In a novice walk-trot western pleasure class, riders and their horses are judged on their ability to perform a smooth, collected walk and trot, with the horse appearing relaxed and easy to ride, focusing on manners and suitability for a relaxed gait. 
Novice walk-trot western pleasure is a horse show class designed for riders who are new to showing in western pleasure, focusing on the walk and trot gaits. limited to riders who haven't won more than two blue ribbons in prior years.