WINDCHASE XC DERBY

Come join us for the 2024 Windchase Cross-country Derby on Saturday, August 24 2024. (Rain Date will be Aug 25)
Enter on Strider: https://www.striderpro.com/a/-JTVYcmn6U-NCFHj9MX-nw    

For more information or questions, E-mail Phyllis Dawson at  PWindchase73@gmail.com

Windchase is located Hillsboro, VA. This is a unique chance to ride over the beautiful rolling hills of western Loudoun County, at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, while competing in a fun and informal atmosphere. What is unique about our XC course is that we have so much space; the course will be run from field to field, and be approximately 1.75 miles long. For those who don’t want to walk that far, we will take people around the course by vehicle the afternoon before and in the morning before the derby starts.

The Windchase Cross-Country Derby course will run over our 100-acre-plus XC courses, going from field to field. Courses will be approximately 1.75 miles long. Participants may ride individually or in pairs. Footing permitting, the course will include water, banks and ditches, as well as some foxhunting type obstacles. All courses designed to be confidence building and inviting, and you have the option of jumping fences a level lower or higher than your entered division.  The Intro/Elem division will have small trot-over log options for all obstacles.
More photos of our XC course can be seen here.

We will have a division for Pairs, where two riders go out together (and hopefully come back together too!), as well as the regular individual classes. 

Divisions:
     Intro/Elementary: Fences not to exceed 2’3, speed 275 meters/minute
     Beginner Novice: Fences not to exceed 2’7, speed 325 meters/minute
     Novice: Fences not to exceed 2’11, speed 375 meters/minute
     Training/Modified: Fences not to exceed 3’4, speed 425 meters/minute
     PAIRS - Two horse/rider combinations go out together. Choose your jump heights, pairs can be mixed. Choose your optimum time target. 

Classes judged on closest to Optimum Time and jumping penalties. In all divisions, if you choose to jump a lower or higher option that is fine. If you skip a fence altogether that is OK too, a small time penalty will be added to your time. Lead horses will be available if needed.

Sign up on Strider:  https://www.striderpro.com/a/-JTVYcmn6U-NCFHj9MX-nw    

E-mail Phyllis Dawson at  PWindchase73@gmail.com if you have any questions.

ASTM/SEI certified helmets and XC vests are required. Negative coggins within 12 months. A Windchase release form MUST be signed before you ride. Any riders under 18 must have their release form signed by a parent. Water is available on grounds. There will not be a food concession. 

For more info on upcoming clinics and schooling opportunities, see our Strider Link: http://bit.ly/WindchaseEventing 

Come Jumping!
     
                 Visit here to learn about XC Schooling at Windchase

                Click here to download a Windchase Release Form