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344. Pleasure Driving Working

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  1. Appropriate hat and dress should conform to the style of turnout (see rule 328). Ladies are to wear a conservative dress, tailored suit, or slacks, no bare shoulders. Single driver must wear gloves and carry a whip in hand. Lap robe, apron or knee rug are required. Gloves, lap robe, apron or knee rug are required in all Hitch classes.
  2. Judged primarily on the suitability of the mule to provide a pleasant drive.
  3. To be shown both ways in the arena at a walk, slow trot, working trot, and strong trot, to stand quietly, both on the rail and while lined up, and to rein back.
  4. Judge may request a workout on chosen entries at any gait and may ask to execute a figure of eight.
  5. Judged as follows:
    1. 70% performance, manners, and way of go.
    2. 20% condition and fit of harness and vehicle.
    3. 10% neatness of attire.