SECTION B BREEDS Rules of Equestrian Canada 2017

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1 SECTION B BREEDS Rules of Equestrian Canada 2017

2 CLEAN COPY EDITION This document contains the final text effective January 1, Subsequent changes are noted with additions underlined in red ink; deletions presented by strikethrough text, (also in red) and a revised effective date.

3 EQUESTRIAN CANADA RULEBOOK The rules published herein are effective on January 1, 2017 and remain in effect for one year except as superseded by rule changes or clarifications published in subsequent editions of this section. Section B as printed herein is the official version of Breeds for The Rule Book comprises of the following sections A B C D E F G J K L M General Regulations Breeds Driving Eventing Dressage General Performance, Western, Equitation Hunter, Jumper, Equitation and Hack Endurance Reining Vaulting Para-Equestrian Section B: BREEDS is part of the Rulebook of Equestrian Canada and is published by: Equestrian Canada 308 Legget Drive, Suite 100 Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 1Y6 Tel: (613) ; Fax: (613) rules@equestrian.ca Web site: Equestrian Canada ISBN

4 BREED SPORT COMPETITION CHART SILVER BRONZE Sport License Silver Bronze Sanctioning Fees for all categories will be the same as in 2010 Prize Money No Limit Max $2,500 NOTE: Prize money totals must include all miscellaneous classes and add backs Days of Operation No Limit 1-3 Registration papers See Breed rules See Breed rules Drug Testing Required Required Rules EC rules EC rules Minimum Emergency Standards Medical Assistance must be available, ambulance and veterinarian must be present or on call; farrier should be available. Officials Classes Permitted Competition Point Multiplier EC Senior or Recorded Judges (subject to Breed Sport Rules) Stewards required. All Regular Classes, Provincial/Territorial/National Championships, EC Medal Classes 2x (Point values for Breed Association awards may be determined by individual Breed Association) EC Senior or Recorded Judges (subject to Breed Sport Rules), EC General Breed Sport Judges. Stewards optional All Regular Classes 1x (Point values for Breed Association awards may be determined by individual Breed Association) Page iv 2017 Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B

5 EQUESTRIAN CANADA RULE BOOK SECTION B BREEDS These Rules are to be used in conjunction with the General Regulations of Equestrian Canada. TABLE OF CONTENTS Code of Conduct and Ethics of Equestrian Canada... vii EC Rule Book... xiii PART ONE AMERICAN SADDLEBRED & FINE HARNESS DIVISION Chapter 1 General Qualifications... 1 Chapter 2 Performance Section Chapter 3 Pleasure Section Chapter 4 Park Chapter 5 In-Hand and Model Chapter 6 Youth Showmanship in Hand Chapter 7 Golden Chapter 8 Parade Chapter 9 Roadster Chapter 10 Saddlebred-Type Pony Chapter 11 Saddle-Type Horses and Ponies Western Equipment Chapter 12 American Saddlebred and Fine Harness Judges PART TWO ARABIAN, HALF-ARABIAN, ANGLO-ARABIAN DIVISION Chapter 13 Arabian Breed Standards and General Qualifications Chapter 14 Breeding/In-Hand Chapter 15 Performance Chapter 16 Park Horse Chapter 17 English Pleasure Chapter 18 Country English Pleasure Chapter 19 Arabian Hack Division Chapter 20 Hunter Pleasure Chapter 21 Arabian Jumper Chapter 22 Arabian Working Hunter Chapter 23 Arabian Dressage Horses Chapter 24 Arabian Sport Horses Chapter 25 Arabian Formal Driving Chapter 26A Pleasure Driving Chapter 26B Country Pleasure Driving Chapter 26C Roadster Chapter 26D Carriage Pleasure Driving Chapter 27 Arabian Combination Classes Chapter 28 Mounted Native Costume Chapter 29 Ladies Side Saddle Chapter 30 Western Pleasure Chapter 31 Working Western Horse Chapter 32 Arabian Reining Horses Chapter 33 Working Cow Horse Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B Page v

6 Chapter 34 Trail, Open, Maiden Chapter 35 Cutting/Western Riding Chapter 36 Equitation Chapter 37 Western Horsemanship Chapter 38 Youth Showmanship Chapter 39 Walk-Trot/Walk-Jog/Leadline Chapter 40 Miscellaneous Chapter 41 Half-Arabians Anglo-Arabians Chapter 42 Officials PART THREE CANADIAN SPORT HORSE DIVISION Chapter 43 Canadian Sport Horse Division PART FOUR CANADIAN WARMBLOOD Chapter 44 Canadian Warmblood Horse Competitions PART FIVE HACKNEY DIVISION Chapter 45 General Chapter 46 Showing Chapter 47 Class Specifications Chapter 48 Showing Hackney Roadster Ponies Chapter 49 Harness Pony General Chapter 50 Ring Procedure Chapter 51 Class Specifications Chapter 51A Officials PART SIX MORGAN HORSE DIVISION Chapter 52 General Chapter 53 All In-Hand Classes Chapter 54 Showing and Judging Regulations in Performance Classes Chapter 55 Morgan Park Section Chapter 56 Morgan English Pleasure and Pleasure Driving Section Chapter 57 Morgan Classic Pleasure Section Chapter 58 Morgan Western Pleasure Section Chapter 59 Morgan Hunter Pleasure Section Chapter 60 Morgan Roadster Section Chapter 61 Morgan Working Hunter Section Chapter 62 Morgan Heritage Driving Section Chapter 63 Morgan Showmanship Section Chapter 64 Morgan Equitation Section Chapter 65 Morgan Walk and Trot Section Chapter 66 Sport Horse Section Chapter 67 Additional Morgan Class Section Chapter 68 Part-Morgan Section Chapter 69 Morgan Competitions Chapter 70 Morgan Judges Page vi 2017 Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B

