how to read multiple cross country flags on course

What do flags mean on XC?

a. Red or White Boundary Flags—These shall be used to mark the starting and finishing lines, to mark compulsory passages, and to define obstacles. They are placed in such a way that a competitor must leave a red flag on his right and a white flag on his left.Oct 13, 2019

How many jumps in a cross-country course?

There are between 32-40 jumping efforts on a cross country course that is 3000-3800 meters long and the advanced level cross country course is ridden at an average speed of 570 mpm (meters per minute).

What colors are the flags in eventing?

Flag colors:Beginner Novice: Black numbers on a yellow background.Novice: Black numbers on a white background.Training: White numbers on a black background.Modified: Orange numbers on a blue background.Preliminary: White numbers on a green background.Intermediate: White numbers on a red background.More items...

How does equestrian cross-country scoring work?

Cross-Country penalty points for the horse and rider are added to the penalty points from Dressage and Stadium Jumping to determine the competitor's final score. The competitor with the lowest combined number of penalty points is the winner of the division of the event.

What is the difference between show jumping and cross-country?

Another difference between show jumping and cross-country is the variable terrain that is an essential part of the cross-country course. The change in terrain means that you must become adept at jumping up steep banks and down drops.Nov 25, 2014

Do you gallop or canter in cross-country?

The only difference is that you are asked to shorten and lengthen at the walk, trot, and canter in dressage. In cross-country, you are asked to do it at a gallop.Jun 27, 2021

How do you mark a cross country course?

Chalk (powdered granite) or biodegradable water-base paint that will not harm grass can also be used to help mark a cross country course. While marking the course with a sold white line start-to- finish is ideal, the areas most in need of marking are turns and intersections.

What is a black flag option in eventing?

Black flag options is an alternative obstacle or element which can be jumped rather than the direct route. They will have the same number as the direct route and both sets of directional flags will have a black line.Mar 3, 2021

What are the levels of eventing?

For years, eventing in the United States had six distinct recognized levels: Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, and Advanced. The divide between Training and Preliminary is generally recognized as the step from the lower levels to the upper levels.Oct 9, 2020

What does R mean in eventing results?

RetiredRemember in eventing the lowest score wins! W: Withdrew (occurs between phases) R: Retired (occurs during a phase) E: Eliminated (for multiple disobediences) TE: Technically Eliminated (missing a jump, inappropriate saddlery/dress, etc)

What is a cr in 3 Day eventing?

The Compulsory Retirement rule is a fairly new addition to the USEF Rules for Eventing having gone into effect on June 1, 2021. Compulsory Retirement, denoted as CR on scoring, is enacted when a competitor has 20 or more show jumping penalties at the Training, Modified, Preliminary, Intermediate, or Advanced levels.Oct 2, 2021

What is a good eventing score?

On average overall scores of 70% or over for a dressage test are considered very good, scores of 60-70% are considered good and if a horse and rider are consistently scoring 60%+ at a level of dressage competition this indicates they may be ready to move onto the next level.

What is cross country test?

The Cross Country Test constitutes the most exciting and challenging all-round test of riding ability and Horsemanship where correct principles of training and riding are rewarded. This test focuses on the ability of Athletes and Horses to adapt to different and variable conditions of the Competition (weather, terrain, obstacles, footing, etc.) showing jumping skills, harmony, mutual confidence, and in general "good pictures”.

Can obstacles be frangible?

Obstacles can be provided with frangible/deformable technology only if such technology has been approved by the FEI according to the FEI Standard for the minimum strength of frangible/ deformable cross country fences. A list of approved technologies is published on the FEI website.”

What is the aim of a designer?

The aim of the designer is to provide a suitable test for the level of Competition without exposing Horses and Athletes to a higher risk than what is strictly necessary to produce the right test for that level.

Do bounce fences have verticals?

The elements of a bounce fence should not consist of true verticals – the face of the elements should be sloping. The use of contrasting colours for each element is highly recommended.

What is a one star level?

The One Star level is truly an educational and introductory level to international Competition. It is not appropriate to put exercises seen at the four star level onto one star courses at 1.10 metre height!

What is the first level that should start to examine the skill of the Athlete and the athleticism and

Three star is the first level that should start to examine the skill of the Athlete and the athleticism and rideability of the Horse. The balance begins to swing from education to examination.

What is eventing in horse racing?

Eventing constitutes an exciting and challenging all-round test of riding ability and Horsemanship within an accepted and acceptable level of risk. Every effort must be taken by all involved in order to ensure that, at each level, responsible Athletes are participating with progressively trained Horses in order not to be exposed to a higher risk than what is strictly inherent to the nature of the Competition and generally acceptable to stakeholders.

What does the yellow flag mean in racing?

Yellow Flag: A rider has crashed and parts of their vehicle or body are on the racing surface or in the crash zone. Proceed with heightened caution. Some organizations do not allow passing from the showing of the yellow flag to the incident. This can lead to ambiguity if there are multiple incidents on the track.

What does a blue flag mean?

Answer: Race orgs, tracks, and safety teams use different flags to.signify different things. Blue flags in the US typically mean that the leaders are approaching. If it has a white X In it, it might be that or could be a special debris flag. Not sure where you saw it.

About the PVC Poles

The PVC poles that can ship with the flags are painted white. PCV can be purchased separately but there are lots of markings on it – not suitable for a rated event. You can paint the PCV yourself or you can purchase the pre-painted poles and save some time. The poles we sell have small holes drilled in the top of them, too.

Plug System

A plug system secures the flagpole to the XC jump flag. The system consists of just three parts – a plastic plug, a screw and the flag itself. The flag fits into the plug. The plug with the flag then inserts into the top of the PCV. A small screw secures the flag/plug assembly to the pole.

Included Hardware

Each set of flags with poles comes with four quick release pole holders. A set of screws come included – one wood screw and one screw for use on threaded jumps. Screws for the plug system also included.

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