Scottish Endurance Riding Club - Grampian Branch Rides Location Map

Kirkhill

Description

A good early season ride with variety of terrain and some gentle climbs.

We have 2 distances: 17 or 27 Km. The 27 Km will be the short route plus a repeat of the forest loop. This year’s venue is Craibstone College (entrance is from the airport roundabout on the A96). Parking will be in the College car park, so no problems with muddy fields.

For those who are new to the sport there will be help and advice on hand to lead you through the preparation with your horse on the day and your admin for the ride.

The route will use the underpass to get to the north side of the dual carriageway, then a farm track up to Marshall Trailers. A hundred yards up the road and we are on the farm track up to the forest at the back of Howe Moss that we have used before. We have cut out the short section of road work round Caskieben, which should make a much more pleasant ride.

Stay for hot soup to warm you up after the ride while you are waiting for your results – patiently (I will be in the caravan too!).

Average speeds in 2007: Tr = 10.95. Pl = 8.02

Average speeds in 2008: 27Tr=11.62, 17Tr=11.01, 17Pl=9.43, so the new venue and amended route have been a great success.

Rider Information

If you are a newcomer or a non-member/visitor, go to the caravan

where help will be on hand to guide you through the process.

NO DOGS AT VENUE OR ON COURSE.

REMOVE ALL MUCK, STRAW, ETC. FROM THE VENUE. THANK YOU

DIRECTIONS TO VENUE Landranger 38, Ref. 873106

Head for the airport roundabout on A96. At roundabout take the southerly exit which is clearly signposted SAC. Continue up the access road, beware the ‘traffic calming measures’ are quite severe. Follow the signs for the Ferguson Building. Fork left after about 500m and the car park entrance is on your right.

RIDER RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collect number from Administration.

2. Pleasure/Training riders (if members) hand in Mileage Card in plastic poly pocket with date and venue entered. All riders hand in A5 Medical Card in sealed envelope.

3. Be familiar with rules for relevant class.

4. Be familiar with ride instructions and any notices displayed at ride.

5. Note there will be no farrier at this ride. Horses should be appropriately shod (boots are acceptable).

6. Tack - full details in rule book. Hats must be to PAS015, EN1384, ASTM1163 standard. Rider First Aid Kit must contain triangular bandage, pressure bandage, vet wrap, space blanket, glucose tablets, whistle and rider ID card. Laminated rider medical card must be attached to front strap of bib for duration of ride.

7. Present on time for all inspections, wearing number, and with your vet sheet.

8. Notify checkpoint stewards of your number when passing.

ROUTE MARKERS

Red/White tape will be the normal form of marking.

Yellow tape denotes a hazard.

Signs with arrows directing all riders may also be used

EVENT TIMETABLE

0930 – 1000 Trot ups for 27km

1000 – 1030 Trot ups for 17km

10.00 – 10.30 Start for 27km

10.30 – 11.00 Start for 17km

SPEED CATEGORIES & MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TIMES

Pleasure	min 8 kmph (5mph)	max 11 kmph (7 mph)
17km	2:07	1:33
27km	3:22	2:28

Training	Completion	SC3	SC2	SC1
17km	1:53 – 1:48	1:47 – 1:33	1:32 – 1:19	1:18 or less
27km	3:00 – 2:51	2:50 – 2:28	2:27 – 2:05	2:04 or less

Event Safety Policy

Statement of Intent

Scottish Endurance Riding Club will safeguard so far is reasonably practicable the health, safety and welfare of all persons who might be subject to risks from its activities. This will be achieved by co-operating, communicating and co-ordinating with all relevant agencies, organizations, volunteers, etc. necessary to manage the health & safety during the Scottish Endurance organising committees event.

This policy requires the total co-operation of all involved with the Scottish Endurance Riding Club – committee, stewards, helpers, competitors, members of the public, etc. We require everyone to:

Ø Take reasonable precautions in safeguarding the health and safety of themselves and others.

Ø Observe all health and safety rules and procedures as laid down by Scottish Endurance Riding organising committees, and use all health and safety equipment provided.