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Article 207.2. At the obstacles, the starting and finishing
lines and at the compulsory turning points, the Athlete must pass
between the flags (red on his right and white on his left). Flag
poles defining the limits of the landing side of the water jump
must be made of material that cannot shatter or splinter and must
bend when hit; flags must have no sharp points or corners.
Article 235.1. Faults made between the starting line and
the finishing line must be taken into consideration. This includes
faults made at any obstacle of the course, even if the upper
element of the obstacle falls from one or both of its end supports
after the finish line has been crossed but before the Athlete
leaves the arena. Definitiion of faults according to Art. 217 and
218.
Article 244.3.2. Gymnastic Poles: if there is enough space
only trotting poles may be used and placed not closer than 2.50 m
to a vertical obstacle not exceeding 1.30 m in height. A trotting
pole not closer than 2.50 m when the obstacle is jumped at the
trot or 3.00 m if at the canter on the landing side may be used.
Article 257.2.2.1 Excessive use of the whip
• The whip cannot be used to vent a rider's temper. Such use is
always excessive;
• The whip is not to be used after elimination or after a horse
has jumped the last fence on a course;
• The whip is never to be used overhand, (for example a whip in
the right hand being used on the left flank. The use of a whip on
a horse's head is always excessive use;
• A horse should never be hit more than three times for any one
incident. If a horse's skin is broken, it is considered excessive
use of the whip.
• An Athlete identified as misusing or excessively using the
whip will be disqualified and may be fined at the discretion of
the Ground Jury (see Art.241.2.9 and 242.1.14).
Article 257.2.3 The total maximum weight of equipment
allowed to be added to a horse's leg allowed for a horse's boot,
front or hind (single or multiple boots, fetlock rings etc), is
500g (shoe excluded). Failure to comply with this paragraph will
incur disqualification (Art. 241.2.9).
Article 256.1.1. Athletes are required to wear correct dress as
laid down in the General Regulations (GR-127) when appearing
before spectators and are required to dress in accordance with
paragraph 1.5. and 1.6. of this article when they are competing or
during the presentation of prizes.
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