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IV. Ethics

B. Fair and Fun Competitive Events- many Arabian owners are dissatisfied with the current trends in the Arabian show ring. There are many reasons for this including lack of accountability of judges, improper horsemanship and equitation, the rewarding of horses not exhibiting true gaits, too much emphasis on a contrived pose and not enough emphasis on structural soundness in the halter ring, etc.. Combine this with the higher cost to show in Arabian shows and pay Arabian trainers to show the horse and this has dropped show participation and has caused people to turn to other breeds rather than stay in the Arabian show ring. The AHA also groups amateur riders by age instead of skill level forcing inexperienced riders to compete against seasoned veterans, again discouraging new horsemen away from the Arabians, where they are offered a chance to compete against those of equal experience.

C. Gelding Promotion- The health of a breed is tied to the value of its geldings. This is one area where the Arabian industry has failed to capitalize on and this must be addressed. In almost every other saddle breed, the gelding is the sex most in demand by buyers. They are considered the best mounts for youth and amateur riders. Why then is it nearly impossible to sell and Arabian gelding.
1. There is almost a stigma on the Arabian gelding, like there must be something wrong with him because they gelded him. In other breeds they say it takes a great stallion to make a winning show gelding. They geld above average colts to be competitive in the gelding market. Arabians tend to geld less than average individuals Why? It is not profitable to have a gelding. There are no gelding incentives, no market, no reason to geld the average colt.
2. We intend to institute a Gelding Incentive to promote the gelding as the ultimate show mount.. Offering gelding highpoint awards at our shows, a yearly award to the highest point earning gelding in the Confederation and a annual award to the breeder whose geldings earn the most points for the year.
3. We want to promote the Arabian gelding as a family mount. We have to get the geldings out to trail rides, playdays, 4h get togethers and show the public that our geldings are good, safe family fun horses.
4. We want to promote the geldings to the rest of the competitive horse world by encouraging them to participate in all breed competitions. We will reward the highest placing Arabian gelding in some of the major all breed competitions. For example, we already propose to reward the highest placing

D. Breed Promotion- other breeds have booths set up at horse related activities to promote their breeds, sadly the Arabian industry does not do this often enough and not at some of the most prestigious shows in the country for all breed competitions. Sorry folks but I have never seen and Arabian booth at the NCHA futurity, the National Snaffle Bit Futurity, or even the National Barrel Futurity, Reined Cow Horse Futurity or the big Livestock shows around the country. But I have seen APHA, AQHA, The Appaloosa Ass. The Arabian can do

1. Shows and Fairs

2. Seminars and clinics
3. Encouraging Participation in All Breed High Profile Events.
4. Educational materials
E. Affordable Advertising Opportunities
1. Website for members offering farm, sales and stallion listings
2. Opportunity to split ad costs with members.
3. Newsletter
F. Youth Interest in Arabians- the youth market is one of the largest horse markets out there today and one totally underdeveloped by the Arabian Industry.
1. Arabian Horse Judging competitions for 4H, FFA and collegiate teams. Teach the kids what makes a good Arabian, and expose them to the breed, most of them only get to judge and experience the stock breeds.
2. Reward youths competing with Arabian horses. For example the highest placing Arabian youth in Pony Club, 4H, Intercollegiate competition, Little Britches Rodeo, Drill Teams, etc.
3. Community Outreach programs- ask members to sponsor a youth a activity- Ie. 4H, Girl/ Boy Scout meeting, invite a local underprivileged kids home out, hold a youth parade, hayride or other event for a church group or school.
G. Making the Arabian Breed more easily understood to newcomers
1. Standardize terminology and class specs.
2. Black Type pedigree implementation to help educate buyers and breeders to the good bloodlines and competitive horses in the Arabian breed at a glance. It is also the system used by TB, Quarterhorses, Paints, Palominos, Appaloosas, etc, so will be a familiar system for new people coming into our breed by which they may make educated purchases.

A. This will take some of the risk out by guaranteeing that a horse has actually earned the title of champion rather than claimed it by default. There will be no need to have to look up the show record on data source to see how many horses were actually in his class. You know by looking at his black type pedigree and the points listed their and titles the exact number of horses he has beaten to earn those points and titles. Because black type pedigrees list all of a horse’s points and titles the prospective buyer/breeder can tell at a glance the number of horses that horse has beaten in competition without having to access his entire show record through the association.

B. Wins previously earned and listed on the data source or Egyptian Event records may be submitted for approval for use in the black type pedigree HOWEVER The final decision on inclusion of points earned outside the Confederation system will rest solely with the Confederation. Currently we have set up system that will convert the old AHA system to black type so that ancestors of the modern horses can be given credit for their accomplishments as well as so that horses shown before joining will be able to claim accomplishments earned before joining the Confederation. ( This system is dependant upon knowing the exact placement in the class and number of horses in the class and retro active points will be awarded on the basis of 1 pt for every 3 horses in the class. Championships will receive double the point amounts and National Titles receive Triple pt values.

C. To get “black type” the horse must have earned at least an ROM (10 pts = beaten 30 head in competition), for “BLACK TYPE” the horse must have earned a Superior or above. Money earnings will be able to be included in the black type pedigree and money earned can be substituted for points to qualify for black type, with a set minimum amount earned to get black type and a set minimum amount set to receive BLACK TYPE.

D. Using black type makes it easier for buyers at an auction to know what they are looking at and determine what horses they want to bid on . It provides proof of a horses ability in the show ring. It is a system used in all sales catalogs outside the Arabian industry making it friendly to newcomers to the Arabian sale ring. The buyer does not need to be familiar with each particular bloodline to know if it is a successful bloodline and in what areas they have done well in. It is all right in front of them.

H. Annual Horse Fair and Production Sale- we would like to institute and Annual Arabian Celebration- where breeder’s bring stock for display and exhibitions to the public. Cost to exhibitors to be kept to a minimum.

1. Horses to be stalled in Breeding groupings ( Polish, Egyptian, Crabbet, Domestic, etc)

2. Arabians on Parade- Each breeding group will be given a time to present examples of their type in the main ring and offer an educational editorial of the groups strengths and characteristics. All horses are welcome to participate for no extra fee.

3. Farm presentations- a walking tour of the barn area will be given and each farm given a chance to present its stock and talk about their program and goals in the Arabian horse industry.

4. During this event we would have an Ideal Arabian Challenge wherein participants would be required to show, their horses in a range of versatility classes and a conformation class. Classes to include, Horse In Hand( exhibitor to wear the attire appropriate to how they want the horse judged form to function-ie, hunt attire for a hunter type, saddle attire for Saddle seat types- horse to be ranked as to which most closely resembles the ideal for its type,) Western Disciplined Rail, Hunter Disciplined Rail, Driving ( any style), Saddleseat Disciplined Rail, Reining, Hunter Hack, Trail (any seat), Native Costume and Dressage Training Level Test. Entry must compete in at least 5 Events and halter. The horse placing the highest overall is Awarded the title Ideal Arabian.

B. Communtity Outreach- We will ask members in each state or area

to once a year band together to have a community outreach program such as Black Stallion Literacy Fair, Farm tours, Nursing home/school visit, etc.

C. Seminars and Support- It is our goal to have members work together to further themselves as horseman and we will encourage networking and seminars given by members to promote this goal.

D. Member Service program- as mentioned earlier in the mentoring section, members will be expected to give back to the Confederation by sharing a set amount of their time each year.

A. Areas of service are:

1. Donating your time to help fellow members in an area you are proficient in ie- if you are a web designer you could help members that need assistance getting their website up, if you are attorney you could advise or donate a contract to the forms database for member use., if you are a trainer you could donate your time for a seminar hosted by the Confederation, if you are a qualified judge you may donate your time for a show, seminar etc.

B. Members support system- members are encouraged to offer other members a discount on their rates for services. Ie . Members would get a discount on breedings, training services, legal services, web design, whatever your profession or service we would encourage you to give fellow members a discount on fees if at all possible.

C. If you participate in our shows or venues you must work at least one hour at one of our shows or seminars each year or designate family/friend to work in your stead.

D. Forms Database- The Confederation will maintain a forms database for member use. Members may donate forms of all types that they think fellow members would find useful. Contracts, breeding record forms, health records, etc are all things your fellow members may be looking for.

E. Monthly education newsletter and archive - We would ask each member to submit an educational article to be added to our archive for reference by members. We will also select an educational topic to expand on in each newsletter and knowledgeable members in that topic may be asked to contribute an article.

F. Ask a Member Help List- We will maintain a list of contact numbers and email addresses of members who are willing to answer questions for members needing a quick advice.

G. Member Recommendation List- while we all know there are certain people that pray on others in this industry without proof we can not actually name them and in all fairness there are two sides to every story and we don’t want to black list someone without knowing all the facts. None of us can ever please everyone and we don’t want personality clashes to harm someone’s business. So rather than make a list of people not to do business with we will have a list of services that members may post recommendations on based on their positive experiences. That way other members will have a way to find proven reputable services and honorable people to do business with..

1. No person on show grounds, including but not limited to, barns, stalls, parking area and show arena, may treat a horse in an inhumane manner, which includes, but isnot limited to:

1. Placing an object in a horse’s mouth so as to cause undue discomfort

or distress;

2. Tying a horse in a manner as to cause undue discomfort or distress

in a stall, trailer or when longing or riding;

3. Letting blood from a horse;

4. Use of inhumane training techniques or methods; poling or striking

horses legs with objects (i.e. tack poles, jump poles, etc.);

5. Use of inhumane equipment, including, but not limited to, saw tooth

bits, hock hobbles, tack collars or tack hackamores;

6. Any item, appliance or substance that restricts movement, enhances elevation or impedes circulation of the tail.

B. Member Conduct- all members will be expected to behave in an ethical business like manner. Members exhibiting unethical behavior or business practices can be called before the board and have membership privileges revoked.

C. Exhibitor Conduct-

2. An exhibitor may make a request through the ring steward or other show official for a judge’s opinion concerning an exhibitor’s horse which can be stated in the presence of a ring steward or other show official at any time; however, at no time will fraternization between the exhibitor and the judge be permitted during the show.

of unsportsmanlike conduct, such person is subject to disciplinary action by the Confederation, including but not limited to, fines or suspension. In addition, approaching the judge without following the procedure listed above may be considered in violation of exhibitor code of conduct.

1. To promote fair competition in Confederation events, and in order that

a. Paying another’s entry fee, directly or indirectly; or,

b. Encouraging a potential competitor to refrain from entering the class.

C. bribery of a show official or competitor.

2. Violation of this rule shall disqualify from participation in the event the horse

entered by the person paying the fee and the horse entered by the recipient, and shall be referred by the show management to the Confederation for disciplinary action.

3. To assist the Confederation in the promotion of true competition, any person

approached by another to cooperate in a scheme or plan to inhibit competition, shall immediately report the matter to show management and then to Confederation in writing.

4. A contestant assisted by use of an electronic or two-way communication

device by another person outside the show arena or show ring shall be automatically disqualified unless assistance is necessitated for safety in the case of handicapped riders of competing horse or horses to be determined by the judge, ring steward and show manager.

D Prohibited Procedures- still to be completed

Any Surgical procedure, injection or oral administration of any foreign substance or drug which could affect the horse’s performance or alter its natural conformation or appearance is prohibited, except for those surgical procedures performed for the sole purpose of protecting the health

of the horse. Upon discovery of the existence of prohibited surgery, show management should immediately report the matter to the Confederation.

procedure or foreign substance injection shall be grounds for the Ethics Committee or any appropriate committee of the Confederation to bar the horse from future participation in Confederation approved events or shows for such period of time as determined appropriate, and, the horse may be ineligible for further competition in some or all Confederation Events or classes. Although ownership of the horse may thereafter be transferred to another party, the transfer of ownership will not dissolve or shorten the term of ineligibility.

b. Confederation representatives may examine any horse participating in a Confederation Event for any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug which could affect the horse’s performance or alter its natural conformation or .

exhibiting or causing to be exhibited a horse in an approved show makes him eligible for disciplinary sanctions, whether or not the owner/trainer/exhibitor had actual knowledge of the surgery, or directly authorized the surgical procedure or injection of foreign substance.

Purchase and subsequent exhibition of a horse with knowledge of such condition in an approved show makes an individual responsible under this rule.

owner/trainer/exhibitor shall upon request of show management or Confederation representative, permit examination of a horse for determination of the presence of prohibited surgery and/or foreign substance injection and refusal of request shall immediately be reported to the the Confederation Ethics committee for review.

Drugs and Medications

at a show approved by the Confederation or event held in conjunction with an approved show, whether or not the event is approved by the Confederation, if the animal has been administered in any manner a forbidden substance. A forbidden substance is defined as any stimulant, depressant, tranquilizer or sedative which could affect the performance of the horse (stimulant

and depressants are defined as substances which stimulate or depress the cardiovascular, respiratory or central nervous system). Also forbidden is any substance, regardless of how harmless or innocuous it might be, which might interfere with the detection or quantization of any substance defined above. In the event any forbidden substance is administered to any horse

for any reason, the owner and/or trainer should withdraw the horse from competition until the drug is no longer present in the plasma or urine.

are permitted. Administration of these drugs or medications does not require that the horse be withdrawn or kept out of competition.

