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rider should they fall onto them.
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8.3.1.1 It is recommended, but not required, that any rope/cord used has easy-
break points to avoid entanglement if a horse goes through it.
8.3.2 Competitors should be advised, prior to the competition, if the type of track
boundary [on the straight track] is other than a solid barrier or rope on both sides
8.4 Ideally, the track boundary should widen slightly in a funnel-like manner at both ends
(to assist the horse in entering the delineated track for both R- and L-handed riders).
8.5 There shall be adequate space beyond the start and finish lines for the horse to enter
the run smoothly, and to slow and stop safely.
8.5.1 The first 5m of track prior to the start / beyond the finish, must be straight and
level.
8.5.2 A 25m run-in/out with delineated boundaries, beyond the timing gates at both
ends of the track, is suggested for straight track events.
The run-in/outs do not have to be a straight line but should not curve too tightly (the
minimum inside curve radius is 10m). If they curve the direction of the curve should
(if possible) be towards the target to assist horses in selecting the canter-lead towards
the target (see diagram).
The run-in/outs do not have to be level but the incline should be safe to ride.
8.6 If le t-handed competitors are registered, the track set-up must be equally fair to both
le t- and right-handed competitors. The targets must be at the same distances along the
track both ways and a safe stopping space (#8.5) must be assured for all. Any other
variation / disadvantage (eg. inclines, external factors that might in luence a horse) should
be minimised.
8.7 The track shall be inspected for hazards before each day of competition.
8.8 The team captains (or another nominated representative) and Head Judge must
check the track set up the day before competition and verbally acknowledge their
acceptance of it. If necessary, due to extreme or changing ground conditions, this may be
repeated the morning of competition.
8.8.1 This o ficial check is the opportunity for teams to identify any problems in
track set up and a tape measure and rulebook should be available.
8.8.2 Should a mistake in track set-up be missed at this stage and instead noticed
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