The BC Gateways are competitions in 3 parts, designed to be fun for newcomers to the sport of Competition Carriage Driving and for other, more experienced, drivers.
The rules and Compulsory Shapes (dressage test) can be found on the British Carriage driving website - www.britishcarriagedriving.co.uk/gateway
The dressage arena size will be decided once we have closed entries, to best suit the turn-outs
Classes:
Winners will qualify to compete at the National Championships in September. NOTE: To qualify any driver must be a FULL member of BC, or a BC affiliated club
Alternative Fun Class
For those that are not FULL member of BC, or a BC affiliated club, they will be entered into the fun class which will not be held against the clock.
Places are strictly limited - to be added to the waiting list, please contact - scdc.kayti.harvey@gmail.com
Pleasure Drive - from 1pm
An interval drive through quiet lanes and restricted byways. The route will be a minimum of 5 miles, although we are working to see if we can get a fallen tree removed for a longer route! We will confirm distance the week before the event. The route is not marshalled but will be flagged and a map given. A shorter route is also possible (2 - 3 miles) please email to let us know (scdc.kayti.harvey@gmail.com)
ENTRIES CLOSE - MONDAY 15th MAY
Dummer Down Farm - www.dummerdownfarm.com
The farm is not far from M3, just south of Basingstoke. With horseboxes, please access from A30, turning onto Duxford Lane - do not go through Dummer village. There are 2 entrances, please use the driveway signed "Dummer Down Farm", not the entrance for the Cricket Centre#
There is a Cafe on site, open from 8am to 4pm
Dummer Down Farm, RG25 2AR