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362. Timed Obstacle Driving

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To be driven over a prescribed course of obstacles at a trot. The number of obstacles to be proportionate to the dimensions of the arena. Not to exceed 20 obstacles

  1. After passing the starting line, the driver shall proceed through each obstacle in order to the designated finish line.
  2. Course faults are scored as penalty seconds and are added to the driver’s elapsed time. Pacing’s are determined on a low time basis. Ties for first place will be decided by a drive-off (unless otherwise stated in prize list.)
  3. Penalties:
    1. Exceeding time allowed(every commenced second) / 0.5 seconds
    2. Knocking over start or finish marker / 5 seconds
    3. Knocking down or dislodging obstacle / 5 seconds
    4. Break in gait (see Rule 359)
      • 1st break from trot / 5 seconds
      • 2nd break from trot / 5 seconds
      • 3rd break from trot / 5 seconds
      • 4th break from trot / Elimination
      • Prolonged canter or walk / Elimination
    5. Disobedience and/or groom dismounting (cumulative over course)
      • 1st incident / 5 seconds
      • 2nd incident / 10 seconds
      • 3rd incident / Elimination
    6. Starting before signal / Elimination
    7. Failure to cross starting line within one minute of signal / Elimination
    8. Off-course / Elimination
    9. Exceeding Time Limit (2 X Time allowed) / Elimination
    10. Outside assistance / Elimination
    11. Failure to carry whip (Rule 326) / Elimination
    12. Breakage of harness or vehicle / Elimination
  4. Appropriate hat and dress should conform with the style of turnout. (see 328) No baseball type hats. No floppy hats allowed. Single drivers will wear gloves and carry a whip in hand. Lap robe or knee rug is optional. Gloves are required in Hitch class; apron, lap robe or knee rug are optional.