INVITATION TO AHR INSPECTION & CLASSIFICATION
For those of us who love horses, they are all pretty.
Some are just prettier than others. Why? Because they are balanced,
have correct confirmation and are breathtaking to watch when
they move.
Haflingers originate from Europe, specifically
Austria. Europe and Austria are well known for consistently breeding
excellent horses. How do they do it? Almost all breeds of horses
in Europe are inspected and classified, including Haflingers.
Only those stallions and mares, which meet or exceed a strict “standard” are
entered in the studbooks and allowed to breed.
In 2008, the American Haflinger Registry (AHR)
will offer voluntary Inspection & Classification at the
price of $175.00 for Haflingers over 2 years old (early registration $125) and “Informal
Evaluation” for Haflingers less than 2 years old for only
$75.00. This may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting
for to present your Haflinger(s).
How does the process work? Three specially trained,
qualified Haflinger judges will carefully examine each horse.
The horse is evaluated against the Breed Standard, as prescribed
by the Breeding Objectives of the American Haflinger Registry.
TO JUDGE THE BODY AND LEGS – The handler
will stand the horse in front of the 3 judges, so they can judge
the horse’s type, head, neck, forehand, mid-section, hindquarters
and legs.
TO JUDGE WALK AND LEGS - The handler will be asked to walk the horse
on a 15 meter triangle, to judge legs, correctness of movement, and
extension at the walk. The handler will first walk away from the judges,
then along the far, backside of the triangle, opposite the judges,
then back toward the judges, standing at the apex of the triangle.
TO JUDGE LEGS AND TROT - Next, the handler will be asked to trot the
horse on a 30 meter triangle, so the judges can see legs, correctness
of movement, and extension at the trot. First, away from the judges,
then along the far, backside of the triangle, opposite the judges,
then back toward the judges, standing at the apex of the triangle.
TO JUDGE OVERALL MOVEMENT – Finally, the horse will be allowed
to “run free” in the arena, to allow the judges to see
it’s movement, unencumbered by handler, halter or lead rope.
The judges are specifically looking for how the horse expresses itself
in trot and canter.
FOR MORE INFORMATION and WRITTEN MATERIALS, CONTACT:
John Dunkel –Email: dunkeljohn@msn.com -
Phone: (810) 487-0704
Abram Miller (717) 768-0866
