EGB Ride Gradings

[pottamus]

Could someone please explain to me what the difference is between the EGB 'Set Speed' and 'Graded' rides are? What do they actually mean?
Thanks...been wondering and the website does not seem to go into much detail on their actual meanings.

 

[EstherYoung]

Set Speed rides are where you just have to do the ride in a certain time limit and pass the vet with a pulse of under 64 at the end.

For graded rides you also get an overall grading based on the condition of your horse at the end (the lower the pulse the better, plus penalty marks for injuries or mouth bruises etc) and the time you rode it in.

If you need to know anything else let me know.