Berks and Bucks Draghounds at Woolley on 11th February 2024
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Berks and Bucks Draghounds at Woolley on 11th February 2024 is being organised by James Mitchell and the booking agent is Equine Bookings
Event Opens: | 11/02/2024 00:00 |
Booking Closes: | 11/02/2024 09:00 |
Withdrawal Date: | 11/02/2024 |
Times Issued: |
11/02/2024 (not before 6pm)
(Emailed to Attendees by Organiser) |
(18 and over)
Please make sure we have emergency contact details for the parent/guardian for any riders 12 and under. Ideally not the same as the adult rider who is accompanying them.
Please make sure we have emergency contact details for the parent/guardian for any riders 12 and under. Ideally not the same as the adult rider who is accompanying them.
12-17 years
Withdrawal Date: 11/02/2024
No Refunds after the withdrawal date for whatever reason. Before this date full refunds to be given. Discretion of organiser can be used after withdrawal date
In the unfortunate situation of the event having to cancel all entries will be refunded in full minus any booking fees
After the closing date please contact the event Secretary info@horse-events.co.uk to make any changes
Before the closing date please login to your Horse Events Account and cancel your entry. If a refund is due this will be processed automatically. To withdraw after the closing date please contact the event Secretary info@horse-events.co.uk
Woolley
Wantage
OX12 8NL
To follow.
If you have not hunted with us before or you are the parent of a child coming hunting, you MUST email the Hon Secretaries in advance to discuss the Meet and the suitability of you (or your child) for it. You can email them on honsecretaries@berksandbucksdraghunt.org they are a friendly duo and there to answer any questions you may have.
MOUNTED FOLLOWERS If you’re riding a horse that is liable to kick then it should wear a red ribbon in its tail and if you’re riding a young or inexperienced horse it should wear a green ribbon in its tail. Ribboned horses should be ridden safely and appropriately in the feild. If you wish to attend a meet and you are not a member then it is normal to contact one of the Hon Secretaries prior to the meet to let them know you are intending to attend. If you are inexperienced at riding with the Drag please point the out during the conversation and they will be happy to pass on any relevant guidance. If you are unable to contact one of the Hon Secretaries prior to arriving at the meet please introduce yourself to them at the meet and, again, if you are inexperienced then please point this out to them and they will provide you with guidance. Children under 5yo should be on a lead rein. Children who are to be on a lead rein with a responsible adult should be at a maximum ratio of 1:2 of adult to children. Children off the lead rein who are being supervised by a responsible adult should be at a maximum ratio as decided by the adult depending on the experience of the children, the experience of the adult and the nature/experience of their mounts. Children and young persons under the age of 18 who wish to attend unsupervised may do so but they should have a Pony Club C Test qualification or similar qualification or equivalent experience. Here is a link to the Pony Club C Test http://www.pcuk.org/index.php/tests_and_achievements/efficiency_tests/c_standard/ There are meets that are specifically designed for children or inexperienced riders, the Newcomer’s/Children’s meets and the Lead Rein meets. Please contact one of the Hon Secretaries for details. Although use of mobile phones are not encouraged while riding with the Draghunt, we advise you to bring one with you in case of emergency and have emergency contact details on your person. We will endeavour to clear the lines of hazards prior to the meet but if you spot a hazard whilst riding like a hole, low hanging branch, stray wire or broken rail point it out clearly to the riders following you and pass it on to the other riders if it is pointed out to you. You should wear clothing appropriate to the risks you are likely to encounter. This may be appropriate to cold and wet weather, jumping fences and riding at speed. You may want to consider a skullcap and/or a body protector meeting current standards. If the Field Master feels you are a danger to yourself or others they may tell you to go home. You are responsible for your own Health & Safety and that of those around you. Obey instructions given by the Field Master. Do not jump what you are not confident to jump. FOOT FOLLOWERS AND ATV USERS Children should be supervised at all times. ATV guidance is available here: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ais33.pdf As general rules ATV users should consider not carrying passengers unless the vehicle is specifically designed to do so, driving on roads unless suitably licensed, wearing appropriate safety clothing and undergoing suitable training. ATV users should not crowd horses or hounds and switch off the engine if they approach or seem distressed by your presence. HOUNDS Hounds will be kept to one side at meets and should not be approached without the Huntsman’s permission. If you see a stray hound whilst out Draghunting please let any Masters or Staff know. If you find a hound who is stuck in brambles, or trapped in wire, do not approach them but let any Masters or Staff know.
Directions : From M4 Junc 14 take the A338 from Shefford towards Wantage, just past the ‘National Animal Welfare Trust Berkshire’ on the left, take the unnamed road turning on the right (signposted to Woolley 2, Brightwalton 2.5 and Farnborough 4) Home Farm can be found on the right after a mile or so. A338 from Wantage towards Shefford, Hungerford. Over the ridgeway follow this for a while, past turning on the right for North Fawley, take the left hand turn into Mitchell Road signposted to Woolley by the war memorial. Follow the road past Woolley Barns, at the cross road, turn left and Home Farm can be found on the right after a few hundred yards or so.
Please ensure you read & understand our Code of Conduct before you come drag hunting with us.
Liability: Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or his tenant, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. Entries are only accepted on this basis.
Health and Safety: Organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health and Safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all the officials and stewards.