Association Rules
The By-Laws of this association contain the legal and technical information
required by the State of Illinois to enable it to be incorporated as a not-for
profit corporation. A copy of the By-Laws may be obtained from the Secretary of
the Association.
Memberships may be in the name of an individual or a group. No geographical
limitation shall be placed on memberships. Annual memberships shall be for the
calendar year in which they are paid.
- Part 1. Individual Memberships
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- Sec. 1 Life Members.
- The Directors may elect an individual member to life membership upon
the single payment of $150 (business $300). Life members will be exempt
from all further dues but will have all other privileges and responsibilities
as a regularmember.
- Sec. 2 Senior Members
- Those persons who have reached their 18th birthday. Their annual dues
shall be $20.00 and they shall have one vote on all issues.
- Sec. 3 Junior Members
- Those persons who have not reached their 18th birthday as provided for
in Rule 2, Part 1. Their annual dues shall be $15.00. Junior members may
not vote. Equitation riders must be members in order to receive points.
- Part 2. Group Memberships
- Sec. 1
- Business memberships
will be issued in the name of any bonafide firm for an annual rate of
$25.00 and shall have one vote on all issues.
- Sec. 2
- Family memberships will be issued in the name of any given family for an annual rate of
$25.00 and shall have one vote on all issues. ALL MEMBERS of the family
wishing to obtain points toward a season championship must be named on
the membership application. IASPHA members may elect to remit an additional
$2.00 fee with their membership dues for a membership in the Land of Lincoln
Purebred Livestock Breeder's Assn., which in turn supports 4-H and Illinois
horse shows. This additional $2.00 fee is ENTIRELY OPTIONAL. All such
fees collected will be forwarded to the Land of Lincoln Assn. by the IASPHA
Secretary.
- Sec. 3
- Show and activity memberships will be issued in the name of any horse show
or horse activity meeting
current requirements with this association. Such memberships shall be
for the duration of the activity only, and any activity held under the
same name at either prior or later dates will be considered as a separate
membership. There are no voting privileges with this type of membership.
Show memberships are $20.00 per "B" show division, and $50.00 per "A"
show division.
- Part 1.
- For the purpose of this association, the age of an individual on
December 1st shall be maintained throughout the year.
- Part 2.
- For horse show purposes, any horse shall be considered to be one
year old on the first day of January following the actual date of foaling,
and one additional year old each succeeding January 1st.
- Part 1 Horse Enrollment
- It is the goal of this association to establish and maintain a yearly
record of American Saddlebred Pleasure Horses owned by its members. Horses
must be enrolled ANNUALLY with this association at a fee of $2.00 per horse
to obtain points toward a season championship. A member may enroll as many
horses as he or she wishes at a charge of $2.00 per horse. The association
will provide any member with an application for enrollment for each horse.
Enrollment is open to stallions, mares or geldings of American Saddlebred
breeding and of definite American Saddlebred type owned by a member of this
association. (See Part 2.) In order to help promote thoughtful selection
of breeding stock based on good conformation, type and way-of-going, stallions
(weanlings & yearlings only if enrolled) will be awarded season points
in American Saddlebred Model and Halter classes but are prohibited from
showing in any pleasure class.
- Part 2 Breed Requirements
- Competition in American Saddlebred Pleasure and Country Pleasure classes
is open to mares and geldings that are registered with the American Saddlebred
Horse Association or the Canadian American Saddle Horse Registry. Horses
shown in regular member shows of the American Horse Shows Association prior
to January 1, 1974 are excepted. Horses must be entered under their full
registered name with registration number and under the name of the owner
of record with the American Saddlebred Horse Association or the Canadian
American Saddle Horse Registry.
- Part 3 Show Requirements
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- Sec. 1 GENERAL
- Open to American Saddlebred Mares and Geldings; Stallions are prohibited
except in Weanling and Yearling "In Hand" classes. Horses shown in any
class of the Saddlebred Division other than "In Hand" classes are ineligible
to show in a Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Class at the same show. Saddlebred
Show Pleasure Horses may, however, enter any class in other divisions
for which they are qualified. Horses shown by a professional in any
class are ineligible to compete in Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Classes
at the same show.
Classes may be offered for Saddlebred Pleasure Horses and Saddlebred
Country Pleasure Horses but no horse may enter a Shoe Pleasure Class
and a Country Pleasure Class at the same show. Horses may not cross
enter between a Three-Gaited and Five-Gaited Pleasure Class at the same
show. Special Classes such as Model, Side-Saddle, Antique Carriage with
period costume, Roadster, etc., may be offered for both Show Pleasure
and Country Pleasure horses which may be shown together provided it
is so stated in the prize list.
To be shown by an amateur who is no longer eligible to compete as a
Junior Exhibitor or by a Junior Exhibitor. Adults and Junior Exhibitors
shall not compete in the same class except in restricted classes and
championships and at shows where there are an insufficient number of
entries to fill two classes.
