The Aiken Horse Show - Since 1916

Class List

During the days of the show, for questions about the progress of the schedule, please call Hallie Anderson at (803) 645-9945.

Friday 8:30 a.m.

  1. $750 Aiken Hounds Welcome Stakes — Fences approximately 2’6”-2’9” or 3’-3’3”. Open to all.

Open Hunter Division — Fences approximately 2’6”-2’9” or 3’-3’3”. Open to all horses and ponies.

  1. Open Hunter Under Saddle
  2. Open Hunter Over Fences
  3. Open Hunter Over Fences
    Open Hunter Championship Presentation
    Leading Open Rider

*Five Minute Break*

Adult Hunter Division —Fences approximately 2’6”-2’9” or 3’-3’3”. Open to all horses and ponies ridden by an Amateur 18 years and older

  1. Adult Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
  2. Adult Amateur Hunter Over Fences
  3. Adult Amateur Hunter Over Fences
    Adult Amateur Hunter Championship Presentation
    Leading Amateur Award

*Five Minute Break*

  1. $1000 Aiken Horse Show Open Handy Hunter Stakes — Must Qualify — Fences approximately 2’6”-2’9” or 3’-3’3”. Open to all horses and ponies placing 1st-6th in over- fences classes 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7.
    Best Turned Out Hunter
    Hunter Off-the-Track Thoroughbred High Point Award
    Aiken Saddlery Grand Championship Presentation

Saturday 8:30 a.m.

Children’s Walk, Trot Division — Open to Children 12 years and Under. Riders may not cross-enter except in Family, Pairs, or Costume classes.

  1. Children’s Walk, Trot Under Saddle
  2. Children’s Walk, Trot Equitation
  3. Children’s Walk, Trot Pleasure
    Children’s Walk, Trot Championship Presentation

Children’s Walk, Trot, Canter Division —Open to Children 17 years and under. Riders may not cross-enter except in Family, Pairs, or Costume classes.

  1. Children’s Walk, Trot, Canter Under Saddle
  2. Children’s Walk, Trot, Canter Equitation
  3. Children’s Walk, Trot, Canter Pleasure
    Children’s Walk, Trot, Canter Championship Presentation

Open Pleasure Division —Open to all horses and ponies, judged on suitability and way of going. Rider and horse combinations may not cross-enter in classes over fences exceeding 2’.

  1. Open Pleasure Walk, Trot, Canter Under Saddle
  2. Open Pleasure Walk, Trot, Canter Equitation
  3. Open Pleasure Walk, Trot, Canter Pleasure
    Open Pleasure Championship Presentation
  1. Open Walk, Trot Pairs — Entry Fee: $50/pair Open to all horses and ponies.

*Five Minute Break-Course Change*

Junior Future Hunter Division Entry - Fences approximately 2’. Open to all horses and ponies ridden by Juniors 17 years and under. Rider and horse combinations may not cross-enter in classes over fences exceeding 2’.
Adult Future Hunter Division Entry - Fences approximately 2’. Open to novice horse/pony and/or rider. Adults 18 years and older. Rider and horse combinations may not cross-enter in classes over fences exceeding 2’.

  1. Junior Future Hunter Under Saddle
  2. Adult Future Hunter Under Saddle
  3. Junior Future Hunter Over Fences
  4. Junior Future Hunter Classic
  5. Adult Future Hunter Over Fences
  6. Adult Future Hunter Classic
    Hunter Classic Presentation
    Junior Future Hunter Championship Presentation
    Adult Future Hunter Championship Presentation

*Five Minute Break-Course Change*

  1. Leadline (not to begin before 12:00 noon) — Open to children ages 7 years and under.
  2. Family Class — Open to members of the same extended family. Walk, Trot.
  3. Therapeutic Riding Class — Open to all riders participating in a therapeutic riding program. Walk, Trot. Leaders and Side Walkers are permitted.
  4. Costume Class (Group and Individual awards presented) — Open to all.

Junior Horse/Pony Hunter Division — Fences approximately 2’6”-2’9” or 3’-3’3”. Open to any horse or pony ridden by a Junior 17 years and under. Riders may not cross enter into Children’s or Pleasure classes.

