All it is is a pleasure class on a longeline. The horse has to walk, trot and canter, both directions, in a collected manner with it's held lowered and tucked. Exactly like if being ridden. The horse is judged on manners and way of going. Not something I would do with my yearlings. Of ANY breed. There will be time enough to show- YEARS and they will be healthy!
Many people now frown upon this class for stressing out the joints on these BABIES. Others feel it's just a way to get more $$ in prizes since you are feeding these horses but they aren't winning money in performance classes.
Lucy