Entries in all classes must be shown with full mane and tail. Braids
and inconspicuously applied hair in mane and tail are permitted in Show
Pleasure Classes and "In Hand" Classes, but are prohibited in Country
Pleasure Classes. Tails must NOT be gingered or put in any device which
alters their carriage while on the grounds, before and during the show,
as well as in preparation for the show entered. The fact that a horse’s
tail has once been set does not exclude participation. Any artificial
change of color or markings other than mane or tail is prohibited.
Shoe bands and pads are permitted on Show Pleasure Horses. Country Pleasure
Horses must be plain shod suitable for trail riding without pads, bands
or any device between hoof and shoe. Quarter boots are permitted in
five-gaited classes only. The use of artificial appliances or devices
such as chains, shackles, rubber bands, blinkers (except when driving)
or blindfolds is prohibited on the grounds before or during a show.
Any animal with prohibited equipment must be disqualified from further
competition and forfeit all entry fees and winnings.
It is imperative that Saddlebred Pleasure Horses give the distinct appearance
of being a pleasure to ride. Easy ground covering action is desired.
Judges must severely penalize any horse with laboring action. Pulling,
tossing head, going sideways and switching tail to be penalized. Special
emphasis is placed on a true flat walk. Transitions from one gait to
another should be smooth and effortless. Manners and suitability as
a pleasure mount are paramount. Light contact with horse’s mouth must
be maintained. During the workout in driving classes a header is permitted
in the ring for those entries not participating in the workout. One
attendant without whip is permitted to head each horse for safety purposes
only during the line up in Driving Classes for both Country Pleasure
and Show Pleasure. The header must stand three paces back from the horse.
Only two attendants, including handler, are allowed in the ring when
horses are stripped for conformation. Stripping of horses is optional
in all Under Saddle Classes except State or National Championships in
which it is mandatory. It is prohibited in classes under Western Equipment.
- Sec. 2 SHOW PLEASURE CLASSES
- Braids and inconspicuously applied hair in mane and tail is permitted
in Show Pleasure Classes, and "In Hand" Classes. Shoe bands and pads
are permitted.
- Sec. 3 COUNTRY PLEASURE CLASSES
- Braids, tail switches and other hair applied to manes and tails are
NOT permitted in Country Pleasure Classes. Country Pleasure horses must
be plain shod suitable for trail riding without pads, bands or any device
between hoof and shoe.
- Part 4 Appointments
- Entries must be penalized for incomplete appointments but not necessarily
disqualified.
- Sec. 1 ENGLISH EQUIPMENT
- A full bridle, pelham or curb bit is recommended. A single snaffle,
hackamore, tie-down or martingale is prohibited. The saddle shall
be of the English type, leather lining preferred, girth either leather
or web.
- In American Saddlebred Hunter Classes, appropriate tack meeting
current AHSA requirements for the specific type class is acceptable.
Hunter style braiding is not required in these classes. Hard hat required
for jumping classes.
- Informal conservative colored clothing with coat and hat is required
for English Equipment Classes. Riders in Hunter, Side-Saddle and Special
Classes shall dress appropriate to the type of class entered.
- Sec. 2 WESTERN EQUIPMENT
- Entries shall be shown with a Stock saddle. Any western type headstall
without noseband in conjunction with any standard western bit is allowed.
A curb chain may be used. Bosals, cavesson type nosebands, martingales,
and tiedowns are prohibited.
Western attire consists of western hat, long sleeved shirt and appropriate
trousers, western boots, chaps, and lariat or reata. Spurs, rain slicker
are optional.
- Sec. 3 DRIVING
- Entries are to be shown to a two wheel jog cart with driver only. A
light harness with snaffle bit and separate overcheck bit is required.
Quarter boots are prohibited. Driver to dress conservatively (not period
attire).
- Sec. 4 EQUITATION
- Tack and personal attire shall conform to current AHSA requirements
for the specific equitation seat being shown.
- Part 5 Qualifying Gaits
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- Flat Walk; Flat footed with good reach.
- Trot: Square and free moving at medium speed.
- Jog Trot; Free moving and slow.
- Extended Trot; Stronger and faster than square trot with a lengthened
stride. Extreme speed to be penalized.
- Canter or Lope; Smooth, slow and straight on both leads.
- Slow Gait; A slow collected gait.
- Rack; A four beat gait at moderate speed in form.
- Part 6 "In Hand" Classes
- In Hand Classes for Pleasure Horses and prospective Pleasure Horses are
encouraged. Entire colts are permitted in Weanling and Yearling classes.
Unruly animals must be excused from the ring. Weanlings and Yearlings must
be shown barefoot. Two-Year-Olds or over may be shod in any manner.
- Part 7 Class Specifications
- Classes may be divided according to sex (Mares or Geldings); size of horse
(15.2 and under, and over 15.2); or sex or age of rider, with or without
championships. Maiden, Novice, Limit, Junior (4 year old and under) and
Owners Classes are recommended in all classifications. SPECIAL NOTE:
As of January 1, 1985, IASPHA approved point shows recommend splitting all
pleasure driving classes at 12 entries or over and all pleasure classes
under saddle at 20 entries or over.
- a. SHOW PLEASURE
- AMERICAN SADDLEBRED THREE-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE. English Equipment.
To be shown at a flat walk, trot and canter with emphasis on the walk.
