Thursday 24 May 2012
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Mount Up for Manorlands is a charity horse ride in the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales. The event sponsored by Whitakers animal feed of Keighley is held in the Coniston Estate, Coniston Cold, nr. Skipton and participants have the option to tackle some of the fences used for their annual Hunter Trials in the Coniston Estate. The routes then head out on tracks, quiet lanes and bridleways up the dale towards Malham before looping back to the start.
People can chose to do the ride on their own or in groups of up to 5 people.
The majority of proceeds will go to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice who care for over 700 people from Airedale, Craven and the Dales each year suffering from cancer and other life limiting ilnesses. However participants can choose to support one of Sue Ryder's other care centres in the North if they wish.
3 Routes to choose from To make this an event that all levels can enjoy and be challenged by, there are three routes you can choose from.
The shortest is approximately 7 miles and undulating rather than hilly. On leaving the Coniston Estate it heads to Bell Busk and Airton before turning east towards Eshton. It then heads back into the estate for the finish. To view a map of this route click here.
The intermediate route gives riders the option of riding anywhere between 8 miles and 14 miles. The route is based on the 7 mile route loop but incorporates a spur up a long bridleway to the summit of Weets Top. Those who reach the summit and turn around do 14 miles, those who decide to turn around for example half way along the bridleway will complete 11 miles. To view the map of this route click here.
The endurance route is a 16 mile loop which should only be tackled by experienced enduranced riders and horses. This follows the intermediate route to Weets Top but then loops round to the east passing Winterburn reservoir, Hetton and Eshton before rejoining the 7 mile route back into the Coniston Estate to the finish. To view a map of this route click here.
All roads used are very quiet and marshals and signs will be used to slow down traffic. A photographer will be on site as will first aiders. A Vet will be on call throughout.
Entry to the event Entry to the event is now open. Click here to download a version of the entry form to print out and send to us. You can also enter now online below by clicking the relevant link. Participants recieve refreshments at feed stations en route, a Rossette and a medal as mementos and memories of a challenging ride in stunning landscape for a very worthy cause. Entry costs are £20 for adults and £10 for under 16s (who must be accompanied on the route by an over 18 year old). To encourage people to bring along their friends there is a a discounted rate of £90 for a group of 5 adults. Please click on the links below to sign up for Mount up for Manorlands.
For adult registration click here
For under 16 registration click here
For registration of a group of five peope at £90 click here
Please note that as one of our terms and conditions you will be required to have valid third party liability insurance.
As part of our good relationship with Whitakers Animal Feeds of Keighley, they have organised for a representative from Dengie to attend the event with their weigh bridge to give horse owners the opportunity to have their horses weighed, receive a personalized diet plan, sample, feed measuring bucket and money off voucher.
Pony Hire service If you are a rider keen to take part but don't have a pony available then our friends at the Kilnsey Trekking and Riding Centre have offered to run a pony hire service for the 7 mile route. For a cost of £35 you can collect your pony from the start area and drop it off there when you have finished. Please contact the trekking centre direct on 01756 753369 to book your pony before signing up to enter the ride.
If you would like to notify us of of your interest either as a participant, steward or sponsor of the event please email Andrew Wood on andrew.wood@sueryder.org or phone 01535 640176.
Picture courtesy of Kilnsey Trekking and Riding Centre. Thanks to the team at Equestrian Life Magazine who have put an article about our ride in their latest magazine. See www.equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk for more on how to subscribe.
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Event details
| Date | 27 May 2012 |
|---|---|
| Time | Set off time between 10am and 12pm |
| Activity type | Sports & Leisure Events, Challenge, Social Events, Family Events |
| Location | The Coniston Estate, Coniston Cold, Skipton, BD23 4EA |
Contact details
| Name | Andrew Wood |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 01535 640176 |
| andrew.wood@sueryder.org |
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