Re: [RC] what does disqualified mean? - Lynne Glazer
I would venture to guess it is mostly due failure to ride the marked trail in the order specified. In general, like Susan wrote, it's for not following the rules and rides can have specific rules. I DQ'd a rider's father from his LD completion for his behavior at the 50's finish line, my "rule 13" was "unsportsmanlike conduct is subject to disqualification" or words to that effect. A junior not staying within a minute of his sponsor could get DQ'd too, yes.
One reason for disqualification is the rider didn't present the horse to the vet and just left the ride. Another reason could be rude behavior. A rider can be DQ'd for not following the rules. Thankfully, we don't see a DQ often.
Was seeing some ride results and saw "Disqualified" for a horse, and was curious what puts a horse in this category at a ride? I assume it doesn't mean Overtime, as that was labeled on other horses.
I can think of extreme examples (drugging, rider behavior, etc.), but are there routine reasons that would 'disqualify' the horse? Do you get this category if you finish and miss a loop or something? Or like a junior that loses a sponsor but wants to finish the ride?
