Chase Creek Cross Country Courses
The cross-country courses at Chase Creek have a reputation for big, bold and straightforward tracks. Don't come to Chase Creek expecting lots of skinnies, corners and tricky lines. Yes, there will be enough technical questions, but boldness and scope will be first and foremost. Water complexes have also always been a big feature in our courses. We have easy access to tons of brush – so expect a nicely decorated and natural looking course. The property is a good balance of rolling and flat terrain, treed and open, with lots of natural jumps sites.
The course designer Nick Holmes-Smith, has been involved in course designing since 1973 when he helped his dad build the courses at the South Okanagan event in Oliver. Since then he has designed dozens of courses in Canada, the US and New Zealand - both at national and FEI levels up to CCI3*.
"Chase Creek Cross Country courses are famous for intimidating riders but horses love them!"
Ride the two 2019 Intermediate tracks with Tosca Holmes-Smith and Tom Riddle:
Mustang Powder Horse Trials 2019 Intermediate 1
Mustang Powder Horse Trials 2019 Intermediate 2
Once again the construction of the cross country course is being done by Laurie Rowan of Cherryville, BC. He has been building cross-country jumps professionally for over 20 years, and with a background of tree falling, log home building and wood cabinetry, jump building was a natural for him. He has built courses in many countries - from the lower levels right up to doing the Pan Am Games in Winnipeg, Nick's courses at the Aukland International 3 Day Event, and working on the Olympic course in Hong Kong.
What to Expect
A great cross-country course - very fun to ride - with lots of water, ditches, hills and good footing. Dressage is in a sand arena with warm up on grass, and the show jumping course is on grass and set in the water jump field.
The Canadian Training division Cross-country height is 3'3", but is generally slightly more difficult than in the USA. The Show jumping is higher - 3'5", and with wider spreads. So, come with a strong Training horse, not a recently upgraded horse. The Canadian Pre-Training division is 3'0" cross country and 3'2" show jumping - so it is slightly more challenging than American Novice division. Entry level should ride like an easier Novice, and Pre-Entry is similar to Beginner Novice in difficulty.
Consult page 73 of the 2019 EC eventing rule book for level specifications
Canadian Eventing Rules
What not to Expect
Super fancy carved jumps: our courses have a very natural look - using rustic materials and fitting in with the landscape. We provide interesting and imposing jumps, but not contrived ones.
Also don't expect the pool to be heated!
The course designer Nick Holmes-Smith, has been involved in course designing since 1973 when he helped his dad build the courses at the South Okanagan event in Oliver. Since then he has designed dozens of courses in Canada, the US and New Zealand - both at national and FEI levels up to CCI3*.
"Chase Creek Cross Country courses are famous for intimidating riders but horses love them!"
Ride the two 2019 Intermediate tracks with Tosca Holmes-Smith and Tom Riddle:
Mustang Powder Horse Trials 2019 Intermediate 1
Mustang Powder Horse Trials 2019 Intermediate 2
Once again the construction of the cross country course is being done by Laurie Rowan of Cherryville, BC. He has been building cross-country jumps professionally for over 20 years, and with a background of tree falling, log home building and wood cabinetry, jump building was a natural for him. He has built courses in many countries - from the lower levels right up to doing the Pan Am Games in Winnipeg, Nick's courses at the Aukland International 3 Day Event, and working on the Olympic course in Hong Kong.
What to Expect
A great cross-country course - very fun to ride - with lots of water, ditches, hills and good footing. Dressage is in a sand arena with warm up on grass, and the show jumping course is on grass and set in the water jump field.
The Canadian Training division Cross-country height is 3'3", but is generally slightly more difficult than in the USA. The Show jumping is higher - 3'5", and with wider spreads. So, come with a strong Training horse, not a recently upgraded horse. The Canadian Pre-Training division is 3'0" cross country and 3'2" show jumping - so it is slightly more challenging than American Novice division. Entry level should ride like an easier Novice, and Pre-Entry is similar to Beginner Novice in difficulty.
Consult page 73 of the 2019 EC eventing rule book for level specifications
Canadian Eventing Rules
What not to Expect
Super fancy carved jumps: our courses have a very natural look - using rustic materials and fitting in with the landscape. We provide interesting and imposing jumps, but not contrived ones.
Also don't expect the pool to be heated!
