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listed above for a maximum possible score of 60.
Horsemanship (50 points)
a) Degree of Difficulty (25 points): Presenting the horse bridleless or
at liberty, more advanced flatwork, or use of props, for example b) Demeanor of Horse (25 points)
Performances exceeding the maximum eight-minute arena time (five- minute judged performance and three-minute set up/tear down) will incur a .5-point penalty for every full second in the arena over the allowed time.
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 (110 points)
The top five placed horses may earn an additional 110 points during their Finale performances.
All scores are the average of points awarded by each of two judges.
Eliminations
Trainers will be immediately excused and receive No Score for per- formances that involve pyrotechnics, a fall of horse or Trainer, or any riding deemed by the judges to be unsafe.
Ties
Ties will be broken with the Degree of Difficulty score from the Prelim- inary test.
Trainers must choose equipment that is safe and not harsh to the horse. Non-traditional or potentially controversial equipment may be pre- approved by the RRP in advance of the competition. Email inquiries to secretary@tbmakeover.org.
Costumes and props for both horse and rider must be designed with consideration for safety and family-friendly presentation. Additionally, the RRP discourages acts of cultural appropriation in Freestyle rou- tines, defined as “the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the customs, practices, ideas, etc. of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant people or society.” The horse has
Attire and Equipment
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