OR7.0 Scoring
OR 7.0 Scoring A suggested scoring system and score sheets are available on the ASHBA website. RDS: Roadster
2026 · Version 7.3 · Effective March 2026
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RDS1.0 Eligibility & Type - Roadster Horses
RDS 1.0 Eligibility & Type - Roadster Horses 1. Must possess the characteristics of a Standardbred, resembling a sleek racehorse. 2. Non-breed specific horses competing in road horse classes must hold an identification number issued by the …
RDS2.0 Eligibility & Type - Roadster Ponies
RDS 2.0 Eligibility & Type - Roadster Ponies 1. Are not required to have ID number or registration 2. Must have a current Measurement Card or be measured prior to competing at an event. 3. Road Ponies are not permitted to compete in Roadste…
RDS3.0 Animal Welfare
RDS 3.0 Animal Welfare 1. Horses and ponies must exhibit smooth, natural movement without mechanical or labored gait during all required paces. 2. Roadsters should demonstrate lively animation and a commanding presence while executing all n…
RDS4.0 Show Protocol - Roadster Horses and Roadster Ponies
RDS 4.0 Show Protocol - Roadster Horses and Roadster Ponies 1. Roadsters are required to trot at three distinct speeds: the jog-trot, the road gait, and full speed. 2. Regardless of speed, they must maintain proper form, with their chins tu…
RDS5.0 Tack & Apparel
RDS 5.0 Tack & Apparel Harness: 1. Required equipment includes square blinkers, a snaffle bit, and an attached overcheck rein (optional overcheck bit). 2. A breastplate featuring straight flaps, coupled with traces crafted in a rounded shap…
RDS6.0 Roadster Horse and Roadster Pony
RDS 6.0 Roadster Horse and Roadster Pony 1. Bike and Wagon Horse classes must be split if there are more than 10 entries. 2. Under Saddle Horse classes must be split if there are more than 12 entries. 3. Roadster Pony classes must be split …
RDS6.1 Roadster Horse Classes
RDS 6.1 Roadster Horse Classes 1. If no Amateur or Youth (age 15 and above) qualifying classes are available, Amateurs and Youth are permitted to participate in Open, Ladies, or Gentlemen’s qualifying classes. 2. In the absence of a Youth C…
RDS6.2 Roadster Pony Classes
RDS 6.2 Roadster Pony Classes 1. If no Juvenile Championship is offered at the competition, ponies shown in Juvenile classes are eligible for the Amateur Championship. 2. If an Amateur Championship is not offered, ponies shown in Juvenile c…
RDS7.0 Roadster to Bike Division - Classes Offered
RDS 7.0 Roadster to Bike Division - Classes Offered Roadster to Bike - 3 Year Old - Payout Championship - Mane Event Horse Show See Mane Event Prize List for qualification, rules and payouts. Roadster to Bike - Open and Open Championship En…
RDS8.0 Roadster To Wagon Division - Classes Offered
RDS 8.0 Roadster To Wagon Division - Classes Offered Roadster To Wagon - Open and Open Championship The exhibition begins with a presentation at a jog-trot and road gait, followed by a reversal and demonstration at a jog-trot, road gait, an…
RDS9.0 Roadster Horse Under Saddle Division
RDS 9.0 Roadster Horse Under Saddle Division Tack & Apparel Presented under an English saddle, utilizing a running martingale and an open bridle with a snaffle bit, along with the option of a single or double rein. Protective boots are perm…
RDS10.0 Roadster Pony Division
RDS 10.0 Roadster Pony Division 1. Classes for Roadster ponies to Bike are limited to ponies 13 hands (52” and under). a. If entries justify, two sections may be provided: i. 50” and under; ii. Over 50” but not exceeding 52”. b. If two sect…