ARTICLE I
NAME
Section 1: The name of this association shall be: Blue Water Pleasure Horse Association, Inc. (A non-profit organization).

ARTICLE II
OBJECTS
Section 1: The objects of this association are as follows:
To sponsor and hold horse shows for the benefit of the horse people and general public.
To promote the horse industry in the State of Michigan.
To encourage & promote the interests of individuals in better horsemanship, showmanship, & sportsmanship.
To work with youth and adults interested in horses.
To effect a better understanding among those holding competitions and exhibitions.
To make and endorse uniform rules & regulations governing such competitions and exhibitions.
To adjust disputes which may arise between horse show committees and exhibitors or spectators at such exhibitions and as otherwise stated in its certificate of incorporation.

ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1: The membership is to consist of any organized body of persons united by a common interest in horses (that have paid their dues). Family or individual memberships are eligible to vote on all regular and special ballots. Single membership is one person and receives on vote. Family membership is all of the immediate family members under 19 years of age for children and receives two adult votes (husband and wife). Membership is to consist of individual or family memberships.

Section 2: All members in good standing shall be entitled to privileges not available to non-members, including the following:
Eligible to serve as a director, committee member or officer.
Serve as steward.
Eligible for Association Awards.
Rulebook and Show listings.
Eligible to elect or remove directors.
May request to meet with Board of Directors at a scheduled meeting.

Section 3: Membership may be obtained by making proper application and remittance of dues to B.W.P.H.A. Point Secretary.

Section 4: Any single person who has reached the age of 19 is no longer considered a youth and therefore is required to have his/her own membership and will not be covered under a family membership.

ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
Section 1: The officers of this Association shall be:
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Corresponding Secretary
Point Secretary

ARTICLE V
PRESIDENT
Section 1: The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and of the Board of Directors, and shall, with the Secretary sign all contracts and obligations of the Association and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Board of Directors.

Section 2: The President may at any time call a meeting of the Board of Directors and shall do so at the request of three directors.

Section 3: The President shall have authority to make modifications in the application of the rules under special or emergency circumstances. He shall report any such modifications to the Board of Directors at its next meeting.

Section 4: The President will schedule the General Membership meeting by the first of March of the current year. There shall be two General meetings per year, one in the spring and one in the fall.

Section 5: The President shall be the Master of Ceremonies at the year-end Awards Banquet.

ARTICLE VI

VICE-PRESIDENT

Section 1: In absence of the President, the Vice-President may be designated by the Directors to exercise any power or duty of the President.

ARTICLE VII
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Section 1: The Corresponding Secretary shall give notice of all meetings of the members and of the Directors and shall be custodian of the Seal of the Association and perform such other duties as the directors may from time to time assign to him/her.

Section 2: The duties of the Corresponding Secretary shall be:
Take the minutes of the General Membership meeting, the Board of Directors meetings and any other special meetings.
Be responsible for the typing of the Rulebook.
Be responsible for preparing the newsletter to go to the general membership.

ARTICLE VIII
TREASURER
Section 1: The Treasurer shall collect all monies due to the Association, shall have the care and custody of, and be responsible for the funds of the Association which he/she shall deposit in the name of the Association in a bank or place of deposit, and shall have the custody of all the securities of the Associations, which he/she shall deposit in safe deposit boxes and shall keep proper books of account showing the disposition of all funds that may pass through his/her hands. He/she shall make a full report in writing, covering, the financial condition of the Association at the General Membership meeting of the Association and at other times as requested by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall be bonded and the bonding fee shall be paid by the Association.

ARTICLE IX
POINT SECRETARY
Section 1: The Point Secretary shall maintain points earned by the Association members from all BWPHA approved shows throughout the year. These points will be for year-end awards.

Section 2: The Point Secretary shall have the following duties:
Be responsible for taking memberships.
Be responsible for keeping points.
Shall prepare point standings three (3) times a year and shall prepare the final point standings at the conclusion of the show season.
Shall coordinate show dates and approve show bills.

Section 3: The Point Secretary shall inform exhibitors of only their individual points upon written request accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope or a telephone call at the expense of the exhibitor.

ARTICLE X
DIRECTORS
Section 1: The Board of Directors shall be composed of five (5) officers and an additional eight (8) members.

Section 2: General membership will elect the Board of Directors by ballot. The Board of Directors will elect its officers each year.

Section 3: The Board of Directors will serve a three-year term.

Section 4: Any vacancies that may occur on the Board shall be filled by appointment. The Board of Directors will make an appointment by a majority vote within 30 days of such a vacancy. The person appointed will fill this vacancy until the Fall General Membership Meeting.

Section 5: All board members adult and youth are to provide receipts; data records all pertinent and financial information pertaining to the position description (committees/offices). This information is to be provided at all board meetings.

ARTICLE XI
ELECTIONS
Section 1: The general membership shall elect the Board of Directors. Nominations shall be made at the Fall General Membership meeting and election shall be made by ballot.

Section 2: The Board of Directors shall elect its officers each year.

Section 3: In order to be eligible to serve on the board, a person must be a paid member in good standing and must be a participating member.

Section 4: The Board of Directors adult and youth shall be required to attend a majority of the BWPHA approved shows and be a paid member by the first Board of Directors meeting in January of the new year.

Section 5: The Directors shall manage all affairs. The directors shall make and enforce the rules and regulations governing the holding of horse shows, the adjustment of disputes among exhibitors and such other rules and regulations as they may deem expedient for the promotion of the objects of this association. They shall have the full authority to enforce the By-Laws, Rules and Regulations and decide all matter in relation thereto.

Section 6: The President may at anytime call a meeting of the Board of Directors or shall do so at the request of three directors.

Section 7: At all meetings the Board of Directors, 2/3 of its members shall constitute a quorum.

Section 8: Directors shall be elected or removed by a simple majority vote of the Association members.

Section 9: The Directors may remove from office any Director who accumulated two absences of planned meetings, excused or unexcused.

ARTICLE XII
COMMITTEES
Section 1: Committees, as required, to be appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors.

Section 2: No two members from an immediate family (husband, wife, sister, brother) may serve on a committee at the same time.

ARTICLE XIII
MEETINGS
Section 1: The General Membership meetings shall be held during the months of April and November. The Board of Directors shall give at least two-weeks notice to all members of the meetings. The Fiscal Year shall end December 31.

