Each obstacle will be worth 10 points. Points can be given in .5 increments.
Obstacles not completed will receive a zero. Riders will still receive a score for the course.
SCORING SYSTEM
0 – Not Attempted
1 – Obstacle not Completed. Attempt made, uncooperative horse, 3 refusals.
Obstacle is not at least half completed.
2 – Bad. Attempt made, uncooperative horse, 2 refusals.
Obstacle mostly completed.
3 – Poor. Attempt made, uncooperative horse, 1 refusal. Significant issues with basics.
Obstacle completed.
4 – Not Satisfactory. Obstacle completed with hesitation, rough but done
5 – Completed. Obstacle completed w/ slight deviation or hesitation
6 – Satisfactory. Obstacle completed as expected.
7 – Good. Obstacle completed smoothly and willingly
Note: To score an 8 or above – the horse must be willing, confident and brave, moving with rhythm and balance. The rider must be a partner to the horse, using small cues, timing and feel. The pair should be working together effortlessly.
8 – Very Good. Obstacle completed willingly and with finesse
9 – Excellent. Obstacle completed willingly with a noticeable higher quality.
10 – Obstacle completed willingly w/ a higher degree of quality and extreme
BONUS POINTS
Obstacle Creativity: 0-5 points
Obstacles which are sufficient to get the job done receive a 3. When extra care and effort are added, the score may be as high as 5.
Partnership: 0-5 points
The horse and rider should work together demonstrating their partnership without resistance while being willing and responsive.
Horsemanship: 0-5 points
The rider should exhibit correct horsemanship, small cues, confidence and skill. The rider’s choices such as approaches to obstacles and lines of travel, effect this score.
PENALTIES
10 Point penalty:
Email wording: When submitting your video – name, horse name, course, class and video link must be included.
Video issues: Videos must be filmed Horizontal. Camera person must stand in designated position.
Caller/Coaching – Coaching by any person, which is not the reader who is reading the directions only, will occur a penalty up to 10 points for each occurrence as determined by the judge. The Beginning Youth and Lead Line classes are the exception to this rule.
DQ: