Exercise 11 — Traversing an Elevated Rigid Wooden Board

Applies to: RH – F, FL, T, MT; Level V only
Points: part of V total

Obstacle Spec

• 2 firm supports + board: length ~4 m, width ~30 cm
• Supports at both ends; other stable constructions permitted.

Permitted AC/VC

• 1 AC and/or VC for “mounting”
• 1 AC for “staying” (pause in middle)
• 1 AC for “go on”

Execution

1. RDT assumes GS in front of obstacle (D off-leash).
2. At AC/VC to “mount”: D jumps onto board.
3. At AC: D immediately remains in place in direction of movement.
4. At TJ instruction: DH goes to D’s side, gives AC/VC to “go on”, walks alongside D to end.
5. D dismounts and GS is formed.

Evaluation — Critical Rules

• D jumps off within first half → 0 points
• D jumps off after first half → Insufficient
• Insecure, hesitant, and/or hectic traversing → devalue
• Running ahead or staying behind → devalue