2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

D. Blemishes, such as scars, splints, and spavins are to be
marked down according to the effect on the soundness of the
Pinto. Transmissible weakness and/or unsoundness are to be
counted strongly against the horse.
E. Horses are to be shown in hand at a walk and jog or trot.
F. A judge may penalize or disqualify an exhibitor for intentionally
dropping the lead during Halter or Showmanship classes.
G. In weanling classes that include suckling entries, it is
permissible for the dam to accompany the foal into the arena,
but the dam must be placed along the rail.
H. Exhibitor apparel should match the style of class. Refer to Rule
G8.
J2. stock Type Halter
A. Stock type entries are shown in a plain or silver halter and lead
shank. No assistants are permitted in ring. Whips and crops
are prohibited.
B. Stock entries will stand squarely on all four feet.
J3. Hunter Type Halter
A. Hunter type entries are shown in a snaffle bridle or leather
halter and lead shank. In Hunter Type Halter classes,
decorative silver bridles and silver halters are prohibited. No
assistants are permitted in the ring. Hunt whip or crop may be
carried. Hunter type Horses shall stand either in the traditional
Hunter position, with front feet square and hind feet offset, or
square.
B. In Hunter type Halter, movement must be considered and
suitable for purpose.
J4. Pleasure Type Halter
A. Pleasure type entries are shown in a halter with lead shank,
show bridle with lead shank, or curb bit with rein. No assistants
are permitted in the ring.
1. Whip is optional, but appendages are prohibited.
2. Handlers shall be penalized for excessive use of a whip or
actions with a whip that disturb any other entrant. Penalties
may range from a warning to expulsion from the class.
3. Whip shall be slightly flexible and up to 72” in length,
including lash.
B. Pleasure type entries shall stand squarely on all four feet or
slightly stretched. Front legs must be perpendicular (at right
angles) to the ground and all four feet flat on the ground. Rear
legs may be placed squarely under the body or slightly offset
(no more than one step). Judge may ask exhibitor to move
hind leg(s) under entry for inspection.
J5. saddle Type Halter
A. Saddle type entries are shown in a show bridle with lead
shank, curb bit or halter with lead shank. One assistant is
allowed as a tailer in classes for Saddle type only. Assistants
are not allowed in classes where types are mixed.
1. Whip is optional for handler and assistant.
2. Handlers shall be penalized for excessive use of a whip or
actions with a whip that disturb any other entrant. Penalties
may range from a warning to expulsion from the class.
3. Whip shall be slightly flexible and up to 72” in length,
including lash.
4. Appendages will consist of a small, empty paper bag, a
small empty plastic bag or ribbons.
B. Saddle type entries may display a stretched or parked position
when standing. It is recommended that the front legs be
perpendicular to the ground or only moderately ahead (one
step) of the perpendicular. When hind legs are placed behind
the body it should be done without exaggeration or in any
manner that would distort the horse’s conformation. Judge may
ask for repositioning of the horse.
2011 PtHA Rule Book 87
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