Southport Pony Club

Ned Twohill event last week - XC riders not briefed prior to going into the course. Some younger riders did not know the rules relating to moving aside to allow competitive riders to pass. Instead, they caused chaos for other riders as they trotted/walked/cried around the course having refusal after refusal at jumps. I love to see the young kids having a go but the Club has a responsibility to ensure those new to XC know the rules. Clearly XC Judges last week also need to check the rule book. Penalty points should be allocated to riders not allowing others to pass and not to riders who ride a clear and on time XC round that are riding at an appropriate speed for the course. We will definitely not be back.