2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

B. Gaits
1. All gaits to be performed both ways of the ring and are
to be collected and balanced, 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.
a. Walk: Collected, animated, brisk, with four beats, need
not be flat-footed.
b. Park Trot: Animated, balanced two beat gait with
cadence.
C. Judging
1. To be judged on performance, manners, quality,
conformation and suitability.
2. Faults would include: stiff or choppy gaits; dragging hocks;
unbalanced action; crooked or sideways movement.
3. Extreme speed to be penalized.
P4. ideal Pinto Driving
A. General
1. The Ideal Pinto Driving class is a performance event
which is unique to the Pinto breed. This class displays the
balance required of a Pleasure Driving Pinto which also
exhibits good conformation and exceptional markings.
2. To be shown in an appropriate two or four-wheel vehicle.
3. Horse Ideal Driving may be combined by types.
4. Pony Ideal Driving may be combined by types.
5. Miniature A & B Ideal Driving may be combined.
6. Entries to stand quietly and back readily.
7. All Pintos to be stripped and judged on conformation and
color after driving work is completed.
8. To be judged 50 percent on performance and manners,
25 percent on conformation, and 25 percent on Pinto
Markings.
9. Whips and crops for the halter judging are optional for
Horse and Pony Ideal Driving, and must be correct for
the type of Pinto shown. No whips with appendage will be
allowed.
B. Ideal Pinto Driving Class Performance
1. To enter the ring at a normal trot
2. To be shown at a flat-footed walk, a normal trot and a
strong trot, both ways of the ring.
3. Extreme speed to be penalized.
C. Ideal Pinto Grooming
1. Grooms/attendants are to be appropriately attired. Refer to
Rule G8.
2. Each Exhibitor may have up to two (2) grooms/attendants
to assist with stripping the Pinto of harness and vehicle,
and grooming.
3. Grooms/attendants shall wait at the gate until the
announcer indicates that the judge(s) have directed the
grooms/attendants to enter the ring.
4. Grooms/attendants are to walk to the Exhibitor and
wait until the announcement is made to start grooming.
The Exhibitor will remain seated in the vehicle until the
announcer calls for grooming to begin.
5. Time limit for grooming/striping is two (2) minutes.
6. Vehicle is to be removed from the Pinto prior to the
removal of the bridle or reins. Failure to do so will result in
immediate disqualification.
7. Pintos are not be re-harnessed in the ring.
8. Entries may be shown in-hand, with either the headstall or
a suitable halter, without penalty.
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