Times for Members Day, 1 June 2019

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Hilary

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zC7215ZXwrVLr9nL-QFHVwiO7BXeI68Q1i_slE3LE_I/edit#gid=0

 

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Area 12 Summer Show jumping

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Hilary

Please see the schedule below for the Area show jumping to be held at Kings Sedgemoor on 13 July.  Classes start from 70 cms, so its a good chance to have a go with a group of like-minded riding club friends.  Blackdown Mendip will cover the preliminary entry fee for you.  Alicia looks forward to hearing from you, area12@blackdownmendiprc.co.uk

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Autumn Camp 2019

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Hilary

The application form together with all the advance information is now available on our Camp page.  Please note we are again making our Early Bird offer, to take advantage of a discount you should apply by 31 August

http://www.blackdownmendiprc.co.uk/camp/

 

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FIRST MEMBERS DAY OF 2019 SEASON SATURDAY, 1 JUNE at URCHINWOOD

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Hilary
Members Day Competition –  Blackdown Mendip Riding Club members only event. This is a fun competition for those wishing to have a go at dressage, put into practice all the instruction given by our wonderful instructors, be judged and keep a record of your score sheet.
It doesn’t matter if you have never done an event before or you are an old hand – all welcome.  Someone can read the test for you.
You can also do a Combined Training Class.
Come and have some fun, challenge yourself, win a rosette or two.
Email me with your entry, you can enter the Combined Training or just the Dressage.
We would like to run CLEAR ROUND SHOW JUMPING after each class but we need your entries in to be able to plan.
There will be 2 more Members Days to follow this between now and the end of the summer. Points are earnt in these competitions and the top points winner will be presented with the Busby Trophy at the end of the year.
Don’t delay! Get your entry in now!
Mandy
Saturday 1st June 2019
at Urchinwood
Class 1a    Introductory Test B (2009)
Class 1b    Introductory Test B (2009), show jumping under 2′
Class 2a    Preliminary Test 1 (2006)
Class 2b    Preliminary Test 1 (2006), show jumping 2’3
Class 3a    Preliminary Test 12 (2005 revised 2016)
Class 3b    Preliminary Test 12 (2005 revised 2016), show jumping 2’6
Class 4a    Novice Test 24 (2012 revised 2016)
Class 4b    Novice Test 24 (2012 revised 2016), show jumping 2’9
Class 5      Clear Round (enter as many times as you like) after each class
Combined Training £15
Dressage Only  £8
Clear Round  £2
Entries close on Friday 24th May
Times will be available on Wednesday 29th May
Please pay by BACS:
Blackdown Mendip Riding Club
Reference: Members Day 1 June
Sort Code: 401749
A/C No: 71442384
Please email your entry to me, include your name, membership number & the class(s):
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Working Hunter Clinic and Show POSTPONED

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Hilary

Sat 27th April at Badgworth

Intro to Working Hunter with Jane Vosper and Steve Urch

To book email jump@blackdownmendiprc.co.uk

An opportunity to have a go at or practice working hunter and learn from the wealth of experience possessed by Jane and Steve, two highly respected people within the showing circuit. Practice then take part in a mini-show.

Cost £25 per person
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Orienteering and Obstacles – 2 places available

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Hilary

Saturday, 25 May, from 1000 hrs

We have two spaces up for grabs – would anyone like to know a little more about TREC?

A chance to have a go at TREC-type obstacles in an arena, followed by a chance to use a map to navigate your way around private field headlands and woods at Lady Farm, Chelwood.

A snip at £20 per person, please email blackdownmendip@gmail.com to book

 

 

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Spring Camp

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Hilary

Pontispool, 12-14 April

The clocks are about to change, the grass is growing, our horses coats are changing – so now is the time to look forward to a weekend of horse-filled activities in preparation for the summer ahead.  Why not treat yourself and fill in your application for our spring camp at Pontispool next month.  There’s still time to apply and the form is here –

spring camp letter and booking form

 

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Grass Roots training

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Hilary

Details are attached of forthcoming grass roots training opportunities.  One is being organised by WSRC, with Jane Holderness-Roddam at Stockland Lovell,  and others are part of the BRC Five Star Train Together tour.

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JHR Clinic app[28844] – Copy

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Winter Dressage

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Hilary

Entries are now open for the second of our winter Dressage competitions, at Badgworth on Saturday, 9 March.

Winter Dressage Schedule

 

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Franklin Balls research

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Hilary

UWE Franklin Balls

Student physiotherapists, studying at UWE, are looking for guinea pigs to help with their research on 12, 13, 14 February.  If you are interested, or would like to know more, please see the poster on the link.

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