©Kim Stoddard
Description
A flagged footbridge positioned on the ground, across a stream, or between two banks with on or 2 handrails approx. 1 meter high. Dimensions are the same for all Levels.
– Length: 5 m
– Width: around 1 m
– Height above the ground: 0.50 to 1.20 m
Objective
To lead horse across a footbridge showing willingness of the horse and the correct actions of the rider. Horse to follow on a loose rein keeping a respectful distance.
Walk is Mandatory.
Scoring This Obstacle
See also: Ridden Obstacles / Scoring
Effectiveness Faults (E Score) -3 per incident
BEFORE the obstacle:
– Running Out
– Error of Course Corrected
– Stepping Back
– Refusal
– Circling
IN the obstacle:
– Break of Gait
Style Faults (S Score) -1 per incident.
– Irregular Forward Motion
– Progression on Tense Reins
– Loss of Balance of the Horse or the Rider
– Incorrect Rider Aids
– Horse Moving Sideways
– Horse’s Nose Passing Rider’s Shoulder
(Flapping Stirrups – see Penalties).
Penalties (P Score)
– Brutality (-5)
– Dangerous Handling (-5)
– Fall of Horse or Rider (Rider Excused)
– Leaving The Obstacle (-10)
– Flapping Stirrups / USA (-1)
– Other Obstacle Specific Penalties
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Ridden TREC Obstacles / Scoring
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JUDGES SCORECARD
A. E Score: 7 / S Score: 1 Tense Reins, Rider Position / Total: 8
B. E Score: 7 / S Score: 2 Eyes Down / Total: 9
C. E Score: 0 / S Score: 0 Total: 0*
D. E Score: 7 / S Score 3 / Total: 10
* Rider did not cross bridge / Outside of obstacle.