Ranyhyn
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Can anyone explain to me the format and basics of team chasing please? I know it involves a team and fences - thats it!!! And I think I'd like to do it!
Thanks
K
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K
What is Team Chasing?
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MistletoeMegan
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Essentially, a team consisting of four riders (each on a horse
) set off from the start at the sort of speed where you can't see for the wind-induced tears and proceed to hurl themselves over hedges, ditches and whatever else the landowner can cobble together from things around the farm, as quickly as possible. Fastest three times in each team count, so if you fall off then it's tough sh*t, your team-mates will give you a cursory glance to check you're wailing with pain and kick on.
Teams should have a moderately amusing name, preferably containing at least one swear word and a political reference to sodding Lefties. Team members invariably consist of one good old chap in his 50s who looks like he'll fall off if the horse moves forward but will defy all laws of physics to get the quickest time of the day, a mad but lovely woman in her 40s, a buxom 20-something girl with a fondness for a whisky mac and who may or may not be nobbling the old man, and whatever poor sod they can blackmail into taking up the 4th slot.
Horses will be a bunch of mad TBs, invariably a bit wonky but TCing is the only thing they've taken to, a nice ISH and a slightly hairy cob masquerading as an ISH.
Consumption of alcohol pre-race is mandatory.
Alternatively, see http://www.teamchasing.co.uk/ for more appropriate info
Teams should have a moderately amusing name, preferably containing at least one swear word and a political reference to sodding Lefties. Team members invariably consist of one good old chap in his 50s who looks like he'll fall off if the horse moves forward but will defy all laws of physics to get the quickest time of the day, a mad but lovely woman in her 40s, a buxom 20-something girl with a fondness for a whisky mac and who may or may not be nobbling the old man, and whatever poor sod they can blackmail into taking up the 4th slot.
Horses will be a bunch of mad TBs, invariably a bit wonky but TCing is the only thing they've taken to, a nice ISH and a slightly hairy cob masquerading as an ISH.
Consumption of alcohol pre-race is mandatory.
Alternatively, see http://www.teamchasing.co.uk/ for more appropriate info
RunToEarth
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FASTER FASTER FASTER!!!!
think it was invented at hickstead or something years ago, although its changed a fair bit since then.
Team of four, festest three scores to count, two falls = elimination, 3 stops at one fence or five during the course = elimination. Go as fast as you can, over all the fences, preferably after a few glasses of port. great social outing, hosted by local hunt usually, very very good fun
think it was invented at hickstead or something years ago, although its changed a fair bit since then.
Team of four, festest three scores to count, two falls = elimination, 3 stops at one fence or five during the course = elimination. Go as fast as you can, over all the fences, preferably after a few glasses of port. great social outing, hosted by local hunt usually, very very good fun
Boxers
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Oh that had me giggling - I want to try it - who's in my team.
I can either be an adult on a 14.1 SJ sports pony - or I can come on a TBxcob (who knew what the cob was?).
I can either be an adult on a 14.1 SJ sports pony - or I can come on a TBxcob (who knew what the cob was?).
catembi
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Really funny, Megan2006 - & also dead accurate!!
I 1/2 fancy being the mad 40-something (in a couple of years), & I could bring a nice ISH, but then I also 1/2 fancy staying alive & in one piece...
I 1/2 fancy being the mad 40-something (in a couple of years), & I could bring a nice ISH, but then I also 1/2 fancy staying alive & in one piece...
Ranyhyn
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Well mines the ISH but Im not buxom, male or 40 lol
My horse is bold and an efficient hunter, a little tapped as he can and will keep jumping the 5 bar to get out of the field to go hunting etc. I am a little mad and seem to have perfected hailing a cab. Oh and I do enjoy drinking.
Do you think we'll do?
In all seriousness - is there levels - say could I start at a low level and work up? I need a team!! And are there any held locally to Wales?
My horse is bold and an efficient hunter, a little tapped as he can and will keep jumping the 5 bar to get out of the field to go hunting etc. I am a little mad and seem to have perfected hailing a cab. Oh and I do enjoy drinking.
Do you think we'll do?
In all seriousness - is there levels - say could I start at a low level and work up? I need a team!! And are there any held locally to Wales?
archoak
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Essentially, a team consisting of four riders (each on a horse
) set off from the start at the sort of speed where you can't see for the wind-induced tears and proceed to hurl themselves over hedges, ditches and whatever else the landowner can cobble together from things around the farm, as quickly as possible. Fastest three times in each team count, so if you fall off then it's tough sh*t, your team-mates will give you a cursory glance to check you're wailing with pain and kick on.
