Roadster Pony Division

RDS 10.0 Roadster Pony Division

1. Classes for Roadster ponies to Bike are limited to ponies 13 hands (52” and under).

a. If entries justify, two sections may be provided:

i. 50” and under; ii. Over 50” but not exceeding 52”.

b. If two sections are available, a championship/stake may be offered for each section.

2. In Under Saddle classes and Roadster Pony to Wagon classes, entries must not exceed 54”.

3. During the lineup in classes restricted to Juveniles and Amateurs, one attendant is permitted to head the pony, but must refrain from touching the entry unless there is a safety concern. Any altering of overcheck ie: moving to a string or lengthening, is prohibited and will result in elimination.

4. Entries may be unchecked and held during a workout. Following the workout, the pony must be rechecked and the attendant move away. The attendant must not take any action that would interfere with another entry.

5. In all Ladies, Amateur, and Juvenile roadster pony classes, the judge(s) must inspect every entry in the lineup.

6. If no Juvenile qualifying or championship classes are offered at a competition, juveniles may enter the Amateur or Ladies qualifying or championship classes, but protective headgear is required. If an amateur championship is unavailable, ponies shown in juvenile classes are eligible for the open championship. Juveniles are allowed to show in Open Roadster Pony to Wagon classes and amateur or open Roadster Pony to Bike classes if Juvenile or Amateur classes are not offered. The use of protective headgear is required by Juveniles in these classes.

7. Roadster ponies must enter the ring in a clockwise manner and will be showcased first at a jog-trot and road gait, then reversed and shown at a jog-trot, road gait, and finally at speed. Roadster Pony Division - Classes Offered:

Roadster Pony - Amateur to Bike Judged on manners, performance, presence, quality, and conformation. Roadster Pony - Single Roadster to Bike Juvenile or Ladies Judged on manners, presence, quality, performance, speed and conformation. Roadster Pony - Single Roadster to Bike Juvenile, Amateur or Ladies Championship Entries must be shown by a Juvenile, Amateur, or Lady and judged in any qualifying class with the same judging specifications. If an amateur ladies class is unavailable, amateur ladies participating in the open ladies class will be eligible for the amateur championship. Evaluation criteria include manners, presence, quality, performance, speed, and conformation. Roadster Pony - Single Championship to Bike To be eligible ponies must be entered, shown and judged in another class in harness in this division. Shown to a bike. Judged on performance, speed, presence, quality, conformation and manners. Roadster Pony - Juvenile Roadster Pony Under Saddle Entries will be showcased under English saddle, utilizing a running martingale, open bridle with a snaffle bit, and single or double rein, along with protective boots. The rider must wear stable colors, a jacket, and protective headgear that matches. Judging will evaluate manners, performance, speed, presence, quality, and conformation. It's important to note that saddle classes do not qualify a pony for harness championships. Roadster Pony - Single Roadster to Bike 4YO & Under Entries must be qualified to compete in the OPEN, LIMIT, NOVICE, and JUNIOR TO BIKE categories. Evaluation will be based on performance, speed, presence, quality, conformation, and manners. Roadster Pony - Single Roadster Pony to Wagon Ponies must be 54 inches and under. Entries will be evaluated based on performance, speed, presence, quality, and conformation. Exhibitors are required to wear a business suit with a hat of their choice. Breeching is mandatory in all wagon classes. If no championship is available for this class, it will serve as a qualifying class for the Single Roadster Pony to Bike Championship, provided the pony meets the height restrictions for Roadster to Bike entries. Roadster Pony - Roadster Pony Combination The class is open to Juveniles. Ponies will first be showcased in both directions of the ring as a Roadster pony to bike. Competitors will then be called to the line-up, where ponies will be unhooked and saddled, before being returned to the rail to be shown under saddle at the required gaits. Two attendants per entry are permitted to assist with the changing of Tack & Apparel. If the bridle is changed, the harness bridle must not be removed until the pony is completely unhooked from the bike. Ponies must be shown by the same rider and driver. In both segments of the class, ponies will be shown first at a jog-trot and road gait, then reversed and shown at a jog-trot, road gait, and finally at speed. The Roadster Pony to Bike segment will be judged on suitability, manners, performance, speed, and quality, while the Roadster Pony Under Saddle segment will be judged on manners, performance, speed, presence, quality, and the suitability of the rider to the pony.