SECTION FIVE
CLASSES, EQUIPMENT AND ATTIRE
80. GENERAL
80.1 Reruns will not be allowed in instances of equipment
failure. When exhibitor equipment failure causes a delay or
a run to be discontinued, the judge will disqualify the entry.
80.2 In any approved class, the judge will have the authority to
require the removal or alteration of any piece of equipment
or accoutrement which is unsafe, or in his/her opinion,
would tend to give a horse an unfair advantage or which
he/she believes to be inhumane.
80.3 Lameness
The judge will examine and check for lameness all horses
exhibited in any class. This is essential regardless of
whether or not the competition indicates it is necessary.
Obvious lameness will be cause for disqualification.
Obvious lameness is:
a) Consistently observable at a trot under all
circumstances;
b) Marked nodding, hitching or shortened stride;
c) Minimal weight-bearing in motion and/or at rest and
inability to move.
80.4 Safety Helmets - It is optional that an exhibitor can wear a
safety helmet which conforms to the current Australian
Safety Standards in all classes except:
a) That it is mandatory that all exhibitors wear such
helmets in the Hunter Hack class and when schooling
over fences;
b) All Youth competitors must wear such helmets when
competing in all speed classes, lead line and walk and
jog.
Speed classes are defined as classes where speed is
the determining factor and include, but are not limited
to, camp drafting, working cow horse, roping, barrel
racing, flag, key hole and pole bending.
c) The chin strap must be securely fastened under the
chin at all times during competition and practice.
80.5 Training Equipment
No training equipment is allowed in the marshalling area or
the performance arena one (1) hour prior to the
commencement of the show and one (1) hour after the
cessation of the show.
81. ENGLISH
These rules apply to Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat
Equitation, Hunter in Hand, Hunter Hack and Pleasure
Driving. Any exception see individual class rule.
81.1 Equipment
a) An English snaffle (no shank), kimberwick, pelham
and/or full bridle (with two reins); all with cavesson
nosebands and plain leather brow bands must be used.
NB: Hack classes are run under EA or Hack Council
rules which allow decorative brow bands;
b) In reference to mouthpieces, nothing can protrude
below the mouthpiece (bar). Solid and broken
mouthpieces must be between 8mm to 20mm in
diameter, measured 25mm from the cheek and cannot
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