How well do you know the rules of eventing?

Eventers may be known as adrenaline junkies, but the sport does still have rules. Many competitors today don't appear to actually read the rules before competing. Are you one of them?

If you are, or if you just want to see how well you've memorized the rulebook, this quiz is a great opportunity to test your knowledge and maybe learn something new. *Questions and answers are based on the USEF Rule for Eventing*

Created by: Azar
  1. Which of the following would count as an abuse of horse?
  2. True or False: The bit may be used to reprimand the horse.
  3. Protective vests are required for cross-country at which levels?
  4. True or False: A breastplate may be used in the dressage phase.
  5. Which of the following is forbidden in the cross-country phase?
  6. Which of the following may result in disqualifications?
  7. True or False: A competitor may ride more than one horse.
  8. In the dressage test, how long do you have to enter the arena after once the starting signal has sounded?
  9. In the dressage test, how long do you have to enter the arena after once the starting signal has sounded?
  10. If all four feet of the horse leave the dressage arena during the test, what is the penalty?
  11. What are the dimension of a small arena?
  12. Fill in the blank: Judges will award good marks from 0-__ for each movement and for each collective mark.
  13. What is the penalty for jumping jumps out of order?
  14. What is the penalty for the first refusal on cross-country?
  15. In the cross-country test, what is the penalty for the first fall of the competitor?
  16. True or false: In the jumping test, knocking down a flag results in a 5 point penalty.
  17. Fill in the blank: In the jumping test, a horse is considered have fallen when the ___________.
  18. In the jumping test, what is the penalty for knocking down an obstacle while jumping?
  19. In the jumping test, what is the penalty for knocking down an obstacle while jumping?

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