Teams should have a moderately amusing name, preferably containing at least one swear word and a political reference to sodding Lefties. Team members invariably consist of one good old chap in his 50s who looks like he'll fall off if the horse moves forward but will defy all laws of physics to get the quickest time of the day, a mad but lovely woman in her 40s, a buxom 20-something girl with a fondness for a whisky mac and who may or may not be nobbling the old man, and whatever poor sod they can blackmail into taking up the 4th slot.
Horses will be a bunch of mad TBs, invariably a bit wonky but TCing is the only thing they've taken to, a nice ISH and a slightly hairy cob masquerading as an ISH.
Consumption of alcohol pre-race is mandatory.
Alternatively, see http://www.teamchasing.co.uk/ for more appropriate info
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LOL
A girl from our yard competed today wherever Rosie was, they came 7th in the intermediate, I think she would be on the nice ISH
Essentially, a team consisting of four riders (each on a horse
Teams should have a moderately amusing name, preferably containing at least one swear word and a political reference to sodding Lefties. Team members invariably consist of one good old chap in his 50s who looks like he'll fall off if the horse moves forward but will defy all laws of physics to get the quickest time of the day, a mad but lovely woman in her 40s, a buxom 20-something girl with a fondness for a whisky mac and who may or may not be nobbling the old man, and whatever poor sod they can blackmail into taking up the 4th slot.
Horses will be a bunch of mad TBs, invariably a bit wonky but TCing is the only thing they've taken to, a nice ISH and a slightly hairy cob masquerading as an ISH.
Consumption of alcohol pre-race is mandatory.
Alternatively, see http://www.teamchasing.co.uk/ for more appropriate info
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LOL
RunToEarth
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[ QUOTE ]
Essentially, a team consisting of four riders (each on a horse
) set off from the start at the sort of speed where you can't see for the wind-induced tears and proceed to hurl themselves over hedges, ditches and whatever else the landowner can cobble together from things around the farm, as quickly as possible. Fastest three times in each team count, so if you fall off then it's tough sh*t, your team-mates will give you a cursory glance to check you're wailing with pain and kick on.
Teams should have a moderately amusing name, preferably containing at least one swear word and a political reference to sodding Lefties. Team members invariably consist of one good old chap in his 50s who looks like he'll fall off if the horse moves forward but will defy all laws of physics to get the quickest time of the day, a mad but lovely woman in her 40s, a buxom 20-something girl with a fondness for a whisky mac and who may or may not be nobbling the old man, and whatever poor sod they can blackmail into taking up the 4th slot.
Horses will be a bunch of mad TBs, invariably a bit wonky but TCing is the only thing they've taken to, a nice ISH and a slightly hairy cob masquerading as an ISH.
Consumption of alcohol pre-race is mandatory.
Alternatively, see http://www.teamchasing.co.uk/ for more appropriate info
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Absolutely PMSL at that explanation, you have it down to a t, although my team usually consists of either teenage randiness or Starbucks and her crackers mother, and the only gay man out hunting we could rope into doing it as well.
Honestly- teamchasing is the best social equine thing going and I live for it, nothing beats the feeling of putting the horse back on the lorry safe and comfortably and then spending the next few hours getting shtfaced in the beertent, talking to the randoms of the day and making the hedges grow in your head with every port consumed. To be honest I only have Oshk to teamchase
Essentially, a team consisting of four riders (each on a horse
Teams should have a moderately amusing name, preferably containing at least one swear word and a political reference to sodding Lefties. Team members invariably consist of one good old chap in his 50s who looks like he'll fall off if the horse moves forward but will defy all laws of physics to get the quickest time of the day, a mad but lovely woman in her 40s, a buxom 20-something girl with a fondness for a whisky mac and who may or may not be nobbling the old man, and whatever poor sod they can blackmail into taking up the 4th slot.
Horses will be a bunch of mad TBs, invariably a bit wonky but TCing is the only thing they've taken to, a nice ISH and a slightly hairy cob masquerading as an ISH.
Consumption of alcohol pre-race is mandatory.
Alternatively, see http://www.teamchasing.co.uk/ for more appropriate info
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Absolutely PMSL at that explanation, you have it down to a t, although my team usually consists of either teenage randiness or Starbucks and her crackers mother, and the only gay man out hunting we could rope into doing it as well.
Honestly- teamchasing is the best social equine thing going and I live for it, nothing beats the feeling of putting the horse back on the lorry safe and comfortably and then spending the next few hours getting shtfaced in the beertent, talking to the randoms of the day and making the hedges grow in your head with every port consumed. To be honest I only have Oshk to teamchase
Nailed
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Kick on Kid.. pretty much sums it up
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Ranyhyn
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I know two people in my yard who are both very very good XCers one whose got a mare who's the female equivalent to Oshky and the other has a huge grey TB machine. I have the ISH. So we just need a gay or old guy to chase with us!!!
