2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

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disqualified. Should the entry be able to continue the course
despite the difficulty and without cruelty, it may continue
without penalty.
L. The method of holding reins is optional.
M. Timing – A photo electrically activated electronic or electric
timer is preferred to stop watches. If such an electrical timer
is used, at least one official should take the time with a
stop watch in case of failure of the electric device. If such
an electrical timer is not available, three stop watches are
recommended to be used, with the median time being the
official time. (The median time is the time indicated by two of
the three stop watches if two agree. If no two watches agree,
the median time is the time indicated by the watch which
indicated neither the fastest nor slowest time.) All stop watches
must be calibrated in at least tenths of a second.
N. All measurements given in Gymkhana rules are desired if
arena space allows. However, when space does not allow
prescribed measurements, common sense must prevail.
O. Youth exhibitors may not be tied, buckled, or fastened in any
way to a Pinto or any portion of the tack in any youth class
– exception, any person with a reasonable Accommodation
for Challenged Exhibitors Certificate which necessitates such
assistance.
o2. appointments
A. Equipment and attire must be Western.
1. Hats or safety helmets are recommended for all Gymkhana
classes, but are at the exhibitor’s option. If hat or safety
helmet is worn and it falls off and touches the ground while
in the arena, a five (5) second penalty will be assessed.
2. McClellan or similar saddle shall be considered Western
when Western bridles are used.
3. All Western tack and equipment is acceptable if humane. If
a tiedown is used the noseband must be rope, leather, or
nylon. No wire permitted.
B. The following items of equipment are prohibited in all classes
in this division:
1. Any other kind of bridle or equipment not appropriate to the
saddle being used and to the attire of the rider.
2. Unusual construction or arrangements, if considered by the
judge to be inhumane, abnormal or dangerous.
o3. Cloverleaf Barrel Competition
A. Competition Patterns
1. The rider shall have two (2) options
a. Cross the timing line, circle barrel one (1) clockwise,
circle barrel two (2) counter-clockwise, circle barrel
three (3) counter-clockwise and cross timing line,
b. Cross the timing line, circle barrel two (2) counterclockwise,
circle barrel one (1) clockwise, circle barrel
three (3) clockwise, and cross timing line.
B. Course
Three barrels shall be placed to form an isosceles triangle.
The distance from barrel 1 to barrel 2 shall be 105’. The
distance from barrel 1 to barrel 3 shall be 120’. The distance
from barrel 2 to barrel 3 shall be 120’. The distance from
barrels 1 and 2 to the timing line shall be 75’.
o4. Pole Bending Competition
A. The rider shall have his/her choice of the side on which to pass
the first pole. Management should allow ample room between
all running lanes and between the lanes and walls or fences.
B. Six poles shall be placed 21’ apart in a straight line down the
approximate center of the ring, with the first pole being 21’
from the timing line. The timing line shall be 30’ long. The entry
shall cross the timing line, move in an approximately straight
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