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Show Reports & Local News… and more from across the region COVERING KENT, SUSSEX, SURREY, HAMPSHIRE, BERKSHIRE & THE ISLE of WIGHT 01-cover3_lrmarch19.indd 1
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X-COUNTRY Course Name
Town
County
Bonfleur Cross Country Course
Linton, Nr Maidstone
Chilham Park
Where to go Cross Fence Height range
Number of available fences
Feature Fence(s)
Course Builder
Acreage Distance
Kent
1’6 “ to 3’6” 50cm to 110cm
Approx. 200
Large Water complex, 3 banks including a new extensive Bank Complex, 5 Coffins, 2 Trakenhers, Multiple technical combinations & inviting fences for all levels, with 15 more acres of schooling added to the course in 2017
Oliver Pascall & Tech Advisors
50 Acres
Chilham
Kent
50cms to BE novice
Over 120
Two water complexes, bank, sunken road, coffin, steps
Scott Brickell
250 acres
Comphurst Cross Country
Windmill Hill, Nr Hailsham
East Sussex
0.40cm to 1.20m
200+
Large water complex, steps, ditches, skinnies, ditch/palisades, trakehners, banks, 6 corners, 3 coffins, steeplechase fences, etc, all at different heights. Many Badminton Grassroots jumps
Scott Brickell / Sussex Courses
100 acres
Denne Hill Cross Country Ride
Womenswold
Kent
2’ to 3’6” 0.60m to 1.06m approx.
40+
Large water complex, extensive range of fences. New bank with in and out double rails.
Specialist Contractor
4.5 Miles apx.
East Bysshe Cross Country
Blindley Heath
Surrey
2’ to 3’3” 0.60m to 1.00m
60+
Water, steps, coffin, ditches, chase fences & many more. Grass dressage arena & 55 x 60 show jump arena.
Dudley Pinney
40 acres
Fair Oak Cross Country Course
Rogate Nr Petersfield
West Sussex
1’9” to 3’3” 50cm to 98cm
180+
Everything plus two water complexes
Owners
70 acres
Hurstwood Farm Equestrian Centre
High Hurstwood
East Sussex
60cm to 1.10m
New course for 2019. Water complex, steps, ditches, combinations and starter fences. Mini schooling area that is like the big course, but in miniature with ditches, brushes, corners, steps etc
Dominic Moore, Jump 1
80 acres
Iping Cross Country
Midhurst
West Sussex
70cm to 110cms
100+
Coffin, 2 water complexes, skinnies, corners for all sizes, trakehners, steeplechase fences, drop fences
Elaine Wilson and Mike Gale
80 acres
Judd Wood Farm
Bidborough, Nr Tonbridge
Kent
1’ to 3’
50+
New fences for 2019. Inviting water complex, ditches, bank, steps and jumping lane. Show jumps on grass as well as indoor school.
J Foster
70 acres
LMEQ
Reigate
Surrey
Pre Training to Novice/CCI*
Approx 150
Owl hole, water, ditch-bank, coffin, steps, chase fences, corners, skinnies, brushes, trakehners
Willis Brothers
10 acres
Lockskinners
Chiddingstone, Edenbridge
Kent
40cm to 1m
130
Owl Hole into/out of a wood, hanging log into water, and the pimple. Plus enclosed pen with 24 obstacles with height up to 40cm.
Graham Payne of Sussex Courses
160 acres
Lodge Farm Cross Country Course
Matfield, Nr Tunbridge Wells
Kent
45cm to 1.10cm
90+ jumps
Water, plus combinations, skinnies, ditches, steps and corners.
Phil Hughes and Jump1
40 acres
Mid Surrey Pony Club
Pony Club Field, Walton on the Hill
Surrey
30cm to 80cm
120
Water, owl hole, steps, hedges, ditches, sunken road, banks.
Home Built
20 acres
Heath Farm / Munstead
Godalming
Surrey
2’0” to 3’3” 0.60m to 1.00m
Approx 90
BE courses at 80, 90, 100. 60cm course and new water jump. Ditches, Owl Hole, Steps. Whole course available for schooling. Also Show Jumps on Grass
Rupert Harvie and Adrian Ditcham
120 acres
Nurstead Court
Meopham
Kent
70cm to 105cm
40+
Trakenhers, Ditches, Water complex, Bank
Scott Brickell
30 acres
Petworth Schooling Course P.S.C
Petworth
West Sussex
60cm to 90cm
Approx 60
Friendly ditch complex, lots of variety, water run through and new water complex being built in early 2019
Adrian Ditchum with inhouse expertise
30 acres
Rockbourne Ride
Fordingbridge Salisbury
Hampshire
1’6” to 3’6“ 0.45m to 1.10m
120
Absolutely everything from simple to technical including a water complex
Rockbourne Ride
1 mile of 90 jumps, 7 miles of 30 jumps.
