$5,000 Hunter Derby

Come join us as we invite the hunter riders to show their horses in our
325' X 175' arena which will be beatifully set with jumps in classic hunter tradition.

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to horses ridden by Juniors, Amateurs or Professionals.  Riders are not limited to the number of horses they may ride.  Horses and riders may cross enter into any division for which they are otherwise eligible. 

JUDGING:  To be scored under the open numerical judging system.  The top 12 or top one-third will return for the second round in reverse order of their scores.  Scores will be added to determine the winners.  In the case of a tie, judges will confer to break the tie.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

     FIRST ROUND:  To be shown over a hunter classic type course of at least 10 fences 3' in height with 3'3" options.  Fences to simulate those found in hunting country, including post and rail, coop, wall, aiken, hedge, brush and log.  To be judged on performance, hunter pace and style, quality, substance and movement.  After the judge's preliminary scores are given, one bonus point will be awarded for each high option chosen.

     SECOND ROUND:  To be shown over a hunter handy type course of at least 8 fences 3', with 3'3" options.  To include elements such as roll-backs, tight turn options, trot jumps, hand gallop, halt and/or back, or work through a gate while mounted.  To be judged on performance, hunter pace, style, quality, substance and movement.  After the judge's preliminary scores are given, up to 10 bonus points may be awarded in consideration of handiness of round and brilliance.

AWARDS:  Cooler, Trophy & Ribbons 1st-12th

ATTIRE:  Formal attire required.

CLASS #200:

ENTRY FEE: $250.00

$1400, $1000, $750, $550, $450, $400, $250, $250

Thanks so very much to last year's sponsor
of the Artisan saddle to our Hunter Derby winner!