Shows, Socials & Various Events
MEMBERS ONLY IN HAND -SOCIAL WALK for SMALL PONIES & COMPANIONS
30th August starting at 10.30 in Perry Wood, Selling.
Something a little different.... This is for those who have 12hh and under ponies, either as companions or retired and want to take them for a social outing ... it could be rather jolly... It will be like a dog walk but with our little ponies... Meet at 10.30am to leave at 11am Approx 90mins Mix of quiet lanes & woodland bridleways. Max 5 horses (incl host). . HiViz must still be worn by handlers and ponies must be bridled or have a controlling headcollar. No Dogs as I think a group of cheeky ponies will be enough for anyone to handle! £5 per household (as some members might have two or more ponies)... Enter via My Riding Life https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=524373
MEMBERS SOCIAL EVENING (& Guests) PIZZA NIGHT at Knowler Farm, Stelling Minnis
on Sept. 5th
Come and enjoy an awesome wood-fired pizza at Knowler Farm Choice of Pizzas 🍕 Margarita Pepperoni Veggie Hawaiian Chicken and pesto Meat feast Each pizza comes with salad and coleslaw. The club will provide soft drinks, a glass or two of wine, but also feel free to bring alternatives! Dogs are welcome on leads, barn seating is available if the weather isn't glorious. Members £13/head (to include liquid refreshments) Non-Members £15 Please place orders under additional information on My Riding Life Please book through My Riding Life https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=519776 Closing date for booking a pizza is 30th August 2025 Knowler Farm What3Words: https://w3w.co/royal.dislikes.explained
A L1 & L2 AFFILIATED TREC COMPETITION on SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER
at Knowler Farm, Curtis Lane, Stelling Minnis CT4 6AD -
The FDRC & South East Trec are running a One Day Full Affiliated TREC Competition on: Saturday September 20th. 2025 Entries OPEN If anyone is coming from outside the area there is limited overnight corralling within 15 minutes of the venue. Contact Sarah at sreith@sky.com There will be three phases: The MA - Control of Paces at Walk/ Canter on a 150m track The PTV - Riding a course of 16 Obstacles The POR - Orienteering Level 1- up to 15 km / Level 2 up to 20km Classes 1 & 2 are suitable for those with little or no TREC Experience There is are special Newcomers awards in each class. You can ride as an individual or as a pair. The competition will take place on grass with the POR (Orienteering) being mainly along quiet lanes, woodland tracks and farmland. HELPERS: We would love all of you to compete but TREC competitions take lots of helpers to run and it would be wonderful if some of you who are not competing could come & help us run it. No experience needed for many of the tasks and tea/coffee and a lovely packed lunch provided. Most tasks would not be more than 4.5 - 5 hours. If you think you could help please contact at favershamridingclub@gmail.com to let us know you could help. putting TREC in the subject box DON'T MISS OUT ENRIES CLOSE ON SEPT 12th.
FDRC 1 DAY CAMP with ANN BERRY at Welwyn Stud, Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 8LS CANCELLED
Saturday 27th September
Arrive Saturday between 9 and 9.30. Ann Berry will be your host and instructor – with a wealth of experience Ann is an Accredited British Horse Society Instructor & Level 5 accredited coach. The former owner of Limes Farm Equestrian Centre with over 100 horses at the training Centre and premier show venue. Horses and riders will be divided into groups. First group will start at 10am Two ridden sessions per group. 1st lesson flatwork/polework. 2nd lesson either cross country or jumping Stabling for your horses is provided. This maybe an indoor American barn style on shavings. Automatic waterers are in place but feel free to bring your own water bucket if your horse hasn’t used automatic water system before. If you have any specific requirements, please let us know. You will need your own mucking out tools and we appreciated beds being left up on departure. Please bring your own lunch Maximum of 8 spaces Members Only and if space allow will be opened up to non members To book please use the following link https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=521056
QUIZ NIGHT at Godmersham & Crundale Village Hall on Friday October 3rd.
Godmersham and Crundale Village Hall Doors open at 7pm Quiz starts 7.30pm sharp Join us for the FDRC Quiz Night to raise funds for the club. A chance to get together with other FDRC Members and to bring friends & family along for a fun evening. Rounds will be fun, challenging and interesting with a variety of topics. Prizes for the winners, losers and the best team name. Ticket includes a Cheese or Ham Ploughman's - Please make selection at booking Tickets £12 per person or £80 for a table of 8 Bring your own alcohol Soft drinks available to buy. https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=525363
FDRC CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE at Howfield Manor on November 29th.
Christmas Dinner and Dance Arrive from 7.00pm to be sat for 7.30pm Swap your riding boots for your dancing shoes! Come and enjoy a 3 course menu and dance the night away There will be a raffle on the evening with some amazing prizes to be won. Junior Members 12 and Over welcome! Tickets £45.95 per person includes meal and disco. We will be organising a tip collection on the night, with a recommended contribution of 10% so please bring cash. Maximum of 50 spaces Please book through My Riding Life https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=525397 Booking will be for MEMBERS ONLY and IF there are spaces left these will be opened up to non-members. There is an option to book bed & breakfast directly with the hotel for £99.00 Festive Menu Starters * Duo of gravlax & poached salmon (gf) * Roasted parsnip soup, shavings of roasted chestnuts (v,ve,gf) * Seafood cocktail, blood Mary sauce, sprinkled caviar, rustic bread (gf) * Chicken liver, apricot & port pate, caramelised onions, mixed salad (gf) * Camembert with walnut & honey topping (v) (gf) * Pressed ham hock & pistachio terrine, piccalilli (gf) Main Courses * Roasted turkey crown, goose fat roast potatoes, crushed winter roots, maple roast parsnips, sprouts, chestnut stuffing & pigs in blankets, gravy (gf) * Pan roasted sea bream, champagne butter sauce, sauté potatoes, winter greens (gf) * 28 Day mature roast beef sirloin, goose fat roast potatoes, roasted parsnips, winter greens, Yorkshire pudding, gravy (gf) * Spinach, wild mushroom & brie wellington, roast potatoes, winter greens (v,ve) * Slow braised venison, port gravy, red cabbage, winter greens, creamy mash (gf) Desserts * Baileys crème brulée, coffee bean shortbread (gf) * Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce * Mulled wine poached pear, clementine mascarpone * Dark chocolate torte, clotted cream (gf) * Limoncello panna cotta, raspberry compote, brandy snap (gf) * Apple & plum crumble, ginger ice cream * Coffee & mints (gf) dishes can be adapted to gluten free