REINING

Prepared By the
Education/Evaluation Commission Judges & Stewards Commissioner 10805 East Bethany Drive Aurora, Colorado 80014 (303) 696-4539
2013 Arabian Horse Association
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THE REINING HORSE

DESCRIPTION To rein a horse is not only to guide him, but also to control his every movement. The best reined horse should be willingly guided or controlled with little or no apparent resistance and dictated to completely. Any movement on his own must be considered a lack of control. All deviations from the exact written pattern must be considered a lack of/or temporary loss of control and therefore a fault that must be marked down according to severity of deviation. After deducting all faults, set here within, against execution of the pattern and the horses overall performance, credit should be given for smoothness, finesse, attitude, quickness and authority of performing various maneuvers, while using controlled speed which raises the difficulty level and makes him more exciting and pleasing to watch to an audience. The official guideline for the application for the rules for judging shall be as specified in the NRHA Judges Guide. Appointments For rules regarding correct attire and appointments, refer to Western Pleasure, AR142. A Junior Western Pleasure horse shown in either a hackamore or snaffle must never have been shown in any Arabian Competition/Division Western Pleasure event in a bridle. (Except Trail, Reining, Reined Cow Horse and Working Cow Horses. LEARNING TO JUDGE REINING HORSES Many people have the ambition to become a good reining judge. You can learn to judge reiners if you will think, and make good use of your time in training. Learning to judge reining horses is not difficult, if you will learn to become a keen, careful observer. You will need to continuously practice distinguishing the differences in the various maneuvers and penalties. Attending NRHA Judges Seminar and scribing at NRHA events as well as Arabian events are good ways to further your knowledge and understanding of reining and how horses are scored. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD REINING JUDGE A. Make accurate observations and focus on the variations in the performances of the horses. B. Weigh and evaluate the differences in maneuvers and compare them with the ideal characteristics and standards to that maneuver. C. The ability to recognize the penalties and evaluate their degree of severity. D. Arrive at a definite decision. E. Understand the mechanics of the reining system of judging and the scorecard and be able to communicate thoroughly to a scribe. Judging a reining class consist of making careful study of each horse and evaluate their performance by scoring each maneuver. Each contestant will perform the required pattern individually and separately. The scoring of reining horses is on a positive numeric scale with 70 denoting an average performance. After the horse begins its pattern the judge is responsible to analyze each maneuver and compare it to an ideal, then score the maneuver. In addition, any time the horse incurs a penalty situation in its pattern, the judge must first recognize the penalty and then apply the specific penalty points to that maneuver. At the conclusion of each contestants performance the judge adds all maneuver scores to a beginning score of 70 to arrive at a gross score. All penalties are then subtracted from the gross score to determine the final score.

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ITEMS TO CONSIDER BEFORE CLASS STARTS: 1. Choose patterns, must be posted. Only patterns found in the current NRHA Handbook are used in reining classes at USEF/AHA Arabian competitions. 2. Ask management to prepare arena surface immediately prior to class. If entries warrant additional drags in intervals during class, ask that this be done. (Often experienced managers have already planned for this.) 3. Supervise placement of markers. (Markers are mandatory.) End markers should be a minimum of 50 ft. from the end of the arena. Center markers should be placed directly at center. NOTE: 50 feet is a minimum. Particularly in large arenas, this measurement should be greater. Markers are to insure that everyone makes adequate runs; they are not devices to increase the degree of difficulty

4. Request a scribe well before the class. If the volunteer has not scribed before you will need to spend some time and familiarize them with the judging system and the score sheet. 5. If you prefer to have the USEF steward inspect bridles either before or after the run, ask him/her if they will do so. If you need to inspect bridles, know the correct procedures. 6. Prepare your score sheet in advance of the start of the class. Remember scores are announced after every run. 7. The judges guide section of the current NRHA Handbook is a good source of information if you have a question about how to score a particular maneuver. Follow the equipment and attire rules in the Arabian Division, not the NRHA or USEF Reining Chapter equipment and attire rules. The address of the National Reining Horse Association is 3000 NW 10th Street: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107-5302. (405) 9467400. Their website is www.nrha.com

