Description:
Horse and rider will be asked to climb a hill.
Options:
- Pole or marker placed on ground – horse must stop before proceeding
- Markers placed such that the path up the hill is in a zig zag pattern
- Transition of gait mid way through hill
How is it Judged?
- Unless otherwise directed horses should calmly walk up the hill
- Rushing will be penalized
- Rider should be in an up and forward position allowing the horse full range of their head and neck
- Penalty for the rider balancing on the horse’s mouth
- Riders may grab mane for balance
- Western riders may place hand on horn to protect body
- Faltering or Stumbling incurs highest penalty as horse should display athletic ability