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| Tetrathlon Phases of
Competition This page provides a
description of each competitive phase within a Tetrathlon. A Tetrathlon Rally
may also include competitions in
Horse Management and a
Written Test.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information on
this page presents the performance standards for each phase of
competition. Additionally, it reflects the most current updates and should
be used to plan, organize and
conduct a Tetrathlon Rally. |
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Ride |
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The Ride phase of competition provides an opportunity for the rider and
mount to demonstrate equestrian skills over a predefined course.
Courses are designed as Stadium, Cross Country, or a combination, where
the course incorporates Stadium fixtures as well as natural terrain.
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Division
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Jump
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Calculation of Course
Times |
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| Senior
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3' 0" - 3' 6" |
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The optimum time for a round is based on
the length and speed on a course, by division. Time is added
to allow negotiation of the Slip Rail and Gate, which is 15 seconds
for each fixture. The calculation is based on the following
formula:
( Length of Course / Speed [mtrs / yds
per minute] ) + Slip Rail + Gate
Example: ( 850 / 325 ) + 30 = 3:07
An allowed time is
calculated for each Division, which is double the optimum time. |
| Junior
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2' 9" - 3' 3" |
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Intermediate |
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2' 3" - 2' 9" |
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| Novice
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2' 3" - 2' 9" |
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| Pre Novice
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2' 0" - 2' 3" |
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| 10 and
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12" - 18" |
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| 8 and
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0" - 12" |
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Speed : The required ride speeds are:
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Senior : 325 - 350 meters / min
or 355 - 380 yards / min
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Junior : 300 - 325 meters / min
or 325 - 355 yards / min
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Novice and Intermediate : 300 meters /
min or 325 yards / min
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Pre Novice and Below :
no times taken
Scoring : A clear round in the time allowed will result in a
maximum of 1100 points for the riding phase of competition. A
deduction of 2 points will be assessed against the rider for each second
over the optimum time. Errors and disobediences are scored in
faults, which are penalized by the loss of points in the rider's phase
score. Competitors are
allowed to ride down, assessing a penalty
of 200 points for each level below their division level. In the
event of a tie, riders will be awarded the same point total, however,
placement will be determined by the fastest time based on MM:SS:mm.
Awards : When possible, an Equitation award will be given to the
individual competitor demonstrating the highest caliber of horsemanship
within this phase of competition. |
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Run |
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The Run phase of competition challenges each competitor's physical
stamina and endurance. The course is designed over cross country
terrain and may include obstacles that must be negotiated, such as hay
bales, logs, low event fences, etc.
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Course
Length |
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Boys
Optimum Time |
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Girls
Optimum Time |
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| Senior
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3,000
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9:45 |
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12:00 |
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| Junior
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2,000
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6:45 |
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8:00 |
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Intermediate |
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1,000
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3:30 |
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3:45 |
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| Novice
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1,000
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3:30 |
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3:45 |
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| Pre Novice
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500 meters
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2:00 |
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2:00 |
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| 10 and
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500 meters
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2:00 |
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2:00 |
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| 8 and
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500 meters
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2:45 |
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2:45 |
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Scoring : Any competitor, successfully completing the course
within the optimum time for their division and gender, will receive a
maximum score of 1100 points. A deduction of 3 points will be
assessed against the runner for each second over the optimum time.
In the event of a tie, runners will be awarded the same point total,
however, placement will be determined by the fastest time based on
MM:SS:mm. |
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Shoot
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The shoot phase of competition tests a competitor's skill, in a standing
position, using an air pistol on a 10 meter course. Any type of
compressed air or CO2 pistol is permitted which does not
exceed the specifications outlined in the Tetrathlon Rule Book, Chapter
4 : Target Shooting Phase Rules.
