Stock Horse Pleasure Class TAMU

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What is the purpose of the stock horse pleasure class?

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To measure the ability of the horse to be a pleasure to ride while being used as a means of conveyance from one ranch task to another.

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What are the characteristics of an ideal stock horse?

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Well-broke, relaxed, quiet, soft, cadenced at all gaits, responsive to the rider, and able to make timely transitions smoothly and correctly.

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How should a stock horse be ridden?

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On a relatively loose rein with light contact and without requiring undue restraint.

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What is the purpose of a stock horse pleasure event?

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To demonstrate the ideal athletic potential and mannerism of a horse that could be used to work on a ranch.

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Describe the ordinary walk of a stock horse.

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Straight, square, flat-footed, relaxed, and moves freely with no anticipation to move to the next gait.

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Describe the extended walk of a stock horse.

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Straight, square, flat-footed, relaxed, moves out freely with the horse looking ahead, and shows more length of stride than the ordinary walk.

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Describe the trot of a stock horse.

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A square, 2-beat diagonal trot that is steady, soft, and slow enough for riding long distances. The rider is seated at this gait.

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Describe the extended trot of a stock horse.

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Shows lengthening of stride from the regular trot with the same cadence, causing an increase in speed. Level, flat, and steady, suitable for long distances. The rider may be seated, posting, or standing.

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Describe the lope of a stock horse.

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A 3-beat gait that is cadenced, straight, steady, and comfortable to ride over long distances.

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Describe the extended lope of a stock horse.

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Shows lengthening of stride from the regular lope with the same cadence, causing an increase in speed. The horse holds the steady gait and increased speed while being under control.