This page is a collection of drills that will be Used during the 2025 Season
Rodeo
Description:
This class is all about “flash and dash” and “pizzazz”. You will be judged on Execution of Drill, Performance and Manner of Horses, Originality and Uniqueness of Presentation, Degree of Difficulty, Showmanship, Rider Equitation and General Impression. Emphasis will be on Showmanship and Entertainment. Props and Flags are allowed at all competitions.
Costumes:
Costumes for this class are required at ALL Qualifiers and at the State Championships.
Gaits:
Canter Only. No stop, walk or trot.
Time:
Less than 5 minutes.
Riders:
Minimum of 4 riders.
Youth Freestyle
Description:
This division is for riders 18 and under. Exception to this is that ONE adult rider (over the age of 18) may ride with the youth riders. Rider’s age will be determined on January 1st of each year and they will remain that age for the competition year. All Youth riders under the age of 16 are required to wear a helmet while riding at any time during the event. This class allows you to showcase your team and its style. You will be judged on Execution of Drill, Performance and Manner of Horses, Originality and Uniqueness of Presentation, Degree of Difficulty, Showmanship, Rider Equitation and General Impression. Props and Flags are allowed at all competitions.
Costumes:
Costumes for this class are required at the 2nd Qualifier and at the State Championships. The other 2 qualifiers will be conducted in t-shirts and jeans.
Gaits:
Walk, Trot and Canter are required.
Time:
6 – 8 minutes.
Riders:
Minimum of 5 riders.
Youth Quad
Description:
This division is for riders 18 and under. Exception to this is that ONE adult rider (over the age of 18) may ride with the youth riders. Rider’s age will be determined on January 1st of each year and they will remain that age for the competition year. All Youth riders under the age of 16 are required to wear a helmet while riding at any time during the event. This class allows you to showcase your team and its style with just 4 riders. You will be judged on Execution of Drill, Performance and Manner of Horses, Originality and Uniqueness of Presentation, Degree of Difficulty, Showmanship, Rider Equitation and General Impression. Props and Flags are allowed at all competitions.
Costumes:
Costumes for this class are required at the 2nd Qualifier and at the State Championships. The other 2 qualifiers will be conducted in t-shirts and jeans.
Gaits:
Walk, Trot and Canter are required.
Time:
4 – 6 minutes.
Riders:
Minimum and Maximum of 4 riders.
Youth Theme
Description:
This division is for riders 18 and under. Exception to this is that ONE adult rider (over the age of 18) may ride with the youth riders. Rider’s age will be determined on January 1st of each year and they will remain that age for the competition year. All Youth riders under the age of 16 are required to wear a helmet while riding at any time during the event. This class allows you to showcase a specific theme. Your costumes, tack and music should blend to create a theme or story that is carried throughout your drill. You will be judged on Execution of Drill, Performance and Manner of Horses, Originality and Uniqueness of Presentation, Degree of Difficulty, Showmanship, Rider Equitation and General Impression. Props and Flags are allowed at all competitions.
Costumes:
Costumes for this class are required at ALL Qualifiers and at the State Championships.
Gaits:
Walk, Trot and Canter are required.
Time:
5 – 8 minutes.
Riders:
Minimum of 4 riders.
Beginners Freestyle
Description:
This division is for riders 18 and under. Exception to this is that TWO adult riders (over the age of 18) may ride with the youth riders in a leadership and/or safety capacity. Rider’s age will be determined on January 1st of each year and they will remain that age for the competition year. All Youth riders under the age of 16 are required to wear a helmet while riding at any time during the event. The purpose of this class is to allow brand new youth riders the opportunity to compete in drill while still learning the art of riding and horsemanship. You will be judged on Spacing, Alignment, Timing & Coordination, Degree of Difficulty, Manners & Performance of Horses, Crowd Appeal, Variety, Appearance, Music and Horsemanship. Props and Flags are NOT allowed at any of the competitions for the Beginners division. The Internal/External Coaching Penalty is removed for this class.
