Morgan English Pleasure

MGN 10.0 Morgan English Pleasure

1. Eligibility: Horses entered in the class must be registered Morgans, open to professionals, amateurs and Juvenile Exhibitors. Shoeing and length of toe including pads cannot exceed 5 inches.

2. Attire: Riders usually wear traditional English riding attire, which includes a fitted show coat, vest, jodhpurs, a show shirt with a tie or choker, and a derby or top hat. Gloves are optional. Attire should be neat, clean, and in good condition. After 6pm dress attire is considered formal.

3. Tack: The horse should be equipped with a suitable English saddle seat saddle, full bridle with curb and bradoon. The saddle should fit the horse properly and be comfortable for both horse and rider. The bridle should be clean, well-fitted, and include a bit suitable for the horse's comfort and control. Ladies may use a side saddle unless specified otherwise in the prize list. Spurs and whips are optional.

4. Conformation and Movement: Judges evaluate both the conformation and movement of the horse. Morgans are expected to exhibit the breed's characteristic traits, including a well-arched neck, strong hindquarters, and animated, balanced movement with good extension. The horse should move freely and willingly in a balanced frame.

5. Manners and Performance: The horse should demonstrate excellent manners, responsiveness to the rider's aids, and an overall pleasurable performance. This includes steady, consistent gaits, smooth transitions, and obedience to the rider's commands.

6. Judging Criteria: Judges assess various aspects including performance, manners, suitability as an English pleasure horse, and the overall impression of the turnout. Shown at the walk, pleasure trot, road trot, and canter. Must not be asked to back.

● Open and Youth classes, horses to be judged on manners, performance with proper cadence and balance, quality, presence, and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride 60%; type and conformation 40%

● Junior Horse classes, horses to be judged on manners, quality, performance with proper cadence and balance, presence, and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride 60%; type and conformation 40%.

● Juvenile Exhibitor classes, horses to be judged on manners, suitability, performance with proper cadence and balance, quality, presence, and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride 60%; type and conformation 40%.

● Ladies and Ladies Amateur classes, horses to be judged on manners, suitability, quality, performance with proper cadence and balance, presence, and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride 60%; type and conformation 40%.

● Amateur classes, horses to be judged on manners, performance with proper cadence and balance, suitability, quality, presence, and apparent ability to give a good pleasure ride 60%; type and conformation 40%.

● Championships to be judged 50% - 50%; horses to be stripped in Open and Junior Horse Championships.