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RE909 Table of Penalties Penalties are assessed according to the level of severity of the violation. The following penalties may be implemented by the Show Commission or the Administrative Hearing Officer or ESC Sanctioning Officer upon a d…
ADH 1.0 Breed History The American Dutch Harness Horse is known throughout the show horse industry for its natural trotting ability, high-stepping motion, and powerful cadence. A warm-blood breed founded in the Netherlands, with the first s…
ADH 2.0 Breed Registry The American Dutch Harness Horse Association (ADHHA.org) is a not for profit organization based in Shipshewana, Indiana and serves as the official breed registry in the United States. Their mission is “To Introduce, P…
ADH 3.0 Competitions American Dutch Harness Horse Association - National Championship Finals In order to compete in an American Dutch Harness Horse National Championship Finals Class, horses must be REGISTERED with the American Dutch Harnes…
ADH 4.0 Type and Conformation Horses average 15.2 hands tall and weigh approximately 1,300 to 1,700 pounds. Horses must appear powerful in their motion with high-stepping action in both the front and rear. The highest quality horses carry t…
ADH 5.0 General Show Ring Protocol 1. The American Dutch Harness Horses have their trotting motion and the carriage of both the front and rear judged for quality. This in addition to the typical judging standards, which include overall perf…
ASB 1.0 Eligibility & Type Pure Saddlebred Known for their high stepping flashy gaits in the show ring, and valued for their versatility and the ability to excel in various disciplines such as saddle seat, hunt seat, western and dressage. H…
ASB 2.0 Saddlebred Show Protocol Tack & Apparel: Horses must be presented in traditional Tack & Apparel suitable for the type of class they are entered in. In warm-up areas, leather straps without attachments are allowed as action devices, …
ASB 3.0 Class Types TWO-YEAR-OLD, THREE-YEAR-OLD, JUNIOR, LIMIT, MAIDEN, NOVICE, OPEN: In these classes, animation, brilliance, and extreme action are key attributes sought in horses, showcased in both the front and rear. Evaluation is base…
ASB 4.0 Division of Classes Classes with more entries than specified must be divided as evenly as possible, with competition management retaining the right to adjust numbers if needed. Division methods may include alternate numbering, horse…
ASB 5.0 Gaits WALK Animated Walk: This highly collected gait is executed at a controlled pace, demonstrating excellent action and animation. It possesses snap and offers easy control, and can manifest as either a two-beat or four-beat gait.…
ASB 7.0 PERFORMANCE DIVISION
ASB 8.0 Saddlebred-Type Pony The ponies in this division should closely resemble the American Saddlebred breed and possess the graceful trot and easy canter typical of the breed, regardless of whether they are registered with a breed organi…
ASB 11.0 Parade The Parade horse should embody the desirable conformation traits of American Saddlebred or Half American Saddlebred breeds and possess adequate size and substance to comfortably support the rider's weight and Parade equipmen…
ASB 13.0 Ladies Side Saddle The American Saddlebred Ladies Side Saddle horse should exemplify the typical characteristics of the American Saddlebred breed. Tack & Apparel Appropriate bridles should mimic requirements in the same division (S…
