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TAUNTON VALE 
PRE HUNTING COURSE

Thursday 17th October 2024

At Pontispool Equine Sports Centre

By kind permission of

Lucy Fielding-Johnson and Richard Mitford-Slade

Closing date for entries: Friday 11th October

We will be running an Opening Season drinks party after the hunting course at 7pm at Pontispool and you are warmly invited to attend. Please contact Katy Berry for tickets-07835 772194.
Participants in the Hunting course are also invited to join us Autumn hunting on Friday 18th October, meeting at Pontispool at 9am. No cap will be requested but please complete the relevant part of the attached registration form if you wish to join us.

We aim to make this an enjoyable and informative day both for:

  • Newcomers or less experienced hunters who wish to improve their knowledge and horsemanship skills on the hunting field, and,

  • Experienced hunters who wish to brush up on their riding skills, practice jumping natural obstacles and hopefully learn something new.

 


Outline of the day
 

  • The day will run from 0900 and should finish by 1630. Lunch and tea are included in the cost of the day.All timings are approximate.

  • You will receive 1 ½ hrs mounted tuitionwith an emphasis onlearning how to cope with various obstacles and incidents that could occur during a day’s hunting.

  • During lunch there will be a talk byGeorge Bowyer, Director of Campaigns at the British Hound Sports Association, with an update on the political situation and no doubt some of his manyhunting experiences as ex Master of the Fitzwilliam and in the field in the UK and Ireland.

  • In the afternoon, there will be two cross country rides, each led by a Field Master.  These will take in a variety of obstaclesbut there will always be a way round, just as when hunting. 

  • Cost £90.  Paid up subscribers of the Taunton Vale Foxhounds £75.

 

Timings (all timings are indicative)

  • Friday 11th October 1700- Closing date for registration and payment.

  • Monday 14th October - You will be advised of the timing of your ride (0930 or 1130) by email together with any updated joining instructions. 

  • Thursday 17th October from 0830 – Assembly at Pontispool

  • 0930 or 1130 – ride - cross country tuition

  • 1300 -1400 Lunch

  • 1430- 1530 approx – Cross country ride round Pontispool in two separate groups: smaller and larger fences

  • 1545 Finish and Tea

  • 1900 Opening season drinks party at Pontispool

  • Friday 18th- Autumn Trail Hunting- meet at Pontispool at 9am.


 

 

Other information
 

1. Please note that space on the course is limited. Bookings will be taken in strict order of receipt of

registration form and full payment.
 

2. For more information, please email prehuntingcourse@tauntonvalefoxhounds.co.uk
or call David Lowes (07785 702957) or Mark Heuff (07786 227232)

3. Please note that Pontispool Equine Sports Centre is not responsible for bookings enquiries. However, for stabling or accommodation please call 01823 461196 or email info@pontispool.com

 

4. Emergency contact during the day: David Lowes – 07785 702957 or Mark Heuff 07786 227232

 

The Taunton Vale Foxhounds and Pontispool Equine Sports Centre do not accept any liability for accidents, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders or any other person or property whatsoever. Entrants are responsible for their own insurance, including personal accident & 3rd party liability. The organisers reserve the right to cancel the event (please see registration form) and to refuse any entry. British Standard crash helmets and body protectors must be worn at all times when mounted.

To enter please click on the form below.

 

 

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