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British TREC
PTV Data Sheets
Number Obstacle Ridden/led
Obstacles judged by Effectiveness + Gait
G-1 Bending Ridden
G-2 Cloverleaf/shamrock Ridden
G-3L Corridor Led
G-3R Corridor Ridden
G-4 Low branches Ridden
Obstacles judged by Effectiveness + Style
- Change of gait not penalised
S-1L Ditch Led
S-1R Ditch Ridden
S-2 Gate Ridden
S-3 Hedge Ridden
S-4 Mount from block
S-5 Mount from ground
S-6 Path crossing Ridden
S-7L Step down Led
S-7R Step down Ridden
S-8L Step up Led
S-8R Step up Ridden
S-9L Tree trunk Led
S-9R Tree trunk Ridden
- Change of gait penalised
S-10 Bank Ridden
S-11 Dip/crater Ridden
S-12L Incline down Led
S-12R Incline down Ridden
S-13L Incline up Led
S-13R Incline up Ridden
S-14 Neck rein Ridden
S-15 Reinback Ridden
- Obstacle must be negotiated in walk
S-16L Footbridge Led
S-16R Footbridge Ridden
S-17 Horse trailer Led
S-18L S bend Led
S-18R S bend Ridden
S-19L Staircase down Led
S-19R Staircase down Ridden
S-20L Staircase up Led
S-20R Staircase up Ridden
S-21 Water crossing Ridden
Obstacles judged by Time
T-1L Immobility Led
T-1R Immobility Ridden
Page 1 1st edition (issued 1 September 2014)
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PTV Obstacle Scoring Guidelines
Effectiveness + Gait obstacle
Total mark = Effectiveness (E) + Gait (G) – Deductions (D) – Penalties (P)
0 for Effectiveness gives zero for the obstacle, unless penalties are given.
Negative Gait marks and Deductions cannot give a negative score for the obstacle, if effectiveness + gait –
deductions = negative then zero is given for the obstacle.
Penalties can lead to a negative score for the obstacle.
Effectiveness (E):
Fault Points
No fault; Did not touch; No refusal or disobedience; Did not break stride. 7
st
One fault; Touched once; 1 refusal or disobedience; Broke stride once. 4
nd
Two faults; Touched twice; 2 refusal or disobedience; Broke stride twice. 1
rd
Three faults; Touched three times; 3 refusal or disobedience; Three breaks of stride. 0
If the horse changes gait and then resumes the original one the second change is not an effectiveness fault (ie canter to trot to
canter is 1 fault).
Gait (G): Falls:
Ridden obstacles Points Horse fall (horse’s shoulders and quarters have touched the
Canter +3 ground): Elimination.
Rider fall: 65 penalties for first fall, elimination for second
Trot 0
fall.
Walk -2 Rider fall when leading: zero score for the obstacle.
In-Hand obstacles Points
Trot +3 Holding rider:
Walk 0 If you hold a rider on course for any reason, time how long
If the horse changes gait in the obstacle then the gait mark you held them for and write the number of minutes and
given is that for the slowest gait seen. seconds held in the Comments column.
Deductions (D): Not attempting/ Missing obstacle:
If a rider informs you that they are not attempting an
Points
obstacle or that they wish to do a ridden obstacle led or
Foot Outside obstacle -10 vice versa, write 0 in the Total column.
In-Hand Obstacles Points If a rider misses your obstacle without informing you that
Flapping stirrups (one or both stirrups) -1 they intend to, or does a ridden obstacle led or vice versa
without informing you, write X in the Total column.
Penalties (P):
Points Comments:
Please make a note in the Comments column about
Brutality -3
anything relevant (any effectiveness faults, horse with
Dangerous method -3 running martingale being led from reins, time held, falls or
rider not attempting or bypassing obstacle).
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G-1 - BENDING
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Gait
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 6 posts 6.0m apart
Level 2 6 posts 6.0m apart
Level 3 6 posts 6.0m apart
Level 4 6 posts 5.0m apart
Equipment…
6 posts or cones
Marking equipment: sand, paint etc.
2 red flags, 2 white flags, 1 number,
Features…
A slalom course through 6 poles in a line
Distance between the posts 5 to 6 metres
Height of poles 1 to 2 metres, cones 0.2m to 0.5m
Width of route 4 metres
Starting and finishing gate 2 to 4 metres from start and finish pole or cone
Objectives…
Ride through the slalom course without touching the posts while keeping to the initially chosen gait.
Effectiveness faults…
Touching the posts
Change of gait including break in forward motion
Running out, circling
Refusal including stepping back
Choice of gait…
Canter
Trot
Walk
Where there is a change of the gait the obstacle is marked at lowest gait. Resumption of initial gait is not
acknowledged
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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G-2 – CLOVERLEAF/SHAMROCK
Scoring
guidelines:
Effectiveness
+ Gait
Equipment…
2 red flags and 2 white flags, 1 number
3 large obstacles (barrels, bales, trees, natural obstacles, etc) of 1.3m height minimum
3 letters and coloured flags (2 red and 1 white)
Features…
The cloverleaf consists of 3 loops around obstacles in the order of the letters on the obstacles.
