HOYS working hunter course pictures 2017: would you jump it?

Fence 1: Box Hedge

This oxer provided horses with a confident start to their rounds and it only fell once — for Morse Code (Rosie Skier), whose round was otherwise clear.

Fence 2: Hay Gate Cottage

Four horses knocked down these hanging gates.

Fence 3: Oak Tree Oxer

This oxer was hit by five horses.

Fence 4a: Palisade Rail

The first element of this combination on a forward two-stride distance had a single dark green pole on top and eight horses knocked it down.

Fence 4b: Chatsworth Arches

Beautiful to look at but straightforward — there were no jumping errors at this pillared wall.

Fence 5: Brush Rails

This fence, sited by the entrance to the arena, has proved tricky in the past and its uneven rustic pole on the top will fall at the lightest of touches. This year, however, it remained in its cups throughout the championship.

Fence 6: Liverpool Water Spread

A couple of horses spooked at the water tray at the bottom of this spread, but it only fell twice.

Fence 7: Rustic Pillar Planks

These planks became the bogey fence, with 11 horses dislodging them altogether. Victims included the defending champion Dartans Barrack (Fiona Hirst).

Fence 8ab: Heatherbank Oxer

Five horses rolled a pole at the oxer (a), which was followed by a green upright (b) one stride behind. Only one horse knocked down the second element. This was Matthew Cooper's ride, Toronto.

Fence 9: Flower Trough

Three horses hit this oxer, which was negotiated after turning away from the arena entrance.

Fence 10: Curved Wall

Back on the course for another year, this impressive obstacle caused a few sticky leaps but became the undoing of just one horse. This was Tinx, who refused with Southerly Roberts on board.

Fence 11: Antlers

An exacting upright, which fell to the ground twice.

Fence 12: Post & Rail Oxer

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