The USEF Executive Committee on February 20, approved several extraordinary rule changes to be effective immediately to Cross Country and also Stadium.

EV141.1.a Cross-country Scoring

1. FAULTS AT OBSTACLES:
A. Disobediences

1) First refusal run-out or circle 20 penalties
2) Second refusal, run-out or circle at the same obstacle 40 penalties
3) Third refusal, run-out or circle at the same obstacle Elimination
4) Fourth penalized disobedience on the entire course Elimination

Why not talk about this Rule Change on the new forum or read more on other changes to Stadium as well...!!!! 

EV140.8 Cross-Country Obstacles: In the interest of safety, organizers are encouraged to construct obstacles using Frangible Pin technology wherever it is appropriate. Information on the appropriate applications of Frangible Pin construction is available in the USEA Cross-Country Obstacle Design Guidelines. Frangible Pins may be installed only by or under the supervision of Course Designers/Course Builders who have attended a USEA seminar on Frangible Pin construction.

EV147.1 Jumping Scoring.1. FAULTS AT OBSTACLES
 

                                                                           
(At Beginner Novice, Novice and Training, the provisions of EV149.1.c apply as follows: The clock will be restarted when the horse leaves the ground at the obstacle where the disobedience occurred or when the horse incurs a second refusal.)