PNWDTA

Pacific Northwest Drill Team Association
 

Yamhill County Fairgrounds

McMinnville, Oregon

APRIL 26, 2003

MINUTES
 

Present: Troy Valentine, President; Cascade Cowgirls, C C Riders, Class Action, Latigo ‘n Lace, R Troop, R C Riders, Sundancers, Western Express.

1.         CALL TO ORDER AT 8:10 A.M. – Eight teams represented

2.         SECRETARY REPORT

Minutes of
February 8, 2003 were corrected as follows: stall fee will be $45.00 (not $40.00); Latigo ‘n Lace WILL put on a Dance Clinic (not may).

MOTION:  Accept
February 8, 2003 minutes as corrected (P R Gearhart, 2nd D Salisbury) Motion approved.

CORRESPONDENCE: A message received from Gail Williams suggesting we consider adopting the score sheets from the Western States Equestrian Drill Team Association. These are very much like the WLRCA score sheets, except they include categories for use of flags and the point totals are larger. If we adopt these score sheets our events could be sanctioned by the WSEDTA and we may draw more teams.

We will consider this suggestion, distribute the criteria information and proposed score sheets for discussion at a later meeting.

3.         TREASURERS REPORT

Treasurer Darla Myers was not present (her team is at the Sacramento Competition), however she sent a report.

Account balance $5,469.79.Twelve member teams. No questions or bills to present.

MOTION: Accept treasurer’ report as presented (A Jacobson, 2nd K George) Motion approved.

4.         COMPETITION 2003

The secretary has questions about the schedule, primarily concerning the Judges & Captains meeting time. Previous schedules included the Judges at the
7:30 A.M. Saturday meeting where the Impromptu maneuvers were drawn. Diane suggested we schedule two meetings Saturday morning; one at 7:30 A.M. for captains where problems and concerns along with the Impromptu drawn could be addressed; then a second meeting WITH the judges at 11:30 A.M. (It did not seem practical to ask the judges to be at the facility at 7:30 A.M. and not use them until noon.)

MOTION: Adopt the proposed schedule (see attached) (R Gearhart, 2nd K George) Motion passed.

The secretary has a packet of information to be mailed to the judges that will include the new schedule of events.  Ric Gearhart, Event Coordinator, will be on the grounds Thursday before our event.  Bitterroot Mountettes plan to arrive on Thursday evening.

 

            HOST TEAM REPORT

Sue has the first place awards and is working on the shirt design.  Asked if the United States Flag could replace the PNWDTA flag on the logo? Discussion followed.

MOTION: Allow the flag change for the shirts this year (J Schuchman, 2nd R Gearhart) Motion passed.

The secretary had some questions regarding the team plaques – where we purchased; and when is the draw for ride order – Saturday early meeting. If a team wanted to field more than two Quad teams would the charge be $40.00 – Yes.

Sue asked about an individual rider promotional gift. Previously beverage cups with the logo were given out, she has an outlet for license plate frames at about $1.00 each. The consensus was to order them.

The group planning the Ice Cream Social asked if there was a budget.

MOTION: Allow $300.00 for this event (R Gearhart, 2nd P R Gearhart) Motion passed.

Troy Valentine questioned the medical response time to the
Oregon Horse Center. Is the local unit notified of events at the OHC? Is there a unit on stand-by, etc? Troy will speak with the OHC manager for more information about this as well as a veterinary and farrier being on call. Our Event Coordinator carries both a horse and human first aid kit.

Sue reported Cindy Willard and Jan Rutherford will be doing stall and camping assignments. They are also working to find outside pens for horses not able to be stalled.

4.         RODEO TEAM COMPETITION

We may try to pursue adding an event to our calendar if we can find enough Rodeo Teams who might want to participate.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 A.M.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Diane Thomas

Secretary

2003 Member teams

Paid

 

 

Bitterroot Mountettes

$100.00

 

 

Cascade Cowgirls

$100.00

 

 

CC Riders

$100.00

 

 

Class Action

$100.00

 

 

Desperados

$100.00

 

 

Gail Williams

$25.00

need entry form

 

Latigo & Lace

$100.00

 

 

Quicksilver

$100.00

 

 

R Troop

$100.00

 

 

RC Riders

$100.00

 

 

Sundancers

$100.00

need entry form

 

SunSation!

$100.00

 

 

Troy Valentine

$25.00

 

 

Western Express

$100.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

total membership dues paid

$1,250.00

This amount reflects the amount of membership dues collected to date for 2003, it is not a deposit amount.

 

 

 

 

 

1/25/03 deposit

 

 

 

SunSation!

