EVENTER CHALLENGE
Eventer Challenge at Area level consists of a round of jumps on grass, starting with 8 Show Jumps and then continuing directly onto 8 Cross Country Jumps and usually involving a water jump. There is an optimum time for the Eventer Challenge course which will be printed in the Show schedule. You will get 4 faults for refusals or knock downs in the Show Jumping section, 20 penalties for refusals in the Cross Country section, and three refusals will be elimination. The least amount of faults closest to the optimum time will decide the winner.
Rider attire:
- Cross Country colours.
- White or beige jodhpurs (new rules allow navy & black also)
- Long boots or jodhpur boots and half chaps/gaiters.
- Hats up to BRC standard (mandatory!)
- Number bib to be worn. (Bridle numbers are allowed also, but are not visible enough on their own.)
- Whips must be the padded type.
- Back protectors are mandatory.
- Spurs are allowed if needed.
- Medical armbands are encouraged.
Horse attire:
- All types of bridles are allowed.
- All colour Numnahs are allowed, including matching Cross Country ones.
- Boots can be worn.
- Fly veils and nose nets are allowed.
Other notes:
- You cannot use your whip before jumping the first fence.
- Course walk times are announced in advance so don’t miss your course walk.
- Wait for the bell before you begin.
- Three refusals is elimination.
- Fall of a rider is elimination.
** EVENTER CHALLENGE TIP **
“It’s essential that riders ensure that their aids are clear and consistent. The horse needs to understand what they need to do and it’s our job to make it easy and enjoyable for them. Come in a longer rein and let the horse find its own balance. And make sure you always ride forward after each jump. This helps enormously with fitness and keeps the horse concentrating on you.”
- Ros Canter, British Event rider.
Rider attire:
- Cross Country colours.
- White or beige jodhpurs (new rules allow navy & black also)
- Long boots or jodhpur boots and half chaps/gaiters.
- Hats up to BRC standard (mandatory!)
- Number bib to be worn. (Bridle numbers are allowed also, but are not visible enough on their own.)
- Whips must be the padded type.
- Back protectors are mandatory.
- Spurs are allowed if needed.
- Medical armbands are encouraged.
Horse attire:
- All types of bridles are allowed.
- All colour Numnahs are allowed, including matching Cross Country ones.
- Boots can be worn.
- Fly veils and nose nets are allowed.
Other notes:
- You cannot use your whip before jumping the first fence.
- Course walk times are announced in advance so don’t miss your course walk.
- Wait for the bell before you begin.
- Three refusals is elimination.
- Fall of a rider is elimination.
** EVENTER CHALLENGE TIP **
“It’s essential that riders ensure that their aids are clear and consistent. The horse needs to understand what they need to do and it’s our job to make it easy and enjoyable for them. Come in a longer rein and let the horse find its own balance. And make sure you always ride forward after each jump. This helps enormously with fitness and keeps the horse concentrating on you.”
- Ros Canter, British Event rider.