• Smile - yes, even if you lose. • Congratulate your fellow competitors. • Be polite • Be nice • Do not address the judge - any questions must be directed through the steward or ringmaster • "You get what you get and don't get upset." - refer to points one and two. Yes, even if you "deserved" to win. • Ensure your horse is offered water and feed throughout the day • NEVER take out your frustrations on your horse - he wasn't going around with an empty saddle. The fault lies with YOU. • Don't refuse ribbons or prizes - if you wish to donate then back do it AFTER the event and approach the secretary's office - be discreet so as to not appear ungrateful or "holier than thou". • Thank the sponsors - write a small note to the sponsor and organising committee - without them, no show. • Do not park on top of other people - a sure fire way to make enemies and cause accidents • Do not get on Facebook or the old grapevine and trash the judges / competition / show committee/ small child with a balloon that upset your horse - suck it up. It's called dignity. • LOOK UP - watch where you are going to avoid domestics in the ring • Appreciate it if your horsey (or more likely non horsey ) mum / friend / significant other / Aunty came to the show to support you. Treat them right or next time you won't have any help at all. • Above all, enjoy, and remember, you take the best horse home no matter the outcome on the day. • Have fun! You're there to show off how awesome your horse is so relax and enjoy yourself • Shows are great for catching up with old friends, but also make new friends! • If you see someone struggling, offer to help them, even if it's just giving them a bit of a pep talk before they go into their class • Be encouraging, especially to younger riders or people who are new to showing • Everyone has bad day and so do horses, if this happens to you that's ok, there's always going to be another show. • Do not throw a tantrum if you miss a class. You are responsible for getting yourself to the right place at the right time. • Clarify the ring, timing of lunches etc with the organising committee if need be but if things change and you miss the class dont take it out on them.