Entries close midday Saturday 1st June 2024
Late entries, if space available, are subject to £5.00 extra per class
Photographer: LRG Photography

The competition, which is open to all, will run over a mixed course of show jumps and cross-country fences on grass, ridden as a single round. Riders complete the show jumping course of approx. 8 fences, then continue straight onto the XC, which will consist of approx. 10 obstacles. The winner will be the rider who completes the entire course with the fewest number of penalties in the show jumping and XC overall, and closest to the optimum XC time.

Bookings will be taken online only at www.lodgefarmcrosscountry.com.

ENTRY FEE: £45.00

PRIZES ACCORDING TO ENTRIES
ROSETTES TO 10th PLACE

Incorporating qualifiers for The Sunshine Tour Championships, SEEL Arena Eventing Championship and BRC Area 10 Combined Challenge Area Qualifier

Withdrawals: Those who withdraw by email before the closing date will have their entry fee, less an admin fee of £5 per class, refunded. Entry fees in any other circumstances will not be refunded. All competitors who withdraw for whatever reason should inform the Show Secretary on 07814 389551 or by email: bookings@lodgefarmcrosscountry.co.uk

Entries: Entries close midday Saturday 1st June after which any entries received, if space available, will be subject to £4 extra per class.
Online entries only: lodgefarmcrosscountry.co.uk/booking
No email or telephone entries.
Horse/ponies must be 4yrs old or over.
Riders must be 8 years or over by the date of the competition.
Withdrawals: Those who withdraw by email before the closing date will have their entry fee, less an admin fee of £5 per class, refunded. Entry fees in any other circumstances will not be refunded. All competitors who withdraw for whatever reason should inform the Show Secretary on 07814 389551 or by email: bookings@lodgefarmcrosscountry.co.uk
Times: Times will be given for all classes. These will be posted online after 3pm on Thursday 6 June.
Course: The Eventers Challenge course is made up of a combination of approx. 8 show jumps and approx. 10 cross country obstacles. Riders complete the show jumping course, then ride straight out onto the cross-country course and ride the XC obstacles. There will be no break in between. The winners will be the competitors with the least number of penalties in the show jumping and XC, and closest to the optimum XC time.
Dress: Correct riding attire must be worn in all classes. Cross-country colours or show jackets are acceptable, but body protectors must be worn. Correctly fitting hard hat manufactured to one of the minimum current standards (PAS 015 (2011) and VG1 with a kitemark, ASTM F1163: 2004a onwards with an SEI mark, SNELL E2016 with a SNELL label and number, AS/NZS 3838, from 2006 onwards with SAI global mark), BS EN1384:2023 with a three-point linkage properly adjusted and fastened, must be worn at all times when mounted at Lodge Farm. Hair must be kept no longer than collar length. Body protectors must be worn when competing in the cross-country phase and Level 3 blue BETA 2018 standard will be required when riding at any event. The purple BETA 2009 safety certification will no longer be permitted for use at competitions.
Bibs: Printed numbers will be issued. Please make sure you have your own competition bib with you. Bibs must be worn on top of clothing/body protectors with number showing.
Qualifiers:
• Sunshine Tour — Top four from 70cm, 80am and 90cm qualify for the Eventers Challenge Championships at The All England Showground, Hickstead, from 12-13 September 2024. Visit www.sunshinetour.co.uk.
• South East Eventers League Arena Eventing — Top 10 from 80cm, 90cm and 100cm qualify for the SEEL AE Championship in 2025. Visit www.south-east-eventers-league.co.uk/league.
• BRC Area 10 Area Qualifier — See separate Schedule for details on how to enter. If you wish to enter the BRC Qualifier please enter through your Club and not direct to Lodge Farm. Please Note: All riders will compete in the main competition and Sunshine Tour/SEEL Champs, scores will then be used for the Area Qualifier results. There will be no separate section for BRC.
Please abide by any signage. Spectators are welcome but please park as directed and not in the lorry park. Please keep children under close supervision. All dogs must be kept on SHORT leads (non-extending) at all times.
The ruling of the Judges, Fence Judges, Timekeepers and Stewards is final. A deposit of £15.00 must be lodged prior to an objection (in writing), which will be returned if the objection is upheld.

The Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to any class for whatever reason they deem necessary, to disqualify any rider at any stage, to alter the schedule at any time. Should the event be abandoned then a £4.00 admin fee will be retained on all refunds.

No liability shall fall on the Organisers, Landowners, Judges and Officials in respect of any loss, damage or injury howsoever caused and all competitors are deemed to be liable to indemnify the said persons in respect of any such loss, damage or injury.