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KNN KNABSTRUPPER PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
Please note the Assessment has been translated from the official rules and regulations of the Mother Stud Book - Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark (KNN) - for the sole purpose of the UK Knabstrupper Grading 2006 governed by the KNN. For the avoidance of doubt the Danish text takes precedence. Translation Copyright ©Theresa Vimmerslev 2007 Original source of publishing www.ukknabstruppergrading.org.uk
Introduction to Performance Assessment
The performance assessment is open to mares and geldings, as well as stallions.
In Denmark the performance assessment of the Knabstrupper is organised and run by a central organisation LU (Landsudvalget for Heste). LU runs the central registration and performance assessment for a number of studbooks including the Knabstrupper and the Trakehner, but not Danish Warmblood which has its own organization. The performance assessment is judged by a technical committee consisting of capable and impartial persons as well as a breed representative for each breed put forward for the assessment. The technical committee ensures the correct planning and execution and has the final say in case of any doubts whether all elements of the assessment have been completed. Each breed society can set their own pass level as well as decide whether a horse that has failed any part of the assessment will be allowed to enter and retry the test the following year.
One
Day Performance Assessment Purpose The
purpose of the assessment is to judge the performance ability of horses and
ponies. Participants The
participants are horses/ponies which are approved by Knabstrupperforeningen for
Danmark (translator’s note: and other breed societies using the performance
assessment organised by Landsudvalget Heste - LU). Participating
horses/ponies are at least 4 years old. Mares
in foal can be assessed until 5 months before they are due to foal and again 5
months after foaling. They do not undertake the canter element of the endurance
phase. Mares may not have foals at foot on the day of the assessment. Place and Duration The
assessment takes place at Vilhelmsborg (when in Phases The
assessment consists of the following phases:
Judging and Scores The
assessments of paces, jumping and endurance and veterinary inspection phases are
compulsory. Ponies may undertake the assessment of paces in harness. The Board
of Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark sets out the weighting of each element of
the assessment, determines the requirements for passing the assessment
irrespective of the level set at the test and whether a horse/pony has passed
its assessment. The minimum requirements for a pass for mares and geldings is an
overall result of 650 points. For stallions the minimum overall result must be
700 points. No individual mark below 5 is acceptable. For 5 year olds and older
stallions the minimum overall result must be 715 points. If
a horse/pony fails any phase of the assessment, subsequent phases may be
voluntarily completed. A horse/pony pulled from the assessment due to illness
under veterinary advice may be re-presented for assessment at a later date. It
is possible to give ½ marks. The
scale of marks awarded is as follows: 10
Excellent
9 Very good
8 Good
7 Fairly
good
6 Acceptable
5 Not quite
acceptable
4 Not
acceptable
3 Fairly
poor
2 Poor
1 Very poor
0 Not shown Description of the Phases of the Assessment. 1.
Paces The
paces are judged by a panel of at least 2 people. The test
is completed under saddle and/or in harness (as set out by the individual
societies), partly by the “own rider” and partly by a test rider (assessor). Two
candidates are assessed simultaneously. As far as possible the candidates are
matched by size and type. The assessment is conducted according to the judge’s
instructions. The
horse/pony must be able to complete the following exercises: a 20m circle in
trot and canter, extensions in trot and canter, free walk on a long rein. Some
exercises may be repeated according to the judge’s instructions. For older
horses/ponies more difficult exercises may be demanded. The
judges give marks for walk, trot, canter and behaviour under rider. Immediately
after the above, an assessor rides the horse/pony (excluding Cat. 3 ponies) for
approximately 5 minutes. The assessor gives marks for rideability and capacity. 2.
Jumping The
jumping is judged by a panel of at least 2 people. The test
is performed both under rider and loose and marked separately. The loose jumping
takes place first. Under
rider: Four
individual obstacles are jumped (both up-rights and spreads) according to the
judge’s instructions. The judges give marks for the following: approach and
take-off, technique of legs, use of back and behaviour/rideability. Height
of jumps: Horses
max 100cm Ponies
Cat 1
max 80cm Ponies
Cat 2
max 70cm Ponies
Cat 3
max 60cm Miniatures
max 50cm Consideration
is given to particular breeds where jumping is not part of the breed focus. At the
loose jumping stage the judges determine the size of jumps and distance between
them taking into consideration the capacity and age of the horse/pony. The
guideline height of the obstacles are the same as under rider. The judges may
choose to increase the height up to approximately 120cm in cases where they wish
to test a horse/pony’s capacity, again taking into consideration the age of
the horse/pony. 3.
