Spur Hunter Horse Society

where conformation, style, and elegance meet

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Inspections

SHHS Inspections
Inspections are held twice a year in the Spring and Fall
Horses receive a grade of 1-5 stars in the following categories:
CONFORMATION, GAITS, MOVEMENT, ATHLETICISM, & DISPOSITIONInspections cost $250 per horse, with no limit per owner.
Each horse may be inspected once per season.
Inspection ratings can only go up.
(if your horse receives a worse rating, their highest-rated inspection will stand in the SHHS book).Horses receiving a rating of 90% or higher receive a Platinum Rating & $1000.
Horses receiving a rating of 80% or higher receive a Gold Rating & $500.
Horses receiving a rating of 70% or higher receive a Silver Rating & $250.
Horses receiving a rating of 60% or lower receive a Bronze Rating.

About

The modern show ring hunter’s roots were established in Europe when gentry rode across the countryside hunting for game, often aided by dogs used to track the prey. The horses were necessary to carry their riders many miles over the varied terrain of the countryside in pursuit of their game, often negotiating the creeks, ditches, walls, and fences they encountered along the way. Although somewhat recreational from its beginning, the task of the working hunter became less rugged and more refined and competitive, thus the show ring hunter was born.Subjectively judged, the modern show ring hunter must still exhibit the traits desired of a good field hunter— calm disposition, good manners, smooth gaits, steady way of going, and pleasant and efficient jumping ability— but must do so with style, presence and superior technique. Conformation, athleticism, disposition, and jumping form all combine to define a winning show ring hunter. A wide range of sections and classes is offered for hunter riders in today’s show ring, both over fences and on the flat.Sourced from the USEF

Green Hunters

Ponies & horses are eligible for this division for one year only. They can actually do the regular division the same year, but once they have completed one year in the Greens, they can’t do it again.

Pony Divisions

Small Pony - under 12.2hh
Medium Pony - 12.2-13.2hh
Large Pony - 13.2-14.2hhPony breeds who measure over 14.2hh may compete in either Large Ponies or Horse Hunters