Kelly Watson from Cross Winds Farm partnered with Anita Schadeck of Fields and Fences over a decade ago to create a show circuit where green horses and riders could go to obtain inexpensive show miles. The “Place to Start” circuit was born and has grown into the established show series that it is today.
The circuit offers a one day schooling show with many different classes from Beginner Walk/Trot to Jumpers. Riders obtain points at each individual show and obtain year end awards. Every division is awarded large year end ribbons first through sixth place and first place winners receive a $150 cash prize.
Riders do not need to become members of a show circuit thanks to the generous support of all the sponsors that support the circuit.
Online Entries are taken through HorseShowing.com. Prize lists will be posted on the Cross Winds Farm Events page and on the Fields and Fences website.
Classes offered along with their description are located in the table below.
Division Name
Open to:
Fence Height
Hunter Warm Up Over Fences
Any horse or pony. Fence heights will change as show progresses through the day.
varies
Introductory Equitation
For riders not yet comfortable in a group canter. Not eligible for other classes. Division consists of 1 walk, trot class; 1 class with walk, trot and individual canter; and 2 classes over ground poles. Riders may trot or canter the ground poles once around the outside lines. Simple changes of lead allowed.
Pole on Ground
Short/Long Stirrup Hunter
Short/Long Stirrup Equitation*
Riders may NOT enter classes with fences exceeding 2’. Martingales allowed. If there are 12 or more entries, division will be split by whatever age makes class sizes close to even.
Xs 1’6”
Beginner Rider Hunter
Beginner Rider Equitation*
Any rider in their first year of showing OR riders who have never won a blue ribbon over fences at any show. Ribbons won in Short/Long Stirrup will not affect eligibility.
2’
Limit Rider Hunter
Limit Rider Equitation*
Riders may NOT enter classes with fences exceeding 2’6”. Riders are ineligible if 3 blue ribbons were won over fences in any Division (except Short/Long Stirrup or Beginner Rider) at any show.
2’3″
Schooling Hunter
Any horse or pony.
2’
Low Hunter
Any horse or pony.
2’6”
Modified Equitation*
Non-professional riders.
2’6”
Medal
Non-professional riders. Riders declare height desired on entry
2’3 or 2’6”
Open Hunter
Any horse or pony.
2’9”
Junior/Amateur Adult Equitation*
Non-professional riders. May NOT enter classes with fences exceeding 2’6”.
2’3”
Puddle Jumpers
Any horse or pony
2’3”
Schooling Jumpers
Any horse or pony
2’6”
Leadline
Children.
Not eligible for other classes.
Fees for each horse show include:
$100 Stall Fee $25 Per Class $25 Office Fee $75 Minimum class fee $15 Credit Card Convenience Fee
**All information pertaining to the PTS Circuit will be listed on the Cross Winds Farm and Fields and Fences website. We have discontinued the use of the PTS website**