Rosehill Equestrian
Helney on Thames
Berkshire/ Oxfordshire
1’6” to 3’3”
Over 90
Water, ditches, steps and combinations
Richard and Matthew Stacey
60 acres
Slades Farm Cross Country Training Course
Bramley
Surrey
50cm to 100cm
60
Hanging logs, houses, carts, arrow heads, corners, skinnies, brushes, a large step complex, several open style coffin ditches with related rail fences; a large water complex with boats, logs, skinnies, banks (both in and out of the water), and great technical lines for the more advanced horse.
Designed by Eric Winter, built by Dominic Moore at Jump 1
12 acres
South Brockwells Farm
Uckfield
East Sussex
50cm to 90cm
50+
Water complex, ditches, skinnies, banks, drops, many obstacles have a range of different heights
A Wells
30 Acres
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Country Schooling Type of Terrain
Opening Dates & Times
Hire Fee
Contact
Telephone
Website Address & Contact Email
Situated in open grassland, most fences have allweather take-offs and landings. The course has been over seeded with a ‘gallop grass seed mix’ to further improve the turf.
1st March to end October, 7 days a week.
£20 per horse
Oli Pascall
07976 138120
www.bonfleurcrosscountrycourse.co.uk oli@clockhousefarm.co.uk
Undulating parkland
Open all year, weather depending
£25 per horse
Ali Ferry
01227 730811 07979 497716
www.chilhampark.co.uk info@chilhampark.co.uk
Tunbridge Wells sand with excellent grass cover. Most fences have all-weather take-offs and landings. Undulating and flat areas.
Open dawn to dusk every day until October
£25 per horse unlimited time. Discounts available - see website or phone for details
Tanya and William Reid
07541 032398
www.comphurstfarm.co.uk tanya.reid@outlook.com also Facebook
Undulating
Open all year, call for bookings
£25 per rider
Caroline Loder-Symonds
01227 831 203
www.dennehillcrosscountryride.co.uk cloder_symonds@hotmail.co.uk
Flat
7 days a week except when ground is unsuitable. Dawn till dusk.
XC £20 per horse SJ £10-£30 per horse, depending on numbers XC+SJ £30/horse
Alice McLoughlin
07831 131676
www.crosscountrycoursehire.co.uk
Undulating on a sandy soil
All day, Mid March to end of October
£25 per horse unlimited time on day
Piers
01730 821508
www.fair-oak.co.uk info@fair-oak.co.uk
Undulating terrain & woodland
March (weather permitting) 7 days a week
£20 per horse per session
01825 732002
www.equestriantrainingcentre.co.uk info@equestriantraining centre.co.uk
Undulating grass and woodland on sandy soil
1st April to 15th October
£30 per horse
Amanda Lakin
07785 776222
amandalakin@me.com
Flat and hilly areas, as well as woodland tracks.
March - Weather permitting. Open 7 days a week but must be pre-booked. Ample hard parking.
£20 per horse
Jane Bastable
01892 871080 07771 962339
www.juddwoodfarm.co.uk juddwoodfarm@hotmail.co.uk
Slight undulation
All Year
£25 per horse
Matt Tarrant
07771 600033
www.lmeq.com bookings@lmeq.com
Woods, undulating fields and water complexes
From Sunday 31st March
£25 per horse with no time limit
Jenny Sewell and Emma Welch
07495 683289
www.lockskinners.com
Flat & undulating
Wednesdays and Saturdays Beginning of March – end of October
£25
Ellie Crosbie
01892 722273
www.lodgefarmcrosscountry.com lodgefarmxc@btinternet.com
Flat and hilly terrain. Ideal for novices.
Must be pre-booked. Subject to events. Open all year.
£30 per horse (£5 discount for Pony Club members).
