Shire Lane Hunter Trials, photograph by John Bell
The Kimblewick Hunt organises a variety of different events for you and your horse outside the hunting season, from sponsored rides and hunter trials to horse shows. See below for details.
A beautiful ride in the grounds of the elegant Stratfield Saye House, home to the Dukes of Wellington since 1817, by kind permission of Lord and Lady Mornington. The ride is approximately ten miles with 25-30 optional fences.
Refreshments and hot and cold drinks are available on site, with photography by www.evespics.co.uk
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A welcoming hunter trial on a private cross-country course high in the Chilterns. This lovely course is only used twice a year for competition, and is extremely well cared for. There are pairs (2’6”-2’9”), junior and senior novice (2’6”-2’9”) and open (3’-3’4”) classes, and many cups to be won.
Refreshments and hot and cold drinks are available on site, with professional photographer.
More details of the ride, and advance entries, will be available here during the summer.
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A 12-mile course through spectacular countryside, mostly on private land, with 60 fences approx 2’6” high, with 20 more challenging options at about 3’6”. They are all well constructed and include rails, hedges, water, ditches, banks, impressive tree trunks and several combinations. All fences are optional and there is a short cut if your horse gets tired. The route is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, passing over grass, woodland, arable and tracks.
For more details, see the Ride’s website: www.sosr.org.uk.
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