Minimum distance between the obstacles is 15m
Minimum distance from the entrance gate to the furthest obstacle is 25m.
Objectives…
The rider negotiates the obstacles in order A to C as shown in the diagram without touching them. The
obstacles are ridden in the order A from the left to right, B from the right to left and C from the left to right.
Effectiveness faults…
Touching an obstacle
Change of gait including break in forward motion
Running out, circling
Refusal including stepping back
Choice of gaits…
Walk, Trot or Canter
Where there is a change of the gait the obstacle is marked at lowest gait. Resumption of initial gait is not
acknowledged
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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G-3R –CORRIDOR (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Gait
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Width: 0.7m
Level 2 Width: 0.6m
Level 3 Width: 0.5m
Level 4 Width: 0.5m
Equipment…
2 red flags
2 white flags
1 number
4 half round bars of 4m
Features…
This is marked out with bars placed and fixed on the ground
Length: 8m
Width: from 0.5m to 0.7m
Objectives…
Ride through the corridor without touching the bars while keeping to the initially chosen gait.
Effectiveness faults…
Touching the bars
Change of gait including break in forward motion
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Choice of gait…
Canter
Trot
Walk
Where there is a change of the gait the obstacle is marked at lowest gait.
Resumption of initial gait is not acknowledged
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
Page 5 1st edition (issued 1 September 2014)British TREC
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G-3L –CORRIDOR (LED)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Gait
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Width: 0.7m
Level 2 Width: 0.6m
Level 3 Width: 0.5m
Level 4 Width: 0.5m
Equipment…
2 red flags
2 white flags
1 number
4 half round bars of 4m
Features…
This is marked out with bars placed and fixed on the ground
Length: 8m
Width: from 0.5m to 0.7m
Objectives…
The horse and rider must move through the corridor without touching the bars while keeping to the initially
chosen gait.
Effectiveness faults…
The horse or rider touching the bars
Change of gait including break in forward motion
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Choice of gait…
Trot
Walk
Where there is a change of the gait the obstacle is marked at lowest gait.
Resumption of initial gait is not acknowledged
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups -1 (one or both stirrups)
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
Page 6 1st edition (issued 1 September 2014)British TREC
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G-4 – LOW BRANCHES (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Gait
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 3 branches 35cm above the withers
Level 2 3 branches 30cm above the withers
Level 3 4 branches 20cm above the withers
Level 4 5 branches 20cm above the withers
Equipment…
2 red flags
2 white flags
1 number
3 to 5 removable low branches
Supports graduated from 1.20m to 2.10m
Features…
3 to 5 low branches unfixed at a maximum of 1m apart
Width 1.8m
Reasonably even ground without significant slope
Objectives…
Pass under the low branches without knocking them off while keeping to the initially chosen gait.
Effectiveness faults…
Knocking down or displacing one or more branches
Change of gait including break in forward motion
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Choice of gaits…
Walk
Trot
Canter
Where there is a change of the gait the obstacle is marked at lowest gait.
Resumption of initial gait is not acknowledged
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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PTV Obstacle Scoring Guidelines
Effectiveness + Style obstacle
Total mark = Effectiveness (E) + Style (S) – Deductions (D) – Penalties (P)
0 for Effectiveness gives zero for the obstacle, unless penalties are given.
Negative Style marks and Deductions cannot give a negative score for the obstacle, if effectiveness + style
– deductions = negative then zero is given for the obstacle.
Penalties can lead to a negative score for the obstacle.
Effectiveness:
Fault Points
No fault; Did not touch; No refusal or disobedience; Did not break stride (if appropriate). 7
st
One fault; Touched once; 1 refusal or disobedience; Broke stride once (if appropriate). 4
nd
Two faults; Touched twice; 2 refusal or disobedience; Broke stride twice (if appropriate). 1
rd
Three faults; Touched three times; 3 refusal or disobedience; Three breaks of stride (if appropriate). 0
Style: Falls:
Style Points Horse fall (horse’s shoulders and quarters have touched the
Very good +3 ground): Elimination.
Good +2 Rider fall: 65 penalties for first fall, elimination for second
Quite good +1 fall.
Average 0 Rider fall when leading: zero score for the obstacle.
Mediocre -1
Bad -2 Holding rider:
Deductions: If you hold a rider on course for any reason, time how long
Points you held them for and write the number of minutes and
Foot outside obstacle -10 seconds held in the Comments column.
In-Hand Obstacles Points
Not attempting/ Missing obstacle:
Flapping stirrups (one or both stirrups) -1
If a rider informs you that they are not attempting an
obstacle or that they wish to do a ridden obstacle led or
Mounting Points
vice versa, write 0 in the Total column.