Section 2: The agenda of the General Membership meetings shall be:
The qualifying of members present.
Report of the Treasurer
Old Business
Nominations of new members to serve as Board of Directors (November meeting).
New Business

Section 3: Emergency meetings may be called by the President or three directors but only in total emergencies (Must comply with Article XI, Section 7).

Section 4: All BWPHA meetings should be held in a central location for all board members. Only Emergency Board of Director meetings should be held at or during horse shows. All locations shall be best suited for conducting productive meetings.

ARTICLE XIV
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Section 1: All disciplinary action shall be handled by the Board of Directors. Any and all action deemed necessary up to and including suspension may be taken. Defendant is subject to a hearing.

ARTICLE XV
BY-LAWS AMENDMENTS
Section 1: All amendments require a petition to the Board of Directors consisting of signatures and membership numbers of 25% of the current years memberships as of July 1, current year. Petitions are to be turned into the point secretary be September 10th.

ARTICLE XVI
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Section 1: The duties of the council are as follows:
Represent the views and opinions of the youth members of the BWPHA.
To take part in the discussions and decisions of the Board of Directors.
To manage all affairs of the Youth Council.
To attend all Youth council meetings and all Board of Directors meetings and cast four (4) votes.
These votes are to be cast with two council members to a vote. If the two should disagree on how to vote on a matter, they shall abstain the vote.
The council members that will be sharing a vote are to be designated by the council at the beginning of each year. These are not to change during the course of the year. Should a member leave the council during the year, his/her replacement shall vote in that position until the beginning of the next year, when the council may change the designated persons that cast each vote.

Section 2: Election of Members of the Youth Council:
A person must be at least twelve years of age and not to be over eighteen years of age to become a member of the council. A person may serve from the time he/she is elected until he/she is no longer classified as a youth. A new member is to be added when a current member resigns, is removed, or is no longer classified as a youth.
A new member will be added to replace any out-going member. There shall be six on the council at all times. Four members shall constitute a quorum.
When there is a vacancy on the council, a replacement shall be appointed by the remaining members of the council to serve until the Fall General Membership meeting, at which time nominations will be accepted for that position on the council.
Nominations will be accepted at the Fall General Membership Meeting to replace any outgoing members. These nominations will be placed on the ballot to be voted on by the general membership.
Election of officers shall be elected annually be the members of the Youth Council.

Section 3: Duties of Council members are:
A member of the council cannot have more than two unexcused absences from any meeting in one year and still retain membership on the council.
A person can be removed from the council by a majority vote. Majority vote is four (4). All members must be present in order to vote on the removal of any member.
All funds raised by the BWPHA adult and youth shall be accumulated
and used for association activities and functions only. Any and all other shall be presented and approved by the majority vote of the BWPHA Board of Directors.
In order for the BWPHA Youth to go to the Detroit Youth Show under
The Blue Water name they will have to be a member by the end of the last scheduled show of that current year.

Section 4: Officers of the Council are as follows:
PRESIDENT
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Council and shall perform all duties assigned him/her by the Council. He/she may at any time call a meeting of the Council and shall do so at the request of two members. He/she shall give notice of all meetings to the Council Members.

VICE-PRESIDENT
In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall preside over all meetings of the Council. The Vice-President in the absence of the President may be designated by the Council to exercise any power of the President.

SECRETARY
The Secretary shall take the minutes of all meetings. The Secretary shall also handle all other duties assigned to him/her by the Council.

TREASURER
The Treasurer shall collect all monies due the Council, and shall have the care and custody of, and be responsible for, all funds of the Council, which he/she shall in the name of the Council place in a bank or place of deposit. He/she shall keep proper books of account, showing the disposition of all funds that pass through his/her hands. He/she shall make a full report, in writing, covering the financial condition of the Council at the General Meeting and other times during the year as requested by the Council.

BLUE WATER PLEASURE HORSE ASSOCIATION, INC.
RULES

SECTION 1 -- SHOW APPROVAL
The first approved show date of the season shall not be before the first weekend in May. The last approved show date shall not be later than the last weekend in August.
There are to be a maximum of twenty-five approved show dates.
Any Club, Farm, Individual, etc. putting on a BWPHA show the previous year has the first option to that show date every year, thereafter, unless otherwise deemed by the BWPHA Board of Directors.
Upon tentative BWPHA approval, a fee of $100.00 shall be paid on or before January 15th, of each year to hold a show date, a late fee of $100.00 will be charged if payment is not made be January 30th, current year for a total of $200.00 show approval. This is non refundable. The appointed Secretary must be notified of the show's location and the Judge's name by January 30th of each year. In the event a show committee fails to hire a Judge for said show committee and that committee will be responsible for paying that Judge as well as expenses incurred by BWPHA in the course of hiring him/her.
BWPHA ask that Judges be selected from the BWPHA approved list. If a Judge is not obtained from that list, the appointed SECRETARY must be contacted for approval. Judges may not reside within a 50-mile radius from where the proposed show is going to be held. (1999). A Judge must hold at least 1 breed card, i.e. AQHA, APHA, Arabian, etc. or be listed on the approved 4-H Judges list published each year by Michigan State University, regular list not the tentative one. All Judges are subject to the following: Must have judged at least 3 shows the previous year.
The Judge's name must appear on the Show bill.

