I have a 16.2 hand, 16 year old walking horse. He has ground eating strides and we have jumped 2'6" but can free jump more and we have jumped objects on trails that are taller than that. He is really fast, very willing, not spooky and is great around barking dogs. He has all the qualities, I'm just not sure if its proper code to ride a gaited horse in one of these events. Also can youth(I'm 14) do fox hunting or is there some lower level event I can do? Are there any of these events in NC?

Thanks! =]