2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

ClassEs
96 2011 PtHA Rule Book
Acceptable Hand Positions
Unacceptable Hand Positions
K6. western Pleasure
A. General
1. Pinto to be judged on performance, manners,
conformation, suitability and appointments.
2. The Western Pleasure Pinto should be a pleasure to ride
and a free, natural mover.
B. Gaits
1. Entries to be shown at a walk, jog, and lope, both ways
of the ring, on a reasonably loose rein, without undue
restraint.
2. Judge may ask for an extension at any gait.
3. Special emphasis should be placed on the walk.
4. All entries being considered for an award are required to
back in a straight line.
5. If a Pinto is traveling properly in all three gaits, it should not
be penalized for passing another entry.
C. Judging
1. The ideal pleasure entry should carry its head in a position
that is normal for its type and no lower than level.
2. Reasonably loose reins with light contact should be
maintained at all times.
3. All Pintos chosen for a workout must be worked both ways
of the ring, at any gait requested by the judge.
D. Faults
1. Carrying the head in such a position that the point of the
poll is lower than the withers, being flexed behind the
vertical and moving exceptionally slowly at any gait are to
be considered major faults.