If you would like to apply for a trainer's license in hunters, please answer the following questions. When you are finished answering them, please e-mail them to admin@riata-online.net.
- What are the three different pony hunter size divisions (also include the pony heights for each division)?
- What types of fences are used in the hunter ring?
- How are hunter horses/ponies judged on the flat? Over fences?
- What are some differences between the Green Working Hunter division and the Regular Working Hunter division?
- What is a Green or Regular Working Hunter Conformation class judged on?
- Approximately how many main hunter divisions are there?
- What breeds are most commonly found in the hunter ring?
- What breeds used to be deemed inappropriate for the hunter ring but are now highly sought after and popular?
- Describe a Handy Hunter class:
- Describe a Hunter Hack class:
- What are the differences between a field hunter and a show hunter?
- What type of tack is usually seen in the hunter ring?
- What tack/equipment is not allowed to be used in the hunter ring?
- What kind of attire should an adult hunter rider wear? A child hunter?
- Can a hunter horse be penalized if it jumps a course or a jump with bad form? What is good form?
- What are some of the criticisms of the show hunter ring? Why is it bad? Why is it good?
- Who are some of the top hunter riders today? Who are some of the top hunter trainers? Top hunter horses?
Thanks to Chancie for some of these questions!