Show management has the option of adding a “halfway” signal if they choose.
At the completion of their 1 and ½ minutes the entry will
retire from the lunging area and walk to the end of the
arena. The horses are to stand quietly, on the wall,
whilst the other exhibitors present their horses.
Exhibitors can begin work in the direction of their
choice. (counter or clockwise)
93.3 Equipment
a) Horses are to be shown in a halter. Either a regular or
show type halter is acceptable.
(Rope halters are not acceptable) Exhibitors are not to
be penalized for using a regular halter and plain lunge
line, nor are they to be rewarded for using a show
halter and show lunge line.
b) For the conformation inspection a lead shank, such as
used in halter or showmanship classes, can be
exchanged for the lunge line prior to the lunging
demonstration
c) For the lunging demonstration, the only attachment
allowed to the halter is the lunge line. Lead (leather,
nylon, soft rope or mecate) is attached with a clip or
leather strap to be fastened to the halter underneath the
jaw of the horse. The use of a lunge whip is
permissible.
d) Minimum length of the lead to be six (6) metres and
must not exceed nine (9) metres.
e) The lunge line must hang free from the halter without
touching any part of the horse.
f) No other equipment is allowed on the horse during the
class. Mechanical or retractable lunge lines are not
permitted.
g) Only 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.
93.4 Attire
Conventional western attire is mandatory, except if a
prospect is considered to be a Hunter prospect then
conventional English attire will be required. The type of
attire worn by the exhibitor is not to be a consideration in
placing the horse as long as the attire meets the
requirements stated above.
93.5 Gaits
Gaits are to be judged according to the AQHA rules for
Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle.
93.6 An exhibitor can show more than one (1) horse in a class
providing the same handler exhibits the horse in both parts
as described in Rule 93.2 Class Format. Other than in the
execution of Rule 93.2, the exhibitor must have a handler,
correctly attired for this class, to hold any additional exhibit
in the ring while awaiting finalisation of the class.
93.7 Judging
a) Western Pleasure prospects are to be shown at the
walk, jog and lope. Hunter Under Saddle prospects are
to shown at the walk, trot and canter.
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