Working Hunter Classes - Pacific Coast Hack Championships

The Pitcher Partners 2011 Pacific Coast Hack Championships are being held 12 - 13 February 2011 at Horseworld, Nelson, NSW.  The show is open to SHC Members & NSH Registered Horses.

This is a Grand National Qualifier Show, run in Grand National Format with three Judges officiating and in addition to the Hack and Show Hunter Classes, there will be Working Hunter Classes held on Sunday, 13 February, which are being sponsored by the Australian Hunter Horse Association (AHHA). CLICK HERE to find our more about Working Hunter Classes and the AHHA.

Entries close on 31 January 2011.

What is a Working Hunter your may ask? The Australian Hunter Horse Association provides the following guidelines:

A “Working Hunter” is a hunter horse, over the age of four years, who, in addition to the qualities of a show hunter, has the ability to negotiate a jumping course of natural fences.

There are three phases involved in a Working Hunter Classes.

Jumping Phase
A Working Hunter Class will comprise first of a Jumping Phase, which should include a minimum of 2 natural fences.
* 50% of the total marks for a Working Hunter Class will be awarded to the Jumping Phase.

Flatwork Phase
The second phase of a Working Hunter class is a work out on the flat, which should be similar to the workout asked in a Show Hunter Class.
* 30% of the total marks for a Working Hunter Class will be awarded to the Flatwork phase.

Conformation Phase
The final phase of a Working Hunter class is the Conformation phase, in which horses will be assessed on their conformation. It may be necessary for the horse to be stripped of its saddle for a judge to award an accurate conformation mark.
* 20% of the total marks of the class will be awarded to the Conformation phase.

 

Maybe your horse fits the description of a Working Hunter? Why not bring him along on 13 February and try your hand? AHHA have donated a sash and garland for the winner of each class, plus a sash for top 5 placegetters and who knows - you might discover a fun new event for you and your horse!

 

Details of classes for Working Hunters at the Pacific Coast Hack Championships on 13 February are as follows:

(Judge: Mr Peter Barr, Tas.)

11.00am
CLASS 303 Working Hunter Pony n/e 14hh
Champion receives Sash & Garland donated by AHHA
Reserve Receives Sash
Sash for Top Five Placings.

12 Noon
CLASS 304 Working Hunter Galloway over 14hh n/e 15hh
Champion receives Sash & Garland donated by AHHA
Reserve Receives Sash
Sash for Top Five Placings.

1.30pm
CLASS 305 Working Hunter Horse Over 15hh
Champion receives Sash & Garland donated by AHHA
Reserve Receives Sash
Sash for Top Five Placings.

 

CLICK HERE to view more details and download the Pitcher Partners 2011 Pacific Coast Hack Championships Show Schedule and Entry Forms.

 

Please direct all enquiries to Leonie Roberts on 0412 570 103 or at shcshowsec@hotmail.com.