reining penalties

Question 1

abuse of an animal in the arena and/or evidence that abuse occurred prior to/during exhibition of a horse in competition

Answer 1

no score

Question 2

use of wire on bit, bosals, or curb chains

Answer 2

no score

Question 3

T/F :when using a snaffle bit, an optional burb strap is acceptable, but curb chains are not

Answer 3

true

Question 4

use of tack collars, tie downs or nose bands

Answer 4

no score

Question 5

use of whips or bats

Answer 5

no score

Question 6

use of any attachment that alters movement or circulation of tail

Answer 6

no score

Question 7

failure to provide horse and equipment for inspection

Answer 7

no score

Question 8

disrespect or misconduct

Answer 8

no score

Question 9

T/F: closed reins are not allowed except as standard romal reins

Answer 9

true

Question 10

T/F: excess reins can be straightened anytime during the pattern provided the riders free hand remains behind the hand rein

Answer 10

true, except when altering the tension or length of the reins from bridle = two handing = penalty score 0

Question 11

more than index or first finger between reins

Answer 11

penalty score 0

Question 12

use of two hands

Answer 12

penalty score 0

Question 13

use of romal other than as outlined

Answer 13

penalty score 0

Question 14

failure to complete pattern as written

Answer 14

penalty score 0

Question 15

performing maneuvers other than in specified order

Answer 15

penalty score 0

Question 16

backing more than 2 strides

Answer 16

penalty score 0

Question 17

turning more than 90 degress

Answer 17

penalty score 0

Question 18

equipment failure that delays completion of pattern

Answer 18

penalty score 0

Question 19

balking or refusal of command

Answer 19

penalty score 0

Question 20

running away or failure to guide

Answer 20

penalty score 0

Question 21

jogging in excess of one-half circle or one half the length of the arena

Answer 21

penalty score 0

Question 22

over spins more than 1/4 turn

Answer 22

penalty score 0

Question 23

fall to ground (shoulder and/or hip and/or underline touches ground)

Answer 23

penalty score 0

Question 24

when going to and coming out of a rollback in a pattern requiring a run-around; a rollback that cross center line

Answer 24

penalty score 0

Question 25

excess greater than one quarter of the circle out of order

Answer 25

penalty score 0

Question 26

spurring in front of the cinch

Answer 26

penalty 5

Question 27

use of either hand to instill fear or praise

Answer 27

penalty 5

Question 28

holding saddle with wither hand

Answer 28

penalty 5

Question 29

blatant disobedience (kicking, biting, bucking, rearing, striking)

Answer 29

penalty 5

Question 30

dropping to knees or hocks

Answer 30

penalty 5

Question 31

break of gait

Answer 31

penalty 2

Question 32

freezing up in spins or rollbacks

Answer 32

penalty 2

Question 33

on walk-in patterns, loping prior to reaching the center of the arena and/or failure to stop or walk before executing a lope departure

Answer 33

penalty 2

Question 34

on run-in patterns, failure to be in a lope prior to reaching the first marker or break of gait prior to the first marker; if a horse does not completely pass the specified marker before initiating a stop

Answer 34

penalty 2

Question 35

out of lead

Answer 35

penalty 1 each time for each 1/4 of the circle

Question 36

delayed change of lead by 1 stride

Answer 36

penalty 1/2

Question 37

started circle at jog or exiting rollbacks at a jog up to 2 strides

Answer 37

penalty 1/2

Question 38

jogging beyond 2 strides but less than 1/2 circle or length of the arena

Answer 38

penalty 2

Question 39

under spinning 1/8 circle turn

Answer 39

penalty 1/2

Question 40

overspin/underspin 1/4 circle turn

Answer 40

penalty 1

Question 41

failure to remain a minimum of 20ft from wall or fence when approaching a stop and/or rollback

Answer 41

penalty 1/2