The ride covers approximately 8 miles over mixed grassland and woods, with natural hazards and a number of optional jumps. A rosette will be presented to every rider who completes the course.

DIRECTIONS
Entrance is next to the Fox and Hounds Inn, Oxford Road, Donnington, Newbury RG14 3AP.
The Vine and Craven Hunt would like to thank Fairhurst Estates for their kind co-operation and for the use of the course.

Ride Secretary: Daphne Barr-Hamilton. Telephone 01672 520002 or 07774 227637

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 Daphne Barr-Hamilton Ambrose Cottage, Lamplands, Ramsbury, Marlborough SN82PW.

Postal entries to be received by the Thursday before the ride:  £25 per rider.
Online entries by 9.00pm the Friday before the ride:  £25 per rider.
Children 16 years and under:  £16 (Children under 12 must be escorted by an adult).
 

A rosette will be presented to every rider who completes the course.

1. All riders and anyone accompanying them must abide by any required social distancing or other coronavirus protection measures which may be in place at the time of the ride. It is everyone’s individual responsibility to ensure their own health and minimise any risk to any others.
2. Anyone feeling unwell, with Covid-19 type symptoms must not attend. Please contact us for a refund or to transfer your entry to another ride.
3. Hard hats which meet the current BS standards and body protectors are strongly recommended. Appropriate cross country dress to be worn.
4. Horses and ponies must be at least four years old.
5. Children under twelve must be escorted by an adult.
6. Riders must not deviate from the course under any circumstances.
7. Any rider riding in a dangerous or reckless manner will be sent home.
8. No entries will be refunded without a medical or vet’s certificate (except as in Rule 2).
9. In the event of cancellation the entry fee will be refunded less £1.50 per entry for administration costs.
10. The decision of the organizers on any matter shall be final.
11. Dogs to be kept on a lead at all times.
12. No horse/pony may be ridden round the course more than once.
13. 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.
14. Please ensure that you finish the course by 3:00 pm when the stewards will be stood down.

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.