Show Pleasure Division

ASB 6.4 Show Pleasure Division The English Show Pleasure horse typically exhibits less action than the Three-Gaited, Five-Gaited, and Fine Harness Performance horses, but should remain alert and prompt in their response. Action should be naturally high and free-moving. Penalties will be applied for laboring action caused by excessive weight of shoes or length of foot. Entries must be shown with a full mane and tail. Horses in this division may wear tail sets or bustles, but the tail shall not be tied or braced, and unset tails will not be penalized. Braids and discreetly applied hair in the mane and tail are allowed. Pads and bands are permitted. Quarter boots and bell boots are only allowed in Five-Gaited classes. Tack & Apparel:

Under Saddle Bridle: A double bridle consisting of both a snaffle and curb is preferred and must suit the horse. Horses are not allowed to be shown with only a snaffle bit, breastplate, tie-down, or martingale. Exception: 2-Year-Olds may be shown in a snaffle bridle with a running martingale if such is specified in the prize list. Saddle: An English-type flat saddle, with either a leather or web girth, should be used. Attire: Riders are required to wear informal attire with a coat and hat or protective headgear. Loud or flashy colors should be avoided. Driving Entries are to be shown only with a two-wheeled jog cart. Light harness with a snaffle bit, martingale, blinkers and overcheck are required. The use of an overcheck bit is optional. The driver is to dress conservatively and period attire is not permitted. Gaits Horses are to be shown at a flat walk, trot, and canter, with the addition of slow gait and rack in Five-Gaited classes. In Driving classes, the gaits are flat walk, trot, and extended trot. Manners and suitability as a Pleasure mount are of paramount importance, with smooth and effortless transitions between gaits, with light contact with the horse’s mouth being maintained. A flat walk is mandatory. Entries must stand quietly in the line up and back promptly. Penalties will be applied for head tossing, pulling, laboring action, sideways movement, and tail-switching. Class Divisions Model, Side Saddle, Antique Carriage with Period Costume, etc., classes may be offered for Show Pleasure. Classes may be divided based on the sex or age of the horse, height, sex or age of the rider, with or without Championships, and according to Maiden, Novice, Limit, Junior (Four-Year-Olds & Under), Masters, Owners, and Youth classes in all classifications and Amateur-Owner-Trainer.

SHOW PLEASURE CLASSES OFFERED Show Pleasure - Walk/Trot For riders 12 years of age and under who have never been judged in a class wearing a full suit that required a canter. The class will consist of showing at a flat walk and trot. Riders will not be asked to back their horses. Horses must stand quietly in the lineup. Headers will be permitted in the lineup and will be called in by the announcer after the class has lined up and before they are judged. One attendant without a whip will be allowed to head each horse during the lineup. Judging will be based on manners, performance, presence, quality, and conformation. Show Pleasure - Three Gaited Shown at a flat walk, trot and canter. Judged 75% on manners, performance, presence and quality; 25% on total conformation. Show Pleasure - Five Gaited Horses are to be presented at a flat walk, trot, slow gait, rack at moderate speed, and canter. Judging will be based on 75% on manners, performance, presence, and quality, with 25% on total conformation. Show Pleasure - Driving The class requires horses to be shown to a two-wheeled jog cart with the driver only. They should be presented at a flat walk, trot, and extended trot, with penalties for excessive speed. Light harness with snaffle bit, blinkers, a martingale, and overcheck are mandatory, with the overcheck bit being optional. Judging will be based on 75% on manners, performance, presence, and quality, with 25% on total conformation.