Showmanship is an event found at many
horse shows. The class is also sometimes called "Fitting and Showmanship", "Showmanship In-Hand", "Showmanship at Halter" or "Halter Showmanship" It involves a person on the ground leading a
horse, wearing a
halter or
bridle, through a series of maneuvers called a
pattern. The horse itself is not judged on its
conformation. Rather, the exhibitor is judged on how well he or she exhibits the animal to its best advantage, with additional scoring for the grooming and presentation of both horse and handler.