reining penalties Flashcards
abuse of an animal in the arena and/or evidence that abuse occurred prior to/during exhibition of a horse in competition
no score
use of wire on bit, bosals, or curb chains
no score
T/F :when using a snaffle bit, an optional burb strap is acceptable, but curb chains are not
true
use of tack collars, tie downs or nose bands
no score
use of whips or bats
no score
use of any attachment that alters movement or circulation of tail
no score
failure to provide horse and equipment for inspection
no score
disrespect or misconduct
no score
T/F: closed reins are not allowed except as standard romal reins
true
T/F: excess reins can be straightened anytime during the pattern provided the riders free hand remains behind the hand rein
true, except when altering the tension or length of the reins from bridle = two handing = penalty score 0
more than index or first finger between reins
penalty score 0
use of two hands
penalty score 0
use of romal other than as outlined
penalty score 0
failure to complete pattern as written
penalty score 0
performing maneuvers other than in specified order
penalty score 0
backing more than 2 strides
penalty score 0
turning more than 90 degress
penalty score 0
equipment failure that delays completion of pattern
penalty score 0
balking or refusal of command
penalty score 0
running away or failure to guide
penalty score 0
jogging in excess of one-half circle or one half the length of the arena
penalty score 0
over spins more than 1/4 turn
penalty score 0
fall to ground (shoulder and/or hip and/or underline touches ground)
penalty score 0
when going to and coming out of a rollback in a pattern requiring a run-around; a rollback that cross center line
penalty score 0
excess greater than one quarter of the circle out of order
penalty score 0
spurring in front of the cinch
penalty 5
use of either hand to instill fear or praise
penalty 5
holding saddle with wither hand
penalty 5
blatant disobedience (kicking, biting, bucking, rearing, striking)
penalty 5
dropping to knees or hocks
penalty 5
break of gait
penalty 2
freezing up in spins or rollbacks
penalty 2
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
penalty 2
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
penalty 2
out of lead
penalty 1 each time for each 1/4 of the circle
delayed change of lead by 1 stride
penalty 1/2
started circle at jog or exiting rollbacks at a jog up to 2 strides
penalty 1/2
jogging beyond 2 strides but less than 1/2 circle or length of the arena
penalty 2
under spinning 1/8 circle turn
penalty 1/2
overspin/underspin 1/4 circle turn
penalty 1
failure to remain a minimum of 20ft from wall or fence when approaching a stop and/or rollback
penalty 1/2