222262
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Megan2006- Cracking explanation, very well put, sums 90% of teams up.
Rosie - I'd love to disown you as a daughter right now but as it was myself and your step father that encouraged you and lead by (very bad) example into the sport I suppose I can't do anything but forgive you.
I am positive we all teamchase for the social side- I challenge anyone to say that they just do it for the horse...
...many of my best days with horses have been as daughter described, get around as quick as possible, stick the horses on the waggon and lose yourself in the beer tent.
Unfortunately, last Sunday I Rosie lost herself a little bit too much. I took the horse back to allow her to catch up with old friends...
she ended up staying there until the bar closed at 6pm and then her and her equally silly friend persuaded the guy who hosts the chase to have a crack up at his place. You only live once and all that...
Rosie - I'd love to disown you as a daughter right now but as it was myself and your step father that encouraged you and lead by (very bad) example into the sport I suppose I can't do anything but forgive you.
I am positive we all teamchase for the social side- I challenge anyone to say that they just do it for the horse...
...many of my best days with horses have been as daughter described, get around as quick as possible, stick the horses on the waggon and lose yourself in the beer tent.
Unfortunately, last Sunday I Rosie lost herself a little bit too much. I took the horse back to allow her to catch up with old friends...
she ended up staying there until the bar closed at 6pm and then her and her equally silly friend persuaded the guy who hosts the chase to have a crack up at his place. You only live once and all that...
Ranyhyn
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LOL Rosiie!! Your Ma is giving away your secrets!! (aply named Ma too!)
RunToEarth
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I knew she would come and spoil my fun. She can hardly scald me for drinking as my parents have spent MANY years with Starbuck's parents in the some amazing states after chasing, which is why Sarah and I have turned out like we did, blame it on the parents.
They now have an excuse to come, spend all day in the beer tent and not even have to throw themselves madly over hedges now they have both "grown up".
And final point- mother dearest- it was HIS idea to have a party back at the hall, we only agreed it would be fun, you missed out on a cracking one!
They now have an excuse to come, spend all day in the beer tent and not even have to throw themselves madly over hedges now they have both "grown up".
And final point- mother dearest- it was HIS idea to have a party back at the hall, we only agreed it would be fun, you missed out on a cracking one!
Ranyhyn
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Men never have their own ideas Rosiie only ones us women let them think are theirs!!!!!
RunToEarth
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Haha, well we simply suggested his house was warmer, larger and stocked with more alcohol than the rapidly deteriorating and dark beer tent, we let him work the rest out for himself...
Ranyhyn
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Sounds like idea insertion to me - good effort!!!
legaldancer
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It's the best fun you can have with your clothes on...
Ranyhyn
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I need PHOTOS!
duggan
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Perfect description. Although i'm not sure which one I am!
The people are wonderful, its a proper community. But you're not helping yourself by living in Wales...we've just stolen an awesome open horse from deepest darkest Wales as the travelling was too prohibitive. Have a look on www.teamchasing.co.uk and see where they are, and go on the message board if you decide you'd like to find a team.
Prepare to be scared
Prepare to make lots of new friends.
Prepare to be offered Port,Gin and all sorts of indescribable liquids that actually taste rather nice........
And prepare to squeal like a girl when you clear the course as it's such a rush!
The people are wonderful, its a proper community. But you're not helping yourself by living in Wales...we've just stolen an awesome open horse from deepest darkest Wales as the travelling was too prohibitive. Have a look on www.teamchasing.co.uk and see where they are, and go on the message board if you decide you'd like to find a team.
Prepare to be scared
Prepare to make lots of new friends.
Prepare to be offered Port,Gin and all sorts of indescribable liquids that actually taste rather nice........
And prepare to squeal like a girl when you clear the course as it's such a rush!
SpottedCat
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These give a good idea - riders eye view!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcdLzv9w19o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVoiJH-YtsQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcdLzv9w19o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVoiJH-YtsQ
Llanali
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I so wish I hadn't sold my skinny minnie jumping machine mare....she d have loved it, but unfortunately, at the time, keeping her brain in one piece for BSJA in preparation for sale was more important.
Currently looking for another one- if I get one, will someone let me join in and let me hold their hand and scream?? I'll be the busty 20 something= preferably not knocking off the older men- esp. not the ones in the local teams my brother chases with!!!
Currently looking for another one- if I get one, will someone let me join in and let me hold their hand and scream?? I'll be the busty 20 something= preferably not knocking off the older men- esp. not the ones in the local teams my brother chases with!!!