7 PART SEVEN ROAD HORSE DIVISION Chapter 71 Roadster Horse Chapter 72 Roadster Pony PART EIGHT THOROUGHBRED DIVISION Chapter 73 Thoroughbred Division PART NINE WELSH PONY & COB DIVISION Chapter 74 General Information Chapter 75 Breeding Classes Chapter 76 Ridden Divisions Chapter 77 Showmanship Chapter 78 Pleasure Driving Division Chapter 79 Welsh Draft/Commercial Division Chapter 80 Judges Responsibilities and Conduct PART TEN SADDLESEAT EQUITATION Chapter 81 Saddle Seat Equitation PART ELEVEN EC OFFICIALS Chapter 82 General Breed Sport Judges Glossary Metric Conversion Table Index Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B Page vii

8 EQUESTRIAN CANADA Equestrian Canada is the national governing body for equestrian sport in Canada, with a mandate to represent, promote and advance the sport in Canada, and to represent, promote advocate for and advance all related equine and equestrian interests, including recreation, industry and equine health and welfare. PATRON His Excellency the Right Honourable David Lloyd Johnston, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General of Canada CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS OF EQUESTRIAN CANADA We look to sport to impart something of moral and social values and, in integrating us as individuals, to bring about a healthy, integrated society. The Honourable Chief Justice Charles L. Dubin 1. Preamble Equestrian Canada ( EC ) believes that: Equestrian pursuits are based on a relationship between horse and human. It is the right and responsibility of EC to set standards in matters of ethics, conduct, sportsmanship, the welfare of the horse, and in all matters under its jurisdiction. It is desirable to define ethical practices, to delineate unethical practices, to encourage good sportsmanship, fair play, safety and high ethical behavior and to warn, censure or bring to public attention and discipline those who commit acts detrimental to the best interests of its stakeholders. All Persons should observe the spirit as well as the letter of this Code of Conduct and Ethics policy. Membership and participation in its activities brings with it many benefits and privileges that are balanced by the Person s responsibilities and obligations. This policy defines the parameters for these responsibilities and obligations, and thus identifies a standard of behaviour that is expected of all Persons. 2. Purpose The purpose of this Code of Conduct and Ethics policy is to promote a safe and positive environment within EC programs, activities and events, by making all Persons aware that there is an expectation at all times of appropriate behaviour, consistent with EC values. Conduct that violates the Code of Conduct and Ethics policy may be subject, after due process, to sanctions pursuant to EC s disciplinary and complaints policies. Page viii 2017 Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B

9 3. Application and Scope This policy applies to a Person s conduct during the course of EC business, activities and events, including but not limited to: work environment, competitions, training and education sessions, travel and meetings. This policy also applies to conduct that occurs outside of EC s activities and events when such conduct could adversely affect relationships within EC s work and sport environment and/or could be detrimental to the image and reputation of EC. All members of other National and Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations must agree to be bound by the rules of EC while participating at ECsanctioned competitions or events. The Statement of Principles below is to be considered an interpretive guide in applying the Code of Conduct and Ethics policy. 4. Definitions Throughout this policy, capitalized terms are defined as follows: a) EC means Equestrian Canada; b) Equestrian any individual participating in equine and/or equestrian activities; c) FEI means the Federation Equestre Internationale, which is the international federation for equestrian sport; d) Member means a member of Equestrian Canada e) Person means all classes of membership and registrants within Equestrian Canada, whether a body corporate, partnership, trust, unincorporated organization or an individual engaged in activities with Equestrian Canada, including but not limited to, all athletes, coaches, officials, persons responsible, competition organizers, volunteers, directors, officers, council and committee members, employees, consultants, and administrators of Equestrian Canada; 5. Statement of Principles Equestrian Canada (EC), the national equestrian federation of Canada, supports adherence to the humane treatment of horses in all activities under its jurisdiction. All Persons shall be committed to: upholding the welfare of all horses, regardless of value, as a primary consideration in all activities; requiring that horses be treated with kindness, respect and compassion, and that they never be subjected to mistreatment; ensuring that all Equestrians including owners, trainers and competitors, or their respective agents, use responsible care in the handling, treatment and transportation of their own horses as well as horses placed in their care for any purpose; providing for the continuous well-being of horses by encouraging routine inspection and consultation with health care professionals and competition officials to achieve the highest possible standards of nutrition, health, comfort and safety as a matter of standard operating procedure; providing current information on Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines and other equine health and welfare initiatives; 2017 Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B Page ix

