 July
25th
/27th
2008
Littlelodge
Farm, Santon
Downham, Suffolk
Howdy
folks and welcome to our annual trail ride weekend in Thetford
Forest- looking forward to meeting friends , old and new on this
years ride. The intention for the weekend is to have some good
riding, good food, good chat & some fun games and activities.
This is a charitable fund raising event and our charities this year
are my local dog rescue centre and the Blue Cross who re- home cats,
dogs, horses and any other animals that come their way. More info
about our charities to come later. We have previously raised money
for local hospital wards, McMillan nurses, a therapeutic riding
centre, ILPH – time for mans best friend to get a slice of the
action !!
New
for 2008 the weekend officially starts on the Friday evening &
we will be developing our reality riding competition. We will also
have a slightly different arrangement for parking and horse penning
and you will need to park & pen as per instructions.
For
those who may be new to the western trail ride this is a quiet, safe
and steady ride suitable for all members of the family to join in,
designed for all levels of ability and experience. We ride in
escorted groups- small or large depending on what folk want. If you
want to head off with a map that’s fine- we will save you some chow
if you get lost !! We try and ensure that the ride provides for
everyone- whatever you may want .You have to let me know ! Goody bags
and rosettes for all riders. A chance to win a camera courtesy of
AQHA. Raffle and prize draw .Public liability insurance is provided
by AQHA for all riders.
The
schedule for the weekend will be flexible so you can ride as much or
as little as you like but the bare bones are………
Friday
– arrive from 4 pm onwards registration and camp set up.
Unescorted ride outs for those who want it.
Self
catering food arrangements but we will probably organise a communal
Chinese meal for those who want to join in.
Saturday
9.30 pre trail safety talk
10 am
first ride out into the forest for the early birds
1.00 back
to base –self catering lunch.
2pm
Reality riding competition in the field –
Unescorted
rides out for those who want to
5.30
food !! evening camp fire and chat
we are working on some entertainment !!
Sunday
9 am early ride out
11.30
breakfast/brunch
afternoon
– free for you to ride if you want
Campsite
cleared before 6.00
We
can provide maps of the forest for those who may want to undertake
some orienteering of their own. There will also be guided rides for
those who want to saunter in company.
Our
campsite is basic- a water meadow- so we have a river to practice
getting the horses into. Horses will be kept in electric pens- please
bring your own
we cannot provide stakes/tape but you may be able to share a hook up
/connection -speak to ride organiser . We have access to a
portaloos. People sleep in their lorries or tents or trailers. We
have a marquee in case of bad weather.
Thetford
offers a variety of activities for the non riders so there are plenty
of other things to do – cycling, walking & the activity centre.
Dogs are welcome but need to be kept on a lead and under control at
ALL times, please.
The
following entry form needs to be back with us by July 3rd
to guarantee a place – However
entries received by June 1st
qualify for early bird discount. Late entries may be accepted if
space permits at a small supplement and at rider organisers
discretion.
We
look forward to seeing you on the trail and please do not hesitate to
contact us if you require further information.
Chris
Kent & Mike Dawson
Ride
team
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