Must stand quietly and back readily in the lineup. To be judged 75%
on manners, performance, presence and quality; 25% on conformation and
neatness of attire.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING. To be shown to a two-wheeled
jog cart with driver only. To be shown at a flat walk, trot and extended
trot with emphasis on the walk. Extreme speed to be penalized. Must
stand quietly and back readily in the lineup. Light harness with snaffle
bit and separate overcheck bit is required. Quarter boots are prohibited.
To be judged 75% on manners, performance, presence and quality; and
25% on conformation and neatness of attire. One attendant without whip
is permitted to head each horse for safety purposes only during the
line-up. The header must stand three paces back from the horse. During
any workout, headers are permitted for those not participating on the
rail.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED WESTERN SHOW PLEASURE. To be shown at a flat
walk, jog trot and lope with emphasis on the walk. Must stand quietly
both on the rail and while lined up and to back readily in the lineup.
Only on hand may be used on reins and hands must not be changed except
to negotiate an obstacle in a Trail Horse Class. Hand to be around reins.
When end of split reins fall on side of reining hand, one finger between
reins in permitted. When using romal or when ends of split reins are
held in hand not used for reining, no finger between reins is allowed.
Rider may hold romal or end of split reins to keep them from swinging
and to adjust the position of the reins provided it is held at least
16" from the reining hand. To be judged 75% on manners, performance,
presence and quality; 25% on conformation and neatness of attire.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED 3-GAITED or 5-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE HORSE, OWNER-TRAINER-RIDER
CLASS. English Equipment. Open to 3-Gaited or 5-Gaited Pleasure
Horses that have NOT been in professional training since January 1st
of the current show year, and must be ridden by the horse's owner. To
be shown at a flat walk, trot, canter, slow gait, and rack for 5-Gaited
horses with emphasis on the walk. Must stand quietly and back readily
in the lineup. To be judged 75% on manners, performance presence and
quality; 25% on conformation and neatness of attire.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED FIVE-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE. To be shown at
a flat walk, trot, slow gait, rack at moderate speed and canter with
emphasis on the walk. Must stand quietly and back readily in the line-up.
To be judged 75% on manners, performance, presence and quality; 25%
on conformation and neatness of attire.
- b. COUNTRY PLEASURE
- AMERICAN SADDLEBRED THREE-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE. English
Equipment. To be shown at a flat walk, trot, extended trot and canter
with emphasis on the walk. Special emphasis is placed on a true, flat
walk. Entries must be asked both ways of the ring to halt and stand
quietly on the rail. Horses must stand quietly and back readily in the
line-up. To be judged 75% on manners, performance, presence and quality;
25% on conformation and neatness of attire.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING. To be shown with
driver only to a suitable two wheeled vehicle with appropriate harness.
Driver to dress conservatively (not period attire). To be shown at a
flat walk, trot, and extended trot with emphasis on the walk. Special
emphasis is placed on a true, flat walk. Extreme speed to be penalized.
Must stand quietly both on the rail and while lined up and back readily
in the lineup. To be judged on manners, performance, presence and quality.
One attendant without whip is permitted to head each horse for safety
purposes only during the line-up. The header must stand three paces
back from the horse. During any workout, headers are permitted for those
not participating on the rail.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED COUNTRY WESTERN PLEASURE. To be shown at
a flat walk, jog trot and lope on a reasonably loose rein without undue
restraint. Special emphasis shall be placed on a true, flat walk. Must
stand quietly both on the rail and while lined up and to back readily
in the lineup. Only one hand may be used on reins and hands must not
be changed except to negotiate an obstacle in a Trail Horse Class. Hand
to be around reins. When end of split reins fall on side of reining
hand, one finger between reins is permitted. When using romal or when
ends of split reins are held in hand not used for reining, no finger
between reins is allowed. Riders may hold romal or end of split reins
to keep them from swinging and to adjust the position of the reins provided
it is held at least 16'' from the reining hand. To be judged 75% on
manners performance, presence and quality; 25% on conformation and neatness
of attire.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED COUNTRY PLEASURE HORSE, OWNER- TRAINER-RIDER
CLASS. English Equipment. Open to 3-Gaited Country Pleasure Horses
that have NOT been in professional training since January 1 st of the
current show year, and must be ridden by the horse's owner. To be shown
at a flat walk, trot, extended trot and canter with emphasis on the
walk. Special emphasis is placed on a true, flat walk. To be judged
75% on manners and performance, presence and quality; 25% on conformation
and neatness of attire.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED FIVE-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE. English Equipment.
Shown at a flat walk, trot, extended trot, slow gait, rack at moderate
speed and canter. Judged 75% on manners, performance, presence and quality;
25% on conformation and neatness of attire.
- c. OPEN TO ALL HORSES
- AMERICAN SADDLEBRED PLEASURE HORSE COMBINATION CLASS. To be
shown first to a two-wheeled jog cart at a walk, trot and extended trot
with emphasis on the walk. Extreme speed to be penalized. Then to be
shown under saddle with English Equipment at a walk, trot and canter.
