Gymkhana 2010
Rule Book
2010 Nevada Bandits Gymkhana Rule Book
Table of Contents
Section
1.0
General Rules
2.0
Attire and Tack
3.0
Timing
4.0
Placing & Single Entry Charts
5.0
Starting Order
6.0
Start and Finish of Course
7.0
Types of Divisions
Average Time Divisions
Glossary
Event Average Chart
8.0
Penalties and Disqualifications
Gymkhana Rules
The rules contained in this
book are written to allow each rider the same opportunity to maintain standards
of dress and comportment that will reflect upon the Nevada Bandits Riding
Club. The foregoing should be used in interpreting
and applying each rule. If there is any
doubt as to a rule infraction, this doubt shall be resolved in favor of the
rider.
Section 1.0 – General Rules
1.1
When ever the
masculine is used it also includes the feminine. Whenever horse is used it also includes pony.
1.2
In the peewee
class, a peewee is considered as one who has not reached his or her 8th
birthday prior to January 1 of the current year.
1.3
In any class, the
junior is considered as one who has not reached his or her 18th birthday prior
to January 1 of the current year.
1.4
A junior shall
not be allowed to ride a stallion.
1.5
Entries may be of
any breed or height.
1.6
Unsoundness shall
not penalize an entry unless it is determined by either the show manager or the
judge to be sufficiently severe as to be hazardous to the contestant or
considered an act of cruelty to the horse.
In such a case, management shall bar the entry from further
participation.
1.7
No two or more
teams or contestants shall complete simultaneously in the same Gymkhana event.
1.8
Show management
has the authority to enforce all rule infractions which occur outside the
arena.
1.9
Sign ups open at
1.10
There will be a
three minute gate, call.
1.11
Contestants may
be asked to leave premises for unsportsmanlike behavior, excessive intoxication
or foul language.
1.12
Riders and horses
should stay out away from the gate area so riders can go in and out safely.
1.13
Lead-line rider’s
can not break a trot. Open to all ages,
riders in the Lead-line classes are not eligible for any other division. Leading person must have a hold of the lead line
at all times. The horse must cross the
start and finish line first, not the leading person.
1.14
Pee-wee division
is open to riders 8 and under who are beginning riders. Children who qualify for division 6 or better
ratings in more than two shows do not qualify for Pee-wee classes. They will be
moved to the appropriate division.
1.15
A downed pole,
barrel, jump or obstacle carries a 2 second penalty for each object knocked
down.
1.16
All
1.17
Riders must have
horses under control before leaving the arena.
The gate shall remain closed until the horse is under control.
1.18
Cause for
disqualification:
Off course
Loss of flag or if the flag falls out of the pot once the
rider has let go of it.
Getting bucked off, falling off a horse during the course event.
Crossing back through the timing light before finishing the
course or crossing the timing
light after the course is complete.
1.19
There are two
votes per family at the meetings. If 15
year old or older wishes to have a vote of there own they need to pay for an
individual membership.
1.20
Every new horse
must start in open.
1.21
A horse and rider
team must compete and have a time for 3 of the four events to have a rating for
that show.
1.22
All points follow
the horse and rider combination throughout the series, when they are moved into
a higher division.
1.23
No horse rider
combination can win
1.24
In April 2008 it
was voted on by the club that the Nevada Bandits would be exclusively a
gymkhana club.
Section 2.0 – Attire and Tack
2.1
When tack or
equipment breaks or the horse casts a shoe, while on course, the entry shall be
allowed to continue so long as the course can be completed without cruelty to
the horse or danger to the rider.
2.2
Breakage of tack
or equipment shall not entitle the rider to a re-ride.
2.3 All riders
will wear long pants, and boots. There
are no halter tops, tube tops, tank tops or tummy tops allowed.
Section 3.0 – Timing
3.1
Time shall start
when any part of the horse crosses the starting line and shall end when any
part of the horse crosses the finish line upon completion of the course, or
when disqualified by the judge.
3.2
A rider shall be
considered “On Course” once any part of the horse crosses the starting line and
until every part of the horse crosses the finish line after completing the
course.
3.3
The position of
the timers shall always be at the start/finish line.
3.4
Time shall be
taken by the use of an electronic timer, or manual stopwatches all of which are
graduated to at least 1/100th of a second
3.5
The official time
shall be taken from either the electronic timer or from two manual
watches. If the two manual watches have
different times an average shall be used.
