Description
A flagged natural or man-made hedge with a fixed solid element placed in front of the brush.
– Brush Thickness: up to 1’- 8” (.50 m )
– Front width: Around 10’ (3 – 4 m)
– Heights based on rider level
Objective
To cross the hedge highlighting the willingness of the horse as well as the correct approach and attitude of the rider. L1 – L2 may step over. L3 – L4 must jump.
Levels
FIXED HEIGHT
L1: 6”- 1’-0” (.30 m)
L2: 1’- 0” (.30 m)
L3: 1’ – 6” (.45 m)
L4: 2’- 0” (0.6 m)
BRUSH HEIGHT
L1: 2’ (.61m)
L2: 2’- 6” (.76m)
L3: 3’ (.91m)
L4: 3’- 6” (1.1m)
Scoring This Obstacle
See also: Ridden Obstacles / Scoring
Effectiveness Faults (E Score) -3 per incident
BEFORE the obstacle:
– Running Out
– Error of Course Corrected
– Stepping Back
– Refusal
– Circling
IN the obstacle:
– Change of gait / jumping from a standstill permitted (No Fault).
Style Faults (S Score) -1 per incident.
– Irregular Forward Motion
– Incorrect Rider Position, Not Over the Stirrups and Light
– Loss of Balance of the Horse or the Rider
– Incorrect Rider Aids
– Horse Moving Sideways
– Rider Not Looking Forward
– Rider Interfering With Horse’s Balance
Penalties (P Score)
– Brutality (-5)
– Dangerous Riding (-5)
– Fall of Horse or Rider (Rider Excused)
– Leaving The Obstacle (-10)
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JUDGES SCORECARD
A. E Score: 7 / S Score: 3 / Total: 10*
B. E Score: 7 / S Score: 3 / Total: 10
C. E Score: 7 / S Score: 3 / Total: 10
D. E Score: 7 / S Score: 0 Irregular Forward Motion / Rider Aids / Total: 7*
* Rider A – Choice of gait NA.
*Rider D – at Level 1 – Horse may step over obstacle.