29/03/2009 by admin.

Firstly – thank you to everyone who phoned/e-mailed/got in touch and joined our training sessions.  Karen, Marion and I really appreciated the communication and it made things so much easier to organise. 

KEEP IT  UP!  Let us know if you can/ can’t or want to join in.  Or, if you have a brainwave about what we ought to be organising, tell us! So what’s on offer in the next two months?

Flatwork:The fortnightly session at Moreton Morrell, run by Marion, have now ended for the summer.  They will start up again on September 8.  However, if people want the occasional one-off session at the college before then, contact Marion. She has already organised one of  these  -  on Tuesday April 21.  £12.  Marion thinks she could maybe fix up more with Liz Fellows. Contact her on 01926 429883, 07813 206356 or marismi913@aol            THANKS FOR RUNNING THESE, MARION. 

The Saturday morning sessions at Stoneleigh Park have now ended too. 

Show Jumping Lessons with Marie Edgar continue.  You need to be in touch with Karen Bennett if you want to join these.   There is also the possibility of group lessons (x4 to a group) on  Saturday mornings with Penny Cruttwell at Ryton.    Again, contact Karen for these. 07967 808402 or luckinumber@yahoo.com     THANKS FOR ORGANISING ALL THIS, KAREN. 

Lecture-Demos and Talks

Sandy took the evening by storm when he dissected a hind  leg at Weston Village Hall in February.  Votes are already in for him to do a fore leg next winter! Jane  Hadley,  from Meriel Equine , gave a very informative talk about the new thinking in worming in April – with nasty bits in sample jars and some very useful worming charts to give out.    THANK YOU TO BOTH  

Now, the last non-mounted session this winter/spring is a good ‘un: . .  

What are judges looking for? 

A lecture-demonstration at Moreton Morrell looking at Style Jumping and Riders’ Tests    - on Tuesday April 28,  7.30 p.m. -  Tickets £3.50,  on the door.

To be taken by Patrick Print  This is a MUST  for anyone thinking of, (or being leant on) , to compete in either style jumping or riders’ tests this year.  And  it’s certainly for anyone wanting to take part in this year’s new competitions.       COME  EARLY  TO  GET  A  GOOD   SEAT  

Spencer Wilton is taking a 1-day clinic at Kate Matterson’s yard, Chadwick End on Thursday April 30, 10.00 ‘til 4.00  The riding slots are filled  – but you could go on the waiting list  OR  come and watch.  Spectators welcome! There will probably be a barbecue going – so bring grub and make yourself known to Kate.                       

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Philippa  has agreed to run a x1 day First Aid course which gives you the necessary qualification if you want to teach and allows you to be the appointed first aider at competions and events – very  useful.  This could be held during the week rather than at a week-end.  Look on the web site for possible dates.  Contact Simone if you’re interested.  01564 785534  079563 28884  or simonebentley@btinternet.com 

Happy riding!  Simone

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08/10/2008 by Cath.

The following dates and details have been confirmed for SRC autumn/winter 2008 jump training at Weston Lawns.With thanks to Anne Grindal for organising these sessions.

Time: 10.00am – 11.00am
(If more than 6 then an extra session will be run at 9.00am)

Cost: £15 if 5 or more in session; £20 up to 4
(maximum of 6 in a group)
Trainer: Lawrence Hunt
Lawrence is a member of the World Class Development Eventing squad which is a group of only eight riders including names like Lucy Wiegersma, Ruth Edge and Kitty Boggis.

Contact:
Please contact Anne Grindal either by the Wednesday before either by e-mail anne@agrindal.orangehome.co.uk or text 07968 074990.
Please note that sufficient numbers will be required for the sessions to run.

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01/09/2008 by Marion Smith.

Starting on 9th September we will be holding our fortnightly flat lessons with Liz Fellows. Interested? Please ring me on 01926 429883 or text 07813206356. Cheers Marion.

The’re very good

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22/05/2008 by admin.

Interested in finding how to get your music to match your horses paces?   Take a look at this link  it could provide the answer to that age old question,    “How do they do that”    http://www.stoneleighridingclub.co.uk/3.html   Simply follow the links.

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07/04/2008 by Cath.

Update: jump lesson @ Warwickshire College - Tuesday 15 April starting 7.30pm

Instructor:  Penny Cruttwell BHSI is an established showjumping coach. Penny is the proprietor of Warwickshire Equine Academy, a new training centre in Rugby. She also teaches as part of the equine team at Warwickshire College. Penny has managed and taught at some of the major centres in the country and was recently based in Jersey as Chairman of BSJA and a showjumping trainer. Penny has taught riders at a variety of levels including international teams whilst based at Millfield.

Members wishing to book at place should email training@stoneleighridingclub.co.uk or text 07768 304748 by Friday 11 April.

Cost: £15

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01/04/2008 by admin.

Saturday 12th April- TEST RIDING - at the NAC  (In the Morning)

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01/04/2008 by admin.

Your chance to ride through a test in front of an experienced judge immediately followed up by a training discussion,(Approx 20mins total per rider) 

Tests available BD Prelim 13: Novice 20 ;27;30 ; Elementary 48 and Medium 64.Also available Riders tests 6 and 9

Entries to Wendy Bell CLEARLY STATING WHICH TEST YOU WANT with a cheque for £12.00 per horse to Stoneleigh Riding Club.  Entries by.Monday 7th April.

Times available on WEDNESDAY 9th April (Entries may be limited to 1 dressage and 1 riders test per horse)

Princethorpe Dressage on Sat 19th will give arena practice on grass in preparation for Cherwell Valley on April 27th. see Schedule on Web site

Wendy Bell

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19/02/2008 by Cath.

Our Winter season Tuesday evening instructional rides at Warwickshire College alternate weekly between jump and flat lessons.

Our regular jump trainer, Derrick, is sadly very poorly at the moment and we send him our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

With Derrick signed off sick for the foreseeable future I have discussed various options with a number of members and there seems general agreement for trying a mix of instructors on these Tuesday evening slots with variety of names already put forward.

We would very much like to keep the momentum going whilst Derrick is putting his energy into recovery so if you are interested in joining us on Tuesday evenings and have any suggestions for instructors please get in touch via training@stoneleighridingclub.co.uk

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15/01/2008 by Cath.

Hopefully we will see many of you at the Riders Meeting where we will get the opportunity to chat about some of the ideas that we have for training events during 2008.

More importantly we would like to hear your thoughts and ideas!

• What type of sessions/clinics would you be interested in attending?
• Which instructors would you like us to approach?
• What are your thoughts on the venues in our area?
• How much do you feel we should charge for lessons?
• Do you think that SRC should subsidise training for it’s members?
• Are you interested in taking RC grade tests?
• Any other thoughts…?

If you are not able to join us at the Riders Meeting the please post your comments here.

Hop to see you soon.
Cath

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