Mule – shall be inter-changeable with animal, hinny, or donkey.
Driver – Refers to the person controlling the lines/reins and whip.
Management – Person(s) responsible for organizing the competition.
Entry – The combination of mule(s) and vehicle competing.
Junior Driver – Under 18 years of age. AMA age as of January 1st. All junior drivers must be accompanied by a knowledgeable adult driver. Junior drivers under the age of 11 may not compete outside a securely enclosed arena. Protective headgear must be worn.
Terms of “Prohibited” and “Mandatory”: When any competitor fails to comply with these terms when used in these rules MUST BE ELIMINATED by the judge, unless another penalty is stipulated.
Must and Shall – When used in these rules, any competitor failing to comply MUST BE SEVERELY PENALIZED by the judge.
Should – In these rules, failure to comply SHALL BE PENALIZED by the judge, unless another penalty is stipulated.