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Hunter trial FAQs

A few riders have asked similar questions regarding the Hunter Trial….

Pairs attire can be fancy dress.

The Hunter Trial is a competition – with prizes and money – so competition attire for the SJ phase.

When riding XC you need to have a back protector, with a back number holder on you.

Your horse needs a number on it – on your bridle, or saddle. This is incase you part company and we can reunite you – even though you probably don’t want to see you horse until you have calmed down! In fact, while at the venue – if you put the bridle number on your halter it will help if it pulls back from the float and goes for a wander. (Yes this has happened to me).

The XC course will be open for walking on Saturday afternoon – if you want to, feel free to help us as we set up for the competition!

Your helmet needs a safety check tag. We have a steward on the venue who can assist with that.

On XC you are eliminated if you have 4 refusals in total, or 3 at one jump. So you could have a stop at number 4,7 and 8 and keep going, but if your horse says no at number 11 you need to walk back to your float.

If you fall off while at the competition, even when not on course, you need to be cleared by our medical team.

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