The new cross country course, designed by renowned course builder Tony McManmon, has a range of 40 obstacles, from ditches to banks, water complexes to steps, this course has it all with each fence having a variety of heights to suit all levels of horses and riders.

The cross country will be open every Sunday throughout the summer from 10.30am to 4pm for “Go-As-You-Please” or can also be booked for use any other time by appointment, weather permitting.

Rules of use for Mill Yard Cross Country Course "Go-As-You-Please":

• Hats - BSI Kite marked PAS015 or BS EN1384 must be worn at all times. when mounted, with the chinstrap fastened.  (No fixed peaks.)
• A body protector must be worn at all times.
• Proper riding footwear must be worn at all times when mounted. 
• Anyone wearing muckers, wellies or trainers will be asked to dismount.
• Everyone must read and sign rule book before entering onto cross country course.
• No one must ride the cross country course unaccompanied.
• All children aged 16 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Children aged 5 years old to 7 years old inclusive must be on a lead rein.
• Children under the age of 5 years are not allowed to ride the cross country course.
•  It is advised that riders have their own public liability and personal accident insurance.
• Everyone must take reasonable care to avoid and prevent accidents occurring, and must obey the rules and instructions from owner and staff.
• Report immediately any defects or problems with the jumps or the course.
•  All dogs must be kept on leads at all times.

Rules for "Two-Phase" Competitions:

• The Events will be judged under British Riding Club rules unless otherwise stated.
•  All competitors must wear a protective helmet, manufactured to the minimum specifications. (PAS015, BSEN1384, SNELL E2001)
• Body Protectors must be worn for the Cross Country Phase.
• Proper riding footwear must be worn.
• Stopwatches must not be worn.
• Jewellery must not be worn (all body piercings must be removed).
• Long hair must be securely tied back.
• Medical Armbands must be worn for Cross Country Phase.
• It is the sole responsibility of the rider or a responsible adult to ensure tack and equipment is safe and suitable.
• Any competitor eliminated on the Cross Country Phase must leave the course immediately at a walk.
• The Organisers reserve the right to amalgamate classes’ dependant on numbers.
•  If entries have to limited, this will be done on the basis of date of receipt, with the earliest getting priority.
• The Organisers reserve the right to deny entry to any competitor.
• It is advised that riders have their own public liability and personal accident insurance.
• Horses must be aged 4 years and over.
• Riders aged 5 years to 7 years must be on a lead rein. Riders under 5 years may not enter.
• Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.

Disclaimer:       

The organisers, judges and assistants accept no responsibility for any accident, damage, illness to horses, owners, riders, ground spectators or property whatsoever.

RIDING, ALTHOUGH A LOT OF FUN, IS STILL A RISK SPORT AND ANYONE PARTAKING DOES SO AT HIS OR HER OWN RISK.

Clear rounds for Wednesday 26^th August (Mini Jump Challenge SJ&XC):
League abandoned due to weather.

Clear rounds for Wednesday 19^th August (Mini Jump Challenge SJ&XC):
2’3: Sarah Neill on Chico
3’3: Pamela Fox on Jimmy’s Choice

Clear rounds for Wednesday 12^th August (Mini Jump Challenge SJ&XC):
2’3: Sara Morrow on Dougal
2’9: Jacquline Maguire on Mojo, Hazel English on Cindy
3’3: Rachel Baxter on Winters Crossing, Pamela Fox on Jimmy’s Choice

Results for Midway Group Jump Challenge, Sunday 21st June 2009:
Class 1 – 3’3: Terry Smith on Ain’t Mis Behavin, Barbara Johns on Woody Allen, Dawn Clerkin on The Sailors Girl, Lorraine Patton Cragganmore, Nicky Calligan on Turbo, Emma Brown on Cousin Jack, Alison Murphy on Millie, Sarah Moore on What a Diamond, Leigh Beaugie on Hugo, Jackie Sempey on Vesey.
Class 2 – 2’9: Gemma Galligan on Boolies Dreamer, Albert Lowry on Oh Dear, Nicky Galligan on Chazamataz, James McEvoy on Credit Crunch, Carol Lamberton on Slievenisky Shadrak, Laura McSparron on Creative Lady, Stephen Richardson on Tupele, Amy Richardson on Blue Jazz, Rachelle Harding on Sparkling Clover, Trevor Smith on Daisy, Gemma Galligan on The Travelling Bandit, Rebecca McConnell on Change of Heart, Ryan Thompson on Pandora’s Box, Paul Glendening on Lucy, Marnie Crerar on Daddy Long Legs, Tori Dixon on Polly, Charlotte Dixon on Corkey, Dermott McCooey on Blondie, Katy McKenzie on Philipa, Katy McKenzie on Millie, Steven Smith on Herbie.
Class 3 – 2’6: Justine Harding on Safety First, Holly Wray on Holiday Chase, Bree Rutledge on Clovermount Zebedee, Catherine Robinson on You’ve Been Tangoed, William Tougher on Cash, Toby Purce on Belmont Toby, Laura McSparron on The Sergeant, Ryan Thompson on Pandora’s Box.

Results for Two-phase on Sunday 26^th April:
Class 1, 3’3 Open, sponsored by NFU Mutual,
1^st Lois Knox riding Missteeq
2^nd John-Joe McCrickard riding Only One
3^rd Claire Foster riding Elamo Lucky Charm
Class 2, 2’9 Over 18yrs, sponsored by NFU Mutual,
1^st Anne Killen riding Popeye
2^nd Amy Chambers riding Fudge
3^rd Jaemi Cochrane riding Kilpatrick Honey
4^th Anne MacOscar riding Dark Rose
Class 3, 2’9 17yrs and Under, sponsored by Farmline,
1^st Ruth English riding Jamie
2^nd Sarah Tate riding Tosca
3^rd Zoe Woods riding Peachy
4^th Kenzie Stephenson riding Brocklamont Girl
Class 4, 2’3 Over 18yrs, sponsored by Farmline,
1^st Wendy McCaughan riding Charlie
2^nd Kerry Gilmore riding Shannon
3^rd Laura McDermott riding Jack
4^th Sharon Cowan riding Calin King
Class 5, 2’3 17yrs and Under,
1^st Jessica Knowles riding Jasper
2^nd Sarah Neill riding Chico
3^rd Philippa Herron riding Sam
4^th Stephie Jackson riding Jasper