Costumes:
Costumes for this class are required at the September qualifier and State Championships. The other 2 qualifiers will be conducted in t-shirts and jeans.
Gaits:
Walk and Trot are required.
Time:
3 – 5 minutes.
Riders:
Minimum of 5 riders.
Note:
The same horse/rider combo may also ride in Novice division classes, but may not participate in any Youth, Open or Rodeo classes. Adults serving as Leader/Safety riders are exempt from this.
Beginners Quad
Description:
This division is for riders 18 and under. Exception to this is that TWO adult riders (over the age of 18) may ride with the youth riders in a leadership and/or safety capacity. The rider’s age will be determined on January 1st of each year and they will remain that age for the competition year. All Youth riders under the age of 16 are required to wear a helmet while riding at any time during the event. The purpose of this class is to allow brand new youth riders the opportunity to compete in drill while still learning the art of riding and horsemanship. You will be judged on Spacing, Alignment, Timing & Coordination, Degree of Difficulty, Manners & Performance of Horses, Crowd Appeal, Variety, Appearance, Music and Horsemanship. Props and Flags are NOT allowed at any of the competitions for the Beginners division. The Internal/External Coaching Penalty is removed for this class.
Costumes:
Costumes for this class are required at the September qualifier and State Championships. The other 2 qualifiers will be conducted in t-shirts and jeans.
Gaits:
Walk and Trot are required.
Time:
3 – 5 minutes.
Riders:
Minimum and Maximum of 4 riders.
Note:
The same horse/rider combo may also ride in Novice division classes, but may not participate in any Youth, Open or Rodeo classes. Adults serving as Leader/Safety riders are exempt from this.
Beginners Theme
Description:
This division is for riders 18 and under. Exception to this is that TWO adult riders (over the age of 18) may ride with the youth riders in a leadership and/or safety capacity. Rider’s age will be determined on January 1st of each year and they will remain that age for the competition year. All Youth riders under the age of 16 are required to wear a helmet while riding at any time during the event. The purpose of this class is to allow brand new youth riders the opportunity to compete in drill while still learning the art of riding and horsemanship. You will be judged on Spacing, Alignment, Timing & Coordination, Degree of Difficulty, Manners & Performance of Horses, Crowd Appeal, Variety, Appearance, Music and Horsemanship. Props and Flags are NOT allowed at any of the competitions for the Beginners division. The Internal/External Coaching Penalty is removed for this class.
Costumes:
Costumes for this class are required at ALL Qualifiers and at the State Championships.
Gaits:
Walk and Trot are required.
Time:
3 – 5 minutes.
Riders:
Minimum of 4 riders.
Note:
The same horse/rider combo may also ride in Novice division classes, but may not participate in any Youth, Open or Rodeo classes. Adults serving as Leader/Safety riders are exempt from this.
Open Freestyle
Description
This class allows all teams to compete against each other. There are no restrictions on age or number of horses. This class allows you to showcase your team and its style. You will be judged on Execution of Drill, Performance and Manner of Horses, Originality and Uniqueness of Presentation, Degree of Difficulty, Showmanship, Rider Equitation and General Impression. Props and Flags are allowed at all competitions.
Costumes:
Costumes for this class are required at the 1st Qualifier and at the State Championships. The other 2 qualifiers will be conducted in t-shirts and jeans.
Gaits:
Walk, Trot and Canter are required.
Time:
6 – 8 minutes.
Riders:
Minimum of 5 riders.
Open Quad
Description
This class allows all teams to compete against each other. There are no restrictions on age. This class allows you to showcase your team and its style with just 4 riders. You will be judged on Execution of Drill, Performance and Manner of Horses, Originality and Uniqueness of Presentation, Degree of Difficulty, Showmanship, Rider Equitation and General Impression. Props and Flags are allowed at all competitions.
