2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

ClassEs
b. No attempt to perform an obstacle.
c. Equipment failure that delays completion of pattern.
d. Touching the horse on the neck to lower the head or
use of free hand to instill fear or praise.
e. Fall to the ground by horse or rider.
f. Riding outside designated boundary marker of the
course.
g. Failure to enter, exit or work obstacle from correct side
or direction.
h. Failure to perform correct line of travel within or
between obstacles.
i. Third refusal, balk or attempt to evade an obstacle by
shying or backing more than two (2) strides away.
3. One-Half (1⁄2) Point Penalty
Each tick of log, pole, cone or obstacle.
4. One (1) Point Penalty
a. Each hit of or stepping on a log, pole, cone or obstacle.
b. Break of gait at walk or jog for two (2) strides or less.
c. Both front or hind feet in a single-strided slot or space.
d. Skipping over or failing to step into required space.
e. Split pole in lope-over.
5. Three (3) Point Penalty
a. Break of gait at walk or jog for more than two (2)
strides.
b. Out of lead or break of gait at lope/cantor (except when
correcting an incorrect lead).
c. Knocking down an elevated pole, cone, barrel or plant
obstacle or severely disturbing an obstacle.
6. Three (3) to Five (5) Point Penalty (Depending on severity)
Stepping outside the confines of, falling or jumping off
an obstacle (back through, bridge, side pass, box, water
box) with one foot.
7. Five (5) Point Penalty
a. Dropping slicker or object required to be carried on
course.
b. First refusal, balk or attempt to evade an obstacle by
shying or backing more than two (2) strides away.
c. Loss of control or letting go of gate.
d. Stepping outside the confines of, falling or jumping
off an obstacle (back through, bridge, sidepass, box,
water box) with more than one (1) foot.
8. Five (5) or more penalty points:
a. Blatant disobedience (kicking out, biting, rearing,
striking).
b. Failure to ever demonstrate correct lead or gait if
designated.
c. Failure to complete obstacle.
d. Second refusal, balk or attempt to evade an obstacle
by shying or backing more than two (2) strides away.
l5. yearling Horse or utility Trail in-Hand
A. General
Only Western Attire and Tack are permitted in this class.
B. Exhibitor Requirements.
1. Exhibitor must use only the right hand on the lead where
the chain begins, and lead on the horse’s left side. A chain
may be used under the chin or hanging from the halter.
Leads may be used without chains. Exhibitor must use
only the left hand to carry the excess lead, looped loosely
except when:
a. Carrying an object from one part of the arena to
another.
b. Dragging an object from one part of the arena to
another.
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