2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

ClassEs
the exhibitor to rope the animal without attempting to leave
the barrier (box), shall be considered a disqualification. At the
judge’s discretion, a rerun may be given if the animal being
roped leaves the arena or in the event of a malfunction of the
chute or barrier.
F. Scoring – Entries will be scored on a point basis of 0 to
100 with 70 points denoting an average performance. Each
maneuver will be scored from a plus three to a minus three, in
½ point increments.
1. The tie-down roping horse will be judged on four different
maneuvers:
a. Box and barrier.
b. Running and rating.
c. Stop.
d. Working the rope.
2. The following deductions will result:
a. One (1) Point.
Dragging the calf while being tied, deduct one point
for each three feet moved up to 12 feet.
b. Two (2) Point.
(1) Freeze-up in the box (refusing to move).
(2) Jumping the barrier.
(3) Setting up or scotching.
(4) Rubbing the rope.
(5) Failure to continue backing while roper is flanking
the calf.
(6) Slack in the rope.
c. Three (3) Point.
A two loop run.
d. Five (5) Point.
(1) Refusing to enter the box.
(2) Rearing in the box.
(3) Breaking the barrier.
(4) Running into the calf.
(5) Dragging the calf, after the calf is tied, from six to
12 feet (special consideration should be given for
excessive movement of the calf after the calf is
tied).
(6) Horse walking up the rope (rope on the ground).
(7) Blatant disobedience including kicking, biting,
bucking, rearing and striking.
e. Disqualified (0) – Score.
(1) Failure of calf to stay tied until roper has
remounted and ridden forward to loosen rope.
(2) Excessive schooling at any time in the arena.
(3) Whipping or hitting the horse with the rope.
(4) Initiating the run with the rope on the opposite
side of the horse’s neck than exhibitors roping
hand.
(5) Dragging the calf, while being tied or after the calf
is tied, more than 12 feet.
(6) Any attempt by the contestant to position a horse
behind the barrier enabling the contestant to rope
the animal without attempting to leave the box.
f. The following shall be faults scored according to
severity:
(1) Jerking the reins.
(2) Slapping.
(3) Jerking the rope or any unnecessary action to
enhance the performance of the horse or talking
or any noise-making.
(4) Turning around in the box.
(5) Turning head severely.
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