The Judge's name and complete address must be sent to the appointed Secretary on or before January 30th of each year. (See Rule #4)
BWPHA will furnish a show kit to each committee consisting of (a) back numbers at cost-optional, (b) Entry Cards, (c) Judges Cards, (d) Rules & Show bills & Pins.
BWPHA will, upon request, print extra show bills for show committees to use on the day of the show or place in tack shops, etc.
BWPHA will send information to the judges on the BWPHA Rules and Class descriptions.
The Show Committee is to send a copy of their own show bill to their Judge.
No Entry Fee may exceed $6.00 per class ($1.00 being the BWPHA association fee), this means as a show committee you may charge less if you wish. But BWPHA will retain the one dollar per entry. Family fee is $60.00 plus $1.00 each class BWPHA fee.
Shows must include all BWPHA point approved classes and must be so designated on the show bill in the same terms used on the list of approved classes.
Additional events may be added as long as they are judged events. Like classes may be added with like classes, but all others must be run after the approved classes. All classes must be listed on the show bill. Stakes pleasure classes must run prior to like pleasure classes, i.e. Stakes English Pleasure before 15 & under English Pleasure. Stakes classes are NOT point approved.
All shows are to begin at 9:00 a.m.
BWPHA representatives (Quorum) have the right to cancel a show forthwith due to circumstances beyond control. Examples: weather (flooding, lightning strikes, tornadoes, wind, extreme hot weather), the hired judge absent, poor show ring footing which may cause hazardous conditions for both rider and horse.
Halter & Showmanship classes must be run in that order before any performance classes begin.
Lunch break will follow the Halter & Showmanship classes and should be a minimum of 30 minutes with performance classes not starting before 11:00 a.m. (1997)
English & Western classes are to be alternated at every other show.
Pony classes are NOT to be set up back to back.
Each Show bill is to include a map with mileage & distances shown.
A class is considered closed to any further entries when the preceding class is tied.
No admission charge if entry fee is increased to $6.00. (1995)
All Entry cards will be picked up following the last BWPHA approved class by the Show Delegate. Show Delegate will also pickup the $1.00 per entry charge.
The Judge's Card is to be fastened to all the cards of each class.
The sponsoring show committee will provide 2 parking places close to the announcer's stand for the use of the 2 show delegates for the day's show. These spaces are to be large enough to accommodate the delegate's rigs.
BWPHA will hold point approved show(s) each year with the proceeds going toward year-end awards, a banquet and a $500 scholarship. (1995)
Sweepstakes or jackpot classes may be offered at BWPHA approved shows. These classes will be offered as open classes. Payback will be as follows: first will receive 25%, second 15%, and third 10% of entries. The entry fee will be $7.00. (1999)
The first place award at each show must be a Trophy, Award or Plaque and must be inscribed and the value of it is equal or greater than the class entry fee.
It shall be the Announcer's responsibility to count the number of entrants in each class along with the Judge and Ringmaster.

SECTION II - JUDGES
BWPHA requests that judges be hired from the approved list. In the event a that a Judge is not hired from the approved list, the show committee involved must contact the Appointed Secretary for approval of that show.
Judges may be hired for consecutive years.
A Judge may not collect BWPHA points in the same calendar year in which he/she judges a BWPHA show.
There may only be one Judge permitted in the show ring at one time except in the event of a double-judged show in which case two judges will be allowed together in the ring. However, they must not communicate in anyway with each other while in the ring.
A Judge is expected to be prompt, courteous, and appropriately attired.
A Judge must be qualified and knowledgeable in relation to all BWPHA approved classes.
The Judge shall judge each class as follows:
a) In conformity with the rules and regulations set forth for each class in the BWPHA rulebook & those rules only.
b) With promptness and dispatch and not appear indecisive. Any questions asked of the Judge must be asked in the presence of the Ringmaster or Show Delegate.
The Judge shall place seven horsed in his/her card in the event of a disqualification of one of the top six placings & this seventh place horse shall receive one-half point unless moved up due to a disqualification. (1995)
9. The Judge's decision will be final in all cases, thereby, ending each class, in accordance with BWPHA rules.
10. Under no condition are lame horses to be places even if the class is not filled.
If a Judge does not show up to judge the show, the Board of Directors present at this show may designate a qualified individual to judge
the show.
The Judge &/or Ringmaster shall have the obligation & authority to ask an exhibitor to remove his/her horse from the ring for the safety of
the other exhibitor, horses &/or spectators. An exhibitor may also be excused from the ring for unsportsman like conduct.
13. The use of patterns:
a) BWPHA does not require the use of patterns.
b) All patterns-showmanship, horsemanship, equitation, & western riding must be posted prior to the start of the show.
c) Judge's discretion will determine whether patterns are required and whether they will be done before or after rail work.
d) The entire class is required to do the pattern if the Judge desires to use the pattern.
e) In the event the Judge feels he/she needs further distinquishment among his/her top placings, he/she may use unposted pattern
work as a tiebreaker.

All Judges must have a signed contract with BWPHA or the sponsoring show committee in which all charges are itemized, including their
fee & whenever applicable, mileage, meals &/or lodging.
Show Committee shall provide lunch away from the show ring viewing area. Judge shall not be able to view riders during any warm up or
break period. (1996)
It shall be the Judge's responsibility to count the number or entrants in each class along with the Announcer and Ringmaster, and shall
note same on Judge's card.
SECTION III - RINGMASTER & DELEGATES
Only one Ringmaster is allowed in the ring during except in the event of a double judged show at which time there may be a Ringmaster assigned to each Judge.
The Judge &/or Ringmaster shall have the obligation & authority to ask an exhibitor to remove his/her horse from the ring for the safety of the other exhibitors, horses, &/or spectators. An exhibitor may also be excused from the ring for unsportsman like conduct.
It shall be the ringmasters responsibility to count the number of entrants in each class along with the announcer & Judge.
Ringmasters are expected to be helpful & courteous to both exhibitor & Judge and are expected to be appropriately attired and limit his/her conversation during ring time.
Ringmasters should be familiar with proper show ring etiquette in relation to both Judge (s) & exhibitors & should conduct themselves accordingly.
Each show will have 2 BWPHA Delegates present, one from the adult Board of Directors & one from the Youth Board. These delegates will not be from the same family.
The Show Delegate has the authority because of safety infractions &/or improprieties of the show committee to administer changes on the day of the show. Examples: Splitting of classes, optional dress, safety infractions, etc.
The Show Delegate will be responsible to pick up the points & BWPHA $1.00 fee at the end of the day & deliver them to the Point Secretary.
Show Delegates are responsible for seeing that patterns, if used, are posted before the show begins.

SECTION IV - EXHIBITORS
The term "Exhibitor" when used here in refers to:
The handler of a horse entered in a class in which the merits of the horse are to be considered.
The rider of a horse in any horsemanship, equitation, western riding, or pleasure class.
An Exhibitor may not serve as a Judge at any show in which he/she exhibits unless he/she as well as members of his/her family have finished exhibiting for that day and an emergency situation exists whereby the hired Judge can not continue judging, thereby, requiring the Board of Directors to appoint an individual as the most qualified person present to complete the judging for the day and it is deemed by the Board that the Exhibitor in question is the most qualified.
An Exhibitor may not serve as a Ringmaster at any show in which he/she exhibits unless he/she has finished exhibiting for the day.
An Exhibitor may not show a horse before a Judge that is under said Judge's ownership or lease.
An Exhibitor or his/her parent may present in writing and legitimate complaint concerning the Judge, the Show Committee, the Ringmaster, etc. to the Board of Directors. Such protest must be accompanied by a $25.00 fee. If the protest is upheld by the Board of Directors, this fee will be refunded to the complainant.
No Exhibitor may compete in an approved class before a Judge by whom, within three months of the show:
Has been instructed, coached, or tutored, with or without pay.
Whose parents, guardian, or instructor have has financial transactions relative to the sale, lease, board, or training of any horse. The conducting of clinics or assistance in-group activities will not be considered as instruction, coaching, or tutoring.
The term "Family" when used therein refers to husband, wife, & any unmarried children who are eighteen years of age or under and are living at home.
All exhibitors MUST show in their chronological age group as is determined by the exhibitor's age as of January 1 of the current show year. BWPHA reserves the right to request proof of an exhibitor's age, and any member breaking the age rule will be considered a member in bad standing and lose points for that show.

