Berwick Farm xc Course - Essex

[Gorgeous George]

Hi, I don't normally post here but I thought someone might be able to help me. Does anyone have any experience or photos of the jumps of the xc course at Berwick Farm (Stanford Rivers) in Essex? I have been xc schooling there once so am aware of some of the jumps, but I need some advice.

I was planning on doing the hunter trial there on 20th Sept but I have now discovered the novice class is 2ft 6 which is somewhat bigger than I was hoping for as this will be my first xc comp. I really wanted to know if the jumps on the 2ft 6 course really are that big, and if there is anything technical or scary! George has done xc before quite a bit with his previous owners but never with me.

Thanks all

 

[kit279]

I've done the 2'6" course and I didn't think it was huge to be honest. There were a few ditches though and one drop fence but the regular fences were quite small and inviting.

 

[little_flea]

G_G there is a mini eventer trial at Brook Farm (near Berwick Farm) tomorrow, I think it starts from 2ft or 2ft3 - could have a go to increase your confidence?

 

[Nats_uk]

If you send an email to dena_green@gabrobins.co.uk she should be able to send you the schedule to the Brook Farm Mini Eventer Trial.

My friends went last time and they said it was very simple

 

[little_flea]

Brook Farm schedule is on their website.

 

[Shipley]

have a look on essex nnorth pony clubs website the link to the photographer is usually there we have a clinic the following week if you prefer to school

 

[Gorgeous George]

Thanks guys, unfortunately I am working tomorrow so can't do the Brook Farm one. I don't want to risk my confidence so I am going to see if I can go HC in the 2ft pony club classes at Berwick.