e. Scoring: in scoring jumpers, an in and out is to be
considered as two (2) jumps. Jumpers are to be scored
in a mathematical basis and penalty faults include
knockdowns, refusals, and eliminations as follows:
1. Knockdowns: 4 faults
Knockdowns - an obstacle is considered knocked
down when in jumping an obstacle, a horse or
handler, by contact, lowers the established height of
the fence in any way.
2 . Refusals: Each refusal is three (3) faults.
A refusal is defined as stopping at an obstacle whether
or not it is knocked down. It is penalized as a refusal.
Stopping at an obstacle without knocking it down
and without backing (even a single step), followed by
jumping from a standstill is not penalized. However,
if the halt continues or if the horse backs even a single
step, side steps, or circles to retake the fence, a refusal
is incurred. A run-out or refusal the horse must rejump that obstacle at which the refusal occurred or
be eliminated.
(Amended 02-07, effective 01-08)
3 . Circling after crossing starting line: 3 faults.
Circling: any form of circle or circles whereby the
horse crosses its original track between two (2)
consecutive obstacles or stops advancing toward or
turns away from the next fence except to retake an
obstacle after a disobedience.
4 . Crossing your own path (as in circling between
fences, not as in retaking a fence from a refusal): 3
faults. A horse that has been penalized for circling
cannot then be penalized again for crossing its own
path at the same obstacle.
5 . Causes for elimination:
1. 3 refusals
2. Off course
3. Fall of horse and/or exhibitor
4. F ailure to pass through the start and/or finish
cones and/or knocking such cones over.
5. L oss of control: dropping lead, horse running
away, or horse exiting on its own. (Amended 0207, effective 01-08)
2. Hunters
a. Hunters are to be judged on a style, manners, and way of
going with preference given to those horses who cover
the course at an even pace, with free flowing strides, as
in a brisk trot or canter, but must maintain same gait
throughout course. Circling once upon entering the ring
and once upon leaving the ring is permissible. Hunters
must demonstrate at least one, but no more than four
(4) changes of direction. Sample courses are to be
provided to show management. Charging fences or not
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