$100.00

 

 

Bitterroot Mountettes

$100.00

 

 

CC Riders

$100.00

 

 

Desperados

$100.00

 

 

Latigo & Lace

$100.00

 

 

RC Riders

$100.00

 

 

Class Action

$100.00

 

 

R Troop

$100.00

 

 

Western Express

$100.00

 

 

Troy Valentine

$25.00

 

 

Gail Williams

$25.00

 

 

Total deposit 1/25/03

$950.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

4/24/03 deposit

 

 

 

Sundancers membership dues

$100.00

 

 

Quicksilver 7 T-shirts 2 caps

$117.00

 

 

Quicksilver entry fee

$100.00

 

 

Quicksilver membership dues

$100.00

 

 

Cascade Cowgirls

$100.00

 

 

Bitterroot Mountettes

$100.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total deposit 4/24/03

$617.00

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning Balance Forward

 

 

5,312.99

 

Date

Check #

Description

Debits

Credits

 

 

11/16/02

2061

OWDTA

15.00

 

-15.00

 

11/16/02

2062

WLRCA

15.00

 

-15.00

 

12/30/02

2063

Oregon Horse Center deposit for arena

500.00

 

-500.00

 

1/25/03

 

2003 membership dues deposit

 

950.00

950.00

 

2/8/03

2064

Eagles (Room Rental)

16.00

 

-16.00

 

2/25/03

2065

Yamhill County Fairgrounds

25.00

 

-25.00

 

2/25/03

2066

Latigo N Lace (sponsorship)

500.00

 

-500.00

 

2/25/03

2067

Lynda Revak 02 event coordinator

100.00

 

-100.00

 

3/18/03

2068

Sherry Bayne (03 1st place prizes)

239.20

 

-239.20

 

4/24/03

 

Deposit

 

617.00

617.00

 

 

 

Account Ending Balance

 

 

$5,469.79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 











Prepared by; Darla Myers

PNWDTA treasurer

38520 Place Rd

Fall Creek, OR  97438

541-937-2606

myers@nu-world.com

 

From:           "Gail Williams" <gailwilliams@nwinfo.net>

 To:    "Ric and Paula Gearhart" <ricprg@ywave.com>

 CC:    "Diane Thomas" <rockinrt@ywave.com>

 Date:           Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:27:25 -0700

 Subject:      PNWDTA Meeting

Since I won't be able to attend the meeting--I have to work on Saturday.

There are several things I have concerns about--they may not be critical to this meeting, but I feel they should be addressed sometime soon.

In the By-Laws, PNWDTA states that it will use the score sheets used by WLRCA until they obtain score sheets of their own.  I would like to propose that PNWDTA adopt the score sheets used by WSEDTA in their present form.  I will attach the score and criteria sheets for Free-style, and Short Program to this email.  In the matter of requiring US flags to be carried in the Free-style drill, I would accept that PNWDTA waive that requirement, but not prohibit teams from carrying the US flag if it so desired.  In Short Program, it is optional to each team, as it is in any of the other drills.

One of the advantages to PNWDTA using these score sheets is that they would be on the same page as the WSEDTA, and thus they could co-sanction each other's competitions.  They could also pull judges from the pool that was carded by WSEDTA in addition to all the other NW judges.

Thank you.

Gail Williams

PNWDTA Washington Team Rep.

 

WESTERN STATES EQUESTRIAN DRILL TEAM ASSOCIATION

 

COMPETITION CRITERIA

Drill teams may compete in any of the following divisions.  Non-member teams may also compete in any of the following divisions, but may be asked to pay an additional fee per class.  All teams will pay a competition fee (to be determined at each show) to compete in any or all classes offered.

 Drill Team Divisions: A rider may compete in only one division, except when in an emergency substitution of riders.  A horse may be used by more than one team.  For Novice determination, a competition year shall begin on January 1.

 

Senior Open:  Open to teams composed entirely of riders 18 years of age or older by January 1 of the Current year.

Junior Open:  Open to teams composed entirely of riders who have not reached their 18th birthday by January 1, of the current year.

 Mixed Open:  Open to teams  composed of  riders of both ages, both junior and senior.

 Novice:  Open to teams in their first or second year of competition.  Riders may be either or junior

or senior or both.   If entries warrant, this division may be further divided into  junior, senior, and/or mixed teams.  Teams may ride this division until they have won three first place awards.

                        .

Drill Team Classes:  Drill team classes may include, but are not limited to the following: 
           
 

Free-Style Drill:  A competition in which anything goes, no requirements other than it must be performed under a specified time limit (10-12 minutes) and no outside items such as jumps may be brought into the arena.

