LD 1985
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LR 3053
Item 1

 
H. On oxen, the use of the goad must be very light.__The goad
may not have a brad in it, only a plain yoke and chain or pole
that may be pulled, except that a rope may be allowed in
children's classes as provided in rules adopted pursuant to
subsection 5.__All chains must be covered to the hook.__
Plastic goads are not allowed.__The goad stick may not be over
4 feet long unless approved by the pull superintendent and may
not exceed 1/2 inch in diameter on the small end.__The goad
stick may be taped but not weighted.__The stick may be used
lightly on the face to control the oxen but not around the
eyes.

 
I.__Any number of helpers is allowed to help hitch.__After
hitch-on, there may be no more than 2 helpers.__The__helpers
shall stay behind the drag unless needed to help the
teamster.__The helpers may not have a stick.__This paragraph
applies to distance pulls only.

 
J.__All participants must be properly dressed.__Proper
language must be used at all times.__Any participant under
the influence of liquor must be disqualified from the
contest.__Tests may be made to determine intoxication.__The
drinking of intoxicating beverages by participants in and
around the ring is prohibited.

 
K.__The person or entity sponsoring the event decides the
splitting of teams.

 
L.__Heading of horses or oxen is not allowed.__One inch
pulled constitutes a hitch.__Stepping over the rail counts
as a hitch and 5 minutes are allowed for hitching.__Three
attempts may be made within that period.__Time taken out to
position the drag for the next pull may not be counted.__
Teamsters may not be changed after the first load is pulled.__
A team deliberately driven over the rail is disqualified
from the contest.__In case of a tie on the longest distance,
the 2nd-longest distances already pulled will take first
place.__Persons acting as eveners shall remain quiet after
hitching on.__This paragraph does not apply to distance
pulls.

 
M.__There may not be heading of horses after a pull starts
unless there is a mix-up, snarl or breakdown.

 
N.__A substantial barrier must be maintained at the end of
the ring toward which the pull is proceeding to prevent or
substantially impede runaways.__A teamster losing control of
the team is disqualified immediately.


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