Reining

Question 1

Being out of lead

Answer 1

1 point penalty
add 1 penalty for each time and 1/4 of a circle/part of pattern

Question 2

delayed change of lead by 1 stride

Answer 2

1/2 point penalty

Question 3

Starting circle at a jog or
exiting rollback at a jog for up to 2 strides

Answer 3

1/2 point penalty

Question 4

over or under spinning 1/8 of a turn

Answer 4

1/2 point penalty for

Question 5

over or under spinning 1/4 of a turn

Answer 5

1 point penalty

Question 6

in patterns with a run around not being on the correct lead when rounding the end of the arena
1/2 turn or less
or out of lead for half a circle

Answer 6

1 point

2 points

Question 7

not staying a minimum of 20 feet from fence when approaching a stop or rollback

Answer 7

1/2 point penalty

Question 8

break of gait

Answer 8

penalty 2

Question 9

freezing up in spins or rollbacks

Answer 9

penalty 2

Question 10

on walk in patterns loping prior to center of arena or not stopping or walk before lope departure

Answer 10

penalty 2

Question 11

on run in patterns , failure to be in a lope prior to reaching the first marker or break of gait prior to first marker

Answer 11

penalty 2

Question 12

horse not passing the specified marker before stopping

Answer 12

penalty 2

Question 13

Jogging more than 2 stride but less than half a circle/ arena

Answer 13

penalty 2

Question 14

Spurring in front of cinch

Answer 14

penalty 5

Question 15

Use of either hand to instill fear or praise

Answer 15

penalty 5

Question 16

Holding saddle with either hand

Answer 16

penalty 5

Question 17

Blatant disobedience including kicking, biting, bucking, rearing, and striking

Answer 17

penalty 5

Question 18

the act of the horse dropping to its knees or hocks

Answer 18

penalty 5

Question 19

use of more than one index finger between the reins

Answer 19

penalty score 0

Question 20

use of 2 hands or changing hands
(except in junior, snaffle bit or hackamore classes designated for 2 hands)

Answer 20

penalty score 0

Question 21

Use of romal other than as outlined in the handbooks western equipment section

Answer 21

penalty score 0

Question 22

Failure to complete the pattern as written

Answer 22

penalty score 0

Question 23

Performing the maneuvers other than in the specified order

Answer 23

penalty score 0

Question 25

Including maneuvers not specified including but not limited to
1. Backing more than 2 strides
2. Turning more than 90 degree

Answer 25

Penalty score 0

Question 26

Equipment failure that delays the completion of the pattern Eg dropping rein while in motio

Answer 26

Penalty score 0

Question 27

Balking or refusal of command where performance is delayed

Answer 27

Penalty score 0

Question 28

Jogging in excess of one half circle or one half the length of the arena

Answer 28

Penalty score 0

Question 29

over spins of more than 1/4 turn

Answer 29

penalty score 0

Question 30

fall to the ground by horse or rider
(horse is deemed fallenwhen its should hip or underline touches the ground)

Answer 30

Penalty score 0

Question 31

crossing center line coming out of a rollback

Answer 31

penalty score 0

Question 32

exceeds great than 1/4 of the circle out of order

Answer 32

penalty score 0

Question 33

what is the purpose of the reining class

Answer 33

to demonstrate the ability to guide a horse with little or no resistance while demonstrating the horse’s ability to control their speed, spin, stop, and rollback