HOPE VALLEY RIDING CLUB
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR 2025
Rupert Cox clinics run every Monday, flat work, poles and jumping contact 07970 935615
Pony Stars run every Thursday contact Jenny Parkin 07976 575047
27th September Julia Hardy Clinic – to book contact kate@hollowgatefarm.com
17th October Cathy Taylor Clinic – poles to 1M+. Private or Group lessons. Contact Debbie Dronfield 07877 993723 to book.
25th October Claire Bennett Dressage Clinic. To book contact Claire 07584 028865
ALL CLINICS ARE OPEN TO HVRC MEMBERS ONLY
NEXT CLINIC:
Julia Hardy jumping/poles clinic 27th September
ALL CLINICS ARE FOR HVRC MEMBERS ONLY
2025 MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
All memberships fall due at the beginning of January 2025. For all membership enquiries please contact Kate Molyneux email: kate@hollowgatefarm.com
From 1st January 2025 you will be able to renew your Membership via Horse Monkey OR you can send your details to Kate and pay by either cheque or bank transfer. Full membership details and HVRC bank details can be found on our website under the ‘Membership’ tab.
We are not increasing the Membership fee. They will remain at £30 for an adult membership and £25 for a junior membership.
HORSE MONKEY – ONLINE ENTRY PLATFORM
MEMBERSHIPS VIA HORSE MONKEY
ALL HVRC MEMBERSHIPS WILL EXPIRE ON 31ST DECEMBER 2024. IF YOU WISH TO HIRE THE ARENA OR ATTEND CLINICS THROUGHOUT THE WINTER MONTHS THEN PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP.
FROM 1ST JANUARY 2025 YOU CAN EITHER USE HORSE MONKEY TO APPLY FOR A NEW MEMBERSHIP OR RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION BY EMAILING YOUR DETAILS TO kate@hollowgatefarm.com and pay by bank transfer. All details are under the ‘membership’ tab.
HOPE VALLEY RIDING CLUB
JUMPING AND POLEWORK CLINIC WITH JULIA HARDY
27th September
With Julia Hardy, a UKCC level 3 show jumping coach and BHS accredited Senior Coach.
£30 per rider per hour (2 people sharing)
£20 per rider per hour (3 people sharing)
Or private lessons by request at £45 per ¾ hour session
Plus £1 per rider towards HVRC’s arena maintenance costs, payable in cash on the day.
HVRC members only
To book, please email kate@hollowgatefarm.com
Please state whether you want jumping or polework or both and the maximum height of the fences you wish to jump. Also mention if you have anyone you wish to share your lesson with.
Please note: payment will be required by bank transfer to Julia to secure your place at least 3 days before the date of the clinic. Cancellations within 48 hours will not be refunded unless your place is filled from the wait list.
**** NEW DRESSAGE CLINICS WITH CLAIRE BENNETT ****
25TH OCTOBER
Claire is a British Dressage accredited coach (UKCC L2), trainee BD dressage judge and clinical psychologist. Specialising in overcoming confidence challenges and grassroots dressage training. Fully insured, safeguarding, DBS check and first aid qualified.
These sessions can be used for test riding or general flatwork – just let Claire know when booking.
Pricing is £30 for individual 45 minutes + £1 arena maintenance
If you would like a shared lesson with someone you know please discuss with Claire.
Times will be from 10am and individual times will be confirmed a couple of days before the clinic.
Please book directly with Claire 07584 028865
PONY STARS GROUP –
Pony Stars provides a range of activities helping juniors aged from 5 to 12 years to develop their confidence around ponies. There are work books to build on their knowledge and skills and of course help them to become a accomplished rider. Upon completion of each work book the juniors will be awarded a badge. All badges are presented at the HVRC AGM in November.
PONY STARS – SESSIONS FOR BOTH JUNIOR AND SENIOR MEMBERS
JUNIOR FUN DAY – GAMES, JUMPING, POLES, FLATWORK. FANCY DRESS OPTIONAL 30TH OCTOBER
Pony Stars run at the club field every Sunday January to March 2025
In addition to Pony Stars Jenny is running either group lessons or 1-1 lessons on Sundays. Lessons are to suit demand so please let Jenny know what you would like to work on. Flatwork, poles or jumping from X poles up to 90cms. Open to all ages and abilities.
Jenny Parkin is running sessions on the club field for you and your pony including: Pony Stars, mounted games, pole-work and jumping.
Cost £11 per pony per hour for group lessons. Private one to one lessons are available. Contact Jenny with any questions and to book your place by text 07976575047 or email: jenny.haydock@googlemail.com
PLEASE NOTE; Jenny is also available for private lessons or groups on any of the above dates either before or after the junior clinic times.
RUPERT COX CLINICS Every Monday
Rupert runs individual/group clinics every Monday. Lessons can be either jumping or flatwork. To book your place, please contact Rupert direct on 07970 935615.
ARENA HIRE
The HVRC arena is available to hire (to members only). Your current membership number and a copy of your 3rd Party Insurance will be required before you can hire or use the club arena.
Bookings are made by TEXTING Judith Rutnam on 07952 900085. Members need to allow at least 24 hours notice when booking an arena hire session.
PLEASE lock the gate AND randomize the padlock code before leaving the field.
PLEASE NOTE arena hire is for the arena only not for the working hunter jumps. The arena is graded and checked regularly for hazards ( rabbit holes etc ) the working hunter area is only checked for shows so is out of bounds. All memberships fall due at the beginning of January. Just a reminder that memberships need to be paid before riders can attend clinics, book places for camp or book the arena in 2024. Please renew your membership via Horse Monkey or contact Kate by email kate@hollowgatefarm.com
RIDING HAT STANDARDS
In order to ensure riders are wearing the most up to date riding hats, please note that from the 1st January 2023, the following hat standards will no longer be accepted, due to the age of hats made to these standards:
1. PAS O15 1998
2. SNELL 2001
PAS 015 – 2011 and SNELL – E2016 are still both acceptable
For safety and insurance reasons, HVRC members must wear a hat conforming to the new standards when riding at all HVRC clinics and competitions.
BODY PROTECTOR STANDARDS
From 1st January 2024, the BETA 2009 safety certification will no longer be permitted for use at British Eventing, British Riding Club and Pony Club competitions. This means that the BETA 2018 standard will be required when riding at any event run under these organisations.
So, if your equestrian body protector is marked with the BETA 2009 standard, it’s time to start thinking about getting a new one in time for the rule changes next year.
whips used for jumping must be padded. The ‘pad’ must be smooth with no protrusion or raised surface (which include embroidery) and be made of a shock absorbing material throughout its circumference. One whip, no longer than 75cm (and must be no less than 45cm) and not weighted, may be carried when jumping any obstacle in British Eventing competitions.
