Horsemanship & Equitation

Question 1

What are the 4 criteria to consider while judging horsemanship or equitation?

Answer 1

1. Pattern correctness(on pattern)
2. Pattern precision( layout like the paper, D.O.D., transition)
3. Horse and rider communication(brokenness)
4. Rider position

Question 2

What penalty is a break of gait at the walk or jog up to 2 strides in WH/EQ?

Answer 2

Penalty 3

Question 3

What penalty is an over or under turn from 1/8 to 1/4 turn in WH/EQ?

Answer 3

Penalty 3

Question 4

What penalty is a tick or hit of the cones in WH/EQ?

Answer 4

Penalty 3

Question 5

Not performing the specific gait or stopping within 10 feet of designated location

Answer 5

Penalty 5

Question 6

Incorrect lead or break of gait at the lope (except when correcting an incorrect lead)

Answer 6

Penalty 5

Question 7

break of gait at walk or jog for more than 2 strides

Answer 7

Penalty 5

Question 8

Loss of stirrup

Answer 8

Penalty 5

Question 9

Obviously looking down to check leads

Answer 9

Penalty 5

Question 10

bottom of boot not toughing pad or stirrup at all gaits including backup

Answer 10

penalty 5

Question 11

head carried too low and/or clearly behind the vertical while horse is in motion, showing the appearance of intimidation.

Answer 11

Penalty 5

Question 12

Loss of rein

Answer 12

penalty 10

Question 13

Use of either hand to instill fear or praise while on pattern or during rail work

Answer 13

penalty 10

Question 14

holding saddle with either hand

Answer 14

penalty 10

Question 15

cueing with the end of the romal

Answer 15

penalty 10

Question 16

Blatant disobedience including kicking, pawing, bucking, and rearing

Answer 16

penalty 10

Question 17

spurring in front of the cinch

Answer 17

penalty 10

Question 18

failure to display correct number

Answer 18

DQ should not be placed

Question 19

abuse of horse or schooling

Answer 19

DQ should not be placed

Question 20

fall by horse or exhibitor

Answer 20

DQ should not be placed

Question 21

Illegal equipment or illegal use of hands on reins

Answer 21

DQ should not be placed

Question 22

Use of prohibited equipment

Answer 22

DQ should not be placed

Question 23

Off Pattern including:
Knocking over marker
wrong side of cone or marker
never perfoming designated gait or lead
over or under turning more than 1/4 turn

Answer 23

DQ should not be placed