PQHBSD Weanlings & Yearlings Lead Class Futurity

RULES:

1. Horses must have been purchased at a PQHBSD Annual sale. Weanlings and yearlings consigned to the PQHBSD sale are also eligible.
2. All horses must have current registration or application papers showing the correct ownership at the time of entry. Pre-entry deadline is September 1. Late entries will be accepted to the date of the futurity with a $20 late fee.
3. PQHBSD horses that were “no saled” or bought back by the original owner/consignor will NOT be eligible.
4. All entries will be subject to approval by the PQHBSD Board of Directors.
5. PQHBSD, its board, members, organizers, volunteers, and the Yellow Rose Arena are not responsible for loss, injury or other liability associated with this event.
6. No abuse or excessive force is allowed.
7. Rider and handler must be in western attire: cowboy hat, long-sleeve shirt, jeans and cowboy boots.
8. Entries will be drawn for order to perform and must show that way.
9. If entering a stallion, the rider must be over 18 years of age.
10. The number of places will depend on the number of entries.
11. There will be a $10 fee held out of each entry for barn and office charge.

Lead Class Pattern:

1. Walk across bridge. 10pts
2. Pick up all four feet. 10pts.
3. Load horse in trailer, then back the horse out. 10pts.
4. An object will be picked up by the handler and carried while leading the horse from point A to point B. 10pts.
5. Back the horse at least 15 feet. 10pts
6. Lounge horse in a left hand circle in the left lead. Horse should move freely and show it is under control. 5pts
7. Stop your horse. The stop should give the appearance of stopping because the horse is trained to stop not because he is forced to stop. 5pts.
8. Reverse directions. 5pts.
9. Lounge horse in a right hand circle in the right lead. 5pts.
10. Stop your horse. 5pts.
11. Settle your horse for 5 seconds. 5pts.
12. Lead horse up to gate, open, go through, and close the gate. 10pts.

Perfect score is 90 points.