Create editable patterns
Draw gait paths, maneuvers, obstacles, markers, labels, and written instructions in a tool built specifically for horse shows.
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Free online horse show pattern maker
Create, organize, and publish horse show patterns.
Build professional, editable patterns in a purpose-built editor. Organize them into Pattern Books, then publish a polished Show Pattern Book with a cover, table of contents, share link, and print-ready PDF.
No account required to start.
Built for judges, show organizers, show secretaries, trainers, coaches, and exhibitors.
From one pattern to the entire show
One workflow for creating, organizing, and publishing.
Keep the working patterns editable while giving exhibitors a stable, read-only version they can open online or download.
Organize and reuse your library
Group patterns by discipline, show, season, difficulty, or the way you work. One pattern can be organized in more than one book.
Learn about Pattern BooksPublish the complete show
Create a cover and table of contents, share one online link, or export the entire Show Pattern Book as a polished PDF.
Learn about Show Pattern BooksHow it works
From the first line to the finished Show Pattern Book.
Create
Start with a blank page, the included template, or an editable copy of a shared pattern.
Customize
Set the class details, draw the route, place obstacles, add instructions, and make the pattern fit the show.
Organize
Add saved patterns to Pattern Books so they stay easy to find, reuse, and adapt later.
Publish
Turn a Show Book into a frozen version with a cover, table of contents, share link, and complete PDF.
Built for the people running the show
A clearer handoff from pattern author to exhibitor.
Judges
Build a reusable library, make independent variations, and deliver clear patterns without redrawing every page.
See the judge workflowShow organizers and secretaries
Collect every class in one place and publish a complete book without combining separate files or fixing page numbers by hand.
See the organizer workflowTrainers and coaches
Create schooling patterns, organize exercises by skill or discipline, and share readable practice material with students.
Create a schooling patternExhibitors
Open a shared pattern or one Show Book link, find the right class, and study a clean pattern on any device.
Open the pattern makerEditable copies
Reuse a great pattern without changing the original.
Create an independent editable copy of a shared or previously used pattern. The original stays intact while the new version can be adapted for a different class, level, arena, or show.
When a saved pattern belongs to more than one Pattern Book, ShowPatterns warns you before editing so you can choose whether to update it everywhere or make a separate copy.
Pattern classes
One editor for the pattern classes your show offers.
Adapt the arena, gait legend, maneuvers, obstacles, and written instructions to the current rulebook and level of competition.
Free access and current limits
Start immediately, then create an account when you need more.
Pro is coming soon. Checkout is not available yet, so the current limits are shown here before you invest time in a larger library.
No account
Create from a blank page or template, save up to 3 patterns in this browser, and view or export shared patterns.
Free account
Save up to 10 patterns, create 3 Pattern Books, make editable copies, and publish one Show Book with corrected versions.
Pro coming soon
Higher pattern, Pattern Book, and Show Book publishing limits will become available when Pro launches.
Designed to communicate clearly
The tool draws the pattern. You keep control of the class.
Every association and venue is different. Confirm arena dimensions, required maneuvers, obstacle spacing, equipment, rider level, and safety against the current rules before publishing.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before building your first Pattern Book.
Is ShowPatterns a free horse show pattern maker?
Yes. You can open the editor and begin with a blank page or the included template without creating an account. Current saving and publishing limits are listed below.
What is a Pattern Book?
A Pattern Book is an organizational collection for patterns you want to keep together, such as patterns for one discipline, season, judge, or show. Adding a pattern to a book does not create another copy.
What is a Show Pattern Book?
A Show Pattern Book is a published collection for a specific show. It can include a cover and table of contents, be shared through one online link, and be exported as one complete PDF.
Can I try the editor without creating an account?
Yes. Open the pattern maker and start with a blank page or the included template. No account is required to begin.
Can I edit a pattern someone shares with me?
Anyone can preview or export a shared pattern. With a free account, you can make an independent editable copy. Your changes never alter the original.
Which file formats can I export?
Individual patterns can be exported as PDF, PNG, or SVG. A published Show Pattern Book can be downloaded as one complete PDF.
Which horse show classes are supported?
The editor includes gait paths, maneuvers, obstacles, markers, labels, and instructions used across showmanship, horsemanship, ranch riding, trail, and related pattern classes.
Ready to build?
Create the next pattern—or the entire Show Pattern Book.
Start in the free editor, build the patterns your show needs, and publish them when the lineup is ready.