Inside the Minds of Course Designers: THE INTERNATIONAL HUNTER DERBY.

The USHJA International Hunter Derby is a popular event that aims to bring excitement back to the sport of Hunters. The derbies have grown in popularity since their inception in 2007 and now include derbies at all levels. The article features interviews with course designers Kenny Krome and Patrick Rodes, who discuss their thoughts on designing a recent derby course. The course included various challenges and options for the riders, with the designers aiming to create a flowing and smooth track. The winner of the class, Christopher Payne, praised the course design and the judges also commended the course for allowing horses to showcase their abilities. [Extracted from the article]