3.6
If the electronic
timer fails to operate and there is not backup timer the rider is allowed a
re-ride.
3.7
Disqualified
times shall not be recorded or announced.
3.8
For disqualified
rides, timekeepers must put a “0” in the time box of the time sheet.
3.9
When the timers fail
to operate. If the first run was clean (no downed obstacles) and the second run
is not, the rider shall be given the option of a third and final run.
3.10
When the timers fail
to operate. If the first run was not
clean, and the second and/or third run is clean, the penalty from the first
ride shall be added to the final run’s time.
3.11
If no runs were
clean, the time shall be from the final run, but the penalty shall be the highest
number of downed obstacles.
3.12
If the first run
was disqualified, the second and/or third runs shall be for time only. The
disqualification shall remain in effect.
Section 4.0 – Placing
4.1
Show placing will
be based on the “Actual Time” ran, not the Base Time.
4.2
In the case of a
tie for an event placement all riders shall be awarded the same placing and
points. The subsequent number of placing
shall not be awarded, i.e. three riders tie for first place, all three receive
first place point, there shall be no second or third place points given. The next rider shall receive fourth place
points.
4.2.1
Distribution of
the event’s awards shall be at the discretion of show management.
4.3
In the event of a
tie for a show’s
4.3.1
When all riders
involved rode all of the events.
4.3.1.1
If there were no
disqualifications, the tie shall be broken by combining the actual time ran in
each event. The rider with the lowest
overall time shall be declared the High Point winner.
4.3.1.2
If any rider
involved in the tie was disqualified, in one or more events, the award shall be
given to the rider who has no disqualifications.
4.3.1.3
If all of the
riders involved in the tie were disqualified, in one or more events, the tie
shall be broken by combining the time from those events in which none of the
involved riders were disqualified
4.3.2
When any rider involved did not ride in all
of the events.
4.3.2.1
If there were no
disqualifications, the rider who did not ride all the events shall relinquish
the award for the tied position, and accept the award for the next lower
placing. Both riders shall receive the
same points.
4.3.2.2
If any rider
involved in the was disqualified, in one or more events, the award shall be
given to the rider
4.3.2.3
If all of the
riders involved in the tie were disqualified, in one or more events, the tie
shall be broken by combining the time from those events in which none of the
involved riders were disqualified.
4.4
Single Entry
Placements
The following time charts
shall be used to determine the event placing of all single entry divisions.
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Division 1 |
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Division 4 |
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Event |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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Event |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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Big T |
17.599 |
18.599 |
19.599 |
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Big T |
19.999 |
20.999 |
21.999 |
|
Birangle |
15.299 |
15.999 |
16.999 |
|
Birangle |
17.599 |
18.599 |
19.599 |
|
Barrels 1 |
16.299 |
16.599 |
17.599 |
|
Barrels 1 |
18.999 |
19.999 |
20.999 |
|
Barrels 2 |
16.999 |
17.599 |
18.599 |
|
Barrels 2 |
19.599 |
20.599 |
21.599 |
|
Figure 8
Stake |
11.999 |
12.299 |
13.299 |
|
Figure 8
Stake |
12.999 |
13.999 |
14.999 |
|
Hurry
Scurry |
9.999 |
10.599 |
11.999 |
|
Hurry Scurry |
11.599 |
12.599 |
13.599 |
|
Key Hole |
9.999 |
10.599 |
11.999 |
|
Key Hole |
11.999 |
12.999 |
13.999 |
|
Poles 1 |
