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$1,000 MID JERSEY HEALTH
LOW HUNTER DERBY
ELIGIBILITY: Open to horses ridden by Juniors, Amateurs or Professionals. Riders are not limited to
the number of horses they may ride. Horses and riders may cross enter into any division for which they
are otherwise eligible. Cross-entry into the National Hunter Derby is not permitted. Cross-entry into
the Throwback Hunt & Go Derby is permitted.
JUDGING: To be scored under the open numerical judging system. The top 12 will return for the
second round in reverse order of their scores. Scores will be added to determine the winners. In the
case of a tie, judges will confer to break the tie.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
First Round: To be shown over a hunter classic type course of at least 10 fences 2'6" in height with
four 2'9" options. Fences to simulate those found in hunting country, including natural post and rail,
stone wall, white board fence, coop, aiken, hedge, brush, logs and natural foliage. To be judged on
performance, hunter pace and style, quality, substance and movement. After the judge's preliminary
scores are given, one bonus point will be awarded for each high option chosen.
Second Round: To be shown over a hunter handy type course of at least 8 fences. To include
elements such as roll-backs, tight turn options, trot jumps, hand gallop, halt and/or back, or work
through a gate while mounted. To be judged on performance, hunter pace, style, quality, substance and
movement, handiness and brilliance of pace. Handiness is defined as ground saving movement without
adversely affecting performance or style. Brilliance of pace is defined as a faster pace than ordinary,
without sacrificing performance or style.
AWARDS: Trophy & Ribbons 1st-8th, please ride for ribbons.
PRIZEMONEY AWARDED: $300, $200, $150, $100, $75, $75, $50, $50
ATTIRE: Formal attire requested, but not required.
CLASS #202
ENTRY FEE: $85.00
Entries close 3:00 pm Monday, July 10th. Post entries accepted, but will go to the top of the order.