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JumpCross is the brainchild of Mr. Robin Dunlop, Grange Farm Equestrian Centre, Peterborough. After many years of building and observing cross-country courses and the manner in which they were ridden, Mr. Dunlop felt there must be a better way for both horse and rider to achieve a rhythmic, balanced style whilst developing a clean, accurate jumping technique.

So often it was seen that a junior was 'taken' round the course by their ponies, not necessarily being required to ride, just (hopefully) to steer, stop and stay on! What happens then when said youngster grows out of this pony, a horse is the next step? This is often when we see the struggle start, unsure of the correct positioning or aids to give, confusion and disappointment grows in both the jockey and his steed as the horse refuses many requests to jump. And so, JumpCross was born......

The aim being, to provide all riders with a true cross-country sport with knock-down fences. Combining the excitement of cross-country with the accuracy of show jumping. Not as intimidating as solid fences for horse or rider, yet commanding balance, skill and respect in order to jump them cleanly. How often have you yourself heard the rapping of hooves over the obstacles of cross-country? Is this what we want to teach our horses? Surely if they know they can scramble over cross-country fences, will they not disrespect the Show jumps just as much, if not more?

The patented design of the JumpCross course, enables the poles to fall away from the horse should he knock them. This vastly reduces the possibility of rider injury should the horse hit the fence, it will not topple over, merely run through it. This, along with the sturdy, shatter-proof, weather-proof plastic of which the course is constructed, not to mention the 'patented' jump cups, with their round edges and unique design, poses less risk to both the horse and rider in this age of extreme sports, with 'Safety Awareness'' being paramount in all spheres of sport and leisure.

History has clearly shown there is a definite riding style emerging, the successful JumpCross horse and rider combinations grace the sport, by riding with a true 'togetherness'. Balance, rhythm and that all important, confidence!

JumpCross is proving itself as an invaluable training medium, the benefits spilling over into all aspects of the horses work, not just that of jumping.

Whether a seasoned competitor, nervous rider, coming back to jumping after injury, bringing on a young horse or just looking for something more stimulating, the ultimate equestrian challenge? Then JumpCross is for YOU!

Appealing to a wide age and ability range, JumpCross is suitable for any equestrian enthusiast who enjoys the cross-country experience!

JumpCross is able to offer training and competition, in order to maximise skill and effectiveness potential.

Training sessions run for approximately 2 hours, headed only, by our experienced, accredited JumpCross Instructors. Training will provide you with all the tools required to effectively and confidently tackle a JumpCross competition course, right down to a rules brief!

Are you excited at the prospect of spreading the word about JumpCross? Can you see yourself teaching this exciting new sport? If you feel the sport of Jumpcross has a place in the equestrian world today, in both Training and Competition, we need YOU!

We ask that all potential JumpCross Instructors are over 18 years of age and hold a BHSAI or above (or NVQ equivalent) or are proven in their field ie/ Eventing.

It doesn't cost you to become accredited to JumpCross. All we ask is you attend JumpCross Headquarters and shadow one or two of our experienced JumpCross Instructors to gain more knowledge of the sport. It is also most beneficial if you can attend a JumpCross competition at Grange Farm, as this provides a feeling and understanding of the sport that can't really be gained from seeing it at ground level.

If you are near one of our existing JumpCross courses or don't have a local venue but would be happy to travel, please do contact us at JumpCross Headquarters on 01780 782356 or 07708 628102. Alternatively, you can email us at office@jumpcross.com

Available for individual competitors or teams of two, JumpCross competition groups range in height from 2'3" up to 3'9" and are available for ages 7 upwards.

There are senior (16+) and junior (12-15 incl.) sections in Groups 1 (3'9"), Group 2 (3'3"), Group 3 (2'9"), individual and team rounds available. The Minis group is run for 7 - 11 year olds, again, individual and team rounds are available.

For all of the above, competitors are required to be a JumpCross member or hold a valid one day rider licence (in addition to entry fees). Annual membership to JumpCross costs only £20 per annum for seniors and Juniors and £15 for minis. This allows you to compete at ALL JumpCross venues for 12 months from the date of purchase. One day rider licences cost £8 and allow the licence holder to compete at JumpCross for that day only.

There are some great benefits to becoming a member, not only will you receive your annual rider licence and medical card, you will also receive our super new quarterely colour magazine delivered directly to your door, a JumpCross 'in-car sticker', a free sachet of Verm-X herbal wormer (limited to the first 300 applicants this season) AND a chance to win five bags of Badminton Horse Feed, EVERY MONTH! Can you afford to miss out?

Finally we have the INTRO class, standing at an average height of 0.7m (2'3" - 2'6"), this class is currently available for individuals only and is the only JumpCross competition group which, at present, does not require competitors to hold a membership or one day licence. The INTRO group was incorporated to encourage those who had not yet tried the sport or were needing to build confidence, either in themselves or their horses.

JumpCross is proving a huge success with Pony Clubs and Riding Clubs in England in the localities around existing sites, and we are very keen to increase this awareness. After all, the youngsters we train now are to become the horsemen and women of the future! That is where we feel JumpCross has a place...in the future of equestrianism!

There are currently five established JumpCross sites around the UK with another five potential sites joining us after July this year. Great news!

If you are excited by this radical new sport, either as a competitor or a potential site, we would very much like to hear from you! We are very keen to bring the sport of JumpCross closer to YOU! Reaching even more potential JumpCross members. In order to do this we are always on the look out for new JumpCross venues throughout the UK.

Do you have the perfect ingredients for JumpCross site?

30 - 50 acres of land
Event management experience
Good access
Good spectator viewing
Water features (or the ability to create them) or woodland
A modest budget to build a course.

If you are interested yourself in finding out more about becoming a JumpCross site or you know of an existing site, perhaps a local cross-country course and you think they may be interested, please do get in touch with us here at JumpCross Headquarters, we are waiting for your call!