Highclere ride

[seabiscuit]

Is anyone doing this on the 13th? I'd quite like to go but am a bit worried it's for XC peeps (and people that jump) and as we're not jumping yet I wasn't sure whether we'd be allowed! Has anyone done it before?

[LuckyRed]

I'm planning on doing it - and whilst I'd like to jump a few we certainly wont be jumping all of them! Have never been to this one before but I'm told its a good one - what time are you planning to get there? I'd be quite happy to come round with you if you like ..... although I can't promise a perfectly well behaved horse he is pretty good!

[seabiscuit]

Well it looks like we may be doing the ride - someone else on my yard has done it before too so we're going to go! She said it is always really busy no matter what time you go, so be prepared to wait before starting. LuckyRed what time do you reckon you'll be going? I don't think we've decided yet....

[LuckyRed]

HI seabiscuit - I'm not sure yet but I usually try to get to the rides nearer the start time - that allows for delays and problems so I would think between 10 and 11.

[KateD]

Guys, did you do this ride? I did it a few years back and it was one of the nicest days out I can remember - did all the jumps too! Going to do it in August definitely.

[seabiscuit]

No I didn't! My friend who was going to take us, her horse went lame the week before so we couldn't get there (then Bran started his ear shaking but that's another story)....the week after the ride me and the OH went for a walk around that area and saw all the signs...looks like it would have been a lovely ride, so I'm going to aim for the August one!