Youth's birthdates are to accompany membership enrollment forms when dues are paid each year.
Individual memberships (One Person Only)-----------------Dues - $25.00
Receives One Vote
Family Membership (Immediate Family) --------------------Dues - $35.00
Receives Two Adult Votes (Husband & Wife)
Show Committee------------------------------------------Booking Fee $100.00
Receives One Vote
Membership dues are payable at the beginning of each year and covers one full calendar year. Receipt of "Non-Sufficient Funds" check does not constitute payment of dues or payment for any BWPHA sanctioned function. Therefore, that person/family will not be entitled to receive points.
All members will receive a rulebook and show bill book.

SECTION V - GENERAL RULES
THIS ASSOCIATION DOES NOT ADVOCATE THE USE OF PREFORMANCE ALTERING DRUGS.
Proper attire must be worn in all classes. This includes a western hat, neckwear, long sleeve shirt, belt if indicated, pants and boots if showing in the Western Style & a helmet, hunt cap or derby, neckwear, shirt, coat, jodhpurs, or breeches & boots if showing in the English Style. The show delegate may, at his/her discretion, declare jackets &/or neckwear optional on hot days.
An Exhibitor entering the ring, not wearing a back number &/or an incorrect back number will be disqualified from that class. (1996)
Any Exhibitor leaving the ring after entering it will be disqualified from that class.
A person must be 19 years of age or older to show a stallion except for a foal foaled in the current year.
Tie downs & martingales are prohibited in the ring.

Only flat curb chains or leather curbs are allowed in bitted horses.
Horses six years & older must be bitted. Mechanical hackamore, easy stop, slip or gag bit, and donut and flat polo mouthpieces are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Bosals or standard snaffle bit refers to a smooth snaffle bit with a broken mouthpiece, conventional O ring, eggbutt, or D ring, cheekpiece ring no larger than 4" in diameter. One inch in from gradual decrease to the center of the snaffle. If a curb strap is used, it must be attached below the reins. (1995)
Junior horses will be allowed Splint Boots at the riders discretion. (1992)
Riding classes with 18 or more horses will be split. (1992) A lesser split for junior horse classes will be left to Judges (s) discretion. (1998).
Lame horses will not be allowed to show or to be placed. Lameness of horses will be determined by the Judge.
If a false lead is asked for, the horses must be at least 15 feet off the rail.
All horses/ponies are to be shown at a walk, jog/trot, lope/canter in both directions of the whole ring in all performance classes except leadline and walk trot, and any pattern posted classes. Horses/ponies must be backed. The Judge may ask for a back in either the line-up or on the rail.
Only exhibitors conforming to BWPHA rules will be allowed to show.
Any breakage or malfunction of equipment that results in an interruption to the continuation of the class shall be considered a disqualification.
Tack changes will be allowed provided the ringmaster is notified. Five minutes will be allowed for saddle changes & two minutes will be allowed for halter changes.
A rider may not dismount (fall off, be thrown off, or in anyway be separated from his/her horses, etc.) at any time except at the direction of the judge or under extenuating circumstances (wherein the show delegated is contacted).
Awards will be given for six places in each class. A seventh placing will be selected by the Judge in the event of a disqualification of one of the top six placings, but will not receive an award but will receive 1/2 point for the seventh place.
Side saddles will not be permitted in point approved classes.
Appropriate Award for First Place. The first place award at each show must be a trophy, award, or plaque & must be inscribed and the value of it be equal to or greater than the class entry fee.
A rules committee has been formed, the committees official duties are:
Making rule change proposals.
Accepting rule change proposals in writing by September 10, current year from people outside the community.
Researching & Reviewing all proposals for advantages &/or disadvantages.
Making recommendations to be voted on at the Fall General Membership meeting (Preferably the recommendations should be in writing and distributed to the membership as early as possible).
At the Fall Membership meeting all proposals will be discussed, corrected as membership sees fit and voted upon. (1995)
In order for points to count, members must include their membership number on their entry card/cards, exception if you just paid your membership that day. (1996)
At no time while the class is being judge may a trainer, parent, friend, etc be in the arena with an exhibitor helping them. (2001) Except in the 7 & under showmanship.

SECTION VI - AWARDS
To accumulate BWPHA points, the exhibitor must be a paid-up member for the current year.
Points will be awarded in all approved classes held at approved shows. One point will be awarded for each exhibitor actually present in the ring for any given class. The number present in the class shall be denoted on the Judge's card by the Judge, on the Ringmaster's sheet by the Ringmaster and on the announcer's sheet by the announcer. Points will be awarded based on these and only these numbers.
Entry cards are taken as they are written in their entirety, if you have wrong information on it, it must be changed at the show it occurred at. (1996)
All classes must be paid for before they are entered, if not paid for in advance; you are automatically disqualified for points for that class. (1996)
Points for the current year are to be issued three times a year & again at the completion of the season when final standings will be issued.
First place at the end of the season shall be given the title "Grand Champion", Second place at the end of the year shall be given the title "Reserve Champion".
Exhibitors will be awarded points in all point-approved classes at BWPHA sanctioned shows. Exhibitors must show in each class a minimum of 5 times in order to accumulate points towards year end awards. (1998) One horse one exhibitor (see rule #9). (1996)
In case of a tie, duplicate awards will be given, only six awards total will be given unless there is a tie for sixth, in which case all contestants tied for sixth will receive an award. Example: There is a tie for third place; the awards given are: 1 Grand Champion Award, 1 Reserve Champion Award, 2 Third Place Awards, 1 Fifth Place Award, and 1 Sixth Place Award.
All points for each awards will accumulate one horse one exhibitor combination all classes except: Leadline & Walk/Trot; points follow rider, and Halter; points will count on horse, any handler as long as they're a BWPHA member in good standing. Halter points will not count towards High Point for year-end awards.
Exhibitor must be a BWPHA member in good standing in order to accumulate points towards year-end awards.
Points earned in Jr. & Sr. Western Pleasure and Jr. & Sr. Hunter Under Saddle will count towards "Overall High Point" but not towards the age group High Point.
One horse can be ridden in as many classes as the above rules permit:
Example: Mrs. X may ride Blackie in Western Pleasure 30 & over and collect points.
Susie X may ride Blackie in Western Pleasure 12 & under and collect points.
Bobbie X may ride Blackie in Western Pleasure 13-15 and collect points.
Mr. X may ride Blackie in Jr. Western Pleasure and collect points.
13. Points may be collected only after membership is paid up. Points are NOT retroactive. Example:
John Doe pays his dues on January 1, current year. He will collect points for the entire year. Jim Green pays his dues on June 1, current year. He may collect only those points earned after or on June 1, current year.

