THE PERFORMANCE DIVISION FIVE-GAITED SADDLEBRED DIVISION The Five-gaited Saddlebred should possess beauty, brilliance, elegance and refinement but its energy should be directed toward speed in an animated form. Entries shall be shown with a full mane and tail. Qualifying gaits are animated walk, trot, slow gait, rack and canter. All entries in this division should be registered American Saddlebreds. Session Class# Class Title & Description Fri pm 17 ASB Five-Gaited—Jr/Novice Horse Open to horses 4 years of age or under or who have not won 3 or more first place ribbons. Open to both professional and amateur exhibitors. Sat pm 63 ASB Five-Gaited—Open Jackpot Open to any age 5-Gaited horse ridden by any age rider, professional or amateur. Need not have qualified in previous class, $80 entry fee. Jackpot Payout is 1st--40%, 2nd--20%, 3rd--10%, 4th--5%, 5th--5%, and 6th--5%. Fri pm 21 ASB Five-Gaited--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Open to any age amateur rider. (Will split if there are 3 or more entries for BOTH Adults and Juniors) Sun aft 90 ASB Five-Gaited--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Championship $$CASH Prize Open to any competitor who completed class 17 (amateurs only) or class 21. $200 CASH Prize paid to winner to be split between trainer and owner. THREE-GAITED SADDLEBRED DIVISION The Three-Gaited Saddlebred should be the epitome of beauty, brilliance, elegance, refinement and expression. Its gaits are collected and its energy directed toward animation and precision. It is shown with a roached mane & set tail. All entries in this division should be registered American Saddlebreds. Session Class# Class Title & Description Fri pm 11 ASB Three-Gaited—Jr/Novice Horse Open to horses 4 years of age or under or who have not won 3 or more first place ribbons. Open to both professional and amateur exhibitors. Sat pm 61 ASB Three-Gaited--Open Jackpot Open to any age 3-Gaited horse ridden by any age rider, professional or amateur. Need not have qualified in previous class, $80 entry fee. Jackpot Payout is 1st--40%, 2nd--20%, 3rd--10%, 4th--5%, 5th--5%, and 6th--5%. Fri pm 2 ASB Three-Gaited--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Open to any age amateur rider. Sun aft 85 ASB Three-Gaited--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Championship $$CASH Prize Open to any competitor who completed class 11 (amateurs only) or class 2. $200 CASH Prize paid to winner to be split between trainer and owner. AMERICAN SADDLEBRED FINE HARNESS DIVISON The Fine Harness horse should possess all of the elegance and refinement of the ideal American Saddlebred and its energy should be directed toward animation rather than speed. It is shown with a full mane and tail. All entries in this division should be registered American Saddlebreds. Session Class# Class Title & Description Sat pm 46 ASB Fine Harness—Open Jackpot Open to any age Fine Harness horse shown by any age exhibitor, professional or amateur. $80 entry fee. Jackpot Payout is 1st--40%, 2nd--20%, 3rd--10%, 4th--5%, 5th--5%, and 6th--5%. 12 AMERICAN SADDLEBRED PARK DIVISON The Saddlebred Park Horse should be stylish with finish and quality and well-mannered. The performance should be animated and graceful in all gaits. To be shown at an animated walk or flat walk, trot, and canter. All entries in this division should be registered American Saddlebreds. Session Class# Class Title & Description Fri pm 6 ASB Park--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Open to any age Park horse ridden by any age amateur rider. Fri pm 8 ASB Park—Jr/Novice Horse Open to horses 4 years of age or under or who have not won 3 or more first place ribbons. Open to both professional and amateur exhibitors. Sat pm 57 ASB Park—Open Jackpot Open to any age Park horse ridden by any age amateur rider. Need not have qualified in previous class, $80 entry fee. Jackpot Payout is 1st--40%, 2nd--20%, 3rd--10%, 4th--5%, 5th-- 5%, and 6th--5%.. Sun am 74 ASB Park--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Championship $$CASH Prize Open to any competitor who completed class 8 (amateurs only) or class 6. $200 CASH Prize paid to winner to be split between trainer and owner AMERICAN SADDLEBRED PARK PLEASURE DIVISON The Saddlebred Park Pleasure Horse should be stylish with finish and quality and well mannered. The performance should be animated and graceful at all gaits. This section is open to professionals and amateurs. Horses shown in this division are ineligible to show in the performance division or the pleasure division. All entries in this division should be registered American Saddlebreds. Session Class# Class Title & Description Sat am 27 ASB Three-Gaited Park Pleasure--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Open to any age Park Pleasure horse ridden