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If a mundane disabled driver comes with a trained horse and specialized equipment, take the opportunity to see how they do it. There are some ntastic modifications to vehicles to create wheelchair accessible carriages. The driver, horses, and service dogs each know how to help and keep thing safe. What are the concerns in regards to tying a hitched horse? The first concern is that when a rider ties tie a horse up, he takes off the bridle, puts on a halter, and leaves the saddle on. For tying purposes, harnessed horses equal saddled horses; hitched horses do not. The golden rule is BRIDLE ON WITH REINS ATTACHED AND RUN THROUGH THE TURRETS, WHENEVER THE HORSE IS HITCHED. See loose hitched horse for further information. The second concern is that the horse will slip a bridle while tied and you will again be in violation of the golden rule. Closely supervised horses, such as those being hitched or unhitched, are at a lower risk for having problems. Horses tied and left are a large concern. Hitched horses should always be closely attended. What kind of concerns should the marshal address in regards to footing, equipment, and space? Driving turnouts tend to be longer and may require more space than a rider and horse. In terms of some relative distances, a ridden dressage court is either 20m by 40m or 20m by 60m. A driven dressage field is 40m by 80m or 40m by 100m. Driven turnouts can fit in less space, but more room is useful, particularly for warm-up time. If it can be made safe for the populace, parking lots (especially dirt or grass ones) and roads provide long, straight stretches where drivers can work the jitters out when warming up. When in doubt, providing your drivers with room to move forward creates a safer atmosphere. In terms of competing at games, the distance needed will also vary with turnout. 2m wide generates an opening than almost any turnout should be able to drive between. In terms of turns a horse four-in-hand needs about 12 m long clearance for a serpentine while a single pony needs 8m long. Play with distances and use your best judgment in regards to the balance between challenging and frustrating your drivers. When in doubt, set the course at the maximum distance so that everyone can play and so that you dont spend you whole day adjusting the course. Footing for driving is ideally firmer than for riding since the horse must drag the vehicle through it. Small ponies find deep footing more of a challenge since they tend to be pulling a higher percentage of their body weight. Pulling the vehicle at the trot may be easier than pulling at a walk. Backing in deep footing can be very hard. Remember, when in doubt allow your drivers to move FORWARD. Most games and quest equipment used for riding is adaptable to driving. Drivers may need longer lances, spears, cudgels, etc to clear the width of the carriage. Our SCA games tend to be run with portable equipment. Be aware that anything the gets knocked over might get run over. Wheels do not jump. If drivers are expected to get close to a piece of equipment, take care that said equipment will not tangle in the wheels. What do I do with a runaway? The driver should stay on the box. There is no bailing off in driving if you are the one with the reins (see loose hitched horse). If there is room to run and the vehicle is stable, let them run. Most of the time, they will come back to sanity before too long. If they are not coming back, the driver should steer them at a solid object (think the side of a barn) that is too tall for the horse to think about jumping it and hang on. Either they will stop abruptly, turn sharply and thus slow down, or they will run into the wall. Avoid cars and pavilions. What should I do with a loose, hitched horse? If they are alone in a fenced area, let them run. If they are loose on the grounds, direct them to an area without cars, pavilions, etc. Then catch them like a loose, unhitched horse. Always remember, that they are being chased by the vehicles and that the horse will fit through spaces that the vehicle will not.

Part I Showing Regulations and General Description Section 1 Eligibility. 1. In order to compete, all horses must be registered with the American Saddlebred Registry or the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation. They must be entered in their full registered names with registration numbers and under the names of the owner(s) of record with the A.S.R. Or the C.L.R.C. 2. A copy of the registration s showing recorded ownership, or a copy of the registration s with a Certificate of Eligibility to Show issued by the American Saddlebred Registry must be submitted with entry form at the time of entry or presented to competition office before competition number will be released unless the competition, at their discretion, confirms registration electronically with the American Saddlebred Registry or the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation; competition management is responsible for notifying Exhibitors of this requirement. See GR1309.2a(5). Exception: Horses shown in any USEF Regular Competition prior to December 31, 1979, and Saddlebred-type ponies Section 2 Type and Conformation. 