The Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation division is divided into two different types: Hunter Seat and Jumping Seat. Both types of equitation classes are designed to teach riders proper form and style, and effective way of riding, with riders being judged on position and style both fences and on the flat. Riders should be accurate and stylish while using invisible aids, giving the appearance of aneffortless ride.
In Hunter Seat Equitation classes, courses are hunter style with most fences resembling those that would traditionally be found in the hunt field. Bridles and bits permitted in the Hunter Seat Equitation classes are more traditional hunter-style tack, i.e. snaffles and pelhams along with cavesson nosebands.
In Jumping Seat Equitation classes, courses are jumper style with most fences and tracks resembling those that would traditionally be found in the jumper ring. Additional jumper-type tack is permitted i.e. gag bits and two or three-ring bits as well as flash, drop, and figure eight nosebands.