F.__Time limits are a maximum of 5 minutes.__Time starts when the drag is moved.__The time limit to hook on in distance pulls is 3 minutes.

G.__On horses, the very light use of the reins on the hindquarters only is allowed and over and under is not allowed.__Whips, brads or goads are not allowed.__Reins may not be doubled up.__Electrical or electronic devices are not allowed.__Open bridles are not allowed.__Ponies may not be struck except in a sweepstakes, when they may be struck with a cap or bare open hand.

H. On oxen, the use of the goad must be very light.__The goad may not have a brad in it, only a plain yoke and chain or pole that may be pulled, except that a rope may be allowed in children's classes as provided in rules adopted pursuant to subsection 5.__All chains must be covered to the hook.__Plastic goads are not allowed.__The goad stick may not be over 4 feet long unless approved by the pull superintendent and may not exceed 1/2 inch in diameter on the small end.__The goad stick may be taped but not weighted.__The stick may be used lightly on the face to control the oxen but not around the eyes.

I.__Any number of helpers is allowed to help hitch.__After hitch-on, there may be no more than 2 helpers.__The__helpers shall stay behind the drag unless needed to help the teamster.__The helpers may not have a stick.__This paragraph applies to distance pulls only.

J.__All participants must be properly dressed.__Proper language must be used at all times.__Any participant under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances must be disqualified from the contest.__Tests may be made to determine intoxication.__The drinking of intoxicating beverages by participants in and around the ring is prohibited.

K.__The person or entity sponsoring the event decides the splitting of teams.

L.__Heading of horses or oxen is not allowed.__One inch pulled constitutes a hitch.__Stepping over the rail counts as a hitch and 5 minutes are allowed for hitching.__Three