Horse Age / Status

DF116 Horse Age / Status An Equine is considered to be one year old on the first day of January following the actual date of foaling for show purposes.

1. A Senior horse is six years of age or older.

2. A Junior horse is generally four years of age or younger. Friesians - six or younger. (See Breed/Discipline exceptions)

3. A Green horse is in their first show year of showing in any performance discipline.

4. A Maiden horse has not yet won a first place ribbon in a specific division. (See breed/discipline exceptions)

5. A Novice horse has not yet won three first place ribbons in a specific division. (See breed/discipline exceptions)

6. A Limit horse has not yet won six first place ribbons in a specific division. (See breed/discipline exceptions)