Quick reference for judging ANSA events 

   

• Conformation first and foremost

• Good calm temperament, goes forward and light in hand with a straight gait

• An ANSA horse must be a comfortable riding horse

• Must be ridden with a snaffle bit only

• No artificial aids

• A workout – the workout to be in both directions at all paces

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ANSA rider attire for judging ANSA events

• Competitors must wear at Royal Shows (preference given at all other shows)

• ANSA tie, long sleeved ANSA shirt, felt hat or helmet, fawn or light coloured stockmans cut trousers or jodhpurs, riding boots, v-neck jumper or coat optional

• ANSA saddlecloth, Australian or English saddle; plain, single rein bridle with snaffle bit

• Not artificial aids

• No twisted wire bits in any ANSA classes

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Best presented ANSA Horse & Rider under saddle

• The class is to be judged on the following:
Conformation and suitability ANSA attire, saddlery and presentation rider’s ability, horse paces and ability (to be ridden in both directions at all paces to show that horse is a pleasurable ride.