L. Pleasure Driving Standard of Perfection
The depiction, balance line and descriptive paragraph are to
be used to define the “ideal” pleasure horse and are in no way
intended to eliminate horses not capable of the ideal. Judging
criteria is defined by Section “A” in each appropriate section.
(Amended 02-11, effective 01-12)
CL-034 CLASSIC PLEASURE DRIVING DIVISION
(Effective 01-1-2010)
The depiction, balance line and descriptive paragraph are to
be used to define the “ideal” pleasure horse and are in no way
intended to eliminate horses not capable of the ideal. Judging
criteria is defined by Section “A”. (Amended 02-11, effective 0112)
Balance shall be 50% to rear
The ideal CLASSIC PLEASURE DRIVING horse shall be shown
with light contact on the reins at all times. Ideally neck carriage
should remain low and head set by horse being on the bit and
face perpendicular to the ground. Stride should be sweeping and
ground covering.
A. Classic Pleasure Driving is a single horse driving class,
hitched to show cart with either wooden or metal spoke wheels.
A Basket is mandatory, a boot is optional. To be judged on the
following criteria, in the listed order:
ATTITUDE PARAMOUNT
Settled in the bridle,
smooth gait transitions.
MANNERS PARAMOUNT
No gapping at the bit.
Horse should appear
willing to work.
PERFORMANCE
Steady in each gait and
definite gait changes.
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SHOW RULES
CLARIFICATION: Head carriage should be in the bridle, with poll not
lower than the withers and eye of the horse not higher than the withers.
Stride flowing with a flat knee, minimal knee and hock action.