  1. Junior Horse/Pony Hunter Under Saddle
  2. Junior Horse/Pony Hunter Over Fences
  3. Junior Horse/Pony Hunter Over Fences
    Junior/Horse Pony Hunter Championship Presentation
    Sportsmanship Award
    Pony Club High Point Award
    Best Child Rider on a Horse
    Best Child Rider on a Pony

*Five Minute Break*

  1. $500 Aiken Horse Show Junior Handy Hunter Stakes — Must Qualify — Fences approximately 2’6”-2’9” or 3’-3’3”. Open to all horses and ponies placing 1st-6th in over- fences classes 30 and 31.
    Hunter Off-the-Track Thoroughbred High Point Award
    Best Turned Out Hunter
    Aiken Saddlery Grand Championship Presentation

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Junior Foxhunter Hilltopper Division (17 and under)
Foxhunter Hilltopper Division — Open to all qualified (completed 3 hunts this season) Hilltoppers. Rider and horse combinations may not cross-enter in classes over fences exceeding 2’. May be asked to hold hard, dismount, or back.

  1. Junior Foxhunter Hilltopper Under Saddle
  2. Foxhunter Hilltopper Under Saddle
  3. Junior Foxhunter Hilltopper Handy Working
  4. Foxhunter Hilltopper Handy Working
  5. Foxhunter Hilltopper Pairs (Open)
    Junior Hunter Hilltopper Championship Presentation
    Foxhunter Hilltopper Championship Presentation
    Judge’s Choice
    Best Turned-Out Hilltopper
    Most Improved Hilltopper Award
  1. Gentleman’s Hunter Under Saddle Challenge —Open to all Gentleman. Walk, Trot, Canter.
  2. Ladies Hunter Under Saddle Challenge — Open to all Ladies. Walk, Trot, Canter.
  3. $350 Philipp-Anderson Under Saddle Challenge — Must Qualify. Open to all horses and ponies placing 1st-6th in classes 38 and 39

Sidesaddle Division —Open to all horses and ponies ridden by ladies of any age. Walk, Trot, Canter and Over Fences (no higher than 2’6”) To be judged on way of going and suitability, formal hunt appointments will be judged 25% in the Under Saddle. Performance under saddle and over fences will be judged 50/50 in Hunter Hack.

  1. Sidesaddle Formal Under Saddle
  2. Sidesaddle Hack
  3. Sidesaddle Over Fences
    Sidesaddle Championship Presentation
    Best Turned Out Sidesaddle
    Judge’s Choice
  1. $250 Aiken Driving Club Silver Fox Challenge — Open to riders 55 and over. Shown at a Walk, Trot, Canter, and Hand Gallop. Judged 80% on suitability, way of going, and manners, and 20% on turnout.
    Best Turned-Out Silver Fox
    Best Vintage Attire

Foxhunter Division —Fences approximately 3’-3’3”. Open to all qualified (completed 3 hunts this season in a jumping flight) foxhunters 18 years and older. To be judged on way of going, brilliance, and suitability to rider. May be asked to gallop, hold hard, dismount, and/or lead over a fence. May not cross-enter in the Hilltopper Division. Must jump the high side of fences.

  1. Foxhunter Under Saddle
  2. Foxhunter Over Fences
  3. Foxhunter Handy Working
    Foxhunter Championship Presentation
    Aiken Hounds Master Trophy
    Best Turned-Out Foxhunter
    Judge’s Choice Jean Schlichte Mentor Trophy
  1. $1500 Security Federal Bank Foxhunter Stakes — Must Qualify — Fences approximately 3’-3’3”. Open to all horses and ponies placing 1st-6th in over- fences classes 46 and 47. Must jump the high side of fences.
  2. Foxhunter Pairs
  3. Foxhunter Teams
    Highpoint Hunt Award

Junior Foxhunter Division — Fences approximately 2’6”-2’9” or 3’-3’3”. Open to all qualified (completed 3 jumping flight hunts this season) ages 17 years and under. To be judged on way of going, brilliance, and suitability for a junior rider. May be asked to gallop, hold hard, dismount, and/or lead over a fence. May not cross-enter in the Junior Hilltopper Division.

  1. Junior Foxhunter Under Saddle
  2. Junior Foxhunter Over Fences
  3. Junior Foxhunter Handy Working
    Junior Foxhunter Championship Presentation
    Best Turned Out Junior Foxhunter
  4. $500 Junior Foxhunter Stakes — Must qualify — Fences approximately 2’6”-2’9” or 3’-3’3”. Open to all horses and ponies placing 1st-6th in over- fences classes 52 and 53.
    Foxhunter Off-the-Track Thoroughbred High Point Award
    Aiken Saddlery Grand Championship Presentation