HUNTER

Hunter under Saddle is the preliminary class for English riding disciplines and judges evaluate the way of going of a hunter type horse on the flat, at a walk, trot and canter. Exhibitors in this event must wear traditional English attire consisting of a hunt coat, johdphurs, high English boots and hunting cap. Horses circle the perimeter of an arena, performing each gait called, at the judges discretion. Particular emphasis is paid to the smoothness of gait, free flowing stride and a willingness to perform. The horse should move out with a rhythmic ground covering stride, on a relaxed rein and in a level frame.

• Class procedure is much the same as western pleasure.