Description:
A full campsite complete with tent, cooler, chairs and campfire (simulations is best using dry i 6 ce if available). Horse and rider are asked to walk into the camp site and circle the fire. Keeing other obstacles such as the tent and chairs at a safe distance not to injure the horse.
Options:
- Halt in front of the campfire for 3 seconds
- Circle the campfire and halt in front of the tent for 3 seconds
- May be combined with other obstacles such as dismount to retrieve an item from the cooler.
How is it Judged?
- Horse is judged on a calm and willing attitude and ability to stand still “bravery test”
- When circling the body and neck of the horse should follow the arc of the circle and rider should look in the direction of travel
- Judged on control of the horse in an unusual situation