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
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