Draft horse showing refers to horse shows exclusively for horses of the draft horse breeds. In North America, though a small number of draft horses are also shown under saddle, the term "Draft horse showing" refers to a specific horse show competition that primarily features driving exhibitors presenting their horses to be judged in harness. Worldwide, some draft horse shows also feature riding classes.
Draft horses lined up in the show arena
Clydesdale horses participate in a heavy horse turnout challenge in the UK.
Horse drawn fertilizer spreader in an agricultural implements class at Woolbrook, New South Wales
A horse show is a judged exhibition of horses and ponies. Many different horse breeds and equestrian disciplines hold competitions worldwide, from local to the international levels. Most horse shows run from one to three days, sometimes longer for major, all-breed events or national and international championships in a given discipline or breed. Most shows consist of a series of different performances, called classes, wherein a group of horses with similar training or characteristics compete against one another for awards and, often, prize money.
A winning pony at a horse show
Dressage at the Olympic games
Show Jumping
A saddle seat class lined up and awaiting awards
