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General Horse Show Software

by Charlie Horse Ranch Timing Systems · Since 2003
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Quick facts
VendorCharlie Horse Ranch Timing Systems
Year launched2003
StatusActive
LocationPO Box 697 Elverta, CA 95626
Countries servedGlobal
Languages10
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierN/A
Free trialYES
Contact salesN/A

About General Horse Show Software

General Horse Show Software is a scheduling and management platform from Charlie Horse Ranch Timing Systems that supports equestrian show events. It provides features such as event scheduling, entry management, and results tracking so users can effectively manage horse shows. With its straightforward interface, it allows organizers to easily handle multiple aspects of events from planning to execution. Additionally, the software supports various types of shows and offers reporting functionalities to aid in post-event analysis. Key capabilities: event scheduling entry management results tracking reporting functionalities user-friendly interface Best for: horse show organizers that need to manage equestrian events efficiently.

General Horse Show Software (GHS) is a download-only timing and scoring solution designed for horse shows that require efficient timing, scoring, rider management, and financial reconciliation. It supports databases for riders, events, divisions, and judges, with flexible event pricing and the ability to score by elapsed time or judge scores. The software can network multiple computers for signup, timing, and results processing, and it can import timing data from FarmTek or Thunderpaws timers to minimize manual entry. It enables extraction of event data for use in spreadsheets or databases, and it can generate mailing labels, HTML results for web posting, and profit reports to reconcile cash boxes. Users can run up to 2000 riders per show, up to 160 events, and 20 divisions per event, with the potential for thousands of award categories across shows. The product emphasizes offline operation (no mandatory internet connection) and perpetual licensing after a 10-day trial. Upgrades are generally free, with modest upgrade costs, and licensing is non-transferrable.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Robust support for large rider counts and numerous events, scalable management capabilities.
  • Flexible scoring with multi-judge compatibility supports varied show formats and fairness.
  • Networked setup across multiple machines for efficient operations and reduced manual effort.
  • Direct timer import reduces manual data entry errors, speeds up results processing.
Cons
  • Download-only model may require manual installation on each machine, extra setup time.
  • Limited cloud-based collaboration features in description, hindering real-time team access.
  • Support for newer hardware or OS versions not specified, potential compatibility concerns.
  • On-premises setup may require technical familiarity, challenging for non-IT staff.

Features

Key features

Rider and Show Database

Maintains rider information and associates it with events, streams signups, and scoring.

Flexible Scoring Options

Supports elapsed time or judge’s scores, including multi-judge scoring (up to 4 judges).

Multi-Computer Networking

Allows multiple PCs to handle different show functions (signups, timing, results) and merge data back.

Timer Integration

Can import times directly from FarmTek© or Thunderpaws© timers to reduce manual entry.

Event and Division Structure

Supports up to 160 events and 20 divisions per event with scalable complexity.

Reporting and Financials

Generates profit reports and cash reconciliation for shows.

Data Export and Web Posting

Exports show data for spreadsheets, databases, or HTML results for posting online.

Additional features

Rider and Show Database

Centralizes participant and event data to streamline registrations and results.

Flexible Scoring Options

Accommodates different scoring schemes to fit various show formats.

Multi-Computer Networking

Enables distributed workstreams and faster processing across devices.

Timer Integration

Reduces data entry errors by importing timing data directly from external timers.

Event and Division Structure

Scales to large shows with many events and competitive divisions.

Reporting and Financials

Facilitates revenue tracking and profitability analysis for each show.

Data Export and Web Posting

Provides flexible data formats for analysis and online publishing.

Mailing Label Creation

Produces targeted communications to riders for updates and results.

HTML Results Export

Shares results publicly or with participants via the web.

Offline Operation

Functions without constant internet connectivity, ensuring reliability at events.

Pricing

Free trial
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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
10
Interface languages
1
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanDutchItalianPortugueseRussianJapaneseChinese

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD

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