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Presentation GuidelinesPresentation is designed to encourage drivers to achieve a standard, not a victory. We are not looking for a class winner. Quite possibly, many entries could achieve the same high standard, or gain the same number of penalty points. Judges should take no longer than 5 minutes per turnout. |
1. Driver, Grooms and PassengersOverall cleanliness and smartness of turnout should be considered. Grooms’ livery, whether stable or full livery, should fit, and if more than one groom, match. Fancier turnouts should not be marked necessarily higher than more modest turnouts. Grooms need not wear livery, but should be appropriately dressed to fit in with the turnout. The whip should be of suitable length for the turnout and should be held correctly. The driver should wear a driving apron, a hat and brown gloves. 2. HorseHorses should be clean and fit. Girth galls, sores, cracked heels, etc., should be penalized. If multiples, matching in size and type is more important than matching in color. Gray goes with any color. Wheelers may be larger than leaders. Manes, if not braided, should be level and lie flat. Tails should not be braided. Feet should be clean and shoes, if any, must fit. 3. HarnessHarness should be sound, clean, and fit correctly. New harness should not receive better marks than old harness, provided both are sound, clean, and fit, and, if on multiples, match. No marks should be deducted if bits are different, nor for the use of pole straps versus chains. No straps, including traces, should be on the last hole, as it then cannot be adjusted should breakage occur. Hardware on harness should match, and breeching or brakes are required. No martingales (except false ones) or overchecks are permitted. 4. VehicleThe size of the carriage must be in proportion to the horses. The height and length of the pole for pairs and fours should be relative to the height of the horses and carriage. Competitors may carry whatever spares they choose. They are no longer required at any level. If carried, cleanliness and suitability must be considered (i.e., whether they can be used with the particular carriage and harness). Lamps at Training and Preliminary levels are required only if the carriage has lamp brackets. At Advanced lamps are required. At Intermediate levels lamps are required only if there are brackets. Rear lights or reflectors are required on all carriages No preference should be given to traditional vehicles over modern ones if they are produced to the same standard. 5. General ImpressionDress and position of driver and grooms. Suitability of horses/ponies and harness to the carriage (brown harness with full livery is incorrect and inappropriate with a formal vehicle, whereas black harness is correct with full or stable livery). Notes for Judgesa. When marks are 5 or below, the judge must indicate the reasons. b. When determining cleanliness, judges should bear in mind weather conditions and conditions in the stabling area. Fresh dirt looks different than old dirt! c. Minor faults not involving loss of marks may be conveyed verbally to the competitor or written on the reverse side of the scorecard. d. At Training level judges should make as many remarks as possible to help the competitor in the future. e. Presentation is also judged on the move during Dressage at the Intermediate and Advanced levels. Required elements must be noted at that time and during the Cones competition (lamps, reflectors, whip, brakes, breeching, etc.). Intermediate level requires lamps only if there are lamp brackets on the carriage. Suggested Spares at the Training and Preliminary Levels For Singles and
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