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364. Gambler’s Choice

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(Cantering will be allowed)

  1. To be driven over a course of un-numbered obstacles, each carrying a specific point value. Each driver has the same amount of time to negotiate as many obstacles as possible. Each obstacle is assigned a point value according to its degree of difficulty, and each driver tries to amass as high a score as possible within the time allowed.
  2. After passing through the starting line, the driver may drive through the obstacles in any order, from any direction. Each obstacle may be driven twice, but not in succession. If driven a third time, no points will be awarded.
  3. A signal shall be sounded if an obstacle is disturbed. No obstacle may be re-driven once it has been disturbed. (Exception: Obstacles which are designed to be knocked down). No points will be awarded for an incorrectly completed obstacle. If the obstacle is incorrectly driven, but not disturbed, it may be attempted again.
  4. In this class, the circling rule does not apply. If a mule should refuse or run out at an obstacle without disturbing it, the driver may elect not to attempt it and may drive to another obstacle without penalty. The obstacle may be attempted later, and if correctly driven, the appropriate points will be recorded.
  5. Time allowed shall be 2 minutes and 30 seconds. A warning signal will sound at two (2) minutes. All signals used need to be loud enough to be heard by all competitors.
  6. If the signal sounds when the competitor is committed to an obstacle, the competitor may complete the obstacle and receive the appropriate points, then proceed through the finish markers for total time to be recorded. Whether or not the competitor was committed to the last obstacle at the signal will be left to the discretion of the judge.
  7. Placing(s) are determined on a high score basis. Time decides ties. If a tie occurs in points and time, the winner will be decided by a drive-off.
  8. Appropriate hat and dress shall conform with style of turnout. (see rule 328). No baseball type or floppy hats allowed. Single drivers will wear gloves and carry a whip in hand. Apron, lap robe or knee rug are optional. Gloves are required in Hitch class; apron, lap robe, or knee rug are optional.