Eventing is best described as an equestrian triathlon. Download brochure here download instructions here follow us. Uphill, flat, and downhill slopes can be shown in different colors on. Six mile hunter pace through woods and fields with creek crossings and many jumps. Very simple and straight forward to use, this watch includes a clock, a countup from zero timer with alarm. Rated 5 out of 5 by bebdee from works for most eventing watches only downfall of doing this myself was that i ended up breaking the watch. Eventing tests horse and rider pairs more completely than any other. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers and officials. Optimum time event stopwatch big bold numbers make easy. Exceeding twice the optimum time will be grounds for elimination.
I have the big yellow optimum eventing watch and i like it well enough. The optimum time eventing watch in yellow now in blue and black too. This page contains downloads for watch images, specifications, features and barcodes. Fast and great tool for course designers and organizing staff too. At what age do you think is a good age to start your horse. Hilltoppers, adult optimum, junior optimum, and fastest time. If you are riding a 3000m course at 500mpm your optimum time will be 6 minutes, crosscountry will place the minute markers every 500m along the track but then at the end if you have measured the course at 3,060, it will reposition the markers to every 510m because you have told it that you still have to ride the course in 6 minutes. The course must be completed at an average speed of 570 metres per minute. The big yellow watch has helped win countless 4 star and olympic titles.
This watchtimer features a clock, a countup from zero timer with alarm, and a. The aim of each combination of horse and rider must complete, on time and with as few penalties as possible. Specificationnew improved event functions large 65mm overall abs case 38mm x 20mm. Eventing also known as three day eventing or horse trials is an equestrian event where a single horse and rider combine and compete against other competitors across the three disciplines of dressage, crosscountry, and show jumping. The optimum time eventing watch battery smartpak equine. Optimum time eventers stop watch, the best known eventing watch in the world. Optimum time eventing by, part of the, llc group of websites. Very simple and straight forward to use, this watch includes a. Print automated maps in many formats and download as pdf. Optimum time eventing watch series 3 white the ultimate eventing watch the big yellow watch has helped win countless 4 star and olympic titles.
Optimum time is a specialist sports timing company. To become a member of optimum eventing you must either board at in unison farm llc, have a horse in continuous training with lee ann, or take a minimum of three lessons a month with lee ann. The sport originated as a cavalry test and is comprised of three phases. Riders who take longer than the optimum time to finish the course will be penalized by time faults 0. This will probably be the optimum time for the cross country course. Close free shipping in uk use discount code fs19gb. Optimum time eventers stop watch townfields saddlers. Optimum time is defined as something like 4 seconds less than time allowed. Inverness fall hunter pace for gvh, 4 pm at 2924 simpson rd, caledonia, ny 14423. Optimum time event stopwatch big bold numbers make easy viewing. In fun colors to coordinate with your crosscountry gear, the optimum time ultimate event watch features one of the largest lcd displays available. The optimum eventing stopwatch has an adjustable viewing angle that is perfect for the rider.
The buttons features on the optimum time ultimate event watch have a positive clicktype operation and are also on the top panel to avoid accidental knocking. Horseland is australias leading supplier of ultimate eventing watch. The aim of each combination of horse and rider is to complete the course on time, and with as few penalties as possible. Optimum time oe series 3 equestrian event watch outdoorgb. If you require to speak with someone, please provide a name and phone number and someone will attempt to call you when. Groups of 2 and up compete for fast time, optimum time and hilltoppers ribbons. Heritage farm schooling horse trial and dressage rules. This watch counts up or down depending on your preference and has an alarm features for both modes. The full optimum equestrian range as it is known has an array of colours, sizes and functions that cater for all needs. A time limit of twice the optimum time is also imposed.
This will probably be the optimum time for the crosscountry phase. Any watch that you could set for a continuous 1 minute countdown beep will work though, if you just need the beeps every minute to check your minute markers on course. Crossing the finish line after the optimum time results in time penalties for each second over. Established in 1996, the company quickly rose to fame for its big yellow timers in the sports of sailing and eventing. The optimum time oe series 3 equestrian event watch 390 range is the next progression from the still available 380 range with all the popular features of that very successful model and some new developments the big leap forward with the optimum time oe series 3 equestrian event watch is the programmable count up. Press startstop button and the timer will countdown in minutes and seconds towards.
