Description:
Riders will be asked to mount their horse.
Options:
- Mount with an obstacle – log, ditch, etc
- Mount on the off side
- Mount carrying an object that was retrieved
- Mount simulating an injury
How is it Judged?
- Horses should remain still – penalties for movement
- Rider should have control of reins at all times
- Rider should be facing slightly forward and grab mane (safest position should horse move)
- Stirrup placement should be on ball of foot
- Rider should clear the cantel and horse’s rump
- Rider should land softly
- Rider can use terrain to assist in mounting and or a mounting block will be available
- Point off for:
- Saddle movement or dislodged
- Horse Moves
- Loss of control
- Horse puts head down and grazes
- Rider “plops” in saddle – heavy landing
- Rider faces the tail
- Rider grabs horn instead of mane
- Rider kicks horse accidentally