Local Riding

Newton Cross Country Course

by Carole Fisher
(Newton, Bingham, Nottinghamshire)

Newton Cross Country Obstacles

The Newton cross country course is an excellent facility. It is well maintained and caters for all standards of riders. I have used it for my clinics and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it...... Lucinda Green

The Newton Cross Country Course was established in 1987 by the Fisher family. Over the earlier years we had design help from various sources including Stuart Buntine and James Fisher.

The course is suitable for T.R.E.C. training and competition. There is a footbridge built to T.R.E.C. standards and all requirements necessary for training are satisfied.

The course runs over old grassland and covers approximately one mile. It is regularly updated and includes fences for all levels. The fence numbers are for reference only, the course can be jumped in any order.

Ample car parking on grass and hard standing. Toilets, first-aid kit, water, washing off facilities and electricity are available in the parking area.

Cross Country Obstacles Include :

Top Section....

14 Rail - Ditch - Rail 3' 3"
15 Open Ditch & Trakhener
16 Log 3' 0"
17 Open Ditch
18 Elephant Trap 3' 6"
19 Water Complex 48' 9" x 39' 0"
20 Selective Steps 1' 6" - 3' 6"
21 Ditch & Bank 2' 6"
22 Millfield Ramp a) 3' 0" b) 3'2" c) 3'6"
23 New Ditch & Rails 3' 3"
24 Fan Triple Bar 3' 3"
25 Log 1' 6"
26 Hay Rack 2' 9"
27 Steps & Arrowhead / Log & Drop
28 Foxhill Rails
29 Old Road Crossing (a) / Hedge (b) a) 3' 0" b) 3'6"
48 Brush Fence 2' 6"
49 Palisade (ditch in front) 2' 9"
50 Corner Rails 2'6"

Mid Section ......

1 Selection of Tyres a) 3' 4" b) 2' 4" c) 1' 8"
2 Selection of Tables a) 3' 3" b) 2' 6" c) 1' 6"
3 Log & Railway Sleeper a) 2' 0" b) 1' 6"
4 Steeplechase / Stride a)2' 6" b) 1' 6"
5 Post and rails (ditch in front) a) 3' 9" b) Stile
6 Log /Steps/ Arrowhead a)2' 6" b) 2' 6"
7 Guillotine & Palisade 2' 6"
8 Hedges 3' 0"
9 Sharks Teeth 2' 6"
10 Hedge 3' 6"
11 Sofa & Roll top a) 3' 6" b) 2' 8"
12 Helsinki Steps a)3' 6" b) 2' 0"
13 Log into water
30 Old Road Rails (a) Roll top / Roll top a)1'6" b) 3'9" c) 3' 2"
42 Log on top of Bank
47 Brush Fences a) 2' 6" b) 2' 6"
48 Millfield Rails

Bottom Section ......

31 Newton Roll Top a) 3'4"
32 Open Ditch
33 Small Trakhener 2'6"
34 Boxed in Corner 2'9"
35 Oak Tree Rails a) 2'6" b) 2' 0" c) 1'6"
36 Cottage Garden Hedges a) 3'0" b) 2'0"
37 Rail/Ditch/Rail a) 3'0" b) 2'6"
38 Palisades a) 3'0" b) 2'0"
39 Stone Wall 2'9"
40 Loading Ramp a) 3'0" max b) 0'9" min
41 Logs a) 2'0" b) 1'6"
43 Pheasant feeder / laterals a) 3'0" b) 1'6"
44 Palisades a) 2' 3" b) 2' 9"
45 Open Ditch / Trakhener
46 Steeplechase fences a) & b)


For further information, please contact :-

Carole Fisher
Newton House Farm
Newton, Nr Bingham
NG13 8HN
NOTTS.

Tel:- 01949 20235
Fax:- 01949 20235
email: carolefisher6@googlemail.com