BRIDGETOWN, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

• The organiser’s aim is safety for both horse and rider. This can only be achieved by common sense and good horsemanship. The course has been made as wide as possible, however there may be areas where extreme caution is required. Fast horses take care in passing. Unsportsmanlike behaviour, ie. Barging etc will mean disqualification.
• Please observe race rules. One of the most important things to take into consideration in this event is your horse. lf you don't take care of your horse there is a very good chance it will not pass the final vet check. All horses starting in the relay MUST be checked by a vet prior to the start.
• You may appoint a deputy to collect your bib from your team swimmer. Ensure you are handed the correct bib.
• Changeover of the bib (ie. team number) from swimmer takes place in fenced off area at finish line of swimming - you or a deputy must be prepared to receive your bib from your swimmer.
• NOTE: Stallions must stay in the stallion pen at all times. After the rider (or his deputy) of a stallion receives the bib from their swimmer they have to run back to stallion pen and start from there.
• Bibs must be attached correctly and worn to the finish. Please take care not to damage the bib. Your team number must be attached to or written on your bridle, This is an important safety requirement and you will not be allowed to start if this is not done. Numbers are available for $1 at the vet check area.
• There are checkpoints on the course and they are marked with signposts. The final stages of the course are marked with "kilometres to go' signs.
• It is your responsibility to ensure stewards acknowledge receipt of your team number at checkpoints. CALL OUT YOUR NUMBER
• A mobile vet is stationed at the Lodge Road turn off.
• If need be seek steward's assistance with regard to the course or changeover points.
• All guideposts are on the right of the track and can be seen from the previous post.
• No short cuts are to be taken. The marked pegs must be followed. Default will mean disqualification.
• A line of bunting indicates the finish line and the changeover point. Take care when approaching with  your horse (mounted or leading).
• Water is available at finish of the horse section. Troughs and wash down facilities are available. Please take care with the use of water as there are many horses to wash down. Please refill trough when you have used it. Please consider other competitors.
• At the completion of the leg the rider will receive a card. No one will be allowed to enter the rest area without showing this to a steward.
• Vets will be easily idenifyable, so when you are called up for the final check they are easy to find. The vet will take your card and then check the horse and its heart rate.
• It is the rider's responsibility to present their horse for final check AT THE CORRECT TIME Failure to do so will be automatic disqualification. NO excuses will be accepted.
• We are concerned with regard to the property owners and possible damage to their farms and we request that you consider this when determining access.
• Floats and vehicles moving to the horse finish must leave before 12:30 and go via Flax Road, or leave after 1:3Opm and go via Jayes Bridge and Muirs Road.
• Floats returning to Bridgetown along Winnejup Rd will be diverted into Elwins Road to direct them to parking area at the horse-stalls at the Sports ground.
• WARNING Check with race officials on the day regarding any special instructions.
• Drugs: Placegetters and others at random may be swabbed and / or have a blood sample taken. positive swab/samples will result in disqualification of horse and rider from this and future Marathons. Appropriate Equestrian Authorities will also be notified.
• Please note, "No whips, Spurs or long reins are allowed". Ill treatment of your horse will result in disqualification, Also please note there will be no consideration of a protest concerning the professional opinion of a vet.
• Be sure to call out your number at the checkpoint near the finish as your number is relayed by radio to the finish so your cyclist can be ready for changeover.
• There is no camping in the Jayes Bridge area overnight by order of the property owners. All horse floats and vehicles must be gone by 5.30p.m.
• The order in which your swimmer will be leaving is attached to the notice board at the entrance to the Vet Check area (ie. the Canoeists finishing time) and in the swim equestrian transition area.