group to halt and stand quietly on a free rein (loosened
rein).
91. LEAD LINE – Youth only
a) Class will enter the ring at a flat footed walk turning
right and proceeding on a counter clockwise direction
on the rail;
b) The class will be worked on the rail at a walk in both
directions;
c) In the line-up the Judge may ask the exhibitor to back
up their horses;
d) The rider will be judged on their basic position in the
saddle, hand positions, leg position, seat position and
back position.
e) The horse must be led and controlled by an adult who
is over eighteen (18) years of age. A lead at least 1.8
metres long must be attached to a halter that is under
the bridle so that while the rider is on the rail the horse
is controlled by the adult. If the judge asks the rider to
back the horse in line up, the adult is not to aid the
rider. The adult should only keep the horse under
control.
f) A saddle with suitable stirrup length must be used;
g) The rider can ride in Western or English in this class
and attire is to match the gear
h) The adult handler must be dressed in appropriate attire
as per the Rule book.
92. LED TRAIL - Yearlings and 2 year old classes only
This class will be judged on the performance of the horse
over a minimum of six obstacles, with emphasis on
manners, response to the handler and attitude. Credit will
be given to horses negotiating the obstacles with style and
some degree of speed, providing correctness is not
sacrificed.
92.1 Horses will be penalised for any unnecessary delay while
approaching or negotiating the obstacles. Horses with
artificial appearance over obstacles should be penalised.
92.2 The course must be designed, however, to require each
horse to 6