Starter Division
[PT80]
As of 2004 the Pre-Training Division will be referred
to as Pre-Training [PT91] and the Starter Division will be referred to as
Starter [PT80] (see front pages of Omnibus for explanation of the divisions
below Pre-Training).
Horses must be 4 years of age or
older. EC Pre-Training rules will be followed with the
following variations:
Cross country:
Distance:ranging from 1000-2000
meters
Speed: 325 mpm
Number of jumps: maximum 18, with no combinations
Maximum height: 80 cm (including
brush)
Maximum spread: 80cm at the
top and 105cm at the base
Maximum drop: 84cm – no obstacle of any height may precede a vertical
drop
Water: May be flagged (no jump on entry or exit)
Speed window and willful delay will apply as in other divisions.
Stadium:
Distance: Between
400-500 meters in length
The jumps will have the same dimensions as those for Cross Country.
Recommended speed is 300 mpm, 8-10 jumping efforts, no combinations, no
Swedish oxers, true groundlines
Stadium
course should be simple and encouraging.
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