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November 2009 (Reining) - Intro Video - 4-Horse Video - 2-Horse Video
Reining
The reining horse is very easily guided, controlled and handled by the rider. The rider is able to ask for cues very easily with response by the horse. Reining horses complete a predetermined pattern from a breed rule book and are scored on each individual maneuver that makes up a reining run.
Reining Maneuvers (in no particular order)
- Circles - round with obvious change of size and speed
- Lead changes - smooth with front and rear legs changing simultaneously
- Stops - begin with a straight, controlled rundown into a straight and hard stop, sliding on hind feet while remaining mobile with front feet
- Spins - with speed and dispatch, planting inside hind foot as pivot foot and crossing over with front feet
- Rollbacks - begin with fluid and powerful stop and then turn 180 degrees without hesitation
- Backup - straight and willing
Judge Categories
- Functional correctness - follows prescribed pattern
- Athleticism - smoothness and precision with which maneuvers are performed
- Attitude - quiet and relaxed, showing controlled speed throughout pattern
Scoring
Scores range from 0 to infinity, with scores of 70 denoting an "average" performance. Each maneuver is scored: 1 1/2 = excellent, 1 = very good, 1/2 = good, 0 = average, -1/2 = poor, -1 = very poor, -1 1/2 = extremely poor. Maneuver scores are added to or subtracted from 70 to get a composite score, and penalty points are recorded.
Final score = composite score - penalties
Reference: Youth & Collegiate Horse Judging Leader Guide
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