From the NWHA Rules Committee
The following rule changes will take effect for the 2024 show season .
Rule Clarification for 4.1.8 Joint Ownership , Leases & Contracts ( Part C )
c . AOT horse ownership established by joint ownership , leases , or contracts is forbidden .
Exception : Joint ownership through immediate family members is permitted . See section 1.1.2 Exhibitor b . 3 . Family for definition of “ immediate family .”
Under section 8.4 General Western
Cavessons may be worn in All Day Pleasure , Country Pleasure , and Spotted Saddle Horse designated western classes
A standard curb chain with curb hooks is allowed in all western classes and divisions
Both clear and black hoof polish will be allowed . All references to hoof black being prohibited have been removed from the rulebook .
Under section 6.3 Intermediate Equitation ( Versatility Rulebook )
A gait call clarification has been made to state the gait call for this class should be a trail walk and intermediate gait . An intermediate gait may be a flat walk , pleasure gait , show walk , or slow rack .
Western riders participating in Intermediate Equitation may rein with two hands . The rider may not switch their rein hand during the class if riding one-handed . Riders cannot switch between riding with one hand or riding with two hands during this class .
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