Ring etiquette and safety
Sportsmanlike conduct
Results as shown by the performance of the horse
are not to be considered more important than the
manner used in obtaining them.
d) Class procedure – All exhibitors must work as a
group (or in groups) of eight (8) or less. Rider will
compete on the rail at a walk and jog both ways of the
ring, line up and complete an individual workout.
Riders will remain in the ring throughout the individual
workouts.
e) Individual workout – Horses will be shown at two (2)
gaits – walk and jog.
Walk from place in line around 1st marker to 2nd
marker.
Take up a jog and continue around 3rd marker back
to 2nd marker. Stop. Back four (4) steps.
Walk back and line up.
97.6 Walk, Jog/Trot, Lope/Canter Western Horsemanship
Riders that choose to ride the walk, trot/jog, canter/lope
classes are no longer eligible for the RWD walk, trot/jog
classes. Western equipment and attire must follow rules as
set forth in the AQHA Official Handbook with the
exceptions of authorized adaptations. Riders must wear a
properly fitted and fastened with harness, ASTM approved
protective helmet. A western hat may be affixed over the
helmet. No equipment is allowed that would in any way
affix the rider to the horse or saddle with the exception of
light rubber bands. Safety stirrups (covered or other
approved safety stirrups) are required if rider is unable to
wear boots with heels.
a) The following points have equal consideration in
judging the class;
Rider's balance
Rider's seat
Use of aids
Ability to follow directions
Ring etiquette and safety
Sportsmanlike conduct
Results as shown by the performance of the horse are
not to be considered more important than the manner
used in obtaining them.
b) Class Procedure - All exhibitors must work as a group
(or in groups) of ten (10) or less. Riders will compete on
the rail at a walk, jog and lope both ways of the ring,
line up and complete an individual workout. Riders will
remain in the ring throughout the individual workouts.
c) Individual Workout - Horses will be shown at three (3)
gaits - walk, jog and lope. Walk forward from line-up to
begin at marker one