AQHA 2015 Rule Book | Page 147

j) On trot-in patterns, failure to stop before executing a canter departure. Three (3) points k) Knocking down the cow without having a working advantage l) Hanging up on the fence (refusing to turn) m) Exhausting or overworking the cow before circling Five (5) points n) Not getting one turn each way (five (5) points each way) o) Deliberate spurring or use of the romal forward of the cinch p) Blatant disobedience Score - 0 q) Turn tail r) Using two hands on the reins in a bridle or two-rein class s) Fingers between the reins in a bridle class, except the two-rein class t) Balking u) Out of control v) Bloody mouth (inside) w) Illegal equipment x) Leaving working area before pattern is complete y) Fall of horse or rider z) Schooling between rein work and cow work aa) Schooling horse between cows, if new cow is awarded. bb) If a rider hits or kicks the animal being worked, with the romal or reins, in an abusive manner. cc) Failure to quit working a cow after a new cow has been awarded. dd) If a rider intentionally kicks or hits the animal being worked in an abusive manner 106.10 The characteristics of the horse considered faults include: a) Exaggerated opening of mouth b) Hard or heavy mouth c) Nervous throwing of head d) Lugging on bridle e) Halting or hesitation while being shown, particularly when being run out, indicating anticipation of being set up f) Losing a cow or being unable to finish a pattern because of a bad cow, the contestant should be penalized at the judge‟s discretion 106.11 The characteristics of a good working cow horse include: a) Good manners b) Shifty, smooth and having its feet under it at all times; when stopping, hind feet should be well under it c) A soft mouth and should respond to a light rein, especially when turning d) Head should be maintained in its natural position e) Work at reasonable speed and still be under control of the rider 106.12 A show can have up to three (3) approved working cow horse classes. No horse may be entered in both junior bit Page 147