Section 8 Attire and Equipment
8.2 Horse Equipment
8.2.1 Bridle
A. English
Snaffle bits are permitted in English rail classes
B. Western
A snaffle or curb bit may be used no matter the age of the horse and may be ridden two handed in All Day Pleas-
ure and Country Pleasure Divisions Western rail classes.
10.21 Spotted Saddle Horse Classes
B. SSH may use cavessons in Western classes.
10.21 F.1. SSH Trail Pleasure Division
If shown in Western tack the exhibitor may use two hands to rein.
10.21 F-2. SSH Lite Shod Division
B. The Lite Shod shoe must not exceed that of a Park Lite Shod Shoe. Refer to NWHA Rule book section 8.3 (B)
for shoe requirements.
2020 Versatility Rule Changes
19.1 Trail Obstacle In Hand
The In Hand trail horse gives the impression of being able to negotiate any obstacle in-hand on a trail ride. It
can maneuver through a course of obstacles quietly, obediently, with physical skill and a good attitude. It
should travel through and between obstacles in a forward manner without compromising its calm, relaxed atti-
tude and way of going. It should approach each obstacle in a round relaxed frame looking down on approach in
a thinking manner viewing the needs required of it to begin and complete the obstacle with no apparent re-
sistance. The in-hand trail horse is skillful, confident and safe.
Class Specifications
Competitors may use English or Western tack and attire but not a combination of both.
Horse shall be shown in a halter
No crop, whip, chaps, chinks or spurs allowed.
The horse shall be led using the right hand. Excess lead should be held loosely, looped in the left hand.
Exhibitor Requirements.
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