Driving

Pleasure Driving Working

A pleasure driving class in which entries are judged primarily on the suitability of the horse to provide a pleasant drive.

To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, slow trot, working trot and strong trot. To stand quietly, both on the rail and while lined up, and to rein back. All entries chosen for a workout may be worked both ways of the arena at any gait requested by the judge and may be asked to execute a figure of eight.

To be judged:
70% on performance, manners and way of going of the horse or pony.
20% on the condition and fit of harness and vehicle.
10% on neatness of attire.

Reinsmanship –Pleasure Driving Reinsmanship - To be shown both ways of the ring at a walk, slow trot, working trot and extended trot. Drivers shall be required to rein back. May be asked to execute a Figure 8 and/or perform an appropriate pattern. Judged 75% on handling of the reins and whip, control, posture and overall appearance of driver and 25% on condition and fit of harness and vehicle, as well as neatness of attire.

5 Second penalty for a cone, or ball down. Exhibitor must halt for 10 seconds in the box in the middle after the run is finished. If they move out of the box they will be eliminated. Time is taken when exhibitor arrives in box.

Cantering can be allowed if the Show Management agrees, if not then just a trot.

Time is calculated by Ft per second. Time ranges are: Horses 45-85 seconds Ponies 55-95 seconds Minis 60-110 seconds

Actual course time for an event will be given out the morning of that event.
The object of the course is to drive the pattern in numbered order starting from the "box" & returning to the box.

The cones are set at a standard setting of six feet apart.

Any ball down = elimination for that round. You get two rounds per entry.

Cantering is allowed if Show Management agrees.

Your objective is to return to the box closest to the optimal time "without" going "under the time.

Once in the box your horses must come to a full stand for 5 seconds.

If your equine will not stand for 5 seconds your time does not count for that round

If your are under the given time, your time does not count.

The closest time to the rounds given time wins!!!!

All persons on a carriage must wear an approved helmet

Carriages & harness must be in safe order for this event

Open to all styles of carriages

Persons must behave in a safe and orderly manner as not to endanger others

Last modified: 10/19/09

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