10 continuing to support scientific studies on equine health and welfare; requiring owners, trainers and competitors to know and follow their sanctioning organization s rules, and to work within industry regulations in all equestrian competitions; and actively promoting the development of and adherence to competition rules and regulations that protect the welfare of the horse. The standard by which conduct or treatment will be measured is that which a person who is informed and experienced in generally accepted equine training and competition procedures would determine to be neither cruel, abusive, nor inhumane. 6. Responsibilities EC is committed to providing a safe environment in which all Persons are treated with respect. Persons involved with EC must acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the horse must be paramount and must never be subordinate to competitive or commercial influences. Every athlete and other person participating in the sport shall reasonably cooperate with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) or another anti-doping organization investigating anti-doping rule violations and a failure to do so may be the basis for disciplinary action within the sport. An individual should be completely trustworthy and exhibit honesty, loyalty and discretion in all equestrian-related activities. All Persons must: a) Maintain and enhance the dignity and self-esteem of all Equestrians and other individuals by: i) demonstrating respect to others regardless of body type, physical characteristics, athletic ability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, colour, ethnic or racial origin, nationality, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, religious belief, political belief, disability, economic status or any other reason; ii) focusing comments or criticism appropriately and avoiding public criticism of others, including athletes, coaches, instructors, officials, organizers, volunteers, directors, officers, council and committee members, employees and members; iii) consistently demonstrating the spirit of horsemanship, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct; iv) respecting the property of others and not willfully causing damage; v) acting, when appropriate, to prevent or correct practices that are unjustly discriminatory; vi) consistently treating individuals in a fair and reasonable manner; vii) ensuring that EC rules, and the spirit of such rules, are adhered to; and viii) respecting and showing respect towards all Persons. b) Refrain from any behavior that constitutes harassment or bullying. Harassment is defined as behaviour including comments, conduct, or gestures, which is insulting, intimidating, humiliating, hurtful, racist, sexist, malicious, degrading, or otherwise offensive to an individual or group of individuals or which creates an uncomfortable environment, or Page x 2017 Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B

11 which might reasonably be expected to cause embarrassment, insecurity, discomfort, offence or humiliation to another person or group. c) Refrain from any behavior that constitutes sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual comments and sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, or conduct of a sexual nature. d) Refrain from the use of power, authority or intimidation in an attempt to coerce another person to engage in inappropriate activities. e) Refrain from acting to the detriment of others or of equestrian pursuits in a situation where the responsibility of their position places them in conflict of interest. f) Refrain from consuming alcohol when participating in EC (or ECsanctioned) training sessions, programs, or competitive events and business activities. g) Take reasonable steps to manage the safe, legal and responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages in social situations associated with EC. h) Abstain from the use, control or possession of prohibited drugs, the use of performance-enhancing substances or methods in accordance with the Canadian Anti-Doping Policy, World Anti-Doping Agency Code, FEI and EC rules and regulations. i) Uphold and aspire to the highest standards of horsemanship, place equine welfare above all other considerations; abstain from the use of performance-enhancing substances or methods; and reject unethical business practices in the training, breeding, selling or leasing of horses. j) Comply at all times with the EC Bylaws, policies, rules and regulations, as adopted and amended from time to time; with any contracts or agreements executed with or by EC; and with any directives or sanctions imposed by EC. k) Support the enforcement of all EC policies, rules and regulations by agreeing to report any alleged infractions and occasions of alleged abuse. l) Adhere to all Federal, Provincial, Municipal or host-country laws. m) Adhere to EC s Social Media policy, which states that Persons should issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner, and should communicate with others in a positive and respectful manner when using electronic means ( , social media, etc.) 7. Coaches and Instructors For the purposes of this policy and this section, the term coach also encompasses an instructor. In addition to complying with sections 5 and 6 above, coaches have other responsibilities. The athlete-coach relationship is a privileged one and can play a critical role in the personal as well as athletic development of athletes. Coaches must understand and respect the inherent power imbalance that exists in this relationship and must be extremely careful not to abuse it. At all times coaches will: a) Ensure a safe environment by selecting activities and appropriate venues while establishing controls that are suitable for the age, experience, ability and fitness level of the equine and human athlete, including educating athletes as to their responsibilities in contributing to a safe environment Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B Page xi

12 b) Prepare athletes systematically and progressively, using appropriate time frames and monitoring physical and psychological adjustments while refraining from using training methods or techniques that could harm human or equine participants. c) Avoid compromising the present and future health of athletes and equines by communicating and co-operating with sport medicine professionals, sports psychologists, and veterinarians in the diagnosis, treatment and management of athlete s medical and/or psychological health as well as equine nutrition, health and care. d) Under no circumstances provide, promote, knowingly ignore or condone the use of prohibited drugs or performance-enhancing substances or methods in accordance with CADP, WADA Code, FEI and EC rules and regulations. e) Accept and promote athletes personal goals and refer the athletes to other coaches and sports specialists as appropriate and as opportunities arise. f) At no time engage in an intimate or sexual relationship with an athlete or other sport participant under the age of 18 years of age and at no time engage in an intimate or sexual relationship with an athlete 18 years of age or over if the coach is in a position of power, trust or authority over the athlete or other sport participant. g) When an athlete has qualified for a training camp, provincial team, national team, etc., support the program, the applicable coaching staff and EC. h) Act in the best interest of the athlete s development as a whole. i) Recognize the power inherent in the position of coach and respect and promote the principles of fair play and the rights of all participants in sport. 8. Equestrians In addition to complying with sections 5 and 6 above, Equestrians must aspire to the highest standards of equine safety, fairness, care and welfare in all aspects of equestrian activities. Equestrians who are competitive athletes are also responsible to: a) Report any medical or fitness problems (human or equine) in a timely fashion, where such problems may limit the athlete s ability to travel, train, perform or compete. b) Participate and appear on time for all competitions, practices, training sessions and events. c) Properly represent themselves and not willfully attempt to enter a competition for which they, or their equine animal, are not eligible, by reason of age, classification or other reasons. d) Adhere to all EC policies, rules and regulations including, but not limited to, the Conflict of Interest provisions in EC s Rule Book and honour the principles of fair play inherent in them. 9. Officials In addition to complying with sections 5 and 6 above, officials must: a) Be fair and objective. b) Avoid situations in which a conflict of interest may arise. Page xii 2017 Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B

