Set in the Kent countryside, Lodge Farm Cross Country Course operates as a cross-country schooling and competition venue catering to riders and eventers across the South East of England. The venue runs year-round and hosts hunter trials, BE horse trials, showing shows and clinics alongside its regular schooling hire. Riders can choose from a programme of organised events or hire the facilities independently to train on site.
The schooling facilities include a cross-country course built on sandy soil going, with fences ranging from 70cm to 100cm. This makes the venue suitable for riders introducing horses and ponies to cross-country work as well as those preparing for competition at the lower levels of British Eventing. Riders seeking to sharpen their jumping technique on the flat can also hire the showjump grass arena, which is open to hire from GBP 20 per horse per hour. XC schooling is priced from GBP 30 per horse.
A hunter trials league forms part of the regular calendar, giving competitors a chance to compete against others on the cross-country course throughout the season. Clinics are held on site for riders looking for focused tuition, and the venue also takes bookings for venue hire. Practical facilities include a car park and a lorry park, allowing competitors and visitors to bring transport and spend the day on site without restriction.
The venue is open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm, giving riders flexibility to fit schooling or competition around work and school commitments. With its combination of cross-country fences, a grass showjumping arena and a busy events schedule, Lodge Farm Cross Country Course serves as a working training and competition ground rather than a teaching school. Riders interested in hiring the course or arena, or in entering forthcoming hunter trials or BE horse trials, are advised to contact the venue directly for dates, booking details and current pricing.