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GERMAN NIGHT with Food & Wine Tasting and themed Quiz on Saturday March 24th 2018. - SADLY CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST
Join us for a social evening with a difference at Norton Village Hall Norton, Nr Faversham ME13 0SW
Experience the taste of Germany - a chance to try something new, and catch up with fellow FDRC Members over a glass or two of wine or beer (soft drinks available too of course!) plus some delicious food to sample.
There will be fun themed quiz during the evening.
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Raffle with generous prizes
Time: 7.30 - 10.00pm
Cost: £8.00 for FDRC Members & £10.00 for Non Members.
Please let Anne know if you are coming on 07979 432818 or email Faversham.rc@gmail.com by March 12th.
‘Prost - Wir sehen uns dort‘ or in other words – Cheers, see you there. (I think!!)
Info Sheet & Booking Form
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CLINICS WITH JON PITTS - SEPTEMBER 9th & 10th 2017
at Mockbegger Farm, Rhodes Minnis, CT4 6XY
BECOME THE RIDER YOU WANT TO BE........
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Following the success of the John Pitts Talk & Clinic held in July, Liz has organised two more clinic days.
Jon Pitts - Human Performance Coach and trainer to many top equestrians will be holding a clinic at Mockbegger Farm where there is a lovely 20 x 60 arena.
Your session can be either flat work or jumping.
Each Session is 45 mins
Cost per session is £65 to FDRC members & £70 non-members
All clinics will be one to one
To book you place, please book via club entry ClubEntries
or contact Liz Roberts to pay by BACS
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For more info / to book / to confirm contact Liz Roberts or call 07813 880373
AFFILIATED POR only TREC on Sunday 27th August
at Garlinge Green Road, Petham, Nr Canterbury CT4 5RH
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Following the success of last years event Sarah Reith has kindly offered to run another POR (Orinenteering) only TREC.
No Obstacles (PTV) or MA (Control of Paces) - just POR (orinenteering)
This event is open to all.
This event is affiliated to TREC GB and any points gained will be eligible for the SE TREC League.
Competitors will draw their maps from a Master Map and set off at timed intervals on the 10 - 15 km ride at a set speeds answering questions & spotting "tickets" on the way round.
There are classes for Novice Horses & Riders as well as Open Classes.
You can compete as an individual or as a pair.
There will be rosettes to 1st - 6th in each class.
Places are limited so get your entries in quickly!!
Enquires & entries to - Sarah Reith on 01227 471591 or sreith@sky.com
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“TREATING THE LIGHT FANTASTIC” presented by ER Equine Laser
On MAY 19th 2017 at 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm
at Saddlesdane Equestrian Centre (CAFE)
Badlesmere, Faversham, ME13 0NX
An insight in to how Low Level Light Therapy using cold laser can increase and improve injuries to both horses and humans (and other critters!)
Elizabeth Roberts, Qualified Laser Therapists will explain that Lasers aren’t just for use in Star Wars or James Bond….
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What is LASER?
How does it work?
Is it scientifically proven?
What can it, can’t it help?
How do I go about organising Laser treatment?
All these questions and many more will (hopefully)
be answered on the evening
OPEN TO ALL
Cost: £5.00 for Non- FDRC Members and £2.00 for FDRC Members
Payable on the door or “up front” to http://clubentries.co.uk/favershamrc/
Light refreshments available
For more info or any queries please contact Sally or Liz
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FDRC SPRING HORSE SHOW - 21st MAY 2017
To be held at: Willow Farm, Hansletts Lane, Ospringe, Faversham ME13 0RS
Just the right show to start the season off. Showing, Jumping & Dressage.
Classes for the nervous novice to the more experienced.
Classes suitable for the BRC Grassroots League - download your card and enter now.
Contact: Sally View Schedule DRESSAGE TIMES
AREA 10 BRC GRASSROOTS TRAINING - SHOW JUMPING with ALEX HUDSON
on MAY 27th 2017 at Blue Barn, Great Chart
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Following last year’s highly successful launch of exclusive grassroots cross-country training, aimed at the true grassroots BRC member, BRC have again teamed up with a number of world class instructors.
Offering a second opportunity to give both cross-country and show jumping training a go.