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Division |
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Targets |
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Shots / Target |
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Remarks |
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20 shots
timed, 5 shots / target |
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| Junior
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20 shots
slow fire, 5 shots / target |
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Intermediate |
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20 shots
slow fire, 5 shots / target |
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| Novice
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20 shots
slow fire, 5 shots / target |
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| Pre Novice
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10 shots
slow fire, 5 shots / target |
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| 10 and
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10 shots
slow fire, 5 shots / target |
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Allowed to
shoot resting on bench. |
| 8 and
Under |
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10 shots
slow fire, 5 shots / target |
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Allowed to
shoot resting on bench. |
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Scoring : The maximum score is 1100 points. Therefore, the
competitor's final target score will be multiplied by 5 for Novices,
Intermediate, Junior, Senior and International competitors to provide
the final point total. Scores for Pre Novice, 10 and Under and 8
and Under divisions will be multiplied by 10 to provide final point
totals for these divisions. |
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Swim |
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The swim phase of competition allows competitors to demonstrate their
swimming skills over a pre-defined course length, measured in either
meters or yards.
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Optimum Time Boys |
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Optimum Time Girls |
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Division |
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Course
Length |
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meters |
yards |
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meters |
yards |
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| Senior
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200 meters
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2:05 |
1:49 |
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2:18 |
2:00 |
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| Junior
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200 meters
/ yards |
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2:15 |
1:57 |
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2:21 |
2:03 |
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Intermediate |
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100 meters
/ yards |
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1:07 |
0:58 |
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1:09 |
1:00 |
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| Novice
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100 meters
/ yards |
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1:07 |
0:58 |
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1:09 |
1:00 |
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50 meters
/ yards |
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0:35 |
0:30 |
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0:35 |
0:30 |
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| 10 and
Under |
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50 meters
/ yards |
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0:35 |
0:30 |
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0:35 |
0:30 |
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| 8 and
Under |
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25 meters
/ yards |
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0:25 |
0:20 |
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0:25 |
0:20 |
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Scoring : Any competitor, successfully completing the course
within the optimum time for their division and gender, will receive a
maximum score of 1100 points. A deduction of 6 points will be
assessed against the swimmer for each second over the optimum time.
In the event of a tie, runners will be awarded the same point total,
however, placement will be determined by the fastest time based on
MM:SS:mm. |
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Horse Management |
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USPC HM Committee |
The Horse Management Committee of the
United States Pony Club develops methods of teaching safe,
workmanlike care of the mount on a daily basis while at play, in
work and in competition.
The secondary focus for the Committee is
judging at rallies. This function serves as a system of
instructing, reinforcing and evaluating the Pony Club member's
knowledge of the lessons learned at home and practiced on a
day-to-day basis.
All USPC Horse Management standards, as
set forth in the USPC Horse Management Handbook and Rules for
Rallies will be strictly followed, including formal turnout to
the rider's rating level, required equipment, daily sheets, turnback
sheets, and a safety check. |
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Horse Management in Tetrathlon Rallies
will be judged on observance of sound, safe practices in securing,
handling, grooming, tacking, riding, cooling out, feeding and
watering, and extended care of their mounts by competitors.
Horse Management is judged for the duration of the Rally.
Scoring : All Tetrathletes will
be judged as a team and as individuals for he purposes of Horse
Management. Faults against a tack room are received by all
competitors sharing that tack room. Faults against a horse are
received by all sharing that mount up to their rating level.
Individual and team points are added on the master score sheet kept
by the overall scorekeeper to obtain the team score in Horse
Management.
A competitor may receive a maximum of
100 penalty points per day in Horse Management. The number of
points total is multiplied (factored) by 5 for each competitor's HM
total. The factored points are deducted from the competitor's
total score for the Rally. |
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Written Test |
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The written test is given at Regional or Inter-regional competitions.
This test is not administered at Championships.
If a competitor requests, the test may be given orally.
Scoring : A score of zero ( 0 ) is considered a perfect score.
The number of wrong answers will be multiplied by a factor of 5 and the
results subtracted from the total score of the four phases ( Ride, Run,
Shoot, Swim ). Failure to take the test will result in the total
number of questions multiplied by 5, subtracted from the total score of
the four phases. |
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