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 Figures (dressage test) can be found on the British Carriage driving website -
https://www.britishcarriagedriving.co.uk/Website%20documents/Rules/Gateway%20rules%20for%20competitors.pdf
Dressage test for all classes is the Gateway Compulsory Figures
The dressage arena size will be decided once we have closed entries, to best suit the turn-outs entered
NOTE: this is not run as a qualifying event for the BC National Championships. However if you do want to qualify, please contact Kayti Harvey (
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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.
Long Reining Class - For those that want to take part on long reins, just for fun!
Pleasure Drive (interval) – lunchtime - time to be confirmed
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
Entries are open -
https://buytickets.at/southerncarriagedrivingclub/1720927
Also check out other Sports events in Basingstoke, Workshops in Basingstoke.
