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Clarification of Arts 219 – Disobediences & 220 - Deviations from
the Course |
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It
has come to our notice that there is still some confusion regarding
the interpretation of Arts 219.2 and 220.2 – the possibility of
circling around jumps and whether or not this action incurs any
penalties. |
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Although this will be one of the many items examined in the new
Memorandum (still work in progress) I thought it might be useful to
our members to have some guidelines with graphics to help them judge
the several variations on the theme which can occur during
competition. |
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For clarification, when the word "intentionally" is used in the
following explanations, it should be taken to mean that the rider
has made no attempt whatsoever to negotiate the next obstacle to be
jumped. |
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Diagram |
Rider's action |
Judges' action |
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1 |
Intentionally
circles around the next obstacle to be jumped |
None |
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2 |
Circles around last obstacle jumped before jumping next one |
None |
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3 |
Circles around last obstacle jumped and intentionally circles
around next obstacle to be jumped, crossing tracks one or more times
between the two obstacles |
None |
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4 |
Circles around last obstacle jumped and intentionally circles
around next obstacle to be jumped, but also circles around another
obstacle on the course, crossing tracks one or more times between
the two consecutive obstacles |
None |
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5 |
Circles around last obstacle jumped and intentionally circles
around next obstacle to be jumped |
None |
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6 |
Circles around last obstacle jumped and intentionally circles
around next obstacle to be jumped, but also circles around another
obstacle on the course. |
None |
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7 |
Passes the next obstacle to be jumped and turns back to jump it
without circling |
None |
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8 |
Passes the next obstacle to be jumped and turns back to jump it but
clearly crosses his tracks Passes the next obstacle to be jumped and
turns back to jump it but clearly crosses his tracks |
4
faults for disobedience (Tab A), or elimination if it is 2nd
disobedience (both Tables) |
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9 |
Circles between two obstacles |
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faults for disobedience (Tab A), or elimination if it is 2nd
disobedience (both Tables) |
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NB
Scenarios 1 to 7 ALL INCUR PENALTIES (see those for scenarios 8 & 9)
if the Course Designer has drawn a continuous line between the two
consecutive obstacles. |