13 c) Make independent and sound judgements. d) Act as ambassadors of EC by adhering to the rules of EC or the FEI (as applicable). e) Adhere to the Conflict of Interest provisions in EC s Rule Book. 10. Parents/Guardians In addition to complying with sections 5 and 6 above, Parents/ Guardians at events will: a) Encourage athletes to play by the rules. b) Never ridicule a participant for making a mistake during a performance or practice. c) Provide positive comments that motivate and encourage participants continued efforts. d) Respect the decisions and judgments of officials, and encourage athletes to do the same. e) Respect and show respect towards all participants, coaches, officials, competition organizers/committees and volunteers. 11. Further Expectations an EC Member and Equestrians a) All Persons and Equestrians are encouraged to continuously educate themselves on the EC policies, regulations and rules of Equestrian Canada and to take an active role in the EC activities of the federation. b) All Persons and Equestrians must, to the best of their ability and resources, follow the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines (2013). c) All Persons and Equestrians should strive to preserve and enhance the image of equine and equestrian sport, recreation and industry in order to earn and maintain the respect of society in general. THE EQUESTRIAN CANADA RULEBOOK Knowledge of the rules of any sport is required of each participant, and the competitor at an EC-sanctioned competition must accept this responsibility. Both a complete knowledge of and compliance with the rules are essential, and all participants must be fully cognizant of all rules as well as particular class specifications in the discipline/breed sport in which they compete. It is not possible to provide for every conceivable eventuality in these rules. If there is no rule to deal specifically with a particular circumstance, or if the nearest interpretation of the pertinent rule would result in an obvious injustice, it is the duty of those responsible to make a decision based on common sense and fair play, thus reflecting as closely as possible the intention of the rules and regulations of Equestrian Canada. Organization of the Rulebook The EC Rulebook is divided into multiple sections, grouped by disciplines and breed sports. Section A covers general regulations that apply to all EC members, competitors, officials, owners, equines, organizers and persons responsible unless superseded in other sections of the Rulebook Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B Page xiii

14 Evergreen Rules Process The Equestrian Canada rulebooks are updated annually, effective January 1 st. The official rulebook will be as published on the EC website and may be amended as follows. Amendment of the Rules It is the right of every sport license holder of Equestrian Canada to propose amendments to the rules, subject to the current policies, procedures and schedules. The deadline for Rule Change Suggestions (RCS) shall be May 31 each year in accordance with the procedures outlined on the EC Rule Change page. Suggestions will be reviewed by the appropriate discipline/breed sport EC committees who will consider all suggestions and put forward those they recommend as Rule Change Proposals (RCPs). RCPs will be posted on the EC website to allow for a 30-day review period. The EC committees will consider all comments and make any necessary revisions. Rule changes will be posted on the EC website in December to be effective January 1 the following year. The amendment process will be strictly followed. Extraordinary rule amendments will be permitted only for FEI rule changes, safety, monetary, clarification, ethical and equine welfare reasons at the discretion of the National Rules Committee using the following protocol. Extraordinary rule amendments will be effective when published by EC on its official website. FEI Rules, applicable to EC-sanctioned competitions, are effective upon publication by the FEI. Extraordinary Amendment Process 1. Proposal An Extraordinary Rule Amendment (ERA) is composed by the EC discipline/breed committee, EC staff or National Rules Committee (NRC) with supporting rationale. 2. Authorization The applicable discipline or breed committee must authorize each ERA, note it in their minutes and forward it to the NRC. 3. Approval The NRC is responsible for confirming the ERA criteria (FEI rule change, safety, monetary, clarification, ethical or equine welfare) have been satisfied 4. Posting EC will translate and post the amendment and show changes to both change visible and clean copy online Rulebooks. The amendments display the date of the NRC approval for consistency. 5. Effective An ERA is effective when published on the EC website. The file reference shall retain the original approval date. Interpretation of the Rules Please read all cross-references carefully and refer to the EC website for rule changes and/or clarifications. Should the English and French versions differ, the English version shall prevail. In the case of conflict between General Regulations and the regulations of the disciplines/breed sports, the discipline/breed sport rules will prevail. Page xiv 2017 Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B

