The Vine and Craven Hunt would like to thank The Earl of Huntingdon and the Balding Family for their kind co-operation and for the use of the course.

The ride covers approximately 8 miles over beautiful downland and farmland past the famous Watership Down. It is aimed at riders of all abilities, with optional jumps of varying heights. Every line of jumps will be stewarded. A rosette will be presented to every rider who completes the course.

DIRECTIONS - Nearest Post Code RG25 3EJ
The ride will start and finish at the Kingsclere Cross Country Course.

From the South
From Whitchurch and Overton, take the B3051 towards Kingsclere, the Course entrance is on the left at top of Kingsclere Downs.

From the North
From the A339 Basingstoke to Newbury Road, go to the centre of Kingsclere and take the B3051 South towards Overton & Whitchurch, the Course entrance is on the right just over the top of Kingsclere Downs.

You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to Vine & Craven Hunt.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Postal entries: Please complete the Entry Form and send with a cheque made payable to the “Vine and Craven Hunt” to
Angus Marshall, Kings Acre, Winterbourne, Newbury RG20 8AN.

Postal entries to be received by the Thursday 23rd April: £25 per rider.
Online entries to be received by 9.00 pm Friday 24th April: £25 per rider.
Children 16 years and under: £16 per rider (Children under 12 must be escorted by an adult)
Entries on the Day to register before 12.00 noon: £30 per rider. Children £20

1. Hard hats which meet the current BS standards and body protectors are strongly recommended. Appropriate cross country dress to be worn.
2. Horses and ponies must be at least four years old.
3. Children under twelve must be escorted by an adult.
4. Riders must not deviate from the course under any circumstances.
5. Any rider riding in a dangerous or reckless manner will be sent home.
6. No entries will be refunded without a medical or vet’s certificate.
8. Dogs to be kept on a lead at all times.
9. No horse/pony may be ridden round the course more than once.
10. No horses/ ponies, spectators or vehicles are permitted on the gallops at any time.
11. Please ensure that you finish the course by 3:00 pm when the stewards will be stood down.

Every effort should be made to give way to faster riders and likewise, faster riders must respect slower riders and make every effort to avoid upsetting slower horses when they pass.

The Vine & Craven Hunt, the Owners of the property, the organizers, all persons and all organizations involved in this ride disclaim all liability for any damage to any person or property that may happen from any cause or circumstance, or for any legal proceedings arising. All participants and other interested persons are responsible for making their own insurance arrangements.