Elvis and the Versatility Class
In certain open shows in North Carolina (and probably elsewhere), there is such a thing as a Versatility Class… and it is awesome. Rules vary per show, but the format is always as follows: One horse & rider combination for roughly four classes with major tack changes back and forth. The horse & rider must stay in the ring for tack changes, and can have 1-2 helpers. The helpers stand at the edge of the ring while the classes are…