The responsibility for the condition, safety and suitability of all dogs and equipment rests solely with the Driver and/or Owner.    

All connections from lines to harness, collar and rig/sled must be capable of quick and easy detachment.  Correct functioning of these attachments may be checked.

All teams must have a snub line attached to the gang line between the rear of the team and point where it is attached to the rig/sled.  This snub line must be of a length that is long enough  to enable release from a static object (eg gate post or tree) by the Driver whilst on, and in control of the rig/sled.

All lines must be free of frays and excess wear.

Shock absorbers, when utilised, must have a safety line.

Rigs/scooters must not be fitted with any device to assist propulsion.

Rigs must have three or four wheels and be free-standing.

Rigs/scooters must have an adequate braking system capable of stopping the rig/scooter, when brakes are applied by the driver, standing in the normal driving position and with motive power provided by either pushing or pulling of the rig/scooter by an assistant..

Rigs/scooters must be equipped with a manual steering mechanism, capable of operation by the Driver from the normal driving position.

Rigs must not exceed 150 cm (60") in overall width.

All rigs must be fitted with a brushbow.  No part of the rig shall protrude in front of the brushbow, including gangline attachments.  If this does not cover the entire width of the rig, additional deflectors must be fitted around any protruding part, fabricated in such a way as to avoid the creation of any sharp projection.  Brushbows must be not less than 20cms (7") nor more than 45cm (1 8") from the ground.  All brushbow/deflectors must be manufactured from inflexible material.

All rigs must carry a dog bag set ready and capable of carrying, a sick or injured dog - demonstration of which may be requested – save E (2 dogs only), J (Junior) classes and F (Class)

There should be no excessive play in wheel bearings and in the steering column bearing.

Sleds must be fitted with a brushbow.

Sleds must have an adequate claw braking system.

Sleds must carry a dog bag set ready and capable of carrying a sick or injured dog demonstration of which may be requested - Save E (2 dogs only), J (junior) classes/ and F class.

No wet acid batteries may be carried.

Back-up lights must be carried during night rallies.

Muzzles, full choke collars, whips or other similar devices are strictly prohibited.

Bibs will only be provided for each Driver by the Rally Organiser.