25/08/2025
Thinking of entering our Hunter trials on the 20th September but want to know more- check out our FAQ’s below
FAQ for our Hunter trials:
❓ What do I need to wear?
✅A body protector of any year recommended standards as long as it fits well.
✅Riding suitable footwear- wellies are NOT permitted
✅Number bib- we can provide these (unless you have an air jacket) please make sure long pony tails are tied up so we can see the numbers 💪🏻
✅Riding hat- skull cap style without a fixed peak.
❓When do I find out my times?
⏰Times will be released on the THURSDAY before the event between 2-4pm
❓When do entries close?
⏰ Entries close the Monday before the event at midnight
⏰Late entries will be accepted through my riding life until Wednesday at midnight for an extra £2 fee per class.
⏰ Once entries close on the Monday night there will be no refunds or deferrals to a later event.
⏰ On the day entries and class changes may be available it is not guaranteed- please see the secretary to discuss this.
❓What facilities are on site?
🚽 There is a portaloo onsite outside of the lorry parking area for all competitors
🍔 On The Hoof Catering will be onsite all day serving hot and cold food and drinks
📸 Happy Hoof Pics will be out on course. There will be flyers in the secretary tent for you to purchase your photos online after the event.
⛑️ Marshalls, ambulance and other members of Castle Farm team are all on hand to make sure you are safe and you enjoy yourselves
💩 There are wheel barrows and scoops to pick up any droppings horses do on the lorry park- these are our livery paddocks and we want them to be clean and tidy. Please do not skip out your Lorry.
🗑️ Please make sure all litter goes in the bins either in the lorry park or in the secretary field
❓ Can I bring my dog?
🐶 NO DOGS are permitted onsite at all, it is for the safety of horses and riders
❓ How does the scoring work?
🏆 Judges add up penalty points for any combination who have not gone clear. Those who end on 0 are judged against the time it took them to do the timed section which includes the gate and 1 or 2 fences.
Penalty points are awarded for the following
2️⃣0️⃣ Failure to shut gate properly
2️⃣0️⃣ 1st refusal run out or circle
4️⃣0️⃣ 2nd refusal run out or circle
❌ Elimination 3rd refusal run out or circle
❌ Elimination fall of horse and rider
❌ Error of course.
Scores will be in the secretary tent once calculated- this takes time as they have to be collected on course.
❓ How does the gate work?
🌟40,60cm travel through the open gate. (Timer starts here)
🌟70,8,90cm stop (timer starts here) unrope and open the gate (mounted or unmounted) if unmounted make sure you are through the flags, don’t dismount too early. Go through the gate, turn around close and re rope.
Failure to do the gate back up properly in the 70,80,90 will result in 20 penalty points
