ILLINOIS AMERICAN SADDLEBRED PLEASURE HORSE ASSOCIATION RULES

RULE 1		MEMBERSHIPS 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 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 regular member. Sec. 2 Senior Members are 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 are 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.
RULE 2		AGE 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.
RULE 3		GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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, Country Pleasure and Classic 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 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 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. Exception: Horses showing in Saddlebred Pleasure In-Hand, Model Classes, American Saddlebred Country Western Pleasure Classes and Hunter Country Pleasure Classes may be shown by a professional in an open breed class and then shown by an amateur in American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Classes. Classes may be offered for Saddlebred Show Pleasure Horses, Saddlebred Country Pleasure Horses and Saddlebred Classic Pleasure horses but no horse may cross-enter between Show Pleasure Country Pleasure and Classic Pleasure classes 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 Show Pleasure, Country Pleasure and Classic 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 and Classic Pleasure Classes. Tails must not be gingered or put in any device (i.e., tailset, bustie or brace) which alters their carriage while on the grounds. Exception: Horses showing in the Show Pleasure division may wear tailsets or busties, but may not show with the tail tied or braced, and unset tails will not be penalized. 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. Classic Pleasure Horses must be plain shod, but rim pads, synthetic and natural rubber are allowed. Any lead or other added hoof weights, bands, action devices, artificial hair appliances, tail sets and gingering are prohibited in Classic Pleasure classes. 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 Country Pleasure, Show Pleasure and Classic Pleasure. The header may stand an entry on its feet and then 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. SEC. 4 CLASSIC PLEASURE CLASSES The purpose of the American Saddlebred Classic Pleasure class is to create a division to offset the progression that the Country Pleasure division has taken, which has left a void for the not so animated show horse and the entry level rider. The Classic Pleasure horse must exhibit a natural, relaxed manner. Its headset should complement its natural confirmation. Classic Pleasure Horses must be plain shod, but rim pads, synthetic and natural rubber are allowed. Any lead or other added hoof weights, bands, action devices, artificial hair appliances, tail sets and gingering are prohibited in Classic Pleasure classes.
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 USA Equestrian 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. In Classic Pleasure classes Saddleseat equipment and attire is required. A full bridle is required. A pelham bit is permissible. 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 USA Equestrian requirements for the specific equitation seat being shown.
Part 5		Qualifying Gaits Sec. 1 SHOW AND COUNTRY PLEASURE 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. Sec. 2 CLASSIC PLEASURE Walk; Flat-footed and ground covering on a light rein Trot; Four-cornered and fluid, not choppy or labored, executed at a medium speed. Aggressive motion and excessive speed is to be severely penalized Canter; A true three beat gait ridden on a light rein and straight and correct on both leads. It should give the appearance of a smooth, quiet, comfortable ride with aggressive speed or choppiness to be penalized.
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 to conform with Show Pleasure or Country Pleasure Rules.
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. CLASSIC PLEASURE AMERICAN SADDLEBRED THREE-GAITED CLASSIC PLEASURE. Saddleseat equipment. To be shown at the Classic walk, trot and canter. Horses must stand quietly and back readily in the line-up. Obvious nervousness and excitement are to be penalized. To be judged 80% on manners and way of going and 20% on conformation. d. 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. Entries are to be judged individually standing, then at a walk and trot on the lead. 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 USA Equestrian 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 USA Equestrian 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. See suggestions for showmanship at halter listed at the end of our regular rules. e. 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 American Saddlebred Pleasure 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 USA Equestrian 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 participate 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. f. 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.
RULE 4		CLASS REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVED SHOWS Part 1. Class "A" Shows-at least 5 classes. Required: ASB 3-Gaited Show Pleasure Horse, Rider 17 and under. Required: ASB 3-Gaited Show 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-at least 3 classes. Required: AS 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.
RULE 5		APPROVED CLASSES (These are not necessarily point classes, but those classes which shows can pick from in order to gain an IASPHA rating) A. IN HAND AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MODEL- English Equipment AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HALTER - English Equipment AMERICAN SADDLEBRED JUNIOR HALTER - English Equipment AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MODEL CHAMPIONSHIP AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HALTER CHAMPIONSHIP B. 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 & under; 18 & 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. C. 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. D. 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 E. COUNTRY PLEASURE ASB 3-GAITED COUNTRY PLEASURE HORSE - Eng. Equip., Junior Rider. 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 F. CLASSIC PLEASURE ASB 3-GAITED CLASSIC PLEASURE HORSE ASB 3-GAITED CLASSIC PLEASURE HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP G. OWNER-TRAINER-RIDER ASB SHOW PLEASURE 3-GAITED OWNER-TRAINER-RIDER - Eng. Equip. ASB COUNTRY PLEASURE 3-GAITED OWNER-TRAINER-RIDER- Eng. Equip. ASB PLEASURE 5-GAITED OWNER-TRAINER-RIDER - Eng. Equip., open to Country Pleasure and Show Pleasure horses. H. 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 participate 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. Academy Pleasure Equitation 18 and over. Same requirements as 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 I. 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 may have one.
RULE 6		POINT CLASSES AND SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 a. 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 10 and under ASB 3-GAITED SHOW PLEASURE- Riders 11-13 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 3-GAITED CLASSIC PLEASURE (“B” division only) 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 b. 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 3-GAITED CLASSIC PLEASURE CHAMPIONSHIP (“B” division only) ASB WESTERN PLEASURE CHAMPIONSHIP NOTE: Separate A only championships will be awarded in Show Pleasure Driving and Country Pleasure Driving. PLEASURE EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS c. Points earned in the following classes will be combined for "A" and "B" shows with a single championship and reserve for each class: ASB HUNTER HACK AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MODEL STOCK SEAT EQUITATION AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HALTER ASB JUNIOR SHOW PLEASURE DRIVING ASB SHOW & COUNTRY PLEASURE OWNER-TRAINER-RIDER SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER, 17 & under WORKING PLEASURE WALK/TROT PLEASURE EQUITATION, 10 & under WALK/TROT PLEASURE, 10 & under ACADEMY PLEASURE EQUITATION 13 & under walk/trot only ACADEMY PLEASURE 13 & under walk/trot only ACADEMY PLEASURE EQUITATION 3-Gaited 17 & under ACADEMY PLEASURE EQUITATION 3-Gaited 18 & over ACADEMY 3-GAITED PLEASURE 17 and under ACADEMY 3-GAITED PLEASURE 18 and over 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 SILVER OAKS 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 six 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. 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 banquet for horse and rider combinations: one for an exhibitor who is 17 or under and one for an exhibitor who is 18 and 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.
RULE 7		USA Equestrian RULES Any matter not specifically covered by the IASPHA Rule Book will be handled in accordance with current USA Equestrian Rules. PLEASE NOTE: Some IASPHA rules and USA Equestrian rules have slight variances. At a recognized USA Equestrian show, USA Equestrian rules will take precedence unless the premium list specifically states otherwise.
RULE 8		VIOLATIONS, PROTESTS, HEARINGS AND PENALTIES 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.2 The 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 USA Equestrian.
RULE 9		AWARD OF MERIT 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.