Change of equipment to be made in the ring. Each phase of the competition
to count 50%. Entries shall first be shown in harness and then judged
in the line up. At the announcer's signal, attendants may approach their
horse and change tack, but no more than four persons, including driver
OR rider, shall be allowed per horse at one time. Horses shall remain
where they are lined up until tack is changed. Exhibitors may mount
when ready and shall be disqualified if not on the rail within four
minutes of the announcer's signal to change tack; however, speed of
tack change shall not count toward the judge's placings. Prize list
to specify whether driver and rider must be same in both phases of the
class.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED PLEASURE WORKING PLEASURE CLASS. Proper English
or Western equipment and attire. (Coats & hats optional.) English
or Western. Horses to work individually at three gaits in a set pattern
that includes at least 1 obstacle and not more than 5. Horses to be
judged on riding quality, smooth transition of gaits, simple lead changes,
response to rider, manners & disposition. All horses being considered
for an award may be asked to walk, trot or jog trot and canter or lope
both ways of the ring.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED PLEASURE SIDE-SADDLE CLASS. To be shown with
proper English or Western side-saddle equipment and costume at a flat
walk, trot and canter with emphasis on the walk. Must stand quietly
and back readily while in the line up. To be judged 75% on manners,
performance, quality and presence and apparent ability to give a good
pleasure ride and 25% on conformation and overall appearance and neatness
of costume.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED PLEASURE VERSATILITY CLASS. To be shown first
under Western equipment at a flat walk, jog trot and lope both ways
of the ring; then to be shown under English Equipment at a flat walk,
trot and canter with emphasis on the walk. Change of equipment of both
horse and rider is to be made in the ring. Each phase of the competition
to count 50%. Prize list to specify whether riders must be the same
in both phases of the class.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MODEL. To be led into the ring by one attendant
only. Horse to wear bridle or halter, and without quarter boots. To
be judged on conformation and finish ONLY.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HALTER. Entries to be lead into the ring
in bridle or halter without quarter boots. To be judged on conformation,
finish, soundness and natural action. Only two attendants per animal
are allowed.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HUNTER HACK. Not to jump. To be shown as
Hunter Under Saddle at a flat walk, trot and canter both ways of the
ring with emphasis on the walk. Horses are required to hand gallop one
way of the ring. To be judged by current AHSA Rule XXI, Hunter Division.
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HUNTER OVER FENCES. An even hunting pace,
manners, jumping style together with faults and way of moving over course.
To be judged by current AHSA Rule XXIV, Hunter Division.
SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER. To be led into ring with a bridle, lined
up and then judged individually, both in line and in motion. To be led
at a walk and trot showing way of going and style characteristic of
a Saddlebred, but handlers' presentation ONLY to be judged.
To be judged 75% on presentation and 25% on neatness and cleanliness
of horse, tack and attire. Horses may be shown in Saddle Seat, Hunt
or Western tack. Exhibitor's attire must be appropriate for the type
of tack the horse is shown in.
- d. EQUITATION CLASSES
- The Equitation Division is divided into three distinct sections (Hunter,
Saddle and Stock Seats). The premium list must state which section is
being offered. Only the rider is being judged, therefore any horse suitable
for the particular style of riding and capable of performing the required
class routine is acceptable, except stallions shall be prohibited. Unsoundness
shall not penalize a rider unless severe, and than only at the judge's
discretion. Money prizes are forbidden in Equitation Classes. Specific
rules and class procedures for each of the sections are distinct and
definite and shall be followed as printed in the current AHSA Rule Book.
Junior exhibitors ONLY are eligible for championship classes.
Walk-Trot Only Classes, 10 and under (horses not to canter). Exhibitors
may only participate in a Walk-Trot 10 & under pleasure class offered
at the same show. English attire & equipment is required. Academy
Pleasure Equitation classes, Academy attire required. Exhibitors may
not partricipate in any other class. Riders in academy classes must
be presently enrolled in a lesson program and not have shown in any
regular classes in any show other than in an academy class or stable
show. Any breed pleasure horse. Leadline Classes, 8 and under. Exhibitors
may not participate in any other class. Academy, Western or English
attire is acceptable.
- e. PARK PLEASURE
- The Saddlebred Park Horse should be stylish with finish and quality
and well-mannered. High action is not required but the performance should
be animated and graceful in all gaits. Saddlebreds shown in Park Pleasure
are ineligible to show in the Pleasure Division at the same show, except
they may show in In-Hand or Model Classes. Shown at a flat walk, trot,
and canter. Horses must stand quietly and back readily in the line up.
Judged 75% on manners, performance, presence and quality; 25% on total
conformation and neatness of attire.
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Part 1. Class "A" Shows: 2 days or longer,
at least 5 classes.
- Required: ASB 3-Gaited Show Pleasure Horse, Rider 17 and under.
- Required: ASB 3-Gaited Pleasure Horse, Rider 18 and over.
- Required: Saddle Seat Pleasure Equitation, Junior Rider.
- Required: ASB Country Pleasure Horse, any age rider.
- Plus: One additional performance class from approved list
(Rule 6, Part 1)
Part 2. Class "B" Shows: 1 day show, at least 3 classes.
