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1.  Six poles, each at least 6 feet tall, placed in a straight line. Each pole is spaced 21 feet apart from the next. The first pole sits 21 feet away from the start-finish line. ​The Timer (Start finish) is marked with orange flags on the fence. 

2. The Run: The horse and rider sprint down the right or left side of the line of poles to the farthest end pole. The Turn and Weave: They turn around the end pole and weave back through the line in a serpentine pattern. The Finish: After turning the last pole at the starting end, they weave down again, turn the final far pole, and race straight across the finish line. 

3. Run to a closed gate

4. Rules and Scoring

    1. Fastest Time Wins

     2. Penalties: A 5-second penalty for every           pole knocked down.

     3. Disqualification:

         Going off-course

         looping back through the eye 

          wrong side of poles