Looking forward we have a few more months of mud (hopefully), sprinkled with a few flatwork clinics with the usual suspects & then the Competition Season begins!

Details are as follows:

Lessons

Richard & Bev – £15 per half hour, £30 per hour.
Adele – £17.50 per half hour, £35 per hour.

Times: Weekdays 4-8, Weekends 10-4.
There is a surcharge of £2.50 per half hour for non-members to cover school hire.

2012 Diary dates

Homestead Livery Riding Club Championship Shows:

20th May – 24th June – 29th July – 19th August – 30th September

Schedules available from Feb/Mar on the web site or from the yard.

Dressage & mini ODE

29th April, 13th May, 17th June, 15th July, 12th August & 16th September

Enter 1, 2 or all 3 phases – the choice is yours. RC Member Points Championships will run for the Dressage and the ODE this year.

Details are as follows:

Events on 29th April / 17th June & 12th August
ODE – P12
Dressage: Intro A, P7, P13, N27, E42

Events on 13th May, 15th July & 16th September
ODE – P13
Dressage – Intro B, P4, P14, N30, E44

Advance entry only. Entry forms will be available on the website. Closing Dates are the Wednesday before the competition, time will be available on the website or from Tracy between 4 & 6 pm on the Friday before.

Competitors please note – the XC phase will follow immediately after the SJ phase. You should wear your XC colours & kit for both.

Summer Nights Show Jumping

Start Dates tbc.
Clear Round – Double Clear Novice/Intermediate/Open & Chase-me-Charlie.

2012 Members Subscriptions

Reminder – Subscriptions are due by the end of January. Individual – £15, Double £20, Family £25.
Discounted entry at all events, clinics and points accumulators for the Trophy Championship.

And finally…

If anyone has any ideas for any new activities the club could undertake in 2012 let Tracy know on 07980 135519, via the contact form  or on Facebook.

You can see the top ten here or the full totals and breakdown by class here.

Individual class winners

Congratulations trophy winners! Many classes were hard fought for this year. Remember, presentation evening is Sat 19th November at Squires café bar, Newthorpe – more info and tickets from Tracy at the yard or call (07980) 135 519.

Class 01 Best condition in-hand: Zoe Wright & Fanta
Class 02a Mountain & Moorland (small): Zoe Wright & Fanta
Class 02b Mountain & Moorland (large): Lucy Bellwood & Pingate Renegade
Class 03 Coloured in-hand: Kimberley Morton & Braveheart
Class 04 Thoroughbred in-hand: Samantha Roberts & Bod
Class 05 Youngstock in-hand: Kimberley Morton & Braveheart
Class 06 Child hander in-hand: Niamh Wright & Fanta
Class 07 Veteran in-hand: Edith Mullen & Fabian
Class 08 Bonny pony: Niamh Wright & Fanta
Class 09 Handsome horse: Janet Walsh & Storm
Class 10 Novice ridden: Tracy Drew & Toffee
Class 11 Equitation 16 & under: Niamh Wright & Fanta
Class 12 Equitation over 16s: Janet Walsh & Storm
Class 13 Veteran ridden: Denise Morton & Balne Croft Princess Alice
Class 14 Ideal partners: Niamh Wright & Fanta
Class 15 Likely youngster: Claire Stansill & Caddi
Class 16 Ridden pony: Kimberley Morton & Tiptoe in the Forrest
Class 17 Ridden horse: Janet Walsh & Storm
Class 18 Mountain & moorland: Niamh Wright & Fanta
Class 19 Ridden Thoroughbred: Julie Hainsworth & Pentland
Class 20 Ridden hunter/cob: Janet Walsh & Storm
Class 21 Ridden coloured: Kimberley Morton & Tiptoe in the Forrest
Class 23a Working hunter: Janet Walsh & Storm
Class 23b Working hunter (cradle stakes): Ellie Hartley & Casper
Class 25 Pre-novice SJ: Edith Mullen & Fabian
Class 26a Novice SJ (pony): Hollie Thompson & Millie
Class 26b Novice SJ (horse): Emma Gledhill & Grace
Class 27 Pairs SJ: Denise Morton Balne Croft & Princess Alice
Class 27 Pairs SJ: Kimberley Morton & Tiptoe in the Forrest
Class 28a Intermediate SJ (pony): Megan Law & Chester
Class 28b Intermediate SJ (horse): Fiona Berry & Summertime Blues
Class 29a Open (pony): Megan Law & Chester
Class 29b Open (horse): Fiona Berry & Summertime Blues
Class 30 One Day Event: Denise Morton & Balne Croft Princess Alice