15 Part One American Saddlebred & Fine Harness Division PART ONE AMERICAN SADDLEBRED & FINE HARNESS DIVISION CHAPTER 1 CONSTITUTION OF EQUESTRIAN CANADA ARTICLE B101 ELIGIBILITY 1. Horses must be of the American Saddlebred Horse type. Beginning July 1, 1994, all Canadian-owned horses shown in Chapters 2-3, 6-9 (Breeding, Three-Gaited, Five-Gaited, Fine Harness, Park, Roadster, Golden, Parade, American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse, and Country Pleasure Horses) must be entered in their full registered name with registration number and recorded in the name of the bonafide owner as registered with the American Saddlebred Horse Association of Canada Registry, with the Canadian Live Stock Records Corporation, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 7P2. Owners and trainers of Canadian owned horses must be current members of Equestrian Canada and the American Saddle Horse Association of Canada. All horses shown in the above divisions and owned by citizens of a foreign country must be registered with the American Saddlebred Horse Association, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.A., or the American Saddlebred Horse Association of Canada Registry, with the Canadian Live Stock Records Corporation, and must be entered in their fully registered name Owners and trainers of horses from a foreign country must be current members of both USEF Equestrian Federation and the American Saddle Horse Association Inc. Horses purchased outside of Canada by a Canadian citizen shall have 90 days from the date of issue of American papers after which they must be Canadian registered to show at EC-sanctioned competitions. 2. Amateur Competitor Status. a) All seniors (individuals are senior from the beginning of the year in which they reach the age of nineteen competing in amateur classes must possess a current amateur card which may be obtained from the National Office. Eligible riders/drivers competing on a Temporary Sport License may file an Amateur Affidavit with the competition Secretary. b) A person may compete in EC amateur classes providing he/she is a senior, has not engaged in any of the activities listed below and has a current amateur card. i) An EC amateur may NOT accept remuneration for training a horse and/or coaching any person to ride a horse including riding clinics and seminars. Exception: certified Equestrian Canada NCCP Instructors, with current active status, may accept remuneration for teaching beginners and still maintain his/her amateur status. The Instructor must meet all other criteria (ii v). ii) An EC amateur may NOT show a horse for remuneration. iii) An EC amateur may NOT act as an agent nor accept commissions iv) An EC amateur may NOT use his or her name, photograph or any form of personal association as a horseperson (e.g., product 2017 Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B Page 1

16 Part One American Saddlebred & Fine Harness Division endorsement or advertisement of his or her activity as a coach) in connection with any advertisement or article sold without the approval and signature of EC. v) An EC amateur may NOT enter into any form of sponsorship agreement without the approval and signature of EC. c) Persons who have not engaged in any of the activities in B101.2(b) above during the preceding two calendar years may request to be reinstated as amateur competitors. Such requests must be sent in writing to EC. d) Citizens of other countries who are eligible to compete as amateurs under the Rules of their National Federation will be eligible to compete in EC amateur classes, excepting in CET and EC amateur medal classes unless they are also members of EC/CET as required by the class specifications. Proof of amateur status must be submitted with entry to EC Sanctioned competitions. e) Remuneration and expenses to judges may be paid and received without in any way affecting the amateur status of the recipient as an owner or exhibitor. f) Offering money prizes in equitation classes is forbidden since under the rules covering international sport, a competitor accepting money prizes thereby becomes a professional. In equitation classes, the individual is the competitor and wins the award, whereas in other classes the horse is the competitor and wins the award. 3. Junior Exhibitors: Individuals are juniors until the end of the year in which they reach the age of 18. ARTICLE B102 TYPE AND CONFORMATION 1. The American Saddlebred is the epitome of the show horse. He carries himself with an attitude that is elusive of description some call it class, presence, quality, style or charm. This superior air distinguishes his every movement. 2. The ideal American Saddlebred is well-proportioned and presents a beautiful overall picture. The animal should be in good flesh, with good muscle tone and a smooth, glossy coat. Masculinity in stallions and femininity in mares are important and should be taken into consideration. The average height is 15 to 16 hands and the weight 1,000-1,200 pounds. Any color is acceptable; the most prominent are chestnut, bay, brown and black with some gray, roan, Palomino and Pinto. HEAD: well-shaped with large, wide-set expressive eyes, gracefully shaped ears set close together on top of the head and carried alertly; a straight face line with a relatively fine muzzle and large nostrils and a clean and smooth jaw line. NECK: long, arched and well-flexed at the poll with a fine, clean throatlatch. WITHERS: well defined and prominent. SHOULDERS: deep and sloping. BACK: strong and level with well sprung ribs. CROUP: level with a well carried tail coming out high. LEGS: The front leg should set well forward under the shoulder. The line of the hind leg, in a natural stance, should be vertical from the point of the buttock to the back edge of the cannon bone. The forearms and hindquarters are well muscled to the knees and hocks. Legs are straight with broad flat bones, sharply defined tendons and sloping pasterns. HOOVES: good and sound, open at the heel, neither toed in or toed out. 3. TO BE PENALIZED: lack of Saddlebred type, coarse or plain head, roman nose, round jaws, lop ears, wide ears, small eyes (pig eyes), short neck, Page Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B

