Cross country course for kids recommendations

[Jenny3603]

Hi not sure if this is the right place to be posting this ?

I am looking for some recommendations of any small cross country courses for novices/kids/ponies in the south of England. Doesn’t have to be enclosed just something aimed at kids and small ponies.

I have found one Felcourt based in Kent, just wondering if anyone knew of any others.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Munsted do have a number of 50cm jumps and are open all year round.
Gasstons nr Reigate have some small fences up to about 90 and it's all contained from field to field and in the woods.
Pachesham have a good mix from about 50 to 80.
Chase Farm at Bramshott have loads of tiny fences, I dont think there is anything over 60ish, it's often used for small children even on lead rein.
Wheatlands near Bracknell are closed for the winter but also have a good number of small jumps and a great open water as well as a small water.

 

[iknowmyvalue]

Lockskinners have a mini-xc in an enclosed field, but the main course has quite a few smaller fences too! Bonfleur also has a lot of kid and pony friendly fences. Pretty sure East Bysshe hire out their course, but not sure, have been to a fair few PC events there which I’m sure start at 50-60cm

 

[nikicb]

I am not sure exactly where you are based as the South of England is a fairly large area. That said our pony club use Rabson Manor (near Swindon) and they have plenty of jumps suitable for the minis. We've also used Bucklebury and that had plenty of small jumps too. If you can be a little more specific on your location, I am sure you will get some more suggestions.

 

[MummyEms]

Our pony club which is Suffolk Hunt has a fab small xc for children at ickworth Park. IP29 5PJ

 

[asmp]

Dene Farm, Nether Wallop, Nr Stockbridge, Hants, SO20 8EL

Dene Farm Cross Country Course is a schooling facility for horse owners to practice over a wide variety of cross country jumps. The 2.5 mile route is set through undulating farm and woodland tracks with a good variety of obstacles ranging from 1'3, 2'3",2'6", 2'9" to3'3".

The course is open to hire all year apart from event days and extreme weather conditions.

(copied from their website). Would say that some of the jumps are even smaller.

 

[Jenny3603]

Hi sorry should have said in the original post based on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders.
I will definitely check out some of the suggestions lockskinner enclosed mini course looks very interesting ?
Any more suggestions slightly closer to home would be very helpful.

 

[Nicnac]

Felcourt as you say; Lockskinners perfect for what you are looking for. https://lockskinners.com/

Bonfleur maybe a bit far but also good small stuff. Munstead http://munsteadhorsetrials.com/ also has a fantastic course with loads of jumps at 60cm and is much nearer to you or Mini Mattingley which is near Hook and great for kids. https://www.minimattingleycrosscountry.com/index.html

 

[nikicb]

Hi sorry should have said in the original post based on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders.
I will definitely check out some of the suggestions lockskinner enclosed mini course looks very interesting ?
Any more suggestions slightly closer to home would be very helpful.

Very close to me then - Bucklebury would be local..... http://www.buckleburyequestrian.com/cross-country/