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ince the introduction of MIM frangible devices on cross country
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Frangibles and yellow clips
fences (designed to help prevent
rotational falls and other serious injuries to horse or rider), the FEI has been gathering statistics on the application and success, or not, of frangible activations during competitions. Note: Wayne’s previous article on frangibles can be found in our July/August 2021 issue. It was discovered that off centre hits on rails didn’t always activate the device,
FEI cross country Course Designer and an expert on frangibles, WAYNE COPPING discusses recent modifications to the device and explores the debate surrounding yellow clips and penalty points.
and with many Course Designers employing angled rail fences and railed corners in combinations, it was felt that another system was needed. The problem that needed solving was that
