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The western pleasure horse should
exhibit a smooth, comfortable ride without excessive action or animation.
With a natural head set not to high not to low, not nosing out or flexed
at the poll, with a nice head shake.
If it's not shaking, it's
not walkin.
The horse should be semi collected &
ridden with a loose rein.
In western pleasure horses are
reversed away from the rail.
Romal reins may be carried in the
free hand, with at least 16 inches of spacing between the reining hand &
the Romal hand.
The Romal shall not be used forward of the cinch or used to signal or cue
the horse.
When using the Romal, a hand should be around the reins, not a finger
between the reins.
While the horse is in motion the
riders hands should stay clear of the horse & saddle. The Judge may call
for a halt while on the rail to test for quietness. Your hose must stand
quietly & back with head in normal position, mouth closed. At the Judges
discretion you may be asked to back clear of the line up & do a 360 degree
neck rein, left or right, it's your decision.
Proper western attire for the rider & western tack for the
horse are required. |