Western Country

[kuelqhs]

I know that in Country pleasure you can use a light collar harness for that class, but what about in the western?

I'd really like to use my collar harness at nationals but don't want to get DQ'd if the rules say you can't.

 

[Davie]

Here is what the 2007 Supplement Rule Book says:

General Regulations

1. WCP driving is to be shown to a two-wheeled cart only. Bike tires or wooden wheels are permissable.

2. Harness in the WCP driving division must be of the light type. Breastcollars or light collars are permissable, but no full harnesses are allowed. Britching is optional. Side or over checks are required. When shown, the horse must have blinders (round or square) and the check must be hooked. No other appliances may be used on a driving horse other than the harness.

3. Bits in the WCP driving shall be of the snaffle type. No liverpool bits, curb chains or straps are allowed.

4. Matingales and check bits are optional.

Hope that helps.

 

[kuelqhs]

Here is what the 2007 Supplement Rule Book says:

General Regulations

1. WCP driving is to be shown to a two-wheeled cart only. Bike tires or wooden wheels are permissable.

2. Harness in the WCP driving division must be of the light type. Breastcollars or light collars are permissable, but no full harnesses are allowed. Britching is optional. Side or over checks are required. When shown, the horse must have blinders (round or square) and the check must be hooked. No other appliances may be used on a driving horse other than the harness.

3. Bits in the WCP driving shall be of the snaffle type. No liverpool bits, curb chains or straps are allowed.

4. Matingales and check bits are optional.

Hope that helps.

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Thanks thats what I was needing to know

 

[seahorse]

What are they judging for in western country driving?

 

[Davie]

Here again is what the 2007 Supplement says:

Western Country Pleasure Driving (Required at Nationals Only and will be consider Non-Rated at all other AMHR/ASPC Sanctioned Shows until the 2008 season.

1. A WCPD horse should carry himslef in a natural balanced postion with a relaxed head and neck. His poll should be level with, or slightly abouve the level of the withers.

2. Maximum credit should be give to a horse with a relaxed head and neck, that carries his poll level with, or slightly above the withers, moves straight, with low strides and with little flexion of the knees and hocks, with free movement, manner and a b right expression.

3. The horse shall be severly penalized if his poll is more the 5" above the level of the withers, is behind the vertical, is overflexed, excessively nosed out, the poll is below the level of the withers, exhibits excessive speed or shows lack of control by the exhibitor.

4. This class will be judged 60% on the horse's performance, manners and way of going, and suitability for assuring a pleasurable drive, 30% on condition, fit and appropriateness of harness and vehicle adn 10% on neatness, appropriateness of attire and overall impression. Overchecks and side checks should be slightly loose, not snug. Excessive knee action and speed to be penalized

5. The WCPD horse may not cross enter into the country pleasure, pleasure driving, or Park Harness classes.

Hope this helps.