Western Pleasure AQHA 2025

Front

What must horses demonstrate in the ring?

Back

Horses must work both ways of the ring at all three gaits to demonstrate their ability with different leads.

Front

What may judges ask horses to do?

Back

Judges may ask horses to lengthen their stride at the walk or lope, one or both ways of the ring.

Front

How should horses be reversed in the ring?

Back

Horses are to be reversed to the inside (away from the rail).

Front

A fault scored according to severity

Back

overly canted at the lope.

Front

A fault scored according to severity

Back

quick or choppy strides,

Front

A fault scored according to severity

Back

horse appears sullen or overly tired,

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A fault scored according to severity

Back

use of spurs forward of the cinch,

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A fault scored according to severity

Back

stumbling,

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A fault scored according to severity

Back

opening mouth excessively,

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A fault scored according to severity

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excessive nosing out,