Safety was mentioned constantly in our discussions. 6.The presentation and decoration of the obstacles. 2.The track of the obstacles must flow correctly. 3.Encourage the development of the horses' and riders' ability to gallop. During the past ten years, there have been significant changes in theory of design.
Verticals are correct in the right place i.e. up hill or around a curve to help balance.
Tables having sloping tops in front with a thicker top face in case horses bank them. There must be appropriate questions for each level and, at this seminar, our panelists focused on Novice, Training and Preliminary. On Saturday, participants were split into small groups to critique the Preliminary course at Jumping Branch Farm. Afterwards, a discussion was held followed by the entire group rewalking the course with the panelists to discuss improvements, positive and negative features, etc. Saturday evening participants traveled to Thomson, Ga. and, over dinner, listened to the panelists discuss proper distances for many kinds of obstacles.