MinisOutWest
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Is this the western driving class of AMHA???
New Division, CL-034, Classic Pleasure Driving, page 95 819
Add new Division as follows:
Balance shall be 50% to rear
The CLASSIC PLEASURE DRIVING horse shall be shown with contact on the reins at all
times. 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 an “open” wheel 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 Settled in the bridle, smooth gait transitions.
MANNERS No gapping at the bit. Horse should appear willing to work.
PERFORMANCE Steady in each gait and definite gait changes.
QUALITY A ”pretty” picture with appropriate action for class.
CONFORMATION As correct for CLASSIC DRIVING.
The ideal CLASSIC PLEASURE DRIVING horse should excel at all of the above items.
B. Class requirements:
Horse to be shown both directions in the arena at the Walk, Pleasure Trot, and the
Working Trot. Horse will enter counter clockwise at the Pleasure Trot. Horse will be required
to stand quietly and back readily.
C. Gait requirements:
1. Walk; A four beat, flat-footed and ground covering gait.
2. Pleasure Trot; A two beat diagonal gait. Overall balance as shown above. Horse must
demonstrate freedom of movement, be relaxed and easy going, demonstrating
impulsion.
3. Working Trot; A lengthening of stride from the Pleasure Trot. Horse must
demonstrate freedom of movement.
D. The use of a Martingale is optional. (See CL-030-K)
Classes to be added are: Qualifying Points
Open Classic Pleasure Driving, under 32 3
Open Classic Pleasure Driving, 32-34 3
Youth Classic Pleasure Driving, 12 & under 0*
Youth Classic Pleasure Driving, 13-18 0*
Amateur Classic Pleasure Driving, Level 1 2
Amateur Classic Pleasure Driving, Level 2 2
AOTE Classic Pleasure Driving 1
Grand and Reserve Classic Pleasure Driving
Passed. The Show Rules Committee passed the complete Classic Pleasure Driving Division, with the
Board having control to add classes as the division grows.
Note: If #814 & #814 passes, these qualifying points will change to “1”
New Division, CL-034, Classic Pleasure Driving, page 95 819
Add new Division as follows:
Balance shall be 50% to rear
The CLASSIC PLEASURE DRIVING horse shall be shown with contact on the reins at all
times. 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 an “open” wheel 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 Settled in the bridle, smooth gait transitions.
MANNERS No gapping at the bit. Horse should appear willing to work.
PERFORMANCE Steady in each gait and definite gait changes.
QUALITY A ”pretty” picture with appropriate action for class.
CONFORMATION As correct for CLASSIC DRIVING.
The ideal CLASSIC PLEASURE DRIVING horse should excel at all of the above items.
B. Class requirements:
Horse to be shown both directions in the arena at the Walk, Pleasure Trot, and the
Working Trot. Horse will enter counter clockwise at the Pleasure Trot. Horse will be required
to stand quietly and back readily.
C. Gait requirements:
1. Walk; A four beat, flat-footed and ground covering gait.
2. Pleasure Trot; A two beat diagonal gait. Overall balance as shown above. Horse must
demonstrate freedom of movement, be relaxed and easy going, demonstrating
impulsion.
3. Working Trot; A lengthening of stride from the Pleasure Trot. Horse must
demonstrate freedom of movement.
D. The use of a Martingale is optional. (See CL-030-K)
Classes to be added are: Qualifying Points
Open Classic Pleasure Driving, under 32 3
Open Classic Pleasure Driving, 32-34 3
Youth Classic Pleasure Driving, 12 & under 0*
Youth Classic Pleasure Driving, 13-18 0*
Amateur Classic Pleasure Driving, Level 1 2
Amateur Classic Pleasure Driving, Level 2 2
AOTE Classic Pleasure Driving 1
Grand and Reserve Classic Pleasure Driving
Passed. The Show Rules Committee passed the complete Classic Pleasure Driving Division, with the
Board having control to add classes as the division grows.
Note: If #814 & #814 passes, these qualifying points will change to “1”