2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

5. Exhibitors should convey the impression of effective and
easy control. To show a Pinto well, he/she should show to
his/her best advantage.
6. Bareback Hunter Seat Equitation and Bareback Saddle
Seat Equitation may be combined at discretion of Show
Management.
B. Hands/Reins
1. Hands should be held in an easy position, neither
perpendicular nor horizontal to where the saddle would be,
and should show sympathy, adaptability and control.
2. The height the hands are held above the Pinto’s withers is
a matter of how and where the Pinto carries its head.
3. The method of holding the reins is optional, except that
both hands shall be used and all reins must be picked up
at one time. Bight of rein should be on the off side.
C. Basic Position
1. To obtain proper position, exhibitors should place
themselves comfortably and find their center of gravity by
sitting with a slight bend at the knees.
2. Foot position should be natural, neither extremely in nor
out.
D. Position in Motion
1. At the walk, there should be slight motion.
2. At the trot, slight elevation posting; not mechanical up and
down nor swinging forward and backward. Hips should be
under body.
3. At the canter, close seat and going with the Pinto.
E. Class Routine – Refer to Saddle Seat Equitation Classes.
F. Additional Work – Refer to Saddle Seat Equitation Classes.
T9. Reinsmanship (Driving Equitation)
A. General Regulations and Requirements
1. A Driving class in which the entries are judged on the ability
and skill of the driver.
2. The Pinto is to be shown in a harness suitable to the vehicle
used.
3. The vehicle should be an appropriate two (2) or four (4)
wheeled vehicle with wire or wooden wheels and in sound
condition. Refer to Rule P1.
4. Drivers shall be required to rein back.
5. All drivers chosen for a work out may be worked at any
gait requested by the judge.
6. A simple figure eight, or any additional work, must be
posted as a pattern thirty (30) minutes prior to class.
7. Attendants/Header are optional, with the exception in
Youth Reinsmanship, where an attendant/header is
required.
B. Attire and Appointments
1. Appointments of driver and attendant (header); the driver
and attendants (if any) should be dressed conservatively
according to the style of the present day.
2. Suggested attire for gentlemen, dress pants and shirt, coat
or jacket and boots.
3. Suggested attire for ladies; dress, tailored suit, skirt or
slacks, and blouse, vest or jacket, and boots.
4. The following attire is required of all drivers; hat or
protective headgear, gloves and whip in hand.
5. Lap apron or robes are optional.
6. Attendants should wear long pants, shirt and boots.
C. Gaits to be shown at
1. Walk
2. Slow trot (collected)
3. Working trot (normal)
4. Strong trot (extended)
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