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FUNDAMENTALS OF USING A REINING SCORE SHEET make sure your scribe knows what to do! Practice a couple of taped runs in advance if possible to verify knowledge of reining and ability to scribe. STEP 1 Write the name of the class and the class number, along with the date. In the right hand box, write the pattern number. Then, break the pattern down into maneuvers; list at top of score sheet.
Maneuver 1 ....Left Circles (LC or LC 2O, 1o) Maneuver 2.... Left Spins (LS or LS-4) Maneuver 3.... Right Circles (RC or RC 2O, 1o) Maneuver 4.... Right Spins (RS or RS-r) Maneuver 5.... Figure Eight (8) Maneuver 6.... Stop & Rollback (RRB) Maneuver 7.... Stop & Rollback (LRB) Maneuver 8.... Stop & Back Up (S B)

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STEP 2 - Enter the contestants number in the entry box. STEP 3 - As each maneuver is completed the judge will call a score to the scribe who will enter that score in the appropriate box. Scribes should use a pencil.
NOTE: Individual maneuver scores can range with each increment denoting the following: +1 +1 + 0 - -1 -1 in half point increments from +1 to excellent very good good correct poor very poor extremely poor -1

STEP 4 - If a penalty occurs in the horse's performance the judge will call the correct penalty assessment to the scribe who will in return write that penalty down in the appropriate box.

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STEP 5 - At the completion of each work the scribe should add up all penalties and put the sum of those penalties in the appropriate box.

STEP 6 - Total the score for that entry. The scribe should put the final score in the score box.

(70 points +/- maneuver scores) penalties = Score

STEP 7 Relay the score to the announcer; the score is to be announced. STEP 8 - At the completion of the class, have a copy of the official score sheet posted.

EXAMPLES OF HOW THE REINING SCORE SHEET SHOULD LOOK:

Example #1
Entry #201: 1st Maneuver: Very Good 2nd Maneuver: Good 3rd Maneuver: Very Good 4th Maneuver: Good PENALTY: Over spin up to 1/8 turn Your score sheet should look like this: 5th Maneuver: Correct PENALTY: Out of lead circle. 6th Maneuver: Good 7th Maneuver: Good 8th Maneuver: Very Good

Example #2
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Entry #202: 1st Maneuver: Good 2nd Maneuver: Very Good 3rd Maneuver: Good 4th Maneuver Excellent Your score sheet should look like this:

5th Maneuver: Good 6th Maneuver: Good 7th Maneuver: Very Good 8th Maneuver: Very Good

NOTE: This would be a great run.

Example #3
Entry #203: 1st Maneuver: Correct 2nd Maneuver: Poor PENALTY: Under spin turn. 3rd Maneuver: Correct 4th Maneuver: Poor Your score sheet should look like this: 5th Maneuver: Correct PENALTY: Out of lead circle. 6th Maneuver: Poor 7th Maneuver: Very Poor 8th Maneuver: Very Poor

Example #4
Entry #204: 1st Maneuver: Correct 2nd Maneuver: Correct 3rd Maneuver: Correct 4th Maneuver: Correct 5th Maneuver: Correct Your score sheet should look like this: 6th Maneuver: Good PENALTY: Exit Rollback at Jog, up to 2 strides 7th Maneuver: Good 8th Maneuver: Good

Example #5

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Entry #205: 1st Maneuver: Correct 2nd Maneuver: Poor PENALTY: Over spin 1/4 turn 3rd Maneuver: Correct 4th Maneuver: Correct Your score sheet should look like this:

5th Maneuver: Correct 6th Maneuver: Extremely Poor PENALTY: Held Saddle 7th Maneuver: Very Poor 8th Maneuver: Very Poor

Example #6
Entry #206: 1st Maneuver: Correct 2nd Maneuver: Correct 3rd Maneuver: Correct PENALTY: Out of Lead 1/4 circle. 4th Maneuver: Good PENALTY: Over-spin 1/8 turn. Your score sheet should look like this: 5th Maneuver: Correct 6th Maneuver: Good 7th Maneuver: Correct PENALTY: Out of Lead at corner, corrected prior to top of arena. 8th Maneuver: Good

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Example #7
Entry #207: 1st Maneuver: Poor PENALTY: Out of Lead 2 complete circles. 2nd Maneuver: Poor 3rd Maneuver: Correct 4th Maneuver Poor 5th Maneuver: Correct PENALTY: Delay of Lead change by one stride. Your score sheet should look like this: 6th Maneuver: Poor PENALTY: Missed Marker PENALTY: Exit Rollback at Jog, over 2 strides 7th Maneuver: Poor PENALTY: Failure to maintain 20' distance from wall or fence when approaching stop. 8th Maneuver: Poor

NOTE: As unlikely as it may seem, runs like this do happen!

