Cross Country Pace
September 17, 2022
Dawson Butte Open Space in Castle Rock CO
Register Online Below
EACH HORSE AND RIDER COMBINATION ON EVERY TEAM MUST COMPLETE AN ENTRY AND RELEASE WITH THEIR PAYMENT
Teams of 1-4 horse and riders compete on a designated course of 24-30 fences varying from 18” to 3’ and at a designated pace. All members of the team must stay together while on course and must go through all flags. ALL JUMPS ARE OPTIONAL! Team members may jump any level, but must complete the course as close to the pace of the division entered.
Divisions: Each division is determined by OPTIMUM SPEED, not by the height of the jump. The team closest to the optimum time (+ or -) in each division is the winner. In all divisions, 25-35 obstacles are available. Jumps are grouped. Horses in each team can jump any fence in the group. Any riders who opt out of jumping must still pass between the flags. Red flag on the right. White flag on the left.
Division A-350 mpm (a galloping pace)
Division B-300 mpm (a cantering pace)
Division C-250 mpm (a trotting pace)
At the finish you will be near to the path of the next team, so be careful and follow the tape marking the return path.
No penalties for horse refusals, run-outs or fails- just get to the finish line by going through all the flags. If a team member falls off, the team is eliminated, but may continue.
Prizes: Championship ribbons through 6th place will be awarded in each division, plus BEST COSTUME PRIZES! All entries and volunteers receive a capping coupon ($99 Value) for a free day of hunting with the Arapahoe Hunt Club (Oct. 16, 2022-Apr. 23, 2023)
Timing and Start Times: Timing for each team begins with the first horse’s nose crossed the start line and ends when the last horses nose crosses the finish line. Teams will enter the course in 2-minute intervals. Division start time will be posted at ArapahoeHuntEvents.com the week of September 12th and emailed to your team captain or main contacts. Your team’s start time will be emailed to you and available by September 15th. Teams must ride at the posted start time. Please yield to faster teams in case you are overtaken on the course.
Course Walk and Warmup: No timing or measurement equipment allowed on course or course walk.A warmup area is available only for competitors 15 minutes prior to their start time.
Attire: Casual, but approved helmet and boots with heel are required. PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUMES in each division. Mounted horses must wear a saddle and bridle at all times on competition ground.
Entries: $60 per horse. Late entries will be assessed a $20 late fee. Entries will NOT be processed until both completed entry form and full payment are received. Complete 1 entry/liability form for each horse/rider combination. No horse may compete in more than one round, or on more than one team. A rider may ride 2 horses. ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9. ENTRIES ARE LIMITED.
Directions: Once to the trailhead lot, follow the signs through the gate at the west end of the parking lot.
Parking: Parking will NOT be in the trailhead lot, contestants will enter the private gate and be directed to park off the service road.
Rain Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022
Forbidden: No dogs, no BBQ, no open fires.
Refreshments: Refreshments will be available for purchase on the grounds the day of the event. Please support our food and beverage vendors.
EACH HORSE AND RIDER COMBINATION ON EVERY TEAM MUST COMPLETE AN ENTRY AND RELEASE WITH THEIR PAYMENT