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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…
ADH 6.0 American Dutch Harness Class The American Dutch Harness classes were developed for the US Dutch Harness show horse so that breeders and owners could showcase the American Dutch Harness Horses at the high stepping trot which is an in…
ADH 7.0 American Fine Harness Class The American Fine Harness classes were developed for the US Dutch Harness show horse so that breeders and owners could showcase the American Dutch Harness Horses at the high stepping trot which is an inhe…
ADH 8.0 American Dutch Harness - Park Saddle Class The Park Saddle class is one of only three under saddle divisions that are the most complimentary to the natural ability, motion and cadence of the American Dutch Harness Horse and offered …
ADH 9.0 American Dutch Harness Horse - In-Hand Class The results of the In-Hand class for the American Dutch Harness Horse are designed to emphasize performance, conformation and quality of movement from the frontend and backend self carria…
ADH 10.0 American Dutch Harness - English Pleasure Saddle The English Pleasure Saddle division is one of only three saddle classes available for the American Dutch Harness Horse to exhibit their high-stepping natural trotting abilities. The…
ADH 11.0 American Dutch Harness - Pleasure Driving The American Dutch Harness Horse Pleasure Driving entries should possess quality, ease, and style. The horses should look pleasurable and comfortable, giving the clear impression it is a jo…
ADH 12.0 American Dutch Harness - Roadster to Bike, Wagon and Under Saddle The Roadster Horse should have good American Dutch Harness Horse conformation and be shown with a full mane and tail. The roadster shall have a refined head, well pl…
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, …
