Original pattern used, method used to present maneuvers and music 10 Originality of compliments the pace of the drill Presentation Variety; different elements used, single, pairs, fours, etc. Different 5 patterns and maneuvers. Attractiveness of patterns; symmetry and definition of maneuvers, 5 continuity and flow between maneuvers. Crowd appeal pleasing to audience. Difficulty of maneuvers and overall drill; to include speed, closeness 10 Degree of of spacing and set up of maneuvers. Skill level appropriate for age of difficulty youngest member on the team. Flags; number of riders carrying flags and size of flags. Manner in 5 which flags are presented. If American flags are carried proper flag protocol must be followed. Auditory/Cues; Minimal use of whistle or verbal cues. whistle 5 and voice commands are permitted. Music must be appropriate for family/youth activity. Equitation and Horsemanship; basic equitation, seat, hands, position 10 and the use of aides. Riding true to discipline. Riders should have good attitudes and smile. *Deduct 5 pts inappropriate or excessive cueing Horsemanship and bad attitude. Deduct 2pts. points for improper form/equitation of rider(s). General Impression; Uniforms/apparel clean and neat. Long sleeve 5 shirts and long pants/jeans. Equipment must be in good working condition. Deduct 2pts for broken tack or dropped equipment *and/or uniforms not matching. Way of going, no broken gaits. Proper speed for maneuver and under 10 Performance control at all times. of Horses Deduct 5 pts for fall of horse or rider. Horses; well mannered, no kicking, biting, or bucking, well suited for 5 drill team. Horses are to be clean and healthy. No penalty for teams of mixed colored horses. Time constraints; time of maneuver must be more than 3 minutes 5 (approx 1 song) but no more than 10 minutes (approx. 3 songs) 1pt Time penalty per minute over or under the limit. Time starts when first horse enters arena and ends when last horse exits arena. ribbon 0-50 Red ribbon 51- 75 Blue ribbon- 76 - 100 Total Total
Originality of Presentation Original pattern used, method used to present maneuvers and music compliments the pace of the drill 10 Variety; different elements used, single, pairs, fours, etc. Different patterns and maneuvers. 5 Attractiveness of patterns; symmetry and definition of maneuvers, continuity and flow between maneuvers. Crowd appeal pleasing to audience. 5 Degree of difficulty Difficulty of maneuvers and overall drill; to include speed, closeness of spacing and set up of maneuvers. Skill level appropriate for age of youngest member on the team. 10 Flags; number of riders carrying flags and size of flags. Manner in which flags are presented. If American flags are carried proper flag protocol must be followed. 5 Auditory/Cues; Minimal use of whistle or verbal cues. whistle and voice commands are permitted. Music must be appropriate for family/youth activity. 5 Horsemanship Equitation and Horsemanship; basic equitation, seat, hands, position and the use of aides. Riding true to discipline. Riders should have good attitudes and smile. *Deduct 5 pts inappropriate or excessive cueing and bad attitude. Deduct 2pts. points for improper form/equitation of rider(s). 10 General Impression; Uniforms/apparel clean and neat. Long sleeve shirts and long pants/jeans. Equipment must be in good working condition. Deduct 2pts for broken tack or dropped equipment *and/or uniforms not matching. 5 Performance of Horses Way of going, no broken gaits. Proper speed for maneuver and under control at all times. Deduct 5 pts for fall of horse or rider. 10 Horses; well mannered, no kicking, biting, or bucking, well suited for drill team. Horses are to be clean and healthy. No penalty for teams of mixed colored horses. 5 Time Time constraints; time of maneuver must be more than 3 minutes (approx 1 song) but no more than 10 minutes (approx. 3 songs) 1pt penalty per minute over or under the limit. Time starts when first horse enters arena and ends when last horse exits arena. 5 Total ribbon 0-50 Red ribbon 51- 75 Blue ribbon- 76 - 100 Total