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7.10 The start line judge must determine whether arrows were shot before the start. They
may be required to assist with manual timing.
7.10.1 They must stand perpendicular to the startline so that they can properly see the
position of the horse relative to the startline. Unless #7.10.2
7.10.2 The only time startline judging can be done from another location (than #7.10.1)
is when a light lashes is made when the timer beam is broken which is clearly visible
to the judge.
7.10.3 It is permitted, but not required, to video the startline to support judges in
making their decision or resolving an appeal
7.10.4 For both manual timing and for the purposes of shooting, the competitor is
deemed to have started when the front of the horse's chest crosses the startline.
7.11 Sometimes a finish line judge may be required, to determine when the last shot was
taken or to assist with manual timing.
7.11.1 They must stand perpendicular to the finish line so that they can properly see
the position of the horse and rider relative to the finish line.
7.11.2 It is permitted, but not required, to video the finish line to support judges in
making their decision or resolving an appeal
7.11.3 For the purposes of manual timing they should indicate when the front of the
horse's chest crosses the finish line.
7.11.4 If the judge is checking whether arrows were shot within the track; for
shooting, the competitor is deemed to have finished when their body crosses the line.
7.12 All competition o ficials have a responsibility towards horse welfare, and must be
aware of the contents of the IHAA Code of Equine Welfare. They must report to the head
judge if they become aware of infractions to welfare guidelines.
7.12.1 It is the head judge's decision whether to task someone with the role of Welfare
O ficer. This role might include checking horses before the competition, checking rule
compliance when they marshal to start their event (eg. for free head carriage and no
bleeding), assessing horses who become lame or have fallen during the competition.
The Welfare O ficer can advise competitors directly regarding small corrections. For
bigger concerns or when competitors don't act upon the Welfare O ficer's advice, he
must present his findings and recommendations to the Head Judge who has the
power to issue Yellow card warnings or Red card disqualifications.
7.13 In large competitions, when the Head Judge feels that is is necessary to share his
workload, it is possible for him to appoint a Deputy Head Judge from his group of O ficials.
Such a person would be the point of contact for Complaints and Appeals from competitors,
or for representations from Team Leaders if there is felt to be deviation from the IHAA
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