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 Right
B Circle right 20m

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

3
K-X-M Change rein

Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner

4
Between C & H Working canter left lead

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

5
E Circle left 20m

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

6
Between E & K Working trot

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

7
A Circle left 20m rising trot, allowing the horse to stretch forward and downward while maintaining contact
Before A Shorten the reins
A 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

8
F Medium walk
F-E Change rein, medium walk

Willing, calm transition; regularity, overtrack, and quality of walk

9
E-M Change rein, free walk
M 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

10
C Working trot

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

11
E Circle left 20m

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

12
F-X-H Change rein

Regularity and quality of trot; straightness; bend and balance in corner

13
Between C & M Working canter right lead

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

14
B Circle right 20m

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

15
Between B & F Working trot

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

16
A Down centerline
X Halt, salute

Bend and balance in turn; regularity and quality of trot; willing, calm transition; straightness; attentiveness; immobility (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