h) Posting at the extended jog is acceptable.
i) Touching or holding the saddle horn is acceptable
95.5 Patterns
One of the suggested four (4) patterns can be used,
however a judge may utilise a different pattern as long as
all required manoeuvres and the three (3) (or more)
optional manoeuvres are included.
Should a Judge use one of their own patterns, it is
recommended to not have the stop following an extended
lope.
95.5 Ranch Riding Attire
Well shaped hat, western boots, jeans, a shirt with long
sleeves and a collar. Chaps and chinks are optional.
95.6 Ranch Riding Equipment
a) No hoof polish
b) No braided or banded manes or tail extensions.
c) Trimming inside ears is discouraged.
d) Trimming bridle path is allowed, also trimming of
fetlocks or excessive (long) facial hair.
e) Equipment with silver will not count over a good
working outfit. Silver on bridles and saddles is
discouraged
f) It is suggested that competitors use a breast collar and
a rear cinch.
95.8 Penalties
A contestant will be penalised each time the following
occur:
One (1) point penalties
Too slow per gait
Over bridled
Out of frame
Break of gait at walk or jog for 2 strides or less
Three (3) point penalties
Break of gait at walk or jog for more than 2 strides
Break of gait at lope
Wrong lead or out of lead
Draped reins
Out of lead or cross cantering more than two strides when
changing leads
Trotting more than three strides when making a simple lead
change
Severe disturbance of any obstacle
Five point penalties
Blatant disobedience (kick, bite, buck, rear etc) for each
refusal
Placed below horses performing all manoeuvres
Eliminates manoeuvres
Incomplete manoeuvres
Zero (0)
Illegal equipment including hoof black, braided or banded
manes or tail extensions
Wilful abuse
Major disobedience or schooling
95.9 No specific penalties will be incurred for nicks/hits on logs
but deduction made in manoeuvre score
No specific penalties will be incurred for over/under spins
but deduction may be made in manoeuvre score
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