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PLEASE NOTE – Do not assume you have a rally space until you receive confirmation from the organiser. 48 hours notice must be given if you no longer require your space, otherwise full payment must be made. Please check with rally organiser in the event of bad weather or ground conditions. AT ALL RALLIES NO PONIES MUST BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHEN TIED TO TRAILERS OR LORRIES. PLEASE ALSO MAKE SURE YOU CLEAR UP ANY DROPPINGS FROM THE PARKING AREA BEFORE YOU LEAVE. Please give your membership number and name of pony when applying for rallies. Please note – All hats MUST be tagged before you can attend a rally. Please contact Jane Humphreys, Sue Pike, Nicola Kendell or Elise Harvey (see Contacts Page) to arrange your hat tagging. |
PROGRAMME – 2019 Last updated: 21st January 2019
Don’t forget to regularly check the Area 9 Training page for great training opportunities with top coaches.
It’s aimed at anyone riding at Novice level dressage or above, or jumping 90cm or higher.
| Date/ Time | Information | Venue | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues 8th January 5:00-6:30pm, Tues 29th January 5:00-6:30pm, Tues 12th February 5:00-6:30pm | B Test Horse & Pony Care (Stable Management section) sessions with Mike Cromie, 3 x 1.5hr lessons Age: 14+ having passed C+ Riding and H & P Care. 6 members to make it viable. No refunds will be given for missed sessions. £30 for 3 sessions to be paid up front. Please email me in the first instance and I will confirm your place and give you payment details. You will be asked to purchase the B Test Work Folder at approx. £29.00 to keep and use throughout the year. A minimum of 7/8 sessions will be need before entering the exam. | Shepherds Close Farm, Dodington, BS376SE | Please contact Lettie Bellord - lettiebellord @hotmail.com or 07803 504040. Please state, members name, membership number, age and DOB and mobile contact number. |
| Monday 21st January 5-7pm | Open Eventers Rally. 1.10m. With Tim Rogers £30 per half hour session | Badminton Indoor School by KPO Duke and Duchess of Beaufort | Linda Belton 07767 353869 |
| Saturday 26th January 12-3pm *Venue confirmed * | Show jump rally. 3 Groups 12pm 50-65cm 1pm 65-80cm 2pm 80+ With Mike Cromie 4 in a group Cost from approx. £16.25 if 4 in a group. | Charlton Park Arena, SN16 9RU. Enter through the Charlton Park business park entrance, then take the 2nd track on your left. Follow the track to your right, around the big field and the arena is at the top. Park on the field if dry, stay on the hard track if wet. | Fiona Winter 07768052774 email fionamenace @hotmail.com Please add name of rider, age , ponies name, membership number contact number and height wishing to jump. Long hair in hairnets please and no hoodies. |
| Sunday 27th January 2019 from 2.30pm 2 groups of 3 1 hour each | Intermediate Eventing Level - XC rally with Tim Rogers Price tbc | Venue tbc - depending on weather | Please apply to amanda@montgomerie.org with name, horse's name, membership number, mobile number. Body Protectors must be of 2009 Standard. Hats must be tagged, long hair in hairnets and no hoodies please. |
| Monday 28th January 5-7pm | Open Eventers Rally. 1.10m. With Tim Rogers £30 per half hour session | Badminton Indoor School by KPO Duke and Duchess of Beaufort | Linda Belton 07767 353869 |
| Saturday 2nd February 1pm, 2pm, 3pm | Jumping exercises for Eventers with Nick Gauntlett. 80cm+ | Chescombe Farm, Dodington Road, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6HY. | Please contact Louise Fry on louisejfry@yahoo.co.uk and state ponies name, membership number & height you wish to jump, £20 per session based on groups of 4. |
