Description:
Riders asked to take horse down an embankment
Options:
- Open division may approach at a trot
How is it Judged?
- Rider to remained balanced and back into a secure position, weight in their stirrups and heels
- Rider should release the rein and allow the horse full use of his head and neck
- Rider should regain a balanced centered position upon completing the landing
- Penalty for loss of balance for both horse and rider
- Penalty for disobedience and refusal of horse
- USE CAUTION: any ride not confident or unwillingness of horse should pass.