Indoor / out event
A one-day indoor / out (Evolution) style competition for horses and ponies of all sizes an abilities
By kind permission of Jane and Tony Robinson, Glebe Farm. West Grinstead Estate, W Sussex RH13 8NE (https://what3words.com/buckling.jigging.rang)
Classes
Small Pony, Novice Pony, Open Pony, Novice Horse, Open Horse,
Multiples
(Entries in the small pony class who drive a 2-wheel carriage may have their groom on the ground as per indoor rules).
More classes may be added depending on entries.
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Marathon width carriages (125cm), marathon gear, hard hats for dressage and cones, plus back protectors for obstacles.
** All horses must be vaccinated against equine influenza **
Dressage: the new 2021 Novice test (https://britishcarriagedriving.co.uk/dressage/bc_novice_2021.pdf) to be scaled out of 100 penalties (so that you end up with a score out of 100 same as Indoors). Notes: Medium trot is more extended than working but less than a full extension. Walk should be on the bit, free walk
Cones: a challenging course of ten gates scored indoor rules (5 penalties for each knock-down plus time penalties for going too slow or too fast).
Obstacles: 2 obstacles to be driven twice scored to indoor rules (1 penalty for each second in the obstacle + 5 penalties for each knock down)
Entries online only:
BHC Members £40
Non-members (to include day membership of BHC): £45
Junior BHC members: £35
Junior non-members (to include day membership of BHC): £40
Enter here:
With exceptions the rules are the rules of Indoor Driving http://www.indoordriving.co.uk/pdf/icd_rules_2019.pdf
Exceptions are:
• Dressage test to have one judge assessing both precision and paces. 1 mark out of 10 will be given for each element out of a total maximum of 200 and scaled to give penalties out of 100 (as per Indoor Rules)
• Membership of Indoor Carriage Driving is not required for this event.
• This event will not be a qualifier for the Indoor Finals.
Basic rules
Access is permitted to the Glebe Farm Estate for the duration of the competition only
All ponies must be over 4 years old
It is compulsory for properly secured hard hats to be worn by everyone on a carriage for the duration of the event. Body protectors must be worn in the obstacle phase .
Entrants should satisfy themselves that the condition of their vehicle and harness is adequate to meet the demands of competition driving.
Drivers must be accompanied at all times by a competent groom of at least 14 years old. Junior whips under 18 must be accompanied by an experienced adult cleared by the organising committee. Minimum age of driver is 10 years.
All lorries and trailers must carry fire extinguishers
Dogs are to be kept on leads at all times.
Reservations
The Organisers reserve the right to :
a. cancel the Event or any Class
b. divide, combine or create any class
c. alter the advertised venue and date
d. alter start times and entrants’ running order
e. refuse any entry without giving a reason
f. refuse to start or to remove during the Event any person whose conduct is deemed to be against the best interests of the sport or any outfit, if the standard of driving, fitness of horse/pony inadequate for the rigours of the event.
Health and safety
Health and Safety standards will be in force always. All persons on the show ground or course will be held responsible to comply with these standards at all times and will not put themselves or any other person at risk in any way whatsoever. Any accident shall be reported to the Safety Officer or Event Secretary at the time of the occurrence. A report shall be entered into the Accident Report Book and the relevant forms completed.
Disclaimer : Neither the Organising Committee of any Horse Driving Trials to which BCD Rules apply, nor British Carriage Driving, nor any landowner, nor any agent, employee or representative of those bodies, save for the death or personal injury caused by negligence of the organisers or any of whom they are in law responsible, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, drivers, grooms, spectators, land or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract, or in any way whatsoever.
** A fun day out for all the family **
** especially the hairy members who bite and kick **
** and like to charge about **
Questions? contact Adam
Easter drive Glebe Estate
In aid of St Catherines Hospice
At Glebe Estate
Information and Times
Meet at 11ish for refreshments. Drive to start at 12noon.
Drivers will set off at the below times with 5 minutes between each turnout.
Please try and stick to your time to avoid meeting another turnout. If you do please communicate with the turnout, and if needed find a safe place to overtake.
The drive is marked by arrows and will take you round parts of the lovely estate. Stick to the edges of the field as directed by the arrows. There is only one gate which is electric and is opens from a button on the right hand side.
After the drive there is an optional cones course set out which you may drive if you wish for practice
Please take all rubbish and manure home with you.
