AQHA 2015 Rule Book | Page 111

drive, with a maximum of 20 percent on condition and conformation. e) Horses must be shown with standard hooves and shoes. No extended hoofs, heavy shoes or toe weights allowed. f) Horses are to enter the ring in the same direction. Each horse will then be exhibited at the walk, park gait and road gait in both directions of the show ring. At the direction of the ring steward, such change of direction is to be accomplished by the horses crossing the show ring while walking only. g) Each horse will also be required to back easily and straight and stand quietly. h) No exhibitor will drive a horse while standing in the cart, either in the arena or warm-up area, nor will any horse be left unbridled or unattended while hooked to a cart. 95. RANCH RIDING 95.1The purpose of the Ranch Riding horse is to reflect the versatility, attitude and movement of a working horse. The horse’s performance is to simulate a horse riding outside the confines of an arena and that of a working ranch horse. This class will show the horses ability to work at a forward, working speed while under control by the rider. Light contact will be rewarded and the horse will not be s