APHA-ALL PENALTIES EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Longe line. Movement will count for how many points of the total score?
34
Longe line. Manners, expression, and attitude will count for up to how many points of the
total score?
14
Longe line. Conformation will count for up to how many points of the total score?
6
Longe line. Use of circle will count for how many points of the total score?
1-3 points
Longe line, use of circle. Good to excellent use of circle. The horse consistently stays on the
perimeter of the circle with slight looseness in the line. Horse turns around on the circle
perimeter. How many points should this horse receive?
3 points
Longe line, use of circle. Average use of circle. Horse is only slightly inconsistent in using
the 25' radius (7.5m) of the circle. How many points should this horse receive?
2 points
Longe line, use of circle. Adequate use of the circle. Horse is shown in a circle radius of less
than 25' (7.5m). How many points should this horse receive?
1 point
Longe line, use of circle. General use of the circle. Potentially dangerous slack in the line.
Horse pulls exhibitor out of the circle. How many points should this horse receive?
0 points
,Longe line. Failure to walk a minimum of two horse lengths will result in what penalty?
5 point penalty per direction
Longe line. Failure to jog/trot a minimum of 1/4 (quarter) of a circle will result in what
kind of penalty?
5 point penalty per direction
Longe line. Failure to demonstrate the correct lead for a minimum of 1/4 (quarter) of a
circle will result in what kind of penalty?
5 point penalty per direction
Longe line. Evidence of lameness will result in what kind of penalty?
Disqualification
Longe line. Blatant striking horse with the whip during the longeing demonstration that
will cause threat or lateral movement will result in what kind of penalty?
Disqualification
Longe line. A horse falling down will result in what kind of penalty?
Disqualification
Longe line. Horse steps over or becomes entangled in the longe line will result in what kind
of penalty?
Disqualification
Longe line. Failure to show at all three gaits in both directions will result in what kind of
penalty?
Disqualification
Longe line. Any horse that becomes detached from its handler and is no longer under
control will result in what kind of penalty?
Disqualification
,Longe line. Exhibitor disrespects the judge will result in what kind of penalty?
Disqualification
In hand trail. Each tick of log, pole, cone, plant or obstacle will result in what kind of
penalty?
1/2 point penalty
In hand trail. Each hit, bite or stepping on a log, pole, cone, plant or any component of an
obstacle will result in what kind of penalty?
1 point penalty
In hand trail. Incorrect or break of gait at walk or jog for two strides or less will result in
what kind of penalty?
1 point penalty
In hand trail. Both front or hind feet in a single-strided slot or space will result in what
kind of penalty?
1 point
In hand trail. Skipping over or failing to step into a required space will result in what kind
of penalty?
1 point
In hand trail. Failure to meet the correct strides on trot over log obstacles will result in
what kind of penalty?
1 point
In hand trail. Incorrect or break of gait at walk or jog for more than 2 strides will result in
what kind of penalty?
3 points
In hand trail. Knocking down an elevated pole, cone, barrel, plant or obstacle, or severely
disturbing an obstacle unless caused by the tail will result in what kind of penalty?
, 3 points
In hand trail. Stepping outside the confines of, falling or jumping off or out of an obstacle
with one foot once the foot has entered obstacle; including missing one element of an
obstacle on a line of travel with one foot will result in what kind of penalty?
3 points
In hand trail. Dropping slicker or object required to be carried on course will result in
what kind of penalty?
5 points
In hand trail. First or second cumulative refusal, balk, or evading an obstacle by shying or
backing will result in what kind of penalty?
5 points
In hand trail. Letting go of gate or dropping rope gate will result in what kind of penalty?
5 points
In hand trail. Use of either hand to instill fear or praise (slight touching or tapping with
one hand to cue horse in a sidepass maneuver only is acceptable) will result in what kind of
penalty?
5 points
In hand trail. Stepping outside the confines of, falling or jumping off or out of an obstacle
with more than one foot once the foot has entered obstacle; including missing one element
of an obstacle on a line of travel with more than one foot will result in what kind of
penalty?
5 points
In hand trail. Blatant disobedience (including biting, kicking out, bucking, rearing, striking
or continuously checking the exhibitor) will result in what kind of penalty?