17 Part One American Saddlebred & Fine Harness Division straight neck, ewe neck, thick throatlatch, flat withers, sway-back, roached back, hollow chest, straight shoulders, crooked legs, calved knees, over at the knee, bow legs, rough joints, round bones, straight pasterns, splay feet or pigeon toes, contracted heels, base stance too wide or too narrow, sickle hocks, cow hocks, dished feet, lack of muscle tone, thinness, obesity, rough coat or overall lack of conditioning or carrying a crooked tail. These and any other defects attributable to heredity must be penalized. With the natural variations of type within the breed, some horses do not conform to the ideal but are perfectly suitable for various kinds of competition. If they meet all other requirements for a particular event, they should not be penalized too severely, except in stripped classes, Harness classes and In-Hand classes where extremely low backed horses must be severely penalized. Horses with crooked tails must be penalized and horses with extremely crooked tails must be severely penalized. ARTICLE B103 GENERAL 1. The American Saddlebred has clean, rhythmic and fluid action which is straight and true. Winging, interfering, traveling wide behind, mixing of gaits and loss of form are undesirable. 2. All horses must be serviceably sound. In In-hand classes for sires and dams or prospective sires and dams, transmissible unsoundness only shall be considered. Horses must not show evidence of lameness, broken wind or complete loss of sight in both eyes. 3. Horses may be shown in any class with unset tails, without penalty. 4. All horses shall be worked both ways of the ring at all required gaits as directed by the Judge(s). Workouts will be judged as a separate class and horses must be tied for placings being considered in that workout. Workouts may be called for by the judge(s) for any or all placings. All horses chosen for a workout must be worked both ways of the ring at any or all gaits listed in the class specifications that are requested by the judge(s). An exhibitor choosing to not complete the workout for any reason has the option of lining up and receiving the last ribbon awarded in the workout. See Article B104, Breakage of Equipment. 5. A judge must order from the ring any unruly horse or one whose actions threaten to endanger the rider, driver, handler, other exhibitors or their entries. 6. A judge must order from the ring any rider, driver, or handler who exhibits inappropriate or dangerous behavior or whose actions would in any way threaten 7. In Saddlebred performance classes, when the judge calls for the line up, competitors must continue in a counter clockwise direction to bring their entries to the line up. Judge(s) to penalize entries that do not comply. 8. In Saddlebred performance classes requiring entries to back up, the judge(s) must walk the line up. Exception: Judge(s), at their discretion, may instruct the ringmaster to walk the lineup during the back up. 9. TO BE PENALIZED: Mixed gaits; unbalanced action; pulling; fighting the bit; tossing the head; carrying head to one side or going sideways; leaving hocks behind; strung out; wrong lead or cross-cantering; breaking of gait; winging; interfering; traveling wide behind; loss of form due to excessive speed; bad manners; exaggerated opening of mouth; carrying sour ears; 2017 Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B Page 3

18 Part One American Saddlebred & Fine Harness Division bucking; rearing; balking; kicking or not being under control. 10. DEFINITION OF MAIDEN/NOVICE/LIMIT FOR RIDERS/DRIVERS. Maiden/novice/limit classes are open to riders/drivers which have not won one/three/six first place ribbons respectively, at USEF or Equestrian Canada National Competitions in any under saddle/driving section of the Saddlebred division, in the particular performance division in which they are shown. First place ribbons won by a rider in any under saddle class do not affect the status of a driver in any driving class. First place ribbons won by a driver in any driving class do not affect the status of a rider in any under saddle class. The status of Maiden, Novice and Limit entries is as of the closing date of entries for any particular EC competition. In the Saddlebred division, ribbons won within a section do not count in reckoning Maiden, Novice or Limit status if the animal is transferred to a new classification (i.e., American Saddlebred Three-Gaited to American Saddlebred Country Pleasure). 11. PROHIBITED: Stallions in classes for Ladies or Juniors. 12. Attention getting devices &/or other noisemakers (including but not limited to tape measures, blow horns, bamboo poles, explosives, fire extinguishers, baby powder, whips longer than 6, etc.) are not allowed in and around the make-up and competition rings during scheduled competition sessions. All such items will be confiscated and offenders will be reported to EC. 13. Master classes are restricted to amateur rider/drivers age 50 years (as of the calendar year they turn 50) and older. Classes are to be judged according to amateur class specifications. Master classes are never to be stripped for conformation judging. ARTICLE B104 BREAKAGE OF EQUIPMENT 1. A competitor is entitled to request only one time-out per class for a period not to exceed seven minutes in aggregate in order to repair broken equipment, replace a shoe or rectify a similar condition. 2. To request a time-out for any such emergency, the competitor must go the center of the ring and time will be taken from that moment. Exception: If a horse casts a shoe, time starts when the farrier or his assistant places his/her hand on the horse s leg. No more than three minutes will be allotted to find a shoe. If a horse is removed from the ring for the purpose of shoeing, the Steward or Judge shall accompany and remain with the horse until it is returned to the ring or excused from the class. 3. Two attendants are permitted in the ring to assist a competitor during his timeout. If at the expiration of the seven minutes the repair has not been made, the competitor may proceed as is or be eliminated. The Steward or Judge is responsible for timing unless an official timer is present. 4. Competitors who are not involved in a time-out may make minor adjustments that can be performed with the assistance of one attendant and not be charged with a time-out. ARTICLE B105 APPOINTMENTS 1. Horses shall be shown without artificial appliances (i.e., wired ears, chains, shackles, rubber bands, etc.). Anything that alters the intended use of equipment as provided for in the description of appointments for a given class is considered to be an artificial appliance. All artificial appliances other than those permitted are prohibited. Bandages, tail sets, chains or other training Page Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B

