Hoof
check:
Horse will stand quietly. The criterion for this obstacle
is a safe leg pick up, not the method of cueing the horse
to pick up the leg. If the rider is holding the horse rather
than tying him, letting go of the lead rope will be penalized,
unless horse ground ties.
Drag or pull:
This is an advanced obstacle, Tenderfoot class will not complete.
The rider shall hold the rope in their right hand. No tying
hard and fast or dallying. The rider should demonstrate awareness
by looking at both the drag object and the direction they
are going. The horse or rider should never become entangled
in the rope. Horse to stand quietly during preparation then
pull or drag an object quietly and in control. Wrapping the
rope around the rider's working hand is to be severely penalized.
Standing
tied:
Some obstacles may require riders to tie their horse. Horses
will be tied with the halter and lean rope or correctly
configured halter-bridle, using a knot that is safe and
appropriate for the situation and horse. The knot must be
secure and the horse must be tied in a location that is
safe for the horse, the rider and any bystanders, other
tied horses and their handlers. Horses will stand quietly
while tied.
NOTE: A quick release knot should be used, the rope should
be "locked" before leaving the horse.
Jumping:
Jumping on, into, off of, through, or over any obstacle,
unless required to do so, is a major fault.
Stopping:
At a walk a horse should stop with little aid from the rider.
Effort will increase slightly for the trot/gait, and again
for the canter. The horse should stand quietly after the
stop.
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