Short Program Drill:  A competition in which certain required maneuvers or types of maneuvers wouldbe put together in a free-style format, and having a time frame of not less than four (4) minutes nor more than six (6) minutes.  A list of the required maneuvers in the order they are being performed must be submitted to each judge.
 
Impromptu Drill:  A competition in which each team competing submits three maneuvers, and from these maneuvers, 10 to 12 maneuvers are drawn on the morning of the competition.  Teams must put these maneuvers together in a free-style format, and perform the drill at the evening performance.  Maneuvers submitted may not be the same as those being used for the Short Program for the current year.  Time limit to be five (5) minutes.  Teams must submit a list of the required maneuvers in the order they will perform them to each judge.
 
Parade Drill:
  A competition in which teams are judged on how they perform maneuvers in a parade
setting—preferably a street type format.  If a street is not available, the arena can be marked off to simulate a street.  Inspection is not a part of this competition.

 

Quad (Team of  Four) Drill:  A mini free-style for four riders with a time limit of four (4) minutes.  
            Themes and costumes allowed and encouraged.

 

Specialty Drill:  A competition in which the unusual is the norm.  Examples could include:  A square
dance drill, a drill incorporating jumps, a drill with period costuming—for example—side saddles, or a drill done by a driving team.  Judged the same as free-style with the same time limit.
 
Rodeo Flag Team:  A competition in which the team will do a short drill and flag presentation similar to  the sponsor flag presentation or introduction and presentation of colors at a rodeo.  Each rider must carry a flag.  Teams will enter and do a short drill and finish in positions or points for a grand entry serpentine.  Total routine not to exceed six (6) minutes.

Color Guard Drill:  A competition with a minimum of four riders in which the U.S. (or Canadian) and at least one state (or province) flag must be carried.  Correct flag protocol must be observed.  Procedure should simulate the presentation on the colors at a parade.

 Command Drill  (Drill at Judges Command):  A competition in which a team will demonstrate their knowledge and execution of standard cavalry maneuvers.  Maneuvers chosen for a competition will be the same for all teams.  10 different tests incorporating the chosen maneuvers will be made up and each team will draw a test on the day of the competition.  Each team will choose a reader who will give the commands for the test which that team has drawn.  The teams may not hear the commands or see the test until the commands are given by the reader.

 Compulsory Drill:  A competition in which a drill having a set pattern and proscribed spacing and music would be performed by eight (8) riders from each participating team.  The Compulsory drill would be determined by the Competitions Committee at the beginning of the drill year and distributed to all teams.

 

WESTERN STATES EQUESTRIAN DRILL TEAM ASSOCIATIOm

GENERAL COMPETITION RULES

 

The Show Committee is responsible for enforcing these rules.

 

1.  Markers:  No markers will be allowed in or around the arena for use by the drill teams
During the competition.

 

2.  Time Limit:  Each drill class has its own specific time parameters.  An official timer will be
appointed to time each team as they drill.  Penalty for over/under the proscribed time shall be two points for each minute or fraction thereof.  Time out may be allowed by the judges in case of an accident.  Time will be taken from first rider in to last rider out.


3.  Drill Captain/Drill Master/Coach:
  No Drill Captain or any other person will be allowed to  stand or direct in the arena on or off horse while the team is competing.  During any drill, only those horses in the active drill will be allowed in the arena.  No external whistles allowed.  Whistles are optional to any team.  All whistles must be blown by an active participant in the drill.  Exceptions:  (1)  Drill at Judge’s Command, and (2) in case of an accident, an external whistle may be used to stop the performance.
 
4.
  American Flags:  In Free Style, each team must carry a minimum of one American flag and observe correct flag protocol at all times.  In all other classes American flags are optional.

5.  Falls: 
If a rider(s) fall(s) as a result of a collision with another rider(s), 25 points shall be deducted for the fall.  If fall occurs not resulting from a collision, only 5 points will be deducted for that fall.


6.  Disqualification:
  A team will be disqualified if, after starting their drill, any horse and rider leave the arena and  later return to the arena.  If a rider is injured, he/she may receive permission to leave the arena without penalty

7.  Matching horses and equipment:
  In any division in this competition, matched horses (same color) and
tack(saddles & bits) are NOT required.  It is to be noted that all matching horses and identical saddles present a very pleasing appearance, but do nothing to improve a team’s drill execution and performance, and today, can be very expensive to achieve.  With the exception of saddles and bits, teams are encouraged to have matching tack and attire.
 

