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SPRING HALL HOBBY HORSE COMPETITION including Cross Country and Gymkana Classes!
Please come and join us on 11th August 2024 for a fun family day of hobby horsing around with your fellow hobby horse enthusiasts in a friendly and encouraging environment
We have lots of classes to suit all ages and abilities.
Pre booking of classes is essential – although extra classes maybe added on the day depending on numbers.
Classes booked on the day will be charged at full price, with no 3rd class discounts which is applied to pre entries
Bring your own hobby horse or you can loan one of ours
The show will (weather depending!) be run in our outdoor cross country field with our jumps with special lightweight hobby horse poles. We have special cross country classes which will include our banks, coffin and sandpit!!
Plenty of parking
We will have refreshments provided by Long Melford’s Ivy and Bond – including Picnic boxes, sandwiches, homemade cupcakes, snacks, homemade cupcakes, treats and sweets as well as hot and cold drinks.
We will be selling the lovely Buckberry Hobby Horses again
No dogs please – unless assistance dogs
No refunds will be given unless we cancel due to unforeseen circumstances
However if the weather is looking grim - will we move into the Indoor School and adapt the classes accordingly
**THIS SHOW IS FOR HOBBY HORSES – NOT REAL HORSES/PONIES!**
Schedule:
Class 1 - 20cm
Class 2 - 30cm
Class 3 - 40cm
Class 4 - 50cm
Class 5 - 60cm
Class 6 - Chase Me Charlie
Class 7 – Gymkhana Class A - Mug Race
Class 8 – Gymkhana Class B - Bending with rings
Class 9 - Cross Country Clear Round - Singles or pairs
Class 10 – Cross Country Grand National
Check in is from 9.30am in our Cross Country Field – come and sign in, say Hello, and be issued with your number
Then head over to the practice ring to warm up
Classes aim to start from 10am
I'll email after entries close on 10th August with further information and probable timings etc
Class Information:
Classes 1-5 will be run as clear rounds first – and if you go clear – you go into a timed jump off (all will be explained on the day!)
Class 6 – Chase Me Charlie – a single jump which keeps getting higher . . . . .
Classes 7 and 8– Gymkhana – TBC which fun gymkhana games will be had - each class will be a different game (depending on numbers this may involve heats etc)
Think bending poles, beanie babies, buckets, mugs, sacks . . . . Maybe a hula hoop, maybe not?!
No jumping involved
The gymkhana classes are fun classes - so they are perfect for all abilities and children who want to run around on their hobby horses having fun
Class 9 - Cross Country clear round jumping - £10 per round – you can go around twice! On your own or as a pair
Class 10 – The Grand National – A race across a mix of our jumps and the cross country course. Limited to 6 children per race – smaller numbers for older competitive children! (depending on numbers this may involve heats etc).
Prizes -
Classes 1 - 5 - Rosettes for 1st -> 6th and Well Done rosettes for all
Classes 6, 7, 8 and 10 - Medals for 1st -> 3rd, and Well Done rosettes for all
Class 9 - Clear round rosettes and sweets for all
Classes against the clock will be run with a digital timer that is viewable to avoid any disagreements and give every competitor the same chance.
Free to spectate
£10 per round, with discount for multiple rounds - every 3rd round half price when pre-entering!
For the pairs it’s £10 per child
Loan of a hobby horse - £5 – limited number available
Pre booking of classes is essential – although extra classes maybe added on the day depending on numbers.
Classes booked on the day will be charged at full price, with no 3rd class discounts which is applied to pre entries
Please visit and like our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558441185076
Feel free to bring a chair/picnic blanket to sit on!
Any questions – please email springhallhobbyhorses@gmail.com
Accessibility:
Please inform us if your child has additional needs or is neurodiverse so we can take additional care to make the event as accessible as possible for them
Disclaimer:
We assume no responsibility or liability for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during our events. Participants and attendees voluntarily engage in the activities at their own risk, and by participating, they acknowledge and accept personal responsibility for their safety and well-being. Photography and filming takes place at these events and will be used in our marketing so by attending these events you consent to be included in these media unless expressly communicated to us in advance of events.
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Spring Hall Equestrian Centre - Hobby Horse Competitions
SPRING HALL FARM
UPPER STREET
STANSTEAD
Sudbury
CO10 9AX
Contact:
T: 07732220832
M: 07732220832
E: springhallhobbyhorses@gmail.com
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