FAMILY FEE - For a flat fee of $50.00 (plus $1.00 per class BWPHA fee) (Per Judge). This allows all members of a family to show in unlimited Approved classes. You must enter all your classes for the day, all family members, at once before your first class of the day. This is for point approved classes only, any extra classes held at the end of the day (such as trail, etc.) still cost the per class fee. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO SHOW YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD AS PROOF OF FAMILY ELIGIBILITY. (1995)

INDIVIDUAL FEE - For a flat fee of $35.00 (plus $1.00 per class BWPHA fee) (Per Judge). This includes all equine that one person shows. All classes to be entered and paid for before the first class shown for the day. This is for point approved classes only, any extra classes held at the end of the day (such as trail, etc.) still cost the per class fee.

SECTION VII - CLASSES
Division A - Pony Classes
In order to be shown as a pony, an animal of horse parentage must be four years of age or older and must measure 56" & under.
All ponies are considered to be 56" & under, one half inch will be allowed for shoes.
Exhibitors who are 12 years of age or under and are showing an animal meeting pony qualifications must exhibit that animal in the pony classes with the exception of the 12 & under Showmanship, which consist of horses and ponies mixed.
Exhibitors who are 13 years of age or over & are showing animal meeting pony qualifications must exhibit that animal in the available horse classes including halter.
Ponies may only be shown in one halter class.
Exhibitors may show their ponies in all of the Pony classes in either English or Western tack. The exhibitor's must be dressed accordingly.
Chaps are optional when riding in the Western Style in the Pony Pleasure and Horsemanship classes.
Spurs and optional when riding in either style but must be of the unrowelled type when used in the English style.
Crops are optional when showing in the English Style and are prohibited when showing in the Western Style.
Judging of Pony Classes
Pony Halter: Refer to Section VII, Division B, Rules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, & 11.
Pony Pleasure: Performance = 70%, Conformation = 20%, Appointments = 10%, Refer to Section VII, Division G, Rules 1, 2, 3, & 5.
Pony Horsemanship: Ability = 60%, Performance = 20%, Appointments & Suitability = 20%. Refer to Section VII, Division H, Rules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6.
A hand gallop in not to be used in any pony performance class.

Division B - Halter
Type = 30% Conformation = 60% Way of Going = 10%
The Judge shall check the action of both the walk & trot and shall make an individual close up inspection of each entry. English Halter horses must be able to move out briskly at the trot in a free-moving manner with a ground-covering stride. The profile must be clean in the throatlatch with good balance correct in the conformation of each individual breed.
All Halter classes must be profiled.
Any entry noted to be lame shall be disqualified even if the class is not filled.
Horses ages are determined by the January 1st rule. Horses born in 1995 are one year old on January 1st, 1996.
Horses are to be judged on breed type, conformation, and way of going.
Horses shown in Western Halter Classes must be shown in a Western Halter.
Horses shown in English Halter Classes must be shown in an English Halter or Bridle that is appropriate for the breed of the horse and the discipline that it is being presented in. A horse being presented as a Hunt Seat horse may be shown in a Hunt Seat Bridle or a plain leather halter. The halter must be suitable to the breed of horse being shown. (Example: A stock horse breed, such as a Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, Paint, Pinto, etc. should be shown in a stock type halter. An Arabian or Morgan, etc., should be shown in a halter that is appropriate for their breed. At no time should a stock breed have an Arabian type halter on or an Arabian type horse have a stock type halter on.) A horse being presented as a Saddle-Seat horse may use a plain leather halter, (appropriate for breed type), a full bridle,(Weymouth and snaffle), with or without the snaffle, or a Pelham bridle with or without a snaffle rein. If snaffle rein hasn't been removed, it should be placed over the horse's withers. The horse is led and presented with the curb rein only. All show halters, regardless of breed shown, must have a throatlatch and be acceptable to breed standards. .
Bats & Whips are prohibited in Western Halter Classes, but are optional in English Halter Classes.
The exhibitor must wear proper attire including hat & boots if fitting with the style of showing in all halter classes.
The same horse can be shown in both English & Western Halter classes.
Hoof Black is optional.

Division C - Showmanship
Showmanship = 50% Fitness = 40% Overall Appearance = 10%
The exhibitor is to be judged on showmanship and fitness of the animal as well as overall appearance.
The exhibitor must wear proper attire including hat & boots in keeping with the style of showing.
The animal may be presented in either English or Western tack with the showman dressed accordingly.
The showman should be alert & natural. "Over showing" is objectionable and should be discouraged.
Patterns for Showmanship are to be posted prior to the start of the show.
7 year old & under to be walk only. A spotter is allowed in this class only.

Division D - Lead line
Riders who are six years of age & under may participate in this class.
Lead line exhibitors may not ride in any other class but may show in the halter & showmanship classes.
The riders are to be judged on their seat, hands & legs.
Chaps are optional in this class.
The horse is to shown at the walk only in each direction of the ring.
The horse is to be led by a handler.
The riders will back their horses at the Judge's discretion.

Division E - Walk/Trot
Riders who are 10 years of age & under may participate in this class.
Walt/Trot exhibitors may not ride in any other class but may show in halter & showmanship.
Judging will be on the rider's handling skills, seat, hands, legs, and ring deportment.
Chaps are optional.
The horses are to be shown at the walk and the jog/trot only in each direction. Riders will back their horses at the Judge's discretion.
Points for this class will follow the rider. (1997)
The whole ring must be used.
All exhibitors 11 years of age and up, showing in a Walk / Trot class, may not show as that rider and horse combination in any other performance class.

