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Step 1
Begin the race with one team member running and one riding the horse. The rider rides as far as he believes his teammate can run at a competitive pace.
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Step 2
Dismount the horse and tie it securely to a nearby tree or post. At this point the rider leaves the horse and runs further down the course. The original runner will catch up to the horse.
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Step 3
Mount the horse and catch up to your partner who is now running. The original runner can choose to switch positions with the runner immediately or to ride past him. The person on the horse should use this riding time to rest and prepare to run again. The time the horse spends tied up allows it to do the same. The rider will eventually dismount the horse, tie it securely, and take off running again, leaving the horse for his teammate to ride.
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Step 4
Continue to progress on the course in this leapfrog fashion. In all Ride and Tie races the horse is checked by a veterinarian at least once to make sure it's not being overworked so be sure to allow it to rest throughout the race.
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Step 5
Win the Ride and Tie race by being the first team to have all three members cross the finish line.