(Exception: does not apply if prohibited by government regulations.)

1. Phenylbutazone

2. Flunixin

3. Ketoprofen

4. Meclofenamic Acid

5. Naproxen

6. Lidocaine/Meplvicaine

a. When administered within 24 hours of showing, may only be used

under actual observation of event management (or designated representative)

and/or the official show veterinarian, either of which must sign the medication report form, to aid in the surgical repair of minor skin lacerations which, by their very nature, would not prevent the

horse from competing following surgery. A medication report form must be filed with show management as required in section C. below.

8. Furosemide or Lasix, when used, must be administered intravenously

at least four (4) hours prior to competition.

9. Isoxsuprine. No part of a dose should be administered during the four

(4) hours prior to competing. Any medicated feed should be consumed and/or removed at least four (4) hours prior to competition.

drugs listed in section B., Therapeutic Medications (those drugs listed in the ARCI’s Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances, February 1995 Revised Edition regulations-class 4 and 5 with the exception of any Anabolic Steroid) given for the legitimate treatment of illness or injury are permitted if ALL of the following conditions are met:

1. Filing of a completed medication report (available from APHA or show

management) with show management before exhibiting the horse. The

medication report must contain the following information:

a. Diagnosis of illness/injury, reason for administration, and name

of administering and/or prescribing American Association of

Equine Practitioners (AAEP) veterinarian.

b. Signature of veterinarian or person administering the medication.

If prescribed by written instructions, a copy must be

attached to the medication report.

c. Identification of the medicine; the name, amount, strength and

mode of administration.

d. Date and time of administration.

e. Identification of the horse: Name, age, sex, color and entry number.

2. The horse must be withdrawn and kept out of competition for not less than 24 hours after the medication is administered.

3. The medication report must be filed with show management within one hour of administration of the medication or one hour after show management is available, if administration occurs at a time other than during competition hours.

4. The medication report must be signed by show management and the

time of receipt recorded on the report.

5. While this report must be filed only if the administered medication will be present in amounts detectable in the blood and/or urine samples at the time of competition/sampling, exhibitors are hereby cautioned it is their responsibility to determine whether or not such medication has had time to clear the horse’s system. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT, A MEDICATION REPORT SHOULD BE FILED.

for the condition of any horse which they enter or allow to be entered, in any Confederation sponsored or approved event or event held in conjunction with an approved show. Such persons are hereafter referred to as “responsible parties”. By voluntarily entering a horse in an approved or sponsored event or event held in conjunction with an approved show, the responsible parties are presumed to know all rules and regulations of the Association. Based on their accountability for their horse’s condition, all responsible parties are subject to disciplinary action any time a prohibited substance is detected at an approved or sponsored event, regardless of the reason the prohibited substance has been administered, and whether or not the responsible parties had actual knowledge of the administration or presence of the prohibited substance.

from the laboratory pertaining to the horse in question are presumed to be accurate and correct reflections of the condition of the horse during the show in which the horse was entered. The burden shall be on the responsible or involved parties to rebut the aforesaid presumptions in a hearing conducted by the Confederations Ethics Committee or its appointed committee.

its designee to take a specimen of urine, saliva, blood or other substance for testing shall not be refused by any person. Refusal to comply with such a request shall constitute grounds for immediate disqualification of the horse from further participation in the show and shall also be considered a positive drug test for purposes of this rule. Artificial induction of urination is at the option of the owner/agent.

with the approved veterinarian and/or his agents and/or Association representative shall include, but not be limited to:

a. Taking the animal immediately to the location selected by the appointed veterinarian and/or his agents for testing the horse and present it for testing and presenting the registration certificate or a photocopy for the veterinarian’s report.

b. Assist the veterinarian and/or his agent in procuring the sample promptly, including, but not limited to, removing equipment from the horse, leaving it quietly in the stall and avoiding distractions to it. Schooling, lengthy cooling out, bandaging and other delays of this

type may be construed as noncooperation.

c. Polite attitude and actions toward the veterinarian and/or his agents

and/or Association representative.

d. Failure to cooperate shall be considered a refusal.

sponsored or approved event or event held in conjunction with an

approved show are subject to examination by a licensed veterinarian or an Confederation representative . The examination may include positive identification, physical, saliva, urine, blood tests, or other tests or procedures at the discretion of said licensed veterinarian necessary

to effectuate the purposes of this rule. Said veterinarian may examine any or all horses in the class(es) in a show, or any horse entered in any class, whether in competition or not, or any horse scratched or withdrawn or which simply fails to appear for competition, by any other exhibitor within 24 hours prior to the class for which it has been entered. A horse which has been withdrawn from competition may be administered a prohibited substance provided the prohibited substance is declared to showmanagement prior to a requested drug testing.

notification of a positive drug test involving a violation of the rule, all “responsible parties” shall immediately be placed on temporary suspension and denied all privileges of the Association, pending hearing on the matter. The Confederation shall mail written notification of this action to the responsible parties and shall also give notification via telephone when

possible.

moving up horses placing behind the disqualified horses and possible

redistribution of awards, or monies, or points, or placings

the terms of disciplinary action.

6. Judges will be asked to hold a 5-10 minute question and answer period at the conclusion of each session. All the judge must to is be available at the back gate area or at a designated area for exhibitors or spectators to answer any questions.

7. In youth and novice amateur classes the judge will be asked to walk the line up while the placings are being tabulated and say a few words to each contestant. Constructive criticism or praise of the exhibitor’s performance.

8. The show management will randomly select class numbers and ask the judge to give reasons for placings in that class. Class selections will not be announced, until the horses are in the line up and so the judge should be prepared to explain all placings.

10. A judge shall not adjudicate in a class in which any of his/her family members, clients, or horses are competing unless relationship is terminated within six months prior to the show; in which his/her trainer or trainer’s clients or his/her horses are competing; or in which clients of a member of his/her family are competing.

11. No individuals nor his/her horses may show before a judge with whom, within six months prior to the show, he/she, or his/her parent, guardian, or instructor has had any

financial transactions in connection with instruction or the sale, purchase, lease, board, or training of a horse, pony or miniature. (Stud fees and brood/mare board excluded.)

12. In a multi-judge show, an exhibitor may show before a judge with whom he/she has an exhibitor/owner/judge conflict of interest, provided the exhibitor/owner advises the show office of that fact prior to entering the class, and the show office must advise the judge not to place that horse/ exhibitor on his/her card. However, that entry does count as a class entry.

13. A judge shall not discuss with an exhibitor the purchase, sale, or lease of any horse during a show at which he/she is officiating.

14. A judge shall not visit in the horse barns, nor with owners, nor inspect or discuss any horse entered in the show before the judging nor shall he/she review the judging program until after the judging has been completed.

16. The judge shall have the authority to place each class entrant in the order in which he/she determines entrant places in comparison to other entrants in that class. In no case may a judge place an entrant lower than the actual number of entrants in that class.

17. A judge must order from the ring any unruly horse or one whose actions threaten to endanger other exhibitors or their entries. A judge may order from the ring any exhibitor for bad conduct.

18. The judge shall make an individual examination and check the action of all horses brought into a halter class, or performance class. This is essential regardless of whether or not the competition indicates that it is necessary. If unsoundness or lameness is evident, this is a cause to eliminate said horse.

20. The judges will complete an entry tally card verifying the number of entries per class. This includes qualifying halter, Amateur, performance, and Youth events. Each group in a group class is counted as one entry.

21. Judges at all approved shows must select at random at least one (1) English performance class and one (1) Western performance class and (1) Hunter Pleasure class in which the bit of each horse in that class will be dropped for inspection in the lineup before awards are presented. Riders may be dismounted prior to bit inspection. One handler is allowed in the ring and it is permissible to put a halter on the animal for safety reasons. When the chosen class is in the ring and the gate is closed, the judges should have it announced that bits will be inspected in that class and handlers with halters should be available at the gate, to enter the ring if necessary.

D. Rider Classifications- There are many levels of riders in competitions. The current system does not allow for new horseman or people learning a new discipline to compete against other riders of their skill level in that event but lumps everyone together as either an open rider, amateur rider, or youth rider. This can be discouraging to the inexperienced rider and keeps them out of competition they know they have no chance against. We will set the classes to fit the rider’s skill level and give each exhibitor a chance to get their feet wet per say against others of their same skill level. The rider will be allowed to show in the same category they start the year in and advance the following year if they meet the advancement criterion.
1. Open- Classes are open to any and all exhibitors.
2. Limited Open- Classes are open to all riders who have not earned a ROM in that discipline.
3. Amateur Rider- Classes open to any Nonprofessional horseman/woman of any skill level.
4. Novice Amateur Rider- Classes open to Nonprofessional horseman/woman who has not earned and ROM in that discipline.
5. Youth Rider- open to any youth 18 years old and under. May be split into 13 & under and 14-18 groupings.
6. Novice Youth- any age youth under the age of 18 that has not earned an ROM in that discipline.

E. Awards- We will set up a multi-tiered Awards program at attainable point levels. The current Legion of Merit had become nearly unattainable with the low numbers in classes and the high cost of today’s class A shows. We will set our awards structure up like the most popular US breed registries do.
1. ROM (Register of Merit) being awarded in each discipline upon reaching 10 points ( that meaning the horse has beaten 30 horses in competition -1pt for every 3 horses showing in the class). The owner of the horse will receive a nice certificate stating that the horse/ amateur/youth-horse combination has achieved a Register Of Merit in that Discipline and has proven itself as above average in the field. ( Past points earned in AHA competition may be submitted for inclusion if they were earned under a judge approved by the confederation, inclusion will be subject to review and approval by the confederation Awards committee.) An ROM guarantees that the horse has beat a minimum number of horses in competition to earn the title thus giving a buyer a measure of the quality of that animal.
2. The title Superior Horse will be awarded with a nice plaque upon the horse/ amateur/youth rider-horse combo earning 50 points in combination ( beating 150 horses in competition. Again this guarantees that the horse with this title has proven itself in competition and is a measure of the quality of that horse.
3. The title Arabian Champion and a trophy will be given to horses/ amateur/youth-horse combo receiving an ROM in Halter, and a Superior Horse Award in three Performance Divisions.
4. The title Supreme Arabian Champion will be awarded to a horse/ amateur/youth rider-horse combo receiving a Superior in Halter, and a Superior in four Performance Divisions( classes from different divisions not just a different class)-one of which must be racing or endurance racing.
5. We will institute a National Honor Roll recognizing the Top 20 horses for the year in each event. The Top 20 will receive a certificate Identifying their placement in the Top 20 for the year and the High Point Horse in each Event will receive a plaque naming him the year’s Top Horse in that Event.
6. We will have and Yearly National Honor Roll for Open Riders and Amateur/ youth -horse and rider combinations identifying the Top 20 riders in each rider division.
7. We will offer Lifetime Achievement Awards for Horses and People making a significant contribution to the betterment of the Arabian breed or outstanding representation of the breed.
8. Class Divisions for Award purposes- ROM and superior will be by the Individual Class but Champion and Supreme Champion must meet the qualifications with Superiors from separate divisions.

9. Institution of the Arabian Versatility Champion Award for those that excel in multiple disciplines. The horse or horse/rider combo must obtain- 50 points in halter, and six ROMs from 6 different performance divisions.

* A minimum of 40 individual horses must be exhibited.

2. Points Toward ROM/ Superior and Championship Titles

3-5 1

6-8 2 1

9-11 3 2 1

12-14 4 3 2 1

15-17 5 4 3 2 1

18 & Over 6 5 4 3 2 1

3. Show Awards

1st place—blue 4th place—white

2nd place—red 5th place—pink

3rd place—yellow 6th place—green

Grand Champion Stallion, Mare or Gelding—purple

Reserve Champion Stallion, Mare or Gelding—purple & white

Around honors, a horse must compete in open halter and at least three performance classes as listed in the approved class list. Halter Grand Champions will receive two additional points and Reserve Champions one additional point.

points; etc.

C. Show Personnel

capable through ability or experience may act in the capacity of show manager.

manager shall have the jurisdiction over preparing and mailing all entry blanks, premium lists and catalogs. He/She shall enforce the arrival and departure times as shown in the premium list or as advertised.

manlike conduct.

use his/her judgment on whether the show arena gates will be open or closed during timed events. . His/her decision shall be based upon the condition and layout of the show arena.

order and announce placings of all contestants one through seven places prior to allowing final contestants to retire from the arena. This includes all classes under all judges.

contest, the show management shall retain copies of the original signed judge’s placing cards, copy of the show results and entry cards for at least one (1) year from date of show.

secretary who can furnish proof that he or she is capable through ability and experience and is familiar with the confederation rules.

1. The show secretary may not hold the position of show manager or ring steward at a show at which he/she serves as show secretary.

2. The show secretary shall be the primary person responsible for verifying exhibitor and horse’s eligibility and correctness of show results, thus requiring MANDATORY attendance of the show secretary on the show grounds throughout the duration of his/her responsibilities at the show.

1. Serve as primary contact for show results by maintaining and recording both entries and show results. If a horse is disqualified, it is not to be placed, regardless of the number of horses in the class, but counts as an entry in the class.

