D. The use of a Martingale is optional. (See CL-030-K)
E. A horse entered in Single Pleasure Driving may not be shown
in either Country Pleasure Driving or Classic Pleasure
Driving at the same show. (Amended 02-21-02, effective 0103) (Amended 02-11, effective 01-12)
CL-040 ROADSTER DRIVING
A. Roadsters shall be shown to a Bike (a two-wheeled cart
with stirrups and no basket). Wheel covers are permitted.
Harness shall be appropriate to the vehicle. All martingales
and unweighted bell boots are optional. The exhibitor must
wear colors (cap and jacket to match, patterned after racing
silks, no sequins or glitter). All youth exhibitors may choose
to wear a helmet instead of a cap. Braiding of horse’s forelock
and first section of mane hair with ribbon optional.
(Amended 2-21-03, effective 01-04)
(Amended 02-12, effective 01-13)
SHOW RULES
B.
Gait requirements: The principal gait requirement for
roadsters is the Trot. Horses shall be asked to Trot at three
(3) different speeds - the slow Jog Trot, the Road Gait, and
at a full extended Drive-On Trot. Horses must not be asked
to rein back. A horse that has not demonstrated distinct
gaits and smooth transitions (change of gaits) should not be
placed over a horse that has demonstrated greater ability but
has had a minor or incidental break in gait.
C. Judging procedure: Roadsters must enter the ring clockwise
at a Jog Trot, then show at the Road Gait, turn counterclockwise at the Jog Trot, show at the Road Gait and DriveOn Trot. Roadster horses should have animation, brilliance,
and show ring presence. At all speeds they should work in
form with head set and legs working beneath them. At speed
the trot should be in balance with long reaching action in
front with straight true movement. Pacey or mixed gaited
horses that pace or rack will be penalized. Horses should
be shown on the rail at all times except when passing.
Performance at all three (3) gaits should be considered.
When horses are lined up, driver shall not leave his/her
vehicle except for necessary adjustments. The driver may,
however, uncheck and stand at horse’s head when left in
center of the ring while part of the class is on the rail for a
workout.
D. Roadster to be judged on performance, speed, quality and
manners IN THAT ORDER.
CL-045 FORMAL PARK DRIVING
The horse is to give a brilliant performance with style, presence,
finish, balance and cadence. To be judged on brilliant performance, presence, quality, manners and conformation
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