AQHA 2015 Rule Book | Page 143

b) A solid log or pole is to be used and be a minimum of 2.5 metres in length. c) The long serpentine line indicates the direction of travel and gaits at which the horse is to move. The recommended lead changing point is equal to 1/2 stride length before or after the centre point between the markers. The dotted line (…..) indicates walk, the dash line (- - - -) jog, and the solid line (___) lope. 105.3 Scoring Will be on a basis of 0-100 with 70 denoting an average performance. Scoring guidelines to be considered where the points will be added or subtracted from the manoeuvres on the following basis, ranging from plus 1.5 to minus 1.5: a) -1.5 extremely poor, -1 very poor, -.5 poor, b) 0 average, +.5 good, +1 very good, +1.5 excellent. c) Manoeuvre scores are to be determined independently of penalty points. 105.4 Penalties: A contestant will be penalised each time the following occurs: Five (5) points a) Out of lead beyond the next designated change area (not