Times
12.00 - John Wesley
12.05 - Charlotte Adams Lane
12.10 - Alison Reilly
12.15 - Elaine & Will Leslie
12.20 - Jackie Hinds
12.25 - Liz Allen
12.30 - Jackie Ellis
12.35 - Tinka Allingham
12.40 - Suzanna Anslow
Location map
We will have approx 6km of lanes and tracks to drive along
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
Please contact: nigeldipple@aol.com
Please register your interest ASAP
Training for indoors
3 October 2021
Glebe House, West Grinstead Estate, W Sussex RH13 8NE
By kind permission of Jane and Tony Robinson
Enter online here >>
Top trainers:
Precision and paces with dressage judge Miranda Avery
Cones and obstacles with twice horse-fours National Champion Pippa Bassett
Format:
Perform the 2021/22 indoor test http://www.indoordriving.co.uk/test.php
Receive marks from Miranda as a baseline for improvement. Discuss test with Miranda and talk about ways to improve your marks. Perform the test for a second time to apply what you have learnt.
Drive an indoor-style cones course of 10 cones. Receive a score as a baseline. Discuss with Pippa ways you can improve your score and cones-driving techniques. Drive the course a second time to apply what you have learnt.
In groups, walk the obstacles and receive tips from Pippa. Drive two obstacles in the usual indoor style and get feedback on your approach and ways you may improve. Drive the obstacles a second time to apply what you have learnt.
The cost is £37 for Brockham Harness Club members and £47 for non-members, including a day membership. Please let us know on the entry form which class you intend to compete in at indoor events.
Enter online here >>
Glebe House Regional, Club, EvoSmall event 24,25 July
However, thanks to the kind support of Jane and Tony Robinson, and the backing of BC Council, we have been able to move the entire event to Glebe House RH13 8NE (https://w3w.co/appealing.crashing.dragons). It is just south of Horsham off the A24, around 20 minutes from J11 M23, 40 minutes from J9 M25 and 40 minutes from Goodwood.
Social drive Parham Park
** Unfortunately, we have had to cancel this event because of Covid19 **
Social drive (time slots not convoy) Parham Park RH20 4HS (near Pulborough) Sunday 14 June 2020
By kind invitation of Lady Emma Barnard
Meet at 11am to drive off at noon
Eight mile drive through the beautiful grounds of Parham Park
** Non-convoy ** Start times will be posted here a few days before the event.
Cost £15 per turnout - payable on the day £5 per bicycle
Open to non-members with adequate insurance
Refreshments will be available
Enter by main entrance to the Park - then follow the yellow BHC direction signs to the lorry park.
To book your place you must contact Davinia on 07769 566197 or email her enquires@sussexequestriancentre.co.uk
If anybody can help steward for a couple of hours on the day please let Davinia know.
Parham House and Gardens
Parham Park
Storrington
Nr Pulborough
West Sussex
RH20 4HS
Easter Drive
At Glebe Estate
By kind permission of Jane and Tony Robinson
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 charity
Parking is on hard standing but limited so please let us know if you wish to come as soon as possible
Please contact: nigeldipple@aol.com
Training day / one day event
NOW FULL
Train using the superb facilities at Glebe House under the guidance of experts. Or if you would prefer just book to make use of the facilities.
A mini ODE will be run alongside the training for the more competitive driver.
A fun, relaxed and education day at Glebe House.
Social drive, Parham Park
By kind invitation of Lady Emma Barnard
Meet at 11am to drive off at noon
Eight mile drive through the beautiful grounds of Parham Park
Cost £15 per turnout - payable on the day
Open to non-members with adequate insurance
Refreshments will be available
Enter by main entrance to the Park - then follow the yellow BHC direction signs to the lorry park.
To book your place you must contact Davinia on 07769 566197 or email her enquires@sussexequestriancentre.co.uk
Parham House and Gardens
Parham Park
Storrington
Nr Pulborough
West Sussex
RH20 4HS
New Year pleasure drive
Ewhurst Brickwords (also known as Ockley or Smokejacks Brickworks) RH5 5QH
Sunday 6 January 2019 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 Nigel Dipple know if you intend to come along.
Register with Nigel by email
Olympia Christmas trip
If you've already booked:
The coach leaves from the car park behind Dorking Halls at 2pm (officially this is the Reigate Road car park RH4 1SG).
We usually arrive at Olympia about 90 minutes later allowing plenty of time for shopping and eating before the evening performance.
The coach drops you off outside the entrance to Olympia that is adjacent to the train station but it leaves from the other side of the Olympia building (the park the coaches round the back). There are masses of coaches, so good idea to take a photo of ours and its reg on your phone so you can find it again.
