WINDCHASE XC DERBY

   Come join us for the 2026 Windchase Cross-country Derby on Saturday, August 22 2026. (Rain Date will be Aug 23)
Enter on Strider:  https://www.striderpro.com/a/5PZKPd2APEy0K2_KyCH8dA  

   Fun and informal, and a good school for you and your horse. Ride individually or as pairs.
   There are excellent and fun Prizes. 
   Excellent food will be available on grounds by C&C Grill.

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

   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.

   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.

   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.
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: Fences approximately 2 feet. Easy log-type options for all jumps.  Speed 270 meters/minute.  
   Starter/Elementary: Fences not to exceed 2’3, inviting and straightforward. Speed 300 meters/minute.
   Beginner Novice: Blue numbers.  Fences not to exceed 2’7.  Speed 325 meters/minute.
   Novice: Brown numbers. Fences not to exceed 2’11.  Speed 375 meters/minute. 
   Training/Modified: Black numbers. Mostly Training, with a few options. Fences to 3’4. Speed 425 mm.
   PAIRS – At each level. Two horse/rider combinations go out together. Choose your jump heights and optimum time target. Pairs can be mixed.  

   Classes judged on closest to Optimum Time and jumping penalties. In all divisions, you may choose to jump a lower or higher option at any fence. Lead horses will be available if needed or the Intro/Elem and BN divisions .

Sign up on Strider:   https://www.striderpro.com/a/5PZKPd2APEy0K2_KyCH8dA  

Entries are $100 for pre-entries, or $120 for late or post entries. 
Second rounds can be added, either in advance or on the day, for $45. 
Approximate ride times will be emailed out several days before the Derby. 

E-mail Phyllis Dawson at  pwindchase73@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Come Jumping!

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. C&C Grill will be providing excellent food. 

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