JMS Miniatures
Well-Known Member
I brought a proposal last year to get the draft halter class into more shows and become an actual rated class. It passed real well at Convention and almost everyone on the ASPC/AMHR BOD passed it as well. Unfortunately it is not a rated class but doesn't mean it won't happen, we need more participation and we need more show managers to put it in their show programs. It is still an optional class at local and Area National shows but it is mandatory at AMHR Nationals. Also they are putting in a Grand and Reserve Championship class for the winners of the draft geldings, mares, and stallions classes, which I think is awesome. Here is a detailed description of the class:
The AMHR Miniature Horse showing in Draft Halter should have more bone and substance compared to an open halter entry. They should have broad, short backs with powerful hindquarters and more of an upright shoulder and muscular build to help them pull. Razoring or balding should be discouraged. Horses showing in Draft Halter may be shown with or without polished hooves and a draft type shoe is optional. Draft Halter horses must be shown in a white or silver halter, no cable halter. Braiding of manes and tails is a must. In order to show in the Draft Halter class the horse must be shown in a Draft Harness class. All first and second place winners to compete back in the Grand Champion & Reserve Class. These classes will not earn All Star or Hall of Fame points.
These classes are optional for local and Area National Shows; and mandatory at AMHR Nationals.
Classes:
Open Stallion Draft Halter, 38” & Under
Open Mare Draft Halter, 38” & Under
Open Gelding Draft Halter, 38” & Under
Grand Champion & Reserve Stallion/Mare/Gelding Draft Halter, 38” & Under
Thanks BOD!
The AMHR Miniature Horse showing in Draft Halter should have more bone and substance compared to an open halter entry. They should have broad, short backs with powerful hindquarters and more of an upright shoulder and muscular build to help them pull. Razoring or balding should be discouraged. Horses showing in Draft Halter may be shown with or without polished hooves and a draft type shoe is optional. Draft Halter horses must be shown in a white or silver halter, no cable halter. Braiding of manes and tails is a must. In order to show in the Draft Halter class the horse must be shown in a Draft Harness class. All first and second place winners to compete back in the Grand Champion & Reserve Class. These classes will not earn All Star or Hall of Fame points.
These classes are optional for local and Area National Shows; and mandatory at AMHR Nationals.
Classes:
Open Stallion Draft Halter, 38” & Under
Open Mare Draft Halter, 38” & Under
Open Gelding Draft Halter, 38” & Under
Grand Champion & Reserve Stallion/Mare/Gelding Draft Halter, 38” & Under
Thanks BOD!