2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

that roached mane or tail are prohibited. Non-conforming
entries must be eliminated.
3. Entries not to back.
4. To be shown at a walk, trot, slow gait, rack and canter.
5. Entries must walk prior to execution of trot, slow gait,
canter or reverse, but will not walk prior to rack.
B. Gaits
All gaits to be performed in collected balance, with high
action, brilliance, and presence. High head carriage and great
elevation of knees and hocks are normal. Knee flexion should
be proportionate to hock flexion. The animal’s energy should
be directed toward animation rather than speed.
1. Walk: The animated walk is a highly collected gait,
exhibiting much “primp” at a slow, regulated speed,
with good action and animation. It should have snap
and easy control. It can either be a two beat or four
beat gait. It is performed with great style, elegance
and airiness of motion. A flat footed walk is not to be
penalized.
2. Trot: Highly collected, straight, two beat gait.
3. Canter: Slow, lofty and fluid, with definite three beat
cadence, consistent rate of speed.
4. Slow Gait: Restrained four beat gait, executed slowly
but with true and distinct precision; lofty and brilliant;
speed to be penalized. Not a slow rack.
5. Rack: Smooth and highly animated, performed with
great action and speed, in a slightly unrestrained
manner. Should be performed in an effortless manner
from the slow gait.
C. Judging
1. Faults would include: rough, short, or low action, leaning
or lugging on the bit, mixing gaits or tendency to pace;
dragging hocks; unbalanced action; loss of form due to
excessive speed.
2. To be judged on performance, presence, quality, manners,
conformation and suitability.
n10. Two year old English Performance
A. General Rules and Regulations
1. This class may not be held prior to June 1.
2. Refer to specific class requirements (i.e. Hunter Under
Saddle, Hunter Seat Pleasure, Saddle Seat Pleasure, etc)
3. English snaffle bits may be used.
a. The bits may be oval, round, egg-shaped, smooth, or
inlaid.
b. No mouthpiece may be wrapped in metal.
c. Slow twist, corkscrew, double and/or single twisted
wire bits may be used if the bit is a minimum of 5/16”
in diameter a minimum of one inch from the cheek or
ring.
d. Bits may be broken in more than one place
e. No leverage bits (i.e. Pelham, Kimberwicke, shank/
curb bits, etc) may be used.
n11. English Disciplined Rail
A. General
1. This class is to show the ability of a highly trained Pinto.
Appointments shall follow those of pleasure classes.
2. Judge shall work the Pintos adequately but must not
overwork the entries. This is not a game or a fault and out
class, and shall not be judged on an elimination basis.
Final judging shall be on the basis of the best overall
disciplined rail performance. At all times, the safety of the
Pintos and exhibitors to be the first concern.
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