Division F - Junior & Senior Western Pleasure
Horses in the junior class must be five years of age & under. Horses in the senior class must be six years of age & over.
The riders may be of any age. Chaps & Spurs are optional.
An exhibitor may ride the same horse in both his/her age division and in the Junior or Senior Western Pleasure classes. Points earned in these classes will count for "Overall High Point Only", not to Age group high point.
A junior horse may be ridden in this class either bitted, in a bosal, or in an acceptable snaffle bit & hand usage shall be determined by the style of the bit worn. Equal consideration will be given to all entries by the Judge regardless of the style of bit.
A senior horse must be bitted.
The way of going shall be describes in the Western Pleasure division.
Junior Horses will be allowed Splint Boots at rider's discretion.

Division G - Western Pleasure
Performance = 70% Conformation = 20% Appointments = 10%
The horses are to be judged on performance, conformation, & appointments.
The horses are to be worked on the rail at the walk, the jog, and the lope in both directions. Backing is optional at the Judge's discretion.
The horse should move out willingly, in a fluid, consistent manner in all three gaits. Excessive speed or slowness is considered objectionable and is to be discriminated against. The walk is to be natural, flat footed, four beat gait with reasonable length of stride in keeping with the size of the horse. The jog is a smooth; ground covering two beat diagonal gait. Horses walking in the back & jogging in the front are to be discriminated against. The lope is an easy rhythmical three beat gait. Horse noted to "four beating" are to be discriminated against. The horse should carry its head in a natural way consistent with its conformation. Exaggerated head carriage is objectionable.
Junior horses (5 & under) ridden in bosals or snaffle bits with the use of two hands by the rider are to be given equal consideration by the judge along with bitted horse.

Division H - Western Horsemanship
Ability = 60% Performance = 20% Appointments & Suitability = 20%
The riders are to be judged on riding skills, hands, seat, legs, ring deportment, appointments, & suitability of the horse & rider.
Riders mounted on bitted horses must have only one hand on the reins and may not change hands.
Riders mounted on junior horses wearing bosals or snaffle bits may use two hands. The bright of the reins must be crossed. The riders hands should be carried near the pommel & not further then 4 inches out on either side of the saddle horn. Hands must be steady with very limited movement.
With the use of rommel reins, the riders off hand shall be around the rommel with at least 16 inches of slack.
Chaps are optional in all horsemanship classes.
Horsemanship patterns must be post prior to the start of the show.
Offering money prizes in children's horsemanship classes is forbidden due to international sports rules.

Division I - Junior & Senior Hunter Under Saddle
Performance = 70% Conformation = 20% Appointments = 10%
Horses in junior class must be five years of age & under. Horses in senior class must be six years of age & over.
The rider may be any age.
An exhibitor may ride the same horse in both his/her age division and the Junior or Senior English Pleasure Classes. Points earned in these classes will count for "Overall High Point Only", not to Age Group High Point.
The way of going shall be described in the English Pleasure Division.
Junior Horses will be allowed splint boots at the rider's discretion.

English Pleasure
Performance = 70% Conformation = 20% Appointments = 10%
The horses are to be judged on their performance, conformation and appointments. The style of appointments must fit the style of riding. (See English Equitation)
The horses are to be worked on the rail at the walk, trot and canter in both directions of the ring. Backing & Extended trot are optional at the judge's discretion. Horses should back easily and stand quietly. (1995)
In the event of the use of a hand gallop, only eight horses may be worked on the rail at one time.
The horses should move out willingly in a smooth, consistent, free-moving manner at all three gaits. Over-flexing &/or over collection should be penalized. They should move in a long low frame & be able to lengthen their stride & cover ground, as in traversing hunt country following the hounds. They should be obedient, alert, & responsive to their riders. Quick, short strides should be penalized. Judges should emphasize free movement and manners.
In all English classes, an English Snaffle (No Shank), Pelham (with two reins), Kimberwick &/or full bridle, all with Caveson nosebands & plain leather brow bans, must be used.
The use of crops &/or unrowelled spurs are optional.

Division K - English Equitation
Ability = 60% Performance = 20% Appointments & Suitability = 20%
The riders are to be judged on the correct use or riding skills, hands, seat, legs, ring deportment, appointments, and suitability of the horse and rider.
Equitation patterns must be posted prior to the start of the show.
The use of crops and unrowelled spurs are optional.
In the event a hand gallop is uses, only eight horses may be worked on the rail at one time.
English tack must suit the style of riding:
When riding hunt seat in the English classes, rider must use hunt seat jumping or dressage saddle.
When riding saddle seat in the English classes, rider must use a flat cut back 4" saddle. Dressage & forward saddles are prohibited. (1995)

Division L - Western/English Riding
BWPHA recognized two patterns for Western/English Riding, 4-H Pattern prior to 1996 and AQHA Western/English riding pattern I.
Pattern must be posted prior to start of show.
See attached patterns and rules for same.
Each show is to furnish cones, 8 for 4-H pattern and 9 for AQHA pattern I.
4-H pattern is now referred to as BWPHA #1 And AQHA pattern I is now referred to as BWPHA #2.

Division M - Lunge line
Even though appropriate levels of training will be recognized, these horses are not expected to demonstrate behavior or performance beyond necessary for a reasonable presentation to the judge
EQUIPMENT: Horses are to be shown in a halter, regular or show type is acceptable. For the Lunging demonstration, the only attachment allowed to the halter is the lunge line. The lunge line must hang free from the halter without touching any part of the horse. It is permissible to use a lunge whip. No other equipment is allowed on the horse during the class. Mechanical or retractable lunge lines are not allowed.
ATTIRE: Conventional Western or English attire is mandatory.
JUDGING:
Judging will be outside the lunge line circle. The exhibitor will enter the arena and await the start whistle. When the whistle is blown the exhibitor will be allowed 1 and 1/2 minutes to present their horse. At the end of 1 and 1/2 minute a whistle will blow again to signify the end of the run. Show Management has the option of adding "halfway" whistle if they choose.