Endurance The
endurance phase is performed under saddle or, for ponies, in harness. The
distance that must be covered relates to the horse/pony’s size as follows:
Walk Trot
Canter Horse
500m 2500m
1000m Pony
Cat 1
500m 2500m
1000m Pony
Cat 2
500m 2500m
1000m Pony
Cat 3
500m
1000m 500m Mares
in foal do not undertake the canter element of the endurance phase. The
endurance assessment takes place on a circular track. It begins with the walk,
followed by the trot and canter elements. If the endurance test is undertaken in
harness, the canter element is substituted by trot. The
horse/pony is immediately assessed by the veterinary upon conclusion of the
endurance phase. A
score of 10 points is awarded for completion within the set time, with a 0.1
point deduction for every second over max allowed time.
In
addition, marks are awarded for: willingness, behaviour and rideability. 4.
Driving If
a pony is shown in harness the dressage programme I-light is followed. 5.
Veterinary Inspection A
veterinary inspection is undertaken to evaluate the horse’s performance
ability. It primarily relates to conformation and temperament. The assessment
includes a flexion test. Should the veterinary deem it necessary, the horse/pony
can be subjected to a more thorough examination. The vetting is conducted at the
start of the performance assessment and after the endurance phase. Marks are
awarded for temperament during the vetting and for recovery rate after the
endurance phase. The average of the scores given for the clinical vetting and
the vetting after the endurance phase are included in the overall score. General Rules. The
horse/pony must be presented in a condition that allows it to complete the
performance assessment. The horse/pony must be unshod or shod with ordinary
shoes. If the horse/pony has special shoeing needs, a reason for this must be
presented which will be evaluated by the judges and the veterinarian. In
inclement weather conditions or on a poor surface Landsudvalget for Heste’s
Technical Committee may deviate from the above to ensure safe completion of the
performance assessment. Use
of whips and spurs: When
jumping under saddle, the whip must have a max length of 75cm. During the
assessment of the paces it is permissible to use spurs or carry a whip of max
length of 110cm, but not both at the same time. Spurs for pony riders must be of
a max length of 2cm. In
all disciplines the horse must wear an ordinary bridle and snaffle bit. A nose
band is compulsory. A nose band below the bit (Hanoverian) or a two part nose
band is permissible as according to DRF’s (the Danish Riding Society) rules. No
form of additional reins is permissible, apart from a standard running
martingale during jumping and endurance. The martingale must be correctly
fitted. Should the judges consider the martingale disturbs the horse or the
assessment they can demand it be adjusted or removed. Excepting
where otherwise stated the ordinary rules of DRF will apply. Poor
sportsmanship or unnecessary punishment of the horse may lead to dismissal at
the discretion of the judges and Technical Committee. A
hat must be worn at all times during the assessment and at prize giving when
under saddle. Miniature
ponies have a max height of 104cm. Doping
is not permissible and will lead to disqualification. Driving
Assessment: Horses/ponies
that have not been backed or that are very small are shown in harness. The
driving is conducted at walk and trot according to the judge’s instructions.
Canter is shown on the lunge after the assessment of driven paces. Requirements
for ponies of max height of 90cm are determined on an individual basis. Use
of Multiple Riders: It
is permissible to use different riders for the different disciplines. Award
of “R” Prefix: Mares
which pass the performance assessment are awarded an “R” prefix to the stud
book number as evidence of their own rideability. Practical Arrangements. Landskontoret
organises judges and veterinaries who are common for all the breeds and the
practical and technical execution (programme,
catalogues, timing, secretary, calculations, issue of certificates and similar). Costs
are covered by the participating societies and horse owners. A
Technical Committee is constituted of independent persons with technical
knowledge and a representative from each participating breed society. The remit
of the Committee is to ensure the technically correct planning and execution of
the tests and in case of doubt to rule whether a task has been completed or not.
The Committee can advise the breed societies; the breed societies have the final
say whether a horse/pony has passed its performance assessment and whether it
will have access to a new assessment. Results. The
results are calculated on the weightings set out by each breed society. The
weighting for Knabstruppers is as follows:
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