Black flag option

This is called a black flag…. odd really when the flags are still red and white – however, we’ve taken the liberty instead to place a black stripe over the number to indicate that there is an option on this jump. Not because it’s 13 and unlucky (there’s no such thing as luck according to Sam Watson from Equiratings – but I digress). This is because in the EvA80 course, this is an open ditch. Riders have the choice of the direct route (the quickest) or the option (slower). The option for this jump is a step down in the opposite direction. So it’s a safer option if you’re concerned about the ditch, but will take longer.