2025 MFTHBA Rulebook

98 d) Ride over wooden bridge (suggested minimum width shall be 36” (90 cm) wide and at least 6’ long. Bridge should be sturdy and safe and negotiated at a walk only. Turns and/or changes of direction on bridge are unsafe and shall not be required. e) Put on and remove slicker. f) Remove and replace materials from mailbox. g) Side pass (may be elevated to 12” (30cm) maximum). h) An obstacle consisting of four logs or rails, each 5’ to 7’ (1.5 to 2 meters) long, laid in a square. Each contestant shall enter the square by riding over log or rail as designated. When all four feet are inside the square, rider should execute a turn, as indicated and depart. i) Any other safe and negotiable obstacle which could reasonably be expected to be encountered on a trail ride and meets the approval of judge, may be used. j) A combination of two or more of any obstacles is acceptable 7. Unacceptable obstacles: a) Tires. b) Animals. c) Hides. d) PVC pipe. e) Dismounting f) Jumps g) Rocking or moving bridges. h) Water box with floating or moving parts. i) Flames, dry ice, fire extinguishers, etc. j) Logs or poles elevated in a manner that permits such to roll. k) Ground ties. EXAMPLES OF TRAIL OBSTACLES: B ACK T HROUGH AND A ROUND T HREE M ARKERS 48"