Rule of the Week - Article 220 - Deviation from Course

Article 220 – Deviation from the course

1. It is a deviation from the course when the athlete: 

1.1. does not follow the course as set out on the published plan; 

1.2. does not cross the starting line or the finishing line between the flags in the correct direction (Art 241.3.6 and 241.3.17); 

1.3. omits a compulsory turning point (Art 241.3.7); 

1.4. does not jump the obstacles in the order or in the direction indicated, except in certain special competitions (Art 241.3.10 and 241.3.11); 

1.5. jumps or attempts to jump an obstacle which does not form part of the course or omits an obstacle. Obstacles not included in the course should be crossed but failure to do so by the arena party will not preclude the elimination of a athlete for jumping an obstacle not forming part of the course. 

2.  An uncorrected deviation from the course will result in elimination of the horse and athlete combination (Art 241.3.6, 241.3.7 and 241.3.17)