1. The American Saddlebred is the epitome of the show horse. He carries himself with an attitude that is elusive of descriptionsome call it class, presence, quality, style, or charm. This superior air distinguishes his every movement. 2. The ideal American Saddlebred is well-proportioned and presents a beautiful overall picture. The animal should be in good flesh, with good muscle tone and a smooth, glossy coat. Masculinity in stallions and femininity in mares are important and should be taken into consideration. The average height is 15 to 16 hands and the weight 1,000-1,200 pounds. Any color is acceptable; the most prominent are chestnut, bay, brown and black with some gray, roan, Palomino and Pinto. HEADwell-shaped with large, wide-set expressive eyes, gracefully shaped ears set close together on top of the head and carried alertly; a straight ce line with a relatively fine muzzle and large nostrils and a clean and smooth jaw line. NECKlong, arched and well-flexed at the poll with a fine, clean throatlatch. WITHERS well defined and prominent. SHOULDERSdeep and sloping. BACKstrong and level with well sprung ribs. CROUPlevel with a well carried tail coming out high. LEGSThe front leg should set well forward under the shoulder. The line of the hind leg, in a natural stance, should be vertical from the point of the buttock to the back edge of the cannon bone. The forearms and hindquarters are well muscled to the knees and hocks. Legs are straight with broad flat bones, sharply defined tendons and sloping pasterns. HOOVESgood and sound, open at the heel, neither toed in or toed out. TO BE PENALIZED: lack of Saddlebred type, coarse or plain head, roman nose, round jaws, lop ears, wide ears, small eyes (pig eyes), short neck, straight neck, ewe neck, thick throatlatch, flat withers, sway-back, roached back, hollow chest, straight shoulders, crooked legs, calved knees, over at the knee, bow legs, rough joints, round bones, straight pasterns, splay feet or pigeon toes, contracted heels, base stance too wide or too narrow, sickle hocks, cow hocks, dished feet, lack of muscle tone, thinness, obesity, rough coat or overall lack of conditioning. These and any other defects attributable to heredity must be penalized. With the natural variations of type within the breed, some horses do not conform to the ideal but are perfectly suitable for various kinds of competition. If they meet all other requirements for a particular event, they should not be penalized too severely, except in stripped classes, Harness classes and In-Hand classes where extremely low backed horses must be severely penalized. Horses with crooked tails must be penalized and horses with extremely crooked tails must be severely penalized. Section 3 General. 1. The American Saddlebred has clean, rhythmic and fluid action which is straight and true. Winging, interfering, traveling wide behind,Horse hair fabric-No.64-Herdsma mixing of gaits and loss of form are undesirable. 2. All horses must be serviceably sound. Horses must not show evidence of lameness, broken wind or complete loss of sight in both eyes. 3. Horses may be shown with unset tails in any class without penalty. 4. All horses shall be worked both ways of the ring at all required gaits as directed by the judge(s). Workouts will be judged as a separate class and horses must be tied for placings being considered in that workout. Workouts may be called for by the judge(s) for any or all placings. All horses chosen for a workout must be worked both ways of the ring at any or all gaits listed in the class specifications that are requested by the judge(s). 5. A judge must order from the ring any unruly horse or one whose actions threaten to endanger the rider, driver, handler, other exhibitors or their entries. 6. A judge must order from the ring any rider, driver, or handler who exhibits inappropriate or dangerous behavior or whose actions would in any way threaten the safety of any exhibitor, their entries or the safety of class officials. 7. To be penalized: Mixed gaits; unbalanced action; pulling; fighting the bit; tossing the head; carrying head to one side or going sideways; leaving hocks behind; strung out; wrong lead or cross-cantering; breaking of gait; winging; interfering; traveling wide behind; loss of form due to excessive speed; bad manners; exaggerated opening of mouth; carrying sour ears. Section 4 Appointments. 