ASTM F2842-20

Standard Specification for Reins Used in Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Racing

SCOPE
1.1 The specification describes minimum performance criteria and describes test methods for reins for use in thoroughbred and quarter horse racing activities.  
1.2 Except where noted, the values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2020
• ICS: 97.220.40 - Outdoor and water sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.55 - Body Padding

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F2842 −20 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Reins Used in Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Racing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2842; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 breaking force—the maximum load at which a tensile
1.1 The specification describes minimum performance cri-
failure occurs.
teria and describes test methods for reins for use in thorough-
bred and quarter horse racing activities.
3.2.2 connecting hardware—any hardware that connects the
rein system components in series or in parallel along which the
1.2 Except where noted, the values stated in SI units are to
rein forces will act.
be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Connectinghardwaremayincludesnap
are for information only.
hooks, D-rings, loops, links, anchorage hardware, and buckles.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.3 grip—the length of rein assembly normally covered
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
with a non-slip material that is intended to be gripped by the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
rider.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.4 maximum breaking force—a specified value that the
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
breaking force shall not exceed in a prescribed test.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2.5 minimum breaking force—a specified value that the
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
breaking force must meet or exceed in a prescribed test.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2.6 primary rein system—any natural or synthetic material
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
or assembly designed for the purpose of controlling a horse
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
while riding or driving.
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.7 rein system section 1—the portion of the rein system
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
defined as the section between the mid-point of the grip and
D6775 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of
distal loop end of the rein system.
Textile Webbing, Tape and Braided Material
3.2.7.1 Discussion—Rein system section 1 may or may not
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
include some type of secondary rein system designed to permit
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
the rein system to remain functional should the primary rein
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2.2 Other Standards:
system fail between the grip and connecting hardware or loop
SAE J211 Recommended Practice for Instrumentation for
end of the rein.
Impact Tests – Requirements for Channel Class 1000
3.2.8 rein system section 2—the portion of the rein system
3. Terminology
defined as the section between the mid-point of the grip of the
right rein leading away from loop end to the mid-point of the
3.1 The terminology relating to tensile testing in Terminol-
grip of the left rein.
ogy E6 applies to this specification. In addition, the following
3.2.8.1 Discussion—Rein system section 2 may include a
definitions will apply:
buckle assembly for connecting two single sections of rein.
1 Reinsystemsection2shallnotincludeasecondaryreinsystem
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
but may include connecting hardware.
Subcommittee F08.55 on Body Padding.
3.2.9 secondary rein system—any natural or synthetic ma-
Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published May 2020. Originally
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F2842 – 11 (2017). terial or assembly designed to activate and function after a
DOI:10.1520/F2842-20.
failure of the primary rein system.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
4. Significance and Use
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
3 4.1 All test procedures described in this specification are to
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PA 15096-0001, http://www.sae.org. be performed on new rein systems.
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Designation: F2842 − 11 (Reapproved 2017) F2842 − 20 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Reins Used in Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Racing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2842; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 The specification describes minimum performance criteria and describes test methods for reins for use in thoroughbred and
quarter horse racing activities.
1.2 Except where noted, the values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D6775 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Webbing, Tape and Braided Material
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
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2.2 Other Standards:
SAE J211 Recommended Practice for Instrumentation for Impact Tests – Requirements for Channel Class 1000
3. Terminology
3.1 The terminology relating to tensile testing in Terminology E6 applies to this specification. In addition, the following
definitions will apply:
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 breaking force—the maximum load at which a tensile failure occurs.
3.2.2 connecting hardware—any hardware that connects the rein system components in series or in parallel along which the rein
forces will act.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—
Connecting hardware may include snap hooks, D-rings, loops, links, anchorage hardware, and buckles.
3.2.3 grip—the length of rein assembly normally covered with a non-slip material that is intended to be gripped by the rider.
3.2.4 maximum breaking force—a specified value that the breaking force shall not exceed in a prescribed test.
3.2.5 minimum breaking force—a specified value that the breaking force must meet or exceed in a prescribed test.
3.2.6 primary rein system—any natural or synthetic material or assembly designed for the purpose of controlling a horse while
riding or driving.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.55 on Body Padding.
Current edition approved April 1, 2017April 1, 2020. Published April 2017May 2020. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 20112017 as
F2842 – 11.F2842 – 11 (2017). DOI:10.1520/F2842-11R17.DOI:10.1520/F2842-20.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.2.7 rein system section 1—the portion of the rein system defined as the section between the mid-point of the grip and distal
loop end of the rein system.
3.2.7.1 Discussion—
Rein system section 1 may or may not include some type of secondary rein system designed to permit the rein system to remain
functional should the primary rein system fail between the grip and connecting hardware or loop end of the rein.
3.2.8 rein system section 2—the portion of the rein system defined as the section between the mid-point of the grip of the right
rein leading away from loop end to the mid-point of the grip of the left rein.
3.2.8.1 Discussion—
Rein system section 2 may include a buckle assembly for connecting two singl
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