Mic It is done differently in the other classes:
Deductions A deduction of 0.5 - 2.0 can be given for: transitions carried out too early or too late slow tölt is too fast bad riding (i.e. unbalanced, fixed hands on the saddle) rough aids (eventually a yellow card) So it is in the interest of the competitive rider to be a 'better rider'. If all judges follow this is another matter! John --- In [email protected], Mic Rushen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:58:42 -0400, you wrote: > > >Now whether it should be part of the judging is another whole > >issue. > > In the FIPO classes for youth and novices, a mark is given for the > rider's seat and aids. I would like to see that happen in the main > classes too. (nothing to do with horse conformation - that's a whole > other subject) > > Mic > > > Mic (Michelle) Rushen > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ > Solva Icelandic Horses and DeMeulenkamp Sweet Itch Rugs: > www.solva-icelandics.co.uk > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ > "Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes" >