11.499 |
11.999 |
12.999 |
|
Poles 1 |
14.999 |
15.999 |
16.999 |
|
Poles 2 |
23.999 |
24.999 |
25.999 |
|
Poles 2 |
27.999 |
28.999 |
29.999 |
|
Quadrangle |
21.999 |
22.999 |
23.999 |
|
Quadrangle |
24.999 |
25.999 |
26.999 |
|
Single
Stake |
9.599 |
9.999 |
10.599 |
|
Single
Stake |
10.999 |
11.599 |
11.999 |
|
Slot
Barrels |
9.599 |
9.999 |
10.599 |
|
Slot
Barrels |
10.999 |
11.599 |
11.999 |
|
Skill
Barrels |
17.599 |
18.599 |
19.599 |
|
Skill
Barrels |
19.999 |
20.999 |
21.999 |
|
Speed
Barrels1 |
10.299 |
10.599 |
11.599 |
|
Speed
Barrels1 |
12.599 |
13.599 |
14.599 |
|
Speed
Barrels 2 |
22.999 |
23.999 |
25.999 |
|
Speed
Barrels 2 |
25.999 |
26.999 |
28.999 |
|
Figure 8
Flag |
11.999 |
12.299 |
13.299 |
|
Figure 8
Flag |
12.999 |
13.999 |
14.999 |
|
Triple
Pole Up & Back |
19.299 |
19.599 |
20.599 |
|
Triple
Pole Up & Back |
22.599 |
23.599 |
24.599 |
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Division 2 |
|
Division 5 |
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Event |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
|
Event |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
|
Big T |
18.599 |
19.599 |
20.599 |
|
Big T |
20.999 |
21.999 |
22.999 |
|
Birangle |
15.799 |
16.999 |
17.999 |
|
Birangle |
18.999 |
19.999 |
20.999 |
|
Barrels 1 |
16.999 |
17.999 |
18.999 |
|
Barrels 1 |
21.999 |
22.999 |
23.999 |
|
Barrels 2 |
17.599 |
18.599 |
19.599 |
|
Barrels 2 |
22.999 |
23.999 |
23.999 |
|
Figure 8
Stake |
12.399 |
12.799 |
13.399 |
|
Figure 8
Stake |
13.999 |
14.999 |
15.999 |
|
Hurry
Scurry |
10.599 |
11.599 |
12.599 |
|
Hurry
Scurry |
12.599 |
13.599 |
14.599 |
|
Key Hole |
10.599 |
10.999 |
11.999 |
|
Key Hole |
12.999 |
13.999 |
14.999 |
|
Poles 1 |
12.499 |
13.499 |
14.499 |
|
Poles 1 |
15.999 |
16.999 |
17.999 |
|
Poles 2 |
24.999 |
25.999 |
26.999 |
|
Poles 2 |
29.999 |
30.999 |
31.999 |
|
Quadrangle |
22.999 |
23.999 |
24.999 |
|
Quadrangle |
25.999 |
26.999 |
27.999 |
|
Single
Stake |
9.999 |
10.599 |
10.999 |
|
Single
Stake |
11.599 |
12.599 |
13.599 |
|
Slot
Barrels |
9.999 |
10.599 |
10.999 |
|
Slot
Barrels |
11.599 |
12.599 |
13.599 |
|
Skill
Barrels |
17.999 |
18.999 |
19.999 |
|
Skill
Barrels |
21.999 |
22.999 |
23.999 |
|
Speed
Barrels1 |
10.599 |
10.999 |
11.999 |
|
Speed
Barrels1 |
13.999 |
14.599 |
15.999 |
|
Speed
Barrels 2 |
23.999 |
24.999 |
26.999 |
|
Speed
Barrels 2 |
26.999 |
27.999 |
29.999 |
|
Figure 8
Flag |
12.399 |
12.799 |
13.399 |
|
Figure 8
Flag |
13.999 |
14.999 |
15.999 |
|
Triple
Pole Up & Back |
20.599 |
21.599 |
22.599 |
|
Triple
Pole Up & Back |
25.999 |
26.999 |
27.999 |
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Division 3 |
|
Division 6 |
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|
Event |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
|
Event |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
|
Big T |
18.999 |
19.999 |
20.999 |
|
Big T |
22.999 |
24.999 |
26.999 |
|
Birangle |
16.599 |
17.599 |
18.599 |
|
Birangle |
19.999 |
21.999 |
23.999 |
|
Barrels 1 |
17.999 |
18.999 |
19.999 |
|
Barrels 1 |
22.999 |
24.999 |
26.999 |
|
Barrels 2 |
18.599 |
19.599 |
20.599 |
|
Barrels 2 |
23.999 |
25.999 |
27.999 |
|
Figure 8
Stake |
12.599 |
13.599 |
14.599 |
|
Figure 8
Stake |
16.999 |
18.999 |
20.999 |
|
Hurry
Scurry |
10.999 |
11.999 |
12.999 |
|
Hurry
Scurry |
15.999 |
17.999 |
19.999 |
|
Key Hole |
10.999 |
11.999 |
12.999 |
|
Key Hole |
13.999 |
15.999 |
17.999 |
|
Poles 1 |
13.999 |
14.999 |
15.999 |
|
Poles 1 |
16.999 |
18.999 |
20.999 |
|
Poles 2 |
25.999 |
26.999 |
27.999 |
|
Poles 2 |
30.999 |
32.999 |
34.999 |
|
Quadrangle |
23.999 |
24.999 |
25.999 |
|
Quadrangle |
27.999 |
29.999 |
31.999 |
|
Single
Stake |
10.599 |
10.999 |
11.999 |
|
Single
Stake |
12.999 |
14.999 |
15.999 |
|
Slot
Barrels |
10.599 |
10.999 |
11.999 |
|
Slot
Barrels |
12.999 |
14.999 |
15.999 |
|
