Hackney Park Pleasure Driving - Division Specifics

HCK 7.0 Hackney Park Pleasure Driving - Division Specifics

1. This section is open to Hackney Ponies that are registered and have a height of 14.2 hands or under. Only Mares and Geldings are allowed in this section.

2. Professionals, amateurs, and juveniles are all eligible to participate.

3. The ponies' tails can either be long or appear short.

4. During the lineup, one attendant without a whip is permitted to head each pony. The attendant can stand the entry on its feet but must then stand at least two paces back from the pony and should only touch it for safety purposes.

5. The ponies must stand calmly, back readily, and return to the lineup when required. They should remain checked in the lineup unless an additional workout is called, in which case unchecked ponies may be adjusted.

6. The use of artificial appliances or devices such as leather straps and rubber bands is not allowed on the grounds before or during the competition. Any pony found with prohibited equipment will be disqualified from further competition and will lose all entry fees and winnings. However, protective equipment like non-weighted bell boots and shin boots are permitted in the warm-up areas prior to entering the competition ring.

7. For all Park Pleasure driving classes, it is necessary for the judge(s) to walk along the lineup. If there is a judging panel present, all judges must adhere to this rule.

8. Excessive speed or laboring motion by the ponies may result in penalties. The focus of judging should be on their ability to provide a pleasurable drive while maintaining a show attitude.

9. Park Pleasure driving ponies are not eligible to compete in any other section of the Hackney Division at the same competition.

10. In terms of tack & apparel, all classes in Park Pleasure can either be Single or Harness. Appropriate harness (black or russet) with a low crupper, sidecheck or overcheck, square or round blinkers, and snaffle bit are required. A martingale is optional, but a checkbit is mandatory.

11. Braids on the ponies are allowed.

12. Entries must be shown with only the driver and an appropriate vehicle, which can be either a two-wheeled basket-type jog cart or a road bike with a basket. Switches or artificial tails may be added if desired. Appropriate apparel is encouraged for participants. Park Pleasure Driving Class Specifications Hackney Pony - Park Pleasure Driving Available to entries qualified to exhibit in the following: Amateur, Gentleman, Juvenile, Ladies, Limit, Novice, Owners, Open, Mares and Geldings. Shown at a flat walk, pleasure trot and road trot. Pleasure and road trot must show differences in speed. To be judged on, manners, presence, performance, suitability, quality, and conformation. Ponies must stand quietly and are required to back. Park Pleasure Driving Championship Ponies must be entered, shown and judged in qualifying class restricted in a similar manner as the championship. Shown at a flat walk, pleasure trot and road trot (showing a distinct difference in gait). To be judged on manners, presence, performance, suitability, quality and conformation. Ponies must stand quietly and are required to back. Park Pleasure Driving 4YO & Under Available to entries 4-years of age and under. Shown at a flat walk, pleasure trot and road trot (showing a distinct difference in gait). To be judged on manners, presence, performance, suitability, quality, and conformation. Ponies must stand quietly and are required to back.