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Hunt Track Event
1. Track
1.1 The course is a several hundred meters long winding track across country. The details
of the route will depend on the local terrain and/or ground conditions.
1.1.1 The track must not be one big loop only in one direction, nor a long straight
line. It must have changes of direction, both to the le t and right. It is the choice of
the course designer how many corners are included on the track, and how tight the
bends are (this would be determined by the space available, the terrain, and how
di ficult the course designer wishes to make the track).
1.1.2 The track may be undulating, have inclines (up and/or down) or a slope/camber
across the track. The footing may be slightly uneven but should always be safe to be
ridden at an appropriate speed.
1.1.2.1 The route must not be dangerous for horses. If there is such an area (for
example with a steep incline or poor footing), it should be designated a
mandatory walk zone and appropriate adjustments made to the track's par time.
1.1.2.2 The track may include specific terrain challenges, that are natural or
artificial, included as "terrain elements" (see rule 5).
1.1.2.3 If riders do not observe safety rules for (#1.2.2.1-2) they may be penalised.
1.1.3 For le t handed competitors the track must be comparable to that for right
handers. Terrain and conditions, especially slope, should be considered. Le t handed
competitors may run the track in the opposite direction ( lat terrain) or in the same
direction (sloped terrain). In the latter situation, targets must be repositioned in
such a way that the mix and di ficulty of shots is the same as for right handers.
1.2 The standard track width is 3 – 5 m. Track width may vary along its length depending
on terrain features and the HTCD's design. The minimum is 1.5m and there is no set
maximum; it is permitted to have only a single barrier on the target side.
1.2.1 The boundaries of the track shall be clearly delineated, usually by a rope barrier
which should be constructed so that it is safe for both horse and archer and e fective
in keeping horses within the track.
1.2.2 The track may be unfenced in places. The route may follow well worn tracks
with or without natural barriers. It may run through open fields.
1.2.3 Posts or cones may be used to demonstrate the route in unfenced sections
1.3 The recommended cumulative distance (in standard HBAE events) is up to 1500m
across all runs. For a single long run the track length would be up to 1500m. Where there
are multiple runs, the combined track length adds up to the same; i.e. a track length of up
to 750m if 2 runs, or up to 500m if 3 runs.