| Sunday 3rd February 2019 From 10am | Midis and Minis Fun working Rally. Open to all from lead-reins upwards. Come ready to have lots of fun with your pony. May include pole work and games. Instructors Melissa Candy, cost approx £10 pp tbc. | Beaufort Polo Club, Down Farm, Westonbirt, Tetbury. GL8 8QW | Please apply to fleur.reeve@ googlemail.com for more information or to book with name, age and membership number. |
| Monday 4th February 5-7pm | Open Eventers Rally. 1.10m. With Tim Rogers £30 per half hour session | Badminton Indoor School by KPO Duke and Duchess of Beaufort | Linda Belton 07767 353869 |
| Friday 8th February 5-7pm | Show jump practise / grid work Two groups 50-65cm 65-80cm with Rhian Jones Cost £12.50 based on 4 in a group (Also heated gallery for parents watching) | Beaufort Polo Club Down Farm Westonbirt GL8 8QW | Fiona Winter 07768052774 email fionamenace@ hotmail.com Please add name of rider, age , ponies name, contact number, membership number and height wishing to jump. Long hair in hairnets please and no hoodies. |
| Saturday 9th February from 12.00pm | Dressage rally with Sarah Stewart. Large Indoor arena - perfect to keep your dressage going over the winter months. Suitable for all levels. Shared one hour lesson of two in a group £25 each or half an hour individual £25. | By VKPO Mrs A Montgomerie. To be held at Ashley Barn, Ashley, Tetbury, GL8 8SU. | Please apply to Robyn Wood rbeaton@hotmail.co.uk (preferred) or 07854812163 name, pony, and membership number. |
| Sun 10 February 2-6pm *CANCELLED* | Individual or group flatwork lesson with Steffi Harant (can include pole work). Individual lesson 30min (£20) or 60 min(£40) , group of 4 for 60 minutes £10 per rider. Arena hire £4 pp. Individual lessons are a fantastic opportunity to fine tune your test riding. Suitable for all ages, including lead rein. Special Focus on lateral work if wanting to practice. | Badminton Indoor School by kind permission of the Beaufort Estate | Please apply to Sascha Stokes, saschastokes@hotmail.com, stating name plus age of rider, pony, and membership number. |
| Sunday 17 February 2-6pm | Individual or group flatwork lesson with Steffi Harant (can include pole work). Individual lesson 30min (£20) or 60 min(£40) , group of 4 for 60 minutes (£10 per rider). Arena hire £4 pp. Individual lessons are a fantastic opportunity to fine tune your test riding. Suitable for all ages, including lead rein. Special focus on lateral work, if wanting to practice. | Badminton Indoor School by kind permission of the Beaufort Estate | Please apply to Sascha Stokes, saschastokes@ hotmail.com, stating name plus age of rider, pony, and membership number. |
| Sunday 17th February 9am, 10am, 11am | Jumping exercises for Eventers with Nick Gauntlett. 80cm+ | Chescombe Farm, Dodington Road, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6HY. | Please contact Louise Fry on louisejfry@yahoo.co.uk and ponies name, membership number & state height you wish to jump, £20 per session based on groups of 4. |
| Mon 18th Feb, 10.45 am | Children's priority meet, cap applies | Cherington (tbc) | |
| Tuesday 19th February 2.30-4.30pm | Equine First Aid Badge rally. All ages very welcome. Anna Quiggin BVSc BSc MRCVS an equine vet from the Hale vet group will be instructing this badge. Please do come and join us for a fun, practical informative badge rally. Min £5 child | Hale Vet Group, Lackham College Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 2NY BKPO The Hale Vet Group | Please ring or email Melissa Candy on 07446651487 or candy.melissa @gmail.com with name, membership number and age. |
| Friday 22nd February 2-4pm | C Test stable management rally. For all children who have passed there D+ Test and are working towards C test. Min £8/child | 65 Stanton St. Quintin, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6DQ Bkpo Mr and Mrs RC Plummer | Please ring or email Melissa Candy on 07446651487 or candy.melissa @gmail.com with name, membership number and age. |