5 points
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Longe line. Movement will count for how many points of the total score?
34
Longe line. Manners, expression, and attitude will count for up to how many points of the
total score?
14
Longe line. Conformation will count for up to how many points of the total score?
6
Longe line. Use of circle will count for how many points of the total score?
1-3 points
Longe line, use of circle. Good to excellent use of circle. The horse consistently stays on the
perimeter of the circle with slight looseness in the line. Horse turns around on the circle
perimeter. How many points should this horse receive?
3 points
Longe line, use of circle. Average use of circle. Horse is only slightly inconsistent in using
the 25' radius (7.5m) of the circle. How many points should this horse receive?
2 points
Longe line, use of circle. Adequate use of the circle. Horse is shown in a circle radius of less
than 25' (7.5m). How many points should this horse receive?
1 point
Longe line, use of circle. General use of the circle. Potentially dangerous slack in the line.
Horse pulls exhibitor out of the circle. How many points should this horse receive?
0 points
,Longe line. Failure to walk a minimum of two horse lengths will result in what penalty?
5 point penalty per direction
Longe line. Failure to jog/trot a minimum of 1/4 (quarter) of a circle will result in what
kind of penalty?
5 point penalty per direction
Longe line. Failure to demonstrate the correct lead for a minimum of 1/4 (quarter) of a
circle will result in what kind of penalty?
5 point penalty per direction
Longe line. Evidence of lameness will result in what kind of penalty?
Disqualification
Longe line. Blatant striking horse with the whip during the longeing demonstration that
will cause threat or lateral movement will result in what kind of penalty?
Disqualification
Longe line. A horse falling down will result in what kind of penalty?
Disqualification
Longe line. Horse steps over or becomes entangled in the longe line will result in what kind
of penalty?
Disqualification
Longe line. Failure to show at all three gaits in both directions will result in what kind of
penalty?
Disqualification
Longe line. Any horse that becomes detached from its handler and is no longer under
control will result in what kind of penalty?
Disqualification
,Longe line. Exhibitor disrespects the judge will result in what kind of penalty?
Disqualification
In hand trail. Each tick of log, pole, cone, plant or obstacle will result in what kind of
penalty?
1/2 point penalty
In hand trail. Each hit, bite or stepping on a log, pole, cone, plant or any component of an
obstacle will result in what kind of penalty?
1 point penalty
In hand trail. Incorrect or break of gait at walk or jog for two strides or less will result in
what kind of penalty?
1 point penalty
In hand trail. Both front or hind feet in a single-strided slot or space will result in what
kind of penalty?
1 point
In hand trail. Skipping over or failing to step into a required space will result in what kind
of penalty?
1 point
In hand trail. Failure to meet the correct strides on trot over log obstacles will result in
what kind of penalty?
1 point
In hand trail. Incorrect or break of gait at walk or jog for more than 2 strides will result in
what kind of penalty?
3 points
In hand trail. Knocking down an elevated pole, cone, barrel, plant or obstacle, or severely
disturbing an obstacle unless caused by the tail will result in what kind of penalty?
, 3 points
In hand trail. Stepping outside the confines of, falling or jumping off or out of an obstacle
with one foot once the foot has entered obstacle; including missing one element of an
obstacle on a line of travel with one foot will result in what kind of penalty?
3 points
In hand trail. Dropping slicker or object required to be carried on course will result in
what kind of penalty?
5 points
In hand trail. First or second cumulative refusal, balk, or evading an obstacle by shying or
backing will result in what kind of penalty?
5 points
In hand trail. Letting go of gate or dropping rope gate will result in what kind of penalty?
5 points
In hand trail. Use of either hand to instill fear or praise (slight touching or tapping with
one hand to cue horse in a sidepass maneuver only is acceptable) will result in what kind of
penalty?
5 points
In hand trail. Stepping outside the confines of, falling or jumping off or out of an obstacle
with more than one foot once the foot has entered obstacle; including missing one element
of an obstacle on a line of travel with more than one foot will result in what kind of
penalty?
5 points
In hand trail. Blatant disobedience (including biting, kicking out, bucking, rearing, striking
or continuously checking the exhibitor) will result in what kind of penalty?
5 points
