2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

ClassEs
C. Basic position
1. The eyes should be up and shoulders back.
2. Toes should be at an angle best suited to exhibitor’s
conformation; ankle flexed in, heels down, calf of leg in
contact with Pinto and slightly behind girth.
3. Iron may be either on toe, ball of foot or “home”.
D. Position in Motion
1. At the walk and slow trot, body should be vertical
2. Posting trot, body inclined forward
3. Canter, body is half way between the posting trot and the
walk
4. Galloping and jumping, body is at the same inclination as
the posting trot.
E. Mounting and Dismounting
1. To mount, take up reins in left hand and place hand on
withers. Grasp stirrup leather with right hand and insert left
foot in stirrup and mount.
2. To dismount, exhibitor may either step down or slide down.
The size of exhibitor must be taken into consideration.
F. Class Routine
1. Exhibitors shall enter ring, and shall proceed around ring
at each gait, when a pattern is not worked first (flat or over
fences).
2. On command, reverse and repeat.
The order to reverse may be executed by turning either
toward or away from the rail.
3. Exhibitors may be asked to work collectively without irons.
4. Light contact with Pinto’s mouth is required.
5. When class is Over Fences, the performance begins when
the Pinto enters the ring or is given the signal to proceed
after entering the ring.
6. Except for refusals, jumping faults of the Pinto are not to
be considered unless it is the result of the exhibitors ability.
a. A refusal, loss of stirrup or trotting while on course
when not part of a test constitute major faults and may
be cause for elimination.
b. Each exhibitor may circle once if desired before
approaching first jump.
c. He/she shall then proceed around course, keeping an
even pace throughout.
d. Three cumulative refusals will eliminate.
e. If a refusal occurs in a double or triple, exhibitor shall
re-jump all elements of the combination.
G. Additional Work
1. Exhibitors will perform not only the ring routine demanded
of them, but also should be able to perform whatever
additional tests from those listed below the judge may
deem advisable to ask of them.
2. All tests must be performed on the flat.
3. Tests may be performed either collectively or individually,
but no other test may be used.
a. Back.
b. Hand gallop and halt.
c. Figure eight at canter on correct lead, demonstrating
simple change of lead. (This is a change whereby
the Pinto is brought back into a walk or trot and
restarted into a canter on the opposite lead.) Figures
to be commenced in center of two circles so that one
change of lead is shown.
d. Disengage feet from irons. Ride without irons for a
brief period of time. No more than one minute at the
trotting pace. Engage feet in irons.
e. Dismount and mount.
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