debbielinder
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Does anyone know of a cross country course for hire in north west preferably close to merseyside. Nothin massive just somewhere I can go take my pony for the first time. Thanks.
Cross country course for hire?
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AbFab
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There's Somerford and Kesall Hill, both of which has a massive range of jumps to try. For something quieter, Charity Farm in Wrightington (just off M6) has a really nice little course including a little water complex. I've never done massive XC by any means but have had plenty of fun days out on that course!
Sam_J
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Smallwood Livery Centre has a fab cross country course, with fences of all sizes. Somerford is really good but the fences there tend to be 2 '3" and upwards. If you're going for the first time and want something small, I'd suggest Smallwood.
Honey08
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At Somerford, if you're looking for smaller fences you are better hiring the field than doing the farm ride. There are some small logs etc on there that we used to do when we had ponies.. I haven't done it, but believe Kelsall has some smaller stuff.
PoppyAnderson
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New ride here too http://www.harthillstud.com/xc-and-farm-ride.html
MurphysMinder
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This used to be Mitchells Farm ride I think, Harthill took over the premises.
Flame_
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Oh wow, so is it the old hunter trial course reopened? I loved Mitchells.
How long is the farm ride, does anyone know?
How long is the farm ride, does anyone know?
Flame_
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How about this place?
http://www.little-crosby-chasers.co.uk/
I've never been and i'd never heard of it tbh but there's a Lancs EGB ride there in a few weeks if I read something right the other night and haven't got myself mixed up which happens sometimes.
http://www.little-crosby-chasers.co.uk/
I've never been and i'd never heard of it tbh but there's a Lancs EGB ride there in a few weeks if I read something right the other night and haven't got myself mixed up which happens sometimes.
MurphysMinder
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I am not sure how much is the same, they seem to have done quite a few alterations. They have a fb page https://www.facebook.com/HarthillFarmRide
**Gallop-on**
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The Crosby chasers lancs eg is next Sunday. You can pay on the day £18 and its 8 or 13 miles u can choose which. Jumps inc
Baggybreeches
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Erm I am pretty sure it's nowhere near 8 miles! (Unless you go round a few times!)
ETA The endurance group rides are 8 and 13 miles the xc course is about 2?
**Gallop-on**
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That's what I meant lol
**Gallop-on**
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The ride incorporates the course
lizbet
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Its always full of sheep in way and tiny lovley view though crosby chasers is brill.
Fides
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Kelsall is good if you don't want to be over faced...
Glenda135
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Hi, Little Crosby Ride organised by Endurance GB (EGB, Lancs group) is usually each May and, for that Ride only, have permission from local farmers to further the Ride off the Little Crosby Chasers to extend the mileage (13k/8 miles & 21k/13 miles). This Ride is a Pleasure/Social Ride for EGB members (£15) AND non members (£18) set in wonderful surroundings and apart from a little roadwork linking to the Farm Ride is otherwise excellent going terrain (grassy, sandy, woodland) and a favourite for all spectrum of riders. Although The Chasers have some varied jumps around the beautiful idyllic course, unfortunately EGB insurance does NOT cover jumping and is taken at your own risk. EGB: www.lancs-egb.org.uk for future organised Rides in Lancashire or www.endurance gb.co.uk for National Rides (both Pleasure and Competitive). Little Crosby Chasers: www.little-crosby-chasers.co.uk. Hope this is a little clearer for all concerned. Happy riding!