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shot (#4.7.3.1 or #6.1.4), zones for shooting the long-distance targets (#2.6.5) and zones /
route options for any additional elements (#5.7.1).
3.4.1 At large competitions where it is impractical for everyone to walk around
together the Head judge may conduct a walk around for just National / Team
representatives on the right hand route, and a second walk around for all le t-handed
competitors. Other right-handed competitors must be o fered a group course walk
run by an assistant HT judge.
3.4.2 When 3.4.1 occurs, detailed information must be available to competitors in the
form of text instructions and photos.
3.5 If there is an obstacle within the track the organiser must provide a jump in the
practice area so that competitors can practise jumping during the days preceding the
Hunt track event, and whilst warming up on competition day.
4. Procedure
4.1 Riders may start with one arrow nocked or held in either hand. All other arrows must
be in quivers or a belt/sash.
4.1.1 If there is a Merida target as target 2, or paired kikaç and qabaq target as targets
1 & 2, the Head Judge may make an exception to #4.1 and specify that riders are
allowed to start with a lu lu in the hand in addition to having a regular arrow
nocked.
4.1.1.1 IF the rider intends to shoot the Merida target further retrieval of arrows
may only occur once the rider has taken this shot (ie. not the standard situation
of #4.2.1)
4.2 Permitted quivers are as per the IHAA standard (IHAA general rules 3.5) ie. quivers
attached to the rider's body, belt or upper leg.
4.2.1 A ter passing through the start gate, riders may retrieve arrows from the quiver
or belt; either one at a time for immediate shooting, or several at once to be held in
either hand.
4.3 Arrows may not be shot before the start or a ter the finish (determined by when the
horse's chest passes the start line, and when the rider's body passes the finish line).
4.4 Track time will be measured between the start and finish lines, according to when the
horse's chest crosses that line.
4.4.1 Where electronic timing is used there must be a backup system of manual
timing in case of timing equipment failure.
4.5 Riders must follow the designated route of the track, through its full distance – start
to finish. No shortcuts may be taken. In unfenced areas the specified route should still be
followed. See #4.10 re. infractions.