The horse will be scored at the walk, jog or long trot and lope or canter in both directions. Any horse that does not exhibit these gaits in each direction will be disqualified from the class. The exhibitor may begin work in the direction of their choice (counter or clockwise).
The horses are judged 70% on movement and 30% on conformation.
If the horses nose, mouth, or jaw, show signs of broken skin, rawness or bleeding the horse will be eliminated from competition.
If the horse is playing on the lunge line, it shall not count against the horse. The horse should be judged as though the pleasure prospect was playing in the field. The judge may at her/his discretion, penalize the horse for excessive bucking or running off or displaying attitudes that are uncomplimentary to the pleasure horses such as excessive ear pinning and tail wringing.
After lunging competition is complete, the horses will line up in halter fashion in their order of go and prepare for the final conformation judging. The judge may not discriminate for or against bulk, rather look for a total picture, emphasizing balance and athletic capability, and should use this opportunity to review preliminary score.
For conformation judging, the exhibitor may change over to a lead shank in place of the lunge line. The lead shank or lunge line chain may only be used under the chin, over the nose or hanging from the halter.
An exhibitor may only show one horse in each lunge line class. The same exhibitor must show both segments of the class.

This class is neither a stunt nor a race. It is a competition in the performance and characteristics of a good, sensible, well-mannered, free and easy moving western ranch horse or English pleasure horse. It is for the kind of horse that can get a person around on a ranch, over trails, or on a quiet, comfortable, pleasant ride in open country through and over obstacles. A judge may require an exhibitor to repeat or reverse any part of the routine.
Scorecard Explanation
Horse's Performance - Horses will be judged on their riding quality of gaits, changes of leads, response to the rider, manners and disposition. Conformation will not be judged. Preference will be given to complete flying changes of leads midway between the markers throughout the entire class. This indicates the control of a rider over his or her mount. However, it is suggested in age divided classes that the group aged 14 and under not be penalized for simple instead of flying lead changes.
The western or English rider should use proper equitation.
A rider is penalized if he or she loses a stirrup, uses two hands on the reins (except where two hands are permitted), changes hands on the reins or touches any part of the saddle with his or her free hand. It will be considered a fall when the horse's shoulder touches the ground or when a rider comes in contact with the ground. A fall is a disqualification. Spurs or a romal should not be used forward of the cinch. While the horse is in motion, the rider's hands should be clear of the horse and saddle.
Breaking the pattern is a disqualification. Knocking down markers or obstacles will not disqualify a contestant, but this action will be scored accordingly by the judge.
Appointments of Horse and Rider. A lack of required appointments will be cause for disqualification. The judge or someone he or she designates will inspect the equipment at the initial lineup. A judge has the authority to require the removal or alteration of any piece of equipment, which, in his or her opinion, would tend to give a horse or rider an unfair advantage. Riders with improper appointments will be allowed to change, providing the change is made and the rider is ready to compete before the last horse has completed the course.

Score Card Points
Horse's performance and manners 90
Appointments of horse and rider 10

Course Description
The use of the gate is option 1 at the discretion of the local show committee, according to local conditions. The short, double line on the pattern represents a swinging gate which the horse, on entering the arena, must put the rider in a position to open, pass through and close without dismounting. The gate may be located in any convenient part of the arena where it will not interfere with the balance of the routine. Care should be exercised in selecting a gate that will not endanger the horse or rider.
The eight small dots (.) represent markers (barrels, kegs or cones are recommended). These should be separated by a uniform distance of not less than 30 feet and no more than 50 feet. The distance may be altered if local arena conditions are too small for the above distances.
The crisscross object represents an obstacle (one small log is recommended) just high enough to break the animals stride when going over. The long and sometimes twisting line indicates the direction of travel and the gaits at which the animals must move. The dashed line (-------) indicates the walk, the crossed line (+++++) indicates the trot or jog (or 2nd gait), and the solid line (_________) represents the canter or lope (or 3rd gait). On entering the arena the exhibitor will put his or her animal through the gate and then proceed through the routine as indicated by the pattern. On completion, the exhibitor will ride to the judge. The judge may require an exhibitor to repeat or reverse any part of the routine. This is a judged-not a timed-event.

ENGLISH/WESTERN RIDING
Western Riding is an event where the horse is judged on quality of gaits, lead changes at the lope, response to the rider, manners and disposition. The horse should perform with reasonable speed and be sensible, well-mannered, free and easy moving.
Credit shall be given for an emphasis placed on smoothness, even cadence of gaits (i.e. starting and finishing pattern with the same cadence), and the horse's ability to change leads precisely, easily, and simultaneously both hind and front at the center point between markers. The horse should have a relaxed head carriage showing response to the rider's hands, with a moderate flexion at the poll. Horses may be ridden with light contact or on a reasonably loose rein. The horse should cross the log both at the jog and the lope without breaking gait or radically changing stride.
The judge will select one of the two patterns to be performed. The judge is responsible for the pattern being correctly set.

n the pattern:
The eight small circles represent pylon markers which are recommended. These should be separated by a uniform measured distance of not less than 30 feet nor more than 50 feet on the sides with five (5) markers (see diagram). In pattern one, the three (3) markers on the opposite side should be set adjacent to the appropriate markers. It is recommended that markers be set a minimum of 15 feet from the fence and with 50 to 80 foot width in the pattern, as the arena permits. A solid log or pole should be used and be a minimum of 8 feet in length. The long serpentine line indicates the direction of travel and gaits at which the horse is to move. The recommended lead changing point is equal to ½ stride length before or after the center point between the markers. The dotted line (---) indicates walk, the dash line (IIIII) jog, and the solid line (_____) lope.
Scoring will be on a basis of 0-100 with 70 denoting an average performance.
Scoring guidelines to be considered: points will be added or subtracted from the maneuvers on the following basis, ranging from +1.5 to -1.5: -1.5 extremely poor, -1 very poor, -0.5 poor, 0 average, +0.5 good, +1 very good, +1.5 excellent. Maneuver scores are to be determined independently of penalty points.
A contestant shall be penalized each time the following occur:

Five (5) points
Failure to change leads
Kicking out
Blatant disobedience

Three (3) points
Not performing for specific gait (jog or lope) or stopping when called for in the pattern, within 10 feet of the designated area
Break of gait at the lope
Simple change of leads
Failure to change after one stride but changes before next designated change area
Additional lead changes anywhere in pattern
In pattern one, failure to start the lope within 30 feet after crossing the log at the jog.
Break of gait at walk or jog for two or more strides.

One (1) point
Break of gait at walk or jog up to two strides
Hitting or rolling log
Failure to change leads for one stride
Splitting the log (log between the two front or two hind feet) at the lope.

One-half (1/2) point
Tick or light touch of log
Hind legs skipping or coming together during lead change
Failure to change leads from ½ to 1 stride.

