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