Comments on: Show-Ring Spectator Etiquette

By: mory

mory — Sun, 15 May 2011 18:49:00 +0000

Spectator etiquette depends on the type of show. Enthusiastic participation is encouaged for some western and saddle seat/gaited classes, discouraged for hunter and dressage classes. Take your cue from the other spectators, or ask a rider what type of participation is preferred so you don’t embarrass yourself or the rider you’re rooting for.

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:51:55 +0000

I can’t believe I pulled this up under a saddleseat page – it is almost 180 degrees out from what is expected at a saddle seat show. Whoop, hollar, make a lot of noise! These horse feed off of crowd response. Sit there like a bump on a log and you will get dirty looks.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:44:20 +0000

good tips

By: Olivia

Olivia — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:01:34 +0000

i agree too…a lady who is like my second mom gets WAYY to concentrated on me whilst im in the ring, whispering, well, actually, shouting morelike, instructions, such as, DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE, or C’MON! LOOK! or STRAIGHT or whatever she feels necicary. i do not care fot it, as it is extremely embarassing. i agree, i know at shows when people walk past the arena scraping their feet, and children running up and down stairs, it gets rather obnoxious. please contain your children, dogs, and MOUTH!!! ;]
OJay + Dayzi
ps. i am going to say, it is very good for horses to get used to, but NOT at a show!!

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 14 May 2009 09:26:19 +0000

too bad somebody didn’t inform my mother years ago!! she was very supportive, but WOW she could be obnoxious…i finally started showing without inviting her.

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:27:50 +0000

This article is absolutely right. One thing I would like to add is that if you must bring small children to shows, don’t let them play where horses can see or hear them. My horse recently spooked on the approach to a jump and wasn’t paying attention, added a stride and we didn’t place. Oh, and for goodness’ sake, don’t let your dogs run on the course! 🙂

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:00:01 +0000

This should be posted at ALL shows with the addition to keep children under control. Don’t bring a football to a horseshow and start tossng it around.