SHW378. FAULTS. Faults can be classified as minor, major or severe. The judge will determine the appropriate classification of a fault based upon the degree and/or frequency of the infraction.
SHW378.1 Minor faults include:
Break of gait at walk or jog/trot for 1 stride
Sliding a pivot foot or lifting foot and replacing in same place
SHW378.2 Major faults include:
Not performing gait or not stopping within 10 feet of designated area
Break of gait at walk or jog/trot for more than 1 stride
Splitting the cone
Stepping out of or moving the hind end significantly during a pivot or turn
Failure to stay in set-up during presentation
Over/under turning 1/8 to ΒΌ of designated turn
SHW378.3. Severe Faults (avoids disqualification but should be placed below other exhibitors that do not incur a severe fault) include:
Exhibitor is not in the required position during inspection
Exhibitor touching the horse or kicking or pointing their feet at the horse's feet during set up
Standing directly in front of the horse
Loss of lead shank or holding chain or two hands on shank.
Severe disobedience including rearing or pawing; horse kicking at other horses, exhibitors or judge; or horse continuously circling the exhibitor