Ridden TREC – Staircase Up In Hand

Description

A natural or man-made fixed staircase of 3 or more steps flagged at the entrance and exit.

– Length: 5 to 10 m according to the degree of slope
– Front width: minimum 1 m
– Stair Depth: Around 0.4m (16”)
– Stair Height: 0.20 to 0.30 m (8 – 12”)

Objective

To lead the horse up the staircase at a walk, highlighting the calmness and balance of the horse as well as the correct approach and attitude of the rider. Horse to follow on a loose rein, and maintain a respectful distance from the rider.

Walk is mandatory.

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Scoring This Obstacle

See also: Ridden Obstacles / Scoring

Effectiveness Faults (E Score) -3 per incident

BEFORE the obstacle:

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

Note: Horse may skip stair step(s) if the rhythm of the stride is consistent

(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)

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Judge’s Scorecard:

A. E Score: 7 / S Score: 3 / Total: 10