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506. Box Hitch

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  1. GENERAL DIAMOND HITCH RULES APPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS:
  2. A top load is optional.
  3. AMA standard box hitch will be tied.
    1. Throw lash cinch overload and under mule.
    2. Take complete wrap or half-hitch on hook with lash rope; then throw or take rope to right side.
    3. Tie box hitch on that side, throw rope to the left side.
    4. Tie remaining box, then tie off end above upper outer edge of the left side load.
  4. The judge will inspect for the following:
    1. AMA standard box hitch and equipment.
    2. Ropes under tension and tie-off secure.
    3. Lash rope MUST pass inside the lower inner corners of each side load and can pass inside the upper inner corners of each side load.
    4. The ropes attached to the lash cinch must pass over the sides of the side load.
    5. The lash rope must make at least one complete wrap or half-hitch on the lash cinch hook.
    6. The lash rope cannot pass through the lash cinch hook when making the near(left) side box.
    7. Bottom rope should not extend above the outside bottom edge of box.
    8. Additional rules listed in Rule 502