8.  Costume / equipment changes:  Teams which have more than one set of costumes may use different costumes for each drill.  No extra points will be awarded, nor will teams which do not change costumes be penalized.

 

9.  Emergency Substitution of Riders:  The Board of Directors of WSEDTA, in an emergency such as illness of horse or rider, loss or breakage of equipment, shall allow not more than two juniors to ride with an adult team or two adults to ride with a junior team.  Such emergency shall be defined as having occurred on the way to the WSEDTA Competition, at the competition, or in the vicinity thereof.  The decision shall be left solely to the discretion of the BOD.

10.  Spurs:  Strap on spurs only allowed.  No slip on spurs.

11.  Protests:  Protests must be files within 24 hours of an alleged rule violation and accompanied by $100 deposit. All protests will be reviewed by the Judging and Standards Committee.  If the protest is upheld, the $100 will be returned to the person filing the protest.  If the protest is denied, the $100 will be forfeited to WSEDTA.

12.  Judges Meeting:  The Drill Team Chairman will hold a meeting with the judges and the drill masters to review the various categories on which scoring is based.  A draw will be held for team positions in Free Drill and this position will be varied in the other drill classes, as the first team will drop to last place and all other teams will move up one position in succeeding classes.  At this time, the Judges Explanation Sheets for Short Program Drill will be turned in by those teams competing in the Short Program.  Impromptu maneuvers will be drawn.  Each team wishing oral comments on their performances from the judges will turn in their blank audio cassette tapes at this time.

13.  Judges:  WSEDTA will endeavor to card their own judges, but until that time, will recognize drill team judges carded by WLRCA, OWDTA, and MSDTA and PNWDTA.  There will be at least two, and preferably three judges engaged to judge the competition.  The judges will not converse with anyone.  There will be a maximum of seven minutes between teams to allow judges to compute scores.  The winner will be determined by adding together all the scores and dividing by the number of judges.  The team with the highest average will be declared the winner, next highest average, second, and the next highest average, third, and so on. 

 

14.  Awards:  A Champion will be named for each division.  Total points scored in a minimum of three (3) classes in each division will determine the Champion for that division (Senior, Junior, Mixed, Novice).  An Overall Champion will be named by totaling all points in four (4) classes, one of which must be Free-Style.  Teams who enter more than four classes must choose prior to the competition which classes they wish to count toward the Over-all. (Or use the four highest scoring classes.)

 

 

Signed:_________________________________________________________________________________

 

Team Representative for:__________________________________________________________________

 

WESTERN STATES EQUESTRIAN DRILL TEAM COMPETITION
 

FREE-STYLE DRILL COMPETITION CRITERIA

 

 

1.    RIDERS:  Any number of riders allowed.

 

2.       TIME:  A maximum of 12 minutes is allowed.

 

3.    MUSIC:  Music of choice.  Points may be scored on how appropriate the music was to the maneuvers     performed and the pace the horses set to the music used.

 

4.    EXPLANATION:  Primary emphasis shall be placed on the drill, not matching of horses, tack, or uniforms,

        and attire/uniforms are a teams choice.

 

5.    JUDGING CRITERIA: 

               

                A.  Execution:  Spacing, Alignment, Timing & Coordination, and Briskness:  (350 points)

                Was the spacing consistent?  Were the lines straight and properly aligned; circles evenly round and

centered in the arena?  Was the timing good with no rider racing or stopping to make his “position?”  Any missed holes, or collisions?  Were the connections between maneuvers good?  Was the overall attitude of the team alert and their execution precise?

 

                B.  Performance and Manners of Horses:  (40 points)

                Were the horses well mannered?  No bucking or kicking?  Horses not to be penalized for having their ears

                back.  Did the horses break gait? (ie:  trot when the rest of the team was loping?)  Were they suitable as a

                drill horse?

 

                C.  Originality, Variety, and Attractiveness of Patterns:  (75 points)

                Were original and varied patterns used, or were the same patterns repeated several times?  Was there

                variety in the patterns? (ie:  twos, fours, sixes, circle and line maneuvers mixed, echelons, pinwheels, etc?)

                Were the patterns presented to the best advantage of the viewing audience?

 

D.      Spectacularity and Crowd Appeal:  (50 points)

Was the drill presented in an manner pleasing to the audience?  Did the drill flow from one maneuver to another without a lot of “set up” moves?  Crowd appeal can include the manner in which flags (if any) are

presented, suitability of music to the maneuvers, and the tempo of the drill to the music.

