Soundness and Loss of Sight

DF119 Soundness and Loss of Sight

1. All horses at ESC governed events must be serviceably sound. Horses that show signs of recent cruelty or abuse should be reported to show management immediately and examined by the show vet. Horses exhibited with labored breathing, poor cadence and/or minor soundness issues may be penalized at the judge’s discretion.

2. A horse with loss of sight in one eye may be deemed eligible to compete in performance classes provided the division rules allow it.

3. Horses with loss of sight in at least one eye in breeding classes may be deemed ineligible based on the standards of the breed.

CHAPTER 2 – COMPETITION GUIDELINES