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HCK 1.0 Eligibility and Type The American Hackney Horse Society (AHHS) and the Canadian Hackney Society (CHS) are the two official registries for Hackney Ponies. Ponies should be entered using their full registered names and registration nu…
HCK 2.0 Show Protocol 1. Stallions are allowed in all classes except in the Pleasure section and Juvenile classes. 2. Maximum number of entries: Classes with 16 or more entries must be divided into two separate sections. 3. Excitement Devic…
HCK 3.0 Tack & Apparel 1. Vehicles and equipment utilized must be in functional condition. Exhibitors employing vehicles or equipment that disrupt other participants must be asked to leave the ring. 2. Entries must be presented without arti…
HCK 4.0 Standards of Judging Hackney Pony - Amateurs To be exhibited by an Amateur handler. Open to mares, stallions, and geldings, these classes allow for a bit more strength and bolder performance. They are expected to exhibit increased a…
HCK 5.0 “Cob Tail” Hackney Pony - Division Specifics 1. Hackney ponies are required to have the appearance of a short tail and a tightly braided mane, with exceptions for National and Local In-Hand Futurities.Excessive speed is discouraged …
HCK 10.0 Hackney Pony - Under Saddle Division Specifics 1. Ponies must be registered mares or geldings and have a height of 14.2 hands or under. 2. This division is open to Juveniles. 3. Tails can be long or appear short. 4. The use of prot…
HCK 11.0 Hackney Pony - AHHS Youth Medallion Division Specifics For more information visit www.hackneysociety.com 1. Safety is of utmost importance in all classes, with the primary consideration being the suitability of the exhibitor to the…
HCK 15.0 Hackney Pony - Additional Classes Hackney Pony - Gig Class The ‘Park Gate’ gig or ‘Stanhope’ gig are the two most commonly used in this division. Entries should be shown with a short unbraided mane and with a standing martingale. S…
MGN 1.0 Morgan Horse General The American Morgan Horse Association is the US breed registry, with reciprocity registries in Canada, Great Britain and Sweden. Morgan horses must be registered to show in a Morgan class. The American Morgan Ho…
MGN 2.0 Physical Morgan Breed Characteristics 1. Size: Morgan horses typically stand between 14.1 and 15.2 hands high, with some individuals reaching 16 hands or taller. They are considered a compact, well-proportioned breed. 2. Build: Morg…
MGN 3.0 Morgan Horse Show Protocol 1. Morgans are shown in full forelocks, mane, tails, braiding only allowed of the forelock (any division) or of the mane, tail and forelock in the hunter division. 2. Morgans may be shown with subtle artif…
MGN 4.0 Morgan Shoeing Regulations 1. Maximum hoof length is 5.75 inches for Park, In-Hand and Parade Division (including pads/shoes) 2. Maximum hoof length is 5 inches for English, Hunter and Western Pleasure Divisions (including pads/shoe…
MGN 5.0 Morgan Prohibited Tack 1. Tongue ties are not allowed in Western, Carriage, Dressage and must result in disqualification 2. Prohibited bits Sawtooth bits, twisted wire bits, metal bosals, mechanical hackamores (shanks), war bridles,…
MGN 6.0 Morgan Required Class Elements 1. Involuntary dismounts must result in disqualification in the Western and Dressage 2. Horses may not be asked to back in English Pleasure, Pleasure Driving, Roadster or Hunter Pleasure. 3. Horses mus…
MGN 7.0 Gaits 1. Flat Walk: A flat-footed, steady gait with elasticity with no anticipation of forward movement 2. Park Walk: A lively, collected, energetic walk that remains elastic and travels along a straight path. 3. Trot: A two beat di…
