i)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Bridled horse (curb bit) - Use of more than one
finger between reins and/or use of two hands on
reins - Exception: It is permissible to change hands
to work an obstacle but one finger must be
between reins at all times
ii) Romal – use of fingers between reins. Change of
hands on the Romal is acceptable to work an
obstacle
iii) using a snaffle bit or hackamore – use of one hand
on reins only – Exception: reins can be held in one
hand to work an obstacle
iv) performing the obstacles other than in specified
order
v) no attempt to perform an obstacle
vi) equipment failure that delays completion of pattern
vii) excessively or repeatedly touching the horse on the
neck to lower the head
viii) fall to the ground by horse or rider
ix) failure to enter, exit or work obstacle from correct
side or direction, including overturns of more than
1/4 turn
x) failure to follow the correct line of travel within or
between obstacles
xi) failure to work an obstacle in any manner other
than how it‟s described by the course
xii) riding outside designated boundary marker of the
course
xiii) third refusal
xiv) failure to demonstrate correct lead or gait, if
designated
1/2 Point
Each tick of log, pole, cone or obstacle
1 Point
i) each hit of or stepping on a log, pole, cone or
obstacle
ii) break of gait at walk or jog for two (2) strides or less
iii) both front or hind feet in a single-strided slot or
space
iv) skipping over or failing to step into required space
v) split pole in lope-over
vi) failur RF