- Required: ASB 3-Gaited Show Pleasure Horse, All Age Riders.
- Required: Saddle Seat Pleasure Equitation, All Age Riders.
- Plus: One additional class chosen from the approved list.
(Rule 6, Part 1 ).
- An American Saddlebred Country Pleasure class for all age riders is
suggested.
(These are not necessarily point classes, but those classes which shows can pick
from in order to gain an IASPHA rating)
- IN HAND
- AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MODEL- English Equipment
- AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HALTER - English Equipment
- AMERICAN SADDLEBRED JUNIOR HALTER - English Equipment
- AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MODEL CHAMPIONSHIP
- SADDLEBRED HALTER CHAMPIONSHIP
- THREE-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE
- ASB 3-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE HORSE - Eng. Equip., Junior
Rider (*Age Divisions: 13 & under; 14-17)
- ASB 3-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE HORSE - Eng. Equip., Adult
Rider (*Age Divisions: 18-38 and 39 & over)
- ASB 3-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE CHAMPIONSHIP- Eng. Equip.,
open only to horses which have shown in appropriate qualifying classes.
(*Age Divisions: 17 and under; 18 and over)
- ASB JUNIOR 3-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE HORSE - Eng. Equip.,
horses 4 years old and under.
- ASB MAIDEN SHOW PLEASURE HORSE - Eng. Equip. Open only
to horses who have not won a blue ribbon at point shows in this performance
division.
- ASB NOVICE 3-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE HORSE - Eng. Equip.,
open only to horses who have not won three blue ribbons at point shows
in this performance division.
- ASB Novice 3-Gaited Show Pleasure Rider - Eng. Equip.,
open only to riders who have not won three blue ribbons at point shows
in this performance division.
- . FIVE-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE
- ASB 5-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE HORSE - Eng. Equip.
- ASB 5-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP- Eng. Equip.
open only to horses which have shown in appropriate qualifying classes.
- . SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING
- ASB SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING HORSE - Open to both three and
five gaited horses.
- ASB SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP - Open only
to horses which have shown in ASB SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING HORSE.
- . COUNTRY PLEASURE
- ASB 3-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE HORSE - Eng. Equip., Junior
Rider. (*Age Divisions:13 and under; & 14-17)
- ASB 3-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE HORSE- Eng. Equip., Adult
Rider (*Age Divisions: 18-38 and 39 & over)
- ASB 3-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP- Eng.Equip.,
open only to horses which have shown in appropriate qualifying classes.
- ASB COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING HORSE
- ASB COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP - Open
only to horses which have shown in ASB COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING HORSE.
- ASB MAIDEN COUNTRY PLEASURE HORSE - Eng. Equip. Open only
to horses who have not won a blue ribbon at point shows in this performance
division.
- ASB NOVICE 3-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE HORSE - Eng. Equip.,
open only to horses who have not won three blue ribbons at point shows
in this performance division.
- ASB NOVICE 3-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE RIDER- Eng. Equip.,
open only to riders who have not won three blue ribbons at point shows
in any performance division.
- ASB JUNIOR 3-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE HORSE - Eng. Equip.,
horses four years old and under.
- ASB 5-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE HORSE- Eng. Equip.
- ASB 5-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP- Eng
Equip., open only to horses which have shown in ASB 5-GAITED COUNTRY
PLEASURE HORSE.
- . OWNER-TRAINER-RIDER
- ASB SHOW PLEASURE 3-GAITED OWNER-TRAINER-RIDER - Eng.
Equip.
- ASB COUNTRY PLEASURE OWNER-TRAINER-RIDER- Eng. Equip.
- ASB PLEASURE 5-GAITED OWNER-TRAINER-RIDER - Eng. Equip.,
open to Country Pleasure and Show Pleasure horses.
- . EQUITATION The following Equitation classes
are open to American Saddlebred Show Pleasure and Country Pleasure horses.
NOTE: Horses showing in Saddle Seat Pleasure Equitation may not cross enter
in regular Saddle Seat Equitation classes at the same show.
- STOCK SEAT EQUITATION
- SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER - 17 years and under.
- SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE EQUITATION - Adult Rider, 18 years
and over.
- SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE EQUITATION - Junior Rider (*Age Divisions:
10 and under; 11-13; 14-17)
- EQUITATION cHAMPIONSHIPS. Open only to riders which have
shown in ASB age group pleasure equitation classes.
- WALK-TROT PLEASURE EQUITATION - 10 years and under (Exhibitors
may only participate in WALK-TROT PLEASURE at the same show) Any breed
pleasure horse.
- ACADEMY PLEASURE EQUITATION 13 AND UNDER, walk and trot
only. Academy attire required. Exhibitors may not partricipate in any
other class. Riders in academy classes must be presently enrolled in
a lesson program and not have shown in any regular classes in any show
other than in an academy class or stable show. Riders must never have
cantered in any show, including academy, other than stable shows. Any
breed pleasure horse.
