Three Gaited Division

ASB 7.3 Three Gaited Division The ideal horse is characterized by beauty, elegance, brilliance, refinement, and expressive qualities. Collection in stride, with energy focused on precise animation. The horse is presented with a roached mane, although Two-Year-Olds have the option of showing with a full mane. Both roached and full tails are permitted. Stallions are prohibited from participating in Ladies and Juvenile Exhibitor classes. Classes may be further divided based on sex (Mares, Stallions/Geldings) and height categories, such as 15.2 hands and under, and Over 15.2 hands. Tack & Apparel The preferred bridle is a double bridle consisting of both a snaffle and curb bit, chosen to suit the individual horse. Horses are not permitted 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. An English-type flat saddle should be used, with either a leather or web girth. Attire: Riders are required to wear informal dress for morning and afternoon classes. For evening classes, formal attire or a dark-colored habit (with collars and lapels of the same color) and appropriate accessories are recommended. Loud or flashy colors should be avoided. Gait Requirements Horses are to be presented at either a flat walk or animated walk, followed by a park trot and canter. Class Divisions Classes may be divided by sex. PROHIBITED: Stallions in Ladies and Juvenile Exhibitor classes.

THREE GAITED CLASSES OFFERED Junior Horse Open, Maiden, Novice For horses aged 2yo - 4yo or with Maiden, Novice status. Judged on performance, presence, quality, manners and conformation. Junior Horse Championship For horses aged 2yo - 4yo or with Maiden, Novice status having shown in the qualifier. Judged 75% on performance, presence, quality and manners; 25% on total conformation. Ladies Open or Amateur Judged on manners, quality, presence, performance and conformation. Ladies Open or Amateur Championship Ladies only Open or Amateur Championship. Judged 75% on manners, quality, presence and performance; 25% on total conformation. Juvenile Exhibitor, Youth or Amateur Judged on manners, performance, presence, quality and conformation. Juvenile Exhibitor, Youth or Amateur Championship Judging for this competition is based on the following criteria: 75% on manners, performance, presence, and quality, and 25% on total conformation. In order for horses to be eligible for the Juvenile Exhibitor, Amateur (ladies and/or gentlemen), Masters, Owners, Amateur Owners, and Youth Championships, they must be entered and shown by individuals corresponding to their respective categories; Juvenile Exhibitor, Amateur, Masters, Owner, Amateur Owner, and Youth). Additionally, they must participate in at least one other class within this section. Event management has the authority to specify in the prize list which classes qualify for the Championships. For instance, Amateur Classes may qualify for Amateur Championships, Ladies Classes may qualify for Ladies Championship, and so forth. For stripping Championships, please refer to the Stripping Rule stated elsewhere. Juvenile Exhibitor, Youth or Amateur Grand Championship In order to be eligible, horses must be entered, shown, and judged in at least one other class within this section. Judging will be based on 75% performance, presence, quality, and manners, with 25% of the score attributed to total conformation. Combination Harness & Saddle The class begins with horses being presented to a suitable four-wheeled vehicle at an animated walk and park trot. Following this, they are shown under saddle, performing at a walk, park trot, and canter. The prize list must specify whether the driver/rider must be the same individual for both phases of the class. Entries are to be driven with a liverpool bit with side check. Judging criteria are divided equally:

50% based on suitability for harness, and 50% on saddle work, with a particular emphasis on the trot.