Mini Working Hunter Classes

ClassesMinimum HeightMaximum HeightMaximum Spread
Lead Rein, Open & M&M
Not Exceeding 122cms
1ft 3 inches (38cms)1ft 6 inches (46cms----------
First Ridden, Open & M&M,
Not Exc. 122cms
1ft 3 inches (38cms)
1ft 6 inches (46cms)-----------

Novice Working Hunter Classes

ClassesMinimum HeightMaximum HeightMaximum Spread
All Types.
Not Exceeding 122cms
1ft 6 inches (46cms)1ft 9 inches (53cms)1ft 6 inches (46cms)
All Types.
Exc. 122cms – Not Exc. 133cms
1ft 9 inches (53cms)2ft (61cms)2ft (61cms)
All Types.
Exc. 133cms – Not Exc. 143cms
2ft (61cms)2ft 3 inches (69cms)2ft 3 inches (69cms)
All Types.
Exc. 143cms
2ft 3inches (69cms)2ft 6inches (76cms)2ft 6inches (76cms)

Open Working Hunter Classes

ClassesMinimum Height
Maximum Height
Maximum Spread
All Types.
Not Exceeding 122cms
1ft 9 inches (53cms)
2ft (61cms)1ft 9 inches (53cms)

All Types.
Exc. 122cms – Not Exc. 133cms
2ft 3inches (69cms)
2ft 9inches (84cms)
2ft 6inches (69cms)
All Types.
Exc. 133cms – Not Exc. 143cms
2ft 6inches (69cms)
3ft (92cms)
2ft 9 inches (84cms
All Types.
Exc. 143cms
2ft 9inches (84cms)
3ft 3inches (99cms)
3ft (92cms)

GENERAL GUIDE TO DISTANCES BETWEEN JUMPS

 Up to 122cm
122 – 133cm
133 – 143cm
Exc. 143cm
1 STRIDE
7.0 – 8.0m 7.0 – 8.0m7.5 – 8.0m
7.5 – 8.0m
2 STRIDES10.0 – 10.5m10.0 – 10.5m10.5 – 11.0m10.5 – 11.0m
3 STRIDES
13.5 – 14.0m
13.5 – 14.0m
14.0 – 14.5m 14.0 – 14.5m
4 STRIDES
16.5 – 17.0m
16.5 – 17.0m
17.0 – 17.5m 17.0 – 17.5m
5 STRIDES20.5 – 21.0m20.5 – 21.0m 21.0 – 21.5m 21.0 – 21.5m

PLEASE NOTE: These measurements are the basis from which our working hunter fences will be built. However jump heights and widths of spreads may vary according to the show ring size, ground and weather conditions