Instructors include Yogi Breisner FBHS, Jo Winfield FBHS, William Blane FBHS and Patrick Print OBE FBHS
World Class Trainers, imparting their wealth of knowledge & experience
Training in small groups with likeminded members, graded on ability
Excellent Cross-Country venues
Great value, between £25-£35 per session
Area 10 is offering Show Jumping Training at Blue Barn with Alex Hudson on 27th May
Please see flyer & booking form attached
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AN EVENING WITH JON PITTS - 30th JUNE 2017
BECOME THE RIDER YOU WANT TO BE.....
7.30pm Bossingham Village Hall, Bossingham, Nr Canterbury CT4 6AR
Jon is a Human Performance Coach who has been on a fascinating journey through elite sport, from football through to working with leading jockeys and equestrians.
Through his knowledge of Sport Science, for the past ten years Jon has developed a programme and designed concepts to make the equestrian sport safer and produce better performance for the rider as well as influencing the performance of the equine.
The evening talk will give an insight to the programmes he has developed - RideSafe, RideConfident and RidePro - and how they will help you.
Further information on Jon and his work can be found on www.ridesmart.me
Tickets via ClubEntries
at £3 for BRC Members or £5 Non Members
On the door £5
include Tea/Coffee
Contact for more info: Liz Roberts or call 07813 880373
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CLINICS WITH JON PITTS - JULY 1st 2017
at Mockbegger Farm, Rhodes Minnis, CT4 6XY
BECOME THE RIDER YOU WANT TO BE........
Jon Pitts - Human Performance Coach and trainer to many top equestrians will be holding a clinic at Mockbegger Farm. The Clinic will be split in to two sessions and you can either do either and/or both.
The morning session will be one to one 45min sessions (or can be in pairs if you know someone who would like to share with you) on improving rider confidence on the flat. Dealing with issues as they arise and learning to control the nerves you may suffer when riding a dressage test. Your session can be tailored to you and your horse. If you havent had a session with Jon before he will guide you through some of the psychology which we have to tackle when riding. The morning session will be held in a 60x20m arena.
The afternoon session will again be one to one 45min session (or again in pairs) for improving confidence and safety for both horse and rider when showjumping and going cross country. This session will be held on grass and will use showjumps but some will be placed on undulating ground to mock up being on the XC course.
For those booking both sessions, a light lunch will be provided and will offer the opportunity for Jon to discuss rider issues.
Morning Session £55 BRC Members £60 Non BRC Members
Afternoon Session £55 BRC Members £60 Non BRC Members
Both Sessions £100 BRC Members £110 Non BRC Members
To book you place, please book via club entry ClubEntries
or contact Liz Roberts or call 07813 880373
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Area 10 Junior Novice & Intermediate Winter Dressage Qualifier
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Area 10 Team & Individual Friendly Dressage (Seniors & Juniors)
at Blue Barn, Great Chart TN23 3DH
Sunday 4th February - Entries Closed
Teams of 4 with 3 scores to count or individuals needed
We also need a HELPERS - we need one helper for half a day per team or two individuals entered.
If we have no helpers then teams can't compete.
Please see schedule for details of classes, tests & entry restrictions
Anyone interested to contact the Liz on equinelaser@gmail.com or put yourself forward on facebook by commenting on the post. Please state what test you would be happy riding.
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Area 10 FRIENDLY TEAM JUMPING COMPETITION on Sunday 4th February 2018
organised by Dartford & District Riding Club at Blue Barn (with the team friendly dressage)
Please see schedule for details of classes, heights & entry restrictions
Entries Closed
Please let Angy Spoor or Lindsey Bootes if you are interested in being in a team.
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Area 10 Senior Intermediate Winter Dressage Qualifier
at Blue Barn, Great Chart TN23 3DH
Saturday 3rd March - preliminary entries to be in by 10th February
Postponed due to snow - held on 11th March
Teams of 4 with 3 scores to count or individuals needed
We also need a HELPERS - we need one helper for half a day per team or two individuals entered.
If we have no helpers then teams can't compete.
Please see schedule for details of classes, tests & entry restrictions
Anyone interested to contact the Liz on equinelaser@gmail.com or put yourself forward on facebook by commenting on the post. Please state what test you would be happy riding.
TWO FDRC INDIVIDUALS COMPETED - Julia & Faye
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Area 10 Combined Training Qualifier on Saturday 31st March
at Felbridge EC, Copthorne Rd; Felbridge, East Grinstead RH19 2NU
The FDRC are organising this event and are looking for helpers as well as team members.
Teams of 4 Seniors or 4 Juniors - 2 x Prelim/75cm & 2 x Novice/85cm
We can also send individual riders
As you will see above the FDRC are organising this so it would be lovely if we could have make up some teams to compete.
