Post by Haleigh Sharphowl on Mar 28, 2007 11:01:36 GMT -5
(note: Park Seat is a class of Saddle Seat, for those confused!)
Saddle Seat is a post only show for riders and their horses. Posts must be smooth, flowing, and easy to read, with no archaic or bizzare words. Tack is a very important part of Saddle Seat, since it differs greatly from the rest of the English word, and it should be considered in posts along with grooming and rider turn-out. One post is required from both the horse and the rider.
Not all horses are eligible for competition in Saddle Seat. The following breeds are allowed: American Saddlebreds, National Show Horses, Tennessee Walking Horses, Racking Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses, Morgans, Arabians, Friesians, Andalusians, Hackneys, Paso Finos, Missouri Foxtrotters, and Rocky Mountain Horses.
There are several classes of Saddle Seat, and each class asks for different maneuvers and may not be open to all breeds.
Three-Gaited: Open to American Saddlebreds, shown at the walk, trot, and canter.
Five-gaited: Open to American Saddlebreds, shown at the walk, trot, canter, rack (a fast, showy gait), and slow-gait (four-beat gait with great suspension).
Plantation Walker: Open to Tennessee Walking horses, shown at a Walk, Running Walk, and Canter.
Park: Horses are shown at a walk, trot, and canter, judged on their brilliant, high action. Open to Arabians and Morgans.
Pleasure: Good manners and smooth performance are more important than brilliant action. Most pleasure classes require horses to show at a walk, trot and canter, often calling for extended gaits. All breeds are welcome.
Equitation: Focuses mainly on the rider. All breeds are welcome.
RIDING DS USAGE: Riding DS is MANDATORY for all Saddle Seat/Park Seat classes.
Saddle Seat is a post only show for riders and their horses. Posts must be smooth, flowing, and easy to read, with no archaic or bizzare words. Tack is a very important part of Saddle Seat, since it differs greatly from the rest of the English word, and it should be considered in posts along with grooming and rider turn-out. One post is required from both the horse and the rider.
Not all horses are eligible for competition in Saddle Seat. The following breeds are allowed: American Saddlebreds, National Show Horses, Tennessee Walking Horses, Racking Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses, Morgans, Arabians, Friesians, Andalusians, Hackneys, Paso Finos, Missouri Foxtrotters, and Rocky Mountain Horses.
There are several classes of Saddle Seat, and each class asks for different maneuvers and may not be open to all breeds.
Three-Gaited: Open to American Saddlebreds, shown at the walk, trot, and canter.
Five-gaited: Open to American Saddlebreds, shown at the walk, trot, canter, rack (a fast, showy gait), and slow-gait (four-beat gait with great suspension).
Plantation Walker: Open to Tennessee Walking horses, shown at a Walk, Running Walk, and Canter.
Park: Horses are shown at a walk, trot, and canter, judged on their brilliant, high action. Open to Arabians and Morgans.
Pleasure: Good manners and smooth performance are more important than brilliant action. Most pleasure classes require horses to show at a walk, trot and canter, often calling for extended gaits. All breeds are welcome.
Equitation: Focuses mainly on the rider. All breeds are welcome.
RIDING DS USAGE: Riding DS is MANDATORY for all Saddle Seat/Park Seat classes.