3. Ring Steward

approved shows. Any reputable person may act in the capacity of ring steward who can furnish proof that he is capable through ability or experience and is familiar with the Confederation rules.

much easier by relieving the judge of unnecessary details. If the class is too large, the ring steward will inform the judge of the size of the incoming class so the judge may divide the class if he wishes to do so. By assembling the class promptly, he will be able to keep the judging program on schedule and eliminate long delays between classes.

notify the judge when all horses are present for each class and call his attention to those horses which are absent. This information will be placed on the record which the steward marks after each class has been judged.

have been selected to help the judge—not advise him. Steward shall carefully refrain from discussing or seeming to discuss the horses or the exhibitors with the judge. Stewards shall not take part, or seem to take part, in any of the judging. When steward is not actively engaged in his duties, steward shall place themselves in such a position so as not to interfere with the judging and the view of the spectators. Steward must not allow the exhibitors to crowd up in the ring or arena and should, at all times, endeavor to keep the possibilities of an accident at a minimum.

of classes; however, no specific class may be required in order to receive all day fees.

an exhibitor enter or pay entry fees in any class to be eligible for another class. For example, a show or contest may not require entries in halter to show in performance classes, or vice versa.

exhibitor’s entry fee for the purpose of enlarging an approved class nor shall any person accept payment of an entry fee for another to enlarge a particular class. Violation of this rule shall disqualify both horses involved in the transaction and shall be referred to the proper

Confederationauthority for further disciplinary action as warranted.

exhibitors, and the exhibitor must display the correct number assigned for the horse being exhibited in approved shows. If exhibitor elects to display number on saddle pad in performance events, it must be on both sides. Failure by exhibitor to display the correct number and in a visible

manner while being judged shall result in disqualification from the class.

1. If a horse is disqualified, it is not to be placed, regardless of the number of horses in the class, but counts as an entry in the class.

2. A judge may disqualify an exhibitor and/or horse from competition for any condition the judge considers unsafe, but counts as an entry in the class.

3. Disqualification of an exhibitor and/or horse by the Confederation representative due to a violation of an eligibility rule set forth by the current Rule Book will not be placed and the number of entries will be lowered.

to start earlier than the advertised schedule.

Show management shall not announce the names of horses, owners and/or exhibitors prior to judging being completed in a class. All entries should be referred to by exhibitor number.

family” shall include the following: husband, wife, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, brother, sister, half-brother and half-sister.

lameness is: 1. Consistently observable at a trot under all circumstances.

2. Marked nodding, hitching or shortened stride.

3. Minimal weight-bearing in motion and/or at rest, an inability to move.

4. The judge shall communicate any lameness to their ring steward who

must remove an entry from the arena at the judge’s discretion. In a multi-judge show, the ring stewards must remove an entry from the arena if the majority of judges disqualify a horse due to lameness.

1. Western Division
A. Western Pleasure
B. Western Riding
C. Western Equitation
D. Disciplined Rail Western
E. Ideal Western Arabian
F. Ladies Western Sidesaddle
2. Hunter Division
A. Hunter Under Saddle
B. Hunter Hack
C. Hunt Seat Equitation
D. Disciplined Rail Hunter
E. Ideal Hunter Arabian
F. Ladies Hunter Sidesaddle
3. Saddleseat Division
A. Park
B. English Pleasure
C. Country English Pleasure
D. Saddleseat Equitation
E. Disciplined Rail Saddleseat
F. Ideal Saddleseat Arabian
4. Driving Division- class types may combined to all styles if not enough entries for a pt class- no one type to be superior to another
A. Fine Harness
B. Country Pleasure Driving
C. Roadster
D. Obstacle Driving
5. Versatility Division
5. Versatility Division

A. Arabian Versatility- to be ridden, driven and judged on conformation.
B. Liberty
C. Costume
D. Trail
E. Barrels
F. Poles
6. Working Stock Horse Division
A. Reining
B. Cutting
C. Dally Team Roping Heading
D. Dally Team Roping Heeling
E. Steer Stopping
F. Ranch Horse Versatility
G. Team Sorting
H. Working Cow Horse
7. Sport Horse Division
A. Dressage
B. Eventing
C. Jumping
D. Show Hack
E. Hunter in Hand
F. Dressage Model
G. Sporthorse Undersaddle
8. Racing and Endurance Division
A. Arabian Racing
B. Endurance Racing
C. Competitive Trail
9. Halter Division-
A. Mares (may be subdivided by age groups, amateur, youth & open)
B. Geldings (may be subdivided into age groups, amateur, youth and open)
C. Stallions (may be subdivided into age groups, amateur, youth and open)
D. Produce of Dam
E. Get of Sire
F. Showmanship at Halter ( amateur and youth divisions only)

A. Two and Under Lounge Line

B. Two and Under Trail In hand

C. Two and Under Liberty

F. Prestige Events-recognizing that the most successful equine breeds offer high profile money earning opportunities to their members, we will institute a series of Futurities and Maturities for Purebred Arabian Horses.

1. Futurities- open to all confederation members. There will be two types of futurities offered- an Open Futurity where any member may enter any horse they own of appropriate age, and a Stallion Futurity where any member may enter the offspring of any nominated stallion. Neither will require pre-entry of the entry prior to birth, entries will be accepted up until an hour before the class without penalty.
A. Halter Futurities for yearlings, 2 year olds and 3 year olds.
B. Performance Prospect Futurities- Lounge line and Trail In Hand Futurities will be offered for young performance prospects under the age of 3.
C. Performance Futurities for 3 and 4 year olds to be offered in all major disciplines.( Hunter Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Trail, Reining, Cutting, Working Cow Horse, Saddleseat, Sporthorse, Driving, Barrels)

2. Maturities open to five and 6 year olds - the same would apply as above. There would be a select maturity from nominated stallions and an open maturity that may be entered up until an hour prior to the class.

3. Entrants would be required to compete in a barefoot or light shod state only. The only pads allowed would be a thin wafer for sole protection. No wedges, weights, etc. No training gear allowed. All junior horse entries must be shown in a snaffle bit.

G. Level Playing Field
1. All horses will compete barefoot or light shod only. This will reward the naturally talented horse not the most gimmicked horse with pads and toe weights.
2. All horses must exhibit true gaits.
3. Horses will not be penalized for head carriage that is natural for their body type provided they are submissive to the bridle.
4. Conflicts of Interest between judges and exhibitors will not be allowed. Those things that constitute a conflict of interest will be clearly defined in the rulebook and failure to declare such a conflict will be dealt with harshly.
5. Use of inhumane equipment or treatment will be grounds for disqualification. Examples: Horses showing signs of hock hobbles, bosals that do not fit properly ( must have 1 fingers space everywhere around the bosal except for the bridge of the nose.) Horses with whip marks, bloody mouths, illegal bits, ginger or showing signs of fear or distress will be excused from competition. Horses may be disciplined for behavioral problems but punishment should fit the crime.
6. Horses will be penalized for unruly behavior. We want the public to see well mannered, pleasant to be around Arabians.

H. Arabian Prospect Classes- Fun classes for young horses-awards, jackpots may be given but no points will be given.
1. 2yr old and under lounge line - exhibitor to wear the attire of the discipline they want the horse judged as a prospect for.
2. 2yr old and under Trail in Hand
3. 2yr old and under Liberty.

Halter Division-
A. Mares (may be subdivided by age groups, amateur, youth & open)
B. Geldings (may be subdivided into age groups, amateur, youth and open)
C. Stallions (may be subdivided into age groups, amateur, youth and open)
D. Produce of Dam
E. Get of Sire
F. Showmanship at Halter ( amateur and youth divisions only)

show bridle with lead shank, or reins. Treats are allowed. No assistants

are permitted in the ring. Whip or crop is optional, but appendages

are prohibited and the whip may be no longer than 6 foot including lash.

Handlers to be penalized for excessive use of a whip or actions with a whip that disturb any other entrant. (Penalties may range from a warning to expulsion from

the class.) Entries under 2 years must be shown barefoot and those over 2 years of age may be shown barefoot or Light shod. Entries may be shown with natural, full, or shortened unset, ungingered tail and full or shortened mane in all classes. Roached mane or tail, tail brace, or cap is prohibited. Braiding is allowed if the handler is dressed in hunt, show hack or dressage attire and the horse is wearing hunter, show hack or dressage appointments ( bridle or plain leather stable halter)

Attire and appointments: Handlers may dress in appropriate discipline attire ( saddle suit, hunt attire, dressage attire or western attire ) if they so choose or they mare dress in conservative slacks and dress shirt and or coat. Appearance should be neat and modest. Numbers may be worn on the back or hip.

Horse to be judged on

1. Overall Arabian type ( the horse must look like an Arabian first and foremost but no one trait ( ie-pretty head, tail carriage, etc) is to be given more importance than the other Arabian traits. The judge should note a score for each horse on a scale of 1-10 on the overall quality of Arabian characteristics of each horse. With the horse receiving a deduction of one point from the ideal of ten for each requirement of Arabian type that they fail to meet. The elements of Arabian type to be used are:

A. Relatively level croup and top line

B. Attractive head- The head must be attractive, it may be straight in profile but a head that is slightly concave below the eyes is to be preferred. A straight head should not prevent the horse from winning. The horse should exhibit good width between the eyes. The muzzle should be small and refined with large nostrils. There should be a comparatively short distance between muzzle and eye. The jowls are to be deep and wide between the flanges with good depth to give the head a nice wedge appearance.. Ears should be smaller in stallions than in mares.

C. Quality- the horse should give the impression of overall quality, fineness and show good breeding quality.

D. Tail carriage- horse should have natural elevated tail carriage and the tail should be carried straight not cocked to one side. Tail should be carried gaily freely with no signs of alteration or enhancement..

E. Fine skin and coat with well defined veins and a silky mane and tail.

F. Neck- The neck should be relatively long and arched with a well defined and shaped mitbah.

G. Overall Refinement and smoothness of body- horse should have a refined with finely chiseled detailed look to head and legs while still maintaining good muscling and depth.

H. Presence- the horse should exhibit the natural animated presence and beauty inherent In the Arabian horse. Alert and expressive in eye, ears and body.

I. Lightness of movement- the horse should move freely and lightly. Note that no one type of movement ( ie saddleseat, hunter, western, etc) is to be considered superior; the horses should just move well for its conformation type and exhibit freedom, impulsion and lightness in its gait.

J. Eyes- eyes should be round, dark, wide-set, expressive and soft.

K. Overall Impression- the onlooker should have no doubt that this is a purebred Arabian horse they are seeing.

3. Movement- the horse must be sound and will be presented to the judge at both a walk and trot. The horses will be judged on their quality of movement and must exhibit trueness and straightness of gait. Quality of gait is not defined by how high a horse lifts his knees and or hocks, but rather by the way the horse uses itss body, engages the hindquarters, its lightness of movement, length of stride, and the straightness of its track. A horse that travels crookedly, wings, paddles, rope walks etc. must be severely penalized. A horse should be credited for roundness of gait, length of over-stride, and lightness of movement. The horse should clearly exhibit a movement suited to an under saddle discipline; though one discipline should not be considered superior to others.,( example- horses that park trot can not be considered superior to hunter or western type trotters based on movement type alone)

4. Manners- the Arabian horse has always been known not only for its spirit but its kind disposition as well. Horses that exhibit unruly, unsafe behavior must be penalized, as this does not present a good image of the Arabian horse to the public. Horse may exhibit exuberance and zest for life but should never behave in an out of control or dangerous manner. Nervousness should not be penalized per say, but a horse that is clearly stressed should be placed under a relaxed horse comfortable with its surroundings. Horses that show any signs of distress or fear of its handler should be excused from the arena. Recognizing that nervousness in new surroundings can lead to a misbehavior that needs immediate correction, horses may be disciplined in the ring for unruly behavior, but punishment should fit the crime. No excessive shanking, whipping or intimidation of the horse will be tolerated. In the event the animal needs to be disciplined you are allowed one stroke or shank per offense. An exhibitor should not be afraid to discipline a horse if needed in the ring. A corrected horse will be scored better than one that continues undesirable behavior. If the animal continues to be unruly, you may be dismissed from the class if the judge considers your animal to be disruptive to the class. Horses that show aggression to other horses, handlers or arena staff will be disqualified and dismissed from the ring. Teasing of stallions to mares or other stallions in the ring even while on the rail is strictly prohibited and grounds for disqualification.

Only the horse on deck (next in line to show individually) is to be posed. Pose should be alert but relaxed. Extreme “ hard stance” to be penalized. The horse should exhibit no signs of fear or stress in the stand up and should give an overall pleasant alert expression. The judge can ask the exhibitor to “square” the horse up (bring all four legs under the horse with fronts even and hinds even) to evaluate conformation.

Halter Championship Classes- In the Halter division(s) the Championship shall be awarded to

one of the entries which has placed first in the qualifying class. After the Championship has been awarded, the entry which has placed second in the qualifying class to the entry awarded the

Championship shall compete with the remaining first place winners for the Reserve Championship.

1. Should any first place winners in a qualifying class not compete for the Championship, the second place entry may be moved up for Championship consideration.

