AQHA 2015 Rule Book | Page 104

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