19 Part One American Saddlebred & Fine Harness Division devices are prohibited in the competition ring. Inconspicuously applied hair in mane or tail, a tail brace and mouth controls are permitted. In the event a horse has lost the sight in one eye, it must appear to have vision and may be shown with an artificial eye or contact lens. Use of contact lens or eye prosthesis for any other use than stated is prohibited. Quarter boots are permitted in Five- Gaited, Fine Harness and Roadster Classes. In case of inclement weather, the use of polo boots or bandages may be permitted provided competition management publicly announces it before a class. Any artificial change of color or markings (other than mane or tail) is prohibited. 2. A competitor may carry or use a whip not exceeding 1.8 metres including lash; the lash shall not have been altered in any way. It must be a standard whip of suitable style. Failure to comply will result in disqualification from further competition. Exception: In-Hand classes. No item may be used inside or outside the ring while showing a horse except one whip per handler. If whips are allowed they must be no longer that six feet including the snapper or lash. Exception: Harness classes. No appendages of any kind are permitted except in Saddle Horse In-Hand classes, where a small empty paper or a small empty plastic bag or ribbons may be attached to the whip or used separately. Refer to Chapter 35, In-Hand and Model. 3. Whips longer than 1.8 meters, including snapper or lash, are not allowed in the warm-up area. 4. Electronic communication devices used for the purpose of coaching, etc., between competitors and individuals outside the ring, shall be prohibited in all classes in the Saddlebred Division. Exempt from this rule are handicapped riders who have submitted written proof to the EC Steward. 5. Athletes will not be penalized by the judge(s) for wearing approved protective headgear in any class. ARTICLE B106 STRIPPING Stripping of horses for conformation judging is mandatory in Under Saddle Championship Classes in all sections except Park Horse, Pleasure Horse, Three Gaited Junior Exhibitor, and Five Gaited Junior Exhibitor sections and in all American Saddlebred Registry signature classes for horses three years old and under. Stripping is also mandatory in all Three Gaited and Five Gaited Open Championship classes except one horse classes. The above excepted classes and other classes may not be stripped unless it is so stated in the prize list. In any stripped class, horses may be presented individually for conformation judging. Horses with extremely low backs must be severely penalized in all stripped performance classes. Only two attendants, suitably attired, per animal are permitted in the ring. In classes where manners are paramount (i.e. Ladies, Junior Exhibitors, Amateurs, and Owners), riders must remount and return to the line up before the judges will be allowed to turn in their cards. ARTICLE B107 JUDGING CRITERIA The specific type of class being judged determines the importance of each criteria in the final judging outcome. The order in which each is listed in the class specifications determines where the emphasis should be placed. For example: A horse placed first in a class judged on performance, presence, quality, manners and conformation could justifiably be unplaced against the same horses if the class were 2017 Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B Page 5

20 Part One American Saddlebred & Fine Harness Division judged on manners, presence, quality, performance and conformation. The criteria considered are: performance, manners, presence, quality and conformation. ARTICLE B108 QUALIFYING CLASSES AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. OPEN, JUNIOR, THREE-YEAR-OLD, TWO-YEAR-OLD, MAIDEN, NOVICE AND LIMIT. Classes are judged on performance, presence, quality, manners and conformation. The OPEN horse should be the ultimate representative of the breed. It should be as nearly perfect as possible; performing all gaits with animation, brilliance and extreme action at both ends. Performance is paramount in these classes; next is presence, quality, manners and conformation. 2. LADIES. Classes are judged on manners, quality, presence, performance and conformation. 3. JUNIOR EXHIBITORS, AMATEUR, MASTERS AND OWNERS. Classes are judged on manners, performance, presence, quality and conformation. Manners are paramount in these four classes but there is a difference in the way in which horses are judged in each. 4. A LADY S horse should be outstanding in refinement and elegance with suitability of horse to rider taken into consideration. Expression is paramount and quality is a prime consideration. The execution of gaits should be performed with brilliance on command. The horses should walk and stand quietly. 5. The JUNIOR COMPETITOR horse should be mannerly, willing and expressive with balanced action. The execution of gaits should be performed with brilliance on command. The horses should walk and stand quietly. 6. AMATEUR and OWNERS horses can be a bit stronger and perform in a bolder manner. More action and animation are desired and less emphasis can be put on manners than in classes for Ladies and Juniors. ARTICLE B109 CHAMPIONSHIPS 1. Championship Classes are judged in the same manner as the qualifying classes. Horses to be stripped and judged on conformation in accordance with Article B106, Stripping. 2. Eligibility for all Championships must be uniform with all sections offered within each competition. Exception: Competition management may limit the number of entries returning in the Championships from the qualifying classes. 3. Nominations to be made on entry blank. Horses need not be nominated until...before scheduled time for class. Names and descriptions of entries must be made in writing, signed by the competitor or his/her agent and given to the competition secretary. 4. To be shown and judged in a class, an animal must perform the prescribed routine and must remain in the ring until excused by the Judge. ARTICLE B110 STAKES A stake class may either be a qualifying class for the championship or the final competition for that particular division. If run as the final competition for a particular section, competition management must indicate in the prize list if exhibitors are required to qualify in order to compete by listing all eligible qualifying classes. Stake classes must be judged by the same specifications as the qualifying classes. Page Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B

