Revised Route and Other Changes for the 2010 event
Following feedback from a questionnaire about the Phoenix Ride in 2009, a number of changes have been made to both the northern (Crown Estate) and southern (Wimbleball Lake) loops. In particular we have taken out over 500 feet of the climb (about 20% of the total) and improved the going considerably for the northern loop.
STOP PRESS
Thursday 26 August 2010: Our apologies to Julie Dare and Janthea Newman, who we managed to miss off the list of pairs competing in Class 4. To make matters worse they had the best score and so won the competition in that class. Denis Brinicombe have been kind enough to provide another pair of product vouchers so that they can be awarded to the winners whilst allowing those already in receipt of the vouchers to retain them.
Tuesday 24 August 2010: Unofficial results now posted for each class (see Classes tab for details).
The results of the Pairs competition are as follows:
| Class | Place | First Rider / Horse | Second Rider / Horse |
| 1 | 1st | Karen Jones / Dancing Ruzula | Annie Joppe / Fantom |
| 2 | 1st | Christine Cameron / H S Envoy | Paul Cameron / Miss Nibbles |
| | 2nd | Sarah King / Broadreed Sebastian | Jan Clark / Eldoret |
| 3 | | None of the pairs completed | |
| 4 | 1st | Julie Dare / Yberia | Janthea Newman / Aden Silver Moonlight |
| | 2nd | Cieran Hoare / Miss Mary Nicholson | Sarah Rashley / Starlight Dazzler |
| | 3rd | Karen Jones / Ffrancasal | Karen Heals / Her Maori Serenade |
| 5 | 1st | Katherine McKenzie / C S Cotillion | Daphne Wilbraham / Stormy Affair |
| | 2nd | Sally Milverton / Mrs Katie Doyle | Laura Korda / Total Package |
NEW PAIRS COMPETITION
Brinicombe Equine, a local horse supplement company, is sponsoring a new Phoenix Pairs competition for each of the five competitive classes at the ride. To enter as a "pair" in the same class, simply enter on the web or by post and indicate that you wish to enter the Phoenix Pairs and confirm with whom you are pairing. We will give each pair the same vet and start times. You must then finish as a pair and the placings will be determined on Performance Formula. Brinicombe Equine are kindly donating prizes for each winning pair in the five competitive classes.
Latest News
For the latest news about the ride please click “Ride Info” in the top-left of the Home Page. The Latest News is a summary of the previous "Stop Press" items that you may have missed if you haven't looked at the website for a while.
Venue
The venue for The Phoenix Ride is on the east side of Exmoor, about 25 miles east of Taunton on the B3224 to Wheddon Cross. This venue has been used in the past by another very successful endurance event and provides easy access from the road and ample parking for both trailers and lorries of any size.
Route
The route consisting of three loops which combine to make up the required class distances:
A 34km loop south of the venue, to Wimbleball Lake
A 31km loop north of the venue, over land owned by the Crown Estate
An 18km loop west of the venue to Kennisham Hill
The 65km competitive class takes in the northern loop, returning to the venue for mid-ride vetting and then goes out over the southern loop. The 45km competitive classes combine the southern and northern loops without returning to the venue. The 34km competitive classes ride the southern loop to Wimbleball Lake, whilst the two NCR (Pleasure Ride) classes use the Wimbleball Lake and Kennisham Hill loops
Class 6: 34km Riding Club Championships
Class 6 has been cancelled. Instead, a Qualifier for the South West Region will be held at the Tally Ho Ride (Kingston Deverill, Wiltshire) on Sunday 18 July 2010. Please see www.rcteamevent.endurancegb.co.uk, the website for the BRC Team Endurance Event, for further details.
Classes 7 and 8: Pleasure Ride in aid of the Somerset and Dorset Air Ambulance
Local riders are welcome to join in the fun at The Phoenix Ride – you don’t have to be a member of Endurance GB. There are two Pleasure Ride classes to choose from. Class 8 is an 19km (12 miles) circular route to Kennisham Hill. Class 7 is for the more adventurous; a 34km (20 miles) circular route to Wimbleball Lake, much of it over private land that you would otherwise not be able to ride.
You can find more information on Classes 7 & 8 by clicking on “Classes” in the top left of this page.
If you have any questions then click on “Contact Us” in the top left of this page and phone the organisers or send us an email.
Please note that the entry fee for Pleasure Rides for members of Endurance GB is £15 for Class 7 and £10 for Class 8, whereas non-Members must pay the Temporary Day Membership rate of £20 for Class 7 and £15 for Class 8.
Entry Form for Classes 1 to 5 inclusive (Competitive Rides, Endurance GB members only)
An Entry Form for Classes 1 to 5 inclusive (for Endurance GB members only) can be downloaded by clicking on “Download Entry Form” in the top left of this page. If you are entering Classes 7 or 8 and need help to complete the Entry Form, then click on the relevant class under “Classes” in the top left of this page. You can also phone or email the organisers (click on “Contact Us” in the top left of this page).
Entry Form for Classes 7 and 8 (Pleasure Ride Classes, open to all)
For an Entry Form for the Pleasure Ride Classes (7 and 8) , please either email the Ride Secretary, Jane Hudson, on or send an SAE to Jane Hudson, Springdale, Cove, TIVERTON, Devon, EX16 7RT. Each entry must be made on a separate Entry Form. You may photocopy the Entry Form as many times as required.
Download the Route Map
The Route Map can be downloaded by clicking on "Download Map" in the top left-hand corner of the Home Page.
More Information on each Class
You can find more information on each class by clicking on “Classes” in the top left of this page.