Gina Kitchener or Wendy Wrist
07711 062093
gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk wendy@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk
Well draining level sand on grass
All year 8am – 8pm daylight permitting
£30 per horse. Discounts available for clubs/ groups
Rebecca Harvie
01483 418271 07768 740969
www.munsteadhorsetrials.co.uk becca@munsteadhorsetrials.co.uk
Undulating parkland
All Year (weather permitting)
£25 per horse. Group booking rates apply
Debbie
07534 131724
www.nursteadcourt.co.uk xccourse@nursteadcourt.co.uk
Good natural undulations with plenty of slopes mixed with flat areas. Excellent thick grass coverage
February until end of October
£25. Pony club, Riding club and group discounts available
Simon Luck
Via website
www.petworthschoolingcourse.co.uk Use the ‘contact us’ section of website for email
Old downland turf all weather undulating with good gallop up hill
All year round
£25 per horse
Rob McLeod
01725 518 297
www.tenantry.co.uk rob@tenantry.co.uk
Undulating parkland and woodland
Open all year, subject to events and weather
£25 per horse
Richard and Tricia Stacey
01628 824078 07860 442042
www.rosehillequestrian.co.uk mannanan.rosehill@icloud.com
Flat and undulating in excellent, well-draining sandy soil
All year round, weather permitting
£25 per horse (discounted for clinics)
Slades Farm Equestrian
01483 894948
www.sladesfarm.co.uk info@sladesfarm.co.uk Facebook @sladesfarmequestrian Instagram: @sladesfarmequestrian
Permanent grassland, slightly undulating with banks and ditches
7 days, April – October
£25 per horse
Arron Wells
07801 296019
sussexasparagus@hotmail.co.uk
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Lockskinners Cross Country – ideal for all of the family
RosehillEquestrian Equestrian Rosehill www.rosehillequestrian.co.uk
Henley on Thames, Berkshire
B
ased near Edenbridge in Kent, Lockskinners Cross Country is perfect for all ages and abilities. The course is set in 160 acres of beautiful Kentish countryside, and includes, woods, undulating fields and water complexes. Built by Graham Payne of Sussex Courses, who was part of the 2012 Olympic XC course building team, the fences range from 40cm to 1 m in height. Feature fences include the Owl Hole into/out of a wood, the Hanging Log into water, and one of their favourites, the Pimple. There is also an enclosed obstacle pen with 24 fences ranging in height up to 40cm. It is fenced off from the rest of the course encouraging confidence for lead rein, first timers and young horses. Jenny Sewell said: “Lockskinners is family friendly with a focus on the development of both horse and rider as they progress from jumping individual fences to riding a course. Throughout the season we hold competition training days which give both horse and rider the opportunity to ride a set numbered course but without the stress of competing, they are relaxed days designed purely for confidence and practice. These days will be advertised on our website and Facebook page. We are opening on Sunday 31st March and starting off the season with a mother and child day to celebrate Mother’s Day.” For more information call 07495 683 289 or visit www.lockskinners.com
See our Cross Country Schooling Guide on pages 50-51
Excellent variety of obstacles on undulating parkland. Open for schooling all year.
CROSS COUNTRY COURSE Open for hire throughout the year. Contact Caroline Loder-Symonds Tel. 01227 831203, Email: cloder_symonds@hotmail.co.uk web: www.dennehillcrosscountryride.co.uk
NURSTEAD COURT CROSS COUNTRY COURSE Meopham, Kent DA13 9AD
DENNE HILL Womenswold, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6HD.
Extensive Cross Country Extensive Cross Country Course 1'6" to 3'3" including water jump Course 1'6" to 3'3" including water jump 3 Arenas 2 international 1 standard 3 Arenas 2 international 1 standard Show jump hire Livery available Show jump hire Livery available Portable stable hire ( both on and off site, up to 52 stables ) Portable stable hire ( both on and off site, up to 52 stables ) Open all year to individuals and clubs, just 10 mins from M4 and M40 Open all year to individuals and clubs, just 10 mins from M4 and M40 ( camps, dressage, hunter trials and one day events ) ( camps, dressage, hunter trials and one day events ) For more information or bookings please ring Mr & Mrs Stacey For more information or bookings please ring Mr & Mrs Stacey 01628 824078 07860 442042 find us on Facebook Rosehill equestrian 01628 824078 07860 442042 find us on Facebook Rosehill equestrian
Approx 60 fences, 2’3” to 3’3” Water, steps, coffin, ditches, chase fences & many more. Also Grass Dressage Arena New 55 x 60 Show Jumping Arena (needs to be booked in advance)
07831 131676
www.crosscountrycoursehire.co.uk Location: A22 between Blindley Heath & New Chapel
To book contact xccourse@nursteadcourt.co.uk or phone 07543 131724. Online: www.nursteadcourt.co.uk ‘I think I can definitely describe our visit to your cross country course as beyond our expectations. The variety of fences was excellent and we couldn’t believe how good the ground was, given the recent weather.’ Quote from a recent visitor.
