Windsor Cross-Country Horse Ride 2016
This annual and very popular event took place in Windsor Great Park on the weekend of 10th and 11th September 2016. Over 300 riders each day followed the 9 mile route through the beautiful park grounds. The course also included 30 optional jumps for the novice and experienced riders. The weather on Saturday was drizzle most of the day but the Sunday was cloudless and glorious. Burnham Lions helped on the start / finish line, checking the riders out and back. This was the 40th year for this event and during this time it has raised almost £2 million for local and international good causes and charities.
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A welcome sight. Reading Lions provide the catering |
Lions Diane and Harry help with announcements and logging |
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Riders arrive and register with Lion John MBE |
Lion Simon prepares the rosettes for the finishers |
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Once registered, riders collect their numbers |
Riders equipment store just outside |
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Radio control point keeps in touch with helpers in the park |
Paramedics stand by for the safety of the riders |
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More riders arrive and register |
Riders wait to start. Safety check first though |
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A staggered flow of riders starting through the day |
Oops. Horse is keen to start but needs to go the other way |
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More riders. Glad they chose sunny Sunday rather than soggy Saturday |
Here come some riders for the Finish line after a brilliant day |
A view of the horse trailer park
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Smooth organization wait for the returning riders |
Almost there. Finish just ahead |
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The scene from the horses' point of view at the start |
Checking everybody back and printing their certificates |
December |
2023 |
Venue |
Time/Details |
Thu 14th |
Burnham Lions Club Meet |
8:00pm |
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The above dates may change without warning | |||
