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nated zone, awarding a score of 0 to 10 on each fence. Three obstacles will have an added element of difficulty such as water, a gate, or a trot fence. These elements will have a coefficient of 2.
Mock Hunt (max points dependent on course design)
The three primary judges will divide the mock hunt course into three zones and separately judge the fences and activity within their desig- nated zone, awarding a score of 0 to 10 on each fence. Judges will also award Overall Impression scores of 0 to 10 in three categories:
a) Rideability in a Group (10 points): Pleasant to ride - no bucking, crow-hopping, head tossing, etc.
b) Open Gallop (10 points): Demonstrates a clear gallop which is at a manageable pace, no pulling, bearing down on the forehand, etc.
c) Demeanor at checks while the horse is in their zone (10 points): Demonstrates patience/calmness while waiting at checks, standing or circling quietly. No pawing, jigging, etc.
Due to the fast-paced group nature of the mock hunt, judges may use fence judges and/or video to aid in accurately assessing entries. Horses’ coats may also be marked with their competitor number using cow chalk or other non-permanent, washable method.
For the preliminary test, the scores awarded by the three judges in the under saddle and mock hunt Overall Impressions will each be averaged and added to the sum of fence scores from the individual test and mock hunt.
Placings 6th and below will be determined by the sum of preliminary scores. Placings 1st-5th will add an additional Finale score to their pre- liminary score to determine final placings.
Finale (max points dependent on course design)
In the Finale, horses will compete for a fourth score that will be com- prised of scores of 0 to 10 on each fence or obstacle. Scores awarded by the three judges will be averaged for the final score.
Eliminations/Faults
Four faults per disobedience will be deducted from the total score of each jumping phase. Horses may have up to four cumulative disobe- diences per jumping phase before they are eliminated at which point they may complete the test for No Score at discretion of the judge. Trainers
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