Nigel Dipple will hand out tickets on the coach. His number is 07831 272397 if you have any problems on the day.
Normally Dorking council makes the parking free on the Saturdays running up to Christmas. Unfortunately, this year it’s different and the car park behind Dorking Halls will be charging. It is £1 an hour until 6pm. It may be an idea to have change with you (they take 5ps to £2 coins) or you can pay online using myringgo.co.uk — it is officially Reigate Road carpark and the Ring Go code is 5631.
Join BHC on its annual trip to Olympia this Christmas on Saturday 22nd December 2018. 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 £62.11 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.
Times for Goodwood
Small Pony and Evolution Times
Notes for Small Pony and Evolution competitors
Training day 10 June
Glebe House, Partridge Green RH13 8LR
By kind permission of Jane & Tony Robinson
One day training -- step up your competition
Train with the best
Morning with Pippa Bassett
We will have dressage arenas to suit outdoor and indoor tests, so you can get feedback in whatever test suits your level. Dressage: 30 min session.
Cones with Jo Rennison
A cones course can be driven multiple times with tips from the experts.
Afternoon with Sara Simmons
Obstacles: Discover the intricacies of route planning with two or three obstacles to drive.
Advice on paperwork, timing and veterinary checks during competitions.
This training will suit all levels of driver from novice to advanced.
We will cover club, regional and national competitions to help you step up to the next level.
The venue is Glebe House, West Grinstead Estate – off the A24 south of Horsham, West Sussex RH13 8LR Exit the A24 at Rookcross Lane / Bassels Lane
Enter online
Full schedule
Entry form for postal entries
Directions to venue
Goodwood update
Update 5 July:
This year Goodwood will be using the FEI approved alternative option to Phase A. There will be a designated, controlled warm-up area which will be a minimum of 7000 square metres in area, and will be properly stewarded, with a Judge and Vet in attendance.
Competitors will be given a time for the Start of A, when they must enter the warm-up area.
All the rules and penalties for Marathon Section A will apply to the controlled warm-up area.
Competitors must halt during the controlled warm-up if instructed to do so by a steward. The signal will be a double blast on a whistle.
Competitors will be called to the compulsory harness/bit check from the controlled warm-up area. They will then proceed to the Transfer Section and then to the Start of B. They will be started on Section B on completion of the Transfer Section without a rest.
** Obstacle news **
If you've competed at Goodwood in previous years, you will remember two obstacles among the trees up in the woods. These have been retired for this year, and two new obstacles will be constructed in the fields towards the lorry park. It is hoped that this will allow us to plan a section route with fewer steep climbs. We cannot confirm the length of the section until the course is finalised but it is likely to be between 7 and 8km.
It's not too soon to enter Goodwood. There are 4 simultaneous events -- so something for everyone. The 2DE region and club events, and the 1DE Evolution / Young and the world famous Small Pony Grand Prix.
Easter drive raises £277.57
More info on St Catherine's Hospice can be found here.
Frances Winter and Harry, the Easter bunnies
The correct headgear was vital in the rainy conditions.
Casi's Farm Pre-season Training Demonstration Evening
23 February 2018 7:30pm prompt
£10 per person: book your place and pay online here
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
The cost is £10 per person
You can book your place and pay online here
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.
Pictures courtesy of Adam Wyllie
Brockham Member's League
Full points league table.
Small Pony Grand Prix
Enter online now
A one-day indoor-style competition for ponies under 122cm (12h)
Saturday 29 July 2017
Goodwood PO18 OPX
Download the full schedule here
Enter by good old fashioned post with a cheque: click here for entry form
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).
Evolution dressage test
Course of 10 cones
Two obstacles each driven twice (indoor style)
Carriages 125cm (we can accommodate other widths on request), pneumatic tyres permitted, grooms on ground permitted for 2-wheelers
Marathon dress. Hard hats must be worn at all times when on the carriage. Body protectors are compulsory for the obstacle phase.
Queries contact Ade MacLeod 2@wangl.es
Helpers needed at Goodwood 29th & 30th July
Several of our regular stewards/helpers etc have retired from helping at events due to health & travel problems.
If you can spare some time on the Saturday or Sunday this year please let us know: email sarahagarnett@btinternet.com
Look forward to hearing from you
Brockham points league winner
This year's BHC winner is Colette Holdsworth.
Frances Winter will present the trophy at the BHC AGM.
