This obstacle consists of a jump of various heights depending on the level, from a pole on the ground to a jump of 3 to 4 bales of straw lying end to end. The jump cannot exceed the height of a straw bale at any level. The horse should approach and jump naturally and with confidence.

Gait Required:  

<!--·   Young Horse In Hand - Walk a pole on the ground.

      Young Horse Test A - Trot a pole on the ground.

      Young Horse Test B - Canter a pole on the ground.

<!--[endif]-->      Lead Line - Walk a pole on the ground.

      Walk - Walk a pole on the ground.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·     <!--[endif]-->Walk Trot - Trot a pole on the ground.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·     Novice - Trot a raised pole, no more than 12".

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·     Preliminary - Canter a raised pole, no more than 12".

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·     Intermediate - Canter a raised pole, no more than 16".

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·     Advanced - Canter straw bales.

      International - Canter straw bales.

Obstacle judged on:

The attributes of the correct working horse and rider.  There is no penalty for a few strides of a relaxed canter after the jump at Novice level.   Touching any part of the jump will be penalized.  Refusing or running out will be severely penalized.