2.. Only the first and second place entries in a Halter class, regardless of conformation type, sex, or age may compete for Champion or Reserve Champion at Halter.

3. Halter classes for all sexes and ages must be offered on the show bill whenever Halter classes are offered. All ages shall compete for Championships.

4. Age groups of the same sex may be combined when there are insufficient entries, with points awarded to the appropriate ribbon winners.

5. Although it is not recommended, sexes may be combined within age groups or by conformation type when there are insufficient entries, with points awarded to the appropriate ribbon winners

6. Decisions to combine classes are to be at the discretion of show management.

by the exhibitor and recorded in the Association office to that one

ownership.

to fit and show a horse at halter. The horse is merely a prop to demonstrate the ability and preparation of the exhibitor. The ideal showmanship performance consists of a poised, confident neatly attired exhibitor leading a well

A. General Regulations and Requirements

1. The exhibitor is judged on his/her ability to present an Arabian at Halter to its greatest advantage. Only the exhibitor is judged. The Pinto is merely a prop used to show the ability of the exhibitor.

2. The conduct of the classes shall be at the judge’s discretion and direction.

3. Showmanship Patterns must be posted publicly a minimum of one-half hour (1/2 hour), and preferably at least one hour, prior to the class.

B. Appearance, 15%

2. A hat is required for all western horses presented..

3. Spurs are prohibited in all classes.

C. Grooming And Fitting Of Animal, 35%

1. The horse should be prepared as if showing in a Halter class for its conformation type. The animal should be in good condition, the hair coat should be well-brushed, the mane and tails should be clean and free of tangles. The feet should be properly trimmed, and if shod, the shoes should fit the animal properly and be securely and neatly

fastened.

D. Presentation Of Animal, 50%

1. Leading

a. The exhibitor should alertly lead the horse from the animal’s left side, holding the lead shank or rein in the right hand with the remaining portion of the shank or rein held neatly and safely in the left

hand. The animal and exhibitor should readily perform the maneuvers called for by the pattern posted for the class.

b. After the class has lined up, the judge will call on each exhibitor to move their horse individually. When moving the horse, be certain the judge can get a clean, unobstructed view of its action. The

Pinto should move freely and in a straight line. Horses, are always turned to the right.

2. Posing

a. The exhibitor should set up the horse using a minimum of cueing, without touching the animal. The horse should be alert and posed (standing) to its best advantage for the judge’s examination.

b. The exhibitor should leave a safe space between animals when lined up side by side or head to tail. Horsess should be allowed to stand quietly as the judge examines other animals in a line up. Overshowing and undue maneuvering may be penalized.

3. Poise

a. The exhibitor should present an alert, confident appearance. He/she should know the position of the judge at all times, respond quickly to direction from the judge or ring steward, and be courteous

to other exhibitors.

b. The exhibitor should quickly recognize and quietly correct faults made by the horse or the exhibitor.

E. Western Showmanship

1. Animals shall be shown in a halter with lead shank. Leather equipment is suggested and preferred over other materials. Silver is optional.

2. Whips or crops are prohibited.

3. Animals used in a Western Showmanship class shall stand according to their conformation type regulations.

a. A judge may ask a Showmanship exhibitor to square up their horse for individual inspection.

4. In Western Showmanship, any type of horse may be braided or banded.

F. English/Hunter Showmanship

1. Animals shall be shown in a halter with lead shank, show bridle with lead shank, a snaffle bridle or curb bit. In all cases, leather equipment is suggested and preferred over other materials.

2. Whips or crops are optional. A whip shall not be used as a substitute for proper training. Exhibitors shall be penalized for actions with a whip that disturb any other exhibitor.

3. Exhibitors shall be dressed in either Hunter Seat or Saddle Seat type clothing. Attire must be consistent with the tack used on the horse

4. Animals used in an English Showmanship class must be shown according to their conformation type regulations.

5. In English Showmanship, any type of horse may be braided.

G. Execution

1. Exhibitors should be poised, confident, courteous and sportsmanlike

at all times. The exhibitor should continue showing the horse, correcting faults in the positioning of the horse until the class has been placed or excused.

2. The exhibitor must lead on the horse’s left side holding the lead shank in the right hand near the halter with the tail of the lead held in the left hand. Exhibitor should not hold on to the chain portion of the lead shank. The excess lead should never be tightly coiled or drag the ground, but should be folded loosely coiled. The exhibitor should maintain this hand positioning for the entire class unless requested by the judge to show the horse’s teeth. Leading, backing, turning and initiating the set up should be performed from the left side of the horse. The exhibitor should never stand directly in front of their horse.

3. The stop should be straight, smooth and responsive with the horse’s body remaining straight.

4. The exhibitor should face the horse when backing. The horse should back up readily with the head, neck and body aligned in a straight or curved line as instructed.

5. When executing a turn to the right the exhibitor should face the horse and move the horse away from them. On turns of less than 90 degrees it is acceptable to lead the horse toward them. On turns of 90 degrees or greater the horse should pivot on the right

or left hind leg while stepping across with the front legs.

6. The horse should set up quickly with the hooves in suitable stance for its type. The exhibitor does not have to reset a horse that stops square. The exhibitor should stand angled toward the horse, use only the lead shank to achieve the set up and never leave the horse’s head. The exhibitor should never stand directly in front of their horse, touch the horse with their hands or feet, or visibly cue the horse by pointing their feet at the horse’s hooves during set up.

It is recommended, but not mandatory, that exhibitors use the “Quarter Method” when presenting their western horse. The exhibitor should maintain a position that is safe for themselves and the judge. The position of the exhibitor should not obstruct the judge’s view of the horse and allow the exhibitor to maintain awareness of the judge’s position at all times. The exhibitor should not crowd other exhibitors when lining up. When moving around the horse the exhibitor should change sides in front of the horse and assume the same position on the right side of the horse that they had on the left side.

7. Faults.

a. Minor Faults. Poorly groomed, conditioned or trimmed horse.

Dirty, ragged or ill-fitting halter or lead. Improper position by the exhibitor. Excessively stiff, artificial or unnatural movement around the horse or when leading. Excessive use of verbal cues.

Continuous holding of the chain portion of the lead. Lead shank tightly coiled around hand or dragging the ground. Taking hands off of lead or changing hands on the lead, except when showing the horse’s teeth. Drifting of the horse when led. Horse stops crooked or drops a hip out when stopping, setting up or standing. Leading, backing, or turning sluggishly or crooked. Horse not set up squarely or excessive time is required to set up. Failure to maintain a pivot foot during turns. Failure to perform maneuvers at designated markers, but horse is on pattern.

b. Major Faults. (Avoids disqualification but should not place above

exhibitors that do not incur a major fault.) Complete failure to move around horse by the exhibitor and obstructing the judge’s view. Exhibitor touching the horse or kicking or pointing their feet at the horse’s hooves during set up. Standing directly in front of the horse. Omission or addition of maneuvers. Knocking over a cone. Working on wrong side of cones.

c. Disqualifications. (Must not be placed.) Horse escapes from exhibitor.

Failure of exhibitor to wear correct number in a visible manner. Any physical abuse of the horse. Excessive schooling or training. Improper attire. Loss of control or severe disobedience that endangers others to include but not limited to: biting, pawing, rearing, kicking out or continuously

Western Division
A. Western Pleasure
B. Western Riding
C. Western Equitation
D. Disciplined Rail Western
E. Ideal Western Arabian
F. Ladies Western Sidesaddle

A. Entries may be judged for soundness and conformation before entering the arena. Any horse showing evidence of altered tail carriage may be penalized.

B. If bridles are to be removed for bit checks, riders may be dismounted. It is the sole responsibility of the judge to check bits. He/she may, however, designate the ring steward to do so at the out gate.

C. Except for hackamore/snaffle bit classes or junior horses shown with a hackamore or snaffle bit, only one hand may be used on reins, and hands must not be changed except to negotiate an obstacle in a Trail Horse class. When using romal, work hand is to be around reins. No finger between reins is allowed. When using split reins, the index finger only is permitted between reins. Rider may hold romal or end of split reins to keep them

from swinging and to adjust the position of the reins provided it is held at least 16 inches from the reining hand.

D. Spurs or romal shall not be used forward of the front cinch. While horse is in motion, rider’s hands shall be clear of saddle except when necessary to use them to prevent a fall. Riders may be disqualified for not following a judge’s instructions.

E. A junior horse will be allowed to be ridden in performance using a bosal or snaffle bit in any class. A junior horse using a bosal or snaffle bit may be ridden two handed in any class. This includes mixed bit English or Western classes, all divisions (YA, AM, Open). Refer to snaffle bit classes for specifications on handling or reins and allowable equipment.

F. A junior horse may have been previously exhibited in a shank bit and return to a bosal or snaffle in another class.

G. No more than eight horses may hand gallop at one time in any class, including Disciplined Rail classes.

B. Chaps, shotgun chaps, or chinks are optional unless prohibited by specific class rules (i.e. Bareback Equitation).

C. Ties are optional in individual working classes.

D. Jeans are appropriate attire.

E. Gloves and spurs are optional.

A. Saddle — Entries shall be shown with a stock saddle, but silver equipment will not count over a good working outfit.

B. The carrying of a lariat or riata, attached to fork of saddle is optional to the exhibitor.

or mechanically changed to increase the severity of its use and may be eliminated at the discretion of the judge.

Shank may be fixed or loose

the uppermost part of the headstall slot to the rein ring. (Place these

two sentences UNDER drawing of bit showing the 8 1/2”.

metal of 5/16 inch (7.9mm) to 3/4 inch (1.9cm) in diameter measured one inch from cheek. It may be inlaid, but smooth, or rubber latexwrapped. Nothing, such as extensions or prongs, may protrude below the mouthpiece (bar). The mouthpiece may be two or three pieces .

standard; rollers and covers are permitted, but port must not be higher than 31/2 inches (8.89cm).

Acceptable Western Bit Example

chain, must be at least 1/2 inch (1.27cm) in width and lay flat against the jaw. A double chain that is welded together and acts as one chain is legal. The judge will have the right to disqualify any chin chains or leather straps he feels are too severe. When a curb bit is used, a curb strap or

curb chain is required.

refers to a snaffle in western performance classes, it means conventional O-ring, egg-butt or D-ring, all with rings having an outside diameter no smaller than 2 inches (5.08cm), nor larger than 4 inches (10.16cm).

ring must be no larger than 11/4 inches (3.17cm) in diameter, or a connecting flat bar must be no longer than 2 inches (5.08cm) and 3/8 inch (9.5mm) to 3/4 inch (1.9cm), measured top-to-bottom, and must lie flat in horse’s mouth.

E. Reins- must be attached to each shank. The judge may prohibit the use of any equipment he/she considers severe or inhumane. Curb chains may be used, but must be at least 1/ 2 inch in width and lie flat against the jaw. Horses shall not be shown with artificial appliances that would tend to alter its performance. No wire or other metal or rawhide may be used in conjunction with, or as part of, the flat leather chin strap, which must be at least 1/2 inch in width. Round rolled, braided, or rawhide curb straps are prohibited. Refer to Section below for snaffle bit regulations.

F. Boots or bandages are prohibited in Western Pleasure and Trail classes. The use of shin and/or bell boots on the front legs and standard sliding or rundown boots on rear fetlocks is optional in individual working classes unless otherwise noted. In the event of injury the judge may permit a protective bandage.

A. In Western Pleasure, Trail, and Western Riding classes, all gaits should be smooth, relaxed, easy, and efficient. The poll should be no lower than level with withers, and they should move with rounded, medium strides, flexed neck and display forward reach and flexion of the knees and hocks. In all cases, the horse should appear balanced and engaged in its hind legs. The horse should move out willingly while remaining balanced and able to stop and stand quietly. Faults would include rough gaits; excessive speed (taking into consideration the difference between conformation types); working excessively on the forehand; inconsistent rhythm and breaking up the clean rhythm of the gait (shuffling or walking with back feet in the jog or four-beat lope).

1. Walk: Free moving but unhurried four beat gait; rhythmical and flat-footed.

2. Jog: Smooth, ground covering two beat gait, with a relaxed back, suspension, and rate that is normal for the conformation type of the entry.

3. Lope: Rhythmical, smooth, unconstrained, with rate that is normal for the conformation type of the entry; elastic and balanced, with three clean beats.

4. Extended gaits: Noticeable difference between the regular and extended gait; no loss of form or balance; excessive speed in any extended gait must be penalized; extensions are accomplished with a lengthening of stride and not just increased speed.

