The race is held over approximately two miles of hedges and timber across well-drained seasoned turf. Entries will be restricted for an en mass start. The winner of the Parker Challenge Cup will be the fastest horse and rider to complete the course. A half subscription to the East Sussex & Romney Marsh Hunt will be presented to the first non-ESRM member home.
The Scurry Course can be walked from 3pm Friday 12th March, the Pairs Course & Teams of Three Course can be walked from 2pm Saturday 13th March. (N.B. The Pairs and the Open classes are run over a separate course from The Scurry. The Teams of Three will incorporate someof the Scurry Fences.)
Order of Events 14th March 2010:
11.00am Pairs class over a separate course, Open class to follow
2.30pm Parade of ESRM Fox Hounds immediately followed by
Parade of all Scurry Competitors
3.00pm Scurry
3.30pm Teams of Three - Course to include some of the Scurry fences
Prize giving: Parker Challenge Cup to fastest Competitor overall
Half ESRM Hunt Subscription for first non ESRM member homePrizes in kind, first to sixth place
Rosettes for all those completing the courseTrophy for the fastest Heavy Weight Hunter
Prize for the fastest Competitor who has not competed in the Scurry before
Rules for the Scurry:
§ No weight restrictions
§ Minimum age of rider 16 years
§ BSI approved crash hats and body protectors must be worn
§ Competitors must hold current Third Party Insurance (CA, BHS or equivalent)
§ Colours must be worn and declared on the entry form
§ £10.00 Deposit for number cloths to be collected from the secretary
§ The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry
§ Riders taking the wrong course or failing to complete the course must report back to the secretary immediately
§ Entry form must be completed in full, being signed by the competitor acknowledging participation is at owner’s/rider’s own risk and accompanied by correct entry fee before the closing date
Me........well a few places better than last year and Who Cares anyway? I had a blast and enjoyed every minute of the race even if I didn't win one of the Scurry Mugs. There is always next year.
Leo
Peter Webb had a nasty fall at the fourth. Sussex Air Ambulance were fantasitic and there very quickly. He was quickly out of hospital and recovering at home with broken ribs.
The crowd responded magnficently and an impromptu collection was mounted for the Air Ambulance.
1. David Robinson Dennis
2. Charlotte Marshall - Fly Like a Bird (1st ESRM member)
