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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 01:09:41 +0000
From: "LYNN BINKOWSKI" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Woodstock show questions
Anyway, I do have a few questions I hope someone can help with...
- - How is the cross country - ridden class judged? Is it based on an optimal
time? Are there ridden hazards?
- - In the green horse jumping class...do you have to canter 100% of the time?
We are still green at jumping and I don't think we'll manage that. But,
it sounds like fun and I'd like to try.
Hi Lynn,
Hope you make it to the Woodstock shop, you won't regret it. It's a ton
of fun and very beginner and green horse friendly. If you are not sure
about anything, just ask management or any of us "oldies".
Cross country is usually judged one of two ways: one - high and low
times are thrown out, times averaged and the one closest to the middle
wins. Other way is the course is ridden ahead of time and and optimum
time chosen. Riders closest to optimum time wins. Mel Gobel can give
you the definitive answer - he'll be designing the course.
I can tell you that what's looked for is a good trot pace, not overly
fast, not real slow. Obstacles are crossing through water, ride
through a covered bridge, sometimes past balloons or flags and zig
zaging through driving obstacles. No jumping. There are spotters out on
course with walkie talkies ready for helping if necessary.
Green horse jumping can be cantered or trotted or a little of both. Of
course a horse that cantered and got its lead changes would pin over one
that trotted, given they both had a clear round. The jumps are inviting,
the course simple, the crowd appreciative.
Hope to see you there.
Marcy Baer
Briar Hill Farm
http://www.briarhillfarm.com