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64 when the element is completed and there is a scoring hit on the associated
elements
target. Eg. jump the obstacle AND hit the associated target = 5pt bonus, this is in addition
to the arrow points scored on the target.
As per #5.5.1, sometimes penalty points can be incurred for non-completion of equitation
technical elements.
6.7 A competitor's score is the sum of the target points, time points, and any bonus
points for additional elements, minus any penalty points.
6.7.1 The total score for a run cannot be less than zero.
6.8 If two or more competitors have the same result, the one with more target points will
win.
6.8.1 In the event of a continued tie a ter #6.8 the competitor with more 7 point hits
will win.
*Guidance notes:
1.4 The length and number of runs on 1 or more tracks should be appropriate to how many
days of competition the horses have had, and the number of riders per horse.
2.6.4.1 & HT target example 4b: For longshot targets it is permitted to have an irregularly
shaped hit zone (2.6.4 option c) however the zone should not have a central hole or
significant cut-outs in it. See the target example on the next page that demonstrates how
to adapt a complex target design to make it suitable for use.
5.19 Organisers should ensure that Merida targets are only included in the course if there
is certainty of having a safe overshoot zone, that is still safe should somebody accidentally
shoot a normal sharp arrow (ie. one with regular letching, rather than lu lu letching) at
the target and miss. Merida targets should be in good repair and made of a material that
is unlikely to cause bouncers. Arrow nets should be used as necessary to catch misses.
6.3.3 The par time for a track should not be altered once the competition has started.
If the organisers believe that ground conditions might have changed since track testing
and that alterations to the par time may be necessary, then further test runs on slow and
fast horses should happen before the competition commences.