SHW710. STAKE RACE. An event for youth, amateur and select exhibitors only, the stake race is a timed event consisting of markers set on either side of a center line. Contestants are given a running start to complete a figure eight pattern. They must cross the center line between upright markers, head to either the right or left of the first pole, make a 180 degree turn, head to the second pole, turn around it in the opposite direction and then to the center line to stop the clock.
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SHW710.1 The contestant is allowed a running start and may begin his run from either the left or right side of the first pole. Start by crossing the center line between the upright markers, turn around the second pole, cross over the center line again between the markers, then around the first pole and run back across the finish line.
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SHW710.2 If an upright marker or pole is knocked down, it shall result in no time. If the original course is altered by a rider intentionally grasping a pole, a five-second penalty for each pole grasped will be assessed.
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SHW710.3 All horses must start from same end of arena.
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SHW710.4 Failure to cross the start and finish line between the markers shall result in no time.
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SHW710.5 Failure to cross over the center line between the markers before turning the second pole and cross back over the center line after turning the second pole, shall result in no time.
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SHW710.6 A whip may not exceed two feet in length excluding over and unders which must be attached to the saddle.
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SHW710.7 It is recommended that drags be conducted before the start of a stake racing and after every seven head. Show management may drag more frequently.
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SHW710.8 The judge must disqualify any contestant for excessive use of a whip, rope, crop, bat or reins anywhere on the horse.
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SHW710.9 If a tie occurs where points are involved, placing will be worked off if all tied exhibitors agree to participate in a run-off, if not, a coin toss will be used to separate the ties.
