Falls of Rider or Horse

GL217 Falls of Rider or Horse

1. A rider has fallen if s/he is involuntarily disengaged from his horse which requires them to remount.

2. A horse is considered to have fallen when the shoulder and haunch on the same side have touched the ground.

3. The fall of a horse and/or rider will disqualify the entry if the fall was due to bad manners of the horse or if the safety of the rider is threatened. A fall in the Western, Reining and Dressage divisions require disqualification. Refer to Breed Specific judging standards.

CHAPTER 3 – CLASS TYPES The status of Maiden, Novice or Limit entries is as of the closing date of entries for any particular show. Ribbons won in one-horse classes do not count.