Which outcome may result from persistent improper cues or spurs?

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Which outcome may result from persistent improper cues or spurs?

Persistent improper cues or spurs raise safety and welfare concerns for the horse and violate standards of sportsmanship. When such behavior occurs repeatedly, it undermines fair competition and the judge’s responsibility to enforce rules. The appropriate remedy is disqualification, which removes the rider from the class to protect animal welfare and maintain integrity across the show. Public recognition, bonus points, or extra time would not address the misconduct or uphold safety and fairness, so they don’t fit as penalties for this violation.

Persistent improper cues or spurs raise safety and welfare concerns for the horse and violate standards of sportsmanship. When such behavior occurs repeatedly, it undermines fair competition and the judge’s responsibility to enforce rules. The appropriate remedy is disqualification, which removes the rider from the class to protect animal welfare and maintain integrity across the show.

Public recognition, bonus points, or extra time would not address the misconduct or uphold safety and fairness, so they don’t fit as penalties for this violation.

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