Quick reference for judging ANSA events
ANSA rider attire for judging ANSA events
Guidelines for Classification
Annual ANSA High Points Awards - General Rules

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

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.

Guidelines for Classification
These guidelines are to enable a standard to be maintained in all areas. Assessment is according to the Australian National Saddlehorse Association Standard of Excellence.
Minimum Height: Stallions, Mares & Geldings over 14 hands
Minimum Age for Inspection: 2 years from foaling date
Type & Confirmation: Each horse must be free from hereditary defects. Soundness is paramount. Strong functional conformation should be evident reflecting good breeding. There should be no sign of courseness of commonness. Horses must be correct enough structurally to enable them to stay sound for a long, productive life under saddle. They must have a well proportioned body to produce a comfortable and pleasurable ride.
Inspection: Classifiers should refrain from viewing breeding papers prior to inspection of the horse. Horses must have identification brands (refer to Section 13 of the regulations). A simple performance of the basic paces under saddle - brood mares excepted where necessary. Straight action when trotting.

The ideal horse is a well conformed saddle horse type, demonstrating good temperament and ability. Versatility under saddle is valued and encouraged.

Annual ANSA High Point Awards
Click here to download the Annual ANSA High Point Awards
General Rules
• Performance year from January 1st to December 31st
• There are no entry fees payable
• Results must be recorded in an ANSA Performance Book. Books are available from the Secretary (PO Box 127, Sherwood, QLD 4075)
• Performance sheets may be forwarded to the Secretary at any time during the competition year but will not be accepted after January 5th.
• Points shall be scored from the six (6) best category performances.
• There are no restrictions on riders as the horse is awarded the points.
• Points are gained from open competitions conducted by any organisation, as well as competitions conducted by ANSA and any of its branches. Competitions restricted to club members only are not considered open competitions and as such no points will be awarded.
• Local and District events will be awarded the minimum points.
• Where more than one award is made for a single performance, they will be averaged and the resulting aggregate award will be used to allocate points for that competition. For example, where a hack class is judged by 3 judges, each of whom make an individual award for that class.
• Junior members riding ANSA horses are eligible, provided that the points are gained in open competition.
• The official recorder's decision is final.