• List of Approved Point Classes for IASPHA.
• Horse Enrollment Forms
• Membership Applications

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 a minimum of 25 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 6.
A) Double Rating: Illinois State Fair, Mid-West Charity Horse Show, Mid-America Signature Horse Show, Spring & Fall Mid-America Horse Shows, the Mid-Illinois Charity Show in Peoria, Illinois
B) Single Rating: All IASPHA Sponsored Shows

	DOUBLE	SINGLE
1st Place	24	12
2nd Place	20	10
3rd Place	16	8
4th Place	12	6
5th Place	8	4
6th Place	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

SHOWMANSHIP AT HALTER

The opportunity to show a well-groomed and properly fitted horse in top condition is a most rewarding experience.
1. 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

1. For Weanlings - leather show halter with matching lead strap.
2. For Yearlings - leather show halter or snaffle bridle with matching lead.
3. 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.
4. A riding crop is permitted but NO appendages may be used (such as plastic or ribbon ) .
5. No aids, such as noise makers, clumps of grass, clickers, etc. are permitted.

1. DO NOT try to show a horse at halter until you are sure you can control him.
2. Show your animal to the best advantage - recognize the conformation faults of your animal and show it to overcome these faults.
3. Handle your horse with authority, but DO NOT excite him. NEVER be rough or strike your horse in the ring.
4. Be natural. Over-showing, undue fussing and maneuvering are objectionable.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. The standing position of the American Saddlebred is with his front legs straight under him and 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.
9. 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 careful 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.
10. 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.
11. When the judge is observing other horses, let your horse stand, if posed reasonably well.
12. Respond rapidly to requests from the judge and officials.
13. Be courteous and sportsmanlike at all time.
14. Keep showing until the entire class has been placed and the judge has submitted his card.