Stirrup backwards -1 If a rider misses your obstacle without informing you that
Per second over allocated time -1 they intend to, or does a ridden obstacle led or vice versa
Penalties: without informing you, write X in the Total column.
Points
Brutality -3 Comments:
Dangerous method -3 Please make a note in the Comments column about
anything relevant (any effectiveness faults, horse with
running martingale being led from reins, time held, falls or
rider not attempting or bypassing obstacle).
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S-1R –DITCH (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Width: 0.6m Front width: 4.0m
Level 2 Width: 0.9m Front width: 3.0m
Level 3 Width: 1.3m Front width: 3.0m
Level 4 Width: 1.5m Front width: 3.0m
Equipment…
2 red flags, 2 white flags
1 number
Features…
Natural or man-made, this may be possible to cross without jumping. It can be with or without
water.
Firm ground with safe take-off and landing
Width: 0.6m to 1.5m
Depth: 0.5m to 1.0m
Front: 3m to 4m
Objectives…
To be ridden to highlight the willingness of the horse as well as the correct approach of the rider allowing
control whether jumping or not.
Changes of gait and jumping from a standstill are allowed.
Effectiveness faults…
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in a straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-1L –DITCH (LED)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Width: 0.6m Front width: 4.0m
Level 2 Width: 0.7m Front width: 4.0m
Level 3 Width: 0.9m Front width: 3.0m
Level 4 Width: 1.1m Front width: 3.0m
Equipment…
2 red flags
2 white flags
1 number
Features…
The obstacle should have a distinct edge
Firm ground with safe take-off and landing
Width 0.7m to 1.1m
Front 3.0m to 4.0m
Maximum depth 0.5m
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Changes of gait and jumping from a standstill are allowed.
Effectiveness faults…
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Rider leading on a loose rein
The horse’s muzzle not ahead of the rider’s shoulder line
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups -1 (one or both stirrups)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-2 - GATE
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Equipment…
1 red flag
1 white flag
1 number
1 gate in metal tube, or wood, etc.
No part of the gate should stick out from the frame. The gate should swing freely in both directions.
Features…
The rider must open and close the gate while remaining on horseback. The rider must not let go of the gate,
however changing hands without releasing the gate is allowed.
Height: 1.1 to 1.3 metres
Width: 2 to 4 metres
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness and correct movement of the horse.
Effectiveness faults…
Letting go of the gate (1 deliberate letting go of gate does not give 0 for obstacle)
Refusal including stepping back before the obstacle
Running out
Circling
Horse barging gate
Style evaluation…
Fluid forward movement
Horse does not touch the gate
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Discreet rider aids
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
Page 11 1st edition (issued 1 September 2014)British TREC
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S-3 – HEDGE
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Height: 0.6m Front width: 4.0m
Level 2 Height: 0.7m Front width: 3.0m
Level 3 Height: 0.8m Front width: 3.0m
Level 4 Height: 0.9m Front width: 3.0m
Equipment…
1 red flag
1 white flag
1 number
Features…
Natural or man-made. This must be jumped.
Firm ground with safe take-off and landing
Height: 0.6m to 1.1m
Thickness: Maximum 0.5m
Front width: 3m to 4m
Objectives…
To be ridden to highlight the willingness of the horse as well as the correct approach of the rider allowing
control of the horse.
Changes of gait and jumping from a standstill are allowed.
Effectiveness faults…
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion and impulsion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Discreet rider aids
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
Page 12 1st edition (issued 1 September 2014)British TREC
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S-4 – MOUNT FROM BLOCK
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Enter mounted or in-hand, 25 seconds to mount
Level 2 Enter mounted or in-hand, 20 seconds to mount
Level 3 Enter mounted or in-hand, 15 seconds to mount
Level 4 Enter mounted or in-hand, 15 seconds to mount
Equipment…
The obstacle consists of a marked area at least 2.5m long and 2m wide containing a mounting block. The
area must start at least 1m before the block and extend for at least 1m after it. The block must be
positioned fully within the marked area.
2 flags, 1 number,
Stop watch
Marking equipment: sand, paint etc.
One mounting block, which may be natural or man-made.
Features…
The horse will be mounted from a block within a marked area (as described above).
The rider can enter the area mounted or led. If entering mounted both feet of the rider must touch
the ground when dismounting. If entering led the stirrups must be secure (up or crossed over the
saddle).
Mounting can be from the near or off side as decided by the course designer.
The timer starts when the horse enters the circle. The rider then has 15 to 25 seconds to mount and
mounting is considered to be complete when both feet are in the stirrups. The rider may vault on
the horse.
Objectives…
Demonstrate the obedience and calmness of the horse and the precision of the rider.
