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The course will be approximately 3 km comprising of about 22 natural and fixed fences. Maximum height of fixed fences approximately 1.10m (3'7") |
Section A |
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Prizes in Kind. Rosettes to 6th place. |
Section B |
Run as a speed class against the clock. The fastest team wins.
Riders to be 16 years and over. |
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Prizes in kind. Rosettes to 6th place.
Prizes: 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £50
Ian Pocock Perpetual Challenge Trophy to the winning team.
Special prizes: All Ladies; Taunton Vale Foxhounds; Hunt Team; Junior (average competitor age of 21 or younger) |
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CLASS 2 - CHESTERTON HUMBERTS NATIONAL TEAM CHASE QUALIFIER
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The two highest placed teams that have not previously qualified will qualify for the Chesterton Humberts National Team Chase Championships to be hosted by the Fernie, Leicestershire. The course will be approximately 3000m with about 24 natural and fixed fences. Speed class. Minimum height of fixed fences approximately 1.10m (3'7"). Riders to be 16 years and over. |
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Prizes: 1st £600, 2nd £300, 3rd £200, 4th £100, 5th £50
Rosettes to 6th place
Special prizes: Taunton Vale Foxhounds; Veterans (average competitor age of 40 or older); Hunt Team (competitors to be members of the same hunt). There
will also be a prize to the oldest competitor completing the course. |
CLASS 3 - FUN CLASS |
The course will be approximately 2.5 km with about 20 natural and fixed fences. Maximum height of fixed fences approximately 0.85m (2'9"). To be run against a bogey time based on a speed of 475 meters per minute. Competitors will not be permitted to carry stop watches. |
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Prizes in kind
Rosettes to 6th place. |
ENTRY FEES (including medical cover) |
Class 1
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Entry Fee: £100
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Class 2
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Entry Fee: £130
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Class 3
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Entry Fee: £80 |
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Entries are accepted only with full fees. To include a free programme.
To be sent to the secretary, before the closing date Tuesday 9th March.
(e-mail or fax entries will only be accepted with Debit/Credit card payment by telephoning the Pontispool Office on 01823 461196 Monday to Friday between 9.30 am and 2.30 pm).
Deposit on numbers: £10.00 per team payable on the day.
Entries, if accepted after the closing date, will incur a £20 surcharge. |
TIMES |
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These will be posted on the website www.pontispool.com by 12noon Friday 12th March. Alternatively please phone the Pontispool Office on 01823 461196 for your times between 12pm and 2 pm on Friday 12th March.
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DIRECTIONS
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From Junction 25 or 26 of the M5 follow signs for Taunton, then Wiveliscombe and Norton Fitzwarren (B3227). Pass through Norton Fitzwarren then follow the brown Pontispool Farm tourist signs. If using Sat Nav please use postcode TA4 1BH.
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STABLING & ACCOMMODATION
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On site stabling is available at £22 per night including straw bedding. Please telephone the Pontispool office on 01823 461196 or email info@pontispool.com to arrange. For local accommodation telephone the Pontispool office or visit the website www.pontispool.com
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SPONSORS
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The Taunton Vale Foxhounds would like to thank all those who have generously helped with the sponsorship.
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CANCELLATION |
It is the competitor’s responsibility to check that the event is still on. In the event of cancellation a notice will be posted on www.pontispool.com and a recorded message on 01823 461196 |
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The Course will be open for inspection from 2pm Saturday 13th March.
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