j)
Any other safe and negotiable obstacle which could
reasonably be expected to be encountered on a trail
ride and meets the approval of the judge can be used.
k) A combination of one or more of the obstacles is
acceptable.
92.10 Unacceptable Obstacles
a) Tyres
b) Animals
c) Hides
d) PVC pipe
e) Jumps
f) Rocking or moving bridges
g) Water hazards
h) Flames, dry ice, fire extinguisher etc.
i) Elevated poles, logs or rails.
93. LUNGE LINE – Yearlings and 2 year olds only
The purpose of showing a horse on a lunge line is to
demonstrate that the horse has the movement,
manners/expression/attitude, and conformation to become
competitive under saddle.
93.1 Therefore, the purpose of this class is to reward:
a) Quality of movement, manners, expression and attitude;
b) Conformation suitable to future performance and the
horse is to be judged with its suitability as a future
performer under saddle in mind.
This class defines what it means to be a “western pleasure
prospect” or “hunter under saddle prospect.”
Yearlings are not expected to demonstrate the behaviour or
quality of a finished show horse, but only that performance
necessary for a reasonable presentation to the judge.
93.2 Class Format – the class consists of two sections to be
judged in the following order:
a) First Section
Conformation/Equipment Inspection – Each horse is to
be inspected by the Judge on conformation, proper
equipment and for evidence of abuse and inhumane
treatment. Each entry, individually, will be walked into
the arena to the Judge and pause for evaluation.
Horses 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
will be excused from the class at that time. Example of
Pattern illustrated below.
b) Second Section
Lunging Demonstration – The Judge will stand outside
the lunging circle.
The lunging demonstration will begin at the sound of a
whistle or other audible indicator when the horse has
reached the perimeter of the circle. Time will not begin
until the horse reaches this perimeter.
When the “begin” signal is given, the exhibitor will be
allowed 1 and ½ minutes (90 seconds) to present the
horse at all three gaits in both directions. At the end of
the 1 and ½ minutes, the signal will be given to signify
the end of the demonstration.
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