Virtual competition
NAMMA Virtual competition 2021/1
We are going VIRTUAL! (V stands for VIRTUAL) You may be thinking it's about time, but this is new for us! Please bear with us as we get this perfected, but we wanted to get the word out now!
Because it is new, these first 3 competitions have NO ENTRY FEE! And the top 3 in each category will win USMMA or MARCHADOR logo'd items as prizes!
Below are the rules for each of the three competitions. You can start now to record your miles or start practicing and video-taping with your Marchador! The links to entry forms to sign up!
V Mileage
V Freestyle
V Riding Skills
We will be sharing more information and answering questions that come up as we go along.
Good luck and have fun!
Best regards,
Dana Johnsen, Regional Director, Canada and Project Chairperson
Jeff BosleyUSMMA President
Start date March 1. 2021 - entries must be received before April 30, 2021
max 3 minutes - may be a combo of small vids - but must be edited as one video
Pick 4 of 6 choices for a total possible score of 100 (25 points each option)
minimal handling - keys of judging in brackets
no whip use, no rope use
1.) Horse comes when asked from 40+ feet (directness, attention, speed)
2.) Backing 4 steps without contact - only pressure (response quality, attitude)
3.) Horse offers to pick up feet without contact - 6.25 points per
hoof (response time, attitude, relaxation)
4.) Horse stands in one spot while the handler walks all the way
around. (relaxation, attention, squareness, shifting)
5.) Horse follows handler minimum 10 strides forward, 10 strides right then
10 strides to the left 20ft > circles. Stops on command (attitude,
attention, consistency)
6.) Go away and come in - horse moves away from the handler on a
circle in a walk (1 rev) then comes into handler to standing. (attitude, attention, halt quality)
Rules: VC #2/1
Saddled competition
Max 5 minutes - video may be a series of small vids
Points below = 100 possible points.- horse moves toward handler for block mounting & standing motionless after rider gets settled for 3 seconds- 20pts (quietness, quality of stance, attitude)- immediately back up 4 steps with no forward motion first. Then pivot tothe right on the hind into a walk for 15 strides -(quietness of cues,response quality, pivot balance) 20 points- Halt, stand for 3 seconds. Move into a pivot on the hind to the left 90degree. Then forward in a walk for 15 strides. (quietness, fluidity,response quality) 20 points- Halt, stand for 3 seconds. Transition into a gait and maintain gait for5+ seconds. Bonus points for longer time of consistent, clear gaiting.(response, attitude, quietness of rider, consistency of gait) Can be in circle or straight lines with turn back 35 points. with 5 point sadded for turnback that maintains speed and frame. May end video on gaiting
Notes:Turn on haunches will aim for single hind pivot Walk should be fluid and consistentHalt should be squareHalt and stand should be solid without fidgeting
Rules: VC #3/1
Deductions for: excessive handling, refusals, poor attitude, tack annoyance
Striving for: calmness, bright attitude, response quality, ease of movement
