HUNTER PACE CROSS-COUNTRY CLASSES

CLASS 1A. WARM-UP, PAIRS

To be ridden over a short outdoor course, without obstacles, at a pace of 200 meters per minute (trot speed.) Closest to optimum speed wins. A good class for a green horse or a green rider. This is a pairs class. 

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CLASS 1B. WARM-UP, SINGLES

Same course as 1A, but for individual riders, 200 m/m.

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CLASS 2A. GRASSHOPPER PAIRS

To be ridden over a course of jumps. 18"- 2’ at a pace of 250 meters per minute (fast trot.) At least one rider must jump each obstacle.

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CLASS 2B. GRASSHOPPER, SINGLES

Same course as 2A, but one rider at a time. The rider must jump each obstacle. 250 m/m.

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CLASS 3A. STARTER, PAIRS

To be ridden over a course of low jumps, 2' to 2'3”, at a pace of 300 meters per minute (slow to moderate canter.) Water optional, At least one rider must jump each obstacle.

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CLASS 3B. STARTER, SINGLES

Same course as 3A, but one rider at a time.

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CLASS 4A. BEGINNER NOVICE, PAIRS

To be ridden over a course of low jumps, 2'4” to 2’7", at a pace of 325 meters per minute (canter); at least one rider must jump. Possible water jumps.

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CLASS 4B. BEGINNER NOVICE, SINGLES

Same course as 4A, but one rider at a time.

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CLASS 5. NOVICE CROSS-COUNTRY, SINGLES ONLY

One rider at a time, over a course of obstacles to 2’11” to be ridden at a pace of 350 m/m. Course will include water. Course length: 3/4 to 1 mile (1200 to 1600 meters)

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CLASS 6. TRAINING CROSS-COUNTRY, SINGLES ONLY

One rider at a time, over obstacles about 3' 3", to be ridden at 400 meters per minute. Course will include water.

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CLASS 7. OPTION (AND RE-RIDE) CLASS.

This class may be entered on the day of the show'! This is your chance to re-ride any class or try a different one. May be ridden as pairs or singles. This class will not be awarded ribbons or prizes.

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