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    Judging

    General Rules

      1. In equitation/horsemanship classes, only the rider is being judged therefore no penalty should be assessed because of the horse’s conformation, color or movement.
       
      2. Falling off a horse results in elimination.
       
      3. Three refusals over jumps by a horse results in elimination.
       
      4. Any rider not having her mount under sufficient control shall be removed from the ring by the show stewards and shall be disqualified or remounted at their discretion.
       
      5. Riders must remain on the same mount throughout all phases of an equitation or horsemanship class until the judge requests a change.
       
      6. Riders are allowed minimal preperation time with their assigned horse.

    English Rules
    General-- The rider should have a workmanlike appearance, seat and hands light and supple, conveying the impression of complete control.

    Western Rules
    General-- The rider will be judged on seat, hands, and the ability to control and show the horse. Results as shown by the performance of the horse are not to be considered more important than the method used by the rider in obtaining them.

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