Please see schedule for details of classes, tests & entry restrictions
Please contact Lindsey Bootes at lf.bootes@btinternet.com or on 07729763470 if you are interested in riding in a team & which test/height you would prefer or if you can be a helper on the day
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RIDER TIMES - JUNIOR
HELPER ROTA
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DRESSAGE DVD TRAINING - AREA 10 TRAINING EVENT
** Dressage DVD Training Part 2 **
With Leanne Wall List 1 Dressage Judge
We will watch DVD s specially produced for training judges, and Leanne will share her thoughts on what the judge is looking for.
Monday 30th April 7.30pm
Inkstand Cattery, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2HT
(to be held in house – no need to dress up warm!)
All BRC members welcome
£5 incl. light refreshments.
Payment on day
Limited numbers due to space.
All bookings to Sam Prior
samjprior@yahoo.com
07841989333
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FDRC SPRING HORSE SHOW - 6th MAY 2018 NOTE NEW DATE
To be held at: Willow Farm, Hansletts Lane, Ospringe, Faversham ME13 0RS
Just the right show to start the season off. Showing, Jumping & Dressage for everyone from novice to more experienced.
New classes for 2018 including some extra showing classes and two Dress Down Dressage classes.
As the name suggests these are fun supportive dressage classes to encourage those of you who want to have- a-go at dressage but don’t want to dress up to do it. there is no need for show jackets and you don't need to plait! All we ask is you come, have a go and have fun!
Classes suitable for the BRC Grassroots League - download your card and enter now.
Contact: Sally
Please note this a change from our originally planned date.
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RIDER CONFIDENCE TALK by KARL GREENWOOD
at West Faversham Community Centre, Bysing Wood Rd; Faversham ME13 7RH
on MONDAY 21st May
Tickets £25 for Members and £27.50 for Non Members
Light refreshments included
Places are limited so please book by contacting Lindsey on 07729763470 or LF.Bootes@btinternet.com
Payments can be made by:
Cheque to ‘Faversham and District Riding Club’ and sent to:
L. Bootes, Primrose Cottage, Elmley Rd, Brambledown, Minster ME12 3SS or through
ClubEntries online (payment by card or PayPal)
or by BACS - details on request.
Are you looking forward to a summer with your horse, but the dream doesn’t quite match the reality??
Confidence really cannot be under estimated, it is the key that unlocks so many opportunities in life and especially where horses are concerned!
Karl and Zana Greenwood run the Centre of Horseback Combat and Rider Confidence Courses at their base near London. They are looking to bring their knowledge and experience to the wider audience through these Rider Confidence Talks, which are entertaining and provide an educational discussion to cut through the noise of media, myth and rumour that surround horses and horse riding and bring a whole new level of enjoyment and certainty to your life with horses.
‘We are constantly reframing our experiences and perceptions, re-assessing our abilities and allowing outside influences to set our limits’ As a Hypnotherapist specialising in equine sports, Karl can easily explain how this happens and why it happens – but most importantly – we can easily use these traits to our advantage. Entertaining and educational with plenty of tips and strategies for you to take away.
Karl and Zana have worked in live stunt shows for many years with The Stampede Stunt Company, they coach and compete for the British Equestrian Dzhigitovka & Trick Riding Association and they have shown hundreds of riders how to cope with falls, spins and their fears at ‘The Centre of Horseback Combat Rider Confidence Course’
To find out more about Karl go to his facebook page ‘Karl Greenwood’ or ‘Rider Confidence’ or the website www.horsebackcombat.co.uk
We hope you can join us for a memorable evening, surrounded by like minded people with a love for horses!!
Book your place now to avoid disappointment.
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TALK by FEEDMARK - EQUINE HEALTH CONCERNS on MONDAY 4th JUNE
7.30 for 8.00 pm start at Norton Village Hall, Provender Lane, Faversham ME13 0SW
Emily Smith – Director of Nutrition at Feedmark will be talking about
FEEDING HORSES WITH HEALTH CONCERNS
Emily will cover varying Health Concerns for horses including
Feeding Horses with Health Issues
Being Underweight/overweight
Cushing’s Disease
Gastric Ulcers
Hoof Health
Laminitics
Entrance £ 2.00 for FDRC Members & £5.00 for Non-Members
Refreshments available
Don’t miss this interesting & informative evening – note the date & tell your friends.
Further details from Anne
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