Each judge usually, and I say usually, because some judges don’t, gives a percentage score depending on the round. Generally speaking a rail gets a score of 40 – 50 depending on the rail and the rest of the course. See the following post regarding judging hunters.
We as judges have formed opinions based on our own experiences. He is consistent, and reliable, and consistent and reliable is what an under saddle horse should be. Steady comfortable paces which a rider may have done to and from the field hunt.
Do you ever use poles to help your horse THINK where his feet are? Most horses do not think they have big honking hooves
When you enter the show ring your first concern is to get to eight jumps correctly and succinctly. Missing a distance is bad but a