Post by Wyndlily Sharphowl on Jun 26, 2008 14:13:15 GMT -5
Hunter Equitation
The horse is judged on the flat. It begins by the judge setting the scene for all riders via emit. The judge proceeds to whisper each horse competing and tell them something mildly challenging to do: mild spook, break gait, start tossing its head, etc. This act should be different for each horse competing.
After roughly ninety seconds have passed, the judge should approach the first horse in line and expect a post from it. When the horse posts, the judge proceeds to the next horse in line, etc.
After another ninety seconds, the judge approaches the first horse in line, this time expecting a post from the rider describing how s/he dealt with the situation. At least two of the rider's aids should be considered in the post -- aids are defined as weight, seat, eyes, voice, hands, legs, and tack. The atmosphere/environment should also be considered.
Posts should be no longer than one "Furcadia paragraph". Longer is not better. Simple vocabulary should be used; the judge should not have to refer to a dictionary for any part of your post.
This class is NOT divided into any divisions, because the rider is being judged, not the horse. The top ten awards for equitation, therefore, are combined, and are listed under the rider's name, with the horse's name secondary.
Posts are required for the Hunter Under Saddle class. If riding DS is utilized in the dream where the class is held, it is expected to be used, if only for aesthetic purposes.