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grounds of the Horse Park in an area that can be viewed by two mobile judges who will each judge the entire course. Horses will complete the course individually within a maximum time that will be provided based on the course design. Competing in hand is no longer an option.
Horses will need to be prepared to encounter obstacles traditionally found in Competitive Trail classes such as:
• Water crossing
• Dragging/pulling: tarps, logs, items on a pulley
• Challenges to visual perception: geo boards, water boxes
• Challenges to tactile stimulation: brush simulations (pool noodles),
cowboy curtains
• Tests of surefootedness: bridges, multi-level bridges, teeters, raised
poles or “rocks”
• Tasks while riding: checking mail, ringing a bell, picking up and
carrying items such as a flag, bucket, or rain slicker
• Dismount, mount, ground tie, handling while dismounted (picking
hooves, fly spray)
• Backing, sidepassing, tight turns
• Trot and canter where appropriate
• Encounters: tents, fake animals, balloons
Judges will reward horses who negotiate obstacles with a calm and confident demeanor, show a desire to move forward with a steady pace, and exhibit care and surefootedness throughout the course.
Horses are not allowed to be within 100 feet of any obstacle in advance of their ride. A competitor briefing will take place prior to the start of the division where Trainers will be provided with course directives and have an opportunity to examine obstacles on foot.
Team horses must be presented by two Trainers who will swap halfway through the course. One Trainer will present the horse in the Finale.
Finale Format
The five top-scoring horses from the preliminary ride will compete individually in an arena obstacle trail class during the Finale in the Covered Arena. The class will include six or more obstacles typical of arena trail classes.
Team Format
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