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GHF I has courses for the Novice, Training, and Preliminary levels.
Dressage: The 2008 dressage tests for all three eventing divisions and the Dressage Schooling divisions are going to be ridden in a small grass arena.
Open Novice: 2006 USEF Novice Test B, Small Arena
Open Training: 2006 USEF Training Test A, Small Arena
Open Preliminary: 2006 USEF Preliminary Test A, Small Arena
Cross Country: Although the 2008 XC courses are yet to be published, the 2007 cross country course maps can be found using the above links for the desired division. These can give you an idea of what the competitors will face.
The course terrain is characterized by good galloping paths, open fields, and excellent footing with turf management. All courses are considered moderate difficulty (riders seeking more challenging ON, OT and OP courses should consider GHF II the following weekend).
Several fences are traditionally part of each cross country course:
Fence 1 - Marty's Fence: This fence, named in memory of Marty Simensen, starts every course and is sponsored by Suffolk Downs.
The Road Crossing: The course crosses the front avenue at the Road Crossing, which usually contains a series of jumps through the woods, across the road, and into the fields. This is an excellent place to watch the course from a shady spot.
The Water Complex: Depending on the course designer's decision, Horse and rider can approach the water from a number of different directions, each testing the competitors in a different way. The water complex is always one of the focal points of the course, whether it be for a Novice or Advanced horse and rider team. The Water Complex is sponsored by Wm. A. Berry & Son.
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