 

E.       Degree of Difficulty:  (75 points)

                A team that performs a more difficult drill should get more credit than a team that performs relatively easy

                maneuvers.  Rate degree of difficulty from 1 to 75, with 75 being extremely difficult.  Difficulty is

                determined not only by the difficulty of the maneuver itself, but by the speed at which it is ridden, the

                closeness of the spacing between riders during the maneuver, and the lack of “set up” maneuvers.  Degree

                of difficulty can also be influenced by the correct flag protocol of the working flag(s) in contrast to posted

                non working flag(s). 

 

F.       Horsemanship:  (30 points)

                Equitation as adapted for drill team purposes, ie:  basic equitation position, hands, and use or misuse of

                aids.

 

G.      Flag Carriage:  (50 points)

                Each team must carry at least one (1) American Flag and will be judged on proper observation of American

                Flag protocol.  The manner in which a flag(s) are carried will also be judged.

 

H.      General Impression:  (30 Points)

                Horses clean and in healthy working condition; tack and uniforms/attire clean, neat, uniform and in good

                repair.

 

I.         Penalties:  Penalties will be deducted in any of the penalty categories in which infractions occur.  See

                score sheet for details.

 

WESTERN STATES EQUESTRIAN DRILL TEAM COMPETITION SCORE SHEET 

FREE-STYLE DRILL

TEAM:__________________________________________                               TEAM NUMBER___________________

 

JUDGE:__________________________________________DRILL TIME:_______________________

  

EXECUTION:
 

(100)       Spacing:  The maintaining of a uniform distance between all horses throughout an entire maneuver.

Spacing may vary in succeeding maneuvers depending upon the requirements of the maneuver

being performed.                                                                                              100 points____________

 

(100)       Alignment:  Lines straight, properly aligned, both vertically and horizontally;  circles evenly

round and centered in the arena.  Are the pairs/fours even side to side?  Do the riders track

directly behind the rider in front?                                                                       100 points____________

 

(100)       Timing and Coordination:  How the team members work together to perform the maneuvers.

No missed holes, collisions, etc.                                                                        100 points____________

 

(50)      Briskness:  Precise execution, alertness and overall attitude of the team.             50 points____________

 

PERFORMANCE AND MANNERS OF HORSES           :

 

(25)      Performance of Horses:  Way of going, no broken gaits.                               

 

(15)      Manners of Horses:  Well mannered, suitability as a drill horse.                      40 points_____________

 

ORIGINALITY, VARIETY AND ATTRACTIVENESS OF PATTERNS:                                                                                                                                             

(25)           Originality:  Original patterns used; also method of presentation of patterns.

 

(25)           Variety:  Varied patterns used, ie:  pairs, fours, eights, echelons, pinwheels, etc.

 

(25)           Attractiveness of Patterns: Symmetry and definition of maneuvers; also methods used for

continuity in which one maneuver flows into another.                              75 points_____________

 

SPECTACULARITY AND CROWD APPEAL:    

 

(25)      Spectacularity:  Precision not to be sacrificed for speed, but speed to be noted because it is

more difficult to perform a maneuver well at a faster tempo.  Also liveliness and energy

to compliment music and patterns.

 

(25)      Crowd Appeal:  Drill performed in a manner pleasing to an audience; crowd appeal can include

the manner in which the flags are presented and suitability of the drill music to the maneuvers.

                                                                                                            50 points_____________

 

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY:

 

(75)        A team that performs a more difficult drill should get more credit than one that performs relatively

easy maneuvers.  Rate degree of difficulty from 1 to 75, with 75 being most difficult.  Difficulty is

determined not only by the difficulty of the maneuver itself, but also by the speed at which it is ridden, the closeness of the spacing between riders during the maneuver, and the lack of “set up” maneuvers. Degree of Difficulty can also be influenced by the correct flag protocol of the working flag(s) in contrast to posted non-working flag(s).

                                                                                                             75 points_____________

HORSEMANSHIP:

 

(30)       Equitation as adapted for drill purposes, i.e., basic equitation position, hands, and the use of aids.        

 30 points_____________

 

FLAG CARRIAGE:

 

(35)        Proper observation of American Flag protocol:  The American Flag(s) shall lead and/or be kept

on the right always when in rows, columns or single file.  Colors may be posted during maneuvers,

but when a team is in formation, the American Flag(s) shall be duly honored by being kept to the

right.  Each team must carry at least one American Flag.

 

(15)           Manner in which flags are carried:  Shafts perpendicular, forearm parallel to the ground, elbows

should be flexed at a right angle, the emblem should be pointed forward; flags kept free and not

allowed to wind around the pole.                                                                       50 points_____________

 

GENERAL IMPRESSION:

 

(30)        Horses clean, in healthy working condition; no penalty for teams of mixed colors;  equipment

clean, neat, uniform and in good repair; uniforms clean, neat, uniform and in good repair.

