Hackney Pony - Additional Classes

HCK 15.0 Hackney Pony - Additional Classes Hackney Pony - Gig Class The ‘Park Gate’ gig or ‘Stanhope’ gig are the two most commonly used in this division. Entries should be shown with a short unbraided mane and with a standing martingale. Shown at an animated walk, park trot and smart trot. To be judged on performance, presence, conformation and manners. Hackney Pony - Harness or Carriage

1. Eligibility: Hackneys must be registered and shall not cross-enter into any Hackney, Harness, or Roadster Pony performance class at the same competition.

2. Tail Appearance: Tails may be long or have the appearance of being short.

3. Harness and Carriage: Harness must be appropriate for the carriage used.

4. Showing Procedure: Ponies are shown to an appropriate two or four-wheeled carriage at a walk, collected trot, and extended trot. Excessive speed is to be penalized. Ponies shall stand quietly in the line up and quietly and back promptly.

5. Figure Eight: At least one figure eight may be performed at the discretion of the judge.

6. Braids: Button braids are permitted.

7. Attire and Equipment: Hat, apron, gloves, and whip are required.

8. Judging Criteria: Ponies are judged 75% on performance, quality, manners, and conformation; 25% on turnout. Hackney Pony - Pair or Harness Open Shown to a suitable four wheeled vehicle with side checks. Shown at a park trot and show your ponies. To be judged on performance, quality, similarity, manners, and conformation. MGN: Morgan Horse