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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