CLASSES FOR THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE RIDE MAY 2024
Day 1 - 17 May 24
Class 1. The Exmoor Stallion 3 day 120km (40/40/40) GER. A class of 120km over three days. The same 40km loop will be ridden each day but the direction will be changed on Day Two to make it a different riding experience. To be able to enter this class combinations must be at OPEN level and have completed a minimum 40km endurance ride in 2024.
Class 2. The Fawn 25km PR. OPEN TO ALL. Non-members will pay a Temporary Day Membership.
Day 2 - 18 May 24
Class 3. Golden Horseshoe 2 day 160km (80/80) GER The Flagship Class! A two day class, covering an 80km loop with an on course vet gate at Brendon Manor Trekking Centre. The route will be ridden in reverse on Day Two. Combinations must be ADVANCED and have ridden a minimum of 60km endurance ride in 2024.
Class 4. The Stag 2 day 120km (80/40) GER A two day class; on day one you will ride the same loop as the Golden Horseshoe class and have an on-course vetgate at Brendon Manor Trekking Centre. On day two you will ride the 40km loop. Combinations must be ADVANCED and have completed a minimum 60km endurance ride in 2024.
Class 6. The Hind 2 day 80km (40/40) GER. Starting and finishing at the venue you will have the opportunity to ride the 40km loop in both directions over the two days. To be able to enter this class Combinations must be at OPEN level and have completed a minimum 40km endurance ride in 2024.
Day 3 - 19 May 24
Class 5. The Fox 80km GER. Following the same loop as the Golden Horseshoe and the Stag with an on course vet gate at Brendon Manor Trekking Centre. Combinations must be ADVANCED and have completed a minimum 60km endurance ride in 2024.
Class 7. The Otter 40km GER. Starting and finishing at the venue. To be able to enter this class combinations must be a minimum of OPEN level and have completed a 32km endurance ride in 2024.
Class 8. The Otter Cub 40km NOVICE GER. Starting and finishing at the venue. To be able to enter this class combinations must be a minimum of NOVICE level and have completed a 32km endurance ride in 2024.
Class 9. Bambi 25km PR. OPEN TO ALL. Non-members will pay a Temporary Day Membership. The same route as Friday but ridden in reverse to keep it fresh!
Classes 2 and 9 are open to all riders but it is recommended that this should not be viewed as a first endurance riding experience unless coming from an area with similar terrain.
All qualification rides must be completed by 6th May 2024 as a combination. Qualifications will be checked on submitting your ride entry and your entry may be refused if they do not comply. Please contact us if you need an extension as we know that sometimes life happens or rides get cancelled!
A rider can 'elevate' in any class that has a vet gate. You must pass the vetting at that vet gate which includes any morning trot-ups (i.e. for the two day classes you must present your horse to the vet in the morning). On passing the vet you will be credited with the distance achieved and a Grade will be awarded. You must let the vet steward know after you have passed the vet and prior to the time you are due to start your next 'loop'. If the start time passes you will be recorded as a Retired On Course without the benefit of an elevation.