| Sunday 3rd March 2-4pm | Badge Rally Build a showjump course and Dressage arena. All age groups are very welcome. Coat and sensible footwear needs to be worn. Min£8/child | 65 Stanton St. Quintin, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6DQ Bkpo Mr and Mrs RC Plummer | Please ring or email Melissa Candy on 07446651487 or candy.melissa @gmail.com with name, membership number and age. |
| Sunday 3rd March 2019 From 10am | Midis and Minis Fun working Rally. Open to all from lead-reins upwards. Come ready to have lots of fun with your pony may include pole work and games. Instructors Melissa Candy and Olivia Lamphee, Cost approx £10 pp tbc. | Beaufort Polo Club, Down Farm, Westonbirt, Tetbury. GL8 8QW | Please apply to fleur.reeve@ googlemail.com for more information or to book with name, age and membership number. |
| Sun 10 March, 2-6pm | Individual or group flatwork lesson with Steffi Harant (can include pole work). Individual lesson 30min (£20) or 60 min(£40) , group of 4 for 60 minutes (£10 per rider). Arena hire £4 pp. Individual lessons are a fantastic opportunity to fine tune your test riding. Suitable for all ages, including lead rein. Special focus on circles and bend. | Badminton Indoor School by kind permission of the Beaufort Estate | Please apply to Sascha Stokes, saschastokes@hotmail.com, stating name plus age of rider, pony, and membership number. |
| Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th March 2019 | Tetrathlon Residential Camp For those jumping 70-80cm | Stockland Lovell Equestrian Centre Bridgewater TA5 1JJ | Application forms available from Lucy Lazaro Keen lucylazarokeen@ hotmail.co.uk |
| Sun 24 March, 2-6pm | Individual or group flatwork lesson with Steffi Harant (can include pole work). Individual lesson 30min (£20) or 60 min(£40) , group of 4 for 60 minutes £10 per rider. Arena hire £4 pp. Individual lessons are a fantastic opportunity to fine tune your test riding. Suitable for all ages, including lead rein. Special focus on circles and bend. | Badminton Indoor School by kind permission of the Beaufort Estate | Please apply to Sascha Stokes, saschastokes @hotmail.com, stating name plus age of rider, pony, & membership number. |
| Monday 8th April 2019 10am onwards | Main Road Rider achievement badge rally - mounted. This badge needs to be taken before children can take their C test. Min £10/child | Manor Farm, Stanton St. Quintin Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6DD Bkpo: R & I Plummer | Please ring or email Melissa Candy on 07446651487 or candy.melissa @gmail.com with name, membership number, age and ponies name |
| Monday 8th April 2019 to follow on from road rider test | C Test Day. For all children who are 11 years old and have taken there D+ test Min £10/child | Manor Farm, Stanton St. Quintin Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6DD Bkpo: R & I Plummer | Please ring or email Melissa Candy on 07446651487 or candy.melissa@gmail.com with name, membership number, age and ponies name |
| Wednesday 10th April 10am onwards | Fun Easter Egg Rally. Working rally with fun and games for all ages. Min £10/child | Idover House, Dauntsey, Chippenham, Wilts SN15 4HW Bkpo Mr and Mrs Jerram | Please ring or email Melissa Candy on 07446651487 or candy.melissa @gmail.com with name, membership number, age and ponies name |
| Tuesday 9th - Thursday 11th April 2019 | Area 9 Cross Country Camp for those jumping 90cm plus | Pontispool Equine Sports Centre Taunton TA4 1BG | Application forms available from Tanya Lewis tanya@echo-cc.co.uk |
| Sat 4th May 2019 | Slip collecting at Badminton Horse Trials | Members should be in Year 9 or above, have passed their C Test and to have previously slip collected at Gatcombe Horse Trials. Members must be available the Sunday before Badminton (28th April), to attend a Health & Safety briefing and to walk their route on foot. | Please email Fi Norbury with brief details of yourself and your pony on afnorbury@btinternet.com if you would like to be considered |