Clear Round - Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre - 30/09/23

Clear Round – Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre – 30/09/23

Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre, near Northampton, hosted a morning of Clear Round showjumping on Saturday, 30th September 2023. I was there to provide equestrian photography services.

Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre

Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre is a family-run equestrian centre located in Chapel Brampton, Northamptonshire, England. It is situated on over 80 acres of land and offers a wide range of facilities and services for horse owners and riders of all levels.

The centre has a 60x40m all-weather floodlit arena, a barn with 18 fully matted stables, and over 80 acres of land for turnout. It also has a cafe and a feed room.

Clear Round – Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre – 30th Sep 2023

Clear Round Showjumping

Clear round showjumping is a type of showjumping competition where the goal is to complete a course of jumps without knocking down any rails or incurring any other penalties. It is a popular format for both novice and experienced riders, and is often used as a training exercise or as a way to introduce new horses to the sport.

Clear round courses can be set at a variety of heights and difficulties, depending on the level of the competition. The course is usually made up of 8-12 jumps, and riders are normally timed as they complete the course.

Some equestrian centres are more strict than others when it comes to the rules, but putting in a Clear Round at Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre will earn you a rosette.

Clear round showjumping is a great way to improve your jumping skills and confidence. It is also a lot of fun, and is a great way to compete against other riders.

A horse and rider jump the cross poles at Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre.

Clear Round – Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre – 30th Sep 2023

Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre Clear Round 30/09/2023

Around a dozen people of all ages competed in Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre’s Clear Round on the 30th of September 2023.

A girl and her horse jump the cross poles at Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre.

Clear Round – Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre – 30th Sep 2023

A lady and her horse jump a straight at Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre

Clear Round – Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre – 30th Sep 2023

It started off as a beautiful morning with the colours of autumn starting to show in the backgrounds. By the end of competition, it had started to drizzle slightly.

A girl and her skewbald horse jumping at Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre

Clear Round – Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre – 30th Sep 2023

A girl and her horse jumping at Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre.

Clear Round – Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre – 30th Sep 2023

The course comprised 10 jumps and the competition started with the poles set to 40cms before progressing in 10cm increments up to 70cms.

A girl and her grey horse fly through the air at Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre

Clear Round – Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre – 30th Sep 2023

A young lady and her horse jump the cross poles at Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre

Clear Round – Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre – 30th Sep 2023

There were plenty of rosettes won, and it was a lovely, friendly, welcoming atmosphere for those taking part.

A young lady and her horse participate in Clear Round showjumping at Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre

Clear Round – Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre – 30th Sep 2023

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30th September 2023 Boughton Mill Equestrian Centre Clear Round

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