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OCHC Driving Course 2008
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(s).
20% on the condition and fit of harness and vehicle.
10% on neatness of attire.
Obstacle Driving
1. General course requirements shall include the following:
a. All obstacles driven over a prescribed course.
b. The maximum width of "L" and "U" shaped obstacles shall be 10' and 13',
respectively, for equines; 8' and 10', respectively, for ponies.
c. While many devices prove useful as obstacle markers, the "traffic cones" are
the most easily obtained and quickly set.
d. A course diagram will be posted before the start of the class.
e. Competitors are prohibited from driving, leading, or riding their equines on
any course at any time prior to the competition. It is advisable, however, for
competitors to walk the course prior to the competition.
2) Scoring -
Obstacle Driving - To be driven as a performance class. To be driven at the trot
over a prescribed course of obstacles. After passing the starting line, the
competitor shall proceed through each obstacle to the designated finish line.
Time will be used to break ties only. In the event of time ties, a drive-off
will be required.
a. Penalties:
Knocking over start or finish marker 10 seconds
Knocking down or dislodging obstacle 10 seconds
First disobedience 10 seconds
Second disobedience 20 seconds
Third disobedience Elimination
Starting before signal Elimination
Failure to cross starting line w/in 1 min. Elimination
Failure to cross starting or finish line Elimination
Going off course (taking obstacles out of order) Elimination
Outside assistance Elimination
Failure to carry whip Elimination
Breakage of harness or vehicle Elimination
Breaking to canter: First break from trot 10 seconds, Second break from trot 10
seconds,Third break from
trot Elimination, Prolonged canter Elimination
b. Disobediences include:
1) Run-out - evading or passing an obstacle or the finish line. 2) Refusal -
stopping for a prolonged time in front of an obstacle or stopping and then
backing (even one step) in front of an obstacle. It is not considered a refusal
if the equine stops and then immediately proceeds forward. 3) Any form of circle
which causes a competitor to cross the original track between two consecutive
obstacles, except to retake an obstacle after a refusal or run-out shall be
penalized.
DESCRIPTION OF GAITS
The following descriptions constitute the ADS approved standard for
performance of each of the required gaits in a pleasure driving competition.
1. WALK: A free, regular and unconstrained walk of moderate extension is ideal.
The horses should walk energetically, but calmly, with even and determined pace.
The walk is a four beat gait.
2. SLOW TROT: The horse should maintain forward impulsion while showing
submission to the bit. The trot is slower and more collected, but not to the
degree required in the dressage collected trot. However, the horse should
indicate willingness to be driven on the bit while maintaining a steady cadence.
3. WORKING TROT: This is the pace between the strong and the slow trotand more
round than the strong trot. The horses go forward freely and straight; engaging
the hind legs with good hock action; on a taut, but light, rein; the position
being balanced and unconstrained. The steps
should be as even as possible. The hind feet touch the ground in the foot prints
of the fore feet. The degree of energy and impulsion displayed at the working
trot denotes clearly the degree of suppleness and balance ofthe horses.
4. STRONG TROT: This is a clear, but not excessive, increase in pace and
lengthening of stride while remaining well balanced and showing
appropriate lateral flexion on turns. Light contact to be maintained. Excessive
speed will be penalized.
5. HALT: Horses and vehicle should be brought to a complete square stop without
abruptness or veering. At the halt, horses should stand attentive, motionless
and straight with the weight evenly distributed over all four legs and be ready
to move off at the slightest indication from the driver.
6. REIN BACK: Rein back is defined as a backward movement in which the legs are
raised and set down simultaneously in diagonal pairs with thehind legs remaining
well in line. To be performed in two parts: a. The horse must move backward at
least four steps in an unhurried
manner with head flexed and straight, pushing the carriage back evenly in a
straight line. The driver should use quiet aids and light
contact. b. Move forward willingly to former position using the same quiet aids.
RULES:
1. Drivers and passengers should be dressed conservatively according to the
style of the present day. Any attempt to introduce period
costumes or gaudy trappings is discouraged.
2. Dress for the driver should conform to the type of turnout (i.e. Formal,
Park, Country, Sporting).
3. Gentlemen must wear a coat or jacket while appearing in any class unless
excused from doing so by the judge and/or show management.
4. Ladies must wear a conservative dress, tailored suit, or slacks. Floppy hats
are discouraged.
5. Unless otherwise specified, the driver shall wear a hat, an apron or knee rug
and gloves.
6. An appropriate whip shall be carried in hand at all times while driving.
7. All drivers under age 18 must wear an approved protective helmet. Approved
protective helmets are encouraged for all
drivers.
8. All Jr. drivers under 14 must be accompanied by a knowledgeable adult.
9. Headers may be allowed to come into the ring when drivers line up for further
judging.
10. It is the driver’s responsibility to see that the harness is in good
condition, is clean and fits properly.
11. Horses over 14.2 hands in height will be classified as horses, those 14.2
hands and under will be classified as ponies.
12. Classes may be split Jr. and Adult drivers and/or Horses/Ponies.
13. Equines should never be left unattended while put to a vehicle. Failure to
observe this rule shall cause immediate elimination.
14. Under no condition is a bridle to be removed from a equine while it is still
put to a vehicle. If this occurs, it is an automatic elimination.
15. Classes shall be judged under American Driving Society guidelines.
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