Post by Kalla Hawk on Dec 29, 2010 20:02:14 GMT -5
ASWCHA 2011 Classlist
There is much confusion when it comes to the Working Cow Horse class. Here is a brief description of the expectations for horse and rider:
BOXING - working the cow on the end of the arena until such time as the contestant has proven the ability of the horse to hold the cow. The horse should exhibit superior cow sense and natural cow working ability without excessive reining or spurring. In the head-to-head working position, the degree of difficulty shall be considered.
TURNING ON THE FENCE - a good turn on the fence may be defined as one in which the cow, while being run down the fence on one side of the arena, is turned in the other direction and held near the same fence while being run in the new direction. During the turn the horse should use himself in a controlled athletic manner, using his hocks to stop and drive out of the turn, while using his front end to balance and turn.
The contestant must get at least one (1) turn in each direction. To be considered a turn, the contestant must be close enough to the cow to be the cause of the turn. The turn must be tight enough so as not to be considered just circling to the fence. More than two (2) good turns in each direction should not result in extra credit but also should not be penalized, unless the cow is thereby too exhausted to circle correctly. One (1) turn each way may not necessarily result in extra credit if the horse and/or cow are out of control.
CIRCLING - maneuvering the cow smoothly at least 360 degrees in each direction without interference from the fence. The circles' size, symmetry, speed, and relative balance from right and left show control. Tightening the circles down with fast head-to-head speed will be a credit situation. The circles should be completed before the cow is exhausted.
DEFINITIONS:
Futurity/Filly/Colt: 2-3 y/o
Junior: 4-9 y/o
Senior: 10 y/o+
Limited: horses which are NOT titled in this club
CLASSLIST:
1. Futurity Colt WCH
2. Futurity Filly WCH
3. Futurity Open WCH
4. Futurity Limited WCH (horses which are NOT titled)
5. Junior Stallion WCH
6. Junior Mare WCH
7. Junior Open WCH
8. Junior Limited WCH (horses which are NOT titled)
9. Senior Stallion WCH
10. Senior Mare WCH
11. Senior Open WCH
12. Senior Limited WCH (horses which are NOT titled)
There is much confusion when it comes to the Working Cow Horse class. Here is a brief description of the expectations for horse and rider:
BOXING - working the cow on the end of the arena until such time as the contestant has proven the ability of the horse to hold the cow. The horse should exhibit superior cow sense and natural cow working ability without excessive reining or spurring. In the head-to-head working position, the degree of difficulty shall be considered.
TURNING ON THE FENCE - a good turn on the fence may be defined as one in which the cow, while being run down the fence on one side of the arena, is turned in the other direction and held near the same fence while being run in the new direction. During the turn the horse should use himself in a controlled athletic manner, using his hocks to stop and drive out of the turn, while using his front end to balance and turn.
The contestant must get at least one (1) turn in each direction. To be considered a turn, the contestant must be close enough to the cow to be the cause of the turn. The turn must be tight enough so as not to be considered just circling to the fence. More than two (2) good turns in each direction should not result in extra credit but also should not be penalized, unless the cow is thereby too exhausted to circle correctly. One (1) turn each way may not necessarily result in extra credit if the horse and/or cow are out of control.
CIRCLING - maneuvering the cow smoothly at least 360 degrees in each direction without interference from the fence. The circles' size, symmetry, speed, and relative balance from right and left show control. Tightening the circles down with fast head-to-head speed will be a credit situation. The circles should be completed before the cow is exhausted.
DEFINITIONS:
Futurity/Filly/Colt: 2-3 y/o
Junior: 4-9 y/o
Senior: 10 y/o+
Limited: horses which are NOT titled in this club
CLASSLIST:
1. Futurity Colt WCH
2. Futurity Filly WCH
3. Futurity Open WCH
4. Futurity Limited WCH (horses which are NOT titled)
5. Junior Stallion WCH
6. Junior Mare WCH
7. Junior Open WCH
8. Junior Limited WCH (horses which are NOT titled)
9. Senior Stallion WCH
10. Senior Mare WCH
11. Senior Open WCH
12. Senior Limited WCH (horses which are NOT titled)