- ACADEMY PLEASURE EQUITATION 14 and OVER, walk and trot
only. ACADEMY PLEASURE EQUITATION 17 AND UNDER. ACADEMYPLEASURE EQUITATION
18 AND OVER. Same requirements as Class ACADEMY PLEASURE EQUITATION
13 AND UNDER.
- LEADLINE** - 8 years and under (Exhibitors may not participate
in any other class) Any breed pleasure horse. ** Academy, Western or
English attire is acceptable.
- EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
- . MISCELLANEOUS
- ASB WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE
- ASB WESTERN PLEASURE CHAMPIONSHIP - Open only to horses
which have shown in ASB WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE.
- ASB PLEASURE HORSE COMBINATION
- ASB WORKING PLEASURE CLASS - Any proper English or Western
Equipment.
- ASB VERSATILITY CLASS
- ASB SIDE SADDLE CLASS
- ASB HUNTER HACK
- ASB HUNTER OVER FENCES
- ASB JUNIOR SHOW OR COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING HORSE - Horses
4 years old and under.
- ASB 3-GAITED PONY PLEASURE (American Saddlebreds 14.2
& under) Open to Show and Country Pleasure Horses
- ACADEMY 3-GAITED PLEASURE 17 and under
- ACADEMY 3-GAITED PLEASURE 18 and over
*Shows are not required to offer all age divisions, but are encouraged
to do so. Age divisions may be combined Rule 3, part 7, paragraph 1),
but in any case exhibitors will receive points in their respective and
proper age division. Furthermore, any show that wishes a 10 and under
division for classes may have one.
This Association will give points toward a season championship and reserve in
each of the following classes and according to the specifications.
- Part 1. Point Classes
- Separate "A" division and "B" division season championships and
reserves will be awarded in each of the following classes:
- ASB 3-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE- Riders 13 and under ASB
- ASB 3-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE- Riders 14-17
- ASB 3-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE - Riders 18-38
- ASB 3-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE - Riders 39 and over
- ASB 5-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE
- ASB SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING
- ASB 3-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE - Rider 13 & under
- ASB 3-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE- Riders 14-17
- ASB 3-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE- Rider 18-38
- ASB 3-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE - Rider 39 and over
- ASB JUNIOR 3-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE
- ASB COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING
- ASB 5-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE
- ASB SHOW PLEASURE OWNER-TRAINER-RIDER
- ASB COUNTRY PLEASURE OWNER-TRAINER-RIDER
- SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE EQUITATION - Rider 18 and over
- SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE EQUITATION - Rider 10 and under
- SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE EQUITATION - Rider 11-13
- SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE EQUITATION - Rider 14-17
- ASB WESTERN PLEASURE
- Separate "A" division and "B" division season championships only
will be awarded in each of the following classes:
- ASB 3-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE CHAMPIONSHIP
- ASB 5-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE CHAMPIONSHIP
- ASB 3-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE CHAMPIONSHIP
- ASB WESTERN PLEASURE CHAMPIONSHIP
- PLEASURE EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
- NOTE: Separate A only championships will be awarded
in Show Pleasure Driving and Country Pleasure Driving.
- Points earned in the following classes will be combined for "A"
and "B" shows with a single championship and reserve for each
class:
- ASB JUNIOR COUNTRY PLEASURE
- ASB HUNTER HACK
- AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MODEL
- STOCK SEAT EQUITATION
- AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HALTER
- ASB JUNIOR SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING
- SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER, 17 & under
- WORKING PLEASURE
- WALK/TROT PLEASURE EQUITATION, 10 & under
- NOVICE RIDER - SHOW PLEASURE
- NOVICE RIDER - COUNTRY PLEASURE
- WALK/TROT PLEASURE 10 & under
- ACADEMY PLEASURE EQUITATION 13 & under walk/trot
only
- ACADEMY PLEASURE EQUITATION 14 & over walk/trot
only
- ACADEMY PLEASURE EQUITATION 3-Gaited 17 & under
- ACADEMY PLEASURE EQUITATION 3-Gaited 18 & over
- 3-GAITED AMERICAN SADDLEBRED PONY PLEASURE
- Part 2. Non-Point Classes
The following classes will not be awarded a season championship or reserve
award:
- OPEN ENGLISH PLEASURE
- MEDALLION CLASSES
- WILLIAM SHATNER WESTERN PLEASURE CLASSES
- SADDLE AND BRIDLE'S HUNTER SEAT CLASSIC
- SADDLE & BRIDLE'S WORKING ASB WESTERN PLEASURE CLASS
- MAIDEN AND LIMIT CLASSES
- RESIDENT OR RESTRICTED CLASSES, ie, "Local", "Land of Lincoln",
etc.
- ASB HUNTER OVER FENCES
- HONORARY OR CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
- STATE FUTURITY AND ASHA IN-HAND CLASSES
- LEADLINE, 8 years and under
- Part 3. Season Championships
Season points will be awarded for the first five places of approved classes
on the following basis: 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2 for first through sixth place
respectively. Points will be awarded to members and to enrolled horses ONLY,
beginning with the date the membership and horse enrollment application is
POSTMARKED. Members may enroll their horses with the Executive Secretary/Treasurer
on location at a show and points will be counted from that show. Cut off date:
OCTOBER 10th. (Any points after that date apply to next season.)
