Failure to exhibit change of speed when requested
Severe Faults in the Overall Appearance of Exhibitor and
Horse (avoids disqualification but will be placed below other
exhibitors that do not incur a severe fault) include:
Touching horse
Grabbing the saddle horn or any other part of the saddle
Cueing with the end of the romal
Severe Faults of the Performance (avoids disqualification
but will be placed below other exhibitors that do not incur a
severe fault) include:
Kicking at other horses, exhibitors, or judge
Severe disobedience or resistance by horse including, but
not limited to rearing, bucking, or pawing
Disqualifications (will not be placed) include:
Failure by exhibitor to wear correct number in visible
manner
Wilful abuse
Excessive schooling or training
Fall by horse or rider
Illegal use of hands on reins
Use of prohibited equipment
Knocking over the cone or going off pattern
Spurring in front of the shoulder
104. WESTERN PLEASURE
A good pleasure horse has a free-flowing stride of
reasonable length in keeping with his conformation. He
should cover a reasonable amount of ground with little
effort. Ideally, he should have a balanced, flowing motion.
He should carry his head and neck in a relaxed, natural
position, with his poll level with or slightly above the level of
the withers. He should not carry his head behind the
vertical, giving the appearance of intimidation, or be
excessively nosed out, giving a resistant appearance. His
head should be level with his nose slightly in front of the
vertical, having a bright expression with his ears alert. He
should be shown on a reasonably loose rein, but with light
contact and control. He should be responsive, yet smooth,
in transitions when called for. When asked to extend, he
should move out with the same flowing motion. Maximum
credit should be given to the flowing, balanced and willing
horse which gives the appearance of being fit and a
pleasure to ride.
104.1 A show may have up to four (4) western pleasure
classes.
a) If four (4) western pleasure classes are to be held, they
will be the following:
i) Senior western pleasure shown with a bit.
ii) Junior western pleasure shown with either a bit,
hackamore or snaffle bit.
iii) Three year old western pleasure shown with either
a bit or snaffle bit.
iv) Two year old western pleasure shown with
hackamore or snaffle. NB: This class can only be
run from 1st January to 31st July in any year.
b) If three (3) western pleasure classes are to be held,
they will be the following:
i) Senior western pleasure shown with a bit.
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