English pleasure

"English pleasure" is the generic term for a number of different English riding classes seen at horse shows in the United States, where the horse is ridden in either hunt seat or saddle seat tack.

Show hack classes do not require jumping, but instead ask the horse to perform collected, regular, and extended versions of the walk, trot and canter, plus the hand gallop, usually attired in Dressage style equipment.

High action is preferred for English pleasure horses ridden saddle seat.

When showing in an English Pleasure or Hunt Seat class, the rider must be wearing the proper attire.

Depending on the show and event, the color of the breeches can vary from different shades of tan, gray, or white.