                                                                                                             30 points_____________

 

 

                                                                               (700 points possible) TOTAL SCORE:______________

 

PENALTIES:

           

            BROKEN TACK AND/OR DROPPED FLAG:  Tack shall include hats, leg bands, tail bows,

            pennants, etc., anything that has fallen to the ground, or makes it necessary to stop to repair it.

                                                                                                Each Occurrence   -2 points____________

 

            FALL OF HORSE OR RIDER:

            Fall as a result of a collision between two or more horses:         
                                                                                                Each Occurrence –25 points___________

            Fall not resulting from a collision                                    Each Occurrence   -5 points____________

 

            OVER ALLOWED TIME:  Time allowed shall be 12 minutes from entry of first horse to

            exit of last horse.                       Every minute or fraction thereof over  -2 points_____________

 

            RE-GROUP/OFF COURSE:  Re-grouping will be done under extenuating circumstances, such

            as fall of horse or rider, severe tack breakage, or medical emergency.  Off-course is defined as a

            major part of the team being out of position or having lost its organization as opposed to one or

            two riders being out of line.  Should a team be unable to continue at the present time for either or

            these circumstances, they may ask the timekeeper for permission to re-group.  They may halt their

            drill and re-start from any point in the drill for a one time penalty of 10 points.  Should they be

            unable to continue, due to injury to horse or rider, they may ask for permission to leave the arena

            and return at the end of the draw to complete their drill.  In this case, time and all deductions

            will remain.                                                                                           -10 points_____________

 

                                                                                             TOTAL PENALTY POINTS:_____________

 

                                                                                       GRAND TOTAL FREE DRILL:_____________

 

 

JUDGE’S SIGNATURE:_______________________________________________________________________                                                                                               

                                                                                               

                                   

WESTERN STATES EQUESTRIAN DRILL TEAM COMPETITION

SHORT PROGRAM DRILL COMPETITION CRITERIA

 

1.      RIDERS:  Any number of riders allowed.  At least 51% of the riders must perform any maneuver for it to be considered as having been completed by the judges.

 

2.      TIME:  The drill must be performed within a “window” of time.  This “window” is not less than four (4) minutes, nor more than six (6) minutes of time, taken from the entry of the first horse into the arena to the

exit of the last horse.

 

3.      MUSIC:  Music of choice.  Points will be scored on how appropriate the music was to the maneuvers performed, and the pace of the horses set by the music.

 

4.      MANEUVERS:  Maneuvers are in two (2) categories: 
A:  Required Maneuvers—the same every year; and

B:  Required Maneuvers—drawn by the drill team committee each year.  Maneuvers selected will be able to be performed by a minimum of eight (8) riders, and will not include those selected from the previous year.

A:  Required Maneuvers—The same every year.

1.      Single File Thread with one cross:  Two single file lines, crossing ahead of or behind

each on-coming rider.  Riders may approach from the same end or opposite ends of

the arena.  Variations include leaving the long sides or short ends of the arena.  Spacing

may vary.

2.      Change of Pace:  A definite change of pace from a lope to a jog (trot) or walk.  Teams may “stop,” however, this is not considered a change of pace.  Teams may elect to perform only one or several maneuvers at the change of pace before resuming their original pace.  They

may also choose to enter or exit the arena at the alternate pace.

3.      Circle:  Riders in a closed plane curve, every where equidistant from a fixed center point.

The circle may be a single file line, pairs, or any combination of lines, as long as at least

 51% of the team performs a circle.

4.      Any Maneuver by Pairs:  Pairs are two riders side by side.  Any maneuver in which riders  are in pairs may be used.

5.      Any Maneuver in Fours:  Fours are four riders side by side with equal distance between

each rider side to side.  Any maneuver in which the riders are in fours may be used.

6.      Single Line Abreast:  A single line abreast may be stationary, as in a Company Front, or may move, either forward or in a circular motion.  Forward moving maneuvers may include, but are not limited to, a Company Front, Company Charge, or Single Line Abreast Interlocking.  A single line abreast moving in a circular motion is a Crack The Whip, in which one end becomes a pivot, and the other end moves the line around in a circular motion.

 

            B:  Required maneuvers—Drawn by the drill team committee each year.  Three (3) to six (6)

                        maneuvers will be drawn by the drill team committee each year.  Maneuvers selected shall be

able to be performed by a minimum of eight (8) riders and will not include those selected from the previous year.