Example #8
Entry #201: 1st Maneuver: Good . 2nd Maneuver: Good 3rd Maneuver: Correct 4th Maneuver: Good PENALTY: Zero Score (5 spins) Your score sheet should look like this: 5th Maneuver: Poor PENALTY: Out of lead circle 6th Maneuver: Good 7th Maneuver: Good 8th Maneuver: Correct

NOTE: Always continue to score a run, even after a zero score penalty has been accrued.

REINING MANEUVERS AND SCORING

Judges are required to score a reining horse based on its execution of the various maneuvers required in a pattern. All horses will be judged immediately upon entering the arena and judging will cease after the last maneuver. Any fault incurred prior to the commencement of a pattern will be scored accordingly. Remember, scoring is on a positive numeric scale with 70 denoting an average performance. Each pattern is divided into 7 or 8 maneuver groups. These maneuver groups are comprised of the following maneuvers:

WALK-IN The walk-in brings the horse from the gate to the center of the arena to begin its pattern. The horse should appear relaxed and confident. Any action which may create the appearance of intimidation including staring and stopping, or checking is a fault which shall be marked down according to the severity in the first maneuver score. TROT-IN Horses must jog the majority of the way to the center. Failure to jog the majority of the way to the center will result in a 0 for failure to complete the pattern as written. STOPS Stops are the act of slowing the horse from a lope to a stop position by bringing the hind feet and hocks under the horse in a locked position and sliding on the rear shoes. The horse should enter the stop position by bending the back and bringing the rear legs further under the body while maintaining forward motion, ground contact and cadence with front legs. Throughout the stop, the horse should continue in a straight line while maintaining ground contact with the hind feet. SPINS Spins are a series of 360-degree turns, executed over a stationary (inside) hind leg. Propulsion for the spin is supplied by the outside hind leg and front legs, and contact should be made with the ground and a front leg. The location of the hindquarters should be fixed at the start of the spin and maintained throughout the spins. It is helpful for a judge to watch for the horse to remain in the same location, rather than watching for a stationary inside hind leg. This allows for easier focus on other elements of the spin (i.e., cadence, attitude, smoothness, finesse, and speed.) ROLLBACKS Rollbacks are the 180 degree reversal of forward motion completed by running to a stop, rolling (turning) the shoulders back to the opposite direction over the hocks and departing in a lope, as one continuous motion. The NRHA Handbook states no hesitation; however, a slight pause to regain footing or balance should not be deemed hesitation. The horse should not step ahead or backup prior to the rollback. CIRCLES Circles are maneuvers at the lope, of designated size and speed, which demonstrate control, willingness to guide, and degree of difficulty in speed and speed changes. Circles must at all times be run in the geographical area of the arena specified in the pattern description and must have a common center point. There must be a clearly defined difference in the speed and size of a small, slow circle and a large, fast circle; also, the speed and size of small, slow right circles should be the similar to small, slow left circles; and the speed and size of large, fast right circles should be similar to large, fast left circles.

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Ideal Circles.

Left and Right Circles Do NOT Share a Common Center Line:

Left and Right Circles are NOT the Same Size.

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Both Sets of Circles Do Not Show Enough Difference in Size Between Large and Small Circles

BACK UPS A back up is a maneuver requiring the horse to be moved in a reverse motion in a straight line a required distance; at least 10 feet. HESITATE To hesitate is the-act of demonstrating the horse's ability to-stand in a relaxed manner at a designated time in the-pattern. All NRHA patterns require a hesitation at the end of the final maneuver to indicate to the judge(s) the completion of the pattern. LEAD CHANGES Lead changes are the act of changing the leading legs of the front and rear pairs of legs, at a lope, when changing the direction traveled. The lead change must be executed at the lope with no change of gait or speed and be performed in the exact geographical location in the arena specified in the pattern description. The change of front and rear legs must take place within the same stride to avoid penalty.

