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The distance for each pull shall be 27 1/2 ft. but
distance of less than 27 1/2 ft will be used to determine winner or
placement at the end of the contest.
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The distance between side boundaries shall be 15 ft . Teams
must stay within side boundaries . Distance will be disqualified if horse
steps on or over rope even if driver commands horse to stop.
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First and second pull shall be in direction indicated by the
judges . All third pulls shall be from spot chosen by teamster. Two minutes
are allowed to take first pull , one minute for second , and two minutes for
third. THREE ATTEMPTS at hitching to the sled will count as one pull.
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Any command to GO given by the driver will be counted a pull
and measurement will be recorded except in case of breakage, which entitles
a team to another pull at the end of the round , except in percentage pull .
Breakage will be : (1) hamestrap breaking, causing hames to come out of the
collar , (2) belly band breaking, (3) tug breaking in two , (4) single tree
or double tree breaking , and (5) tug coming unhooked after command to GO.
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Whistle or signal shall be given when team has made the
distance or committed an error nullifying distance. Driver must stop team
immediately after said signal , or be disqualified from taking next pull.
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Driver will have option on taking first and second pull .
Spot on third pull only , with teamster picking spot . Spot tractor must
stay between the ropes and come to the end of ropes only , with front
of tractor.
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Same driver is required on all pulls for any given round .
Drivers may be changed within round only in case of injury . Otherwise ,
drivers may be changed on next load.
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Each driver may have three helpers to be used on doubletrees
and lines ; NO HEADERS ALLOWED. After team is hitched to sled , helpers must
be behind double trees . In no case will helpers be allowed to touch load or
horses, or to speak to horses after command to GO is given . No one is
allowed to walk along ropes towards the horses or beside the horses.
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Drivers shall not prod , whip , or touch horses while
pulling and shall drive with a reasonably tight line . In no case will a
driver be allowed to whirl or shake lines over horses or above his own head
while pulling . No driver will be allowed to jump double trees. Driver may
not use line under tail to persuade horse to pull.
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Undue abusive treatment to horses on or off pulling track ,
or undue profanity can disqualify contestant, if judges see fit . In case of
abuse or profanity on third pull , decision will be made by officers and
trustees.
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There shall be at least three judges for each contest and a
majority shall determine decision.
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Weight for start of pull shall be determined by the
officials so as to hold down the number of pulls and still give spectators a
good show, although , in no case, shall more than 1,000 pounds be added if
one third of the teams are eliminated ; except in case of percentage or
weight pulls where the handicap on certain teams must be greater.
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Each contestant must present a weight slip to compete in
pull and horses weighed together must pull together. Weighing must be done
by the president or vice -president of the association at the time and place
designated before the pull . Weigh time will be 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. . In case
of large paying pulls , officers will decide whether to weigh . All light
weight teams must be 3200 lbs or under ; heavy weight teams will be over
3200 lbs. Weights will be held for next day pulls or if there is only one
day between pulls.
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Teams will draw for position to pull, except in case of
percentage or weight pulls , in which case pulling position will be
determined by weight of team .
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There will be no changes of bridles after pull starts. If
blinds are dropped , teams will be disqualified for that pull.
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In case of tie, next best distance will determine placing .
When there's only two teams left for last load and one chooses to pass, then
the other team doesn't have to hitch and is declared the winner.
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Official timer will be used.
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Fliers will be distributed on all pulls , paid for by the
association.
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Shovel will be carried on sled to remove any manure on
pulling track.
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When sled is being spotted , dirt may be kicked in front of
sled but not behind sled.
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Driver must be behind double trees when team is
started.
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IN ALL CASES, THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES IS FINAL.
