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Carlton Cross Country Course is set in 200 acres of beautiful rolling open Bedfordshire
countryside as well as woodland tracks. The course was designed by Philip Herbert over
20 years ago and it is now well established and mature.
The focus of the course lies in the safe confines of the meadow surrounded by high hedges
and woodland ground. There are over 70 well maintained fences with a wide variety of
fences from 2`0 to 3`3-3`6 which are ideal for both parent/ child schooling and training
for groups and individuals. The course includes gallops, a water complex, ditches,
banks and steps.
Philip Surl, BE Regional Co-ordinator described the courses at Carlton as "beautifully
flowing courses that use the natural features of hedges, ditches and undulating
countryside to the riders advantage, providing interesting but fair courses. A
treasure trove of well built and intelligently designed fences."
Click on the boxes below to view the fences
suitable for you and your horse....
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"I have been helping the Tustings with their cross-country course since
it was first conceived in 1990. It has been a pleasure to work on such
an attractive, well drained and well maintained piece of ground and I
am delighted that the family have finally taken the plunge and decided
to run a BE event.
The site lends itself really well to Eventing, with plenty of flat areas
for parking, dressage and showjumping. The cross-country courses run
round a natural bowl with
very good viewing and plenty of natural features including hedges,
ditches, steps and banks.
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The water is surrounded by trees and has different ways in and out
and different sized steps. The ground is always maintained in tip
top condition, you will not find poached or grooved out take offs
and landings as the course is not open in unsuitable weather conditions.
There was a really good atmosphere at the 2008 BE event, you will
receive a warm and friendly welcome if you come schooling or to
compete at Carlton."
Philip Herbert
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Our parking facilities and can accommodate a number of boxes
on hard standing. For larger groups there is plenty of parking
in the paddocks and even more for events.
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There is a lavatory available at the farm for all riders.
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You are welcome to extend your visit by bringing lunch/ tea.
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