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23 (or two) will then measure the time indicated with a stopwatch. This method of
o ficial
timing is suitable for grading, postal matches and lower levels of competition, and as
backup to electronic timers.
10.2.1 They must stand perpendicular to the start and finish lines (see 7.10 & 7.11) and
so that they can see the horse approaching (because if they stand with their back to
the approaching horse they may be slow to react) and drop their hand when the front
of the horse's chest passes the start/finish line.
10.2.2 Times should be recorded to the nearest 0.1s (one-tenth of a second) if using
manual timing.
10.2.3 There should always be 2 stopwatches used (to protect against failures). One
person may operate 2 stopwatches, or 2 people may each operate a stopwatch. If 2
people are both operating stopwatches then an average of their times should be used /
one person should be nominated the o ficial timer and the 2nd recorded time only
used as backup if there was a problem with the first (ie. didn't start/stop or the timer
was aware they were slow to press the button).
10.3 If a malfunction of timing equipment means that a competitor’s run is not timed
then the average of the competitor's other runs shall be used. The written scoresheet
should record that an average has been used.
10.3.1 On the hunt track there will be a backup timer (10.1.3) which must be used.

11. Refusals, Falls and Safety Exclusions
11.1 Once a competitor has been given the signal to go, they must enter the track within
60s. Failure to do so shall count as a refusal and the competitor shall not be permitted to
enter the track once the 60s have elapsed. They shall score zero for that run.
11.2 If a horse leaves the track other than through the approved exit then the competitor
shall score zero for that run.
11.2.1 In the Hunt Track, further event specific rules apply.
11.3 If a competitor falls from their horse whilst on the track then they shall score zero for
that run. "On the track" is defined as between the start and finish gates.
11.3.1 If a competitor falls twice in the same event, in the start or finish areas or on
the track, then that competitor shall be required to withdraw and shall not attempt
any more runs. Any runs already completed shall count towards results and rankings.
For the purpose of this rule, an “event” is a set of runs scored together, such as the
Tower-110 event or the Raid 2-3-5 event. The competitor may compete in other events
at the same competition.
11.3.2 In the Hunt Track, further event specific rules apply.
11.4 A medical check by a first aider or paramedic is mandatory a ter a fall.