“A wonderful cross-country site, interesting and beautifully maintained, with so many different types of fences – a far cry from a collection of boring roll-tops”
Lucinda Green, six-times Badminton winner
Lodge Farm Cross-Country Course offers more than 90 fences from 60cm to 1.10m including ditches, corners, arrowheads, skinnies, steps, lots of combinations plus two water complexes. The terrain is principally flat, but there is good use made of the natural features.
Set in 40 acres of well-maintained grassland it is ideal for schooling young horses, for a quick pre-event practice over a course of fences or for a training session with your instructor.
All fences have prepared take-offs and landings and the excellent viewing makes our course popular with instructors and parents.
Top riders who visit us on a regular basis include Francis Whittington, Will Furlong, Felicity Collins, Tom Crisp and Camilla Kruger.
We are open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, plus some extra days during school holidays, from the beginning of March until the end of October. Easy parking and good access from the M25 and A21.
Action pictures courtesy of Louisa Day https://louisadayphotography.co.uk.
Louisa is available to photograph private and group sessions at Lodge Farm.
Recent News:
Wishing @esme.crane.eventing and Diego the very best of luck @lemieuxgrassrootschamps!
Esme is one of many local riders who’ve visited us for a final tune-up ahead of the big event. Her trainer, @janinelamy_mindsetcoach — a familiar face at Lodge Farm — shares some brilliant tips for performing at your best under pressure, whether it’s Badminton or your first unaffiliated ODE.
Janine says:
At championships, both you and your horse are technically capable — you wouldn’t be there if you weren’t. Everyone rides at a similar level, which means the real challenge is mental 🥇
You need to…
1️⃣ Focus on the process, not the outcome
➡ Don’t change what you normally do just because it’s a big competition. Stick to your trusted system — that’s what got you here. Both you and your horse perform best when working within familiar routines
2️⃣ Break it down
➡ Focus on one phase at a time. Tackling the competition in chunks prevents mental overload
3️⃣ Ride the horse you have on the day
➡ Your horse may feel brighter, tense, or different in the competition atmosphere. Adjust your plan and work with how your horse is, not how you expect him to be
4️⃣ Dressage warm-up
➡ The goal isn’t to fix issues but to present the best version of your horse. Instead of thinking “What do I need to fix?” try “How do I showcase the good work I know my horse can do?”
5️⃣ Showjumping warm-up
➡ Same principle as dressage: don’t try to improve your horse, aim to get him into the ring confident, balanced and rideable
6️⃣ Walk cross-country with a Plan B
➡ Know your lines and strategy, but also know your alternatives. This preparation reduces panic when things don’t go exactly as planned
7️⃣ Organise your gear and routines
➡ Lists and plans for settling in free up mental space for what really matters: your performance. Knowing where everything is and how you’ll settle your horse helps you stay calm and focused
8️⃣ Ride with clarity and trust
➡ Be organised and trust in the preparation that got you here. And most importantly… enjoy the experience!
Heading to Badminton? Give us a tag and let us know how you get on! 🐎
#lodgefarmxc #trainedatlodgefarm #janinelamy_mindsetcoach #stayingcalm
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Esme is one of many local riders who’ve visited us for a final tune-up ahead of the big event. Her trainer, @janinelamy_mindsetcoach — a familiar face at Lodge Farm — shares some brilliant tips for performing at your best under pressure, whether it’s Badminton or your first unaffiliated ODE.
Janine says:
At championships, both you and your horse are technically capable — you wouldn’t be there if you weren’t. Everyone rides at a similar level, which means the real challenge is mental 🥇
You need to…
1️⃣ Focus on the process, not the outcome
➡ Don’t change what you normally do just because it’s a big competition. Stick to your trusted system — that’s what got you here. Both you and your horse perform best when working within familiar routines
2️⃣ Break it down
➡ Focus on one phase at a time. Tackling the competition in chunks prevents mental overload
3️⃣ Ride the horse you have on the day
➡ Your horse may feel brighter, tense, or different in the competition atmosphere. Adjust your plan and work with how your horse is, not how you expect him to be
4️⃣ Dressage warm-up
➡ The goal isn’t to fix issues but to present the best version of your horse. Instead of thinking “What do I need to fix?” try “How do I showcase the good work I know my horse can do?”
5️⃣ Showjumping warm-up
➡ Same principle as dressage: don’t try to improve your horse, aim to get him into the ring confident, balanced and rideable
6️⃣ Walk cross-country with a Plan B
➡ Know your lines and strategy, but also know your alternatives. This preparation reduces panic when things don’t go exactly as planned
7️⃣ Organise your gear and routines
➡ Lists and plans for settling in free up mental space for what really matters: your performance. Knowing where everything is and how you’ll settle your horse helps you stay calm and focused
8️⃣ Ride with clarity and trust
➡ Be organised and trust in the preparation that got you here. And most importantly… enjoy the experience!
Heading to Badminton? Give us a tag and let us know how you get on! 🐎
#lodgefarmxc #trainedatlodgefarm #janinelamy_mindsetcoach #stayingcalm
🐎 A reminder of our upcoming events:
📍 17th May: Eridge PC Open ODE
📍 14th June: Eventers’ Challenge
📍 12th July: RVRC Friends of Freddie ODE
Entries for Eridge PC Open ODE close on Sunday, so be sure to get your entries in ASAP!
🔗 Enter via the link in our bio!
📸 @pdg_event_photography
#LodgeFarmXC #RideLodgeFarm #HorseEvent #BritishEventing
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📍 17th May: Eridge PC Open ODE
📍 14th June: Eventers’ Challenge
📍 12th July: RVRC Friends of Freddie ODE
Entries for Eridge PC Open ODE close on Sunday, so be sure to get your entries in ASAP!
🔗 Enter via the link in our bio!
📸 @pdg_event_photography
#LodgeFarmXC #RideLodgeFarm #HorseEvent #BritishEventing
📣 Feeling inspired by yesterday’s Eventers Practice Day? Come and join us for our Eventers Challenge on Sunday 14 June!
🐴 Lodge Farm Eventers Challenge is open to ALL and this year it will include the @seel_champs Arena Eventing Championships and the @british_riding_clubs Area 10 Combined Challenge qualifiers.
🐴 Classes from 70-100cm. Each class will begin with approx 8 SJs and lead into around 10 XC obstacles. We have lots of exciting plans for this year to make it the best yet so watch this space! 👀
📆 Entries now open. Link to book in bio ✍️
📸 Louisa Day Photography
#lodgefarmxc #ridelodgefarm #equestriancommunity #eventerschallenge
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🐴 Lodge Farm Eventers Challenge is open to ALL and this year it will include the @seel_champs Arena Eventing Championships and the @british_riding_clubs Area 10 Combined Challenge qualifiers.
🐴 Classes from 70-100cm. Each class will begin with approx 8 SJs and lead into around 10 XC obstacles. We have lots of exciting plans for this year to make it the best yet so watch this space! 👀
📆 Entries now open. Link to book in bio ✍️
📸 Louisa Day Photography
#lodgefarmxc #ridelodgefarm #equestriancommunity #eventerschallenge