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WSCA Futurity Guidelines
Equipment Checks All exhibitors must allow their equipment and / or horse to be examined by the Judge. This includes, but is not limited to the use of the bit gauge, magnet or other equipment. At the judge’ s discretion, exhibitors may be requested to drop the headstall for the bit / bosal inspection. In the interest of safety when doing an equipment check of dropping the headstall / bridle, participants will be asked to“ dismount” from the horse when the headstall / bridle is dropped.
Class Refunds & Payouts Please note that all entries fees are non-refundable. Payouts will be made in the name of the person entering the horse.
General Credit is to be given to the horse that, under light control and without intimidation, goes softly and quietly while correctly performing the required gaits. The overall picture of a good mover is a horse that goes forward with comfort, self carriage, confidence and willingness, a fluid stride with a full extension of the limbs, and a head and neck carriage that is naturally comfortable and compatible with the horses’ conformation. Transitions will be smooth, without interruption of forward motion. The horse will exhibit a pleasant look, with clear, bright eyes and a willing attitude.
In all Halter and Longe Line classes a regular or show halter that is made of flat nylon or leather with a minimum width of ¾ of an inch must be used. Silver adornment will not count over a good working halter. During warm-up period, horses must be ridden with the same equipment required in the event.
Longe Line The purpose of showing a yearling on a longe line is to demonstrate that the horse has the movement, manners / expression / attitude, and conformation to become competitive under saddle. Therefore, the purpose of this class is to reward: a) Quality of Movement, b) Manners / Expression / Attitude, c) Conformation suitable to future performance and the horse should be judged with its suitability as a future performer under saddle in mind. This class should define what it means to be a“ Western Pleasure prospect” or“ Hunter Under Saddle prospect.” Because these are yearlings, they are not expected to demonstrate the behavior or quality of a finished show horse, but only that performance necessary for a reasonable presentation to the judge.
Class Format
The class will consist of two parts: 1) a longeing demonstration lasting one and one-half minutes( 90 seconds) 2) a conformation inspection. a. Show Management is required to provide a 5-minute warm-up period for all exhibitors. b. The conformation inspection will occur prior to the longeing demonstration. Each entry will be walked into the arena to the judge and pause for evaluation individually. They will then trot off straight and around a cone and take a place on the rail at the direction of the show official. All entries will be inspected in this fashion and as the“ trot-off” is administered, horse showing evidence of lameness should be excused from the class at that time. c. The longeing demonstration will begin at the sound of a whistle or other audible indicator. When the“ begin” signal is given, the exhibitor will be allowed 1 ½ minutes( 90 seconds) to present the horse at all three gaits in both directions. At the end of 1 ½ minutes, the signal will be given to signify the end of the demonstration. Show management has the option of adding a“ half-way” signal if they choose.
Equipment Horses are to be shown in a halter as described in under Equipment rules. Either a regular or show type halter is acceptable. a) For the longeing demonstration, the only attachment allowed to the halter is the longe line. The longe line may not exceed 30 ' in length with a snap attached to the halter. The longe line must hang free from the halter without