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Western & Hunter Jumper Schooling Show 2026

  • Contry Hill Farm 271 Reed Road Mason, NH, 03048 United States (map)

A quiet atmosphere with an emphasis on safety and fun. Easy inviting jump courses, good footing, and Classes for Adults and kids. Just over the Mass border, southern NH.

High Point and Reserve Champion for Divisions 

Facility: 4 arenas to school in! Indoor and 3 outdoor sand arenas. Round pen for lungeing. Fenced-in arenas.

Formal or informal attire. English: Tan or beige breeches, helmet, and a polo. Show shirt and coat optional. Western: Jeans, helmet, and polo. Chaps and show clothes are optional, and helmets are required. 

The food booth will be open for lunch so come hungry!


Pre-entry for all classes must be received before Saturday, September 12th and classes are $15 each. Check or payment online MUST accompany the registration form for the pre-entry fee. An additional post-entry fee of $10 for all entries received after September 12th.

Mail or drop checks to: Contry Hill Farm, 271 Reed Road , Mason, NH 03048. Make them payable to: Contry Hill Farm. Or pay online with credit card.

Classes are $15 each. 3 division classes are $35. 5 division classes are $65. A warm up round is $10. Post entry fee of $10 for entries not recieved by Saturday the 12th.

For show information, contact: (978) 855-2693 Emily Sumner - Show Manager 


Class List - Classes start at 9 AM

Classes 1 - 17 in the indoor arena. Classes 18 - 40 in the outdoor arena (weather permitting). Both arenas will run classes at the same time.

  1. Lead line Equitation 

  2. Lead Line Suitability 

  3. Lead line Ground Poles Equitation 

  4. Adult/Junior Walk trot Ground Poles Equitation 

  5. Adult/Junior Walk trot Equitation 

  6. Adult/Junior Walk trot Pleasure 

  7. Walk Trot Green Horse Pleasure 

  8. Western Walk Jog Pleasure 

  9. Western Walk Jog Horsemanship/Equitation 

  10. Western Walk Jog working western rail 

  11. Western Open Pleasure 

  12. Western Open Horsemanship/Equitation 

  13. Western Open working western rail 

  14. Ranch Riding - Walk Jog – Pattern 

  15. Ranch Riding Open - Pattern 

  16. Western Ranch Trail – Walk Jog 

  17. Western Ranch Trail - Open 

  18. 12” and 18” Cross rail Warm up (not judged) 

  19. Beginning Canter 12” Cross rails – Equitation 

  20. Beginning Canter 12” Cross rails - Hunter over fences 

  21. Beginning Canter 12” Cross Rails - Jumper 

  22. Novice 18” Cross Rails - Equitation 

  23. Novice 18” Cross Rails – Hunter over fences 

  24. Novice 18” Cross Rails – Jumper 

  25. Adult/Junior Beginning Canter Equitation

  26. Adult/Junior Beginning Canter Pleasure  

  27. Green Horse Hunter Pleasure Open  

  28. Adult/Junior Novice Equitation

  29. Adult/Junior Novice Pleasure

  30. Adult/Junior Pre-Modified Equitation

  31. Adult/Junior Pre-Modified Pleasure

  32. Adult/Junior Modified Equitation

  33. Adult/Junior Modified Pleasure

  34. 2’and 2’3” Warm up (not judged) 

  35. Pre-Modified 2’ - Equitation 

  36. Pre-Modified 2’ – Hunter over fences 

  37. Pre-Modified 2’ - Jumper 

  38. Modified 2’3” - Equitation 

  39. Modified 2’3” – Hunter over fences 

  40. Modified 2’3” – Jumper 

Riders cannot cross-enter divisions. Classes may be split at the judge’s discretion. Adults (Sr.) and juniors (Jr.) may ride in the same class but be pinned separately. Adults are riders over the age of 21. 


Class Descriptions

Lead line Division: this is for riders who have never competed in a walk-trot division. Those in lead line are responsible for arranging with their instructor for their own handler/helper. 

Walk Trot Division:Rider or horse must not have competed in a canter class before 

Beginning Canter Division: Rider or horse must not have competed in a higher division before. Riders will be asked to canter one at a time. Jump courses may be ridden at the trot. 

Green Division This division is open to inexperienced horses 

Open Division This division is offered for western horses and riders capable of Walk jog and lope 

Novice Division: This division is for riders who are comfortable cantering in a group. 

Warm up over fences: Riders get to practice over the fences prior to their classes 

Pleasure: To be judged on the horse and their behavior and suitability in the ring. 

Jumper: To be judged on speed. Penalties are given for knock downs or refusals. Riders get a second round called the “Jump off” if they jump clean. 

Ranch Riding: Pattern class, last page of prize list.

Ranch Trail: Tests a horse’s ability to perform practical ranch tasks through a series of obstacles, demonstrating smoothness, willingness, and versatility.

Working Western Rail: Emphasizes forward, working pace while maintaining control and balance, simulating a horse covering long distances softly and quietly 


Rules and Fees

  1. ALL RIDERS must wear an ASTM approved helmet with chinstrap attached while riding on the grounds. 

  2. Current Coggins test is required within 12 months for all horses. 

  3. Management reserves the right to combine or cancel classes with insufficient entries (fewer than 3, management will announce if they have done so the day of the show). 

  4. Any classes may be divided as Management deems fit, for reasons of safety. Classes will be divided if there are more than 12 entries or at the judge’s discretion. 

  5. Abuse of any animal will be cause for dismissal from the show. 

  6. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the grounds. 

  7. There is no formal dress code, however, please be neat as a courtesy to your judge. Boots with a heel and an ASTM-approved helmet are required for all riders, regardless of age. All persons handling horses must be wearing closed-toe footwear. 

  8. The Judge(s)’s decision is FINAL. Any questions concerning rules, decisions of the judge, and/or concerns 

  9. Regarding the class schedule should be directed to the show manager. 

  10. No refunds are given for scratched classes. Individual cases will be considered at the discretion of the show management. 

  11. You must send a check with your entry to constitute a pre-entry. Entries without payment will be charged post-entry amounts. 

  12. Horses that kick MUST have red ribbons in the tail. Red ribbon will be available at Secretary’s booth. 

  13. No stallions permitted on property 

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