Disqualified - 0 score
Illegal equipment
Willful abuse
Off course
Knocking over markers
Completely missing log
Major refusal - stop and back two strides or four steps with front legs
Major disobedience - rearing, schooling
Failure to start lope prior to end cone in pattern #1

Credits
Changes of leads, hind and front simultaneously
Changes at designated point
Accurate and smooth pattern
Even pace throughout
Easy to guide and control with rein and leg
Manners and disposition
Conformation and fitness

The following characteristics are considered faults and should be judged accordingly in maneuver scores.
(1) Opening mouth excessively
(2) Anticipating signals or early lead changes
(3) Stumbling

REINING DIVISION
"To rein a horse is not only to guide him, but also to control his every movement. The best reined horse should be willingly guided or controlled with little or no apparent resistance and dictated completely." (2000 National Reining Horse Association Pattern Book)

REINING PATTERN #1
The judge will indicate the length of the pattern with markers on the arena fence or wall. Markers within the area of the pattern may be used as a guide, but circles, figure eights and other movements do not have to be performed within the markers. (See Reining Pattern #1 below)

Run with speed past the center marker.
Stop and back to the center of the arena.
Settle the horse for approximately 10 seconds. Pivot to the left 90 degrees.
4 & 5. Lope two circles to the right. The first circle should be small and slow; the second circle should be large and fast. Change leads at the center of the arena. Flying lead changes are preferred.
6 & 7. Lope two circles to the left. The first circle should be small and slow, the second circle should be large and fast.
Change to right lead. Flying changes are preferred. Run with speed past the far end marker. Do a left rollback.
Run to the opposite end of the arena past the end marker, then do a right rollback.
Run to the center of the arena past the center marker and stop. Let the horse settle; then, in the approximate area of the stop, do a 360-degree spin to the left and a 270-degree spin to the right.
Walk to the judge and stop for inspection. Wait until dismissed.

REINING PATTERN #2
The judge will indicate the length of the pattern with markers on the arena fence or wall. Markers within the area of the pattern may be used as a guide, but circles, figure eights and other movements do not have to be performed within the markers. (See Reining Pattern #2).

Run with speed past the center marker.
Stop and back to the center of the pattern.
Settle the horse for approximately 10 seconds. Pivot to the left 90 degrees.
4 & 5. Begin on the right lead and lope a small, slow figure eight within the end markers. Change leads at the center of the arena. Flying lead changes are preferred.
6 & 7. Continue in the correct lead. Lope a large, fast figure eight.
Change leads. Flying changes are preferred. Run to the far end of the arena past the end marker, then do a left rollback.
Run to the opposite end of the arena past the end marker, then do a right rollback.
Run to the center of the arena past the center marker and stop.
Spin to the right or to the left, not more than 360 degrees.
Spring in the opposite direction, not more than 270 degrees.
Walk to the judge and stop for inspection. Wait until dismissed.

SCORECARD EXPLANATION:
Judges are encouraged to score reining classes according to the NRHA scoring system, which states that all riders will enter the class with a score of 70, which represents an average run. That score is added to or subtracted form as maneuvers are performed and penalties are added. Each maneuver should be scored according to the following scale:

-1-1/2 = extremely poor
- 1 = very poor
- 1/2 = poor
0 = correct
+ 1/2 = good
+1 = very good
+1-1/2 = excellent

Scoring will be on the basis of 60 to 80, with 70 representing an average performance.

The following will result in a no score:

Failure to complete the pattern as written.
Equipment failure that delays completion of the pattern.
Performing maneuvers other than in the specified order.
Including maneuvers not specified, including but not limited to backing more than two strides (two strides meaning four steps with the front feet).
A turn of more than 90 degrees where one is not specified.
Running away or failure to guide where it becomes impossible to discern whether the entry is on pattern.
Jogging in excess of one-half circle or one-half the arena while starting a circle, circling or exiting a rollback.
Over-spins of more than 1/4-turn.
Use of illegal equipment.
Willful abuse of the horse.
Using the reins or romal as a whip.
Using more than one finger between reins.
Changing hands on the reins.
Using two hands on the reins (except with junior horses that are ridden two-handed, or that are shown in a bosal or snaffle bit.)
Fall to the ground by horse or rider.
Balking or refusing a command.

The following will result in a 5-point reduction:

Spurring in front of the cinch.
Use of the free hand to instill fear.
Holding the saddle or touching the horse with the free hand.
Blatant disobedience of the horse, including kicking, biting, bucking and rearing.

The following will result in a 2-point reduction:

Failure to go beyond markers on stops or rollbacks when it is called for in the pattern.
Break of gait.
Freeze up in spin or rollbacks.
On walk-in patterns, failure to stop or walk before executing a canter departure.

Starting or performing circles out of lead will be judged as follows: Each time a horse is out of lead, a judge is required to deduct 1 point, which is cumulative. The judge will deduct 1 point for each quarter of the circumference of the circle or any part thereof that the horse is out of lead. The judge is required to deduct 1/2 point for a delayed change of lead by one stride.

Other faults and their penalties include:

Starting a circle as a jog or exiting rollbacks at a jog up to two strides (1/2 point)
Jogging beyond two strides, but less than one-half circle or one-half the length of the arena (2 points)
Over- or under-spinning up to one-eighth of a turn (1/2 point)
Over- or under-spinning from one-eighth to one-quarter turn (1 point)
Failure to remain a minimum of 20 feet from the wall or fence when approaching a stop or rollback (1/2 point).

When a change of lead is specified immediately before a run at the end of the arena, failure to change leads will be penalized as follows:

Failure to change leads by one stride (1/2 point)
Failure to change leads beyond one stride but completed before the next maneuver (1 point)
Lead is not changed before next maneuver (2 points)
In patterns requiring a run-around, failure to be on the correct lead when rounding the end of the arena (1 point)
Failure to end on the correct lead pivot to the center point of the arena (2 points)

Faults against the horse to be scored at the judge's discretion, but not to cause disqualification:

Opening mouth excessively (when the horse is shown in a bit).
Excessive jawing, opening mouth or head raising on stop.
Lack of smooth, straight stop on haunches, bouncing or sideways stop.
Refusing to change leads.
Anticipating signals.
Stumbling
Backing sideways.
Knocking over markers.

Faults against the rider to be scored accordingly, but not to cause disqualification:

Losing a stirrup.
Any unnecessary aid given by the rider such as talking, petting, spurring, quirting or jerking of reins.
Failure to go beyond markers on rollbacks and stops is considered a fault. Failure to run circles or figure eights within the markers is not considered a fault, depending on arena conditions and size.