stratford hills nov.?

[shee]

hi, just wandering people opinions about startford hills novice? what type of course it is? is it a good step up course and how long is it?

sorry for all the qs but looking for a good course for a green horse

many thanks L

 

[connie1288]

I did it as my mare 1st novice as a 6yo, there are quite alot of portables, but caused a few problems, a corner combination at the bottom of a hill.
This was in 07 though, this year they have an NRF so may beef it up abit. Also it will could be like concrete unless everywhere else is getting cancelled due to wet, in which case the ground there will be perfect.

 

[Thistle]

Do they reverse the course there? last year it went left handed so ramp into water steps up after. It says something about changing the direction in eventing

 

[connie1288]

Ah in 2007 we went right handed but still ramp in and steps out i think. I didnt go last year sorry.

 

[Thistle]

Last year it went the opposite way to when Gosling cup was theer a few years ago (if you did that?)

 

[connie1288]

nope sorry, did you do the wooded section at the beginning or the end??

 

[Thistle]

It was near the beginning last year, the really hilly bits with the coffin at the bottom was the second half of the course, finishing up the step to the last fence.

 

[connie1288]

yeh thats the direction i have always run!!

 

[Genesis]

Its gonna be V different this year!! I'll say no more!!

 

[Thistle]

You can't say that and not give some clues. Just a little Q, what will the water be?

 

[Genesis]

Ha Ha !! - If you look on BE web site it will give you a clue....I can say that the new field is lovely old meadow grass and always rides well . The water well!!!..........my lips are sealed!!!

 

[shee]

ooooooo sounds very exciting!

HAHA what a tease Genesis is!! you can't say that then leave us hanging!!!