5. Hand Gallop is a controlled gallop and has 4 distinctive beats.

A. Snaffle bit rules apply to all horses when using snaffle bits.

1. A Junior Horse in Snaffle Bit classes, is to be ridden with two hands

2. Equipment for using snaffles or bosals in any class.

a. Entries are to be shown in standard, plain, or silver head stalls (brow band, shaped ear, or split ear). Smooth snaffle bit with broken mouth-piece (conventional O-ring, egg butt, or D-ring) with ring no larger than 4 inches and no smaller than 2 inches. (One inch in from cheek, must be a minimum 5/16 inch diameter with a gradual decrease to the center of the snaffle. Optional loose curb strap (leather or nylon only). No twisted wire or copper-wrapped bits allowed. No twists or rolls in mouthpiece are allowed.

b. Reins are to be attached above the curb strap.

c. Standard, leather or woven, split reins are mandatory.

d. Martingales, nose bands, or tie downs are prohibited.

e. A braided rawhide or leather bosal may be used in lieu of a snaffle bit, no larger than 3/4 inch diameter at the cheek; must be a minimum of a one-finger space (approximately 3/4 inch) between the bosal and nose; absolutely no metal under the jaw or in the noseband in connection with the bosal. The bosal should be properly fitted relative to size and conformation of the Pinto.

4. If classes are held exclusively for hackamore or snaffle bit Junior Horses, two hands must be used.

a. The tails of the reins must be crossed on the opposite side of the neck when riding with two hands on split reins. The exhibitor’s hands should be carried by the pommel and the reins bridged, so both reins are in each hand.

5. A bosal may have a mecate (tie or lead rope).

6. Classes limited to snaffle bit entries, ages five and under, may be held with ROM approval.

2. The Western Pleasure Horse should be a pleasure to ride and a free, natural mover.

3. Obvious poor horsemanship by the rider to be penalized, though performance of the horse to take a higher priority. An example of a penalty would be a bosal rider that holds the mecate more than 4 inches from the pommel of the saddle giving an appearance of holding the horse in frame. Excessive spurring or jerking are others.

1. Entries to be shown at a walk, jog, and lope, both ways of the ring, on a reasonably loose rein, without undue restraint.

2. Judge may ask for an extension at any gait at anytime during the class.

3. Special emphasis should be placed on the walk.

4. All entries being considered for an award are required to back in a straight line.

5. If a Horse is traveling properly in all three gaits, it should not be penalized for passing another entry.

1. The ideal arabian entry should carry its head in a position that is normal for its type and no lower than level with the withers.

2. Reasonably loose reins with light contact should be maintained at all times.

3. All horses chosen for a workout must be worked both ways of the ring, at any gait requested by the judge.

1. Carrying the head in such a position that the point of the ears is lower than the withers, being flexed behind the

Vertical.

2. Moving exceptionally slowly at any gait is to be considered major a fault.

3. Horses that exhibit the improper beat for the designated gait are to be penalized.

4. Horses that are considered by the judge as appearing lethargic, sullen, drawn, emaciated, or overly tired should

not be considered for a placing.

E. Acceptable Western Rider Hand Positions and Rein Handling-

of braided material or smooth leather attached to closed reins.

a. This extension is to be allowed to be carried in the free hand with a 16 inch (40.64cm) spacing between the reining hand and free hand holding the Romal.

b. The romal shall not be used forward of the cinch or used to signal or

cue the horse in any way. Any infraction of this rule shall result in disqualification.

c. When using romal reins, the rider’s hand shall be around the reins

with the wrists kept straight and relaxed, the thumb on top of the fingers closed lightly around the reins. When using a romal, no fingers between the reins are allowed. The free hand may be used to adjust the length of rein while working. In reining and working cow horse (reined work) use of the free hand while holding the romal to alter the tension of length of the reins from the bridle to the hand is considered to be the use of two hands and a score of 0 will be applied except during the hesitation or settling of the horse.

B. Attire shall be English (formal or informal), Western or Period; consisting of coat or vest and skirt, or dress, divided skirt or apron, hat and boots or appropriate shoes. Pantaloons optional. Judges shall give equal consideration to all styles of attire.

C. To be shown at a walk, normal trot if English or jog if Western, and canter or lope. Riders may sit or post the trot.

D. To be judged on manners, performance, quality, and appointments.

A. Hunter Under Saddle &/or Hunter Pleasure
B. Hunter Hack
C. Hunt Seat Equitation
D. Disciplined Rail Hunter
E. Ideal Hunter Arabian
F. Ladies Hunter Sidesaddle

A. General Regulations

1. Hunters & Jumpers shall be serviceably sound and shown without artificial appliances.

2. Manes — It is recommended that entries be shown with natural or shortened mane and tail. Roached mane to be discouraged. Roached mane is prohibited in Show Hack.

3. Braids — Hunter style braiding; forelock and mane or forelock, mane and tail is optional in all classes. In Hunt tradition, the tail is not to be braided unless the mane and

forelock are also braided. The forelock is always to be braided when the mane is braided. The fact that an entry is or is not braided shall not be taken into consideration in the judging of a class, but entries braided in a non-conforming manner shall be penalized.

4. Classes using Hunter Seat equipment/attire are open to all Arabians. For Half Arab entries in these classes, hoof length is restricted to no longer than five (5) inches

and one single pad formed of a continuous material, either synthetic or leather, that lies flat against both the sole of the foot and shoe (may not be thicker at the heel), with no baffles, waffles, rims or projections.

5. Hunter Seat classes may be combined at the discretion of the show management.

B. Appointments

1. Saddle — Any acceptable Hunter Seat or forward seat

saddle. Breastplates optional.

2. Bridle — Snaffle, Pelham, Kimberwicke (single or double rein),or full bridle are permitted in all Hunter Seat classes. Full bridle must be ridden with double reins. Pelham

(double rein curb type) must be ridden with double reins unless bit converters are used to allow the use of a single rein. Copper wrapped and twisted wire bits are allowed, but must gauge a minimum diameter of 5/16 inch when measured 1 inch in from cheek. Any bit with sharp edges

will be disallowed. A judge may, at his/her own discretion,penalize an entry with unconventional types of bits or nose bands in any class. In Pleasure and Hunter classes, a cavesson type nose band shall be used. In Jumper classes, a Jumping (not Western or mechanical)

Hackamore is permitted, as well as cavesson type, dropped flash (a combination of a cavesson nose band and a dropped nose band attachment) or crossed (made entirely of leather) nose band.

4. Boots — In Pleasure and all Hunter classes, boots or bandages are prohibited. In the case of inclement weather, show management may permit the use of bell boots only for Hunters Over Fences. In Jumper classes, horses may use protective boots and/or bandages on both front and rear legs.

5. Refer to definition of snaffle bits under Snaffle Bit Rule.

6. Breakage — In cases of broken equipment in Hunter Over Fences and Jumper classes, the exhibitor may either continue without penalty or stop and correct the difficulty,

in which case he/she will be penalized 3 faults which will be non-cumulative. In case of loss of shoe, entry may either continue without penalty or be eliminated. In Pleasure or Hunter Under Saddle classes, the 7-minute rule in regard to breakage of equipment or casting a shoe shall apply.

C. Attire

1. Exhibitors shall wear hunt coat, of dark conservative colors (no reds, pinks, etc.), breeches, boots, stock tie, choker or necktie and hunt cap or hunt bowler (adults only). Gloves, spurs, crop or bat (not to exceed 48") optional. Safety helmets with chin straps are recommended for all classes.

to purpose. They should move in a long, low frame and be able to

lengthen their stride and cover ground, as in traversing hunt country

following hounds. They should be obedient, alert and responsive to their

riders. Quick short strides should be penalized. Horses which move in

an artificial frame and are over flexed and behind the bit should also be

penalized. Horses should be serviceably sound. Judges should emphasize

free movement and manners.

1. Horses to be shown under saddle, not to jump.

2. Horses to be shown at a walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring.

Horses should back easily and stand quietly.

3. Horses may change gaits at the flat-footed walk or the trot at the judge’s

discretion. Light contact with the horse’s mouth is recommended.

4. The judge may, at his discretion, back only the finalists.

A. Judging

1. Entries should give the appearance of being a pleasure to ride. To enter the ring at a normal trot.

2. To be shown at a walk, normal trot and canter both ways of the ring. Extended trot and hand gallop may be required at the judge’s discretion. May be asked to back. Entries

are required to walk prior to execution of change of gait.

3. To be judged as pleasure Horses on performance, manners, conformation, and suitability.

B. Gaits

1. All gaits to be smooth, fluid, and efficient, without excessive knee action or short choppy strides. Faults would include: excessive movement on the forehand; behind the bit or over-collection; poll lower than withers; lazy, rushing, or inconsistent gaits. Any tendency to move in a Western style jog, jog trot, or lope must be penalized.

2. Walk: free, ground-covering four beat gait; rhythmic and

flat-footed. Trot: true forward-moving two beat gait; cadenced and balanced; extreme speed to be penalized. Canter: true forward moving three beat gait; smooth, balanced, and straight on both leads.

3. Hand Gallop — No more than eight Pintos may hand

gallop at a time, in any class, including command classes. A hand gallop is not an extended canter. The horse must exhibit a distinctive change in gait to the controlled 4 beat gallop.

to purpose. They should move in a long, medium to low frame and be able to lengthen their stride and cover ground, as in traversing hunt country following hounds. They should be obedient, alert and responsive to their riders. Quick short strides should be penalized. Horses which move in

A. Format

1. Entries should give the appearance of being suitable for use as field and/or arena Hunter Over Fences. To enter the ring at a normal trot. Classes restricted to Pleasure

type and Saddle type may not be pre-loaded.

2. To be shown at a walk, normal trot and canter both ways of the ring. Required to walk prior to execution of gaits. Light contact with horse’s mouth is required. Entries should be

obedient, alert, responsive to move freely. They shall not be eliminated for slight errors. Horses will be asked to back.

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B. Gaits

1. All gaits to be smooth, fluid; long and ground-covering strides, without excessive knee action or short, choppy strides. Appearance must be well-balanced and able to cope with jumping, turning, rolling terrain, and natural ground conditions. All Hunters should be able to maintain an even hunting pace, collect smoothly in transitions, and stop and stand quietly from any gait. Faults would include: excessive movement on the forehand; behind the bit or

over-collection; poll lower than withers; lazy, rushing, or inconsistent gaits. Any tendency to move in a Western style jog, jog trot, or lope must be penalized.

2. Walk: free, ground-covering four beat gait; rhythmic and flat-footed. Trot: flowing two beat gait, cadenced and balanced; extreme speed to be penalized. Canter: moderately collected three beat gait; smooth and straight on both leads. Hand gallop: long-striding, but well balanced and mannerly; there should be a noticeable difference between canter and hand gallop; extreme or hazardous speed or behavior must be severely penalized.

3. Entries shall be required to hand gallop, at least one way of the

ring, in a collected manner. No more than eight horses may hand gallop at a time.

A. General

1. The Ideal Arabian Class is a performance event which displays the balance of movement required of a pleasure Horse which also exhibits good conformation

2 Classes may be divided seats and rider divisions.

3. Animals to be stripped and judged on conformation after under saddle work. Two attendants per horse are permitted in the ring for stripping and grooming. Wheel barrows, carts or any type of mechanical apparatus is prohibited in the ring.

B. Ideal Pinto Class Performance

1. To be shown at a walk, normal trot, and canter, both ways of the ring.

2. Extended trot or strong trot may be required.

3. Entries must walk prior to execution of canter and reverse.

4 Animals may be asked to back.

5. Time limit for stripping/grooming is two (2) minutes.

6. To be judged 60% on performance and 40% on conformation.

A. General

1. This class is to show the ability of a highly trained horse. Appointments shall follow those of pleasure classes.

2. Judge shall work the horses adequately but must not overwork the entries. This is not a game or a fault and out class, and shall not be judged on an elimination basis.

Final judging shall be on the basis of the best overall disciplined rail performance. At all times, the safety of the animals and exhibitors to be the first concern.

3. Disciplined Rail classes must be restricted to either only Western or only English equipment. No points will be awarded to mixed seat classes.

B. Disciplined Rail Performance

1. Entries may be shown Hunter Seat.

2. The class routine shall be to perform work on the rail, and may include, but is not limited to:

a. A short walk, trot, extended or strong trot, or canter.

b. A hand gallop (no more than eight at a time, and twice around the ring).

c. Simple changes of lead each way of the ring (not more than twice for each lead.)

d. Starting into a canter from a halt.

e. Square stop.

f. Starting and traveling on the incorrect lead (counter canter).

g. Leg-yield both left and right on the rail and/or on the diagonal once each way.

h. Turn on forehand and/or haunches, once each way.

i. Shoulder-in and/or haunches-in and/or out at a walk and/or trot, once each way for each movement.

j. Stand quietly.

k. Working of entrants “on the buckles” or without contact of the reins is limited to the walk only. Any other movements will not be asked to be performed except with light contact. Riding “on the buckles” will not be considered riding with light contact.

l. Judge may ask for additional safe work.

3. To be judged on performance, manners an

1. Emphasis shall be placed on actual suitability to purpose.

2. Light contact with animal’s mouth is required.

3. Entries should be obedient, alert, responsive and move freely.

4. They should not be eliminated for slight errors.

5. Entries must be brought to a flat-footed walk before changing gaits.

6. Judge may not call for a canter from a trot.

7. It is the judge’s option to require an exhibitor to extend any gait, to back easily, and to stand quietly while riders dismount and mount.

B. Course Design

1. Fences shall be brush or simply post and rails.

2. A ground line must be used before each fence.

3. If a brush is used, it must be the first fence jumped.

4. Jumps do not have to be set on a line. However, if jumps are set on a line, they must be set 36’, 48’, or 60’ apart or in increments of 12’, but no less than 36’.

