degrees or any combination or multiple of these turns.
The judge must have exhibitors set the horse up squarely
for inspection sometime during the class.
98.3 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
An additional + (Excellent) or -- (well below average)
may be given.
b) Final Scoring: will be on a basis of 0-100, with an
approximate breakdown as follows:
90-100 Excellent showmanship, including body position
and presentation of horse. Completes pattern
accurately,
quickly,
smoothly
and
precisely;
demonstrates a high level of professionalism.
80-89 Very good performance in execution of the
pattern as well as correct showmanship and
presentation of horse. Excellent showman that commits
a minor fault.
70-79 Good pattern execution and average
showmanship; lacking adequate style and professional
presentation to merit elevating to the next scoring
range. A very good showman that commits a minor
fault.
60-69 Fair pattern that lacks quickness or precision.
Horse with consistently unwilling attitude or handler
with obvious position and/or presentation faults that
prevents effective showmanship. A good showman that
commits two minor faults in the performance of the
pattern. An excellent showman that commits a major
fault.
50-59 One major fault or multiple minor faults in the
performance or presentation or position of exhibitor that
precludes effective communication with the horse.
40-49 Severe fault, two or more major faults, or multiple
minor faults in the performance or the execution of the
pattern and demonstrates a lack of handling ability and
knowledge of correct body position.
10-39 Exhibitor commits more than one severe fault or
multiple major faults in performance or position but
completes the class and avoids disqualification.
98.4 Appearance and Position of Exhibitor
Appropriate western attire must be worn. Clothes and
person are to be neat and clean. The use of any type of
artificial aid including, but not limited to lighters, hay, dirt,
sharp pins, etc. will be considered a disqualification.
Exhibitors should be poised, confident, courteous, and
genuinely sportsmanlike at all times, quickly recognising
and correcting faults in the positioning of the horse. The
exhibitor should continue showing the horse until the
class has been placed or they have been excused, unless
otherwise instructed by the judge. The exhibitor should
appear business-like, stand and move in a straight,
natural, and upright manner, and avoid excessive,
unnatural, or animated body positions.
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