American Haflinger Alliance

1
A Enter working trot
X Halt, salute
Proceed working trot

Regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transitions; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)

2
C Track left
H-X-K Slightly after H begin a single loop to X returning to the track slightly before K

Regularity and quality of trot; bend and balance in turns; shape and size of loop; changes of bend; balance

3
Between A & F Working canter left lead

Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend in corner; straightness

4
B Circle left 20m

Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

5
H-X-F Change rein
X Working trot

Regularity and quality of gaits; willing, calm transition; straightness; bend in corner

6
A Medium walk

Willing, calm transition; regularity, quality

7
K-X-H Free walk
H Medium walk

Regularity and quality of walks; reach, overtrack, and ground cover of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward; straightness; willing, calm transitions

8
C Working Trot
M-X-F Slightly after M begin a single loop to X returning to the track slightly before F

Regularity and quality of trot; shape and size of loop; changes of bend and balance

9
Between A & K Working canter right lead

Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of gaits; bend and balance in corner; straightness

10
E Circle right 20m

Regularity and quality of canter; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

11
C Working trot

Willing, calm transition; regularity and quality of trot

12
B Circle right 20m in rising trot allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward
Before B Shorten the reins
B Working trot

Forward and downward stretch over the back into a light contact, maintaining balance and quality of trot; bend; shape and size of circle; willing, calm transitions

13
A Down centerline
X Halt, salute

Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transition; straight, attentive halt; immobile (min. 3 seconds)

GAITS

(Freedom and regularity)

IMPULSION

(Desire to move forward; elasticity of the steps; suppleness of the back; engagement of the hindquarters)

SUBMISSION

(Willing cooperation; harmony; attention and confidence; acceptance of bit and aids; straightness; lightness of forehand and ease of movements)

RIDER’S POSITION AND SEAT

(Alignment; posture; stability; weight placement; following mechanics of the gaits)

RIDER'S CORRECT AND EFFECTIVE USE OF AIDS

(Clarity; subtlety; independence; accuracy of test)

To Be Deducted
Errors of the course and omissions are penalized
1st Time = 2 points
2nd Time = 4 points
3rd Time = Elimination