DESCRIPTION: This class is part of the Marshall & Sterling League. The Devoucoux 3'3” Hunter Derby Finals will be held at the Marshall & Sterling League Finals, September 16-19, 2010.

HITS hosted a 3'3” Hunter Derby at HITS Saugerties last spring with great reviews! An inaugural M&S 3'3” Hunter Derby was held at last year's Marshall & Sterling League Finals, and we were proud to host 51 entries! With the success of the these two classes, as well as the continuing growth of the Adequan Hunter Division, it became clear to us that there was demand for a Derby-type class at 3'3”, making it a viable option for Juniors, Amateurs and Professionals, as well as Children's and Adult riders. This class will expand the Marshall & Sterling League to 14 divisions, crossing a broad spectrum of riders.

Qualifying Classes will be held at HITS shows in 2010, including HITS Ocala, HITS Thermal, HITS Culpeper and HITS Saugerties. A select number of M&S League shows are also being invited to host qualifying classes. Please see the Event Calendar for a complete list. The number of qualifying classes will be limited so that there will be only one Devoucoux 3'3” Derby Host Competition per week (with the exception of the winter when HITS Ocala and HITS Thermal may run on the same weeks).

AT A GLANCE: A Quick Reference Guide for the Devoucoux 3'3” Hunter Derby

Format: Two-Round Hunter Derby. Top 12 return for the second round.

Eligibility: Juniors, Amateurs and Professionals. No cross entry restrictions. Rider must be M&S League Member for points to count.

Judging: Two Judges. Open Numerical Scoring System.

Qualifiers: A select number of shows only, so that only one Devoucoux 3'3” Derby will be held each week from April – August.

CLASS SPECIFICATIONS

Eligibility: Open to horses ridden by Juniors, Amateurs or Professionals. Riders are not limited to the number of horses they may ride. Horses and riders may cross enter into any division for which they are otherwise eligible. Riders must be members of the Marshall & Sterling League in order for points to count.

Judging: To be scored under the open numerical judging system, using 2 judges. The top 12 will return for the second round in reverse order of their scores. Scores will be added to determine the winners. In the case of a tie for first place only, judges will confer to break the tie. All other ties will remain and riders will toss a coin for ribbons/awards.

Course Requirements:

First Round: To be shown over a classic-type course of at least 10 fences 3'3” in height. Fences to simulate those found in hunting country, including post and rail, coop, wall, aiken, hedge, brush and log.

Second Round: To be shown over a handy-type course of at least 8 fences 3'3” in height. To include elements such as roll-backs, option jumps, tight turn options, trot or walk a jump, hand gallop a jump, halt and/or back, open a gate while mounted.

Awards: Trophy and Ribbons 1st – 12th

Attire: Formal Attire required.

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