Phase 1 – One Round Table A

Article 238.2.1

Athletes with equality of penalties are placed in accordance to the time taken to complete the round. In the event of equality of penalties and time for first place, there may be a jump-off over a shortened course which may be increased in height and/or spread.

Please note: a jump off for Article 238.2.1 is only if both faults and time are exactly the same. A jump-off in this class is extremely rare.

 

Phase 2 – Special Two-Phase Competition under Table A 2.1

Article 274.2

This competition comprises two phases run without interruption, each at an identical or different speed, the finishing line for the first phase being identical with the starting line for the second phase.

2.2  The first phase is a course of five to seven obstacles with or without combinations. The total number of obstacles in both phases is a minimum of 11 and a maximum of 13 obstacles. The second phase may include one combination.

2.3  Athletes completing the first phase may continue in the second phase.

2.4  The second phase finishes after crossing its finishing line. Placing is according to the aggregate penalties in both phases (faults on obstacles and penalties for exceeding the time allowed in both phases) and, if necessary, according to the time of the 2nd phase.

Phase 3 – AM5

Article 238.2.2

This is a competition not against the clock, but in the event of equality of penalties for first place, there will be one jump-off against the clock. Athletes not part of a jump off are placed according to their penalties and time in the first round.

All riders who jump clear in the first round will be invited back to compete in the jump off at a raised height (approx. 5cm).