Come join us for the 2024 Windchase Cross-country Derby on
Saturday, August 24 2024. (Rain Date will be Aug 25)
Enter on Strider: https://www.striderpro.com/a/-JTVYcmn6U-NCFHj9MX-nw
For more information or questions, E-mail Phyllis Dawson at
PWindchase73@gmail.com
Windchase is located Hillsboro, VA. This is a unique chance
to ride over the beautiful rolling hills of western Loudoun
County, at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, while
competing in a fun and informal atmosphere. What is unique
about our XC course is that we have so much space; the
course will be run from field to field, and be approximately
1.75 miles long. For those who dont want to walk that
far, we will take people around the course by vehicle the
afternoon before and in the morning before the derby starts.
The
Windchase Cross-Country Derby course will run over our
100-acre-plus XC courses, going from field to field. Courses
will be approximately 1.75 miles long. Participants may ride
individually or in pairs. Footing permitting, the course will
include water, banks and ditches, as well as some foxhunting
type obstacles. All courses designed to be confidence building
and inviting, and you have the option of jumping fences a
level lower or higher than your entered division. The
Intro/Elem division will have small trot-over log options for
all obstacles.
More photos of our XC course can be seen
here.
We will have a division for Pairs, where two riders go out together (and hopefully come back together too!), as well as the regular individual classes.
Divisions:
Intro/Elementary: Fences not to exceed 23, speed 275 meters/minute
Beginner Novice: Fences not to exceed 27, speed 325 meters/minute
Novice: Fences not to exceed 211, speed 375 meters/minute
Training/Modified: Fences not to exceed 34, speed 425 meters/minute
PAIRS - Two horse/rider combinations go out together. Choose your jump heights, pairs can be mixed. Choose your optimum time target.
Classes judged on closest to Optimum Time and jumping penalties. In all divisions, if you choose to jump a lower or higher option that is fine. If you skip a fence altogether that is OK too, a small time penalty will be added to your time. Lead horses will be available if needed.
Sign
up on Strider: https://www.striderpro.com/a/-JTVYcmn6U-NCFHj9MX-nw
E-mail Phyllis Dawson at
PWindchase73@gmail.com
if you have any questions.
ASTM/SEI certified helmets and XC vests are required. Negative coggins within 12 months. A Windchase release form MUST be signed before you ride. Any riders under 18 must have their release form signed by a parent. Water is available on grounds. There will not be a food concession.
For more info on upcoming clinics and schooling
opportunities, see our Strider Link: http://bit.ly/WindchaseEventing
Come Jumping!
Visit
here to learn about XC Schooling at Windchase
Click
here to download a Windchase Release Form
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