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
Course Completeness: 0-5 points
Design: 0-5 points
Partnership: 0-5 points
Horsemanship: 0-5 points