2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

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(5) Turning head severely.
(6) Squatting in the corner.
(7) Incorrect position.
(8) Failure to be in correct lead before horse moves
into position on the steer.
F. Disqualification – In all Judged Team Roping events, it is an
automatic disqualification when both the Header and Heeler fail
to complete both catches within one (1) minute from the time
the steer leaves the chute.
M7. Judged steer stopping
A. Entries to be judged on manners behind the barrier, and at all
times. The Pinto shall be judged on the rate of speed to steer,
ability of entry to rate, check, stop straight and to stop and turn
the steer to face Pinto.
B. There is a time limit of one (1) minute or two (2) loops,
whichever comes first. If roper fails to catch, he/she will retire
from the arena with no score.
C. Classes shall be scored on a point basis of 0 to 100 points,
with 70 points denoting an average performance. Any
unnecessary whipping, jerking of reins, talking or any noise
making, slapping, jerking of rope or any unnecessary action
to induce the Pinto to perform better, will be considered a fault
and scored accordingly.
M8. Team Penning
A. A team of Pintos must cut out from the herd and pen within
a two (2) minute time limit three (3) head of cattle with the
assigned (same) identity number or colored neckband.
B. Once committed to their cattle, the team is completely
responsible for their animals. A team exhibiting any
unnecessary roughness to the cattle or Pintos, or
unsportsmanlike conduct, will be disqualified. No hazing or
popping of romal or reins on chaps will be allowed.
C. To be judged on fastest time.
D. Complete rules may be obtained from the PtHA business
office. Points will awarded to each PtHA registered animal on
placing teams.
E. Further information available from the United States Team
Penning Association, PO Box 4170 Fort Worth, TX, 76164.
M9. Breakaway Roping
A. This is a timed roping event with a two-minute time limit. Refer
to Rule M4.
B. Horse must start from behind a barrier. A ten (10) second
penalty will be added to the time for breaking the barrier.
Calves or hornless cattle must be used.
C. Two loops will be permitted. One or two ropes are to be tied
to the saddle horn by a heavy string, in such a manner as to
allow the rope to be released from the horn when the calf or
hornless cattle reaches the end of the rope. A visible cloth or
flag must be attached to the end of the rope tied to the horn to
make it easier for the flagger to see it break free.
D. Should the roper desire to use a second loop, he may either
recoil if carrying only one rope or use a second rope tied to the
saddle horn. If the second loop falls loose, it cannot be rebuilt.
E. The contestant may free his/her first rope from the horn after a
miss before getting his/her second loop ready if he/she wishes.
F. The contestant shall receive no time should he break the rope
from the horn by hand or touch the rope or string after the
catch is made. If the rope dallies or will not break free when
the calf reaches the end of it, the contestant will receive no
time.
G. Time will be called from drop of flag at barrier to the break of
rope string from the saddle horn. A legal catch is to be any
loop that goes completely over the head of the calf or hornless
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