Define prohibited assistance.

• A. A contestant may be assisted by another person inside the show arena and continue.
• B. If a contestant, while inside the show arena or show ring, is assisted in any manner by another person or provides assistance in any manner to another person, the contestant shall automatically be disqualified.
• C. Assistance is allowed as long as not during judging.
• D. Assistance to the horse is allowed but not to the contestant.

Answer: (B)

Prohibited assistance means contestants must perform independently, with no help from anyone else while inside the show arena. If a contestant is assisted by another person, or if a contestant provides assistance to someone else, the rule triggers automatic disqualification. The requirement covers any interaction during the performance, ensuring fairness and complete responsibility on the participant.

This is why the option stating automatic disqualification for any assistance fits best: it directly codifies the immediate consequence and the broad scope of who can be involved (the contestant or another person) and where it applies (inside the arena). Other choices imply that some form of help is allowed or only prohibited in certain contexts, which conflicts with the notion of prohibiting all outside aid during the competition.