AQHA 2015 Rule Book | Page 144

t) Knocking over markers u) Completely missing log v) Major refusal - stop and back more than two (2) strides or four (4) steps with front legs w) Major disobedience - rearing, schooling x) Failure to start lope prior to end cone in patterns one and three y) Four or more simple lead changes and/or failures to change leads z) Overturn of more than 1/4 turn 105.5 Credits a) Changes of leads, hind and front simultaneously b) Changes at designated point c) Accurate and smooth pattern d) Even pace throughout e) Easy to guide and control with rein and leg f) Manners and disposition g) Conformation and fitness 105.6 The following characteristics are considered faults and are to be judged accordingly in manoeuvre scores: a) Opening mouth excessively b) Anticipating signals or early lead changes c) Stumbling 105.7 Tie – in the case of a tie, for first place only, penalties will be used to break the tie. WESTERN RIDING PENALTIES Page 144