Simon’s Sure Fire Farm X-C Tips
Simon and I spent this Saturday hiking across fields, watching horses leap across logs, and chatting with eventing fans at Sure Fire Farm Horse Trials. That’s my kind of Saturday! Yet even with that busy schedule Simon still found time to walk the Sure Fire Farm cross-country course. Here he offers some key tips to get your best round yet.
This bench might not be enormous but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad place to sit. He recommends having a rest here. Perhaps even a glass of chilled white wine as the sun sets. Remember to have a sniff of that lavender.
Bisect the corner and jump that line. Have a sniff of those pretty flowers as you go across. Perhaps a picnic on top would be a good plan?
This is the top of the bank combination for the Intermediate course. A good place for a nap.
Use caution, however. It’s deceiving. The drop after the log will make you catch your breath. If you decide to have a nap on top make sure you don’t fall off!
The water combination is a lovely spot to have a rest in the shade.
Plus, you might find a frog in the water so make sure to sniff around.
When you walk your course make sure to stop by and chat with Emily Daily from the USEA. You might even bring her some treats while she’s out there in the sun shooting all those awesome action shots.
This canyon is great coverage if you’re being pursued by a much larger dog. Duck and cover.
Hopefully you’ve found this cross-country course walk helpful for your own rides. Thanks to Simon for those helpful tips!
