Targets have reduced bull's eye and athletes have only three seconds before target turns away. A score of 195-196 is expected to win the shoot. Rider is given 20 minutes to practice with his horse. Horses are all trained beforehand to be equally skilled on and familiar with course. Competitors may study course before event to plan approach.
Pentathletes are running against the clock, so self-pacing is key.
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