d) Scoring - Exhibitors are to be scored from 0 to 20 with
1/2 point increments acceptable. Ten points will be
allocated toward overall appearance of exhibitor and
horse and ten points allocated towards performance of
the pattern.
97.7 RWD Trail Horse Classes
a) Equipment and attire - Class may be ridden English
or western but must be one way or the other. There will
be no mixing of attire or equipment. Specifications on
attire and equipment are the same as for the Walk &
Trot Hunt Seat Equitation and Western Horsemanship
classes.
b) The following points have equal consideration in
judging the class:
Rider's balance
Rider's seat
Use of aids
Ability to follow directions
Ring etiquette and safety>
Sportsmanlike conduct
Results as shown by the performance of the horse are
not to be considered more important than the manner
used in obtaining them.
c) Class procedure and scoring - This class will be
judged on the performance of the horse and while
manoeuvring five (5) obstacles for walk, trot/jog trail
and six (6) obstacles for walk, trot/jog, canter/lope trail.
Riders are to work individually. There will be no rail
work. Judges will assign a point value to each obstacle
and points will be added to or subtracted from this
score based on the horse and rider's performance over
that obstacle. An obstacle missed, refused or taken out
of order will result in a score of zero for that obstacle
but will not disqualify entry.
d) Course - Safety of riders is to be the first consideration
in setting up the course. The course should be
attractive with readily recognized obstacles. Sufficient
space is to be allowed between obstacles. One of the
following two patterns is mandatory for walk/jog trot trail
and is to be posted at least one (1) hour ahead of class
time.
97.8 RWD Showmanship at Halter
Equipment and attire - Class can be shown English or
western but must be one way or the other. There will be no
mixing of attire or equipment. English and Western
equipment and attire will follow rules as set forth in this
Handbook with the exception of authorized adaptations.
Good points for showing may be learned from
Showmanship, elsewhere in this book. Exhibitor must wear
a properly fitted and fastened ATSM approved protective
helmet with harness. A Western hat may be affixed over
the helmet. No equipment is allowed that would in any way
attach the exhibitor to the horse or halter. Appropriate show
halter with lead to be used. The use of a chain is permitted
but discouraged. No bridles and/or bits and/or lip chains
may be used.
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