by any age amateur rider. Fri pm 4 ASB Three-Gaited Park Pleasure—Jr/Novice Horse Open to horses 4 years of age or under or who have not won 3 or more first place ribbons. Open to both professional and amateur exhibitors. Sat am 37 ASB Three-Gaited Park Pleasure—Open This is open to both professionals and amateur riders. Sun am 76 ASB Three-Gaited Park Pleasure--Open Championship $$CASH Prize Open to horses who completed class 27, 4, or 37. Open to both pros and amateurs. $200 CASH Prize paid to winner to be split between trainer and owner SPECIAL AMERICAN SADDLEBRED CLASSES Open to registered saddlebreds with any age rider. Session Class# Class Title & Description Sat am 25 ASB Three-Year-Old Walk and Trot Under Saddle (Snaffle or Full Bridle) Sat am 39 ASB Two-Year-Old Walk and Trot Under Saddle (Snaffle or Full Bridle) PONIES & ROAD HORSES The Hackney’s hallmark is its highly distinctive action; trotting fluidly with high knee and hock action, the Hackney exhibits extreme brilliance. Hackney ponies are divided into four competitive categories: the Hackney Pony; the Harness Pony; the Roadster Pony; and the Pleasure Pony. The Roadster is famous for its fast trot and ability to go long distances, it was the forerunner of the harness horses you see on the racetrack today. Shown at a jog trot, Road Gait and then at speed. The drivers and riders wear racing silks in farm colors. Roadsters should show animation, brilliance, and competition-ring presence with straight and true action in the jog-trot and Road Gait. "At speed," the horse must show speed and still go in form. Session Class# Class Title & Description Fri pm 14 Single Roadster Pony to Bike—Open Open to any age professional & amateur drivers. Sun am 71 Single Roadster Pony to Bike--Open Championship Open to ponies that completed class 14. Sat pm 48 Roadster Horse to Bike—Open Open to professionals and amateur drivers. 13 THE PLEASURE DIVISON The Pleasure Horse should be a typical Saddlebred with quality, style, presence and suitable conformation; prompt, comfortable gaits; giving the distinct impression it is an agreeable mount to ride. Easy, ground-covering action is desired. Manners and suitability as a Pleasure mount are paramount. Special emphasis is placed on a true, flat walk. Transitions from one gait to another should be smooth and effortless. TO BE PENALIZED: Laboring action; pulling, tossing head; going sideways and tail-switching. AMERICAN SADDLEBRED SHOW PLEASURE DIVISION The English Show Pleasure Horse generally has less animation than the 3-Gaited, 5-Gaited, and Fine Harness Performance horse but should be alert and responsive. High, natural, free-flowing action is desirable. Laboring action due to excessive weight of shoes or length of foot is penalized. Judged 75% on manners, performance, presence and quality, 25% on conformation. Horses are to be shown by amateur and junior exhibitors. All entries in this division should be registered American Saddlebreds. Session Class# Class Title & Description Fri pm 10 ASB Five-Gaited Show Pleasure--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Open to any age amateur exhibitors. Sun am 70 ASB Five-Gaited Show Pleasure--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Championship Open to any horses who completed Class 10. $$CASH Prize $200 CASH Prize paid to winner to be split between trainer and owner Fri pm 15 ASB Three-Gaited English Show Pleasure—Novice Rider Open to any age amateur exhibitor who has not won 3 or more w/t/c classes out of academy. Fri pm 18 ASB Three-Gaited English Show Pleasure--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Open to any age horse ridden by any age amateur rider (Will split if there are 3 or more entries for BOTH Adults and Juniors) Sun aft 87 ASB Three-Gaited English Show Pleasure--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Championship $$CASH Prize Open to any horses that completed Class 15 or 18. $200 CASH Prize paid to winner to be split between trainer and owner Fri pm 5 ASB Show Pleasure Driving--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Open to amateur drivers of all ages. Shown at a flat walk, trot, and extended trot. Sun am 65 ASB Show Pleasure Driving--Adult Amateur/Junior Exhibitor Championship $$CASH Prize Open to any horses that completed Class 5. $200 CASH Prize paid to winner to be split between trainer and owner Sat pm 60 ASB Show Pleasure W/T/C – SINGLE BIT** see below Sun am 73 ASB Show Pleasure Walk & Trot only – SINGLE BIT** see below **Single Bit Class Instructions: Horses are to be shown by Amateur or Juvenile riders in a snaffle bit with running or German martingale. Draw reins also allowed. However, any leverage bit rein is prohibited through the martingale. Pelham or ‘Tom Thumb’ bit without martingale, shank not to exceed 5 inches, also allowed.