Pics: Victoria and Rachel Blake and Averil Langtry fence judging at Sydney; Ian Stark views his Bramham course; spectators at Adelaide
CrossCountry App is not just for riders. There are so many ways a course can be used and re-used. It is a useful communications tool for event organisers, officials and volunteers - giving a "common operating picture" as they say in the business world. Or it can be a source of fun and entertainment for spectators.
A course that is recorded once can be used in multiple ways and added to by many people.
A rider decides which courses are suitable for his horse, plans his approach, adds photos and has time to discuss tricky combinations with his peers.
A coach adds riding advice as text or voice memos about a course and emails it to pupils.
A course designer records a draft track, fence positions and notes, and emails it to the course builder who may be on the other side of the country or even the globe.
A parent adds video of a child riding the jumps to review later or share with family and friends.
An event organiser publishes a virtual course walk with commentary from a top rider for media, sponsors and spectators.
A sponsor or owner who cannot attend the event feels involved by downloading the course and is more likely to continue their commitment.
A course designer downloads courses for ideas and to benchmark his or her courses.
A technical delegate becomes quickly familiar with a new course. The Ground Jury review it together on an iPad.
A jump judge finds their jumps and appreciates the whole course even though they may not get to walk it themselves.
A volunteer can be more knowledgeable and helpful to spectators.
A spectator listens to an audio tour of the course, as they might at a museum using the free Lite app.
