2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

ClassEs
C. Attire – Exhibitors shall be suitably attired for the type of
vehicle used. Drivers may use lap robes. Roadster colors are
prohibited.
D. One passenger permitted. Any assistance to the driver will
result in disqualification.
E. Ponies and Miniatures maybe combined in any Youth, Amateur
or Open driving event.
F. Horses cannot be combined with Pony or Miniatures in any
Youth, Amateur or Open driving event.
G. Headers are optional but recommended for all Open and
Amateur Driving classes, except where noted.
H. Headers are mandatory for all Youth (YA) Driving classes,
except where noted.
I. Headers are to be fourteen (14) years of age or older.
J. A driving whip shall be defined as a whip with a firm stock of
suitable length for the Pinto being exhibited.
P2. Pleasure Driving
A. General Regulations and Requirements
1. Entries should give the appearance of being a pleasurable
driving Pinto. To enter the ring at a normal trot.
2. Boots or bandages are prohibited.
3. To be shown at a flat-footed walk, a normal trot and a strong
trot, both ways of the ring.
4. To stand quietly and back readily.
B. Gaits
1. All gaits to be performed in a smooth, relaxed, balanced
manner, consistent with conformation type of animal.
2. Walk: Flat-footed, free, rhythmical four beat gait.
3. Normal Trot: Balanced, free moving and relaxed two beat
gait.
4. Strong Trot: Balanced lengthening of stride with noticeable
difference from normal trot, without excessive speed, loss
of form, or two beat gait.
a. Stock and Hunter types will move with low strides, with
little flexion of knees and hocks.
b. Pleasure type will move with rounded, medium strides,
flexed neck with poll higher than withers, and will display
forward reach and flexion of knees and hocks.
c. Saddle type will move with rounded strides and may
display higher head carriage and action and more knee
and hock flexion.
C. Judging
1. To be judged on manners, quality, performance,
conformation and suitability.
2. Faults would include: stiff or choppy gaits; inconsistent
rhythm, crooked or sideways movement.
3. A tendency to move in a Western style jog instead of a
normal trot must be penalized.
4. All Pintos moving in an extremely slow jog instead of a
normal trot must be penalized.
5. Extreme speed to be penalized.
P3. Fine Harness (4-wheel Vehicles only)
A. General Regulations and Appointments
1. Entries to give a performance showing style, presence,
finish and cadence. To enter the ring at a Park trot.
2. Quarter boots or rubber bell boots are permitted.
3. Entries may be unchecked while lined up. Attendant may
stand an entry on its feet and thereafter, he/she shall
remain at least two paces distant from the head.
4. Entries not to back.
5. Four-wheeled vehicle only.
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