BERKS & BUCKS DragHound Meet – Pangfield Farm – Stanford Dingley 5th Nov

BERKS & BUCKS DragHound Hound  – Pangfield Farm – Stanford Dingley

Line Manager : David Lochman

Address : Pangfield Farm, Bucklebury Road, Stanford Dingley, Reading, RG7 6DY.

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Description : We meet in the farmyard of Pangfield Farm and are lucky enough to enjoy 3 Lines around Farmland with lots of optional Hedges & Timber.

Hounds Meet at 12:30PM unless otherwise stated.

Booking through Horse Events www.horse-events.co.uk 

If you have not hunted with us before or you are the parent of a child coming hunting, you MUST eMail the Hon Secretaries in advance to discuss the Meet and the suitability of you : your child for it.

You can eMail them on honsecretaries@berksandbucksdraghunt.org they are a friendly duo and there to answer any questions you may have.

For all dates: 

Berks & Bucks Meet 2023/24

The following classes are available for the BERKS & BUCKS DragHound Meet – Pangfield Farm – Stanford Dingley 5th Nov

Booking through Horse Events www.horse-events.co.uk 

If you have any difficulties entering online please email info@horse-events.co.uk

Main Season

• Adult Full Cap (17+) – £65
• Student (Student Card) – £40
• Older Children (12-16) – £25
• Children (Under 11) – £15

All entries are subject to a non refundable booking fee

Directions : Turn off Yattendon Road after XMAS Tree yard, up Scratch Face Lane, turn right top of hill and follow road into Stanford Dingley. On entering village turn right and Pangfield Farm is 600 yards on right through White Gates. From M4 Junc 12, take the A4 Bath Road south towards Newbury, at the second roundabout take the A340 to Pangbourne, take the first left into Common Hill, stay on this road straight through Bradfield onto Ashampstead Road. A few hundreds yards after Bradfield take the left onto Back Lane, stay on this road until you get to a T Junction, turn right then immediately left onto Bucklebury Road and Pangfield Farm is 400 yards on right through White Gates.

MOUNTED FOLLOWERS

If you’re riding a horse that is liable to kick then it should wear a red ribbon in its tail and if you’re riding a young or inexperienced horse it should wear a green ribbon in its tail. Ribboned horses should be ridden safely and appropriately in the field.

If you wish to attend a meet and you are not a member then it is normal to contact one of the Hon Secretaries prior to the meet to let them know you are intending to attend. If you are inexperienced at riding with the Drag please point the out during the conversation and they will be happy to pass on any relevant guidance.

If you are unable to contact one of the Hon Secretaries prior to arriving at the meet please introduce yourself to them at the meet and, again, if you are inexperienced then please point this out to them and they will provide you with guidance.

Children under 5yo should be on a lead rein.

Children who are to be on a lead rein with a responsible adult should be at a maximum ratio of 1:2 of adult to children.

Children off the lead rein who are being supervised by a responsible adult should be at a maximum ratio as decided by the adult depending on the experience of the children, the experience of the adult and the nature/experience of their mounts.

Children and young persons under the age of 18 who wish to attend unsupervised may do so but they should have a Pony Club C Test qualification or similar qualification or equivalent experience. Here is a link to the Pony Club C Test http://www.pcuk.org/index.php/tests_and_achievements/efficiency_tests/c_standard/

There are two meets that are specifically designed for children or inexperienced riders, the Children Only meet and the Walk & Trot meet. Please contact one of the Hon Secretaries for details.

Although use of mobile phones are not encouraged while riding with the Drag, we advise you to bring one with you in case of emergency and have emergency contact details on your person.

We will endeavour to clear the lines of hazards prior to the meet but if you spot a hazard whilst riding like a hole, low hanging branch, stray wire or broken rail point it out clearly to the riders following you and pass it on to the other riders if it is pointed out to you.

You should wear clothing appropriate to the risks you are likely to encounter. This may be appropriate to cold and wet weather, jumping fences and riding at speed. You may want to consider a skullcap and/or a body protector meeting current standards.

If the Field Master feels you are a danger to yourself or others they may tell you to go home.

You are responsible for your own Health & Safety and that of those around you.

Obey instructions given by the Field Master.

Do not jump what you are not confident to jump.