I stumbled upon an Arabian for sale that has apparently been extensively shown in “hunter pleasure” and “rail” classes. I know basically zippo about Western show classes. I kind of think I sort of understand what “hunter pleasure” is, but have no idea what “rail” classes are or what it means to show a horse “on the rail.” Any enlightenment for this dressage snob?
It’s a flat class… WTC on the rail, both directions. Sometimes they ask for extensions of jog/trot or lope/canter.
IIRC, rail classes are judged on the horse, as opposed to horsemanship (equitation) classes, where a pattern (off the rail) may be required.
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IIRC, rail classes are judged on the horse, as opposed to horsemanship (equitation) classes, where a pattern (off the rail) may be required.[/QUOTE]
At some shows you will find Western Eq. on the rail- a rail class takes less time than an individual pattern class. But basically a rail class is run like what has already been said- on the rail.
