2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

6. Mane and tail may be braided, but must not be roached.
7. Shoeing regulations must be consistent with type shown.
For Saddle type entries in this class, hoof length is
restricted to no longer than five (5) inches and one single
pad formed of a continuous material, either synthetic or
leather, that lies flat against both the sole of the foot and
shoe (may be thicker at the heel), with no baffles, waffles,
rims or projections.
8. A Show Hack shall be able to perform all of the required
gaits with a noticeable transition between the normal,
collected, and extended gaits.
9. The Pinto must be under complete control and easily
ridden. Obedience to the rider is of prime importance.
If the entry exhibits clear transitions in a balanced and
level manner, appearing to be giving a comfortable and
pleasurable ride, it is performing correctly for this class.
10. Exhibitors enter the ring in a counter clockwise direction at
the normal walk or normal trot.
B. Appointments
1. Bridle shall be light, show type; either single snaffle,
double (full) or pelham. Kimberwicke bit is permitted.
Browbands and cavessons other than hunter or dressage
types are prohibited. Unconventional tack such as figure
eight, drop, or flash nosebands are not permitted.
2. English saddle of any type is required. Girths of either
leather, white web, nylon string or suitable material.
3. Martingales, breastplates not allowed.
4. Acceptable Hack attire is required. It consists of
conservatively colored coat, breeches and boots. A
conservatively colored hunting cap, derby or protective
headgear is mandatory. Protective headgear may be
worn withouth penalty. Formal attire consisting of white
breeches, top hat and tails may be worn. It is usual to wear
such attire after 6:00 p.m., or in Championship classes.
5. Spurs, whip or crop optional at the exhibitor’s discretion.
C. Gaits
1. All gaits to be correct and pure. Good balance, freedom
of movement, lively impulsion (but not high action), and
true, straight movement needed. Correct engagement and
rhythm is the basis for balanced, elastic, and cadenced
movements.
2. All gaits must be performed both ways of the arena.
3. Light contact must be maintained with reins at all gaits.
4. A judge may not request that gaits be performed only on
snaffle or curb.
5. Judges are required to consider the performance at each
gait equally in adjudicating this class.
6. The collected and extended gaits must be called for; i.e.,
collected walk, extended walk, normal walk; collected
trot, extended trot, normal trot; collected canter, extended
canter, normal canter and hand gallop.
7. At the discretion of the judge, entries may be asked to halt
and rein-back while on the rail.
8. Walk, a four-beat gait: Straight, true and flat-footed.
a. Normal Walk: Regular and unconstrained, moving
energetically and calmly forward.
b. Collected Walk: Strides are shorter and higher than at
the normal walk. The head approaches the vertical,
but should never move behind it. Pacing is a serious
fault.
c. Extended Walk: The entry is allowed to lengthen frame
and stride while exhibitor maintains light rein contact.
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