P
leasure Driving:
This is the ideal class for the driving horse who carries himself in an Andalusian/ Lusitano hunter pleasure type frame.
2. Excessive knee action and/or speed must be penalized.
Qualifying Gaits:
1. Walk - A four-beat gait, which is to be true, flat-footed and ground covering.
2. Normal Trot - A two-beat gait, which is balanced overall, relaxed and easy going with elasticity and freedom of movement.
3. Strong Trot - A strong trot is to be faster with a lengthened stride, maintaining balance, ease and freedom of movement.
4. It is imperative that the horse give the distinct impression of being a pleasure to drive. A quiet, responsive mouth is paramount. All gaits must be performed with willingness and obvious ease, cadence, balance and smoothness.
H
eritage Tack and Attire:
Entrants must submit a narrative not to exceed one minute in length to be read by
the announcer during the class describing and the period and heritage it represents.
1. Exhibitors shall enter the ring in a counterclockwise direction at the trot.
2. Exhibitors shall show their horses at the walk, trot and canter both ways of the ring.
Entries shall be judged 70% attire and 30% on performance.
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