How many rosettes do you need for your competition?
How many rosettes do you need for your competition?
One of the most common questions when planning a competition is: How many rosettes do I actually need? Here’s an easy way to figure it out.
The basic rule—count the placed horses plus the reserves
- Determine how many placements will be awarded per class (typically 1st through 5th or 1st through 3rd).
- Add alternates—usually 1–2 alternate rosettes per class.
- Multiply by the number of classes.
Example
5 classes × 5 placements = 25 rosettes. Add 2 reserves per class = +10, for a total of 35 rosettes.
Also consider
- Special awards —e.g., youngest participant or best equipment.
- Volunteers – many events also award a commemorative rosette to volunteers.
See the selection
- Horse rosettes for horse and hobby horse competitions.
- Dog rosettes for shows, obedience, and nose work.
- Themed rosettes for special awards.
Related: Award rosette sizes and number of wreaths, and Award rosette color scheme.