Workmanship vs Performance

Im still very new to showing and get the general idea for a lot of it. However I’m still a bit confused as to what Workmanship really means? Is that paint quality and overall conformation/quality of a model?
And performance is based on eventing and competing, right? Like show jumping, barrel racing, pulling, etc?

Thanks in advance!

Hey there!

Workmanship has to do with all the artistic workmanship of the model. The conformation doesn't really come into play - that is for "halter" or "breed" classes - but the quality and execution of the paint work and sculpt work are taken into account.

Yes, performance is basically setting up a photo that looks like a snapshot of a real horse competition/event. While workmanship and halter classes usually have just a photo of the model by itself so it can be judged on the aforementioned conditions, performance classes have a horse tacked up with props and performing a scene such as the ones you mentioned :)

Thank you pipa! Helped clear up some stuff and was very helpful 😁