Leadline (Equitation)

ATTIRE. Youth may exhibit in Western or English attire. Equipment on the horse must correspond with exhibitor attire, including a saddle adjusted so that the exhibitor’s feet are placed properly in stirrups. See rules SC-235 or SC-240. and SC-195 or SC-200.

 AGE. This class is for Youth three to eight years of age as of January 1. The horse must be led by an individual 16 years of age or older, and the contestant must exhibit some knowledge of equitation.

May Not Show in Other Classes. The contestant in a lead line class may not show in other riding classes at that show, but the horse can be used in other classes.

NO POINTS. This class will not count for APHA Youth points or toward all-around awards, but will count as entries in the show.

OWNERSHIP. It is not necessary that the horse be in the rider’s name.

RING PROCEDURE. The exhibitors will enter the ring with feet properly placed in stirrups at a flat-footed walk turning to the right and proceeding in a counter clockwise direction on the rail. The class will be worked at a walk or trot both directions of the ring.

Backing the Horse. In the lineup, the judge may ask riders to back their horses to help him judge the extent of the rider’s horsemanship. If he judge asks the rider to back the horse in the lineup, the adult should not aid the rider. The adult should only keep the horse under control.

Lead Shank. A lead shank at least six feet long must be attached to the shank of the bit or to a halter that is under the bridle so that while the rider is in the ring, the horse is controlled by the adult.

JUDGING THE RIDER. The rider will be judged on his basic position in the saddle, hand, leg, feet in stirrups, seat and back position.

SHOWRESULTS. The lead line show results will be sent with the other results by the show secretary and upon recordation in the APHA office, a certificate will be mailed to those Youth who have participated in a minimum of ten (10) classes and have sent written request for such certificate.