IHSA Western Semi-Finals
The classes are judged on who can ride what they are given with the best form. Shows are hosted by various colleges in the region, and all the colleges in the region try to pool horses together for the shows.
By Fairplex
Event dates: March 24-25, 2012
The morning of the show, those who are competing are not permitted to ride at all before their class. They watch all the horses in the competition warm up with designated warm-up riders, and then go to a draw table to see which horse they will be riding in their classes.
Sometimes riders luck out and draw a horse they know quite well, and other times, they draw a horse they've never laid their eyes on. This keeps riders on their toes and means they must be adaptable riders, as no two horses are the same.
Admission is free.
