Western Riding Penalties

Question 1

tick or light touch of log

Answer 1

1/2 pt

Question 2

hind legs skipping or coming together during lead change

Answer 2

1/2 pt

Question 3

non-simultaneous lead change (front to hind or hind to front)

Answer 3

1/2 pt

Question 4

hitting or rolling log

Answer 4

1 pt

Question 5

out of lead more than one stride either side of the center point and between the markers

Answer 5

1 pt

Question 6

splitting the log (log between the two front or two hind feet) at the lope

Answer 6

1 pt

Question 7

break of gait at the walk or jog up to two strides

Answer 7

1 pt

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

3 pts

Question 9

simple change of leads

Answer 9

3 pt

Question 10

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

Answer 10

3 pt

Question 11

additional lead changes anywhere in pattern (except when correcting an extra change or incorrect lead)

Answer 11

3 pt

Question 12

in Pattern 1 and 3; failure to start the lope within 30 feet (9 meters) after crossing the log at the jog

Answer 12

3 pt

Question 13

break of gait at walk or jog for more than two strides

Answer 13

3 pt

Question 14

break of gait at the lope

Answer 14

3 pt

Question 15

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).

Answer 15

5 pt

Question 16

blatant disobedience including kicking out, biting, bucking and rearing

Answer 16

5 pt

Question 17

holding saddle with either hand

Answer 17

5 pt

Question 18

use of either hand to instill fear or praise

Answer 18

5 pt

Question 19

illegal equipment

Answer 19

0 score

Question 20

willful abuse

Answer 20

0 score

Question 21

off course

Answer 21

0 score

Question 22

knocking over markers

Answer 22

0 score

Question 23

completely missing log

Answer 23

0 score

Question 24

major refusal- stop and back more than two strides or four steps with front legs

Answer 24

0 score

Question 25

major disobedience or schooling

Answer 25

0 score

Question 26

failure to start lope prior to end cone in Pattern 1

Answer 26

0 score

Question 27

four or more simple lead changes and/or failures to change leads (except for Level 1 (Novice) and Rookie classes)

Answer 27

0 score

Question 28

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).

Answer 28

0 score

Question 29

overturn of more than 1/4 turn

Answer 29

0 score

Question 30

opening mouth excessively

Answer 30

reduce maneuver

Question 31

anticipating signals

Answer 31

reduce maneuver

Question 32

stumbling

Answer 32

reduce maneuver

Question 33

head carried too high

Answer 33

reduce maneuver

Question 34

head carried too low (tip of ear below the withers)

Answer 34

reduce maneuver

Question 35

over-flexing or straining neck in head carriage so the nose is carried behind the vertical

Answer 35

reduce maneuver

Question 36

excessive nosing out

Answer 36

reduce maneuver

Question 37

head carried too low (tip of ear below withers consistently

Answer 37

Disqualification (except Level 1 amateur or youth classes)

Question 38

over flexing or straining neck in head carriage so the nose is carried behind the vertical consistently

Answer 38

Disqualification (except Level 1 amateur or youth classes)

Question 39

Changes lead, hind and front simultaneously

Answer 39

Credit Earning

Question 40

Change of lead near the center point of the lead change area

Answer 40

Credit Earning

Question 41

accurate and smooth pattern

Answer 41

Credit Earning

Question 42

even pace throughout

Answer 42

Credit Earning

Question 43

easy to guide and control with rein and leg

Answer 43

Credit Earning

Question 44

manners and disposition

Answer 44

Credit Earning

Question 45

conformation and fitness

Answer 45

Credit Earning