303. Hunter Under Saddle

Bridled, Green, and Open. Hunt seat tack and attire; no saddle seat tack or attire allowed.

  1. To be shown at a walk, trot, and canter both ways of the ring with light contact of the mule’s mouth. To be judged for suitability to perform as a hunter. Emphasis on quality of gait/movement and way of going as per Rule 107 D. OUTLINE 301 F.
  2. The judge may ask for extended trot, canter from the trot, or trot from the canter at his / her discretion. Not to jump.
  3. Hand gallop may be asked for of all, or just top six mules, one or both ways of ring. No more than 12 mules to hand gallop at one time.
  4. During the hand gallop, the judge may ask the group to halt and stand quietly on a free rein.
  5. The judge may ask mules to back in a straight line.