New Brunswicik/Prince Edward Island Barrel Horse Association Rules 2007 Season
Section 1 - Competition rules:
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1. A horse/pony may not be shown by more than one person in a class, except for
small fry.
2. All competitors must be members in good standing of the NBPHA to qualify for NBPHA year end awards.
3. The judge may prohibit the use of bits, bats or equipment that he/she may consider severe. The judge may disqualify a contestant for excessive abuse.
4. All horses entered in a class must be assembled in ample time for runs to start on time and continue without delay. They must remain in readiness in case
of a tie. A contestant will have 30 seconds to make his way to the ring after
his/her number is called. Failure to do so may result in elimination. The decision of the JUDGE is final.
5. Riders are to be given a signal to enter the ring. Upon entering the ring, there will be no further signal
6. . A horse/pony will be rerun if equipment breakage occurs before the Start/finish line the contestant shall be placed at the bottom of the running
order and allowed five minutes from the time of breakage to rest and repair the
equipment. It is the Judge's decision on when the breakage occurred.
7. If a pole or barrel is hit by a horse, pony or rider in such a manner that it hits the ground or hits the ground and rights itself, that run will be assessed
a five second penalty for a knock down. Picking up a pole and moving it, or deliberately moving a barrel, will also result in a five second penalty.
8. In the event of a tie for first place only, a runoff must be held. Ties for other placings will be left as is. However, for example, if a tie occurs for
second there will be no third place award. The prize money for the tied placing
will be added with the next placing and split.
9. In the event of a tie for an overall award, barrels will be run off to determine the winner.
10. With the exception of small fry a handler may not position a horse or pony as to gain an advantage, nor shall the handler physically encourage the horse or
pony.
11. A running order will be drawn. Horse/pony will run in the order of draw except when one rider has more than one entry. When number of entries allow, a
rider with more than one entry will be allowed a space of at least five entries
between each of his/her mounts,
12. Judges are required to ensure that the course is properly set. It is recommended that the starting line be set in the same place in the same arena
each time unless unsafe conditions warrant a change.
13. An electronic timer must be used at all times. This is the responsibility of the show committee. Horses are to be timed on the nose.
14. Starting line markers and electric timers are to be set a good distance apart in the arena; at least as far apart as the first and second barrels are
set.
15. Should the timer fail then that horse/pony shall be given a rerun after all the others in that class have run. If the timer fails in any re-ride that person
may have their class fee back or another re-ride, it is the rider's option.
16. A minimum distance (or as close as possible to) of 50 feet must be made available between the finish line and the end of the arena to give a reasonable
stopping distance. Any situation where the distance can be increased should be
taken advantage of.
17. - In barrel racing, the 1st and 2nd barrels must have at least a 15 foot space from the fence and the 3rd barrel at least a 20 foot space from the fence.
- in pole bending, begin setting the pattern at the far end of the
arena (opposite the start/finish line). The first pole must be a minimum of 21
feet off the fence. The remaining poles must be 21 feet apart (center of pole to
center of pole) with a 21 foot space from the top pole to the finish line. In smaller arenas, the distance from the end pole to the fence may be shortened. However, the distances between poles, and between the first pole and the start/finish line, must remain at 21 feet.
- in down and back, the barrel must be 110 feet from the start/finish
line unless unsafe conditions warrant a change. The judge will determine this
18. 45 gallon drums must be used for barrels and proper poles used for pole bending.
19. Each show committee can determine when to rake. Once the first rake is done, subsequent raking must be done after the same number of runs for the rest
of the class.
20 - Small fry riders that complete the pattern without a handler, even if off course, will be placed ahead of riders who have been led around the course
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