Rules
We have rules to help ensure a fair, safe, enjoyable competition for everyone.The IHDT indoor rules are based on FEI outdoor horse driving trials rules, adapted for a one day indoor competition and are available free of charge here.
Changes for 2009-10
December 2009
| 4.2 | Confirm height for Small Pony 11 hands and under (112cm without shoes, 113 cm with shoes). |
September 2009
| 7.5, 7.7 | Paces and precision now each contribute 50% to the final penalties (was 60% & 40%). |
| 10.1 | Points system - you no longer get 1 point simply for completing an event. |
| 10.8 | Note on qualification for intermediate class at finals deleted. |
| 10.9, 10.10 | To qualify automatically, previous champions must now nominate an area and class and compete in at least 50% of events in that area and class in the current season. (Previously they only had to compete in at least one event). |
Get the rulebook
Please click here to download the latest rule book.See also...
Please click here to download the latest yearbook listing events and their details.or here for paces and precision tests.
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