f. Stop on rail, do a 180 degree pivot, pause, standing
quietly. Then on judge’s command, drive on in the
reverse of the original direction at a walk or collected
trot.
“0” qualifying points. Amendment passed as optional at
Local, Championship & World Shows. (Amended 02-08, effective
01-09)
CL-050 MULTIPLE HITCHES
A. Classes may be offered for pairs, tandems, unicorns, fourin-hands, six-in-hands, or more, and shall be shown to the
appropriate vehicle.
B. Gait requirements: Hitches are to enter the show ring at a Trot
going counter-clockwise. Draft hitches must be judged showing
two gaits, a trot and a flat-footed walk, working both directions
of the arena. Light harness hitches must be judged showing
three gaits, extended trot, trot and flat-footed walk, working
both directions in the arena. All hitches must be required
to stand quietly, back readily, and cut a figure eight at a trot.
(See diagram insert). Prior to beginning the figure eight, each
exhibitor/hitch must stop and properly address the judge(s).
At all times hitches are to show an ability to work as a unit
with evenness of tugs, and judged on performance, presence,
quality, manners, and matching. In tandem, the traces/tugs
between the leader and wheel horses should slightly dip. The
lead horse is to demonstrate that it is not doing the work.
(Amended 11-10-00, effective 01-02)
(Amended 2-26-05, effective 01-06)
(Amended 11-06, effective 01-07)
C. Description:
1. Draft Hitch-Horses must be harnessed in collar with full
hames and be hitched to an appropriate draft wagon or
vehicle, which may display owner and/or horses’ name.
2. Light Harness-Horses must be harnessed in fine harness
with breast collar or full collar (no full hames) and show
to an appropriate carriage or vehicle.
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D. The following multiple hitch classes will be offered at the
Championship and World Championship Shows:
Multiple Hitch Light Harness - Pairs or Tandem
Multiple Hitch Light Harness - Three or More
Multiple Hitch Draft Harness - Pairs or Tandem
Multiple Hitch Draft Harness - Three or More