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11.4.1 If it is determined that the competitor must withdraw on health grounds, any
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runs already completed shall count towards results and rankings. The decision of a
medic cannot be appealed.
11.4.2 If the competitor is passed as fit to continue by the medic they may, at the
discretion of the Head judge (see #11.5), be permitted to attempt their remaining
runs.
11.5 The Head Judge may, at their discretion, allow the competitor to complete any runs
that they have missed for any reason, including injury. The Head Judge shall consider the
extent to which the problem was self-in licted, but other factors such as time and any
necessary rearrangement of the track or targets may also be considered.
11.6 The Head Judge may, at their discretion, rule that a competitor is not safe to
continue, either through injury or through lack of competence.
11.7 It is possible for tighter local rules to apply regarding falls. Competitors must be
advised of these in advance, i.e. at the competitors' meeting.
12. Equipment Failure
12.1 If a competitor’s equipment fails then they shall be permitted to replace it. This
includes, but is not limited to, the bow coming unstrung, breaking of bows, bowstrings,
other archery equipment or riding tack. In such circumstances the competitor shall
ordinarily be permitted 15 minutes to replace/repair the equipment; the Head Judge may
extend this time if they wish.
12.2 A competitor’s failure to enter the track for their run shall not count as a refusal
under rule 11.1 during the time allowed by the Head Judge for the replacement of failed
equipment under rule 12.1.
12.3 A competitor shall not be permitted a rerun solely on the grounds that their
equipment failed during a run.
13. Personal Conduct
13.1 All competitors, supporting sta f (including but not limited to coaches, grooms and
team managers) and spectators shall conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike fashion.
Unacceptable behaviour on the part of spectators or supporting sta f may result in
penalties against the competitor to whom the o fenders relate.
13.2 Unnecessarily rough or cruel handling of the horses is forbidden.
13.2.1 Evidence of bleeding on a horse's lank(s), in its mouth or nose, or marks
indicating excessive use of spurs or whipping will result in immediate elimination of
the rider from the whole competition.
Environmental causes such as insect bites, or if a horse has bitten its lip or tongue,
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