1. Horses shall be shown without artificial appliances (eg, wired ears). Inconspicuously applied hair in mane or tail, a tail brace and mouth controls are permitted. In the event a horse has lost the sight in one eye, it must appear to have vision and may be shown with an artificial eye or contact lens. Quarter boots are permitted in Five-Gaited, Fine Harness and Roadster Classes. In case of inclement weather, the use of polo boots or bandages may be permitted provided competition management publicly announces it before a class. Any artificial change of color or markings (other than mane or tail) is prohibited. Use of contact lenses or eye prosthesis for any other use than stated is prohibited. Manners and suitability as a pleasure mount are paramount. Transitions from one gait to another should be smooth and effortless. Horses must be obedient with prompt transitions. Special emphasis is placed on a true, flat walk. Entries must be asked both ways of the ring to halt and stand quietly on the rail. Horses must stand quietly and back readily in the lineup. TO BE PENALIZED: Pulling, head tossing, laboring action, going sideways and tail switching. SEC. 5 COSCA Award There will be one (1) high point award for Western Country Pleasure horses. Points will be counted from Jr. Exhibitor and adult Amateur classes provided both are offered at the same show, or as a combined class. COSCA Rule Part VIII Reg. American Saddlebred HUNTER COUNTRY PLEASURE. Sec. 1.General. 1. The Saddlebred Hunter Country Pleasure Horse must give the distinct appearance of being a pleasure to ride and display a pleasurable and relaxed attitude. It should be in a generally longer frame than that of other Saddlebred Country Pleasure Horses. The neck should be carried lower and the head should be carried in a more relaxed manner with less bend at the poll. High headed horses and horses behind the vertical must be penalized. As in all Saddlebred divisions, the best quality specimens of the breed should prevail. 2. Hunter Country Pleasure horses must be plain shod. Permissible as plain shod shall be a shoe (inclusive of caulks), which may be thicker at the heel and may include toe clips and side clips. Also permissible is an eggbar shoe. Not permissible as plain shod: bands, bars, pads of any kind, wedges, lead, springs, any attachment that extends below the bottom of the shoe, and any foreign substance not specified as permissible. The sole and entire frog of the foot must be visible. Any animal with prohibited shoeing must be disqualified from further competition at that competition and forfeit all entry fees and winnings. 3. Horses may show with a braided mane and tail. Horses may not be penalized for showing with a full, unbraided mane and tail. Tails must not be gingered or put in any device (ie, tailset, bustle or brace) which alters their carriage while on the grounds. The ct that a horses tail has once been set does not exclude participation. Artificial manes are prohibited. Inconspicuously applied hair in the tail is permitted. 4. Professionals may compete in a Hunter Country PleasureProspect Class. In addition, professionals may compete in one designated Open Hunter Country Pleasure class provided two additional Hunter classes restricted to amateurs are offered at the same competition. Any such designated class must be scheduled prior to classes restricted to amateurs. Sec. 2 Appointments. Entries must be penalized for incomplete appointments but not necessarily disqualified. Hunter Equipment and Attire: Hunter pleasure horses shall be shown with hunter-style equipment, including a forward or balance seat saddle and snaffle, pelham with two reins, kimberwicke bits or a full bridle (curb and snaffle). If a full bridle is used, it must be of hunter style and excessive length of curb shank shall be penalized. Breast plates are permissible, but martingales are prohibited. Attire shall be traditional hunter-style jacket, breeches or hunter jodhpurs, dark hunting cap, derby or protective headgear and appropriate boots. Tall dress or tall field boots are preferred as traditional. Paddock or jodhpur boots with matching half chaps are permitted, although not considered as traditional. A stock, choker or four in hand with any color shirt is correct. Shadbellies are prohibited. In all classes, gloves, hunter crop or bat, spurs and appointments are optional. Junior riders shall wear headgear with protective harness attached when mounted. Sec. 3 Gait Requirements. To be shown at a walk, trot, extended trot, canter and hand gallop both ways of the ring. For safety reasons the judge may limit the number of horses to hand gallop at one time. Entries must be asked both ways of the ring to halt and stand quietly on the rail. Sec. 4 Judging. Manners and suitability as a pleasure mount are paramount. Transitions from one gait to another should be smooth and effortless. Horses must be obedient with prompt transitions. Special emphasis is placed on a true, flat walk. Entries must be asked both ways of the ring to halt and stand quietly on the rail. Horses must stand quietly (Hunter horses are not to be stretched) and back readily in the line-up. TO BE PENALIZED: Pulling, head tossing, laboring action,Contact Us going sideways and tail-switching. For