GRAFTON HUNT HUNTER TRIALS SUNDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 2022 ****cancelled****
Event Information
THE GRAFTON HUNT HUNTER TRIALS Incorporating Qualifier for National Hunter Trial Series 2022
By kind permission of Mrs L Smith
At FOXHILL FARM, EYDON, NN11 3QB
Enter online www.horse-events.co.uk
Veterinary and medical cover provided
Refreshments available
Trade stands
Venue: Foxhill Farm is located ½ mile south of Moreton Pinkney
on the Thorpe Mandeville road. Please follow the signs,
and approach from this direction, not via Eydon.
A one-way system will be in operation to ensure traffic flow.
Event Classes
The following classes are available for the GRAFTON HUNT HUNTER TRIALS SUNDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 2022 ****cancelled****
Entries and Entry Fees
Entries: Entries should be made online at www.horse-events.co.uk.
Please add £5 per rider for Medical Cover.
Entry Fee:
Pairs classes £48 + £5 medical cover which must be paid to validate the entry.
Individual Classes £36 + £5 medical cover as above
Please note all entries are subject to a non-refundable booking fee.
If you have any queries regarding online entries please do not hesitate to contact us email: info@horse-events.co.uk tel: 07962 251 696 (not after 7pm)
Substitution
If you would like to edit your horse or rider details before the closing date of the event please login to your account and edit your booking under the ‘MY BOOKING’ Tab
If you would like to change the class please email info@horse-events.co.uk and if there is space available we will do this for you.
Class Information
There will be some ‘L’ alternatives in all classes. There will be 2 dressing fences for the pairs.
No horse/pony to compete in more than 2 classes, or more than once in any one class.
Please bring your own number bib. Bibs will be available to purchase.
STARTING TIMES WILL BE ALLOCATED FOR ALL CLASSES – GO TO www.horse-events.co.uk or www.graftonhunt.co.uk
Classes 1, 2, 4 and 5 are qualifiers for the elandlodge.com National Hunter Trial series final which will take place late September 2022 at Eland Lodge Equestrian, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The three top placed riders in each relevant class will qualify for the Final.
Course Walking
The course will be open for inspection on Saturday 10th September from 2pm.
Competitor briefings on Optimum Time at 3pm and 5pm in the Sponsors’ Tent.
Course enquiries call 07774 126926.
No watches or timing equipment to be worn/carried by any rider while competing on the course
STARTING TIMES
Please bring your own number bib. Bibs will be available to purchase.
STARTING TIMES WILL BE ALLOCATED AFTER 7pm on the 2nd September
FOR ALL CLASSES – GO TO www.horse-events.co.uk or www.graftonhunt.co.uk
PRIZES & ROSETTES
Trophies to the winners of all classes
Prizes to winner and runner-up in all classes
Rosettes to 10th place in individual classes and 6th place in pairs classes.
ENTRY CONDITIONS:
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Closing Date: All entries must be received by Wednesday 7th September.
Late entries may be accepted at the of the Entries Secretary, subject to a £5.00 supplement.
2. Withdrawals: by email to info@horse-events.co.uk by Wednesday 7th September. There will be no refund of entry fees after this date.
3. Starting times will be allocated for all classes. Go to www.horseevents.co.uk or www.foxhill-farm.com or www.graftonhunt.co.uk
4. The course will be open for inspection on Saturday 10th September from 2pm. Competitor briefings on Optimum Time at 3pm and 5pm in the Sponsors’ Tent.
5. Course enquiries call 07774 126926.
6. No watches or timing equipment to be worn/carried by any rider while competing on the course.
7. Competitors must wear crash hats (no fixed peak) and back protectors to current BSI standard.
8. Competitors should bring their own number bib. Bibs will be available to purchase.
9. All riders must wear a hat at all times when riding.
10. No horse/pony to compete more than once in any one class.
11. Junior riders to be aged 8 years or over.
12. When not competing riders must ride in the designated practice areas and only jump flagged fences.
13. Eliminated riders may continue at the discretion of the course officials.
14. Veterinary cover will be provided on the day, all fees to be met by the individual.
15. All dogs to be kept on leads.
16. Only official vehicles will be allowed on the course.
17. Please take all your litter home with you.
18. The organisers reserve the right to alter, amend or cancel any class and to refuse any entry for any reason what so ever.
19. The organising committee of The Grafton Hunt will not accept any liability whatsoever for any injury, accident, illness or damage to any horse, rider, spectator, or any other person or property.
20. All competitors will agree to abide by the rules of the competition.
21. All government guidelines relating to Covid-19 with be adhered to.
22. Results will be posted on www.graftonhunt.co.uk.
WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS
Closing Date: All entries must be received by Wednesday 7th September.
Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Entries Secretary, subject to a £5.00 supplement.
Withdrawals: by email to info@horse-events.co.uk by Wednesday 7th September. There will be no refund of entry fees after this date.
Event Booking Information
This event is being organised by Grafton Hunt. Equine Bookings is acting as the booking agent for this event, enabling you to book online, for which you will be charged a booking fee per space which will be added to your cart.
As booking agents, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of any event for which you purchase event tickets for. Our responsibilities are limited to providing the online platform to enable you to purchase tickets. The booking fee is the separate non-refundable charge we make to you for facilitating the booking. Your contract is held with the Promoter/event organiser.
We only share your data with that of the third party organiser of the specific event you entered. We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. The Organisers of the events published on the Horse Events website have all agreed to the following statement before we published the event and give them access to your data for the purpose of entering their event.
Venue Information
Foxhill Farm is located in the unspoilt countryside of South Northants midway between Banbury, Brackley and Towcester. Owned and run by Lesley Smith, this family business offers the perfect environment for you to ride to your full potential.
Set in beautiful countryside, livery owners have the opportunity to hack down endless bridleways, byways and quiet country lanes, as well as having the perfect setting to prepare for competitions throughout the year.
Instruction on your own horse can be provided by Lesley Smith; a qualified and highly experienced instructor. Group and individual lessons are available in all disciplines for every age and ability.
Foxhill offers a wide variety of equestrian facilities and services, including:
- 70m x 40m all weather menage
- Full set of competition showjumps
- XC schooling course designed and built by Hugh Lochore
- Regular training days, clinics and competitions
- A purpose built American barn housing stabling for 23
- Over 120 acres of turnout
- Claydon Horse Walker
- Holiday/short term and schooling livery.
The cross country course is open for schooling throughout the year. The location of the course is on well draining permanent pasture and will only be closed in very severe weather.
The course was built and designed by Hugh Lochore, one of the UK’s leading course designers. It includes a wide variety of fences from 2ft to 3ft 6ins. The design incorporates many of the types of fences often used in British Eventing courses. These include corners, arrow heads, sunken road, bank complex, training ditches, trakehner, and a water complex with a wide variety of options to both enter and exit the water.
The permanent fences have all weather take off and landings.
Venue Location
GRAFTON HUNT HUNTER TRIALS SUNDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 2022 ****cancelled**** is being organised by Grafton Hunt and the booking agent is Equine Bookings
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