1.__________________________________________________________________________

 

2.__________________________________________________________________________

 

3.__________________________________________________________________________

 

4.__________________________________________________________________________

 

5.__________________________________________________________________________

 

6.__________________________________________________________________________

 

Maneuvers may be performed in a variety of ways allowing for originality.  A maneuver will be considered as long as at least 51% of the team performs the maneuver.  Additional maneuvers may be used by teams to connect the A & B maneuvers.  In some cases, a single maneuver may fill both A and B requirements.  There is no penalty for extra maneuvers, as long as the team does not exceed the time limit.

 

5.      JUDGE EXPLAINATION SHEET:  Teams participating are encouraged to submit a Judge Explanation Sheet at the Judges Meeting.  This sheet will list the teams maneuvers in the order they appear in their drill.  Each judge  will be given a copy.  This will help the judges to determine whether or not each team has performed all the required maneuvers.

 

6.      JUDGING CRITERIA:

A.      Incorporation of Required Maneuvers into Drill:  Teams will receive either 15 or 0 points for the inclusion of the required maneuvers into their drill in each of the A and B Categories.  If all the maneuvers in a category are included, a team will receive the 15 points available.  If even one maneuver is omitted, the team will receive no (0) points.

 

B.  Execution of  Drill:  (135 points)

Alignment—40 points:  Are the lines straight and properly aligned, both vertically and

horizontally?  Are the pairs/fours even side to side? (Do their saddle horns line up?)  Do riders

track directly behind the rider in front of them?  Are the circles evenly round and centered in the arena?   

Spacing—40 points:   The maintaining on a uniform distance between all horses throughout

an entire maneuver.  Spacing may vary maneuver to maneuver, depending on the requirements of the maneuver being performed.  Spacing is defined side to side in pairs/fours/groups as well as spacing front to back between  individual riders/pairs/fours/groups.    

Timing and Coordination—30 points:  How the team members work together to perform the maneuvers.  Were there any missed holes (as in a thread) or collisions?  Were the connections between maneuvers smooth?  

Briskness—25 points:  Precise execution of the drill, alertness, and overall attitude of the team

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C.     Performance and Manners of Horses:  (25 points)  Way of going;  no broken gaits—for example: trotting when all others are loping; well mannered; suitability as a drill horse, no kicking or biting.

 

D.    Originality and Uniqueness of Presentation:  (50 points)  Original maneuvers and methods of presenting required maneuvers.

 

E.     Degree of Difficulty:  (50 points)  A team that performs a more difficult drill should get more credit than a team that performs relatively easy maneuvers.  Rate degree of difficulty from 1 to 50 with 50 being most difficult.  Difficulty is determined not only by the difficulty of the maneuver itself, but by the speed at which it is ridden, the closeness of the spacing between riders during the maneuver, and the lack of “set up” maneuvers.  Degree of Difficulty can also be influenced by the correct flag protocol of the working flag(s) in contrast to the posted non-working flag(s).

 

F.      Spectacularity and Crowd Appeal:  (40 points)  Precision not to be sacrificed for speed, but speed to be noted because it is more difficult to perform a maneuver well at a faster tempo;  drill presented in a manner pleasing to an audience;  crowd appeal can include the manner in which the flags are presented and suitability of music to maneuver performed.

 

G.    General Impression:  (20 points)  This category will take the place of the Inspection portion of the competition.  Horses, equipment and uniforms will be judged on cleanliness, uniformity, and general over-all appearance.

 

H.    Penalties:  Points will be deducted in any of the penalty categories in which infractions occur.  See score sheet for details.    

 

NOTE:  Because of its short time frame, the Short Program drill often makes an excellent drill to perform at events like rodeos and horse shows, where time is of the essence.  It can be tied in with theme costuming and music for these types of events.

 

WESTERN STATES EQUESTRIAN DRILL TEAM COMPETITION

SHORT PROGRAM DRILL SCORE SHEET

 

TEAM:_______________________________________      TEAM NUMBER:____________________

 

JUDGE:______________________________________      DRILL TIME:_______________________

 

 

 

INCORPORATION OF REQUIRED MANEUVERS INTO DRILL:  30 points possible

 

(15)       A.  Required Maneuvers:  The same every year. 

1.      Single file thread with one cross;

2.      Change of Pace;

3.      A Circle; 

4.      A Maneuver by Pairs;

5.       A maneuver by Fours; 

6.      Single Line Abreast. 

All Required Maneuvers included:                                                                    0 or 15 points__________

 

(15)       B.  Required Maneuvers:  Drawn by the Drill Team Committee each year.

