January 2012 OLHA! ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE
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THE JUDGE MUST HEAR THE REAL SOUND! DO NOT INCLUDE MUSIC
OR A VOCAL COMMENTARY
This month’s course is not timed (future courses will be) but you MUST Trot
between obstacles!
1 Trot over tarpaulin immediately the
horse’s back feet are off the tarp, stop and
reverse (go backwards) until horse’s front
feet are just off the tarpaulin then trot on over
tarp to next obstacle. Handler and horse move
together as a pair over this obstacle. The
judge is looking for good halt to trot
transitions.
2. Back through pole corridor which is 2ft or
60cm wide and at least 10feet long. Points
deducted every time the pole is knocked.
Handler to keep feet still from the moment the
horse takes the first backward step. The back
up must be two time, in other words the
diagonal pairs of legs move together in
rhythm.
3. Narrow gap, handler passes through gap
while horse waits for 5 seconds then horse
follows at trot when asked. Halts as soon as
his hind end is beyond the gap on other side
and backs through the gap without handler
moving feet, horse then returns to handler
at trot.
4 Back over pole
Handler leads horse over a single pole on
the ground until all four feet are over the
pole then back him over the pole. Without
handler moving feet. The back up must be
two time, in other words the diagonal pairs
of legs move together in rhythm.
5. Drape a flag over the horse’s head so that he cannot see and lead him at least
12 feet (4m)..
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6. Canter your horse between two markers at
least 50feet (15m) apart. You may start in
trot if you wish, but horse must maintain
canter between markers on a loose rope.
7. Jump, any design
At a low height.! Horse to jump
from WALK.
Horse to jump handler does not.
Higher marks if you pass over or beside the jump at the same time as the
horse!
8. Horse must stop immediately
after jump and stand for 5 seconds.
9. Pole Fan. See construction left.
Horse to walk round fan with
handler. Maximum marks for horse
not touching poles
10. Horse to reverse with handler (go
backwards) around pole fan
This document has been drawn up as a guide. Horses can be
dangerous if not handled with care. Please wear suitable safety
clothing and build your obstacle course to suit the level you and
your horse are ready to tackle. The Horse Agility Club and it’s
agents advise that you wear a safety hat, gloves and suitable
footwear when handling horses.
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January 2012 OLHA! ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE for anyone with 50 or over
Total OLHA! League points
THE JUDGE MUST HEAR THE REAL SOUND! DO NOT INCLUDE MUSIC OR
A VOCAL COMMENTARY
Remember to trot between the obstacles!!
4 Back over pole
Handler leads horse over a single pole on the
ground until all four feet are over the pole
then back him over the pole. Without handler
moving feet. The back up must be two time,
in other words the diagonal pairs of legs
move together.
5. Drape a flag over the horse’s
head so that he cannot see and
lead him at least 12feet (3m)..
3. Narrow gap, handler passes through gap while horse
waits for 5 seconds then horse follows at trot when
asked. Halts as soon as his hind end is beyond the gap
on other side and backs through the gap without handler moving feet, horse then returns to handler at trot.
6. Canter your horse between two markers
at least 50feet (15m) apart. You may start
in trot if you wish, horse must maintain
canter between markers on a loose rope.
2. Back through pole corridor which is
at least 10feet long. Points deducted
every time the pole is knocked.
Handler to keep feet still from the moment the horse takes the first backward
step. The back up must be two time, in
other words the
diagonal pairs of legs move together.
.
7. Jump, any design
At a low height.! Horse to jump from WALK.
Horse to jump handler may or may not. Higher
marks if you pass over or beside the jump at the
same time as the horse!
8. Horse must stop immediately after jump for the count of
5 seconds.
9.Pole Fan Horse to walk round fan with
1. Trot over tarpaulin immediately
the horse’s back feet are off the
tarp, stop and reverse (go backwards) until horse’s front feet are
just off the tarpaulin then trot on
over tarp to next obstacle. Handler
and horse move together as a pair
over this obstacle.
handler. Maximum marks for horse not
touching poles at all..e
10. Horse to reverse with handler (go
backwards) around pole fan
FINISH
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