Official 2016 AMHA Rule Book | Page 135

touch or kick the horse’s leg into position. 3. Do not crowd the exhibitor next to you when in a sideby-side position. Do not crowd exhibitor in front when lined up head to tail. 4. When judge is observing other animals, let yours stand if posed reasonably well. 5.  Be natural. Over showing, undue fussing, and maneuvering are objectionable. c. Poise, alertness, and merits - 20 points 1. Keep alert and be aware of the position of the judge at all times. Do not be distracted by persons or things outside the ring. 2. Show the animal at all times, not yourself. 3. Respond quickly to requests from judges and officials. 4. Be courteous and sportsmanlike at all times. 5. Recognize quickly and correct faults of your horse. 6. Keep showing until the entire class has been placed and excused from the ring. 7. A judge may ask an exhibitor questions (optional) exhibitor number, parts of horse, age, etc. 8. A judge may ask an exhibitor for any additional tests at his/her discretion, (optional), upon completion of one of the three (3) set patterns. Judge 1 Ex r ito ib 4 h Ex 1-2- e dg Ju 5 hi b 3- ito r 5 I II Judge 4 Judge 3 133 SHOW RULES III e dg Ju 2 IV