Official 2016 AMHA Rule Book | Page 129

e. Scoring: in scoring jumpers, an in and out is to be considered as two (2) jumps. Jumpers are to be scored in a mathematical basis and penalty faults include knockdowns, refusals, and eliminations as follows: 1. Knockdowns: 4 faults Knockdowns - an obstacle is considered knocked down when in jumping an obstacle, a horse or handler, by contact, lowers the established height of the fence in any way. 2 . Refusals: Each refusal is three (3) faults. A refusal is defined as stopping at an obstacle whether or not it is knocked down. It is penalized as a refusal. Stopping at an obstacle without knocking it down and without backing (even a single step), followed by jumping from a standstill is not penalized. However, if the halt continues or if the horse backs even a single step, side steps, or circles to retake the fence, a refusal is incurred. A run-out or refusal the horse must rejump that obstacle at which the refusal occurred or be eliminated. (Amended 02-07, effective 01-08) 3 . Circling after crossing starting line: 3 faults. Circling: any form of circle or circles whereby the horse crosses its original track between two (2) consecutive obstacles or stops advancing toward or turns away from the next fence except to retake an obstacle after a disobedience. 4 . Crossing your own path (as in circling between fences, not as in retaking a fence from a refusal): 3 faults. A horse that has been penalized for circling cannot then be penalized again for crossing its own path at the same obstacle. 5 . Causes for elimination: 1. 3 refusals 2. Off course 3. Fall of horse and/or exhibitor 4. F ailure to pass through the start and/or finish cones and/or knocking such cones over. 5. L oss of control: dropping lead, horse running away, or horse exiting on its own. (Amended 0207, effective 01-08) 2. Hunters a. Hunters are to be judged on a style, manners, and way of going with preference given to those horses who cover the course at an even pace, with free flowing strides, as in a brisk trot or canter, but must maintain same gait throughout course. Circling once upon entering the ring and once upon leaving the ring is permissible. Hunters must demonstrate at least one, but no more than four (4) changes of direction. Sample courses are to be provided to show management. Charging fences or not 127 SHOW RULES