SubscribeObstacle Course
The Obstacle Course
The Rider/Handler must maneuver their pony through preset obstacle course.
Ponies will be blindfolded. There will be cones to weave through, a Pattern to
follow and a jump. Verbal command to JUMP is acceptable. The course will be
provided to the drivers prior to the class. The pattern should not be shared
with the pony. Ponies will be held in a ready ring prior to their turn at the
pattern (that is, where they can’t watch). After they have executed the pattern
they may watch the remainder of the competition.
Scoring is as follows:
Lowest score wins.
+15 points penalty for skipping an obstacle (each instance)
+5 points penalty for rubbing an obstacle or wall with hoof or having to back
up or correct through an obstacle
+1 point penalty for use of verbal commands such as RIGHT, LEFT, FORWARD.
(Whoa, Easy, Jump and clicking noises are permitted without fault)
-2 point bonus for any portion completed at a trot or canter (each instance)
In the event of a tie, the elapsed run time of the course will be used as a tie
breaker.
