Western Riding Penalties Flashcards
tick or light touch of log
1/2 pt
hind legs skipping or coming together during lead change
1/2 pt
non-simultaneous lead change (front to hind or hind to front)
1/2 pt
hitting or rolling log
1 pt
out of lead more than one stride either side of the center point and between the markers
1 pt
splitting the log (log between the two front or two hind feet) at the lope
1 pt
break of gait at the walk or jog up to two strides
1 pt
not performing the specific gait (jog or lope) or not stopping when called for in the pattern, within 10 feet (3 meters) of the designated area.
3 pts
simple change of leads
3 pt
out of lead at or before the marker prior to the designated change area or out of lead at or after the marker after the designated change area
3 pt
additional lead changes anywhere in pattern (except when correcting an extra change or incorrect lead)
3 pt
in Pattern 1 and 3; failure to start the lope within 30 feet (9 meters) after crossing the log at the jog
3 pt
break of gait at walk or jog for more than two strides
3 pt
break of gait at the lope
3 pt
out of lead beyond the next designated change area (note: failures to change, including cross-cantering. Two consecutive failures to change would result in two five point penalties).
5 pt
blatant disobedience including kicking out, biting, bucking and rearing
5 pt
holding saddle with either hand
5 pt
use of either hand to instill fear or praise
5 pt
illegal equipment
0 score
willful abuse
0 score
off course
0 score
knocking over markers
0 score
completely missing log
0 score
major refusal- stop and back more than two strides or four steps with front legs
0 score
major disobedience or schooling
0 score
failure to start lope prior to end cone in Pattern 1
0 score
four or more simple lead changes and/or failures to change leads (except for Level 1 (Novice) and Rookie classes)
0 score
failure to start lope beyond 30 feet of designated area in Patterns 2, 3, 4, 5 and Level I (Green) Western Riding patterns 1, 2, and 4 (except for Level 1 (Novice) classes).
0 score
overturn of more than 1/4 turn
0 score
opening mouth excessively
reduce maneuver
anticipating signals
reduce maneuver
stumbling
reduce maneuver
head carried too high
reduce maneuver
head carried too low (tip of ear below the withers)
reduce maneuver
over-flexing or straining neck in head carriage so the nose is carried behind the vertical
reduce maneuver
excessive nosing out
reduce maneuver
head carried too low (tip of ear below withers consistently
Disqualification (except Level 1 amateur or youth classes)
over flexing or straining neck in head carriage so the nose is carried behind the vertical consistently
Disqualification (except Level 1 amateur or youth classes)
Changes lead, hind and front simultaneously
Credit Earning
Change of lead near the center point of the lead change area
Credit Earning
accurate and smooth pattern
Credit Earning
even pace throughout
Credit Earning
easy to guide and control with rein and leg
Credit Earning
manners and disposition
Credit Earning
conformation and fitness
Credit Earning
