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What does a break of gait at the walk or jog up to 2 strides score?
What does an over or under turn from 1/8 to 1/4 score?
What does a hit or tick of cone score?
What is the score for obviously looking down to check leads?
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What does an incorrect lead or break of gait at the lope score (except when correcting an incorrect lead)?
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What score is given for not performing a specific gait or not stopping when called for in the pattern within 10 feet?
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What does a break of gait at the walk or jog for more than 2 strides score?
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What is the score for loss of stirrup?
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What does a horse's head carried too low and/or clearly behind the vertical line score?
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What is the score for the bottom of the boot not touching the pad of the stirrup at all gaits?
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What does the loss of rein score?
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What is the score for the use of hand to instill fear or praise?
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What is the score for holding the saddle with either hand?
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What does spurring in front of the cinch score?
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What does blatant disobedience score?
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What is the score for cueing with the end of the romal?
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What does illegal use of hands on the reins score?
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What is the score for fall by horse or rider?
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What is the score for the use of prohibited equipment?
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What does abuse or schooling score?
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What are the class judging criteria?
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Match the following components of hierarchy of judging:
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There should be a straight line from shoulder to hip to heel.
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There should be gaps between riders' legs and horses' sides.
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There should be gaps between the elbows and upper body.
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Riders' toes should not be excessively turned out.
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The rider should be looking where they are going and drawing the pattern with their eyes.
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Riders' legs are used for effectiveness, not decoration.
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The rider's free arm can be either _________ or _________.
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A good rider has hunched shoulders.
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Study Notes
Judging Criteria in Western Horsemanship
- Performance is evaluated based on rider position and pattern execution.
- Hierarchy for judging includes correctness, quality, and degree of difficulty.
Penalties Overview
- Break of gait at the walk or jog (up to 2 strides) results in a score of 3.
- Over or under turn (1/8 to 1/4) incurs a score of 3.
- Hitting or ticking a cone leads to a score of 3.
- Looking down to check leads is penalized with a score of 3.
- Incorrect lead or break of gait at the lope (except during corrections) scores 5.
- Failing to perform a specified gait or stopping outside the designated area results in a 5-point penalty.
- Break of gait at the walk or jog for more than 2 strides earns a score of 5.
- Loss of stirrup is worth 5 points.
- Horse carrying its head too low or behind the vertical earns 5 points.
- Bottom of boot not making contact with the stirrup pad at any gait results in a score of 5.
Major Violations
- Loss of rein carries a 10-point penalty.
- Use of hands to instill fear or praise results in a 10-point deduction.
- Holding the saddle with either hand incurs a 10-point score.
- Spurring in front of the cinch leads to a 10-point penalty.
- Blatant disobedience entails a 10-point penalty.
- Cueing with the end of the romal is penalized by 10 points.
- Illegal use of hands on reins, falling by horse or rider, use of prohibited equipment, and abuse or schooling lead to disqualification (DQ).
Rider Position and Indicators
- A straight line should exist from shoulder to hip to heel to ensure proper alignment.
- There should be no gaps between the rider's legs and the horse's sides or between the elbows and upper body.
- Rider's toes should not be excessively turned out for optimal leg positioning.
- Riders should focus forward, using their eyes to visualize the pattern while riding.
- The rider's legs are functional and not merely decorative.
Arm Positioning
- The rider's free arm can either be slightly bent or positioned straight down alongside the body.
Miscellaneous True/False Insights
- Riders should not exhibit hunched shoulders; proper posture is essential.
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Description
This quiz covers the key judging criteria and penalties in Western horsemanship. Participants will test their understanding of rider performance evaluation, penalty scores, and major violations during competitions. Mastering these concepts is essential for both competitors and judges in the equestrian field.
