Length of course from start to finish The Course Director will ensure that the required elements of the competition will be incorporated into the exercises. The Course Director will also make sure the course is presented in a sequence that is logical and easy to follow and that all required equipment is available. The course must be large enough to incorporate all required elements and exercises. The only specific measurements are the 9 feet between pylons of the serpentine exercise, and the 3 foot backing exercise. Level terrain is preferred with some very moderate sloping allowed if the area is restricted.
Hard surface is preferred, grass is acceptable.
Weather is to be considered as hot pavement, and wet soggy grass are both unsuitable for this competition. Heavy, soft footing and inclines are to be avoided. A short, moderate incline can be incorporated as a course exercise. The course will not be in a roped-off ring environment. Serpentine, minimum of five pylons, nine feet apart 10.