Effectiveness faults…
Horse moving a foot. (each movement equals 1 fault)
Exceeding time allowed (each second over time equals 1 penalty point)
Style evaluation…
Lightness, balance and accuracy of rider
Calmness and obedience of horse
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups when entering the area unmounted -1 (one or both stirrups)
Stirrups backwards -1 each stirrups)
Mounting from the wrong side -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
(ie not that specified by the course designer)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
Page 13 1st edition (issued 1 September 2014)British TREC
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S-5 – MOUNT FROM GROUND
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Enter mounted or in-hand, 25 seconds to mount
Level 2 Enter mounted or in-hand, 20 seconds to mount
Level 3 Enter mounted or in-hand, 15 seconds to mount
Level 4 Enter mounted or in-hand, 15 seconds to mount
Equipment…
The obstacle consists of a circle 2.5 metres in diameter.
2 flags, 1 number, Stop watch
Marking equipment: sand, paint etc.
A mounting block should be provided, adjacent to the mounting circle (such that the horse can be
mounted from the block while standing in the circle).
Features…
The horse will be mounted on level ground in a circle of 2.5m diameter.
The rider can enter the circle mounted or led. If entering mounted both feet of the rider must touch
the ground when dismounting. If entering led the stirrups must be secure (up or crossed over the
saddle).
Mounting can be from the near or off side as decided by the course designer.
The timer starts when the horse enters the circle. The rider then has 15 to 25 seconds to mount and
mounting is considered to be complete when both feet are in the stirrups. The rider may vault on
the horse.
Objectives…
Demonstrate the obedience and calmness of the horse and the precision of the rider.
Effectiveness faults…
Horse moving a foot. (each movement equals 1 fault)
Exceeding time allowed (each second over time equals 1 penalty point)
Style evaluation…
Lightness, balance and accuracy of rider
Calmness and obedience of horse
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups when entering the circle unmounted -1 (one or both stirrups)
Stirrups backwards -1 each stirrups)
Use of mounting block -2
Mounting from the wrong side -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
(ie not that specified by the course designer)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
Page 14 1st edition (issued 1 September 2014)British TREC
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S-6 – PATH CROSSING
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 2 strides, obstacle 1, 0.5m, obstacle 2, 0.6m
Level 2 2 strides, obstacle 1, 0.6m, obstacle 2, 0.7m
Level 3 1 or 2 strides,
obstacle 1, 0.7m, obstacle 2, 0.9m
Level 4 1 or 2 strides,
obstacle 1, 0.9m, obstacle 2, 1.1m
Equipment…
2 red flags, 2 white flags, 1 number, 2 letters: A and B
Features… Distances separating the two elements:
A combination of two obstacles TYPE OF PATH CROSSING ONE STRIDE TWO STRIDES
to be jumped Vertical – vertical 7.3m 10.5m
Firm ground with safe take-off Vertical – step up 7m 10m
and landing Vertical – step down 6m 9.5m
Height: 0.6m to 1.1m Step up – vertical 5.4m 9.5m
Distance between elements as Step down – vertical 7m 10m
per attached table Vertical – ditch 6.5m 9.5m
Front width: 3m to 4m Ditch – vertical 6.5m 9.5m
` Step up – step down 5.4m 7.5m
Step down – step down 6m 9.5m
Ditch – ditch Not permitted
Vertical = hedge or tree trunk
Objectives…
To be ridden to highlight the willingness of the horse as well as the correct approach of the rider allowing
control of the horse.
Changes of gait and jumping from a standstill are allowed.
If the horse refuses or runs out at the second element the whole obstacle must be attempted again.
Effectiveness faults…
Running out or circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion and impulsion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Discreet rider aids
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-7R – STEP DOWN (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Height: up to 0.6m Front width: minimum 3.0m
Level 2 Height: up to 0.7m Front width: minimum 3.0m
Level 3 Height: up to 0.9m Front width: minimum 2.5m
Level 4 Height: up to 1.1m Front width: minimum 2.5m
Equipment…
1 red flag, 1 white flag, 1 number
Features…
The obstacle must have a distinct drop down
Firm ground with safe take-off and landing
Height 0.6m to 1.1m
Front 2.5m to 3m
Objectives…
To be ridden to show the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Effectiveness faults…
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in a straight line
Discreet rider aids
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-7L – STEP DOWN (LED)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Height: up to 0.6m Front width: minimum
3.0m
Level 2 Height: up to 0.7m Front width: minimum
3.0m
Level 3 Height: up to 0.9m Front width: minimum
2.5m
Level 4 Height: up to 1.1m Front width: minimum
2.5m
Equipment…
1 red flag, 1 white flag, 1 number
Features…
The obstacle must have a distinct drop down
Firm ground with safe take-off and landing
Height 0.6m to 1.1m
Front 2.5m to 3m
A route may be provided for the rider on the side, this must not be taken by the horse
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Changes of gait and jumping from a standstill are allowed.
