2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

c. Jump heights will be increased not less than three (3)
inches and no more than six (6) inches in height for
each jump-off round.
d. The Pinto with the fewest faults will be declared the
winner.
e. Number of jumps to be raised is at the discretion of the
judge.
f. When jump height reaches 34”, exhibitors will be
timed on the course and those times will be used to
determine the placings if there are ties in the number
of faults.
3. Scoring
a. In scoring Jumpers, an in-and-out is to be considered
as two jumps. Jumpers are scored on a mathematical
basis and penalty faults, include knockdowns and
refusals as follows:
(1) Knockdowns— 4 faults. An obstacle is considered
knocked down when, in jumping an obstacle,
a Pinto or exhibitor, by contact, lowers the
established height of the fence in any way.
(2) Refusals – 3 faults. Stopping at an obstacle
without knocking it down and without backing,
followed by jumping from a standstill is not
penalized. However, if the halt continues or if the
Pinto backs even a single step, side steps, or
circles to retake the fence, a refusal is incurred.
(3) Circling after crossing starting line – 3 faults.
Any form of circle or circles whereby the Pinto
crosses its original track between two consecutive
obstacles or stops advancing toward or turns
away from the next fence except to retake an
obstacle after a disobedience.
(4) Crossing your own path (as in circling between
fences, not as in retaking a fence from a refusal)
– 3 faults. A Pinto that has been penalized for
circling cannot then be penalized again for
crossing its own path at the same obstacle.
b. Elimination
(1) Three (3) refusals
(2) Off course
(3) Fall of Pinto and/or exhibitor.
4. Tack and Attire
a. Whips are permitted but shall not be used to
encourage the Pinto to jump.
b. Exhibitor foot wear is optional
c. Front leg wraps and boots are optional.
d. A plain leather halter is to be used.
E. Hunter Class
1. Hunter Course Design
a. Hunters are to be judged on style, manners, and way
of going with preference given to those Pintos who
cover the course at an even pace, with free flowing
strides, as in a brisk trot or canter, but must maintain
same gait throughout course.
b. Sample courses to be provided to show management.
c. Jumps must be a minimum height of eighteen (18)
inches and maximum of twenty-four (24) inches.
d. There will be a minimum of four (4) obstacles, and
Pintos are to make a minimum of six (6) jumps and a
maximum of eight (8) jumps.
e. Jumps must simulate those found in the hunting field,
such as brush, stone wall, gate, white fence, chicken
coop, oxer, and in-and-out.
2011 PtHA Rule Book 169
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