The ride covers approximately 8 miles over beautiful downland and farmland past the famous Watership Down. In order to reduce the risk of accidents during the current pandemic, this will be a non-jumping ride. A rosette will be presented to every rider who completes the course.

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.

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.

Enquiries: Daphne Barr-Hamilton horse.ride@btconnect.com / 01672 520002 / 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.

Online entries to be received by 9.00pm Saturday 20th June

For online entries, the receipt of the entry fee will be taken as your agreement to abide by the rules and the conditions of entry.

RULES
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. No horses/ponies, spectators or vehicles are permitted on the gallops at any time.
14. 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.
15. 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.