Effectiveness faults…
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Rider leading on a loose rein
The horse’s muzzle not ahead of the rider’s shoulder line
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups -1 (one or both stirrups)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
Page 17 1st edition (issued 1 September 2014)British TREC
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S-8R –STEP-UP (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Height: up to 0.6m Front width: minimum 3.0m
Level 2 Height: up to 0.7m Front width: minimum 3.0m
Level 3 Height: up to 0.9m Front width: minimum 2.5m
Level 4 Height: up to 1.1m Front width: minimum 2.5m
Equipment…
1 red flag
1 white flag
1 number
Features…
The obstacle must have a distinct edge
Firm ground with safe take-off and landing
Height 0.6m to 1.1m
Front 2.5m to 3m
Objectives…
To be ridden to show a good approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Changes of gait and jumping from a standstill are allowed.
Effectiveness faults…
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in a straight line
Discreet rider aids
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-8L –STEP-UP (LED)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Height: up to 0.6m Front width: minimum
3.0m
Level 2 Height: up to 0.7m Front width: minimum
3.0m
Level 3 Height: up to 0.9m Front width: minimum
2.5m
Level 4 Height: up to 0.9m Front width: minimum
2.5m
Equipment…
1 red flag, 1 white flag, 1 number
Features…
The obstacle must have a distinct edge
Firm ground with safe take-off and landing
Height 0.6m to 0.9m
Front 2.5m to 3m
A route may be provided for the rider on the side, this must not be taken by the horse
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Changes of gait and jumping from a standstill are allowed.
Effectiveness faults…
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Rider leading on a loose rein
The horse’s muzzle not ahead of the rider’s shoulder line
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups -1 (one or both stirrups)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-9R –TREE TRUNK (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Height: 0.6m Front width: 4.0m
Level 2 Height: 0.7m Front width: 3.0m
Level 3 Height: 0.8m Front width: 3.0m
Level 4 Height: 0.9m Front width: 3.0m
Equipment…
1 red flag
1 white flag
1 number
1 tree trunk or 3 small trunks together
Features…
Firm ground with safe take off and landing
Height: 0.6m to 1.1m
Diameter: up to 0.9m
Front width: 3m to 4m
Objectives…
To be ridden to highlight the willingness of the horse as well as the correct approach of the rider allowing
control of the horse.
Changes of gait and jumping from a standstill are allowed.
Effectiveness faults…
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion and impulsion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Discreet rider aids
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-9L –TREE TRUNK (LED)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Height: 0.3m Front width: 4.0m
Level 2 Height: 0.4m Front width: 4.0m
Level 3 Height: 0.5m Front width: 3.0m
Level 4 Height: 0.6m Front width: 3.0m
Equipment…
1 red flag, 1 white flag, 1 number
1 trunk or three little trunks
Features…
Firm ground with safe take off and landing
Height 0.3m to 0.6m
Front 3.0m to 4.0m
A route may be provided for the rider on the side, this must not be taken by the horse (horse must
go between flags, even if rider does not)
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Changes of gait and jumping from a standstill are allowed.
Effectiveness faults…
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Rider leading on a loose rein
The horse’s muzzle not ahead of the rider’s shoulder line
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups -1 (one or both stirrups)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-10 – BANK (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level Slope up to 200, front width 4m, length 10m
1 min
Level Slope up to 300, front width 3m, length 10m
2 min
Level Slope up to 400, front width 2m, length 10m
3 min
Level Slope up to 400, front width 2m, length 10m
4 min
Equipment…
3 red flags, 3 white flags, 1 number
Markers for the obstacle route
Features…
Regular ground,
Slope from 20 to 40 degrees
Length of 5 to 6 metres for each slope (ie 10m overall length minimum)
Front 2 to 4 metres wide
Objectives…
The horse and rider must show correct balance while keeping to the initially chosen gait.
Effectiveness faults…
Change of gait including break in forward motion
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance between the slopes
Horse moving straight
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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2-11 – DIP (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Slope 20º, front width 4m, length 5 to 6m
Level 2 Slope 30º, front width 3m, length 5 to 6m
Level 3 Slope 40º, front width 2m, length 5 to 6m
Level 4 Slope 40º, front width 2m, length 5 to 6m
Equipment…
3 red flags
3 white flags
1 number
Markers for the obstacle route
Features…
Level ground
Slope from 20 to 40 degrees
Length of 5 to 6 metres for each slope
Front 2 to 4 metres wide
Objectives…
The horse and rider must show correct balance while keeping to the initially chosen gait.
