This obstacle will test the horse's confidence over different types of footing.  Types of footing that may be used are shavings, sands of different natural colors, mulch, wet sand, and grass.  The size of the obstacle must be 2.5 meters x 3 meters at minimum.

Gaits Required:

Young Horse  in Hand:  Walk, one material allowed.

Young Horse Test A:  Walk, one material allowed.

Young Horse Test B:  Trot, one material allowed.

Walk Trot:  Walk, one material allowed.

Novice:  Trot, one material allowed.

Preliminary:  Canter, one material allowed.

Intermediate:  Canter, up to two materials allowed.

Advanced:  Canter, up to three materials allowed.

International:  Canter, up to three materials allowed.

Obstacle judged on:

The attributes of the correct working horse and rider.  The horse should cross confidently over the center of the obstacle.  Jumping, or attempting to jump, the varied footing obstacle will be penalized.