to make a minimum of eight jumps.

be mandatory.

minimum height.

of the first obstacle, and a finish line at least 24 feet (7.3 meters)

beyond the last obstacle must be indicated by markers (at least 12

feet [3.6 meters]apart) at each end of the lines. Horse must start and

finish by passing between markers.

minimum distance of 48 feet (14.6 meters) apart, size of arena permitting.

six inches and a maximum of four feet (122 cm) in first go-round,

except in youth and amateur which is a minimum of three feet three

inches (99 cm) and a maximum of three feet six inches (105 cm).

In a jump-off, the sequence of obstacles may be in any order

as long as the original direction is maintained. Only in the case of

clean round ties, the height and spread of at least 50 percent of the

obstacles shall be increased not less than three inches (7.6 cm) and

not more than six inches (15.2 cm) in height, and to a maximum

spread of six feet (1.8 meters). In case of ties involving faults, rails

shall not be raised. Courses may be shortened after the first round.

However, the course may not be shortened to less than 50 percent of

the original obstacles and must include at least one vertical and one

spread jump. When a jump-off is required, the winner will be decided

on time only if faults are equal. If two or more horses are disqualified

in the timed jump-off and are tied for a point, they are not

to be rejumped, but should flip a coin to break the tie.

the starting line until it reaches the finish line. Time shall be stopped

while a knocked down jump is being replaced, this is from the

moment the rider gets his mount in a position to retake the jump

until the proper authority signals that the jump has been replaced. It

shall be the rider’s responsibility to be ready to continue the course

when the signal is given.

penalty faults which include knockdowns, disobediences and falls.

and four faults assessed, when a horse or rider, by contact:

the obstacle or the height of any element of a spread obstacle even when the

falling part is arrested in its fall by any portion of the obstacle; or

height of the obstacle so it rests on a different support from the one

on which it was originally placed;

equipment or other designated markers on start and finish lines.

it shall not be considered a knockdown.

(whether or not the obstacle is knocked down or altered) it is a

refusal unless the horse then immediately jumps the obstacle without

backing one step. If horse takes one step backwards, it is a refusal.

but does not attempt to jump, it is considered another refusal.

horse must return to the start of the in-and-out sequence and rejump

previous elements as well as following elements.

the obstacle to be jumped; jumps an obstacle outside its limiting markers; or

when the horse or rider knocks down a flag, standard, wing or other element

limiting the obstacle (without obstacle being jumped).

trot, canter or gallop after crossing starting line, except when it is a

refusal, a run-out or when due to uncontrollable circumstances, such

as when an obstacle is being reset.

whereby the horse crosses its original track between two consecutive obstacles

anywhere on course, except to retake obstacle after refusal or run-out.

faults.

waiting for signal to proceed.

after an audible signal to proceed.

unless said obstacle is designated as a practice obstacle, or after crossing

the finish line, whether forming part of the course or not.

the course (penalized at any time the horse is in the ring).

without penalty or stop and correct difficulty, in which case he

may continue without penalty or be eliminated.

judge(s), and professional course designer. The time allowed to complete

the course should be calculated from an actual measurement of the

course’s length (a minimum speed of 360 yards (327.6 meters per minute).

The length of the course must be announced or posted prior to the start of the

class. The judge should assure that the course has in fact been properly measured

and the time allowed calculated according to the speed. After the first

competitor has completed their round, the time allowed and the competitor’s

time should be announced. The use of a time allowed is optional in the first

round.

inaccurate, but only after consultation with the course designer. The

time allowed may only be adjusted after the first competitor completes

the round without a disobedience and not later than following

the third competitor to complete the course without a disobedience.

fraction thereof by which the time allowed is exceeded. Time faults

awarded in a final jump-off are penalized one fault for each commenced

second over time allowed. Knockdown(s) occurring from a

including penalty seconds exceeds the time limit is eliminated.