21 Part One American Saddlebred & Fine Harness Division ARTICLE B111 DIVISION OF CLASSES 1. It is recommended that under saddle classes of 21 or more entries and harness classes of 16 or more entries be divided into separate sections. Classes should be divided by selecting every other number on the list of entries, sex, size of horse or age of rider. If the class is divided by any other method than those listed above, such method must have been previously stated in the prize list. Both the method used to divide classes and the division of entries must be posted in the horse show office and announced over the public address system or printed in the program. 2. In Ladies, Junior Exhibitor, Amateur and Owner Fine Harness, Combination, Saddlebred Pleasure Driving and Country Pleasure Driving classes, it is recommended that classes of more than 15 entries be divided in the same manner. 3. If Junior competitor classes are not offered, then junior competitors may enter amateur classes unless specifically prohibited in the prize list. 4. In a divided class, the prize money must be doubled and separate trophies and ribbons awarded. Notification of intent to divide must be made to competitors one hour prior to the start of the session. ARTICLE B112 SCRATCHES It is the responsibility of each competitor to officially scratch entries in any event in which they do not participate. Competitors who fail to officially scratch an entry two hours prior to the start of the session from a class that is subsequently divided shall be fined up to $100 per horse per class, payable to the competition. ARTICLE B113 DESCRIPTION OF GAITS 1. General. The standard of excellence of the American Saddlebred is beauty, symmetry and balance. Balance features coordinated motion, with straight true folding action of the front legs with flexing hocks carried close together, producing a clean, rhythmic and fluid way of going. In addition, the American Saddlebred possesses animation, brilliance and extreme grace of movement. UNDESIRABLE: Winging, interfering, traveling wide behind, mixing of gaits, shackled look and loss of form. 2. Walk. Judging at the walk is based on manners, quality and natural action; it is not used as a rest period. a) FLAT WALK: The flat walk should be an elastic, ground covering and collected four-beat gait maintaining proper form and consistency in stride. It should be executed in a brisk manner that is compatible with the type of class. It should display the horse s good manners, type of stride and attitude. The flat walk is relaxed. b) WALK (for hunters): A four-beat gait, straight, true and flat-footed. Regular and unconstrained with reach. c) ANIMATED WALK: The animated walk is a highly collected gait, exhibiting much primp at a slow, regulated speed, with good action and animation. It should have snap and easy control. It can be either a twobeat or four-beat gait. It is performed with great style, elegance and airiness of motion. 3. Trot. The trot is a natural, two-beat diagonal gait in which the front foot and the opposite hind foot take off from the ground in unison and land simultaneously. A balanced trot features coordinated motion with straight, true, shoulder motion of front legs, with flexing hocks carried close together. It is executed 2017 Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B Page 7

22 Part One American Saddlebred & Fine Harness Division in a highly collected manner and should display the horse s athletic ability. a) PARK TROT: The park trot in Three-Gaited and Fine Harness classes is executed in a highly collected manner, speed to be penalized. The horse s energy should be directed toward animation rather than speed. b) PARADE GAIT: The parade gait is a collected trot at a maximum speed of five miles per hour. It displays the horse s athletic ability and animation. c) TROT (for hunters): A two-beat gait, straight and regular. The trot should be mannerly, cadenced and balanced. It is to be performed at a medium speed with a free moving, ground covering stride, with the rider posting. d) ROADSTER JOG-TROT: The jog-trot is called to display the purity of the horse s gait. It is executed in a highly collected manner. The horse s energy should be directed toward animation rather than speed. e) WESTERN JOG-TROT: The jog is primarily a Western Pleasure gait used for long distance riding. It should generate very little motion in the saddle with a minimum of control from the rider. The rate of speed is just beyond that of a flat walk and the action is a two beat, free, easy, uniform, ground-covering gait. f) HUNTER TROT: Low, ground-covering. g) GAITED TROT: The trot of the Five-Gaited horse should show speed in form. The desired speed is the maximum rate at which the horse can trot while still maintaining proper form, control and balance. h) EXTENDED TROT: The extended trot is faster, stronger and bolder; with a fuller extension of stride to obtain desired speed. It is executed in a highly collected manner. i) SHOW YOUR HORSE: At this command, the driver has the privilege of showing the Fine Harness horse to its best advantage at the trot but speed will be penalized. j) ROAD GAIT: The road gait is executed in a highly collected manner. It is faster, stronger and bolder than the jog-trot; with a fuller extension of stride to obtain desired speed. k) DRIVE ON: When asked to drive on in Roadster classes, the horse must trot as fast as possible while still maintaining proper form, control and balance. l) EXTENDED TROT (for hunters): A two-beat gait that is bold, energetic, balanced and ground covering with definite lengthening of stride. This should result in an increase in speed without a sense of racing or scurrying. The mouth must remain light and the horse must demonstrate complete acceptance of control at all times 4. Canter. The canter is relatively slow, lofty and fluid with a definite three-beat cadence. High action, a good way of going and proper collection are paramount. It is a restrained gallop in which two diagonal legs are paired, the single beat falls between the successive beats of the other two unpaired legs. The unpaired legs act independently; the foreleg with which the horse leads and its diagonal hind. The propulsion is in the hindquarters with the leading foreleg sustaining the concussion of the final third beat. There is a brief interval when all four feet are off the ground. It is an ambidextrous gait, executed on the lead which is toward the center of the ring to relieve stress and aid in balance (A lead is determined by which foreleg right or left sustains the concussion of the final third beat, after its diagonal hind leg started the propulsion of the first Page Rules of Equestrian Canada Section B