Rule Book

Welcome to the new and exciting equine sport to hit Australia. Extreme Obstacle Racing, an action filled competition showing skills of both horse and rider. Offering riders from the age of 7, and horses from the age of 1 the opportunity to showcase their horsemanship skills and the partnership shared between horse and rider/handler. 

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Australian Extreme Obstacle Racing involves a challenging obstacle course consisting of such things as bridges, gates, water boxes, dragging objects, platforms, rollbacks, lead changes and many more. Horse and rider need to navigate their way through with speed, style and control.

Each obstacle or manoeuvre is scored on approach, departure, and the execution of the obstacle itself, how the horse is ridden/handled, the horse's acceptance of the obstacle/manoeuvre and the contact and tightness on the reins/lead rope, an overall score is also given on horsemanship. Horse and rider will also display walk, trot and canter at various speeds. 

 

Like most equine sports, it is essential to have a good working relationship with your horse, the trust and understanding between the two, making sure your horse understands what you are asking and being consistent to develop a successful partnership.