In Tetrathlon, runners go off at one minute intervals over a carefully measured course and each competitor’s time is measured. A bogey time is set for the course and for each second over or under that time a number of points are deducted from or added to 1,000 points.

Distances
Boys Open- 3000m
Boys Intermediate- 1500m
Girls Open and Intermediate- 1500m
Juniors- 1500m
Minimus- 1000m

Bogey times which score 1000 points are shown below
Open Boys- 10mins 30 seconds
Intermediate Boys- 7 mins 0 seconds
Open and Intermediate Girls- 5mins 20 seconds
Junior Boys and Girls- 5 mins 40 seconds
Minimus Boys and Girls- 4 mins

Ready reckoners are given in Appendix A of the current Pony Club Tetrathlon Rule Book

For information on organising the running phase, please see the notes for organisers in the Tetrathlon Rule Book

The riding phase usually takes place over fixed cross country fences however Arena jumping can be used as a substitute. Where possible Tetrathlon Courses always include a gate to open and close mounted, and a slip rail at which the competitor dismounts, takes down the rail, leads his pony or horse through, replaces the rail and remounts. Since Tetrathlon courses should test the ability of the rider rather than that of the mount, it would be a pity to leave these two obstacles out. Perhaps you can use the gate into the field for the former. A small gate mounted on a post with a second post to latch it on to is always a useful item for a Branch to possess. A slip rail is not difficult to construct, requiring only two poles and two posts and a little simple carpentry.

Maximum Heights
Open- 1.10m
Intermediate- 1.00m
Junior- 91cms
Minimus- 76cms

Competitors will score points according to how far they have swum in a certain time
Open Boys- 4 minutes
Open Girls- 3 minutes
All Intermediate and Junior Competitors- 3 minutes
Minimus- 2 minutes

Competitors should swim in heats, the number in each heat depending on the width of the pool.

For more infomation on scoring and equipment please see the current Tetrathlon Rule Book

This phase uses any make of single shot 4.5mm calibre air pistol and Pony Club Targets.

Tetrathlon Equipment

Should you or your Branch require more information on purchasing/repairing turning targets, please contact Mr Paul Dee. 
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