RCP2015#69 – Allow flexibility for distance between obstacles

2015 RCP #
69
Summary
Allows flexibility for distance between obstacles
Date Received
1June14
Proponent
Marc Johnson
Change Date
As soon as possible in 2014
Status
Open for comments – 1June14; Recommended for approval 14Oct14; BOD APPROVED 23Oct14
Activity
Initial Posting: 1June14
Revised 7Sept2014

Current Wording – CDAppendixA7

Distance between obstacles must not be less than 250 m for Training and Preliminary divisions, and not less than 500 m for Intermediate and Advanced division.  Distance between VSE-only obstacles may not be less than 250 m apart for all divisions

Suggested Wording

Distance between obstacles must not be less than 250 m for Training and Preliminary divisions, and not less than 500 m for Intermediate and Advanced divisions.  Distance between VSE-only  obstacles may not be less than 250 m apart for all divisions. The TD may grant an exception.

Reason for change

To define flexibility allowed at the discretion of the Technical Delegate and President of the Jury as indicated in Article 960, while still maintaining distances between obstacle for the welfare of the animals.