18/03/2022
We have several Enchant foals out there riding, and I hope that they will take advantage of this new performance halter rule.
Since its inception in 2007, AQHA’s Performance Halter classes have steadily gained in popularity and are now some of the largest classes at shows across the United States. The classes originate from the concept of form-to-function, and, as a division, Performance Halter was intentionally designed to reward performance horses that are both conformationally correct and structurally sound. In other words, the class is meant to reward athletic horses that exemplify the breed standard.
However, Performance Halter is a division that has also been a topic of much discussion over the past few years, especially because it’s held at the AQHA World Show. As a result of much consideration, for 2022, AQHA will be making changes so that a horse can also be eligible to compete in Performance Halter by showing in a corresponding performance class at the same show. Read on for a thorough review of the rule change and some opinions from top industry trainers, breeders, and competitors.
http://www.equinechronicle.com/2022-brings-big-changes-to-performance-halter/
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