Skill
Barrels |
18.599 |
19.999 |
20.999 |
|
Skill
Barrels |
22.999 |
24.999 |
26.999 |
|
Speed
Barrels1 |
11.599 |
11.999 |
12.999 |
|
Speed
Barrels1 |
14.999 |
16.999 |
18.999 |
|
Speed
Barrels 2 |
24.999 |
25.999 |
27.999 |
|
Speed
Barrels 2 |
28.999 |
29.999 |
31.999 |
|
Figure 8
Flag |
12.599 |
13.599 |
14.599 |
|
Figure 8
Flag |
16.999 |
18.999 |
20.999 |
|
Triple
Pole Up & Back |
21.599 |
22.599 |
23.599 |
|
Triple
Pole Up & Back |
26.999 |
28.999 |
30.999 |
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Division 7 |
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Event |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
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Big T |
27.999 |
29.999 |
31.999 |
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|
Birangle |
23.999 |
25.999 |
27.999 |
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Barrels 1 |
23.999 |
25.999 |
27.999 |
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Barrels 2 |
24.999 |
26.999 |
28.999 |
|
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Figure 8
Stake |
17.999 |
19.999 |
20.999 |
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Hurry
Scurry |
16.999 |
18.999 |
20.999 |
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Key Hole |
14.999 |
16.999 |
18.999 |
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Poles 1 |
18.999 |
20.999 |
22.999 |
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Poles 2 |
31.999 |
33.999 |
35.999 |
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|
Quadrangle |
28.999 |
30.999 |
32.999 |
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Single
Stake |
12.999 |
14.999 |
16.999 |
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Slot
Barrels |
12.999 |
14.999 |
16.999 |
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Skill
Barrels |
24.999 |
26.999 |
28.999 |
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Speed
Barrels1 |
15.999 |
17.999 |
19.999 |
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Speed
Barrels 2 |
29.999 |
31.999 |
33.999 |
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Figure 8
Flag |
26.999 |
28.999 |
30.999 |
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Triple
Pole Up & Back |
17.999 |
19.999 |
20.999 |
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4.4.1
All times
recorded which are higher than those shown for the third place shall be awarded
4th place.
4.4.2
This applies to each show’s
Section 5.0 – Starting Order
5.1
Management shall
designate the order in which entries shall compete
5.2
The entry number
and/or the rider’s name shall be announced when being called into the arena.
Section 6.0 – Start and Finish
of Course
6.1
The rider starts
at will.
6.1.1
If there has been
a delay, the Judge will signify the timers are ready, the course is clear, and
call for the rider to start.
6.2
A rider may be
assisted into the arena, by leading or herding until the horse has fully
entered the arena. The assistant must
then exit the arena. After the entry is
in the arena no assistance of any kind shall be permitted.
6.2.1
This rule shall
NOT apply to riders who have not reached their 13th birthday. For these riders, the assistant shall be
allowed to enter the arena and remain in the arena until the rider has
completed the course and exited the arena.
The assistant may not enter the course.
6.3
Upon entering the
arena, the rider must have his/her horse under control. After entering the arena, the rider must momentarily
break the horse’s forward motion either by coming to a four footed stop,
backing, circling, or turning the
horse 180 degrees away from the start finish line.
6.3.1
In Reverse Course
events, there shall be an imaginary line from the start/finish line markers to
the side fence. Breaking of forward
motion must be done after the horse crosses this imaginary line.
