www. wsca. org 2025- Champ Show Special Edition- 16
Other scoring considerations: This class should be looked upon as a class that defines what it means to be a“ pleasure prospect” or“ hunter prospect” suitable to become a future performer under saddle. Therefore, attitudes and attributes that contribute to becoming a future performer will be rewarded within the gait scores. Higher gait scores will reflect: a) Above average to exceptional manners, expression, alertness, responsiveness, and pleasant attitude, b) Above average to exceptionally smooth transitions between gaits, c) Above average to excellent cadence and consistency at all three gaits.
Penalties and disqualifications. a) Five( 5)-point penalties will occur per direction: 1) Failure to walk a minimum of two horse lengths 2) Failure to jog / trot a minimum of 1 / 4( quarter) of a circle 3) Failure to demonstrate the correct lead for a minimum of 1 / 4( quarter) of a circle b) Disqualification will occur in the following instances: 1) Evidence of lameness- judge will immediately excuse horse from the arena 2) Striking of the horse to cause forward or lateral movement 3) Fall to the ground by horse. 4) Horse steps over or becomes entangled in the longe line 5) Improper equipment, evidence of abuse 6) Failure to show at all three gaits in both directions 7) Exhibitor shows disrespect towards the judge( s) 8) Any time the horse becomes detached from the handler 9) Failure to complete trot off for soundness in three attempts
2025 Futurity & Maturity Payout Chart placings 1 2 3 4 5 6
1-2 HORSES 95 % 5 % number of horses
3 HORSES |
80 % |
20 % |
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4 HORSES |
70 % |
20 % |
10 % |
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5 HORSES |
60 % |
25 % |
15 % |
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6-10 HORSES |
50 % |
25 % |
15 % |
10 % |
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11-15 HORSES |
45 % |
25 % |
15 % |
10 % |
5 % |
16-20 HORSES 40 % 25 % 15 % 10 % 7 % 3 %
Over 20, horses, an additional place will be added for every 3 horses. Example: 23 horses would pay to 7th place. 26 horses pays to 8th.