"In an equitation class, what "extra credit" moves do you like to see, on the flat and over fences?"
A horse show is just that, a SHOW, and judges expect to see horses and riders at their best performance. Savvy raiders will go the extra distance and push the envelope to show off their best qualities and their horse's best qualities. Would a stylish sitting trot, a counter canter into the arena, or a turn on the forehand make an inpact?
Watch and listen to the answers from some of the top hunter judges in the country. They have presided over the highest level of hunter shows from the east to the west coast, such as Palm Beach, Capitol Challenge, Harrisburg, Washington, HITS, Toronto Royal Winter Fair, Devon and many others.  They will tell you what wins.