(1)________________________________________________________

(2)________________________________________________________

(3)________________________________________________________

            (4)________________________________________________________

            (5)________________________________________________________

            (6)________________________________________________________

All Required Maneuvers included:                                                                     0 or 15 points:_________

 

EXECUTION OF DRILL:  135 points possible

 

(40)       Alignment:  Lines straight, properly aligned, both vertically and horizontally;  circles evenly round

and centered in the arena;  Are the pairs/fours even side to side?  Do the riders track directly behind

the rider in front?                                                                                              40 points:_____________

 

(40)        Spacing:  The maintaining of a uniform distance between all horses throughout an entire maneuver.

Spacing may vary in succeeding maneuvers depending upon the requirements of the maneuver

being performed.                                                                                              40 points:_____________

 

(30)      Timing and Coordination:  How the team members work together to perform the maneuvers.

No missed holes, collisions, etc.                                                                        30 points:_____________

 

(25)      Briskness:  Precise execution, alertness, and overall attitude of the team.          25 points:_____________

 

PERFORMANCE AND MANNERS OF HORSES:  25 points possible

 

(15)        Performance of horses;  Way of going; no broken gaits.

 

(10)       Manners of horses:  Well mannered;  suitability as a drill horse, no biting or kicking.

25 points:_____________

ORIGINALITY AND UNIQUENESS OF PRESENTATION:  50 points possible

 

(25)      Originality:  Original maneuvers used to fill the requirements.

 

(25)      Uniqueness of presentation:  New and different ways to present the required maneuvers or to

meet the requirements in Category 1.                                                     50 points:_____________

 

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY:  50 points possible.

 

(50)      A team that performs a more difficult drill should get more credit than one that performs relatively

            easy maneuvers.  Rate degree of difficulty from 1 to 50, with 50 being most difficult.  Difficulty is

determined not only by the difficulty of the maneuver itself, but also by the speed at which it is ridden, the closeness of the spacing between riders during the maneuver, and the lack of “set up” maneuvers. Degree of difficulty can also be influenced by the correct flag protocol of the working flag(s) in contrast to posted non-working flag(s).                                  50 points_____________

 

SPECTACULARITY AND CROWD APPEAL:  40 points possible

 

(20)        Spectacularity:  Precision not to be sacrificed for speed, but speed to be noted because it is

more difficult to perform a maneuver well at a faster tempo; also liveliness and energy to

compliment the music and patterns.

 

(20)       Crowd appeal:  Drill performed in a manner pleasing to an audience:  crowd appeal can include

the manner in which flags are presented and suitability of music to the maneuvers.

                                                                                                            40 points:_____________

 

GENERAL IMPRESSION:  20 points possible

 

(20)        Horses clean, in healthy working condition; no penalty for teams of mixed colors;  equipment

clean, neat, uniform and in good repair;  uniforms clean, neat, uniform and in good repair.

                                                                                                            20 points:_____________

 

 

                                                                                      (350 points possible) TOTAL SCORE:___________

 

PENALTIES:

 

BROKEN TACK AND/OR DROPPED FLAG:  Tack will include hats, leg bands, tail bows, pennants, Etc., anything that has fallen to the ground, or makes it necessary to stop to repair it.

                                                                                                Each Occurrence   –2 points_____________

 

 

FALL OF HORSE OR RIDER:

            Fall as a result of a collision between two or more horses     
                                                                                                 Each Occurrence –25 points_____________

            Fall not resulting from a collision                                    Each Occurrence –5 points_____________ 

 

OVER/UNDER ALLOTTED TIME LIMIT:

Time allowed is not less than four (4) minutes nor more than six (6) minutes.  Time is taken

from first horse in to last horse out.         
                                                Each minute or fraction thereof over/under-2 points____________

 

RE-GROUP/OFF COURSE:  Re-grouping will be done under extenuating circumstances,

such as fall of horse or rider, severe tack breakage, or medical emergency.  Off-course is defined

as a major  part of the team being out of position or having lost its organization as opposed to

one or two riders being out of line.  Should a team be unable to continue at the present time for

either of these circumstances, they may ask the timekeeper for permission to re-group.  They

may halt their drill and re-start the drill from any point in the drill for a one time penalty of

10 points.  Should they be unable to continue, due to injury to horse or rider, they may ask for

permission to leave the arena and return at the end of the draw to complete their drill.  In this

case, time and all deductions will remain.                                                             -10 points____________

 

                                                                                     TOTAL PENALTY POINTS:___________

 

                                                           GRAND TOTAL SHORT PROGRAM DRILL:___________

 

 

Signature of Judge:_____________________________________________________________________

 

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