Description:
Rider will be asked to ride down hill, backing is not allowed.
Options:
- Transition to stop
- Step over a pole
- Straddle a pole
- Markers placed such that the path down is in a zig zag pattern
How is it Judged?
- To be done at the WALK only
- Rider to remain balanced while controlling their sway as to not unbalanced the horse.
- Rider should adjust seat slightly back to accomidate the steepness of the hill
- Rider weight should be in their heels and stirrups
- Rider should allow horse to have range of their head and neck and not balance off the reins
- Rushing of the horse will result in penalty
- Resistance of horse will result in penalty
- Stumbling of the horse results in severe penalty