AQHA 2015 Rule Book | Page 109

b) Any horse that does not exhibit these gaits in both directions will be disqualified. c) Judge will immediately excuse any horse who exhibits obvious lameness at any time during the class. d) If a horse is playing on the lunge line, it will not count against the horse. The Judge will, however, penalise the horse for excessive bucking, running off, stumbling or displaying attitudes that are uncomplimentary to pleasure horses. e) The Judge will not discriminate for or against muscling, but rather look for a total picture, emphasising balance, structural correctness and athletic capability. 93.8 Scoring Moveme