Description:
Riders will be asked to back their horse up.
Options:
- Up or down inclines
- Over a pole
- Around an object
How is it judged?
- Horses should back willingly with no signs of resistance
- They should back straight and on the bit (break at the poll no head in the air, mouth open etc)
- This is not a speed event and racing backwards will be penalized
- Rider aids should be sbtle
- Rider should look backwards to check for danger and where they are going first before backing. During the back rider should remain balanced eyes forward.
- If obstacles are involved, penalties given for hitting the object