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RUN DOWNS AND RUN-AROUNDS Run downs are runs through the middle of the arena (A & B) and runs along the side and ends of the arena (C). Run downs and run-arounds should demonstrate control and gradual increase in speed to the stop.

SCORING The scoring will be on a basis of 0-Infinity, with 70 denoting an average performance. Scores will be announced after each horse works. The individual maneuvers are scored in 1/2 point increments from a low of 1 1/2 to a high of +1 1/2 with a score of 0 denoting a maneuver that is correct with no degree of difficulty. Scores will be announced after each horse works. In order to make an accurate assessment as to which score is appropriate for a particular maneuver group a judge must take into consideration the following hierarchy of concerns: 1. ON PATTERN 2. CORRECTNESS 3. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY No Score penalties The following will result in result in no score: a. infraction of any state or federal law which exists pertaining to the exhibition, care and custody of horses within the state or country where the Reining is being held. b. abuse of animal in show arena and/or evidence that an act of abuse has occurred prior to or during the exhibition of a horse in competition; (i) If the judge(s) determines paint or other substance has been applied to a horse to disguise abuse he/she may call a no score. Excessive use of paint or color substance may result in a no score. (New NRHA rule for 2014) NOTE: changing the color of the hide or hair or using anything other than clear grooming materials is also a violation of AR106.8 c. use of illegal equipment, including wire on bits, bosals or curb chains; d. use of illegal bits, bosals or curb chains; e. use of tack collars, tie downs or nose bands;
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f. use of whips or bats; g. use of any attachment which alters the movement of or circulation to the tail; h. failure to dismount and/or present horse and equipment to the appropriate judge for inspection; i. In any approved class, the judge shall have the authority to require the removal or alteration of any piece or equipment or accoutrement which is unsafe, or in his/her opinion, would tend to give a horses an unfair advantage or which he/she believes to be inhumane; j. disrespect or misconduct by the exhibitor k. The judge(s) may excuse a horse at any time while in the arena for unsafe conditions or improper exhibition pertaining to either the horse and/or rider. l. closed reins are not allowed except as standard romal reins and mecates on snaffle bits and bosals in classes where the use of two hands is allowed. Zero Score penalties The following will result in a score of 0: a. use of more than index or first finger between reins when split reins are used; b. use of two (2) hands (exception: snaffle bit or hackamore classes designated for two hands) or changing hands; c. use of romal other than as outlined in the rules; d. failure to complete pattern as written; e. performing the maneuvers other than in specified order; f. the inclusion of maneuvers not specified, including but not limited to (1) backing more than two (2) strides (4 steps = 2 strides count the FRONT steps) (2) turning more than ninety (90) degrees (Exception: a complete stop in the 1st quarter of a circle after a canter departure is not to be considered an inclusion of maneuver; a 2 point break of gait penalty will apply. (3) on run in patterns, once beginning a canter a complete stop prior to reaching the first marker. (see exception in NRHA Handbook) g. equipment failure that delays completion of pattern, h. balking or refusal of command where performance is delayed i. running away or failing to guide where it becomes impossible to discern whether the entry is on pattern; j. jogging in excess of one-half (1/2) circle or one-half (1/2) the length of the arena while starting a circle, circling or exiting a rollback; k. overspins of more than one quarter (1/4) turn; l. fall to the ground by horse or rider. A horse is deemed to have fallen when its shoulder and/or hip and/or underline touches the ground. m. dropping a rein that contacts the ground while the horse is in motion. n. failure to wear appropriate western attire as outlined in the Arabian rules. Western attire may include protective headgear (ASTM/SEI). NOTE: Neither a no score nor a zero (0) is eligible to place in a go round nor single go round class. Neither a no score nor a (0) may advance in a multi-go event. In multi go events, finals qualifying horses that get a (0) or scratch will still be eligible for payouts, with a (0) placing higher than a scratch. In the event not enough horses qualify for total purse distribution, the undistributed portion of the purse will be retained by competition management.

