Horsemanship & Equitation Flashcards
What are the 4 criteria to consider while judging horsemanship or equitation?
- Pattern correctness(on pattern)
- Pattern precision( layout like the paper, D.O.D., transition)
- Horse and rider communication(brokenness)
- Rider position
What penalty is a break of gait at the walk or jog up to 2 strides in WH/EQ?
Penalty 3
What penalty is an over or under turn from 1/8 to 1/4 turn in WH/EQ?
Penalty 3
What penalty is a tick or hit of the cones in WH/EQ?
Penalty 3
Not performing the specific gait or stopping within 10 feet of designated location
Penalty 5
Incorrect lead or break of gait at the lope (except when correcting an incorrect lead)
Penalty 5
break of gait at walk or jog for more than 2 strides
Penalty 5
Loss of stirrup
Penalty 5
Obviously looking down to check leads
Penalty 5
bottom of boot not toughing pad or stirrup at all gaits including backup
penalty 5
head carried too low and/or clearly behind the vertical while horse is in motion, showing the appearance of intimidation.
Penalty 5
Loss of rein
penalty 10
Use of either hand to instill fear or praise while on pattern or during rail work
penalty 10
holding saddle with either hand
penalty 10
cueing with the end of the romal
penalty 10