5. The height of the fences shall not be lower than 2’3" nor higher than 2’9".

C. Gaits

1. To be shown at a walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring.

a. Walk: True and flat-footed for pleasure classes.

b. Trot: Brisk, smart, cadenced and balanced without loss of form. An extended trot may be called for at the judge’s option,

c. Canter: Smooth, collected and straight on both leads, with the ability to

D. Class Procedure

1. All Horses competing shall first be lined up at one side of the arena for instructions from the judge for individual work.

2. The individual work shall consist of no less than the following:

a. Separate from the lineup, canter and proceed to jump two fences.

b. Hand gallop.

c. Stop at a point at least half-way down the long side of the arena - settle.

d. Back and stand quietly.

e. Return to line up.

E. Tack and Attire (See Hunter ).

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an ROM in Lounge line only. Points in this class will not count toward any Championship

A. The purpose of showing a young horse on a longe line is to demonstrate that the horse has the movement, manners/expression/attitude, and conformation to become competitive under saddle. Therefore, the purpose of this class is to reward:

1. Quality of movement

2. Manners/Expression/Attitude

3. Conformation suitable to future performance, and the horse should

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B. Tack and Attire

1. Entries are to be shown in a halter, regular or show type, and suitable in which to be longed. Horses may be shown in either Western or English halters. It shall be the decision of the show committee to combine or split this class into Western and English or split by

types.

a. If a longe line with a chain is used, the chain may NOT be placed over the nose, under the chin, or through the horse’s mouth.

movement, manners/expression/way of going, and conformation are being judged. The type of equipment used is not to be a consideration in placing the horse as long as the equipment meets the requirements stated in this rule book.

5. Proper Western, Hunter or English Halter class attire is mandatory, and must be consistent with whether the horse is being shown as a Western, Hunt or English entry.

C. Class Procedures

4. The exhibitor may begin work in the direction (counter or clockwise) of their choice.

5. At the end of one and a half minutes, the whistle will be blown and the exhibitor and horse will retire from the longeing area. All entries are to remain in the arena at the far end of the ring after they have been judged and should stand quietly while other entries are being judged.

correctness, and athletic capability. Each entry will be walked to the judge and pause for evaluation individually. They will then trot off straight and around a cone and take a place on the wall inside the arena. All entries will be inspected in this fashion and as the

“trot-off” is administered, horses showing evidence of lameness should be excused from the class

D. Judging

3. If the horse’s chin or nose area shows any sign of broken skin, rawness, or bleeding, it shall be eliminated from the class.

5. Excessive bucking or running off, or displaying attitude uncomplimentary to pleasure horses, such as ear-pinning and tail-wringing may be penalized.

6. The judge may not discriminate for or against any body type (i.e., bulk), but rather should look for a total picture emphasizing balance and athletic capabilities. manners, 25% on conformation, and 5% on Arabian type..

a.. Walk. The walk will be scored on a scale of 0–4 in each direction,

with 2 being average. The horse must be walked long enough for the judge to have sufficient time to evaluate and score the walk. The change of direction turnaround at the walk may count for the second walk score on the official score sheet. Lower gait scores should reflect stumbling in the gait.

b. Jog or Trot. The jog/trot will be scored on a scale of 0–16 in each

direction, with 8 being average. Using a 25’ radius (7.5m), the horse should jog or trot a minimum of 1/2 circle both directions of the ring. Lower gait scores should reflect stumbling in the gait.

c. Lope or Canter. The lope/canter will be scored on a scale of 0–20

in each direction, with 10 being average. Using a 25’ radius, the horse should lope or canter a minimum of one full circle both directions of the ring. Furthermore, any entry that fails to demonstrate the correct lead for one full circle will not place over another entry that has demonstrated the correct lead in its entirety. Lower gait scores should reflect stumbling in the gait.

d. Use of Circle. Scores for all gaits in both directions should reflect positive, consistent use of the 25’ radius (7.5m) of the circle. Extra credit will be given for full, extended use of the circle on a slightly loose line. Lower gait scores should reflect lack of full use of the circle.

total score. The horse will be judged on manners, expression, and attitude on a scale of 0–10, with 5 being average. Horses will be penalized for obvious signs of overwork and sourness such as earpinning, head-throwing, striking, tail-wringing, or a dull, lethargic manner of going. They will also be penalized for dangerous behavior such as excessive bucking, cutting into the circle, or running off. Additionally, incidental touching the horse with the whip, cross-cantering,

balking, backing up on the longe line and excessive urging from the exhibitor should be penalized accordingly.

9. Conformation will count for up to 30 points of the total score. The

horse will be judged on conformation suitable to future performance as a Western Pleasure or Hunter Under Saddle or Saddleseat competitor. The judges should look for a total picture, emphasizing balance, structural correctness, and athletic capability. Performance conformation will be judged on a scale of 0–20, with 10 being average.

10. Use of the circle. Consideration will be given to how well or how poorly the horse/exhibitor team uses the 25’ radius (7.5m) of the longing circle. A separate box on the scorecard is available to indicate an overall score (from 0-3 points) for use of the circle.

Circle Scores: As described earlier, a 25’ radius (7.5m) is the appropriate size of circle in which to show a longe liner. It is the judge’s responsibility to evaluate the circles and incorporate use of the circle in the gait scores based on the following scale:

stays on the perimeter of the circle with slight looseness in the

line. Horse turns around on the circle perimeter.

+2 points (Average use of the circle). Horse is only slightly inconsistent

in using the 25’ radius (7.5m) of the circle.

+1 point (Adequate use of the circle) Horse is shown in a circle radius

of less than 25’ (7.5m).

0 points (General use of the circle) Potentially dangerous slack in the

line. Horse pulls exhibitor out of the circle.

11. Other scoring considerations: This class should be looked upon as a

class that defines what it means to be a “pleasure prospect” ,“hunter

prospect” or saddleseat prospect suitable to become a future performer under saddle. Therefore,

attitudes and attributes that contribute to becoming a future performer will be rewarded within the gait scores. Higher gait scores will reflect: Above average to exceptional manners, expression, alertness, responsiveness, and pleasant attitude, above average to exceptionally smooth transitions between gaits, above average to excellent cadence and consistency at all three gaits.

12.. Penalties and disqualifications.

a. Five (5)-point penalties: Failure to demonstrate the correct lead, jog

or trot for an adequate distance to allow for proper evaluation of gait.

b. Disqualification will occur in the following instances: Evidence of

lameness—judge will immediately excuse horse from the arena, blatant striking horse with the whip during the longing demonstration that will cause forward or lateral movement, horse falls—A

horse is considered to have fallen when it is on its side and all four legs are extended in the same direction, horse steps over or becomes entangled in the longe line, failure to show at all three gaits in both directions, loss of control of the horse to the point that the horse is loose in the arena, exhibitor disrespect towards the judge(s).

A. General Regulations

1. Classes using Saddle Seat equipment/attire are open to all arabians.

2. All entries shall be serviceably sound and shown without

artificial appliances .

3. Manes / Tails — No horse may be shown with Tail brace, cap, switch or be gingered. Tails may be set. Horses shall be shown with full or shortened, un-set, ungingered tail and full or shortened mane. Roached mane is prohibited. Nonconforming entries must be eliminated.

4. Braids — Half arabian only may be braided in the Saddle Horse style; forelock and one braid behind bridle path is optional in all classes, but rosettes within the braids are

conforming entries must be penalized.

5. Saddle Seat English Pleasure may be combined at the option of Show Management.

B. Appointments

1. Saddle — Flat English type or park type saddle. Girth either leather or web. Breastplate prohibited.

2. Bridle — Light show type full Weymouth bridle (curb and snaffle bits), or double rein Pelham bridle. Single ring snaffle bit permitted for Junior horses only. Twisted wire

bits allowed only in the bradoon of a double bridle. Martingales prohibited for all horses.

3. Boots or bandages are prohibited

C. Attire

1. Informal attire consists of solid color Saddle Seat suit (day

coats permitted) and derby or soft hat. Spurs, gloves, whip or crop are optional with informal attire. 2. Formal attire consists of dark-colored riding habit and accessories, or

dark tuxedo-type jacket and jodhpurs to match, with top hat and gloves, or colored formal jacket with black jodhpurs and derby or top hat and gloves. Spurs, whip or crop are optional with formal attire.

A. Judging

1. Entries should give the appearance of being a pleasure to

ride. To enter the ring at a normal trot. Classes may not be pre-loaded.

2. To be shown at a walk, normal trot and canter, both ways

of the ring. A strong trot and/or extended canter may be required. May be asked to back. Entries are required to walk prior to execution of change of gait.

3. To be judged as pleasure Horses on performance,

manners, conformation, suitability and appointments.

4. Faults would include: stiff, rough, or choppy gaits; inconsistent rhythm and balance; above or behind the bit; poll not above withers; crooked or sideways movement.

Any tendency to move in a Western style must be penalized. When asked to extend a gait, the animal should remain in balance and lengthen his stride without quickening his tempo. Strong contact, over collection, excessive action, and excessive speed at any gait must be penalized.

B. Gaits

1. Gaits to be smooth, balanced, collected, and consistent with conformation type of animal.

a. Walk: Regular, elastic, and ground covering four beat gait; engaging the hind legs.

b. Trot: Balanced, free moving and elastic two beat gait, with somewhat collected balance.

c. Canter: Collected, smooth and straight on both leads, with three clean beats.

2. Movement for all types except Saddle type shall be medium or round, with forward reach and knee and hock flexion, but nothing in the extreme.

3. Saddle type movement shall be rounded and may display higher action, with more knee and hock flexion.

A. General Regulations

1. Entries to give a brilliant performance, with style, presence,

finish, balance and cadence. To enter the ring at a trot. May not be pre-loaded.

2. All entries must conform to regulations concerning hooves, manes and tails, and braids.

3. This class may be combined at the discretion of management.

4. Entries must walk prior to execution of trot, canter or reverse.

5. Entries are to back.

B. Gaits-All gaits to be performed in collected balance with high action, brilliance and presence both ways of the ring. High head carriage and great elevation of knees and hocks are normal. Knee flexion should be proportionate to hock flexion. The animal’s energy should be directed toward animation rather than speed.

1. To be shown at an animated and graceful walk, an animated natural trot and canter, both ways of the ring. All gaits to be performed in collected balance with natural elegance, natural animation, cadence and style both ways of the ring. Natural action and way of going required. Movement shall be consistent with conformation type of horse. There should be impulsion and power from behind, with knee and hock flexion with extension in front.

a. Walk: The animated walk is a highly collected gait, exhibiting much “primp” at a slow, regulated speed, with good action and animation. It should have snap and easy control. It can either be a two beat or four beat gait. It is performed with great style, elegance and airiness of motion. A flat footed walk is not to be penalized.

b. Trot: Natural, animated and cadenced, bold, with power from behind but the front light and airy, a true two beat gait.

c. Canter: True, collected, smooth and unhurried three beat gait; straight on both legs.

C. Judging

1. Faults would include: rough, short, or labored action; leaning or lugging on the bit; poll not above withers; excessive speed; crooked or sideways movement; excessive action in one gait or uneven action from gait to gait; exaggerated, artificial, or unnatural appearing action.

2. To be judged on performance, presence, quality, conformation, manners and suitability.

B.. Judge shall work the horses adequately but must not

overwork the entries. This is not a game or a fault and out class, and shall not be judged on an elimination basis. Final judging shall be on the basis of the best overall disciplined rail performance. At all times, the safety of the animals and exhibitors to be the first concern.

C. Disciplined Rail classes must be restricted to either only Western, Hunter or only English equipment. No points will be awarded to mixed seat classes.

D. Disciplined Rail Performance

1. Entries to be shown the same format as western or hunter disciplined rail but judged on requirements for saddleseat gaits, appointments and way of going.

2. The class routine shall be to perform work on the rail, and may include, but is not limited to:

a. A short walk, trot, extended or strong trot, or canter.

b. A hand gallop (no more than eight horses at a time, and twice around the ring).

c. Simple changes of lead each way of the ring (not more than twice for each lead.)

d. Starting into a canter from a halt.

e. Square stop.

f. Starting and traveling on the incorrect lead (counter canter).

g. Leg-yield both left and right on the rail and/or on the diagonal once each way.

h. Turn on forehand and/or haunches, once each way.

i. Shoulder-in and/or haunches-in and/or out at a walk and/or trot, once each way for each movement.

j. Stand quietly. k. Working of entrants “on the buckles” or without

contact of the reins is limited to the walk only. Any other movements will not be asked to be performed except with light contact. Riding “on the buckles” will not be considered riding with light

contact.

l. Judge may ask for additional safe work.

3. To be judged on performance, manners and conformation

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B. Ideal Arabian Class Performance

1. To be shown at a walk, normal trot, and canter, both ways of the ring.

2. Extended trot or strong trot may be required.

3. Entries must walk prior to execution of canter and reverse.

4 Animals may be asked to back.

5. Time limit for stripping/grooming is two (2) minutes.

6. To be judged 50% on performance and 50 % on conformation suited to the discipline.

a. Walk: True and flat-footed for pleasure classes.

b. Trot: Brisk, smart, cadenced and balanced without loss of form. An extended trot may be called for at the judge’s option,

c. Canter: Smooth, collected and straight on both leads, with the ability to

C. Class Procedure

1. All horses competing shall enter the arena as for a rail pleasure class and shall perform a rail class as per the judges instructions.

