Advice on clear rounds?

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So I'm taking Hun to a clear round Sesh for some fun tonight! First time jumping at something like this and first time doing courses so a few questions!
Is there a time limit?
Are their judges?
Are courses easy to learn? :0
Biscuits if you got this far!
 
Time limit depends on how busy it is. Some places do impose a time limit but most dont within reason. However, do not expect to be able to spend 10 minutes in the ring for each round.

No they aren't judged as no rules except getting a rossette for a clear round.

Courses normally consist of 8 or 9 fences so shouldn't be a problem to learn

Chocolate biscuits preferred :D
 
Hi

  1. no there is not a time limit as such but there is a 3 times try get over a jump and if you cant you have to leave the course ( disqualified) or continue without jumping it Then you pay another round and try again.
  2. No there are no judges but there is a monitor to make sure you jump clear.
  3. also a rosette person who distributes to clear round
  4. there are people who put jumps up when the are knocked down
  5. there are spectators

most courses can be easy.
but some are more difficult.

the best advice is go in and look around he course to check strides , the track you will ride, what the fences are like close up. Then I rec you watch a few go round so its easier to learn course from watching others

have fun
 
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I don't really have much else to add, expect to wish you good luck! Remember to keep calm and breathe! If this is your first time doing a course then just take your time and focus on getting good approaches to the fences.
I'm sure you'll be brilliant, make sure you come back and show us pictures of your rosette!
Oh and I prefer cake to biscuits :D
 
Usually clear round is very low key, ideal first time out for either horse or rider so just enjoy it! No time limit or proper judging. In theory they can eliminate you for 3 refusals but normally don't. It's often just a steward, most I've seen one do is offer a few tips to people obviously stuck, or when someone's had loads of refusals at the same fence suggesting they leave it & jump something else. Courses usually simple with small inviting fences. Most people you see at them will be either green horses or coming back into work. Or novice riders, ones with a new horse, returning from a break etc. Few experienced riders & horses or kids & ponies might have a reason to be there but its not going to be full of bs members.
 
Apologies for hi-jacking this post but I have another question.

I haven't competed for over 20 years so am planning to go out and do some clear round jumping. My horse can get a bit too keen. When this happens during lessons my instructor tells me to put a circle in before the next jump to re-gain control:eek:. Can I do this in a clear round? I don't expect a rosette if I do this and I would warn the 'judge' before I start. Do you think that would be OK?
 
Sealine said:
Apologies for hi-jacking this post but I have another question.

I haven't competed for over 20 years so am planning to go out and do some clear round jumping. My horse can get a bit too keen. When this happens during lessons my instructor tells me to put a circle in before the next jump to re-gain control:eek:. Can I do this in a clear round? I don't expect a rosette if I do this and I would warn the 'judge' before I start. Do you think that would be OK?
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Perfectly fine! The whole idea of a clear round is to get some training in at another venue with some atmosphere. What you do in the ring is up to you!
 
Good luck and have fun! Let us know how you get on. Don't worry too much about the pre-round nerves, I bet they will go once you're in the ring. Don't worry too much about style etc, at most places you often just trot round!

Beforehand I always wonder why on earth am I doing this. Then I get round with a big beaming smile on my face and I remember :)
 
Sealine, this should be fine.

I have done it in actual comps and clear round before when my horse was especially keen or if I had a crap approach.

As you say not a clear round (as technical faults) but no reason not to take part!
 
Thanks everyone.

All I need to do now it get my act together and go and do it.

Just thought of another question! What do I have to wear. Do I have to wear a jacket and stock/tie?
 
I would go in just smart normal riding wear rather than jacket etc. My oldie generally gets taken out to stuff like that with kids or teens, but I have gone round them on her for fun in whatever I happen to have on, eg jeans & nobodys said anything. Also taken various ones round dressed in jeans or leggings when the riders had a problem & didn't feel madly under dressed.
 
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