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Major penalties The following will result in a $25 fine, payable to the show organizer. a. Failure to have correct exhibitor number displayed The following will result in a five point penalty: a. spurring in front of cinch; b. use of either hand to instill fear or praise; c. holding saddle with either hand, except in the Youth 10 & Under Short Stirrup class where holding the saddle is allowed.. d. blatant disobedience including kicking, biting, bucking, rearing and striking. Other penalties The following will result in a two point penalty: a. Break of gait. Note: Simple change of leads are allowed in Green classes; no break of gait penalty should be applied during the lead change. b. Freezing up in spins or rollbacks. c. On walk-in patterns, cantering prior to reaching the center of the arena and/or failure to stop or walk before executing a canter departure. d. On run-in patterns, failure to be in a canter prior to reaching the first marker or break of gait prior to the first marker. e. If a horse does not completely pass the specified marker before initiating a stop position. Starting or performing circles or eights out of lead will be judged as follows: a. Each time a horse is out of lead, a judge is required to penalize by 1 point. The penalty for being out of lead is cumulative, and the judge will add 1 penalty point for each 1/4 of the circumference of a circle or any part thereof that a horse is out of lead. A delayed change of lead is a one (1) point penalty from one stride to 1/4 of circumference of a circle and is also cumulative beyond that point. b. A judge is required to penalize a horse 1/2 of a point for a delayed change of lead by 1 stride where the lead change is required by the pattern description. Deduct 1/2 point for starting circle at a jog or exiting rollbacks at a jog up to 2 strides. Jogging beyond 2 strides but less than 1/2 circle or 1/2 the length of the arena, deduct 2 points. Deduct one-half (1/2) point for over or under spinning up to one-eighth (1/8) of a turn; deduct one (1) point for over or under spinning up to one-quarter (1/4) of a turn. In patterns requiring a run-around, failure to be on the correct lead when rounding the end of the arena will be penalized as follows: For 1/2 the turn or less, 1 point; for more than 1/2 the turn, 2 points. There will be a half point penalty for failure to remain a minimum of 20 feet from the side of the arena when approaching a stop and/or rollback. Judges may not confer as to any penalty or maneuver score prior to submitting a score. If a major penalty (a penalty which results in a no score, a 0, or a 5 point
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penalty) is unclear, a judge will submit his/her score and ask that the score be held, pending a conference and/or review of the official video at the earliest appropriate time. Should the judges determine via conference or official video replay that a penalty was incurred, it should be applied. If, however, no penalty occurred, the score will be announced as originally submitted. No judge shall be required to change his/her score following a conference or official video replay. Each judges decision is an individual call and based on individual decision from a conference or official video replay. The use of official video equipment by the judges is only permissible if the judge has reason to believe that all entries have been videotaped. USEF BOD 1/12/14
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The judge shall have the authority to remove any contestant from a competition he is judging, should said contestant show any disrespect or misconduct as to render himself or the competition in an unprofessional manner. Equipment checks are to be conducted either by the (call) judge prior to leaving the arena or by the Steward immediately outside of the performance arena after the run. Should the equipment judge detect cause for a no score, the exhibitor or his/her representative, trainer, or guardian may at that time accept the no score and allow the equipment judge to cause the appropriate changes to all score cards or request the other judges confer on the appropriate call. In the case of a youth exhibitor, should a parent, trainer, or guardian not be present, it will be assumed that all parties are aware of this rule and agree to abide by the exhibitor's decision. If requested, the equipment judge will confer with the other judges as soon as practical. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a no score. USEF BOD 1/16/14 Effective 2/1/14 Judges shall be the sole person responsible to determine if a rider has correctly completed the pattern as written. An exhibitor or owner in the respective class may request a review of a major penalty (penalty score zero (0) and five (5) point penalty). The judge(s) has the right to deny or honor the request. If honored by the judge(s) he/she must believe the entire class was videotaped by an official videographer. The request must be made no later than thirty (30) minutes after the last run of the day and before the judge(s) has left the grounds for the day. In cases where a class is run in sections over multiple days, each days scores will be official thirty (30) minutes after the last run of each section. Exhibitors or owners may not have direct contact with the judge(s) during the entire process of requesting a review. The request must be submitted to the Show Steward, Show Representative, or if need be Show management who will take the request to the judge(s). NRHA permits the judge the option of awarding a re-ride if an unavoidable circumstance disrupts a horse and riders pattern. In the instance where a re-ride is warranted in the judges opinion, the judge should advise the USEF steward, and/or horse show management of such as soon as possible. In the case where a horse was able to complete the pattern, but a re-ride is warranted, the score should be held until the rider decides whether to exercise the re-ride option. NOTE: All horses will be judged immediately upon entering the arena and judging will cease after the last maneuver. Any fault incurred prior to the commencement of a pattern will be scored according to the rules for judging.