Large lcd display the 38mm x 20mm viewing area has digits 16mm high adjustable viewing angle the clip that holds the watch to the fully adjustable elastic strap is designed to enable the case to be twisted to whichever angle best suits the wearer. Optimum time equestrian event watch mylor chandlery. With british eventing allowing riders at be 100 and below to wear a watch for the first time in. Heres 8 tips for wearing a stopwatch cross country from caroline mosley of orange fox eventing. To download a watch series brochure please click the appropriate brochure image below. Some were even wearing 2 some were even wearing 2 080816 the federation equestre internationale fei was founded in 1921. Auto correction of minute marker position if optimum time is given. We will endeavour to answer your emails as soon as possible. Optimum time watches are designed to be simple to use and without confusing and unnec. How to calculate the optimum time in eventing horses. Due to the corona virus, it may not be possible for the optimum time phone line to be fully manned.
If your horse hates beeping, remove the beeper as not only will it keep your horse from being worried, but it will allow you to use the count downcount up setting on your watch. How to calculate the optimum time in eventing march 14, 20 myhorsechat while most events today post the optimum time for event riders to complete their course, there is a simple mathematical equation that can help you sort out discrepancies during your own walk. The optimum time event stopwatch is designed to be big and bold in the eventing market. Developed from the iconic optimum time big yellow yachting timer, the optimum time sailing watch is easy to use in the harshest of marine conditions. Exceeding this time limit carries automatic elimination. Elevation profile displays the terrain along the course with minute markers and fences. The ultimate event watch from optimum time is fully waterproof and the jumbo display features a clock, a countup from zero timer with alarm, and a programmed countdown timer with alarm.
Time allowed is calculated based on speed mpm and distance. Improve your cross country riding with the course walk app. The optimum time oe series 3 equestrian event watch 390 range is the next progression from the still available 380 range with all the popular features of that very successful model and some new developments. The distance of the course divided by the designated speed gives an optimum time. This time is deliberately difficult to achieve and penalty marks are added at the rate of 0. For example at a be80t competition, horse and rider need to be travelling at 435 metres per minute, to come within the optimum time. Very simple and straight forward to use, this watch includes a clock, a countup from zero timer with alarm, and a programmed countdown timer with alarm. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test that required mastery of several types of riding. Penalties can be accrued through jumping errors such as when the horse refuses or runs out at an obstacle, the rider falls off on course, etc. The usea is a nonprofit 501c3, educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. Aug, 20 the optimum time eventing watch in yellow now in blue and black too. Optimum eventing strives to provide a flourishing team attitude while supplying desirable conditions for success in the competitive equine show world. Just finished cross country using it for the first time. Optimum time oe series, market deeping, peterborough 2020.
Whereas crosscountry is the focus on the second day of the socalled short. Countdown from programmable time with alarm at zero. You program in the course time, press start and the. The ultimate event watch is an easy to use eventing or cross country watch with a large clear lcd display screen, with bold digits. Popular with professional and amateur horse riders, as well as sailing event managers. Penalties can be accrued through jumping errors horse refuses or runs out at an obstacle, rider falls off on course, etc. They are also the perfect choice for carriage driving trials and pony club events and cross country. The optimum time ultimate event watch has an adjustable viewing angle, an adjustable elastic strap, is water resistant to 10m, has a low battery indicator, made of heavyduty abs plastic the same heavyduty plastic used to make legos. The big leap forward with the optimum time oe series 3 equestrian event watch is the programmable count up. Optimum time watches are designed to be simple to use and without confusing and unnecessary functions, the question every eventer should ask is not which make of eventing watch. Optimum time ultimate event watch redpost equestrian. It varies depending on the course height and the ring size, but theres a whole table mpm calculations in the jumper section of the usef rule book. The optimum time eventing watch battery is rated 3.