RCS2014#40 – Spares in Cross Country Obstacles

2014 RCS #
40
Summary
Spares in Cross Country Obstacles
Date Received
01Jun13
Proponent
Simon Rosenman
Change Date
Next Rulebook
Status
Closed for comments – 01Sep13
Activity
Initial Posting: 01Jun13
PDC – not recommended: 31July13

Current Wording – Article 60 – Fault Competitions

  1. Cross Country
    1. After passing through the Start markers, the driver shall proceed through each obstacle, in order, keeping within the limits of the designated course markers and passing through the designated Finish markers.
      1. Placings will be determined on a low fault basis (ie. those with fewer faults finish ahead of those with more faults).
      2. Course faults and one fault for each commenced second over the Time Allowed are added together for a total score.
      3. The Time Allowed is to be calculated as per Article 52.

Suggested Wording – Article 60 – Fault Competitions

  1. Cross Country Obstacles
    1. After passing through the Start markers, the driver shall proceed through each obstacle, in order, keeping within the limits of the designated course markers and passing through the designated Finish markers.
      1. Placings will be determined on a low fault basis (ie. those with fewer faults finish ahead of those with more faults).
      2. Course faults and one fault for each commenced second over the Time Allowed are added together for a total score.
      3. The Time Allowed is to be calculated as per Article 52.
    2. Spares and appointments other than a halter and lead for each horse in this class may be carried at the driver’s discretion or as required in the Prize List/Omnibus.

Reason for change

To correct the reference and differentiate this competition with obstacles from the Pleasure Drives as there is no penalty for omission of spares and appointments.

3 Response(s)

  1. MichaelRidge says :

    August 3, 2013

    There is no current requirement to carry any spares in a pleasure driving obstacle class. If you have a problem for which spares would be required, you generally will incur penalties sufficient to drop you out of the placings.

    This adds the requirement to carry a halter and lead rope as spares, but no penalty is proscribed. If a penalty is added, someone will have to check the spares before the start of the class.

    This seems to complicate something that has been working.

  2. MikeRider says :

    August 5, 2013

    Disagree with this proposal – as stated so eloquently by Mr. Ridge, there is no penalty ascribed to this rule and it appears the only obstacle class for which spares might be required.

  3. Candis says :

    August 25, 2013

    This rule change is not necessary.

Comments are closed.