2. At the conclusion of the rail class entries will line up as normal at which time the grooms will be allowed to enter and assist in stripping the tack. At the conclusion of the two minutes, grooms will exit the ring and horses will be stood for individual conformation judging in place.

D Scoring

a. 50% on performance and manners in the rail work

B. 50% on conformation and Arabian type

E. Tack and Attire (See Saddle Seat ).

A. General Regulations and Appointments

1. Entries to give a performance showing style, presence, finish and cadence. To enter the ring at a Park trot.

2. Quarter boots or rubber bell boots are permitted.

3. Entries may be unchecked while lined up. Attendant may stand an entry on its feet and thereafter, he/she shall remain at least two paces distant from the head.

4. Entries not to back.

5. Four-wheeled vehicle only.

B. Gaits

1. All gaits to be performed both ways of the ring and are to

be collected and balanced, with high action, brilliance and presence. High head carriage and great elevation of knees and hocks are normal. Knee flexion should be proportionate to hock flexion. The animal’s energy should be directed toward animation rather than speed.

a. Walk: Collected, animated, brisk, with four beats, need not be flat-footed.

b. Park Trot: Animated, balanced two beat gait with cadence.

C. Judging

1. To be judged on performance, manners, quality, conformation and suitability.

2. Faults would include: stiff or choppy gaits; dragging hocks; unbalanced action; crooked or sideways movement.

3. Extreme speed to be penalized.

strides, flexed neck with poll higher than withers, and will display forward reach and flexion of knees and hocks.

tie of choice may be worn. All exhibitors shall wear a hat of choice. Exhibitor may wear rainwear or inclement weather apparel if weather conditions require. If female exhibitor is attired in short dress, a lap robe is required.

to a cart. The exhibitor shall be the only person permitted in such cart while the horse is being exhibited, and no pets shall be allowed in such cart during such exhibition. The cart shall be a pleasure type, two-wheeled, single-horse cart with seats for one or two persons. All carts

must be basket type equipped. No stirrup type carts or sulkies will be allowed. Dash and basket cover optional.

a. Equipment to be used shall include a whip suitable to the cart, light

horse breast collar harness to include surcingle with shaft tie downs or quick hitch and crupper and standard bridle.

breeching or thimbles, running martingales, cavesson noseband may be used at the option of the exhibitor.

elbow driving and bradoon overcheck are also permitted. However, all mouthpieces must be a minimum of 5/16 inch (7.9mm) in diameter measured one inch from the cheek.

standard shoes. No extended hooves, heavy shoes or toe weights allowed.

walk as directed by the announcer or ring steward. Each horse shall then be exhibited at the following gaits:

a. Walk.

b. Park Gait (normal trot)

c. Road Gait (faster, extended trot)

b. After all entries have finished their ring work and are lined up waiting to demonstrate the back, headers may quietly enter the ring and position themselves two to three feet in front and to the left of the horse’s head. Headers shall stand still with hands behind their back. Should it become necessary to restrain a horse prior to the completion of judging, the judge shall penalize that entry. Judges shall also penalize an entry whose header disturbs or distracts any horse. Headers shall be neatly dressed in Western or English attire.

each horse on the following basis:

1. Horse’s ability to assure a pleasurable drive using the required skills.

2. In the ready execution of the requirements stated above

C. Roadster
D. Obstacle Driving

A. General Regulations and Requirements

1. Horses are required to work over and through obstacles.

2. Show management and/or course designer must keep in

mind that the course must accommodate suitable two or four- wheel vehicles. Horses in the obstacle driving class

must not be asked to jump over any obstacles, but may be asked to drive over flat obstacles. Obstacles should

simulate conditions normally encountered on a pleasant afternoon drive.

3. This is not a timed event and the speed with which the course is completed should not be used in whole or in part to determine placing.

4. Suggested obstacles unique to driving:

b. Back the Pinto until an obstacle is bumped. Dislodging a “jump” could be used to evidence sufficient backing.

c. Drive in a straight line, keeping one wheel between a 12” minimum designated strip.

d. Drive over a flat obstacle such as water, flat plywood, or firmly anchored tarp.

e. Mount or dismount from either side of vehicle.

f. Carry objects in the vehicle.

g. Half circle serpentine-Trot through cones.

h. Deviation serpentine, trot through cones.

i. Drive through U. Dimensions are for walk through, for Trot thru add 2" to all dimensions.

j. Offset gates - Trot through first gate. Then, still at a trot, circle back behind first gate and around and through next gate.

B. Procedure

1. Each obstacle is to be assigned a point value by the course designer. The course will include a start/finish line .

2. The obstacles are to be completed as designated by the Show

Committee. Placing for the class will be determined by the total points accumulated within the time period allowed.

3. Ties will be broken by deducting points for the amount of time taken to return to the finish line after the time period is announced as being over by such method as a whistle.

4. The amount of times a particular obstacle may be repeated will be determined by the course designer, but no obstacle may be repeated until one or more other obstacles have been completed.

1. This class is to show the ability of a highly trained horse

2. Entries should give the appearance of being a pleasurable driving horse..

3. To be shown in a two wheeled vehicle.

4. Boots or bandages are prohibited.

5. To stand quietly and back readily.

6. To enter the ring at a normal trot.

7. To be shown at a flat-footed walk, a normal trot and a strong trot, both ways of the ring

8. Open to all types of Arabians- CEP<English, or roadster.

B. Class Procedure

1. Horses shall perform work on the rail that will include, but not be limited to:

a. A flat-footed walk, normal trot.

b. A strong trot (not to exceed twice around the ring).

c. Starting with a flat-footed walk, through a normal trot to a strong trot.

d. Stand quietly.

e. Pivot (horse to side pass as though there were a wall in front and behind with one wheel rolling). Pivot not to exceed 90% (Judge may ask for both right and left or either.).

f. Dismount from the cart and remount (No headers to be used and reins to be held at all times).

C. Judging

1. Judge shall work the horses adequately, but must not overwork the entries. This is not a game or a fault-and-out class and shall not be judged on an elimination basis.

2. Final judging shall be on the basis of the best overall disciplined rail performance.

3. To be judged 75% on performance, 25% on manners and conformation.

1.To be shown in an appropriate two or four-wheel vehicle, giving the appearance of being a pleasurable driving horse.

2. Entries to stand quietly and back readily.

3. All horsesto be stripped and judged on conformation and type after driving work is completed.

a. In addition to exhibitor, one or two attendants per Horse are permitted in the ring for stripping/ grooming and should enter immediately upon being signaled by judge to do so.

b. Animals are not to be re-harnessed.

c. Entries may be shown in hand, with headstall or halter, without being penalized.

d. Handler and driver must be the same.

e. Time limit for stripping/grooming is two (2) minutes.

4. Gaits & Procedure

a. To enter the ring at a normal trot.

b. To be shown at a flat-footed walk, a normal trot, and a strong trot, both ways of the ring.

5. Judging

a. Extreme speed to be penalized.

b. To be judged 50% on performance and manners, 40% on conformation, and 10% on Arabian type.

A. General Requirements and Regulations

1. All courses must be posted at least one hour before

scheduled time of class in a place readily available to exhibitors. The plan or diagram of the course must show the obstacles, which must be taken in the order indicated by numbers, but, apart from this, the exhibitor is not bound to follow a mandatory track. An arrow is used to indicate on the plan the direction in which each obstacle is to be taken. Responsibility for construction of courses is a function of show management, but judges should inspect each course after it has been set and inspect any jump that has been reset; and call the Show management’s attention to anything that would tend to result in unfair or inappropriate courses. The Show management should take into consideration the quality and experience of horses available in determining the height of fences for each class. The premium list must include height and spread for fences and which judging method will be used for scoring.

B. Course Performance

1. Time classes — Time shall be taken from the instant the horse’s chest reaches the starting line until it reaches the finishing line.

2. Time shall be taken out while a knocked-down jump is being replaced - that is, from the moment the exhibitor gets his/her mount in position to retake the jump until the proper authority signals that the jump has been replaced.

3. Circling once upon entering the ring and once upon leaving is permissible.

4.Any form of circle or circles, whereby the Horse crosses its original track between two consecutive obstacles, stops advancing toward or turns away from the next fence except to retake an obstacle after a disobedience, is considered a second disobedience. This is a judgment call. (Note: Coming sideways or zigzagging toward an obstacle does not constitute a disobedience unless the Horse passes or turns its back to the next obstacle or the finish line).

5. Horses must cross the starting line mounted between the markers and, to complete a course, they must cross the finishing line between the markers in the proper direction mounted, except in fault and out classes.

C. Course Design

1. The first criterion of a good course is its suitability to the capabilities of the Horses which will jump it and to conditions of the class. Obstacles should be attractive and varied. Care should be taken to insure that all fences represent fair, tests of a Horse’s ability and training.

2. All fences and/or components must be capable of being knocked down and should be neither so light or poorly supported that they fall at a slight touch, nor so heavy or firmly supported that they can hardly be dislodged. A type of standard in which a rail rests on top of the post may not be used.

3. Spread jumps — A spread jump is an obstacle or combination of elements taken in one jump and negotiated in the proper direction.

a. A spread jump is measured from the two outermost top extremities on a line parallel to the ground.

b. As a general rule, it is wise to allow at least 9" differences in the heights of the various elements of a spread jump, which will normally insure that the first element is not too high relative to the highest one.

c. A solid component (i.e., coop, wall, etc.) must not be used as part of the furthermost element.

4. Combinations — A double, treble, or multiple jump “combination” is composed of two, three or more jumps with a maximum inner distance between them of 39’5".

a. Must be taken in two, three or more successive jumps. The distance is measured from the base of the one jump on the landing side to the base of the next jump on the take-off side.

5. Distances— Distances between fences and between elements of an in and out should be basically the same as for Hunter Over Fences classes.

6. Fences — The types of fences permitted in Jumper classes include square oxers, targets, painted rails, triple bars, and hog backs.

a. Brush jumps must have a clearly visible bar resting on, or placed above or beyond same.

b. An obstacle composed of a single rail is not recommended and may not be used in classes3’0" or over.

c. Double crossed poles (i.e., two pairs of crossed poles, with a spread between them) must not be used, and care should be exercised in constructing single crossed poles to prevent abnormal difficulties.

7. Start and Finish — Both a starting line at least 12’ from the first obstacle and a finishing line at least 24’ beyond the last obstacle must be indicated by two markers, at least 12’ apart, set on each end of each line.

8. Design — Courses shall consist of at least eight, but no more than twelve fences

a. A fence may be jumped more than once if so designed.

9. Heights — The minimum height for any class in the first round shall be 2’9". Classes shall be 2"9" to 3’0" in the first round and not to exceed 3’6" in subsequent rounds with spreads 3’3" to 3’6" (not to exceed 4’0"); 3’0" to 3’3" in first round (not to exceed 3’9") with spreads 3’3" to 3’6" (not to exceed 4’3"); 3’3" to 3’6" in first round (not to

exceed 4’3") with spreads 3’6" to 3’9" (not to exceed 4’6"); 3’6" to 3’9" in first round (not to exceed 5’0") with spreads

3’9" to 4’0" (not to exceed 5’0"); 3’9" to 4’0" in first round (not to exceed 5’6") with spreads 4’0" to 4’6" (not to exceed 5’6"); 4’0" to 4’3" in first round (no maximum) with spreads to 5’0" (no maximum).

D. Scoring. Jumpers are scored in a mathematical basis, and penalty faults, which include Disobediences, Falls, Knockdowns, Touches, and Time Penalties, as outlined below, shall be incurred between the starting line and the finishing line.

1. When a horse makes 2 or more faults at any obstacle, only the major fault counts, or, in the case of equal faults, only one will count, except in case of disobedience, which counts in addition.

2. When an obstacle is composed of several elements in the same vertical plane, a fault at the top element is the only one penalized.

3. When an obstacle to be taken in one jump is composed of several elements not in the same vertical plane (oxer, triple bar, etc.), faults at several elements are penalized as one fault.

4. When an obstacle requires two or more jumps (in-and-out), the faults committed at each obstacle are considered separately. In case of a refusal or run-out at one element of an in and out, entry must re-jump the previous as well as the following elements.

5. Disobediences

a. Refusal — This constitutes stopping in front of an obstacle to be jumped, whether or not horse knocks it down or displaces it.

b. Run-out—— Evading or passing the obstacle to be jumped or the finish line.

c. Loss of Gait — Loss of forward movement (halt orstep backward) by horse after crossing starting line, unless due to refusal or run-out or an order from a judge due to unforeseen circumstances,

shall be penalized as a disobedience.

6. Falls

a. Fall of horse and/or exhibitor shall result in elimination.

b. In Fault and Out classes, if the fall or disobedience occurs after landing, the horse will be scored as though the fault has occurred at the next approaching obstacle.

c. Even when the penalty of “Elimination” is incurred, the exhibitor will be credited with obstacles already cleared.