- In equitation and showmanship classes the points will be awarded to
the exhibitor, provided he or she is a member and the horse is enrolled.
In the performance and In-Hand classes points will be awarded to the horse
provided the owner is a member and the horse is enrolled.
- If a horse is sold before the end of the show season, points won by
it will be transferred to the new owner, provided this person is a member.
If a horse is sold after the last show of the season, or to a non-member,
points will stay with the original owner.
- To qualify for a season championship trophy in a specific class, a
horse or rider must place in, and accumulate a minimum of 20 points in
at least two such classes.
- To qualify for a reserve championship trophy in a specific class, a
horse or rider must place in, and accumulate a minimum of 16 points in
at least two such classes.
- The point secretary of the association will keep track of all points
won by members and will tabulate them at the end of the show season. Official
season point results will be available for review at the November Annual
Meeting.
- If any exhibitor wishes to contest the official results, he must do
so in writing to the point secretary prior to November 1st of the
applicable show season. Final responsibility for the accuracy of points
accumulated for any particular horse or exhibitor rests with that owner
or exhibitor.
- Two special year-end high point awards will be given at the annual
awards presentation for the horse and exhibitor combinations: one for
an exhibitor who is 17 or under and one for the horse and rider combination
whose exhibitor is 18 or over. This is a performance team effort award.
Points toward this award will count from all performance riding, driving
and halter classes. Showmanship and equitation do NOT COUNT.
Any matter not specifically covered by the IASPHA Rule Book will be handled
in accordance with current AHSA Rules.
PLEASE NOTE: Some IASPHA rules and AHSA rules have slight variances. At
a recognized AHSA show, AHSA rules will take precedence unless the premium
list specifically states otherwise.
- Part 1. Violations
- Violations shall mean violation of the rules of IASPHA, failure to obey
any penalty imposed by the association, or any act against the best interests
of the association.
- Part 2. Protests
- Any voting member of the association or parent of a junior member may
file an official protest with the association. The protest must be in writing
and signed by the person making it. It must contain a complete statement
of the acts which constitute the alleged violation. The maker must be prepared
to attend a hearing and present witnesses and/ or evidence to substantiate
the protest. It must contain the name and address of the accused and the
name, address and phone number of the maker. It must be accompanied by cash,
a certified check or money order payable to IASPHA, in the amount of twenty-five
dollars ($25.00), or it will be disregarded. It must be sent to a member
of the Hearing Committee within forty-eight hours of the alleged violation.
If the protest is sustained, the deposit shall be returned to the protester;
if not sustained, it shall be forfeited to the association.
- Part 3. Hearing Committee
- Sec. 1 The Hearing Committee shall hear protests and charges in
connection with alleged violation of the rules, consider the evidence, render
final decisions thereon and determine and impose penalty. In the event a
protest is made at a show and in regard to an alleged violation at that
show, the hearing may take place at the show if all involved parties, as
well as the Hearing Committee, are present. Otherwise, a hearing shall be
held within thirty days of receipt of an official protest and after ten
days notice to the accused. The notice shall inform the accused of the alleged
violation and shall state the time and place of the hearing. Accused persons
may attend at their option and bring witnesses in their behalf.
- Sec. 2The Hearing Committee shall have the power to revoke points
won illegally and to suspend members for a period of up to thirty days.
If a member is found guilty of a rule violation more than one time, the
Hearing Committee shall refer this matter to the Board of Directors who
may, at their discretion, suspend the member or revoke his membership or
turn the matter over to the Hearing Committee of the American Horse Shows
Association, Inc.
There are many ways in which the American Saddlebred Horse can be used. The
Board of Directors shall make a list of ways and activities in which the use
of American Saddlebred horses might be encouraged. Any Saddlebred horse making
an outstanding performance in such activities shall be awarded at the annual
meeting.
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has published a Judging Manual for
American Saddlebred Horses for use by 4H members, leaders, Extension agents,
and others, to help them in judging American Saddlebred Horses. This manual
can be obtained by writing to:
American Saddlebred Horse Association
4093 Iron Works Pike
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
Each year the Illinois State Champion American Saddlebred Adult Exhibitor
3-Gaited Show Pleasure Horse, Junior Exhibitor 3-Gaited Show Pleasure Horse
5-Gaited Show Pleasure Horse, Adult Exhibitor Country Pleasure Horse, Junior
Exhibitor Country Pleasure, Show Pleasure Driving Horse, Western Pleasure,
and Country Pleasure Driving Horse will be the horse which has accumulated
the highest number of points at designated Illinois shows during the year.
Only points earned in Championship or Stake classes (excluding
honorary or consolation championships) will be counted toward the State Championship.
(If a show doesn't have a Championship class the qualifying class will count.)
The horse must be registered with ASHA and the owner of the winning horse
MUST be a member of ASHA. Other shows wishing to be designated for State Championship
points must apply to the IASPHA Board of Directors by January 1st of the year
for which the points will be counted. The designated shows and their rating
shall be determined by the Board of Directors of IASPHA, Inc. Once a show
has been approved as a designated show it need not re-apply. However, IASPHA
Board reserves the right to determine annually whether a particular show will
remain a designated show and what its rating will be.
