A small "Ideal" ribbon from Hodges Badge Company in a red second place, a blue First place ribbon from a local horse show ribbon company, and a large national show 6th place ribbon, again from a local company. Horse show ribbons come in many shapes, sizes, and even colors. There are traditional colors for each placing in a horse show but often a show manager chooses for their colors to be fun or different shades, or choose a complimenting color for the ribbon that is unusual. Part of the fun of showing horses are the unique and beautiful ribbons that can be earned.