g) Two Point Position:
The pelvis should be forward, but relaxed, lifting the
rider‟s weight off the horse‟s back and transferring the
weight through the rider‟s legs.
In this position the two points of contact between horse
and rider are the rider‟s legs. Hands should be forward,
up the neck, not resting on the neck.
h) Hand Gallop:
A three-beat lengthened canter ridden in two-point
position. The legs are on the horse‟s sides while the
seat is held out of the saddle. When at the hand gallop,
the rider‟s angulation will vary somewhat as the horse‟s
stride is shortened and lengthened.
A good standard at a normal hand gallop should be
about 30 degrees in front of the vertical.
88.5 Disqualifications (must not be placed) include:
Failure by exhibitor to wear correct number in visible
manner
Wilful abuse
Excessive schooling or training
Fall by horse or rider
Illegal use of hands on reins
Use of prohibited equipment
Knocking over the cone or going off pattern
88.6 Severe Faults
In Overall Appearance of Exhibitor and Horse (avoids
disqualification but will be placed below other exhibitors that
do not incur a severe fault) include:
Touching horse
Grabbing any part of the saddle
Cropping or spurring in front of the shoulder
88.7 Severe Faults of the Performance
Avoids disqualification but will be placed below other
exhibitors that do not incur a severe fault include:
Kicking at other horses, exhibitors or judge;
Severe disobedience or resistance by horse including, but
not limited to, rearing, bucking or pawing.
88.8 Scoring
a) Exhibitors are to be scored from 0 to 100. One-half
point increments are acceptable. Run content scores
will be indicated as follows:
+ = Above Average
√ = Average
- = Below Average
b) Final Scoring will be on a basis of 0-100, with an
approximate breakdown as follows:
90-100 Excellent equitation, including body position
and use of aids. Completes pattern accurately, quickly,
smoothly and precisely; demonstrates a high level of
professionalism.
80-89 Very good rider that executes the pattern as well
as correct equitation and use of aids. Excellent rider
that commits a minor fault.
70-79 Good pattern execution and average equitation
but lacking adequate style and professional
presentation to merit elevating to the next scoring
range. A very good rider that commits a minor fault.
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