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REINING HORSE DIAGRAMS

Part 4
Run in pattern penalties

Walk in pattern penalties

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Part 5
Out of Lead Penalties I

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Out of Lead Penalties II a

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Out of Lead Penalties II a (cont.)

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Out of Lead Penalties IIb

In patterns where a circle precedes a run, stop, and rollback can be penalized a maximum of 3 POINTS.

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Out of Lead Penalties IIc

In patterns with a centerpiece the correct penalty assessment for being out of lead when a circle and a circle precede a run, stop and rollback is as follows:

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Out of Lead Penalties III

In patterns requiring a run-around, failure to be on the correct lead when rounding the end of the arena will be penalized as follows:

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Out of Lead Penalties IVa

Where a change of lead is specified immediately prior to a half circle followed by a run to the end of the arena, failure to change leads will be penalized as follows:

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Out of Lead Penalties V

Each time a horse is out of lead, a judge is required to penalize 1 POINT for each circle or part of traveled.

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Jogging Penalties 1

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Jogging Penalties II

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Spin Penalties I

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Spin Penalties II

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Spin Penalties III

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Spin Penalties IV

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Spin Penalties V

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REINING HORSE DIAGRAMS Part 8

Break of Gait

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Break of Gait

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Run Down Penalty

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REINING HORSE DIAGRAMS Part 10

Marker Penalties

Access the most current score sheets & notes from the AHA website:
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http://www.arabianhorses.org/competitions/j-s/jsforms.asp

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STARTING SCORE IS 70 Maneuver Scores: +1 1/2 Excellent, +1 Very Good; +1/2 Good; 0 Correct, -1/2 Poor; - 1 Very Poor; -1 1/2 Extremely Poor
GENERAL
To rein a horse is not only to guide him, but also to control his every movement. The best reined horse should be willingly guided or controlled with little or no apparent resistance and dictated to completely. Any movement on his own must be considered a lack of control. All deviations from the exact written pattern must be considered a lack of/or temporary loss of control and therefore a fault that must be marked down according to severity of deviation. After deducting all faults, set here within, against execution of the pattern and the horses overall performance, credit should be given for smoothness, finesse, attitude, quickness and authority of performing various maneuvers, while using controlled speed which raises the difficulty level and makes him more exciting and pleasing to watch to an audience. The official guideline for the application for the rules for judging shall be as specified in the NRHA Judges Guide.

ARABIAN REINING NOTES

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Markers are placed at the center and at least 50 from each end wall. All horses are judged immediately upon entering the arena until the last maneuver is finished. Only the judge(s) may award a re-ride option to an entry. Scores must be announced after each horse works. (or announced that score is held for review of major penalty) Free hand may be used to hold romal if at least 16 of rein is between the hands and in a relaxed position. -Failure to complete pattern as written. -Performing the maneuvers other than in specified order. -The inclusion of maneuvers not specified, including, but not limited to: 1. Backing more than 2 strides (4 steps = 2 strides) COUNT THE FRONT STEPS. 2. Turning more than 90 degrees (Exception: A complete stop in the first quarter of a circle after a canter departure is not considered an inclusion of a maneuver: a 2 point break of gait penalty will apply. 3. On run in patterns, once beginning a canter a complete stop prior to reaching the first marker. -Equipment failure that delays completion of the pattern. -Balking or refusal of command where pattern is delayed. Running away or failing to guide where it become impossible to discern whether the entry is on pattern -Jogging in excess of 1/2 circle or 1/2 the length of arena while starting a circle, circling, or exiting a rollback. -Over Spins of more than 1/4 turn. -Fall to the ground by horse or rider. (Shoulder, and/or underline and/or hip touches the ground. -Dropping a rein that contacts the ground while horse is in motion. -Failure to wear appropriate western attire as outlined in Arabian Division rules. Chaps are required NOTE: Neither a no score nor a zero (0) is eligible to place in a go round nor single go round class. Neither a no score nor a (0) may advance in a multi-go event. In multi go events, finals qualifying horses that get a (0) or scratch will still be eligible for payouts, with a (0) placing higher than a scratch. In the event not enough horses qualify for total purse distribution, the undistributed portion of the purse will be retained by competition management. $25 PENALTY (paid to competition) Failure to have correct exhibitor number displayed. Video may be used by judge if they believe all entries were taped by official videographers: (No Score, 0, & 5 pt. Penalties only.) All riders must dismount & horse must be presented & the bridle dropped and checked by the designated judge or steward during a pre or post-check.

