Showmanship

Question 1

Criteria for showmanship judging

Answer 1

-pattern correctness
-pattern precision
-communication between horse and handler
-position, prep, ability

Question 2

score range for showmanship

Answer 2

-3 to +3

Question 3

what is the base score for showmanship

Answer 3

70

Question 4

what is the penalty for minor faults

Answer 4

3 point deduction

Question 5

minor faults

Answer 5

-break gait for UP TO 2 strides
-over/under 1/8 of a turn
-hitting cone
-sliding pivot foot
-lifting pivot foot and setting it down in the SAME PLACE

Question 6

how much is a major fault penalty

Answer 6

-5 points

Question 7

major faults

Answer 7

-more than 10 ft from designated area
-splitting the cone
-break gait for MORE THAN 2 strides
-move hind leg during turn
-stepping out during set up
-over/under turning by 1/4

Question 8

how much is a severe penalty

Answer 8

-10 points

Question 9

what are severe penalties

Answer 9

-incorrect quarter
-touching horse during set up
-standing directly in front of horse
-rearing or pawing

Question 10

ways to be disqualified

Answer 10

-loss of control
-separation from horse
-excessive schooling
-missing a gait
-over/under turning more than 1/4

Question 11

original intention of quartering

Answer 11

help people show better in halter class