Hunter Country Pleasure Horses, competitors enter the ring in a counterclockwise direction at the trot. Light contact with the horses mouth must be maintained at all gaits. Judges must consider the performance at each gait equally in adjudicating the class. Horses may show with a braided mane and tail. Horses may not be penalized for showing with a full, unbraided mane and tail. SEC. 5 COSCA Award Western Gaits: 1. The following terminology shall apply in all Western classes whenever a specific gait is called for: The WALK is a natural, flat-footed, four-beat gait. The horse must move straight and true at the walk. The walk must be alert, with a stride of reasonable length in keeping with the size of the horse. The JOG-TROT is a smooth, ground-covering two-beat diagonal gait. The horse works from one pair of diagonals to the other pair. The jog-trot should be square, balanced and with a straight, forward movement of the feet. Horses walking with their back feet and trotting in the front are not considered performing the required gait. When asked to extend the jog, the horse moves out with the same smooth way of going. The LOPE is an easy, rhythmical three-beat gait. Horses moving to the left should lope on the left lead. Horses moving to the right should lope on the right lead. Horses traveling at a four-beat gait are not considered to be performing at a proper lope. The horse should lope with a natural stride and appear relaxed and smooth. He should be ridden at a speed that is a natural way of going. 2. The horses head should be carried at an angle that is natural and suitable to the horses conformation at all gaits. 3. It is recommended in all western classes that the horses mane, tail and forelock be free of braids. The horses mane may be banded. However, presence of braids shall not constitute disqualification. WESTERN PLEASURE: Horses are to be shown at a walk, jog, and lope on a reasonably loose rein without undue restraint. Horses must work both ways of the ring at all three (3) gaits to demonstrate their ability with different leads. Gaits should be asked for in the following manner: walk, jog, extended jog (at least one direction), lope with an increase in forward motion. The lope with an increase in forward motion should be the only gait recognized as a lope. The increase in forward motion does not have to do with speed it means that the lope should be a balanced, flowing motion with self-carriage. This is not a new gait, but a clarification of what is expected at the lope. Judges are NOT to ask for a lope and then a lope with an increase in forward motion. Horses are required to back easily and stand quietly. A good pleasure horse has a stride of reasonable length in keeping with his conformation. He has enough cushion to his pastern to give the exhibitor a pleasant, smooth ride. He carries his head in a natural position, not high, over-flexed at the poll or low with the nose out. The horse should be relaxed but alert and ready to respond to the exhibitors commands without excessive cueing. When asked to extend the jog, the horse moves out with the same smooth way of going. To be judged on performance, manners, conformation, quality, and substance. Judge may ask for additional work of the same nature from any horse. He/she is not to ask for work other than what is listed above. Exhibitor shall not be required to dismount except in the event judge wishes to check equipment. Horses and equipment are subject to examination by the judge(s). Faults, to be scored accordingly, but not necessarily cause for disqualification: Changing hands on reins. More than one (1) finger between reins. Being on wrong lead. Excessive speed (any gait). Excessive slowness (any gait). Breaking gait. Failure to take the called-for gait when called for. Head carried too low or too high. Nosing out or flexing behind the vertical. Opening mouth excessively. Stumbling or lling. REGISTERED APPALOOSA JUNIOR WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE 5 Yrs. Old Younger Stallions, Mares, Geldings REGISTERED APPALOOSA SENIOR WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE 6 Yrs. Old Older Stallions, Mares, Geldings REGISTERED APPALOOSA WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE All Ages Stallions, Mares, Geldings Horses are to be shown at a walk, jog, and lope on a reasonably loose rein without undue restraint. Horses must work both ways of the ring at all three (3) gaits to demonstrate their ability with different leads. Gaits should be asked for in the following manner: walk, jog, extended jog (at least one direction), lope with an increase in forward motion. The lope with an increase in forward motion should be the only gait recognized as a lope. The direction of reversing shall be to the inside unless otherwise specified by the judge. Horses are required to back easily and stand quietly. A good pleasure horse has a stride of reasonable length in keeping with his conformation. He carries