Learn exactly how reining is scored and what judges look for—so you can ride the pattern with confidence and plus every maneuver. Who can benefit from this course? Riders, coaches, and exhibitors who want to understand reining scoring from the judge's perspective so they can improve their runs and score higher. What you'll achieve - Learn how reining maneuvers are scored and the verbiage judges use to accurately assess each one - Score maneuvers correctly (−1½ to +1½) and apply penalties the right way. - Learn what the penalties are and how to avoid them - Learn how to scribe for a judge - send in your own show videos for a critique and learn how to improve your score Course outline - Scoring 101: start at 70, maneuver scores, final score math - The judging mindset: control, smoothness, attitude, authority, controlled speed. - Maneuver deep dives: stops, spins, circles, rollbacks, lead changes. - Penalties: how they're assessed and deducted. - Pattern precision and functional correctness - Video labs: score real runs with me. - Show‑day expectations and judge's checklist. - Send me your show videos for feedback and how to improve your score Bonuses - Printable scoring worksheet and penalty cheat sheet.