All entries are online via the Horse Events website and you can enter by clicking here. Entry fees are £30 for 16 years and over on 19th September and £20 for 15 years and under. This fee includes a £5 donation to the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance.
Start times are allocated on a first come first served basis, so the sooner you enter the more likely you are to get the time slot you would like.
The Conditions of Entry for the Country Tour Sponsored Ride are set out below and entry implies acceptance of all of these Conditions of Entry by all riders and that the person making the entry has permission to do so on behalf of those being entered.
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CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. The ride will start at 9:30am with the last start time being 12.30pm. The ride is NOT competitive and will not be timed.
2. Hard hats complying with modern safety standards must be worn at all times while mounted, along with suitable clothing & footwear. Back protectors are advisable. All horses/ponies’ tack must be of a safe standard, properly fitted, and checked by the rider or their responsible adult prior to the start of the ride.
3. Children aged 12 & under MUST be accompanied throughout the ride by a responsible adult of 18 years or over. Children aged 13-16 inclusive are permitted to ride unaccompanied provided that either their parent or guardian are happy for them to do so.
4. No horses/ponies under 4 years old and no stallions.
5. The organisers reserve the right to cancel the ride, alter the route and times and retire any horse/pony or rider without stating a reason. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without stating a reason.
6. Riders MUST report to the secretary, who will be at the start, so that we know who has started the ride. They must also report to the secretary on completion of the ride so that we know you have finished safely. This is particularly important as we will not be issuing numbers so this is the only way that we will know that you have safely completed the ride. All riders will be supplied with an emergency number to call if they get lost, and the route will be well signed and there are stewards at various points around the ride to help as well.
7. The route will be clearly marked and should be strictly followed to avoid damaging crops and other private property. Stewards will be present during the day. They are there for your safety so please follow their instructions.
8. Riders MUST ride safely and with consideration to others. Please ASK before passing other riders and do so IN WALK. Remember there are young horses and riders taking part!
9. Please do not drop litter.
10. Entry fees are non-refundable unless the organisers cancel the event.
11. Substitutes are allowed if a rider or horse/pony cannot participate for any reason but the organisers must be notified. By substituting a horse or rider, the rider is confirming their acceptance to these Conditions of Entry and the consent referred to in 3 above if applicable. If you would like to edit your rider details before the closing date of the event please login to your Horse Events account and edit your booking under the ‘MY BOOKING’ Tab. If you would like to change the route (6 or 12 mile) or start time please email info@horse-events.co.uk and if there is space available we will do this for you. For ALL rider substitutions after the closing date of 17th September there is a £5 charge please fill out the following form online at: https://www.horse-events.co.uk/rider-horse-substitutions-form/
12. No dogs or bicycles allowed on the route.
13. There will be a first aider on the day and a veterinary surgeon on call.
14. Participants must follow any Government Covid-related guidelines in place at the time of the event.
15. All riders understand and agree that they ride at their own risk and that they will not hold the organisers responsible for any loss or damage to themselves, their horse/pony, their property, spectators or other people, however caused, and they also confirm that they have their own adequate insurance. Farrier/vet fees will be the responsibility of the owner/rider. NO claim can be made against any of the organisers, for whatever reason.
16. Entry whether online or otherwise means acceptance of all of these Conditions by all riders and confirmation that the person making the entry has permission to do so on behalf of those being entered.
1. The ride will start at 9:30am with the last start time being 12.30pm. The ride is NOT competitive and will not be timed.
2. Hard hats complying with modern safety standards must be worn at all times while mounted, along with suitable clothing & footwear. Back protectors are advisable. All horses/ponies’ tack must be of a safe standard, properly fitted, and checked by the rider or their responsible adult prior to the start of the ride.
3. Children aged 12 & under MUST be accompanied throughout the ride by a responsible adult of 18 years or over. Children aged 13-16 inclusive are permitted to ride unaccompanied provided that either their parent or guardian are happy for them to do so.
4. No horses/ponies under 4 years old and no stallions.
5. The organisers reserve the right to cancel the ride, alter the route and times and retire any horse/pony or rider without stating a reason. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry without stating a reason.
6. Riders MUST report to the secretary, who will be at the start, so that we know who has started the ride. They must also report to the secretary on completion of the ride so that we know you have finished safely. This is particularly important as we will not be issuing numbers so this is the only way that we will know that you have safely completed the ride. All riders will be supplied with an emergency number to call if they get lost, and the route will be well signed and there are stewards at various points around the ride to help as well.
7. The route will be clearly marked and should be strictly followed to avoid damaging crops and other private property. Stewards will be present during the day. They are there for your safety so please follow their instructions.
8. Riders MUST ride safely and with consideration to others. Please ASK before passing other riders and do so IN WALK. Remember there are young horses and riders taking part!
9. Please do not drop litter.
10. Entry fees are non-refundable unless the organisers cancel the event.
11. Substitutes are allowed if a rider or horse/pony cannot participate for any reason but the organisers must be notified. By substituting a horse or rider, the rider is confirming their acceptance to these Conditions of Entry and the consent referred to in 3 above if applicable. If you would like to edit your rider details before the closing date of the event please login to your Horse Events account and edit your booking under the ‘MY BOOKING’ Tab. If you would like to change the route (6 or 12 mile) or start time please email info@horse-events.co.uk and if there is space available we will do this for you. For ALL rider substitutions after the closing date of 17th September there is a £5 charge please fill out the following form online at: https://www.horse-events.co.uk/rider-horse-substitutions-form/
12. No dogs or bicycles allowed on the route.
13. There will be a first aider on the day and a veterinary surgeon on call.
14. Participants must follow any Government Covid-related guidelines in place at the time of the event.
15. All riders understand and agree that they ride at their own risk and that they will not hold the organisers responsible for any loss or damage to themselves, their horse/pony, their property, spectators or other people, however caused, and they also confirm that they have their own adequate insurance. Farrier/vet fees will be the responsibility of the owner/rider. NO claim can be made against any of the organisers, for whatever reason.
16. Entry whether online or otherwise means acceptance of all of these Conditions by all riders and confirmation that the person making the entry has permission to do so on behalf of those being entered.
