American Haflinger Alliance

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A Enter working trot
X Halt, salute
Proceed working trot
C Turn left

Straightness; regularity; tempo. Willing, calm transitions. Balanced, square halt. Immobility (min 3 sec).
Quality of the turn.

2
E Circle left 20m

Geometry of circle. Bend. Regularity. Fluidity.

3
E-K-A-F Continue on rail, working trot

Consistent tempo. Bend and balance in the corners.

4
F – E Change rein across the diagonal

Regularity of the trot

5
Between ¼ line and E Medium walk

Transition. Quality of the walk.

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E – H Medium walk
H Half circle right 5m to the quarter line
Before E Return to the rail, continue

Quality of the walk. Precision of the geometry. Balance.

7
E - K Medium walk
K Half circle left 5m to the quarter line
Before E Return to the rail, continue

Quality of the walk. Precision of the geometry. Balance.

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Between E and H Working trot

Transition. Consistent tempo.

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C Halt. Rein back 3 to 5 steps. Proceed in medium walk

Balanced, square halt. Transitions. Immobility. Clear diagonal steps on reinback

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M Working trot

Transition. Regularity and tempo.

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B Circle right 20m

Geometry of circle. Bend. Regularity. Fluidity

12
B-F-A-K Continue on rail, working trot

Consistent tempo. Bend and balance in the corners

13
K - X - M Change rein across the diagonal

Regularity and straightness.

14
M-C-H-E Working trot

Regularity and tempo. Bend and balance in the corners

15
E – X Half circle left 10m

Quality of the half circle; regularity, bend.

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X Down centerline
G Halt. Salute.

Straightness. Transition to halt. Balanced, square halt. Immobility (min 3 sec).

GAITS

Rhythm, freedom, and regularity.

IMPULSION

Desire to move forward, elasticity of the steps, suppleness of the back, and engagement of the hindquarters.

SUBMISSION

Willing cooperation, harmony, attention and confidence, acceptance of the contact. Straightness, lightness of the forehand and ease of the movements

RIDER

Position: Alignment, posture, stability, weight placement, and following mechanics of the gaits.
Effectiveness of the aids: clarity, subtlety, independence, and accuracy

PRESENTATION

Completeness, cleanliness, and appropriateness of horse, tack, and attire

-5 failure to salute Judge (each time);
-10 outside assistance (each time);
-5 1st error, -5 2nd error, 3rd error = disqualification