Main Events for 2019
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South Brockwells Farm
A RECENT REVIEW LEFT ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE:
Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5QS 50 obstacles 50–90cm water, banks, ditches & skinnies 5 minute drive from the A22 & A26
“Just back from a training day,
Clubs, Groups and Trainers welcome Group discounts available
what a brilliant place to take your young or
Open daily April to October approx Contact: 07801 296019 Facebook: ‘South Brockwells XC’
Clear Round XC Day Sun 16th June
LODGE FARM
CROSS COUNTRY COURSE MATFIELD, Nr TUNBRIDGE WELLS TN12 7ET
Petworth Schooling Course
Brand new XC venue in West Sussex, offering a superb selection of fences from 60cm-90cm over fantastic naturally varied ground. With easy access direct off the A272 and all bookings and payment online, making your visit as simple as possible. We are PC and RC friendly, with good discounts available; and a 5 acre training field for hire, allowing lots of potential for clinics, rallies and camps. There is also a 400m uphill grass gallops for fitness and speed training.
Check out our website for loads more info!
green horses
www.petworthschoolingcourse.co.uk
that are starting off eventing! Perfect place for training, beautifully maintained course, very organised and friendly people! Thoroughly recommend!”
OPEN FOR SCHOOLING Wednesdays & Saturdays, March to October (incl.) Huge range of fences 50-1.10cm. Extensive water complex, ditches, banks, skinnies. New fences added regularly. Superb going throughout the year.
Bookings taken online www.lodgefarmcrosscountry.com or via email lodgefarmxc@btinternet.com. Tel: 01892 722273
IPING CROSS COUNTRY
Available for:
- Events - Clinics - Camps - X Country Schooling
5 courses 70 - 110 cm
Iping cross country Iping West Sussex Gu29 0pf
amandalakin@me.com 077 85 77 6222
Images courtesy of jsbeephotography
Iping Cross country
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✹✹✹ New for 2019 ✹✹✹
Currently under construction ready to open April/May 2019.
Jumps to suit all abilities
Eventing Training Facility
Full set of FEI show jumps on grass 20 x 60 and 20 x 40 grass dressage arenas Events, camps and clinics for 2019 See our website and FB page
FANTASTIC NEWLY DESIGNED CROSS COUNTRY COURSE BY DOMINIC MOORE, Jump 1 and designers. Very extensive range of jumps from 60cm to 1.10m, with a mini schooling area that is like the big course but in miniature with ditches, brushes, corners, steps etc. New fences that link together for all levels allowing more routes and options. Also a larger group of fences covering a greater range of abilities. Newly installed water complex to include range of jumps in and around as well as large expanse of water. Built to BE specification. Open to individuals, trainers, pony clubs, riding clubs, all very welcome. Bookings call 01825 732002 or email info@equestriantrainingcentre.co.uk and find us on Facebook Hurstwood Farm Equestrian Centre.
Over 200 jumps built to BE specifications from 40cm to 1.20m, set in over 100 acres
Hurstwood Farm • Royal Oak Lane High Hurstwood • East Sussex • TN22 4AN Phone: 01825 732002 • Fax: 01825 733858 Mobile: 07768 364136 Email: info@equestriantrainingcentre.co.uk Website: www.equestriantrainingcentre.co.uk
The Perfect Place for Cross Country Schooling in Kent • Offering over 150 jumps from 50cm to 110cm • Situated near Maidstone, only 20mins from M20 • Jumps for absolutely all abilities - from first timers to professionals
• Water complex, multiple banks, multiple ditches • Huge variety of skinnies, corners, triple brushes available to jump individually or as part of a combination
Book online at: www.bonfleurcrosscountrycourse.co.uk bookings@bonfleurcrosscountry.co.uk
07976 138120
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