The ride covers approximately 10 miles over beautiful downland taking in Ladle Hill and Beacon Hill . It is aimed at riders of all abilities, with optional jumps of varying heights.    There is an optional shorter route.  Every line of jumps will be stewarded. A rosette will be presented to every rider who completes the course, and there will be a photographer on the course.

DIRECTIONS -  Post Code RG20 9NS      https://w3w.co/makeup.stylist.diagram

The ride will start and finish near Manor Farm, Old Burghclere (off the A34) directions for parking will be well signed.

From the South Exit A34, follow signs for Highclere Castle; turn right at the top of the slip road back over the A34 then left on to the old A34.  After 500 yards take the right turn signed Kingsclere – the parking field is ½ mile further on.

From the North Exit A34 at Tothill; take the 2nd left at the roundabout follow signs for Highclere Castle.  Turn right at the T-junction.  After a mile take the left turn signed to Kingsclere – the parking field is ½ mile further on.

The Vine and Craven Hunt would like to thank the Earl of Carnarvon for his kind co-operation and for the use of the Highclere Estate

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 to be received by Thursday 10th August  £30 per rider
Online entries to be received by 10.00am Saturday 12th August  £30 per rider
Children 15 years and under  £15 per rider (Children under 12 must be escorted by an adult)

Entries on the day: £40 per adult, £20 per child

No entries will be refunded without a medical or vet’s certificate (except as in Rule 3, or if the event is cancelled).
All refunds will be subject to a £5 deduction to cover administration costs (including in the event of postponement or cancellation of the ride).

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.     Hard hats which meet the current BSI 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.     Any horse or pony showing signs of infectious disease, eg EHV, or coming from a yard with suspected or confirmed cases, must not attend.   Please contact us for a refund or to transfer your entry to another ride.

4.     Children under twelve must be escorted by an adult. 

5.     Riders must not deviate from the course under any circumstances.

6.     Any rider riding in a dangerous or reckless manner will be sent home.

7.     No entries will be refunded without a medical or vet’s certificate (except as in Rule 3, or if the event is cancelled).

8.     All refunds will be subject to a £5 deduction to cover administration costs (including in the event of postponement or cancellation of the ride).

9.     The decision of the organizers on any matter shall be final.

10.   Dogs to be kept on a lead at all times.

11.   No horse/pony may be ridden round the course more than once.

12.   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.

13.   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.