Larkhill Racecourse
Larkhill Racecourse Schooling Trials Day
Racing Foundation Horse Welfare Board
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Notes
Generously supported by the Racing Foundation, a working group co-ordinated by the Horse Welfare Board is launching this pilot to bring schooling trials to the UK. Schooling trials allow a more structured schooling opportunity for a variety of horses to prepare them for the racecourse, at all stages of their career. The educational and competitive benefits of these schooling opportunities are clear, and our hope is that this ultimately contributes to well prepared, robustly developed horses appearing, or re-appearing on the racecourse.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Going Report as at Sun 26 Jan 2025.
With heavy rain falling today the course is now Good to Soft. With light rain forecast by the BBC on Mon and Tue followed by more heavy rain on Wed.
Depending on demand - the day will consist of 6-8 schooling trials, with more casual schooling taking place either side. The plan is to start with Hurdle Trials, then Chase Fence trials and finally Bumper trials.
We expect up to 10 horses in each trial, with entries taken on a first come first served basis. Trials are expected to be run to suit each individual group, at a sensible pace, with no obligation to travel as one group, with fields made up from multiple trainers.
First Trial: 8.30am - with intervals of 20/25 minsutes between sessions.
Trial Times: Will be determined by entries and will be issued on Tuesday 28 January at 12pm
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Safety - A Doctor, a Paramedic Ambulance, a Vet and Horse Ambulance
Facilities - Larkhill Racecourse offers a PTP course in the spectacular setting of Salisbury Plain where racing has been taking place since 1947 and it is considered one of the best courses in the country. Changing rooms will be open for use by Gentlemen and Lady riders.
Although the day is not open to the public, we welcome Owners, Trainers, Riders and connections to the schooling day and use of the Queen's Building will be open to all, (including disabled access). Providing shelter from the weather and excellent viewing of the course, accompanied by light refreshments such as tea, coffee and biscuits.
Terms & conditions
Authority
The Schooling Trials (Pilot) Day is organised with the prior approval of the Racing Foundation and the Horse Welfare Board and will be listed on their relevant web pages in due course. Future schooling trials will be signposted on www.pointtopoint.co.uk
Fences and Course
The fences and course are presented in accordance with the British Ho
Authority
The Schooling Trials (Pilot) Day is organised with the prior approval of the Racing Foundation and the Horse Welfare Board and will be listed on their relevant web pages in due course. Future schooling trials will be signposted on www.pointtopoint.co.uk
Fences and Course
The fences and course are presented in accordance with the British Horse Racing Authority Regualions for Point to Point Steeple Chases.
What horses can take part?
Thoroughbred horses trained in licenced yards or in P2P yards who are compliant with the relevant vaccination programme may take part. Horses can be un-raced and there is no lower age limit. A safety factor of 10 horses will be appplied to each trial session.
Who can Ride?
This is left to the Trainers discretion on the understanding that the participating rider has the prerequisite skills to take part. The responsibility remains with the trainer to act in the interest of their employees, working with other trainers where riders are shared. All riders are to wear appropriate safety equipment and must have the relevant insurance in place.
Disclaimer
All Owners and Trainers attending the Schooling Trials (Pilot) do so at their own risk. Larkhill Rasecourse, the Committee and organisers accept no responsibility.
Larkhill Racecourse retain the right to cancel the Schooling Trials Day in the event of adverse weather, unsuitabe going or lack of entries.
Refund policy
No refunds will be made after 12pm on Mon 27 Jan 2025.
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