Hackney Pony - Show Pleasure Driving Division Specifics

HCK 8.0 Hackney Pony - Show 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. Amateurs and juveniles are 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 control 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. In all Show Pleasure driving classes, it is required for the judge(s) to walk through the lineup of ponies.

8. Excessive speed and laboring motion will result in penalties. The judge's focus should be on evaluating each pony's ability to provide a pleasurable drive while maintaining a showy attitude.

9. Show Pleasure Driving ponies are not permitted to compete in any other section of the Hackney Division at the same competition.

10. Classes in this division can either single harness or a harness with appropriate black or russet coloration. The harness should include a low crupper, sidecheck or overcheck, square or round blinkers, and a snaffle bit. A martingale is optional, but a checkbit is mandatory.

11. Braids are allowed in the ponies' manes.

12. Entries must be shown with only the driver to an appropriate vehicle, which can be either a two-wheeled basket-type jog cart or a road bike with a basket.

13. Switches or artificial tails may be discreetly added.

14. Participants are encouraged to wear appropriate apparel. Class Specifications - Hackney Show Pleasure Driving Hackney Pony - Show Pleasure Driving Amateur/Juvenile Shown at a flat walk, pleasure trot and road trot (showing a distinct difference in gait). To be judged on suitability, manners, performance, quality, and conformation. Ponies must stand quietly and are required to back. Championships, ponies must be entered, shown and judged in a qualifying class with the same specifications. Hackney Pony - Show Pleasure Driving 4YO & Under Shown at a flat walk, pleasure trot and road trot (showing a distinct difference in gait). Ponies must stand quietly and are required to back. To be judged on suitability, manners, performance, quality and conformation. Championships, ponies must be entered, shown and judged in a qualifying class with the same specifications.