NRCHA Rulebook with complete solutions 2024/2025

NRCHA Rulebook with complete solutions 2024/2025Credit must always be given when applicable. Even when there is a (blank) involved - correct answer Penalty When the judge is in doubt the benefit always goes towards the - correct answer Contestant What is the scoring system based on - correct answer 60-80 points (average of 70) What time frame is the contestant judged? - correct answer From the time he/she enters the arena until he/she completes the pattern How are horses judged? - correct answer On performance only What events would result in a N-E on the judges card? (non-entry) - correct answer Failure to attempt any portion of the class (fence work portion, reined work portion, herd work portion, and cow work portion in the non pro or youth limited classes) An entry that goes off of pattern will receive a score of - correct answer Score of Zero Can an entry who receives a score zero in one portion of the class still be placed? - correct answer Yes If a judge blows the whistle at any time to terminate work- what score is given and why - correct answer Score zero because the pattern was not complete What events result in a No Score - correct answer Abuse or lameness of the horse What is zero tolerance defined as? - correct answer Abusive showing techniques will not be tolerated and will be whistled out immediately. Failure of exhibitor to stop immediately will result in a fine, suspension or both. What is a no score eligible for? Can it be counted as an entry? - correct answer A no score is not eligible for placing or points but will count as an entry for the class What is a zero score eligible for? Can it be counted as an entry? - correct answer A zero score is eligible for placing or points and will be counted as an entry for the class What is a non-entry (N-E) eligible for? Can it be counted as an entry? - correct answer A non entry is not eligible for placing or points and will not count as an entry in the class What are the maneuver scores possible for the reined work? - correct answer -1 1/2 extremely poor -1 very poor -1/2 poor 0 correct 1/2 good 1 very good 1 1/2 excellant When does judging begin in the reined work section? - correct answer The moment the horse enters the arena What is the most important point when working a cow in the cow work portion? - correct answer The horse should have the advantage and be in control of the cow while exhibiting a smooth willingness to do their job When does judging for cow work begin? - correct answer When the horse enters the arena What is the required pattern for the cow work section? - correct answer boxing, fence turns and circles What is the goal of boxing - correct answer To hold the cow at the prescribed end of the arena for a sufficient amount of time to demonstrate the ability to contain a cow at that end What is the goal of turning in the cow work section - correct answer To get a minimum of one turn in each direction on the fence while taking a cow down the fence What qualifies a turn as a turn in the cow work section? - correct answer The turn must be accomplished without the aid of the END fences to actually turn or stop the animal being worked unless the horse and rider are in a good working position