What is a Hunter?

Hunters are to the horse world what ballerinas are to the dance world. They are beautiful, athletic, stylish animals whose performance over fences shows off their jumping ability, flexibility, rhythmic cadenced movement and obedience to the rider. On the flat, the show ring hunter has an easy way of going with a stride that covers much ground. There is a visible rhythm at all gaits as it travels forward and a minimum of vertical movement ensuring efficiency of the stride to cover ground. Hunters appear to float effortlessly around the arena and suggest an inviting, comfortable ride.