A competition of BLM-branded mustangs, the Mustang Open competition is for adults and youth who want to continue to compete and showcase the abilities of their mustangs.
The Mustang Open invites all BLM-branded mustangs and burros to participate in a fun, all-around event to showcase their adopted animals and interact with other adopters and enthusiasts.
This is an open competition for all BLM Mustangs or Burros (any age/must have a BLM Freezemark). Mustangs 12-24 months old and all Burros are only eligible for the In-Hand Division – they may not be ridden at any point during the event.
Please submit a separate entry form for each animal/exhibitor. The exhibitor does not have to be the adopter or owner of record. ALL animals must have a current Coggins certificate and health certificate and a copy of each must be provided at check-in.
The competition includes classes in-hand, liberty, walk-trot and walk-trot-canter(lope). Exhibitors ages 2 years and older are eligible to enter. The Mustang Open show will be held in conjunction with the Tennessee TIP Challenge event in New Market, TN on July 9 - 11, 2021.
Classes - Entry fees are $30/class
Horses may compete in the In-hand, Liberty, WT and WTC classes. Patterns will be provided at the show.
IN-HAND Classes: Pattern, Trail, Freestyle, Jumping, Ground Driving
WALK-TROT Classes: Trail, Freestyle, Jumping, Dressage, Ranch Riding
WALK-TROT-CANTER(LOPE) Classes: Trail, Freestyle, Jumping, Dressage, Ranch Riding
LIBERTY Classes: Novice (Lead Line), Intermediate (Liberty Horse), Advanced (Liberty Horse).
All classes will follow the Tennessee Open Show Rules which can be found below.
The Mustang Open invites all BLM-branded mustangs and burros to participate in a fun, all-around event to showcase their adopted animals and interact with other adopters and enthusiasts.
This is an open competition for all BLM Mustangs or Burros (any age/must have a BLM Freezemark). Mustangs 12-24 months old and all Burros are only eligible for the In-Hand Division – they may not be ridden at any point during the event.
Please submit a separate entry form for each animal/exhibitor. The exhibitor does not have to be the adopter or owner of record. ALL animals must have a current Coggins certificate and health certificate and a copy of each must be provided at check-in.
The competition includes classes in-hand, liberty, walk-trot and walk-trot-canter(lope). Exhibitors ages 2 years and older are eligible to enter. The Mustang Open show will be held in conjunction with the Tennessee TIP Challenge event in New Market, TN on July 9 - 11, 2021.
Classes - Entry fees are $30/class
Horses may compete in the In-hand, Liberty, WT and WTC classes. Patterns will be provided at the show.
IN-HAND Classes: Pattern, Trail, Freestyle, Jumping, Ground Driving
WALK-TROT Classes: Trail, Freestyle, Jumping, Dressage, Ranch Riding
WALK-TROT-CANTER(LOPE) Classes: Trail, Freestyle, Jumping, Dressage, Ranch Riding
LIBERTY Classes: Novice (Lead Line), Intermediate (Liberty Horse), Advanced (Liberty Horse).
All classes will follow the Tennessee Open Show Rules which can be found below.
- Trail will be natural obstacles with some obstacles designed to test your skills.
- Freestyle is limited to 3.5 minutes with 3 minutes of set-up time. Freestyle follows Tennessee Open rules which can be found below.
- Dressage tests are
- WT: USDF Intro B (2019) or Western Dressage Intro 2 (2017).
- WTC: Western Dressage Basic 2 (2017) or USDF Training 2 (2019). Dressage follows USEF rules
- IN-HAND and WT Jumping will be over cross rails.
- WTC: Hunters may be over a 2ft or 2'6 course. Follow USHJA rules.
- Ranch Riding is designed to show a working horse's versatility, attitude, and movement. This class follows AQHA rules.
| Mustang Open Rules 2021 |
Results
| Open Freestyle Scores |
| Open Trail Scores |
| Additional Open Class Scores |