RIDING CLUB RALLY DAY
AT Cobbes Meadow RDA Centre, Candlers Way, Chartham CT4 7TU
on Saturday 15th July 2023
Description: This day is to give members something a bit different to do with their horse, to meet other FDRC Members, to learn in a relaxed atmosphere and most of all, to have fun. We can take a maximum of 12 riders and a minimum of 8 to keep groups of a manageable size. There is plenty of parking. Times given are a guide and we anticipate it running from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.
Schedule of the Days Activities:
All Riders ready to start at 9.00 am – riders split into two groups for morning activities.
9.00 – 10.00 am
GROUP A - POLE WORK WITH JULIE SALT – exercises to focus your horse, to get a little lift into the paces, to follow a track and for riders to judge strides.
GROUP B – DRILL (FORMATION) RIDING WITH WENDY NEATH – if you have never tried this before it is great fun and helps you & your horse control pace and be spatially aware and accurate. All of which helps with all day to day riding.
10.00 – 10.30 am Time for a drink and relax
10.30 – 11.30
Group A – Drill Work with Wendy Neath (as above)
Group B – Pole Work with Julie Salt (As above)
12.00 – 1.00pm
A DEMONSTRATION OF LONG REINING BY KATE SPILLETT – riders can watch and hear more about how to long rein and what can be achieved by it.
Meanwhile your horse can have a well deserved haynet.
1.00 – 1.30pm –LUNCH
We can supply hot drinks & bottles of water and ask you to bring your own picnic lunch and a chair. A chance to sit down in good company and discuss the day so far.
There will be a cake stall in aid of the RDA – feel free to bring and/or buy cakes.
Cash needed for this – this will be open at break & lunch times & at the end of the day
AFTERNOON – Riders Ready To Start at 2.00
2.00 – 3.00pm Choose from the two activities on offer in this time slot:
IMPROVE YOUR DRESSAGE SCORE WITH LOUISE EDWARDS
Sometimes it’s what seem be the easiest movements in a test that cost you those points
Louise will work with you and your horse to make the most of different movements to help you gain maximum points when you compete.
OR
TREC OBSTACLE & CONTROL OF PACES PRACTICE WITH SALLY KING & CHRISSY SUTTON
If you have never done TREC before this is a good taster, and if you are experienced at TREC its good practice.
PLEASE NOTE: Select your preferred afternoon activity of the two above on your entry form. As we cannot have more than 6 in either group, once one of the activities has filled up any further entries will be entered into the other group.
This will be on a first come first served basis so get those entries in early!.
3.00 – 3.30pm
BREAK for a drink and horses can be put away now as they have finished for the day.
3.30 – 4.30pm – On Foot
A SHORT GUIDE TO MAP READING /ORIENTEERING TALK BY SARAH REITH. This is helpful for those competing in TREC but also for planning a hacking route or even just out in the car!
And to end the day on a fun note
AN ON FOOT TREASURE HUNT
A chance to put the map reading talk into practice.
ENTRIES
£55.00 for FDRC Members
£65.00 for Non Members priority given to FDRC Members
Entries to be made via My Riding Life - if this is a problem please contact organisers but please be aware there is a £3.00 surcharge to pay by BACs/Cheque.
If fully booked you can ask to be put on the reserve list.
If you have to cancel your place the FDRC Refund Policy will come into effect – click here
Rules:
· Hats conforming to the latest BRC Standards must be worn when mounted.
· Bring your own lunch and we will provide hot drinks & water.
· We can take a max 12 riders
· FDRC Members will given priority when entering.
· Riders must follow instructions given by the organisers on site.
· All enquiries to: favershamridingclub@gmail.com or Sally on 07714032863