Date: Saturday February 21, 2015
Where: Greenville, VA
Email: eck8(at)email.vccs.edu
Website: http://www.gc-equestrian.com
A Jumper Derby combines stadium jumps and cross country jumps that might typically be encountered at an event or horse trial. This is a good test of your horse’s willingness to jump a mix of fences or varied terrain. This competition is open to any eventer, hunter or jumper who wants to practice for the upcoming season or wants to add a little variety and fun to their jumping. Anyone who wants to have fun in a low key casual atmosphere is welcome!!!
All Divisions will consist of 3 rounds:
Round 1: Optimum time round. Set course, the rider with the least amount of penalties and closest to optimum time wins. (time will not be disclosed prior to the round until all riders have gone).
Round 2: Speed round with Jump off. Set course, if clear rider can stay for jump off round after bell or whistle. Least penalties and fastest time wins.
Round 3: Gambler’s Choice round. All obstacles will have a set value, each rider will be given a set amount of time to jump as many of these obstacles clear as possible, the rider with the most points at the end of the division wins.
Divisions: if enough entries will divide into Senior/Junior
Tadpole – Rails on the ground up to 6 – 8 inches tall
Green – Fences up to 18” tall
Advanced Green –2’0 - 2’3 verticals
Beginner Novice – 2’4 -2’7 verticals & oxers
Novice – 2’8 – 2”11 verticals & oxers – may have fake Liverpool and skinny
Training – 3’0- 3’3 verticals, oxers – may have Liverpool, corner and skinny
Preliminary – 3’4 – 3’7- verticals, oxers may have Liverpool, corners & skinnies, bounces
Intermediate/Advanced - 3’7-4’3 verticles, oxers, Liverpool, corners & skinnies, bounces.
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