Show Date
Sat, Sep 14, 2024
Starting Times:
Facility hire is weather dependant, please appreciate bookings may need to be postponed or cancelled. We will notify you of any issues
Class
1 Mini
Beginners (0.40m)
Info:
Fences up to 40cm may be led or assisted around the route- 10 fences.
Class
2
Clear Round Pairs Hunter Trial
Info:
Pick and mix competitors must jump a total of 15 fences, but can only jump one of each number- however the numbers do not need to be jumped in a logical order.
Riders choose any of the fences between 40-90cm around the course.
There is no timed section for the pick and mix- it is a clear round class.
Class
3
Clear Round Hunter Trial
Info:
Pick and mix competitors must jump a total of 15 fences, but can only jump one of each number- however the numbers do not need to be jumped in a logical order.
Riders choose any of the fences between 40-90cm around the course.
There is no timed section for the pick and mix- it is a clear round class.
Class
4 Pairs
Pairs (0.40m)
Info:
Pairs Hunter trial. Fences up to 40cm around the full route, approx 20 fences. No ditch and optional water jump.
Class
5 40CM
Hunter Trial (0.40m)
Info:
Individual hunter trial. Fences up to 40CM around full course, approx 20 fences. No ditch, and optional water fence.
Class
6 Pairs
Pairs (0.60m)
Info:
Fences up to 60CM- 20 fences. No ditch, one compulsory water.
Class
7 60CM
Hunter Trial (0.60m)
Info:
Fences up to 60CM- 20 fences. No ditch and one compulsory water.
Class
8 Pairs
Pairs (0.70m)
Info:
Pairs, fences up to 70cm
Class
9 70CM
Hunter Trial (0.70m)
Info:
Individual round up to 70cm
Class
10 Pairs
Pairs (0.80m)
Info:
Pairs class up to 80cm
Class
11 80CM
Hunter Trial (0.80m)
Class
12 Pairs
Pairs (0.90m)
Class
13 90CM
Hunter Trial (0.90m)
Info:
Individual up to 90CM
Show Secretary:
Anna Howes Castle Farm Livery & Cross Country
Upper Dayhouse Farm, Chase Lane, Wickwar, Wotton Under Egde, Gloucestershire, GL12 8JY
Tel: 07968 223105, Email: castlefarmxc@hotmail.co.uk
Castle Farm Cross Country, Castle Farm, Poplar Lane, Wickwar, Wotton Under Egde, Gloucestershire GL128NS
Traditional Hunter Trials course, flowing through beautiful scenery. Includes a short timed section. Caterer, photographer and ambulance onsite on the day. First aid is included within the class fee. Hunter Trials competitor rules For all classes. - Body protectors must be worn, if air jackets are to be worn- your own number bib must be provided to fit over the jacket.
- Numbers MUST be clear and visible on the front and back- in a large bold text.
- No fixed peak hats out on the XC.
- Your horse must jump inbetween the flags of every fence with the red on the right and the white on the left.
- You must not start until the starter has indicated you can do so.
For the pairs classes As above and to include: - You must remain within 20m of your pairs horse- 20 penalties each time you exceed this.
- There is not a dressing fence in any of the pairs classes.
You will be marked on penalties, the lower the score the better the result. This will be judged on the following elements: - 20 points for failing to shut the gate properly in the timed section
- 20 points for the 1st refusal runout or circle
- 40 points for the 2nd refusal runout or circle
The penalty points are the priority decision for placing. Followed by fastest times in the timed section. Eliminations will be awarded for the following: - Fall of horse and rider
- 3rd disobedience (Refusal, runout or circle).
- Error of course- missing a fence, jumping a fence twice, jumping the wrong fence colour for your class.
For elements 2 and 3 of the elimination rules- if horse and rider combinations wish to carry on around the course they may do so, but will not receive a score or placing. If the combination becomes disruptive to the flow of the competition once eliminated they will be directed off course (e.g refusing consecutive fences). All fallers must report to the fence judges for an accident report form to be completed. Parking is through the main gates ahead of the entrance, and out into the fields ahead. Please park in an orderly manner, allowing exit points for the vehicles already parked. Please do not tie haynets up outside of lorries. For the mini classes only Mini classes may be assisted with a helper or be led. This is a shorter course and does not include water or the ditch. For the pick and mix classes only - Pick and mix competitors must jump a total of 15 fences, but can only jump one of each number- however the numbers do not need to be jumped in a logical order.
- Riders choose any of the fences between 40-90cm around the course.
- There is no timed section for the pick and mix- it is a clear round class.
- Eliminations will be awarded for - fall of horse and rider, jumping a fence twice or jumping a fence of the same number twice.
Payment Details & Event Fees
Bookings in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System. Payment is secure and it goes directly to Castle Farm XC. You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment. NO refunds after close of entries.
If we need to cancel your booking due to ground conditions, you will be contacted and receive a full refund
This must be read by all riders before booking and using the cross country course
Safety Horse riding is a dangerous sport, Castle Farm Livery & Cross Country cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury caused to riders, horses, or property and only permit riders to hire the facilities on this basis. All hirers must accept this declaration, confirming that they alone carry the responsibility for any accidental injury or damage that may occur as a result of riding on these premises. Riding hats conforming to current British Eventing safety standards must be worn at all times when mounted Body protectors conforming to current British Eventing safety standards must be worn whilst riding on the XC course All riders must have a responsible adult with them to assist in case of an emergency All riders to have a mobile phone with them in case of emergency Car/lorry park gates must always be shut in case of a loose horse Use of XC is not exclusive, there may be other riders using the XC or hacking on the farm. Numbers will be limited Check each fence for damage both sides before jumping, in case the horse before you has damaged it and not reported it. Please report any damages, so we can keep it safe for everyone Only jump fences within your and your horse’s capability Any areas which are roped off are out of bounds for maintenance etc Where a fence has flags, it must be jumped with the red flag on the right as you jump it Please respect others using the course and communicate if you wish to overtake anyone in front of you British weather is unpredictable, please ride safely and respectfully according to the ground conditions
STRICTLY NO DOGS ALLOWED
Insurance If you bring an instructor with you, they must have up to date insurance to cover teaching at our venue Riders must each have public liability insurance to cover them for the horse they are riding
All rubbish and horse muck must be taken home with you
Rescheduling & cancellations You may reschedule or receive a credit note for your booking up to 24 hours prior to your slot If we need to cancel your booking due to ground conditions, you will be contacted and receive a full refund
Email Secretary - castlefarmxc@hotmail.co.uk
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