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Pre-Green Division

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    To provide classes that encourage the slow and steady growth of young and/or green animals. To allow mules to build balance, cadence, and strength at slower gaits while gaining valuable exposure to the excitement of the show environment. To allow new owners or people coming to the show arena from other disciplines to have a safe and productive start, with the hopes that they will continue to train and build their animals through the upper divisions of competition.

    1. Gaits: Animals to be shown at the walk and jog/trot. May be asked to extend either or both gaits at Judge’s discretion, if deemed safe for all participants. Must reverse direction toward the inside in a rail class. Must be asked to back in line or on the rail. Any animal deemed unsafe to itself or others will be excused.
    2. Animals showing in Pre-Green may show in Halter, Showmanship (if amateur or youth exhibitor), driving, and packing. At the time when an animal is shown in an AMA GREEN class or any class at any type of show that includes loping, they may no longer show in Pre-Green.
    3. Pre-Green eligibility is 1 year only. The second year of showing for that animal will be in our GREEN division (includes lope/canter).
    4. Guidelines for tack, bits, attire, and appointments will remain the same as Green. See the corresponding green sections that go with the specific classes.
    5. Shows may offer any or all of the following Pre-Green classes.
      1. PG Western Pleasure (walk/jog)
      2. PG Ranch Pleasure (walk/jog)
      3. PG English Pleasure (walk/trot)
      4. PG Hunter Under Saddle (walk/trot)
      5. PG Western Trail (walk/jog): No drags, bogs, or extreme trail tests may be used.
      6. PG Dressage (Western/English) Walk/Jog or trot test must be used.
    6. Standard rules apply to the judging guidelines; please refer to the appropriate class in the Green division.