Hackney Pony - Roadster Division Specifics
HCK 12.0 Hackney Pony - Roadster Division Specifics For entries in Roadster Pony classes, the following requirements apply:
1. Ponies must be registered with either the American or Canadian Hackney Societies.
2. If there is only one section available for Roadster Ponies to Bike, it should be designated for ponies that are 52 inches in height or less. However, if there are enough entries, two sections may be offered: one for Roadster Ponies to Bike measuring 50 inches and under, and another for those measuring over 50 inches up to 52 inches. If two sections are provided, the competition organizers may also offer a championship or stake event for each section.
3. For Roadster Ponies Under Saddle and Roadster Ponies to Wagon classes, participation is limited to ponies that are 54 inches or under in height. In order to compete in the Roadster performance class, ponies must have their measurements verified.
4. Roadster Ponies should appear to have a long mane and tail.
5. Drivers/riders must wear Roadster Silks, a cap or protective headgear. The exhibitor's number should be worn on the back of the driver. Juvenile Roadster Pony classes require the use of protective headgear.
6. In driving classes, ponies must be driven with a roadster cart (bike). The following equipment should be used: a low crupper, an overcheck rein, square blinkers, and either a straight or broken snaffle bit. Martingales are mandatory and protective boots are allowed.
7. In under saddle classes, ponies must be ridden with an English saddle while using a full martingale and an open bridle with a snaffle bit. The reins can be either single or double. Protective boots should also be worn by the pony in these classes. Show Protocol - Hackney Roadster Pony
1. In the ring, ponies should enter in a clockwise direction at a jog-trot and then demonstrate the road gait. They should then turn counterclockwise at a jog-trot, show the road gait again, and finally trot at speed. Throughout all speeds, it is important for ponies to maintain proper form.
2. The Hackney Roadster Pony should exhibit animation, brilliance, and competition ring presence while working at a jog-trot or road gait. When asked to increase speed, the pony must show both speed and proper form. Penalties will be given for improper cadence of the trot, hesitation in hock action, or if mixed-gaited ponies racking or breaking into a run during turns.
3. Ponies should always stay on the rail unless passing and when turning corners they should go to the far end without leaning. They should have light mouths, be responsive to commands at any time, and display willingness to stand when being judged in the center of the ring.
4. Performance at all three gaits is highly important and if there is a workout required, chosen entries must be worked both ways as in the original routine.
5. In Open classes where ponies are lined up, no attendant is allowed and the driver must not leave their vehicle. However, they may uncheck their pony when left in the center of the ring during a workout.
6. In Juvenile or Amateur Roadster Pony classes, when ponies are lined up, one attendant is permitted to enter the ring and head their entry.. Attendants can hold the pony, but must release the pony when judges approach for inspection. The pony must remain checked and any adjustment of overcheck - such as moving to a string or lengthening - is prohibited and will lead to elimination.
7. During a workout in Juvenile or Amateur Roadster Pony classes, an attendant can be present in the ring for entries not participating in the workout. The attendant may uncheck and hold the entry during the workout, but after the workout is over, the pony must be checked again.
8. Each exhibitor is only allowed to request a time-out once per class.
9. If there are 16 or more entries in a class, it is required to divide the class into separate sections by selecting every other number on the list of entries. Each section will have separate prize money and ribbons.
10. Classes may be divided by sex, with stallions not permitted in Juvenile classes.
11. It is recommended that Amateur, Juvenile, or Ladies classes also be divided based on age of driver or sex of pony if there are a large number of anticipated entries.
12. For Juveniles, it is recommended to divide classes based on age of driver and offer a Juvenile Championship competition. If no Juvenile Championship is offered, ponies shown in Juvenile classes are eligible for the Amateur Championship. If an Amateur Championship is not offered, ponies shown in Juvenile classes are eligible for the Open Championship.
13. Juveniles are allowed to participate in Open Hackney Roadster Pony to Wagon classes and Amateur or Open Roadster Pony to Bike classes if there are no Juvenile Amateur classes available. In these classes, Juveniles must wear protective headgear. Class Specifications - Hackney Roadster Pony Roadster Pony - Amateur to Bike Available to qualified juvenile or amateur exhibitors. Shown first at the jog-trot and road gait then reversed and shown at a jog-trot, road gait and then speed. To be judged on manners, performance, speed, presence, quality, and conformation. Championships, Ponies must be entered, shown by a Juvenile, Amateur or Lady and judged in a qualifying class designated by competition management in the prize list. Roadster Pony - Juvenile/Ladies to Bike Available to qualified juvenile amateur or Lady. Shown first at the jog-trot and road gait then reversed and shown at a jog-trot, road gait and then speed. To be judged on manners, presence, quality, performance, speed, and conformation. Championships, ponies must be entered, shown by a Juvenile, Amateur or Lady and judged in a qualifying class designated by competition management in the prize list. Juvenile Roadster Under Saddle Available to qualified juvenile amateur exhibitors, mounted on a pony 54 inches or less. Shown first at the jog-trot and road gait then reversed and shown at a jog-trot, road gait and then speed. To be judged on manners, performance, speed, presence, quality, and conformation. Saddle classes qualify for saddle championships only. Roadster 4YO & Under to Bike Available to qualified entries within categories: OPEN, LIMIT, NOVICE, JUNIOR. Shown first at the jog-trot and road gait then reversed and shown at a jog-trot, road gait and then speed. To be judged on performance, speed, presence, quality, conformation and manners. Championships, Ponies must be entered, shown and judged in another class in harness in this section. Roadster Pony to Wagon Available to qualified ponies that measure 54 inches and under. Shown first at the jog-trot and road gait then reversed and shown at a jog-trot, road gait and then speed. To be judged on performance, speed, presence, quality, manners, and conformation. Exhibitors shall wear a business suit with a hat of choice. Breeching is required in all wagon classes. If no championship is offered for this class it shall be considered as a qualifying class for the Hackney Roadster to Bike Championship as long as the pony qualifies under the Hackney Roadster to Bike height restrictions Roadster Pony Combination
1. Ponies must be shown by the same exhibitor, both driving and riding.
2. Ponies are first shown in both directions of the ring as a Roadster pony to bike.
3. Competitors will then be called to the lineup, ponies unhooked and saddled, and returned to the rail.
4. Ponies are shown under saddle at the required gaits after being unhooked and saddled.
5. Two attendants per pony are allowed to assist with the changing of Tack & Apparel. If the bridle is changed, the harness bridle must not be removed prior to the pony being completely unhooked from the bike.
6. In both segments of the class, ponies are shown first at a jog-trot and road gait, then reversed and shown at a jog-trot, road gait, and then at speed.
7. Roadster Pony to Bike is judged on suitability, manners, performance, speed, and quality.
8. Roadster Pony Under Saddle is judged on manners, performance, speed, presence, quality, and suitability of the rider to the pony.