2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

3. Entry shall be serviceably sound and shall be shown with
full or shortened mane and tail. Roached mane or tail
prohibited.
4. Exhibitors shall wear colorful attire of American, Mexican
or Spanish origin, consisting of fancy cowboy suit, hat and
boots; or dress Western clothing. Spurs, gloves, whip or
crop optional.
5. Exhibitors may use either one hand or two hands on reins,
but may not change method of holding reins or rein hand
during class.
6. Braids – Saddle type style braiding is optional in all
classes for all types of horses. Braiding may be fancy
(i.e., rosettes), but must be unobtrusive and tasteful. Tail
decorations are optional. The fact that an entry is or is not
braided shall not be taken into consideration in the judging
of a class, but entries braided in a non-conforming manner
shall be penalized.
B. Presentation
1. Entries shall enter the ring at a Parade gait or Parade trot.
Martial music is suggested whenever possible.
2. Entries shall be shown without artificial appliances except
inconspicuously applied tail switch or cap. Vertical tail to
be discouraged. There shall be no limitations on the length
of toe, weight of shoe, number or pads or use of lead or
weight. Bands or other devices on the hoof are optional.
3. Qualifying Gaits
a. The Parade gait shall be true, straight, prancing
movement, square, collected and balanced, with hocks
well under. Speed shall not exceed 5 miles per hour.
b. The Parade trot shall be straight, square, collected
and balanced, with hocks well under. Speed shall not
exceed 5 miles per hour.
4. To be shown at a walk, either regular or animated, and
Parade gait or Parade trot, both ways of the ring.
5. Reverse shall be executed at the walk.
6. To halt and stand quietly from both the walk and Parade gait
or Parade trot.
7. Entries not required to back.
8. To be judged on performance, manners, appointments,
conformation and suitability.
R9. Versatility Ranch Horse Event
A. General Rules – This special event is designed to promote and
enhance the pleasure of riding a versatile working Pinto ranch
horse. The intent of this competition is to show the overall
ability of the horse to perform skills necessary to those of the
all-around ranch horse. It is not the intent of these rules for
this to be considered a horse show class. These competitions
are time consuming and must be given adequate time and
space to maximize the full extent of each entry’s abilities.
When possible, it is encouraged that this competition be held
outside and in an open space, which simulates ranch terrain.
The use of natural obstacles is also encouraged. Note: The
scores should be totaled after each run and the score should
be announced on the public address system, if possible.
Score sheets shall be posted after each class to allow riders to
evaluate their performance.
1. All animals entered must be registered with the PtHA.
2. No horses less than three years of age are eligible to
compete.
3. No hoof polish.
4. No braided or banded manes or tail extensions.
5. Trimming inside ears is discouraged.
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