First place ribbons won by a driver in any driving class do not affect the status of a rider in any under saddle class. Horses shown in any class in the Saddlebred Division other than In-Hand classes are ineligible to show in a Saddlebred Pleasure Horse class at the same show. Saddlebred Pleasure Horses may, however, enter any class in other divisions for which they are qualified. Horses shown by a professional in any class are ineligible to compete in American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse classes at the same competition except . In-Hand, Model Classes, American Saddlebred Country Western Pleasure Classes and Hunter Country Pleasure Classes may be shown by a professional in an open breed class and then shown by an amateur in American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Classes .
Spurs are optional.
Shown at a flat walk, jog-trot and lope and ridden with one hand on the reins.