Maneuvers & Spreads: How Reining Judges scored the NRHA Futurity

35% of the NRHA L4 Open Finals had maneuvers of 1 point or more. When the judging system fails to evolve, it becomes the limiting factor in competition.

Seasoned exhibitors know the importance of studying their score sheets after they show. But what are they supposed to think when one judge says a maneuver was poor and another says it was good? What does this say about the judging system? Jody Brainard & Brian Dygert examine the maneuver scores from the 2022 NRHA Futurity and share their discoveries and statistics on spread maneuver scores at even the most prestigious events with the most experienced judges.

In this episode the Cowboys tackle hard questions like:
Why do spreads happen, especially across zero?
What is an acceptable spread?
What impact does the industry, class, or level of competition have on the standard?


What you’ll learn:
The role of the rulebook in judging
What earns and removes credit when competing in reining
The timelessness of A. General
Why steering your horse is (or should be) acceptable

New trails the Cowboys explore:
Should judging become a team sport?
Is it time to review all penalties?
How do we create more separation to reduce ties?

Chelsea Sutton of ConsultMent Agency joins Brian & Jody as they discuss the judging system and its impact on the sport of reining and level of competition.


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