Effectiveness faults…
Change of gait including break in forward motion
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance between the slopes
Horse moving straight
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-12R –INCLINE DOWN (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Slope 20º, Width 3m
Level 2 Slope 30º, Width 2.5m
Level 3 Slope 30º to 45º, Width 2m
Level 4 Slope 30º to 45º, Width 2m
Equipment…
2 red flags, 2 white flags, 1 number
Marking for the obstacle route
Features…
The ground should be level without any steps
Length: 6 to 15 metres according to degree of slope
Front width 2m to 3m
Slope 20 to 45 degrees
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Effectiveness faults…
Break in forward motion including change of gait
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-12L – INCLINE DOWN (LED)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Slope 20º, Width 3m
Level 2 Slope 30º, Width 2.5m
Level 3 Slope 30º to 45º, Width 2m
Level 4 Slope 30º to 45º, Width 2m
Equipment…
2 red flags, 2 white flags, 1 number
Marking for the obstacle route
Features…
The ground should enable the horse be led safely and regularly down the incline
Length: 6 to 15 metres according to degree of slope
Front width 2m to 3m
Slope 20 to 45 degrees
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Effectiveness faults…
Break in forward motion including change of gait
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Rider leading on a loose rein
The horse’s muzzle not ahead of the rider’s shoulder line
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups -1 (one or both stirrups)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-13R – INCLINE UP (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Slope 20º, Width 3m
Level 2 Slope 30º, Width 2.5m
Level 3 Slope 30º to 45º, Width 2m
Level 4 Slope 30º to 45º, Width 2m
Equipment…
2 red flags, 2 white flags, 1 number
Marking for the obstacle route
Features…
The ground should be level without any steps
Length: 6 to 15 metres according to degree of slope
Front width 2m to 3m
Slope 20 to 45 degrees
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Effectiveness faults…
Break in forward motion including change of gait
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-13L – INCLINE UP (LED)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Slope 20º, Width 3m
Level 2 Slope 30º, Width 2.5m
Level 3 Slope 30º to 45º, Width 2m
Level 4 Slope 30º to 45º, Width 2m
Equipment…
2 red flags, 2 white flags, 1 number
Marking for the obstacle route
Features…
The ground should enable the horse be led safely and regularly up the incline
Length: 6 to 15 metres according to degree of slope
Front width 2m to 3m
Slope 20 to 45 degrees
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Effectiveness faults…
Break in forward motion including change of gait
Running out, circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Rider leading on a loose rein
The horse’s muzzle not ahead of the rider’s shoulder line
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups -1 (one or both stirrups)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-14 – NECK REIN
Scoring guidelines:
Effectiveness +
Style
Equipment…
2 red flags and 2 white flags,
2 obstacles (barrels, bales, trees, natural obstacles, etc) of 1m height minimum
1 number
Letters A and B
2 flags, 1 red and 1 white
Features…
Two obstacles spaced 15m apart
An entrance gate 10m from the line of the barrels
An exit gate 4m wide at 10m from the line of the barrels
Objectives…
The rider negotiates the barrels in order A to B holding the reins in one hand and without touching the
obstacles as shown in the diagram. The obstacles are ridden in the order specified by the chef de piste.
Effectiveness faults…
Touching an obstacle
Change of gait including break in forward motion
Running out or circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-15 – REIN BACK
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Length 2m, Width 1m
Level 2 Length 2m, Width 1m
Level 3 Length 3m, Width 0.9m
Level 4 Length 4m, Width 0.8m
Equipment…
2 red flags, 2 white flags
Material for marking the rein back zone
1 number
4 poles 3 or 4 metres fixed
Features…
Reining back for 2 to 4 metres in an 8m corridor made of bars placed on the ground.
Level ground
Length: 8 metres
Width: 0.8 to 1.0 metre
Objectives…
Rider must show the obedience of the horse at reining back and the appropriateness of the actions of the
rider. Judging will commence when the horse’s front feet are over the front line (the judge will advise you)
and finish when both the horse’s front feet are behind the finish line. Touching the bars before and after the
reining back zone is not counted. Only the rein back is evaluated. The gait that the horse enters and leaves
the obstacle is not fixed. The rider may rein back without stirrups.
Effectiveness faults…
Touching bars
Break in horse’s motion
Refusal or running out, circling
Style evaluation…
Regular backward motion
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-16R –FOOTBRIDGE (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Width: minimum 1.2m
Level 2 Width: minimum 1.2m
Level 3 Width: minimum 1.0m
Level 4 Width: minimum 1.0m
Equipment…
2 red flags
2 white flags
1 number
Features…
The footbridge may be on the ground, across a stream or between two banks, etc
Footbridge with one or two handrails
Width from 1m to 1.2m
Length up to 5 metres
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Obstacle must be negotiated at walk.
Effectiveness faults…
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in a straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-16L –FOOTBRIDGE (LED)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Width: minimum 1.2m
Level 2 Width: minimum 1.2m
Level 3 Width: minimum 1.0m
Level 4 Width: minimum 1.0m
Equipment…
2 red flags, 2 white flags
1 number
Features…
Footbridge with one or two handrails
Width from 1m to 1.2m
Length up to 5 metres
Height above the ground 0.5m to 1.2m
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Obstacle must be negotiated at walk.
