Derby Cross at Hunt Club Farms

Saturday, Feb 22, 2020 Elementary, Beg Nov, Novice, Training, Prelim $70

EARLY BIRD ENTRY: $60 until Feb. 1

Each level has a ride time window above. Riders may go any time during that time frame. Riders may enter more than one round.  (We will be using the winter cross country course)

Elementary 2'-2'3"
Beg-Novice 2'7"
Novice 2'11"
Training 3'3"
Prelim 3'7"

THE DERBY SPEEDS ARE SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN REGULAR SJ TO INCORPORATE A BETTER FLOW OF A CROSS-COUNTRY JUMPS. COURSE LENGTH AND SPEED IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Rules: Hunt Club Farms Cross Country Derby will follow the USEA/ USEF jumping phase rules. All riders must wear ASTM/SEI Approved helmets. Protective vest and medical armband. Coaching at this derby is not permitted on course. We strive to have a well-organized show and to keep things flowing.

• There will be an audible signal to start. Fall of horse during jump phase is immediate Elimination and you must leave the course. Fall of Rider while jumping during approach or landing of a fence is Elimination and you must leave course.
• All entries must be paid in advance or you will not receive a ride time.
• Knock Down --- 4 points
• 1st refusal -- 4 points
• 2nd refusal ---at same fence --8 points
• 3rd refusal -- at same fence -- Elimination
• Fall of competitor-- Elimination
• Fall of horse -- Elimination
• 4 Refusals on whole course -- Elimination
• Exceeding Time limit (per second) -- .4 per second
• Leaving Course -- Elimination
• Scoring: Penalties in jumping are added to determine placing for each Division. Closest to Optimum time and lowest score wins. Ties Broken by the best time!
• All horses must have a Negative Coggins submitted with entry

Show Secretary Tracy Zack
294 Longmarsh Rd., Berryville, VA  22611
Phone: (703) 431-1621 or (540) 325-4503
Email: tracy@huntclubfarms.net

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Training - Welcome Danielle Poulsen!

Please help us in welcoming Danielle Poulsen as our resident trainer at Hunt Club Farms!

She has competed to CCI-3L where she recently placed in the top 15 at the Jockey Club. Advanced will be her next move up in the spring with her eyes set on the horizon for a 5*!

She grew up on a horse farm in Fair Hill, Maryland where her love for the races started. Her education was continued through working for Danny Warrington for over 4 years. She went on to Sara and Brian Murphy’s facility for over 3 years to work with more disciplines in the equine industry.

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Welcome to Hunt Club Farms

Hunt Club Farms, located in Berryville, Virginia, is a one-stop shop for eventing. From recognized and starter events to cross country schooling, clinics, and training, we offer Area 2 eventers a lot of options. You can even board here, and enjoy all of our facilities and events right in your horse's backyard.

Events: We host 2 recognized and 3 unrecognized starter trials per year, as well as 2-3 combined tests, clinics, and educational opportunities.

Boarding: We offer boarding in our 14 stall barn, with a wash stall, covered riding arena, and multiple outdoor rings with all weather footing. There are 100 acres of trails adjacent to the property for your enjoyment.