NO SCORES: -Abuse of animal in show arena and/or evidence that an act of abuse has occurred during the exhibition of a horse in competition. (Includes lameness, fresh blood in mouth, chin, shoulder, barrel, flank, or hip area those areas reasonable to believe the injury may have been caused by the rider or equipment must be considered abuse regardless of how the injury was caused.) -Use of illegal equipment, including wire on bits, bosals or curb chains. -Use of illegal bits, bosals, or curb chains. -Use of tack collars, tie downs, or nose bands -Use of whips, or bats -Use of any attachment which alters the movement or of circulation to the tail. -Paint or other substance applied to a horse to disguise abuse -Failure to dismount and/or present horse and equipment to the appropriate person for inspection. -Disrespect or misconduct by the exhibitor -Infraction of any state or federal law which exists per-taining to the exhibition, care & custody of horses with-in the state or country where the class is being held. -Judge(s) may excuse a horse at any time while in the arena for unsafe conditions or improper exhibition pertaining to either the horse and /or rider. -Closed reins are not allowed except as standard romal reins and mecates on snaffle bits and bosals in classes where the use of two hands is allowed. ZERO SCORES: 0 -Use of more than index finger or first finger between reins when using SPLIT reins. -Use of two hands (Exception: Snaffle Bit or Hackamore classes designated for two hands) or changing hands. Excess rein may be straightened at any place a horse is allowed to be completely stopped during a pattern. -Any finger between reins when using ROMAL reins.
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ARABIAN REINING NOTES (EEC 11-7-13)

5 POINT PENALTIES -Spurring in front of cinch -Use of either hand to instill fear or praise during the pattern -Holding saddle with either hand. -Blatant disobedience, including, kicking, biting, bucking, rearing, and striking 2 POINT PENALTIES -Break of Gait. -Freezing up in spins or rollbacks. Any complete stoppage of a horses lateral shoulder movement which delays the execution of a spin or a rollback. -On walk in patterns, cantering prior to reaching center of arena and/or failure to stop or walk before executing a canter departure. -On run in patterns, failure to be on the canter prior to reaching the first marker. -If a horse does not completely pass the specified marker before initiating a stop position -When executing a rollback or beginning a circle, jogging beyond 2 strides (4 steps = 2 strides), but less than 1/2 circle or 1/2 the length of the arena. COUNT THE HIND STEPS.

-Starting circle at a jog or exiting rollbacks at a jog up to 2 strides. (4 steps = 2 strides) COUNT THE HIND STEPS. -Over or under spinning up to 1/8 of a turn; 1 point for over or under spinning up to 1/4 of a turn. -Failure to remain a 20 minimum distance from the wall or fence when APPROACHING a stop and/or rollback. LEAD PENALTIES circles or eights: -Starting or performing circles or eights out of lead will be penalized as follows: A. 1 point (accumulative) for each 1/4 circumference of circle or any part thereof. B. 1 point for a delayed lead change from one stride to 1/4 circumference of circle. 1/2 point for delayed change of lead by 1 stride where lead change required in pattern. C. 1 point each time a horse is out of lead.

1/2 pt. zone 2 3 1 4 1 4 2 3

D. In patterns that require run-arounds:

1/2 POINT PENALTIES: SPIN PENALTIES: 0 Score Overspin beyond 1/4 -1 point penalty for half the turn or less -2 point penalty for more than half the turn. RUN AROUND END PENALTIES

2 pts. Must continue to demonstrate completion of maneuver.