(If you spot anything amiss, please contact Tracy)

Don’t forget the August Show is on Sunday 21st, quickly followed by the next Mini ODE & Dressage on Sunday 28th August. Again, the course will be available to hire (for the princely sum of £10 per hour) or to walk on Saturday 27th. Entries close on Wednesday 24th and times will be available on Friday 26th from 4pm – 8pm on 07980 135 519. We will also have them on the website by Friday. Note this date is missing from the published schedule but it is still going ahead. Tests are BD Intro A, P10, P12 (ODE), N28 & E42.

All competitors for the Mini ODE should note that your XC phase will follow on immediately from your SJ Phase. You should therefore compete the SJ phase in your XC colours and kit.

Good Luck to everyone!!

Club Clinics

Times: Weekdays 4-8pm, Weekends 10am-4pm.

Richard, Bev & Karen: £15 per half hour / £30 per hour.
Adele: £17.50 per half hour / £35 per hour.
Natural horsemanship: £10 per half hour / £20 per hour.

Non-members add £2.50 per half hour for school hire.

2011 Diary Dates

Homestead Livery Riding Club Championship Shows:

21st August, 25th September. Details and schedules available here.

Dressage and mini One Day Event series

28th August, 11th September.

Enter 1, 2 or all 3 phases – the choice is yours, but Riding Club members who do the full event will earn points in the club championship!

Competitors please note – the XC phase will follow immediately after the SJ phase. You should wear your XC colours & kit for both.

Dressage test for the ODE is BD Prelim 12. Further tests running: Intro A, P10, N28, E42. Entry forms will available from the yard or on the web site.

Closing date for Aug entries: Wednesday 24th. Times available from Tracy Aug 26th 4pm-6pm and via the web site.

Closing date for Sept entries: Wednesday 7th. Times available from Tracy Sept 9th 4pm-6pm and via the web site.

Summer nights Show Jumping – 7th July to 8th September

Thursdays from 5pm: Clear round, Double clear, Chase-me-Charlie.

And finally…

As usual – if anyone has ideas for any new activities they would like to see the club undertake in 2011 please let us know face to face, via the web site, by email or on the Facebook group!

Unfortunately the weather again didn’t smile upon us for the Charity Fancy Dress Treasure Hunt on Bank Holiday Monday. Although we all got soaked to the skin, the Clown, the Witch and the Cave-woman (amongst others) still managed to raise a few smiles around the village as well as £370 for the Haemophilia Society. Typical British liquid summer!

Next up is the Mini ODE & Dressage on Sunday 12th June. The course will be available to hire (for the princely sum of £10 per hour) or to walk on Saturday 11th. Entries close on Wednesday 8th and times will be available on Friday 10th from 4pm – 8pm on 07980 135 519. We will also try to have them on the website by Friday too. All competitors for the Mini ODE should note that your XC phase will follow on immediately from your SJ Phase. You should therefore compete the SJ phase in your XC colours and kit.

Good Luck to everyone!!

Club Clinics

Times: Weekdays 4-8pm, Weekends 10am-4pm.

Richard, Bev & Karen: £15 per half hour / £30 per hour.
Adele: £17.50 per half hour / £35 per hour.
Natural horsemanship: £10 per half hour / £20 per hour.

Non-members add £2.50 per half hour for school hire.

2011 Diary Dates

Homestead Livery Riding Club Championship Shows:

26th June, 24th July, 21st August, 25th September. Details and schedules now available here.

