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Back Country Horsemen of Washington - Nisqually Chapter     Cross Country Trail Challenge Awards and Scoring

CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING TO SEE 2008 TRAIL CHALLENGE RESULTS:

Grand Champion Results

Advanced Results

Intermediate Results

General Rules and Event/Obstacle Scoring

Awards: 

  • Class A (Beginning to Intermediate)~ Ribbons to 8th place ~ Awards to 5th place 
  • Class B (Intermediate to Advanced)~ Ribbons to 8th place ~ Awards to 5th place

Class patterns will be posted at 8:00 AM ~ Saturday June 28, 2008
Pattern walk through will be allowed with show personnel by riders only - no equines - at 8:00 AM.

 Classes Start ~ 9:30 AM ~ Saturday June 28, 2008

Prizes: 

  • 1st place - Bridle with ribbon
  • 2nd place - Cooler with ribbon
  • 3rd place - Leather halter with ribbon
  • 4th place - Hay bag with ribbon
  • 5th place - Horn bag with ribbon

    Scoring:  

    Points/Description
    12= Excellent
    10= Very Good
    8= Good
    6= Fair
    4= Poor
    2= Very Poor
    0= Refusal

    If Cinch Check Applies
    +2= Checked Cinch
    0= Did Not Check Cinch

    3 Minute Time Limit On Obstacles

    3 Refusals – Rider To Bypass Obstacle and take 0 score or +2 if Cinch Checked.

    Animal Cruelty:
    Mark as “C” and Contact Judge Chair.

    • Other General Rules (See "Rules" page for additional rules):  

    • All riders 18 or under must have a parent or guardian signature
    • Must use a saddle
    • Must use equestrian footwear
    • Must use a bridle, halter or hackamore (with mecate)
    • No riding double on event grounds
    • No stallions on event grounds
    • All stock staying overnight must be stalled @ $20.00 per night with a $20.00 refundable stall cleaning fee
    • Primitive human camping provided June 27th and June 28th
    • HELMETS RECOMMENDED
    • No dogs allowed on course