OK this horse has over 200 APHA and AQHA performance points. Anyone want to tell me HOW? He hops in the back and oil rigs in the front  at the lope, he hesitates at the jog and yet he is winning? He doesn't look like any type of pleasure to ride to me. I have watched the AQHA judges video over and over and no where does it show a horse performing like this.  Who is watching these judges that place horses like this?  Here is the Link you be the judge. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaTt3jaRwGc

Now watch this video of a horse with over 200 APHA points and tell me who is the happier horse, calmer rider etc. This guy is a bit strung out but he looks comfortable to ride and looks like he is having a good time. So what is up with the wide variations of Judges?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyJxxz-vO2s