At Glebe Estate By kind permission of Jane and Tony Robinson
We will have approx 6km of lanes and tracks to drive along and if ground conditions/weather permits we will set up a cones course if you wish to have a go.
11am meet and drive will start from 12pm
Free Easter eggs for all and there will also be a prize for the best Easter Bonnet!!
Entry fee of £10.00
Refreshments will be available with all proceeds going to St Catherines Hospice
Parking is on hard standing but limited so please let us know if you wish to come as soon as possible
Preparation, preparation, preparation Presented by James Rooney and Sara Simmons, this will be an on-foot training evening to help you prepare for the upcoming outdoor season.
Plus: hot refreshments and a chance to be social
Sara and Sirus competing at the 2014 World Singles Championships
All welcome - drivers, grooms, hangers-on, any level, open to non-members.
The evening will start with breaking down the new Intermediate dressage
test in to its component parts and showing how to prepare for each
movement. We are also happy to talk about specific movements from any other test on request on the night.
During the soup interval Sara will talk about preparation
for the cones phase including training before an event, course walking,
warm-up and then preparation for each element within the actual course.
The last session will be on obstacle driving including what to
practice at home, choosing the right routes for your turnout and
preparing for each turn within an obstacle.
There should be plenty of time to ask questions.
James is a member of BC Council, an International judge in both ridden and driven spheres and a dressage trainer in both spheres as well. He has also competed up to Grand Prix level in ridden dressage and recently up to International level in driving.
Sara Simmons and James Rooney
Sara has been involved in driving since 1992 as a competitor, navigator, organiser, occasional judge and Course Designer's wife (yes that is a defined role!). She took her current horse, Sirus, from unbroken 4 year old to International level culminating in representing team GB at the World Singles in 2014 finishing best of the British based horses with a creditable 10th place on the Marathon. They are now training at Advanced Medium level in ridden dressage. Sara will be using Sirus as her demo horse at Casi's.
We are indebted to the RDA for the use of Casi's indoor facilities for the evening. Although it is very compact, it is every bit as cold as most other arenas, so please do dress warmly.
On top of this at the newly refurbished centre will be soup, tea hot chocolate and coffee along with rolls , cakes and biscuits all included in the ticket price
Or email Sarah Garnett on sarahagarnett@btinternet.com or ring 01306 884956. You can pay by cash or cheque on the night but YOU DO NEED TO BOOK IN with Sarah in advance so we know how many people we are catering for.
The winner of the 2017 BHC points league for members of the club is Jenny Moon, seen here being presented with the gorgeous horse head trophy by Frances Winter.
Join us on our annual pleasure drive on the beautiful lanes around Ewhurst.
Ewhurst Brickwords (also known as Ockley or Smokejacks Brickworks) RH5 5QH Monday 1 January 2018 meet from 11:00 for a 12:00 departure. Mulled wine and mince pies at the start.
What a great way to start the year
This convoy drive takes a circular route along roads with stops for refreshments and socialising at three pubs. Refreshments will also be provided at our starting point.
The route
Ewhurst Brickworks to Bulls Head, Ewhurst 2.9 miles Bulls Head, Ewhurst to Parrot Inn, Forest Green 2.4 miles Parrot Inn, Forest Green to Scarlett Arms, Walliswood, 2.0 miles Scarlett Arms to Ewhurst Brickworks 1.0 mile
Total 8.3 miles
If you aren't able to travel by horse and carriage, you are very welcome to join us at any (or all) of the pubs.
We need to know numbers (for those bringing a turnout) so please, please let Frances Winter know if you intend to come along.
** SOLD OUT ** Book your trip with BHC today Prime seats for Saturday 16 December including World Cup Driving
Join BHC on its annual trip to Olympia this Christmas on Saturday 16th December 2017. Come and enjoy the evening performance which will include The FEI World Cup Driving Leg.
Great party atmosphere with action packed programme.
Return coach travel from Dorking with reserved balcony seats at only £59.00 per person - a very special price.
We will leave from the car park behind the Dorking Halls RH4 1SG at approx 2.pm allowing plenty of time to shop and eat before the evening performance begins.
Plenty of parking is available at the Halls.
Tickets are always limited – so book asap
Please use the online booking form below (credit and debit cards only). If you have any queries, email Nigel Dipple
Small Pony Grand Prix 29 July 2017 held on the glorious Goodwood Estate by kind permission of the Earl of March
No minimum height. Max = 122cm (12h). Larger ponies and horses are encouraged to enter the Evolution competition (same test, same cones, same obstacles, chance to qualify for the Evolution class at the National Finals).
Results from the BHC points League for 2016 are available here.
This year's BHC winner is Colette Holdsworth.
Frances Winter will present the trophy at the BHC AGM.
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