7. Knockdowns

a. An obstacle is considered knocked down when a Horse or exhibitor, by contact lowers any part thereof which establishes the height of the obstacle or the height of any element of a spread obstacle, even when the falling part is arrested in its fall by any portion of the obstacle.

8. Touches

a. Touches shall be scored as outlined in “Table I”.

b. At a brush element, the touch of the brush only, without touching the framework or pole on top thereof, is not scored as a fault.

9. Elimination — Any of the following shall result in elimination of the entry:

a. Failure to enter ring within one minute of being called.

b. Failure to jump in designated order.

c. Deliberately addressing an obstacle.

d. Failure to cross starting line within one minute after signal to proceed.

e. Jumping obstacle before it is reset or without waiting for signal to proceed.

f. Exhibitor and/or Horse leaving arena before finishing course.

g. Three cumulative disobediences (anywhere on course).

10. Ties — Ties involving first place only may be jumped off or owners of tied Horses may elect to toss a coin. Horses that are tied for other than first place shall remain tied. Exhibitors may toss a coin for the ribbon unless management provides additional ribbons for tied Horses. When tied Horses are under one ownership or management, the exhibitor may designate the order of placement. A Judge or Steward shall conduct the breaking of ties when they are to be determined by the tossing of a coin or designation of placement under one management or ownership. Any exhibitor who advises the Judge that he/she will not participate in a jump-off is thereupon placed last of the exhibitors in that jump-off. Should there be one remaining exhibitor in the jump-off, he/she is required to attempt at

least the first obstacle in order to earn top placement in the jumpoff.

11. Jump-offs

a. Jump-offs will be held over the original course.

b. Courses may be shortened for the first jump-off and must be shortened in the event there is more than one jump-off.

c. In classes where there is a spread jump, that fence must remain in all jumpoffs.

d. Except in Fault and Out classes, when two or more Horses incur the penalty of elimination during a jump-off, they remain tied, regardless of the cause of elimination or the point at which the penalty was incurred.

e. An exhibitor who withdraws in a jump-off must always be placed after a exhibitor who has been eliminated in the same jump-off.

E. Judging methods

1.Touch Classes (Time does not apply in Touch classes).

a. Touch of obstacle with any portion of Horse’s body behind stifle’— 1/2 fault.

b. Touch of obstacle with any portion of Horse’s body in front of stifle or with any part of exhibitor or equipment’— 1 fault.

c. Knockdown of obstacle, standard or wing with any portion of Horse, exhibitor or equipment— 4 faults.

d. 1st disobedience (anywhere on course) — 3 faults.

e. 2nd cumulative disobedience (anywhere on course) — 6 faults.

f. 3rd cumulative disobedience (anywhere on course) — elimination.

2. Knockdown Classes (Faults and time)

a. Faults and eliminations are scored in exactly the same manner as in

“Table I” except that touches are not penalized.

b. Time may be taken in the first round, first jump-off, or second jump-off. Premium list must clearly state at which point in the competition time will be taken.

c. Fault and Out — The winner to be the Horse clearing the most jumps without a fault as defined in “Table II”. Time does not apply in this class.

D. Show Hack

E. Hunter Over Fences/ Working Hunter Classes

a. The plan or diagram of the course must show the

obstacles, which must be taken in the order indicated by numbers.

b. Exhibitor is not bound to follow a compulsory track.

c. An arrow is used to indicate on the plan the direction in which each obstacle is to be taken.

2. Circling once upon entering the ring and once upon leaving is permissible.

3. Entries must return to the ring for conformation or soundness judging in the same complete bridle in which they have performed or they may be refused an award.

5. The Show management should take into consideration the quality and experience of Horses available in determining the height of fences for each class (i.e., beginning Horses use lower fences than more experienced Horses, who usually will not jump well if the jumps are too low).

6. The premium list must include the exact height of fences to be jumped in each class (i.e., Fences 3’0").

B. Course Design

1. A Hunter course shall be a course which management

deems a fair test of a Hunter.

a. Fences shall simulate obstacles found in the hunting field such as natural post and rail, brush, gate and chicken coop.

b. Jumps such as triple bar, hog’s back or targets are prohibited.

2. In handy classes, fences should simulate those found in t hunting country.

a. The course should have at least two changes of direction.

b. Entries to trot over one fence toward the end of the course.

c. A ground line is recommended for all fences.

3. Courses shall consist of at least six fences

a. A fence may be jumped more than once if so designed.

b. A course should have no more than ten fences.

c. A course should have at least one change of direction in all classes.

d. In all 3’3” classes, a combination (in-and-out) should be included.

4. Distances between fences shall be set as 12’ multiples (i.e., an in-and-out with one stride between fences would be 24’; a two stride, 36’).

a. An in-and-out is considered as two obstacles, but

must never be used as a first fence.

5. The top element of all fences must be securely placed so that a slight rub will not cause a knockdown.

a. Fifty percent or more of the fences must be the required height.

b. None shall be more than 2" over or under.

c. Brush jumps may be lower.

6. The minimum height for any class shall be 2’6".

7. The maximum height for any class shall be 4’0”.

8. A spread jump is an obstacle or combination of elements taken in one jump and negotiated in the proper direction.

weather conditions or arena footing (too deep, packed, too hard, or too wet) would so warrant. Safety of horse and/or rider should always be given priority.

Height 2’6” 2’9” 3’0”

Distance

(3) strides 47’ 47’6” 48’

(4) strides 59’ 59’6” 60’

(5) strides 70’6” 71’ 72’

(6) strides 82’ 82’6” 84’

(7) strides 93’6” 94’ 96’

C. Judging

1. Performance — An even hunting pace, manners, jumping style, together with faults and way of moving over the course, as well as when being jogged for soundness, will be considered in judging performance.

2. Conformation—— Quality, substance and soundness will

be considered in judging conformation.

3. Form— Judge shall penalize unsafe jumping and bad form over fences, whether touched or untouched.

4. Working Hunter Over Fences; Open, Handy — To be judged on performance, soundness and suitability.

5. Conformation Hunter Over Fences; Open, Handy — To be

judged on performance, conformation and suitability.

D. Scoring

1. Touches— Light touches are not to be considered, unless the result of bad form.

2. Knockdowns — An obstacle is considered knocked down when its height is lowered by horse or exhibitor. Knockdowns are scored as follows:

a. With any part of Horse’s body behind stifle’— 4 faults.

b. With any part of the Horse’s body in front of stifle —8 faults.

3. Disobediences — Disobediences are scored per class, as follows:

a. 1st refusal, runout, bolting on course, extra circle or showing an obstacle to a Horse — 8 faults.

b. 2nd refusal, runout, bolting, extra circle, showing obstacle — 8 faults.

c. 3rd refusal, runout, bolting, extra circle, showing obstacle — elimination.

d. failure to keep proper course — elimination.

4. Falls — Fall of Horse and/or exhibitor in competition shall result in elimination.

6. In case of a refusal or runout at the second element of an in-and-out, the exhibitor may re-jump the first element as well as the second.

A. General Regulations and Requirements

1. Open to All Arabians

2. Entries shall give the appearance of being suitable for dressage competition.

3. The Show Hack is a suitable section for the well trained animal.

4. Show Hacks must be balanced and show vitality, animation, presence, supreme quality.

5. Soundness is required.

6. Mane and tail may be braided, but must not be roached.

7. Shoeing regulations must be consistent with type shown.

a. For Half -arab type entries in this class, hoof length is

restricted to no longer than five (5) inches and one single pad formed of a continuous material, either synthetic or leather, that lies flat against both the sole of the foot and shoe (may be thicker at the heel), with no baffles, waffles, rims or projections.

8. A Show Hack shall be able to perform all of the required

gaits with a noticeable transition between the normal, collected, and extended gaits.

9. The Horse must be under complete control and easily ridden. Obedience to the rider is of prime importance. If the entry exhibits clear transitions in a balanced and level

manner, appearing to be giving a comfortable and pleasurable ride, it is performing correctly for this class.

10. Exhibitors enter the ring in a counter clockwise direction at the normal walk or normal trot.

B. Tack

1. Any type English saddle may be used.

2. Bridles may be either double, pelham, snaffle, or kimberwick.

3. Martingales, figure-eight or dropped nosebands, protective boots and/or bandages of any kind are prohibited.

4. Leather brow bands only, either solid or edged with a maximum of 1/4" trim, are permitted. Flashy or colored brow bands, or those of materials other than leather are

prohibited.

5. Whips not exceeding 48" and/or spurs are optional.

C. Attire

1. Black jacket or dark coat.

2. Top hat, bowler hat, or conservatively colored hunting cap.

3. White or light tan breeches.

4. White hunting stock.

5. Black boots.

6. Saddle suits and Kentucky jodhpurs are prohibited.

D. Gaits

1. All gaits to be correct and pure. Good balance, freedom of

movement, lively impulsion (but not high action), and true, straight movement needed. Correct engagement and rhythm is the basis for balanced, elastic, and cadenced movements.

2. All gaits must be performed both ways of the arena.

3. Light contact must be maintained with reins at all gaits.

4. A judge may not request that gaits be performed only on snaffle or curb.

5. Judges are required to consider the performance at each gait equally in adjudicating this class.

6. The collected and extended gaits must be called for; i.e., collected walk, extended walk, normal walk; collected trot, extended trot, normal trot; collected canter, extended

canter, normal canter and hand gallop.

7. At the discretion of the judge, entries may be asked to halt and rein-back while on the rail.

8. Walk, a four-beat gait: Straight, true and flat-footed.

a. Normal Walk: Regular and unconstrained, moving energetically and calmly forward.

b. Collected Walk: Strides are shorter and higher than at the normal walk.

The head approaches the vertical, but should never move behind it. Pacing is a serious fault.

c. Extended Walk: The entry is allowed to lengthen

frame and stride while exhibitor maintains light rein contact. The horse should cover as much ground as possible without rushing.

9. Trot, a two-beat gait: Free-moving, straight, exhibitor maintaining light contact with horse’s mouth at all times.

a. Normal Trot: Light, crisp, balanced and cadenced, with rider posting.

b. Collected Trot: The stride is shorter and lighter, while maintaining balance and impulsion. The neck is more raised and arched than at the normal trot as head

approaches the vertical line, never moving behind it. Exhibitor is sitting.

c. Extended Trot: Maintaining the same cadence and performing at medium speed, while lengthening stride as a result of greater impulsion from the hindquarters. Pinto should remain light in exhibitor’s hand as it lengthens its frame. Exhibitor is posting.

10. Canter or three-beat gait: Straight on both leads, smooth.

a. Normal Canter: Light even strides, should be moved into without hesitation.

b. Collected Canter: Marked by the lightness of the forehand and the engagement of the hindquarters, the collected canter is characterized by supple, free shoulders

. Neck is more raised and arched than in a normal canter as the head approaches the vertical line, never moving behind it.

c. Extended Canter: Maintaining the same cadence, the entry lengthens its stride as a result of greater impulsion from the hindquarters. Entry should remain light in exhibitor’s hand as it lengthens its frame period.

11. Hand Gallop: The hand gallop is performed with a long, free, ground covering stride.

a. The amount of ground covered may vary between

entries due to difference in natural length of stride.

b. The distinction between hand gallop and extended canter is, the latter

being the ultimate linear extension of stride within the hand of the rider; the hand gallop being a looser, more free elongation of stride and frame of the entry.

c. A decided lengthening of stride should be shown while the entry remains controlled, mannerly, correct and straight on both leads.

d. Extreme speed to be penalized.

e. No more than eight (8) horses may hand gallop at any one time.

E. Scoring

1. 55% on performance;

2. 20% on quality;

3. 15% on conformation;

4. 10% on manners.

5. Fall of Horse or exhibitor is cause for elimination.

F. Faults

1. Pacing in the walk

2. Four beat canter

3. Hollow back

4. Moving on the forehand

5. Behind the bit or over-collected

6. Poll level with or lower than withers

7. Excessive action

8. Inconsistent gaits

9. Any tendency to move in a Western style jog, jog trot, or lope

E. Hunter in Hand
F. Dressage Model
G. Sporthorse Undersaddle

Racing and Endurance Division
A. Arabian Racing
B. Endurance Racing
C. Competitive Trail

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Class specifications to be completed……..

C. Youth Education-

1. In conjunction with each show, we will hold a youth horse judging. The local 4H, pony clubs and youth horse judging teams will be invited to attend via notification of the local agricultural extension agent. The host will offer both a team judging and individual prize. The winners would be those most closely matching the official judges card.

2. We will also hold educational clinics at the shows by getting trainers to donate their time to the kids.

3. We will also offer fun awards for the kids like best junior owner groomed, best horsekeeping at the show, etc, like pony club does.

V. Ethics-still to be completed

A. Inhumane Treatment-Inhumane treatment of horses not to be tolerated.

B. Member Conduct- all members will be expected to behave in an ethical business like manner. Members exhibiting unethical behavior or business practices can be called before the board and have membership privileges revoked.

C. Exhibitor Conduct

D Prohibited Procedures

E. Prohibited Substances