1 pt. penalty Overspin up to 1/4

1 pt. Penalty underspin up to 1/4

A to B - 1 point A to C - 2 points B to C - 1 point

1/2 pt. penalty Overspin up to 1/8

NO PENALTY A shoulders width either side of line.

1/2 pt. penalty underspin up to 1/8

Reining effective 12/1/13

ARABIAN REINING NOTES (EEC 12-1-13)

Reining Self-Test Practice on Penalties

Abuse of animal ________ Equipment failure that delays pattern ________ Over/under spin up to 1/8 turn ________ Blatant disobedience ________ Failure to remain a minimum of 20 from side of arena when approaching stop or rollback _______ Failure to complete pattern as written/ performing maneuvers out of order ________ Break of gait ________ Using romal with finger(s) between reins ________ Walk in pattern: failure to stop or walk prior to canter departure or cantering prior to reaching center of arena ________ Use of either hand to instill fear or praise ________ Holding saddle with either hand ________ Out of lead each 1/4 circle or part of ________ Use of illegal equipment ________ Over/Under Spin up to 1/4 ________ Failure to completely pass specified marker before initiating stop position ________ Jogging beyond 2 strides but less than circle or length of arena ________ Balking or refusal that delays pattern ________ Not providing horse for inspection ________ Backing more than 2 strides when not called for in pattern ________ Spurring in front of cinch ________ Running away or failure to guide where you cannot tell if he is on pattern ________ On run in pattern failure to be at canter st or break of gait prior to 1 marker ________ Delayed change of lead by 1 stride when lead change required in pattern ________ Disrespect by exhibitor ________ Turn of 90 Degrees when not called for ________ Use of two hands or changing hands ________ Freezing up in spins or rollback ________ Fall to ground by horse or rider ________ Over spin beyond 1/4 ________ Dropping rein that contacts ground while horse in motion ________ Jogging more than circle or length of arena while starting circle, circling or exiting roll ack ________ Jogging up to 2 strides when beginning circle or exiting rollback ________ Use of any attachment which alters movement or circulation of tail ________ Use of more than index or first finger between reins ________ st Complete stop before 1 marker in run in pattern ________ Failure to be on correct lead for turn or less when rounding end of arena for run-around ________ Failure to be on correct lead for more than turn when rounding end of arena for run-around ________ Failure to wear appropriate WS attire ________ AHA EEC - updated 12/26/12 Abuse of animal ________ Equipment failure that delays pattern ________ Over/under spin up to 1/8 turn ________ Blatant disobedience ________ Failure to remain a minimum of 20 from side of arena when approaching stop or rollback _______ Failure to complete pattern as written/ performing maneuvers out of order ________ Break of gait ________ Using romal with finger(s) between reins ________ Walk in pattern: failure to stop or walk prior to canter departure or cantering prior to reaching center of arena ________ Use of either hand to instill fear or praise ________ Holding saddle with either hand ________ Out of lead each 1/4 circle or part of ________ Use of illegal equipment ________ Over/Under Spin up to 1/4 ________ Failure to completely pass specified marker before initiating stop position ________ Jogging beyond 2 strides but less than circle or length of arena ________ Balking or refusal that delays pattern ________ Not providing horse for inspection ________ Backing more than 2 strides when not called for in pattern ________ Spurring in front of cinch ________ Running away or failure to guide where you cannot tell if he is on pattern ________ On run in pattern failure to be at canter st or break of gait prior to 1 marker ________ Delayed change of lead by 1 stride when lead change required in pattern ________ Disrespect by exhibitor ________ Turn of 90 Degrees when not called for ________ Use of two hands or changing hands ________ Freezing up in spins or rollback ________ Fall to ground by horse or rider ________ Over spin beyond 1/4 ________ Dropping rein that contacts ground while horse in motion ________ Jogging more than circle or length of arena while starting circle, circling or exiting roll ack ________ Jogging up to 2 strides when beginning circle or exiting rollback ________ Use of any attachment which alters movement or circulation of tail ________ Use of more than index or first finger between reins ________ st Complete stop before 1 marker in run in pattern ________ Failure to be on correct lead for turn or less when rounding end of arena for run-around ________ Failure to be on correct lead for more than turn when rounding end of arena for run-around ________ Failure to wear appropriate WS attire ________

Reining effective 12/1/13