Loose
Schooling. You will be called by the steward when it is
time for your stallion to commence the loose schooling phase.
- Only the stallion handler is allowed in the cage. Experienced
Whips will be provided.
- It is recommended that the stallion be walked around the cage
once to familiarize himself with his environment.
The stallion should then be turned loose. Stallions will be awarded
a separate score for walk, trot and canter.
Loose
Jumping Stallions will then be loose jumped and assessed
on take off, attitude, ability, technique and scope.
- Stallions must have been previously schooled and prepared for
the loose jumping phase. Stallions not wishing to co-operate will
not be allowed to continue and their final scores will be based
on conformation and movement only.
- Front boots can be worn for this phase of the assessment.
- Ridden Assessments/Jumping Under saddle
4 years (optional):- Minimum of 80cm/Maximum of 1.10m at the request of judge/rider
5 years +:- Minimum of 90cm/Maximum of 1.25m at the request of judge/rider
Stallions should then return to their stables once the assessment
is complete. |