Recently the KFPS member council debated over the
addition of adding the Canter to the Driving IBOP. The
debate consisted of additional training time, and the Canter
might lead to lower Driving IBOP Results. Another
discussion topic was that some don’t accept the Canter as
an overall ‘basic gait’. During the member council meeting
held on May 24th, and after consultation with the IBOP
Drivers (approximately 100), it was determined that IBOP
Driving Horses should be presented in Canter. The outcome
has led the studbook (KFPS) to conclude that, on average
inclusion of the Canter will not produce lower scores or
longer preparation times. The performance test judges and
the sports council established that even without extra
training time the canter of these horses turned out to be of
surprisingly good quality and judging the canter was no
problem. Still, the research did not carry enough weight to
lift all concerns of some Council members, but nonetheless
the majority of the members were in favor of the
suggestion. This change has been approved and will be
effective for 2013. A new test is currently being translated and will be posted soon.
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