Costumes:
Costumes for this class are required at the 1st Qualifier and at the State Championships. The other 2 qualifiers will be conducted in t-shirts and jeans.
Gaits:
Walk, Trot and Canter are required.
Time:
4 – 6 minutes.
Riders:
Minimum and Maximum of 4 riders.
Open Theme
Description
This class allows all teams to compete against each other. There are no restrictions on the age or number of horses. This class allows you to showcase a specific theme. Your costumes, tack and music should blend to create a theme or story that is carried throughout your drill. You will be judged on Execution of Drill, Performance and Manner of Horses, Originality and Uniqueness of Presentation, Degree of Difficulty, Showmanship, Rider Equitation and General Impression. Props and Flags are allowed at all competitions.
Costumes:
Costumes for this class are required at ALL Qualifiers and at the State Championships.
Gaits:
Walk, Trot and Canter are required.
Time:
5 – 8 minutes.
Riders:
Minimum of 4 riders.
Novice Freestyle
Description
This is the perfect opportunity to aid in working on new riders, horses, maneuvers, costumes, etc. It allows for feedback from the judges without the pressure of the other divisions. The purpose of the Non-Canter Division is mainly for new riders and/or new horses, but can be used for teams that prefer to ride at the Walk/Trot only. This class allows you to showcase your team and its style. You will be judged on Execution of Drill, Performance and Manner of Horses, Originality and Uniqueness of Presentation, Degree of Difficulty, Showmanship, Rider Equitation and General Impression. Flags are prohibited.
Costumes:
Costumes for this class are required at the 3rd Qualifier and at the State Championships. The other 2 qualifiers will be conducted in t-shirts and jeans.
Gaits:
Walk and Trot are required.
Time:
4 – 6 minutes.
Riders:
Minimum of 5 riders.
Note:
The same horse/rider combo cannot be ridden in novice and any other Youth, Open or Rodeo classes. They may enter Beginner division based on their age.
Novice Quad
Description
This is the perfect opportunity to aid in working on new riders, horses, maneuvers, costumes, etc. It allows for feedback from the judges without the pressure of the other divisions. The purpose of the Non-Canter Division is mainly for new riders and/or new horses, but can be used for teams that prefer to ride at the Walk/Trot only. This class allows you to showcase your team and its style with just 4 riders. You will be judged on Execution of Drill, Performance and Manner of Horses, Originality and Uniqueness of Presentation, Degree of Difficulty, Showmanship, Rider Equitation and General Impression. Props and Flags are prohibited.
Costumes:
Costumes for this class are required at the 3rd Qualifier and at the State Championships. The other 2 qualifiers will be conducted in t-shirts and jeans.
Gaits:
Walk and Trot are required.
Time:
3 – 5 minutes.
Riders:
Minimum of 4 riders.
Note:
The same horse/rider combo cannot be ridden in both novice and any other Youth, Open or Rodeo classes. They may enter Beginner division based on their age.
Novice Theme
Description
This is the perfect opportunity to aid in working in new riders, horses, maneuvers, costumes, etc. It allows for feedback from the judges without the pressure of the other divisions. The purpose of the Non-Canter Division is mainly for new riders and/or new horses, but can be used for teams that prefer to ride at the Walk/Trot only. This class allows you to showcase a specific theme. Your costumes, tack and music should blend to create a theme or story that is carried throughout your drill. You will be judged on Execution of Drill, Performance and Manner of Horses, Originality and Uniqueness of Presentation, Degree of Difficulty, Showmanship, Rider Equitation and General Impression. Props and Flags are allowed at all competitions.
Costumes:
Costumes for this class are required at ALL Qualifiers and at the State Championships.
Gaits:
Walk and Trot are required.
Time:
3 – 6 minutes.
Riders:
Minimum of 4 riders.
Note:
The same horse/rider combo cannot ride in both novice and any other Youth, Open or Rodeo classes. They may enter Beginner division based on their age.