his head in a natural position, not too high, over-flexed at the poll or low with the nose out. To be judged on performance, manners, conformation, quality, and substance. ApHC Rule YEAR-END HIGH POINT AWARDS: Shows may divide classes as follows: REGISTERED APPALOOSA JUNIOR WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE 5 Yrs. Old Younger Stallions, Mares, Geldings and REGISTERED APPALOOSA SENIOR WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE 6 Yrs. Old Older Stallions, Mares, Geldings NOTE: If a show committee is unable to have both Junior and Senior Western Pleasure Horse classes in their show, these may be combined into one (1) class which shall be titled: REGISTERED APPALOOSA WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE All Ages Stallions, Mares, Geldings. Points earned in a given class will revert to the REGISTERED APPALOOSA WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE All Ages Stallions, Mares, Geldings Class for one (1) year-end high point award. ARABIAN AND HALF-ARABIAN/ANGLO-ARABIAN HORSE DIVISION Arabian horses shown in this division must have been issued a certificate of registration from the Arabian Horse Registry of America, Inc. (or in the case of a foreign entry, which has not been issued said certificate of registration, have been issued a Competition Visa by the Arabian Horse Registry of America), and/or the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry, and must be entered under their full registered name. (Only weanlings that have had registration applied for may show without registration s.) A copy of the registration s showing proof of ownership must be submitted with entry form at the time of entry; competition management is responsible for notifying exhibitors of this requirement. In the case of a sale or lease, it is required that a contract of the sale or lease, or statement from owner be submitted with the copy of the registration s. Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian horses shown must have been issued a certificate of registration from the International Arabian Horse Assn. In the Half-Arabian or the Anglo-Arabian Registry, or have been issued an International Arabian Horse Assn. (Canadian Partbred Arabian Registry) CPAR Permit, or if under one year of age, be eligible for registry and registration applied for and must be entered under their full registered name. Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian colts/stallions are excluded from all classes except they may compete in weanling and yearling In-Hand classes for geldings. 1.competitors enter the ring in a counterclockwise direction at the trot. 2. Light contact with horses mouth must be maintained at all gaits. 3. Judge(s) are required to consider the performance at each gait equally in adjudicating this class. 4. Horses may show with a braided mane and tail. Appointments. 1. Bridle shall be light, show type; either snaffle, pelham, full bridle, or kimberwick bit acceptable. Browband/cavessons other than hunter and dressage types are not permitted. Metal ornamented bridles or browbands or cavessons are not permitted. Saddle Seat Style colored brow-cavessons and/or figure-eight, drop, or flash nosebands are not permitted. No martingales or tie-downs permitted. 2. Breastplate or breast collar is optional. 3. Type of English saddle is optional, but forward seat type saddle recommended. No cutback saddles allowed. Girth either leather, web, string or suitable material. 4. Informal attire of suitable material for hunting is required. It consists of conservatively colored coat of any tweed or Melton (conservative wash jackets in season), breeches (or jodhpurs) and boots. A conservatively colored hunting cap or derby is mandatory. Protective headgear may be worn without penalty. 5. Spurs and crop or bat, no longer than 30 including lash (Exception: Sidesaddle), are optional, at the exhibitors discretion. Qualifying Gaits. It is imperative that the horse give the distinct appearance of being a pleasure to ride and display a pleasurable and relaxed attitude. The neck should be carried lower, and the head should be carried in a more relaxed manner with less bend at the poll, and the horse should be in a generally longer frame than that of the English Pleasure, Country English Pleasure, or Show Hack horse. High headed horses and horses behind the vertical must be penalized. 1. Walk, a four-beat gait: Straight, true and flat-footed. Regular and unconstrained with good reach. 2. Trot, a two-beat gait: Straight and regular. The trot should be mannerly, cadenced and balanced. To be performed at a medium speed with a free moving, ground covering stride, with rider posting. 3. Canter, a three-beat gait: Even, smooth, unhurried, correct and straight on both leads. 4. Hand gallop: The hand gallop is performed with a long, free ground covering stride. The amount of ground covered may vary between horses due to difference in natural length of stride. A decided lengthening of stride should be shown while the horse remains controlled, mannerly, correct and straight on both leads. REG. ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE Stallions, Mares, Geldings To be shown at a walk, trot, canter, and hand gallop both directions of the ring. To stand quietly and back readily. To be judged on manners, performance, suitability as a Hunter, quality, and conformation. USEF Rule NOTE: The above class may be split or combined as above. Points will revert back to the above class. REG. HALF-ARABIAN/ANGLO-ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE Mares Geldings To be shown at a walk, trot, canter, and hand gallop both directions of the ring. To stand quietly and back readily. To be judged on manners, performance, suitability as a Hunter, quality, and conformation. USEF Rule NOTE: The above two classes may be combined or split but points will revert to the Reg. Arabian Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Hunter Pleasure Stallions, Mares, Geldings class for one (1) year-end high point award. WESTERN PLEASURE CLASSES 1. Horses Age. For separation into classes by age in years at horse shows, a horses age is determined by the age it would be if its next birthday were the first day of January of the show year in question. Therefore any horse will be considered to be one year older on the first day of January following the actual date of foaling and the same for each subsequent year. For example, a horse born in 1996 would be a yearling during the September 1996 August 1997 show year; a two year old during the September 1997 August 1998 show year, etc. However, when a horses age requirement is stated in months, as for saddle or driving classes, a horse is considered to be twenty-four (24) or thirty (30) to sixty (60) months old as counted from its actual foaling date. 2. Ring Conduct. The ring conduct of any exhibitor shall not be such as to affect adversely the exhibition of any other exhibitors horse in the ring. Horses should be spirited, display refinement and beauty, but must be obedient. Anyone not controlling his mount shall be excused from the ring. In all mounted classes, the riders shall space their mounts in such a manner so as to avoid bunching up and shall maintain such relative positions during such class demonstrations. 3. An exhibitor may not use any type of electronic, mechanical or similar communication or mechanical device in the show ring while being judged, except for an exhibitor who is hearing impaired and who normally uses a sound enhancing device to achieve normal hearing. 4. Showing a horse with raw or bleeding sores or raw or bleeding abrasions around the muzzle, nose, chin groove, or jaw is considered an act of abuse. 5. Soundness. All horses must be serviceably sound for competition purposes. A horse must not show evidence of lameness, broken wind, or complete loss of site in either eye. SHOEING REGULATIONS: If shown unshod, hooves will be neatly trimmed to a short natural length not to exceed four (4) inches. If a horse is shown shod, the length of the hooves is not to exceed four and one half (4 ½) inches, including shoes. All four (4) feet must be shod with flat shoes that do not affect the way a horse travels or how a foot breaks over. All four (4) feet must have the same type of shoe of the same material, and thickness although front and back hooves may be shod in different sizes. Each shoe cannot exceed ten (10) ounces. Weighted shoes and pads are prohibited. However, toe and/or side clips drawn from the same shoe (an integral part of an otherwise flat saddle plate shoe which does not exceed ten (10) ounces in weight) that in no way affects how a horse travels or breaks over are allowed. TYPE AND CONFORMATION: The Paso Fino horse reflects its Spanish heritage through its proud carriage, grace and elegance. Modern care and selective breeding have enhanced its beauty, refinement and well-proportioned conformation that conveys strength and power without extreme muscling. The Paso Fino is born with a gait unique to the breed, and its attitude seems to transmit to the observer that this horse knows its gait is a very special gift that must be executed with style and pride! The gait, being totally natural, does not exhibit the catapulting or exaggerated leg action of man-made gaits; rather the movements are smooth, rhythmic, purposeful, straight, balanced in flexion and synchronous front to rear, resulting in unequaled comfort and smoothness for the rider. The Paso Fino is a graceful, agile, and supple equine athlete that uses all four legs with precision and harmony. With its definite but controlled spirit, natural gait and presence, and responsive attitude, the Paso Fino is, indeed, a rare and desirable equine partner. 1. Head. The head should be refined and in good proportion to the body of the horse, neither extremely small nor large with the preferred pro

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