Park Division

ASB 7.4 Park Division The American Saddlebred and Half American Saddlebred Park Horse are expected to exhibit style, refinement, and good manners. Their performance should be characterized by animation and grace in all gaits. Horses competing in any class within this section are not eligible to compete in the American Saddlebred/Half American Saddlebred Pleasure Division, including Park Pleasure, at the same event. However, they may compete in Performance sections (such as Three-gaited, Five-gaited, Fine Harness), as well as In-Hand, Parade, or Model classes. Horses may have either a roached or full tail, which is either set or natural. Tack & Apparel Under Saddle:

● Bridle: A double bridle with both a snaffle and curb bit is preferred, selected to suit the individual horse. Exception: 2-Year-Olds may be shown in a snaffle bridle with a running martingale if such is specified in the prize list.

● Saddle: The saddle should be an English-type flat saddle with a leather or web girth.

● Attire: Riders are required to wear informal dress for morning and afternoon classes. For evening classes, a dark-colored habit (with collars and lapels of the same color) and appropriate accessories are recommended. Loud or flashy colors should be avoided. Driving:

● Horses are to be presented to a suitable vehicle, preferably a small buggy with four wire wheels and no top.

● Light harness with a snaffle bit, blinkers and running martingale and overcheck are mandatory. The use of an overcheck bit is optional. Gait Requirements Horses are to be presented at an animated walk or flat walk, park trot, and canter, with the addition of slow gait and rack in Five-Gaited classes. The gaits will be park trot and animated walk in Fine Harness classes. Horses are expected to stand quietly. Class Divisions Stallions are not permitted to compete in Ladies and Juvenile classes. Classes may be divided based on the size of the horse (15.2 hands and under, Over 15.2 hands), the age or sex of the rider, and the sex of the horse (Stallion, Gelding, and Mare classes).

PARK CLASSES OFFERED Open Horses participating in the Open, Junior, Maiden, Novice, Limit, and respective Championships classes are required to be shown at a walk, trot, and canter. They will be judged on performance, manners, presence, quality, and conformation. Juvenile, Youth, Ladies or Amateurs In the Owners, Amateur Owners, Masters, Juvenile Exhibitors, Youth, and Championship classes, horses are to be shown at a walk, trot, and canter. During the lineup, horses are expected to stand quietly. Judging will be based on manners, performance, presence, quality, and conformation. Five Gaited Park Shown at a walk, trot, canter, slow gait and rack. To be judged on performance, manners, presence, quality and conformation. Fine Harness Park Horses are to be presented at an animated park trot, with penalties for excessive speed, as well as at an animated walk. They should stand quietly during evaluation. Judging will be based on performance, manners, presence, quality, and conformation.