American Haflinger Alliance

1
A Enter, working trot rising
Between X & C Medium walk

Regularity, quality of trot; straightness, willing, calm transition.
Regularity, quality, of walk

2
C Track right
M Working trot rising

Bend and balance; willing, calm transition

3
A Circle right 20 meters, working trot rising

Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

4
K-X-M Change rein, working trot rising

Regularity of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner

5
C Circle left 20 meters, working trot rising

Regularity; shape and size of circle; bend; balance

6
Between C & H Medium walk

Willing, calm transition; regularity, quality

7
H-X-F Free walk

Regularity, reach and ground cover with over track of free walk allowing complete freedom to stretch the neck forward and downward

8
F-A Medium walk
A Down centerline

Regularity, quality, willing, calm transition, bend and balance in turn Straightness on centerline.

9
X Halt and salute

Straightness; attentiveness; immobility (min. 3 seconds)

Gaits

(freedom and regularity)

Impulsion

(desire to move forward with suppleness of the back and steady tempo)

Submission

(acceptance of steady contact, attention, and confidence)

Rider’s position

(keeping in balance with horse)

Rider’s effectiveness of aids

(correct bend and preparation of transitions)

Geometry and accuracy

(correct size and shape of circles and turns)

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