Official 2016 AMHA Rule Book | Page 123

CL-055 OTHER HARNESS CLASSES A. Classes in all divisions of a driving competition may be offered for singles, pairs, tandems, unicorns, and four, six and eight-in-hands. 1. Single Fine Harness: open to a horse being shown in a viceroy or fine harness buggy with appropriate light harness. To be judged on quality of performance, presence, suitability of horse, type and conformation, IN THAT ORDER. Gaits: walk, animated trot, show your horse both ways of the ring. Cross entry between Formal Park Driving and Fine Harness class are acceptable. Horses shall stand quietly and shall rein back at the direction of the judge. (Amended 11-10-00, effective 01-02) 2. President’s Touch of Class: open to single horse or ANY multiple hitch. a. The essence of this competition is the word “elegance”. The winner will be the entry which, in the opinion of the judge, presents the most elegant effect. This will include vehicle, harness, horse, driver, passengers, etc., but above all, general impression. Performance will not be judged unless it detracts from the elegance of the entry. Multiple horses must perform as a single unit. b. Any type harness is acceptable, but should be appropriate for the type of vehicle or class specifications. c. Horses are to enter the ring at a trot and are to be judged at a walk and trot both ways of the ring. Horses shall stand quietly. (Amended 11-10-00, effective 01-02) (Amended 02-09, effective 01-10) CL-060 OBSTACLE CLASSES HALTER/DRIVING A. The obstacle course must be posted at the Show Office not less than (2) two hours prior to the class. Horses must be not less than (2) two years of age for Halter Obstacle and no less than (3) three years of age for Obstacle Driving. The course designer may not exhibit in obstacle classes. B. Class to be judged on performance and way of going with emphasis on manners throughout course. Entries will be evaluated on responsiveness and willingness, plus general attitude. C.  Maximum time 60 seconds per obstacle; judges are encouraged to advance on to the next obstacle any horse taking excessive time at an obstacle. Horse is to be penalized 121 SHOW RULES B. Antique Vehicle Class: open to single horse or any multiple hitch whose vehicle has wooden wheels. (May be restored vehicle or reproduction.) Turnouts will be judged 60% on appropriateness of vehicle, harness, horses(s) and dress, and 40% on performance. Multiples must perform as a unit. Gaits: Walk, Pleasure Trot, and Working Trot both ways of the ring. Horses shall stand quietly and shall rein back at the direction of the judge. (Amended 11-10-00, effective 01-02)