Priory Court Farm Starts New JumpCross Season

Press Release

The new JumpCross season at Priory Court Farm, Polegate, East Sussex got off to a great start when the first training day of the year took place on Sunday, May 2.

Amongst those who attended were two local riders, Hannah Reed and Natalie Young, who braved the Bank Holiday weekend rain. This was the first time Hannah had tried JumpCross on her new horse Dora, and was delighted when they won the competition at the end of the training.

The results were:
1st Hannah Reed on Dora
2nd Corrine Sawyer on Tornado
3rd Katy Greenaway on Mikey

Another training day was held on Sunday, June 6. Many riders took part in the day which included training on the course over banks and ditches, steps and the water complex, before taking part in a group competition at the end.

Two groups of six riders took part. JumpCross regulars, Chris Pearson and his horse Friday were joined by his wife, Vicky, and her horse, Splash, who both had a great time and did really well in the competition round.

Results:
Intro – 2’0” – 2’6”

1st Anne Cooper on Ellie
2nd Chris Pearson on Friday
3rd Vicky Pearson on Splash

Group 3 – 2’9”

1st Lily Hawkins on Bootlace Megan
2nd Gemma Payne on Musket
3rd Kelvin Lawrence on Manhattan

The site at Priory Court Farm in Polegate, like many other JumpCross courses is designed to provide horse and rider with the experience of cross country without having to worry about the dangers surrounding solid fences making it safer for horse and rider.

JumpCross is an excellent way of training both horse and rider in the art of cross country riding and is suitable for all ages and abilities. JumpCross also combines the excitement of cross-country with the accuracy of show jumping.

Whether a seasoned competitor, nervous rider, coming back to jumping after injury, bringing on a young horse or just looking for something more stimulating - JumpCross is for you.

Training sessions run for approximately two hours and are open to all ages and abilities, headed by accredited JumpCross instructors.

Training sessions are priced at £30 for adults, £25.00 for Juniors and are conducted in groups of no more than six. Pony club members also get 10% off training.

Next dates:

Training Day – Sun 11 th July

Competition – Sunday 12 th September

Training Day with Jeanette Brakewell - Tues 14 th Sept

Jeanette Brakewell Training at Priory Court Farm

International event rider Jeanette Brakewell will be holding a JumpCrossTraining Day on 14 th September

Jeanette is famous for her great partnership with the legendary event horse Over To You.

Together they accumulated four European Team Gold Medals, two Team Silver Olympic Medals and Individual Silver and Bronze at the World Equestrian Games.

For further information on this or on any other training day dates please contact Liz or Therese Cousens on 01323 647776 or email priorycourtfarm@btinternet.com or view the websites: www.jumpcross.com and www.priorycourtfarm.co.uk

Fiona Seymour on Timstar		Lily Hawkins on Bootlace Megan
Gemma Payne on Musket

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