Points will be awarded for places 1 through 5.
- A) Triple Rating: Illinois State Fair, Mid-West Charity Horse
Show, Mid-America Signature Horse Show
- B) Double Rating: Spring & Fall Mid-America Horse Shows, the Corn
Belt Charity Horse Show and the Midwest Illinois Show in Peoria, Illinois
- C) Single Rating: All IASPHA Sponsored Shows
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TRIPLE |
DOUBLE |
SINGLE |
| 1st PLACE |
36 |
24 |
11 |
2nd PLACE |
30 |
20 |
10 |
| 3rd PLACE |
24 |
16 |
8 |
| 4th PLACE |
18 |
12 |
6 |
| 5th PLACE |
12 |
8 |
4 |
| 6th PLACE |
6 |
4 |
2 |
All points will be tabulated by the IASPHA Point Secretary.
This point system is only used to determine this award, not IASPHA
year-end awards.
The opportunity to show a well-groomed and properly fitted horse in top condition
is a most rewarding experience.
- Be neat, clean and appropriately dressed for the class.
- A. ATTIRE
- Correct attire consists of jods or neat dark slacks, long sleeve
shirt, tie, boots and vest (no coat) or proper western attire. Hats
and gloves are optional. Clothes and person should be neat and clean.
- B. EQUIPMENT
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- For Weanlings - leather show halter with matching lead strap.
- For Yearlings - leather show halter or snaffle bridle with
matching lead.
- For 2 Yr. Olds and Over - double bridle or curb alone. When
a double bridle is used the snaffle rein may be removed but not
the snaffle bit. When the snaffle rein is not removed it must
be placed over the horse's withers and NOT held in your hand.
The horse is led and presented with the curb rein ONLY.
- A riding crop is permitted but NO appendages may be used (such
as plastic or ribbon ) .
- No aids, such as noise makers, clumps of grass, clickers, etc.
are permitted.
- DO NOT try to show a horse at halter until you are sure you can control
him.
- Enter the ring at the gait requested by the judge and lead in the direction
indicated by the ring steward until the judge requests that the horses
line-up for inspection.
- Leave at least 10 feet (approximately 2 horse lengths) between your
horse and the nearest other horse both in circling the ring and in the
line-up.
- When showing in line, hold the lead shank or rein in your right hand
about 12 to 24 inches from the halter or bit. The other end of the lead
strap or rein should be neatly doubled in the left hand. You may change
hands if it is more convenient to put your horse in position or in showing
to the judge. Try to attract the horse's attention to the front so he
puts his ears forward.
- Your body position should be balanced over your legs to permit free
movement to stay out of the judge's way and to properly present the horse.
Freedom of movement and a flexible position to work the horse is essential.
Any movement should look fluid, not stiff or rigid. The judge should penalize
awkward or exaggerated position.
- Move the horse's feet by pulling or pushing on the lead or rein as necessary
along with putting your hand on his shoulder exerting pressure as needed.
NEVER use your feet or crop to move your horse's feet.
- Stand facing the horse or in front of him and face him in such a way
as to be able to see the animal and present a full view of the horse to
the judge. Do not be distracted by persons or objects outside the ring.
- Stand the horse as straight as possible with weight distributed equally
on all four feet. When standing the horse's hooves should point straight
ahead. Be careful not to stand the horse in a low place.
- The standing position of the American Saddlebred is with his front legs
straight under him and his hind legs back slightly, the park position.
DO NOT over-stretch your horse. His head should be up, neck arched
and ears forward looking at the crop or you.
- The exhibitor must look both at the horse and keep an eye on the judge,
being careful to stay out of the judge's way. The exhibitor should be
on the opposite side of the horse from the judge at all times even when
the judge is down the line or looking at another horse. Watch the judge
carefully for instructions, and follow promptly and sharply. Do NOT
be afraid to adjust or mildly correct the horse even when the judge is
checking your horse. Do NOT touch him with your crop or feet
to correct his position.
- In moving the horse stand to the horse's left and move off on a loose
rein if possible. You may lightly touch the horse with your crop to start
him if needed. Move out briskly and try not to let the horse move out
of a straight line. When moving away from the judge, keep the horse in
line with the judge so that he may see the horse's movement without moving
himself. Walk or trot your horse from the horse's left side. Bring your
horse to a complete stop at either end of the line before turning him.
When turning at the end of the line, turn him to the right or away from
you.
- Below is one acceptable standard pattern for
individual workouts: View
pattern
- Handle your horse with authority, but DO NOT excite him. NEVER
be rough or strike your horse in the ring.
- When the judge is observing other horses, let your horse stand if posed
reasonably well.
- Be natural. Overshowing, undue fussing and maneuvering are objectionable.
- Show your animal to the best advantage -- recognize the conformation
faults of your animal and show it to overcome these faults.
- Respond rapidly to requests from the judge and officials.
- Be courteous and sportsmanlike at all times.
- Keep showing until the entire class has been placed and the judge has
submitted his card.
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