6..4 The horse must come to a halt after finishing the course and before leaving the arena, but may turn or
circle before coming to a halt.
6.4
All gates to the
arena shall be kept closed during the running of every event. No gates shall be opened until the rider has
completed the course.
Section 7.0 – Types of
Divisions
7.1 Average Time Division
7.1.1
Only times from a
qualifying Event will be used.
7.1.2
“Off Course” or
Disqualifying times shall not be used for rating purposes.
7.2
Whenever a rating
indicates a combination should be moved to a faster division, the combination
shall be moved.
7.3
A Non Rated
Contestant must compete in the Open Division.
Until they have been rated.
7.4
After each
rating, the rating secretary will make available the ratings. Any member may request a copy of the current
list.
7.5
An individual
rating record will be kept on all combinations who participate at the shows
except for those in Lead-Line Division.
7.6
If a rider
believes a rating error was made it shall be the responsibility of the rider to
contact the Rating Secretary.
7.7
The following
procedures shall be used to establish a combination’s Average Time Division
Rating.
7.7.1
The base time
will be entered for each Rating Event that was run.
7.7.2
The Average Base
Time will be rated using the Average Event Time chart. Each Event Rating is a value.
7.7.3
The combination’s
Division will be determined by using the Average Division Rating Chart
7.7.4
Glossary
Actual Time – Time ran, including penalties
Base Time – Time ran, not including penalties
Non Rated Combination – A combination which is not listed on the official
rating list.
Playday – Points from these shows shall not be used for end
of the year high points. Times from
these shows can be used for rating purposes.
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Event |
Division 1 |
Division 2 |
Division 3 |
Division 4 |
Division 5 |
Division 6 |
Division 7 |
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Big T |
1.000 - 18.998 |
18.999 - 19.998 |
19.999 - 20.998 |
20.999 - 22.998 |
22.999 - 25.998 |
25.999 - 27.998 |
27.999 - up |
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Birangle |
1.000 - 15.998 |
15.999 - 16.998 |
16.999 - 17.998 |
17.999 - 19.998 |
19.999 - 21.998 |
21.999 - 23.998 |
23.999 - up |
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Short Barrels |
1.000 - 16.598 |
16.599 - 17.598 |
17.599 - 18.998 |
18.999 - 20.998 |
20.999 - 22.998 |
22.999 - 23.998 |
23.999 - up |
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Long Barrels |
1.000 - 16.998 |
16.999 - 18.598 |
18.599 - 19.598 |
19.599 - 21.598 |
21.599 - 23.998 |
23.999 - 24.998 |
27.999 - up |
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Figure 8 Stake |
1.000 - 12.398 |
12.399 - 12.598 |
12.599 - 12.998 |
12.999 - 13.998 |
13.999 - 16.998 |
16.999 - 17.998 |
17.999 - up |
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Hurry Scurry |
1.000 - 10.598 |
10.599 - 10.998 |
10.999 - 11.598 |
11.599 - 12.598 |
12.599 - 15.998 |
15.999 - 16.998 |
16.999 - up |
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Key Hole |
1.000 - 10.598 |
10.599 - 10.998 |
10.999 - 11.998 |
11.999 - 12.998 |
12.999 - 13.998 |
13.999 - 14.998 |
14.999 - up |
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Poles 1 |
1.000 - 11.998 |
11.999 - 12.998 |
12.999 - 13.998 |
13.999 - 15.998 |
15.999 - 17.998 |
17.999 - 18.998 |
18.999 - up |
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Poles 2 |
1.000 - 22.998 |
22.999 - 23.998 |
23.999 - 25.998 |
25.999 - 27.998 |
27.999 - 30.998 |
30.999 - 31.998 |
31.999 - up |
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Quadrangle |
1.000 - 22.998 |
22.999 - 23.998 |
23.999 - 24.998 |
24.999 - 25.998 |
25.999 - 27.998 |
27.999 - 28.998 |
28.999 - up |
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Single Stake & slot
Barrels |
1.000 - 9.998 |
9.999 - 10.598 |
10.599 - 10.998 |
10.999 - 11.598 |
11.599 - 12.598 |
12.599 - 12.998 |
12.999 - up |
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Skill Barrels |
1.000 - 17.598 |
17.599 - 18.598 |
18.599 - 19.598 |
19.599 - 21.598 |
21.599 - 23.998 |
23.999 - 24.998 |
24.999 - up |
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Speed Barrels |
1.000 - 10.598 |
10.599 - 11.598 |
11.599 - 12.598 |
12.599 - 13.998 |
13.999 - 14.998 |