Dressage and mini One Day Event series

12th June, 17th July, 11th September.

Enter 1, 2 or all 3 phases – the choice is yours, but Riding Club members who do the full event will earn points in the club championship!

Competitors please note – the XC phase will follow immediately after the SJ phase. You should wear your XC colours & kit for both.

Dressage test for the ODE is BD Prelim 12. Further tests running: Intro A, P10, N28, E42. Entry forms will be available from the yard or on the web site.

Closing date for June entries: 5pm on Wednesday 8th June. Times available from Tracy and on the web site 10th June.

Summer nights Show Jumping – 7th July to 8th September

Thursdays from 5pm: Clear round, Double clear, Chase-me-Charlie.

And finally…

As usual – if anyone has ideas for any new activities they would like to see the club undertake in 2011 please let us know face to face, via the web site, by email or on the Facebook group!

As ever, Homestead has oodles of clinics with our almost resident coaches, Richard, Adele, Bev and Mark. New for this year are the ‘Showing and Dressage’ master-classes with Karen Hurrion. Karen is a local show and dressage judge and will no doubt have lots of tips to help you get that ‘sparkle’ for extra points at the Championship Shows and the Dressage events! Ring Tracy to book as usual.

Club Clinics

Lessons prices: Flat work & jumping: Members £30 per hour / £15 per half hour, Non-members £35 and £17.50. Natural horsemanship: £20 per hour and £10 per half hour.

2011 Diary Dates

Homestead Livery Riding Club Championship Shows:

22nd May, 26th June, 24th July, 21st August, 25th September. Details and schedules now available here.

NEW this year – Dressage and mini One Day Event series

12th June, 17th July, 11th September.

Enter 1, 2 or all 3 phases – the choice is yours, but Riding Club members who do the full event will earn points in the club championship!

Dressage test for the ODE is BD Prelim 12. Further tests running: Intro A, P10, N28, E42. Entry forms will be available from the yard or on the web site.

Entries must be received by 5pm on the preceding Wednesday at the latest.

Summer nights Show Jumping – 7th July to 8th September

Thursdays from 5pm: Clear round, Double clear, Chase-me-Charlie.

2011 Subscriptions

A reminder that subscriptions are due. Individual: £15, Double: £20, Family: £25. Discounted entry to all events, clinics & points accumulators for the trophy championships. Forms from the yard or download here.

And finally…

As usual – if anyone has ideas for any new activities they would like to see the club undertake in 2011 please let us know face to face, via the web site, by email or on the Facebook group!

After a “cancelled due to bad weather” December it’s all go again… We have a number of clinics coming up over the next 3 months to get you and your ned back into work and fit for the summer events!

Club Clinics

Lessons prices: Flat work & jumping: Members £30 per hour / £15 per half hour, Non-members £35 and £17.50. Natural horsemanship: £20 per hour and £10 per half hour.

2011 Diary Dates

Homestead Livery Riding Club Championship Shows:

22nd May, 26th June, 24th July, 21st August, 25th September.

Dressage and mini One Day Event series

12th June, 17th July, 11th September.

Enter 1, 2 or all 3 phases – the choice is yours, but Riding Club members who do the full event will earn points in the club championship!

Dressage tests (prelim for the ODE, walk & trot and novice also available as stand-alone tests) published in due course. Entry forms will be available from the yard or on the web site.

Entries must be received by 5pm on the preceding Wednesday at the latest.

2011 Subscriptions

A reminder that subscriptions are due by the end of January. Individual: £15, Double: £20, Family: £25. Forms from the yard or download here.

And finally…

As usual – if anyone has ideas for any new activities they would like to see the club undertake in 2011 please let us know face to face, via the web site, by email or on the Facebook group!

All in all we have had a great competition season and the scores are currently being accumulated (see the web site for final class totals) for the Presentation Evening on Saturday 13th November at The Owl, Hambleton. Don’t forget if you are not there you forfeit your trophy to the next highest placed combination!

