Jessica Budinger,of Palatine, guides Pikant over a jump during the NIHJA show at Palatine Stables Saturday. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media

Karly Boshold,of Hawthorn Woods, rides Luck of the Draw. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media

Allyson Brumbar, of Long Grove,guides Royal Goodness over a jump. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media

Bumbar waits with her horse Royal Goodness for their turn to ride in the ring. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media

Grace Scheffler, of Lake Villa, rides My Louis Vuitton in the Children's Hunter Under Saddle category. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media

Julia Hauswirth, Grayslake, rides Under the Tuscan Sun in the in the Childrens Hunter Under Saddle category at the NIHJA hunter show at Palatine Stables, Palatine, IL Saturday. August 4, 2012. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media

Tatiana Guletsky, of Mundelein, rides Harvest Social during the NIHJA show Saturday. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media

Jackie Payne, Carpentersville, and her horse, Mon Bel Ange, confer with friends Allison Ganshirt (left) and Jenna Pecora while watching other riders warm up. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media

A window decal on a car at the show expresses the prevailing sentiment. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media

Meredith Solari,of Palatine, sprays Slante as they get ready to compete. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media

Palatine Stables trainer Toni Bruns pats Royal Goodness after a competition ride. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media

Ribbons for the winners on display at the NIHJA hunter show at Palatine Stables Saturday. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media