Yearling Longe Line Class
This class is limited to yearlings. The purpose of showing a yearling on a longe line is to demonstrate that the horse has the movement, manners/expression/ attitude, and conformation to become competitive under saddle. This class will reward:
- Quality of movement.
- Manners/Expression/Attitude
- Conformation suitable to future performance and the horse should be judged with its suitability as a future performer under saddle in mind. This class should define what it means to be a Western Pleasure or Hunter Under Saddle Prospect. Because these are yearlings, they are not expected to demonstrate the behavior or quality of a finished show horse, but only the performance necessary for a reasonable presentation to the judge.
The class will consist of two parts:
- A longeing demonstration lasting one and one-half minutes (90 seconds).
The Exhibitor will be given a “start” signal and they will have one and one-half minutes to present the horse at all three gaits (walk, jog, lope or walk, trot, canter) in both directions.At the end of the one and one-half minutes, the signal will be given to signify the end of the demonstration.
- A conformation inspection.
The conformation inspection will occur prior to the longeing demonstration.Each entry will be walked into the arena to the judge and pause for evaluation individually.They will then trot off straight and around a cone and take a place on the wall inside the area.All entries will be inspected in this fashion and the trot off will give the judge an opportunity to evaluate soundness.
Horses are to be shown in a halter. Either a regular or show type halter is acceptable. For the conformation inspection, a lead shank may be used and then exchanged for the longe line prior to the longe line demonstration. The longe line may not exceed 30 feet in length with a snap attached to the halter. It is permissible to use a longe whip; however, the Exhibitor may not strike the horse with the whip at any time.
Score sheets will be used by the Judges and they will use the BHF unified scoring system.
An exhibitor may show two horses in the Yearling Longe Line Class. The same exhibitor must show in both segments of the class. An additional handler may hold the first horse while the second horse is being exhibited; and an additional handler may hold the second horse while the first horse is being exhibited. Additional handlers must wear appropriate attire.
All yearlings sired by eligible stallions are able to participate in this class – BHF Amateur and/or Open or BHF Color Division Amateur and/or Open. All yearlings must be current on BHF nominations in order to be eligible to show.
Any rules herewith can be changed, added to, or denied at the discretion of the Futurity Committee. The B.H.F. will have the final word in interpreting or supplementing the rules and conditions of the Futurity if the need arises.
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