In a flat class, the ring has not yet been called to order when a horse spins, the rider falls off, and the horse runs out of the ring. Do you allow that entry to come back to show?
Absolutely. The class had not officially started, so they were not being judged at the time. Unfortunately, if this happened after the class had started, then they would be eliminated.
Which is worse, pulling up in front of a fence or a refusal?
The refusal would be considered a worse fault than pulling up. Even though both are considered a refusal with an automatic score of 40, the refusal reflects more on the horse’s performance … or unwillingness to perform!
How do you feel about the horse’s mane being braided on the wrong side – or is there a wrong side?
There is no right or wrong side for braiding; it is just what we are accustomed to, where the right is right. My suggestion is to try not to stand out negatively, and every mane can be braided to the right side with a bit of effort.