NWHA National News May 2017 | Page 36

NWHA Rulebook Contest! Want to win a half page ad in the NWHA National News? Ready, Set, GO!!! The first NWHA member to send in the correct answers to [email protected] will win! NWHA National News 36 Pop Quiz! How Well Do You Know Your Rulebook? 1. What class is the only class that requires gloves? 5. How many errors are allowed in Dressage before elimination? 9. In Trail Ob stacle, which of the following is true? a. b. c. d. e. a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four e. No errors are allowed, it’s Dressage. a. You can use any and all com- binations of tack/attire you want. b. An acceptable obstacle can include having to put out a fire with an extinguisher c. Time outs are not allowed d. Time outs are only allowed if you need to have a snack before your next obstacle. Showmanship Walking Seat Equitation Stock Seat Equitation Hunter Hack Costume Class 2. Which attire is appropriate in Showmanship? a. Jeans, long sleeve shirt with a collar, boots, and a western hat. b. Jacket and pants of the same color with enough rhinestones to blind the judge, matching boots and western hat. c. English saddle seat suit with matching derby. d. English saddle seat suit with a day coat, derby, and gloves. e. All of the above 3. In Hunter Hack, which of the following is a major fault? a. b. c. d. e. Breaking gait Being off course Excessive animation Bolting Not showing in the class 4. In Pole bending, which of the following will result in a 5 second penalty? a. Knocking over a pole b. Holding on to a pole and dragging it halfway across the ring. c. Rider’s hat or helmet not being on the rider’s head for the entire run. d. All of the above 6. Where do the reining patterns come from? a. AQHA Rulebook b. TWHBEA Rulebook c. NRHA Rulebook d. The inventive minds of the versatility committee. 7. In Reining Pattern number 2, how many spins are required? a. Two b. Eight c. As many as you can do before you fall over from dizziness d. Four 10. Which of the following is not allowed in Water Glass? a. Asking that your glass be filled with wine instead of water b. Drinking all your wine c. Refusing to change gaits from a walk d. Putting Saran Wrap on your glass e. Setting your glass down on the rail and picking it back up after cantering. f. All of the above ;) 8. Reinmanship is a class in which the entries are judge primarily on their… a. Ability to handle their reins. b. Knowledge, ability, and skill of the driver and communication between driver and horse. c. Skill of pivoting with one wheel in place d. Being able to identify different types of reins. e. Any of the above, we’re just impressed you entered the class. NWHA National News 37