Performance Tests

Sleigh Pulling Test

Sleigh Driving Test: Pattern D

Pulling resistance to be 20 % of horse’s
* Gross Weight (GW)

Over a distance of 1000 meters in a time limitof 12 minutes 30 seconds, with three mandatory stops of 10 sec. duration each at 250 m, 500 m and 750 m.
No whip allowed, no restriction on reins
For every 5 sec. over time limit - deduct 0.1 from pulling behavior score
For every 5 sec. leading on the headstall deduct 0.1 from pulling behavior score.

The use of a whip in test pattern C or D will result in disqualification.