14.999 - 15.998 |
15.999 - up |
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Speed Barrels 2 |
1.000 - 23.998 |
23.999 - 24.998 |
24.999 - 25.998 |
25.999 - 26.998 |
26.999 - 28.998 |
28.999 - 29.998 |
29.999 - up |
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Triple Pole Up & Back |
1.000 - 19.598 |
19.599 - 20.598 |
20.599 - 21.998 |
21.999 - 23.998 |
23.999 - 25.998 |
25.999 - 26.998 |
26.999 - up |
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Figure 8 Flag |
1.000 - 12.398 |
12.399 - 12.598 |
12.599 - 12.998 |
12.999 - 13.998 |
13.999 - 16.998 |
16.999 - 17.998 |
17.999 - up |
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Division 1 |
Division 2 |
Division 3 |
Division 4 |
Division 5 |
Division 6 |
Division 7 |
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0 - 1.499 |
1.5 - 2.499 |
2.5 - 3.499 |
3.5 - 4.499 |
4.5 - 5.499 |
5.5 -6.499 |
6.5 - higher |
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Section 8.0 – Penalties and
Disqualifications
8.1
Penalties
8.1.1
A two second
penalty shall be assessed for each obstacle knocked down or touched with hand,
unless otherwise provided in the class specifications, but the rider must
remain “On Course” as if the obstacle were still standing.
8.1.2
Any obstacle
which is knocked down and rights itself will be considered a downed obstacle.
8.2
Disqualifications
8.2.1
Entering the
arena with unsafe tack.
8.2.2
Loss of
course. This shall include:
(1)
Negotiating
obstacles in other than the specified order.
(2)
Negotiating
obstacles in the wrong order.
(3)
Correcting the
improper passing of an obstacle by intentionally backing or changing the
direction of movement.
8.2.3
Fall of rider while on course.
8.2.4
Horse being unruly or out of control.
8.2.5
Any kind of cruelty to the horse, whether or
not specifically mentioned in this rule.
8.2.6
Excessive use of spurs, crops, bats, romels
and/or “over and under”.
8.2.7
Should a horse or rider fall, while not on
course, it shall be considered a granted request for permission to dismount.
8.2.8
If any part of the rider and/or the horse
crosses or comes in contact with the start/finish line after crossing the
start/finish line to enter the course and before completing the course.
8.2.9
If after crossing the start/finish to enter
the course and prior to completing
the course, the entry knocks down or moves either start/finish line marker.
8.2.10
If the rider does
not start and finish the course by crossing
the start/finish line between the two markers.
8.2.11
Failure of entry
to leave the arena immediately upon notification
by the judge of disqualification shall bar both
the horse and rider from further participation in the show.
8.2.12
A rider shall be
barred from further participation in a show,
with no money refunded to the exhibitor, if any act committed, or remark made during said show is:
8.2.12.1 Considered
offensive and/or made with the intent to influence
or cast aspersions on the judging.
8.2.12.2 Considered
harassment of the judge(s) and/or show management.
8.2.13
Unsportsmanlike
like behavior shall bar the rider from further
participation in the show and result in a loss of all points for the show
8.2.14 All protests shall be brought before
the board members
during the next regular
meeting.
Nevada Bandits Riding Club
Course Specifications
Table of Contents
Section
1.0
General Rules
2.0
Events
3.0
Events
Gymkhana Course Specifications
Show management is not
limited to the events listed in this chapter, however, if others are offered
the general rules must be observed, excepted where inapplicable.
Section 1.0
1.1
Between the end
fence which is parallel to and opposite of the start/finish line and any
obstacle there must be a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
1.2
The start/finish
line must be indicated by poles, pylons, or other visible markers. Flags shall not be used.
1.2.1
When electronic
timers are used, if poles are used as the start/finish markers, the poles must
be placed on the course side of the timing beam.
1.3
Measurements are
made at the center of the base of the pole or barrel.
1.4
All measurements
from the start/finish line are made perpendicularly from the center point of
the line.
1.5
The term “weave”
means to pass the remaining obstacles on alternate sides.
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