Glebe House club event
August 5, 2023 at 9:00 am
5 + 6 August 2023
[Note a National Regional event will run in parallel. If you wish to enter the Regional, go to the BC website here >>]
Glebe Farm, West Grinstead Estate, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8NE
by kind permission of Jane and Tony Robinson
Organised by Brockham Harness Club
Run under British Carriagedriving rules
| No. | Class | Dressage test |
| 1 | Novice pony | BC Novice A |
| 2 | Novice horse | BC Novice A |
| 1 | Open singe pony | BC Open Singles A |
| 1 | Open single horse | BC Open Singles A |
| 5 | Multiples | BC Open Pairs A |
A regional event will run concurrently with the club event but this has a separate schedule and entries. Regional competitors will find these on the BC website under Events.
Details
Dressage tests will run concurrently with Regional classes.
The cones will be driven shortly after dressage.
Marathon, all classes: 2 section marathon, 6 obstacles which may include water.
Regional Compeititors will drive 7 obstacles so make sure to check with the event paperwork which obstacle club competitors will omit.
We will do our best to accommodate requests for particular start times provided they are received at the time of entry.
Saturday evening
Saturday evening party to include “Slick Dick’s Bike Challenge” and Dog Show. Everybody is welcome.
Provisional Timetable
Friday 4 August
Stable field open
Obstacles open for inspection from 12 noon.
Saturday 6 August
Dressage for all classes. Cones to follow
Evening food, drink and entertainment
Sunday 7 August
The Marathon will start at approximately 9.30-10am
Prize giving will take place as soon as possible at the end of the marathon. Rosettes will be awarded for competitors placed 1st to 6th in all classes
Facilities
Water and toilets will be provided in the horsebox park
Entry fees
Entries close on 1 August 2023 Withdrawals prior to this date will receive a full refund. After this date, a refund will be at the organisers’ discretion, depending on circumstances.
The entry fee for all classes for Brockham Harness Club members is £100. The fee for all classes for non-members is £110 to include two-day membership of the club. There is a £20 discount for all drivers under 18 years of age at 1 January 2023.
Novice drivers must not have competed in open events at club level or at intermediate or above at national level.
Basic rules
All drivers must carry public liability insurance
Access is permitted to the Glebe Farm Estate for the duration of the competition only
All horses and ponies must be over 4 years old
In accordance with British Carriagedriving Rules, it is compulsory for properly secured hard hats and body/back protectors to be worn by everyone on the carriage for the duration of the marathon.
Entrants should satisfy themselves that the condition of their vehicle, harness and safety equipment are adequate to meet the demands of competition driving.
All carriages must comply with British Carriagedriving rules regarding track widths.
Drivers must be accompanied at all times by a competent groom of at least 14 years old. Junior whips must be accompanied by an experienced adult.
All lorries and trailers must carry fire extinguishers
The organisers reserve the right to remove any person whose conduct is deemed to be against the best interests of the sport
** Dogs are to be kept on leads at all times **
Health and safety
Health and Safety standards will be in force always. All persons on the show ground or course will be held responsible to comply with these standards at all times and will not put themselves or any other person at risk in any way. Any accident shall be reported to the Safety Officer or Event Secretary at the time of the occurrence. A report shall be entered into the Accident Report Book and the relevant forms completed.
Event secretary
Adam Wyllie
Tel: 07803 068076
Email: adam@adamwyllie.co.uk