Effectiveness faults…
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Rider leading on a loose rein
The horse’s muzzle not ahead of the rider’s shoulder line
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups -1 (one or both stirrups)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-17 – HORSE TRAILER
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Equipment…
1 Horse Trailer with front ramp, connected to vehicle and with central partition removed
2 red flags , 2 white flags , 1 number
Features…
Leading the horse in and out of a trailer
The horse must be loaded from the rear and unloaded at the front
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Effectiveness faults…
Break in forward motion including change of gait
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Rider leading on a loose rein
The horse’s muzzle not ahead of the rider’s shoulder line
Good position of the rider in relation to the horse
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups -1 (one or both stirrups)
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-18R –S-BEND TEST (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 W 1.0m, Poles on ground or raised max 0.15m
Level 2 W 0.9m, Poles on ground or raised max 0.20m
Level 3 Width 0.9m, Poles raised max 0.30m
Level 4 Width 0.9m, Poles raised max 0.40m
Equipment…
2 x 4m poles, 2 x 2.2m poles, 2 x 1.8m to 2m poles
12 to 14 raisers
2 red flags
2 white flags
1 number
Features…
Manoeuvring around an S-shaped corridor made with poles on the ground or raised.
Width: 0.9m to 1.0m
Length: 4 metres
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness and correct movement of the horse.
Obstacle must be negotiated in walk.
Effectiveness faults…
Knocking off poles (if raised) or touching poles (if not raised)
Horse stepping over centre pole
Change of gait including break in forward motion
Refusal including stepping back
Running out
Circling
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-18L –S-BEND TEST (LED)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 W1.0m, Poles on ground or raised max 0.15m
Level 2 W0.9m, Poles on ground or raised max 0.20m
Level 3 Width 0.9m, Poles raised max 0.30m
Level 4 Width 0.9m, Poles raised max 0.40m
Equipment…
2 x 4m poles, 2 x 2.2m poles, 2 x 1.8m to 2m poles
12 to 14 raisers
2 red flags, 2 white flags, 1 number
Features…
Manoeuvring around an s- or z-shaped corridor made with poles on the ground or raised.
Width: 0.9m to 1.0m, Length: 4 metres
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness and correct movement of the horse.
Obstacle must be negotiated in walk.
Effectiveness faults…
Knocking off poles (if raised) or touching poles (if not raised)
Horse or rider stepping over centre pole
Rider facing backwards
Horse pushing rider
Change of gait including break in forward motion
Refusal including stepping back
Running out, Circling
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Rider leading on a loose rein and not looking backwards
The horse’s muzzle not ahead of the rider’s shoulder line
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups -1 (one or both stirrups)
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-19R –STAIRCASE DOWN (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Equipment…
2 red flags, 2 white flags, 1 number
Marking for the obstacle route
Features…
Natural or man-made staircase
Length: 5 to 10 metres according to degree of slope
Front width 1m to 1.5m
Steps: tread depth of 0.4 or 0.8 metres, height of riser 0.2 to 0.3 metres
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Obstacle must be negotiated in walk.
Effectiveness faults…
Break in forward motion, change of gait
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Any uncorrected change of gait will be considered as dangerous.
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-19L –STAIRCASE DOWN (LED)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Equipment…
2 red flags, 2 white flags
1 number
Marking for the obstacle route
Features…
Natural or man-made staircase
Length: 5 to 10 metres according to degree of slope
Front width 1m to 1.5m
Steps: tread depth of 0.4 or 0.8 metres, height of riser 0.2 to 0.3 metres
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Obstacle must be negotiated in walk.
Effectiveness faults…
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Rider leading on a loose rein
The horse’s muzzle not ahead of the rider’s shoulder line
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups -1 (one or both stirrups)
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-20R –STAIRCASE UP (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Equipment…
2 red flags
2 white flags
1 number
Marking for the obstacle route
Features…
Natural or man-made staircase
Length: 5 to 10 metres according to degree of slope
Front width 1m to 1.5m
Steps: tread depth of 0.4 or 0.5 metres, height of riser 0.2 to 0.3 metres
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Obstacle must be negotiated in walk.
Effectiveness faults…
Break in forward motion, change of gait
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Any uncorrected change of gait will be considered as dangerous.
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-20L –STAIRCASE UP (LED)
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Equipment…
2 red flags, 2 white flags, 1 number
Marking for the obstacle route
Features…
Natural or man-made staircase
Length: 5 to 10 metres according to degree of slope
Front width 1m to 1.5m
Steps: tread depth of 0.4 or 0.8 metres, height of riser 0.2 to 0.3 metres
Objectives…
Demonstrate the correct approach of the rider and willingness of the horse.
Obstacle must be negotiated in walk.
Effectiveness faults…
Break in forward motion including change of gait
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Any uncorrected change of gait will be considered as dangerous.
