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Derby Day

  • SAzEA at Pima County Fairgrounds 11300 South Houghton Road Tucson, AZ, 85747 United States (map)

Join us for our fun and educational Derby! Registration in the shop, CLOSES 30 November. Late entires will be required to make a $25 Donation to SAzEA

Stabling, shavings and camping must be ordered/purchased directly from the Pima County Fairgrounds. USE CODE SAZEA. The RV office, 520-762-8579 will provide assignments, etc.

Tentative Schedule:  Start 9am - 4pm (approximate)

Multiple Entries permitted (see details in shop)

Schooling available for riders who participated in the derby for 1 hour after last derby horse finishes. 

NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT TO ENTER.

Derby courses will be shorter than full USEA cross-country courses with a mix of show jumping and XC jumps. The speed will be appropriate for the levels as established by the USEA, with an optimum time and a maximum allowable time. All courses will have water or a water option and some terrain.

Divisions (run in this order): 

PreComp (18”) speed 300 MPM

Starter (24”) speed 325 MPM

BN (2’7”) speed 350 MPM

N (2’11”) speed 375 MPM

ALL divisions will have an optimum time and a maximum time allowed. Exceeding maximum time results in elimination.

Schooling. Available 7 December. Most derby jumps will be set up and a pace course will be available. Register in the shop. No membership required.

Earlier Event: December 7
7 Dec Cross Country Schooling
Later Event: February 15
Cross Country Fundraiser