How to Sign up for a Horse Show

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Contact the agency or person hosting the show.

   Please note that many horse shows are hosted by management companies that simply rent the venue.
   
   People at the site of an arena may or may not be able to help you register for the show.
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   Step 2: Request a registration form or a 'prize list' as they are often called at large Hunter/Jumper shows.

   , You should also be able to sign up for whatever classes you would like to show your horse in on the registration form. , Included in the registration form will be information about stalls at the show site.
   
   If you need a stall for the show be sure to indicate the number of stalls you will need as well as the duration of time you will need them.
   
   And don't forget the bedding! You can bring your own but many shows will sell you bedding...though it can get expensive.
   
   Please remember that the show site is not responsible for your horse when you use their stalls..you are.
   
   You must still tend to his feeding, watering and the cleaning of his stall. , Depending on the show, they may require a deposit with your form or they may require you to pay a fee. , This is your guideline for the show day. , The show office will assign you a number to wear when in the ring. , This is a signed blank check to cover your fees should you leave the grounds without paying.
   
   If you are not comfortable with the 'open check' you can leave a check to cover your full show expenses and simply ask for a refund later for any classes you cancel. , If you do not alert the show office within the allotted time that you are scratching, you will be charged for the class whether you showed in it or not.
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   Step 3: Fill out the registration form with all of you and your horse's information.

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   Step 4: If the show is several days or even weeks long

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   Step 5: you must make arrangements for your horse's stabling.

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   Step 6: Once you have completed the registration form

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   Step 7: simply return it.

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   Step 8: Remember to keep the portion of the prize list that has the schedule and description of classes.

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   Step 9: On the day of the show

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    Step 10: register with the show office.

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    Step 11: it is general practice to leave an 'open check' with the show office.

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    Step 12: Remember you must give notice if you intend to scratch a class.

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