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Rider leading on a loose rein
The horse’s muzzle not ahead of the rider’s shoulder line
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in straight line
Discreet rider aids
Deductions…
Flapping stirrups -1 (one or both stirrups)
Foot outside the obstacle -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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S-21 – WATER CROSSING
Scoring guidelines: Effectiveness + Style
Suggested variations for levels:
Level 1 Entry and exit on a slope (ie not a step or drop)
Level 2 Entry on a slope exit can vary
Level 3 Entry and exit can vary
Level 4 Entry and exit can vary
Equipment…
2 red flags, 2 white flags, 1 number
Marking equipment for obstacle route
Features…
As far as possible must not have distinct edges.
Firm ground
Length: minimum 4 metres
Depth: 0.5m to 1.0m approximately
Width: 3m to 5m
Objectives…
To be ridden to show a good approach of the rider and willingness of the horse
Obstacle must be negotiated in walk.
Effectiveness faults…
Break in forward motion, change of gait.
Running out
Circling
Refusal including stepping back
Style evaluation…
Regular forward motion
Good rider position
Horse and rider maintain balance at all times
Horse moving in a straight line
Discreet rider aids
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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Time obstacle
Total mark = Time (T) – Deductions (D) – Penalties (P)
0 for Time gives zero for the obstacle, unless penalties are given.
Deductions cannot give a negative score for the obstacle, if time – deductions = negative then zero is given
for the obstacle.
Penalties can lead to a negative score for the obstacle.
Time: Falls:
Seconds that the horse remains in the Points Horse fall (horse’s shoulders and quarters have touched the
specified circle ground): Elimination.
10 10 Rider fall: 65 penalties for first fall, elimination for second
9 9 fall.
8 8 Rider fall when leading: zero score for the obstacle.
7 7
6 6 Holding rider:
5 5 If you hold a rider on course for any reason, time how long
4 4 you held them for and write the number of minutes and
3 3 seconds held in the Comments column.
2 2
Not attempting/ Missing obstacle:
1 1
If a rider informs you that they are not attempting an
Deductions: obstacle or that they wish to do a ridden obstacle led or
vice versa, write 0 in the Total column.
Immobility or Ridden Immobility Points
If a rider misses your obstacle without informing you that
More than 10 seconds taken to -10
they intend to, or does a ridden obstacle led or vice versa
position the horse and leave the outer
without informing you, write X in the Total column.
circle/ let go of the reins
Immobility Points
Comments:
Flapping stirrups (one or both stirrups) -1
Please make a note in the Comments column about
anything relevant (any effectiveness faults, horse with
Penalties: running martingale being led from reins, time held, falls or
Points rider not attempting or bypassing obstacle).
Brutality -3
Dangerous method -3
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T-1R –IMMOBILITY (RIDDEN)
Scoring guidelines: Time
Equipment…
One circle 2.5 metres in diameter.
1 red flag and 1 white flag
1 number
Stop Watch
Marking equipment: sand, paint etc.
Features…
The horse must stay in the 2.5 metre circle.
The rider enters the circle mounted.
The rider has 10 seconds to position the horse in the circle and release the reins after the first hoof
crosses the line of the circle.
The horse may move within the circle.
The timer starts when the rider releases the reins in the circle.
The timer stops IMMEDIATELY when the rider takes up the reins or the horse’s hoof goes outside
the circle.
Use of the voice is authorised.
Objectives…
Demonstrate the obedience and calmness of the horse.
Time criteria…
The horse must remain in the circle for 10 seconds.
The rider is awarded 1 point per second while the horse remains in the inner circle.
Deductions…
Rider not released the reins within 10 seconds -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
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PTV Data Sheet
T-1L – IMMOBILITY (LED)
Scoring guidelines: Time
Equipment…
Two concentric circles with the inner circle 4 metres in diameter and the outer circle 8 metres in diameter.
1 red flag and 1 white flag
1 number
Marking equipment: sand, paint etc.
Rope etc to provide ringed off area if required to prevent horse escaping
Features…
The rider can enter the obstacle either mounted or led.
If led the stirrups must be secure and not flapping.
The first timer starts when either horse or rider enters the inner circle.
The rider has 10 seconds to position the horse and come out of the outer circle.
When the rider leaves the inner circle he/she enters the neutral non-timed zone.
When the rider is outside the larger circle the second timer starts and the rider must remain
immobile.
The timer stops when the rider moves to intervene or when the horse leaves the inner circle.
The horse may move within the inner circle.
The reins must be left free on the neck and the lead line attached.
Use of the voice is authorised.
Objectives…
Demonstrate the obedience and calmness of the horse.
Time criteria…
The horse must remain in the inner circle for 10 seconds.
The rider is awarded 1 point per second while the horse remains in the inner circle.
Deductions…
Rider not out of the outer circle within 10 seconds -10 (gives 0 points for obstacle)
Flapping stirrups -1 (one or both stirrups)
Penalties…
Brutality -3 points
Dangerous riding -3 points
Obstacle illustrations courtesy of Veronique de Saint Vaulry, (www.saintvaulry.com)
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