295. The Starting and Foul Line

Must be designated by markers located on the arena fence, and easily viewed by the line judge and the exhibitors.

  1. Start/foul line shall be approximately 2/3 length of the arena away from the far fence where cattle are gathered.
  2. The pen shall be set up 3/4 of the length of the arena from the same far fence.
    1. Pen may be placed on either side of the arena, with the opening facing away from the cattle.
    2. The pen shall be set 16 feet from the side fence, creating an “alley.”
    3. Pen shall have three sides and a gate. Minimum of three 16 foot sides, with a 16 foot gate open wide; optional 24 feet deep.
    4. Opening to pen shall be 18 feet wide without a panel or 10 feet wide with an 8-foot panel. The 8-foot panel is optional.