Learn exactly how reining is scored and what judges look for—so you can ride the pattern with confidence and plus every maneuver.
Who this is for:
Riders, coaches, and exhibitors who want to understand reining scoring from the judge's perspective.
What you'll achieve
- Score maneuvers correctly (−1½ to +1½) and apply penalties the right way.
- Spot the exact faults that drop scores (control loss, deviations, lead errors, fence proximity)
- Use markers and pattern precision to "plus" your maneuvers.
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
- Send me your show videos and get feedback on how to improve your score
Join now. New members get founders pricing for a limited time.