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    gYMKHANA/WESTERN GAMES

    Type the letter of your answer in the numbered box that matches the number of the question on your test. The numbered box is ABOVE the question.

    Are the following required (R),
    allowed/optional (A) or
    not allowed (N) in
    4-H gymkhana classes?


    1. holding onto the saddle
    2. ASTM/SEI certified safety headgear
    3. two hands on the reins
    4. mechanical hackamore with leather curb and noseband
    5. single twisted mouthpiece 5/16 inch in diameter
    6. gag bit
    7. martingale
    8. spurs
    9. double twisted mouthpiece 5/16 inch in diameter
    10. snaffle bit with a twist to the bar, 5/16 inch in diameter
    11. noseband
    12. chaps
    13. collar on the shirt
    14. long-sleeved shirt
    15. bit with a chain link in the mouthpiece

    In general, which of the following is more severe (assume all other things are the same and all are legal)?
    Indicate the MORE severe feature.

    PUT THE LETTER OF YOUR ANSWER IN THE NUMBERED BOX WHICH IS ABOVE THE QUESTION.


    16.  A.  snaffle bit    or     B.  curb bit
    17.     C.  curb chain    or    D. curb strap
    18.  E. smooth mouthpiece   or    F.  slow twist mouthpiece
    19.   G.  long shanks    or    H.  short shanks
    I20.   I. thick mouthpiece    or    J. thin mouthpiece
    .21.  K. long purchase    or       L.  short purchase

    Would the following result in a penalty (P),
    disqualification (DQ),
    no time (NT) or
    none of the above (OK)?

    PUT THE LETTER OF YOUR ANSWER IN THE NUMBERED BOX WHICH IS ABOVE THE QUESTION.


    22. loss of forward motion
    23. bumping an obstacle that does not fall over
    25. abuse as determined by the judge
    25. failure to start the pattern within 2 minutes of being called
    26.  dirty horse or tack
    27.   holding up a barrel or pole
    28. unsafe ride, loss of control
    29.  jumping over a cone in Cones and Barrels
    30.  knocking down a barrel in Barrel Racing or pole in Pole Bending
    31.  off pattern
    32. knocking down a pole in Stakes race or Keyhole
    33. leading the horse out of the arena
    34. Which rigging has the cinch the farthest forward?

    A. Full
    B. 3/4
    C. 7/8
    D. Centerfire

    Use the diagrams below to answer these questions:

    PUT THE LETTER OF YOUR ANSWER IN THE NUMBERED BOX WHICH IS ABOVE THE QUESTION.

    35. Which is the Barrel pattern?
    36. Which is the Poles pattern?

    37. Which is the Keyhole pattern?
    38. Which is the Stakes Race pattern?
    39. Which is the Cones and Barrels pattern?
    40. Which is the Speed and Control pattern?
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