HANDY HORSE CHALLENGE RULES

  • There will be 8 obstacles in the junior, rookie and novice divisions.
  • All other divisions will have 10 obstacles within their runs.
  • Each obstacle is scored out of 10 with 0.25 point penalties and bonuses being awarded.
  • Each run is timed with bonus time points available.
  • A horsemanship score out of 10 is also included in final scoring.
  • For more information on judging and scoring please go to the EXCA rule book.
  • Judge is a qualified Level 1 EXCA judge.
  • You can ride in 2 divisions.

DIVISIONS

Young Guns – 4 – 11 yo lead line welcome.

Junior – 12-17 yo.

Rookie Rider – 12yo and over. For beginner riders, walk, trot class. 

Rookie Horse – Horses new to obstacles or green young stock.

Novice-18yo plus novice riders. Canter optional.

Intermediate – 18yo and over. Minimal Walking.

Open – 12yo and over. Open to novice. Intermediate and youth.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

  • Riders can ride in a maximum of 2 divisions.
  • Rookie horse and riders are only able to ride in the novice division as a second run.

If unsure of which division to enter, please contact us on sccnoms@gmail.com

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Kilkivan Great Horse Ride & Country Escape 2025 is an annual event held in Kilkivan, South-East Queensland. The event is organised by the Kilkivan Great Horse Ride Inc., a not-for-profit community organisation run by volunteers.