In the meantime the next dates for your diaries are as follows:

Club Clinics

Lessons - Members: Semi-private £15 / Private £30, Non-members: £20 / £35.
NH sessions with Mark Taylor: £10 per half hour.

Riding club presentation evening

Sat 13th November at The Owl, Hambleton - note the revised venue!

Buffet Meal & Entertainment – 6.30 for 7.00 presentation start.

Tickets: £12 U15 / £16 15+ (tickets must be bought by 31/10/2010 as we need final numbers for the venue). Remember you need to be there to collect your trophy otherwise it will go to the next highest placed combination.

PLEASE can the holders of last years’ trophies return them on or before the 23rd October.

And finally…

As usual – if anyone has ideas for any new activities they would like to see the club undertake in 2011 please let us know face to face, via the web site, by email or on the Facebook group!

Full class points and the leader board are available on the web site.

2010 Riding club class winners

Congratulations also to all of you winning classes this year!

Don’t forget to come and pick up your silverware at the club presentation evening on Saturday 13th November – tickets are still available from Tracy at the yard or on (07980) 135 519 but must be purchased by the end of October. Please note that the venue has changed since the last newsletter and we’ll now be at The Owl in Hambleton. See you there!

The Dressage & CT in June was also a great success with almost 40 entries as was the Show Cross in early July. The new XC fences have been very well received, and the events so far have been a great opportunity to “have-a-go”, with no time or elimination pressure!

Club Clinics

Lessons - Members: Semi-private £15 / Private £30, Non-members: £20 / £35.
NH sessions with Mark Taylor: £10 per half hour.

2010 Competitions & Activities

Next points show: Sunday 22nd August

Then: 26th September.

Dressage & Combined Training: Sun 12th September

Tests: Intro A, P10, P12 (CT), N28 – entry forms at the yard or download from the Riding Club page. Entries must be received by the preceding Wednesday, please phone for your times on the preceding Friday.

Evening Show Jumping (starting 1st July)

Thursday Evenings: 5pm – 6pm Clear Round, 6.00pm Double Clears (Novice), followed by Chase-me-Charlie. Please call to confirm classes will be running.

Show Cross – new for 2010!

30th August & 18th September.

Show jumping round followed by a minimus XC Course (XC not to exceed 60cms). Pre-entry available or enter on the day.

Riding Club Presentation Evening

Sat 13^th November, at The Blue Bell, Monk Fryston. Buffet Meal & Entertainment.
Tickets: £10 U16 / £15 16+ (tickets must be bought by 31/10/2010).
Remember you need to be there to collect your trophy otherwise it will go to the next highest placed combination.

PLEASE can the holders of last years’ trophies return them on or before the 26th Sept (i.e. at the last show of the season).

As usual – if anyone has ideas for any new activities they would like to see the club undertake in 2010/11 please let us know face to face, via the web site, by email or on the Facebook group!

Club Clinics

Lessons:
Members: Semi-private £15 / Private £30, Non-members: £20 / £35.
NH sessions with Mark Taylor: £10 per half hour.

2010 Competitions & Activities

Next points show: Sunday 27th June
(including Veteran Horse Society qualifiers).

Then: 25th July, 22nd August, 26th September.

Dressage & Combined Training

13th June & 12th September.

Tests: Intro A, P10, P12 (CT), N28 – entry forms at the yard or download from the Riding Club page. Entries must be received by the preceding Wednesday, please phone for your times on the preceding Friday.

Evening Show Jumping (starting 1st July)

Thursday Evenings: 5pm – 6pm Clear Round, 6.00pm Double Clears (Novice), followed by Chase-me-Charlie. Please call to confirm classes will be running.

Show Cross – new for 2010!

10th July, 30th August & 18th September.

Show jumping round followed by a minimus XC Course (XC not to exceed 60cms). Pre-entry available or enter on the day.

Riding Club Presentation Evening

Sat 13^th November, venue TBC.

If anyone has ideas for any new activities they would like to see the club undertake in 2010 please let us know face to face, via the web site, by email or on the Facebook group!