Hello Everyone, 

I hope that you are all managing to stay safe and well during these strange and difficult times.

Unfortunately we have had a directive from British Riding Clubs which means that we now have to stop using Redlands. The gates will have to be locked until further notice. 

Hopefully if we all continue to follow the Government guidelines we will get through the crisis soon and be able to return to something like normality before to long.

Stay Safe, best wishes, 

Sue Williams 

Unfortunately, we are going to have to cancel the Donald clinic at Redlands on Sunday due to the soft ground at either end of the jumping lane and parking area. If you have booked a place please get in contact with Ronnie on 01732 838191 for a refund. Fingers crossed it drys up soon 🤞

If you would like to represent Sevenoaks Riding Club in the Combined Training Qualifier on the 11th April at Felbridge please contact Sarah Crookenden on 01892 870349 - sarahcrookenden@hotmail.com

Open to Seniors & Juniors Teams:
Prelim - BE Dressage BE95 (2012) or BE91 (2009) & 75cm showjumps
Novice -BE Dressage BE101(2009)or BE102(2010) & 85cm Showjumps
Teams of 3 or 4 - two members will compete in the 75 and two members in the 85cm showjumping 

Please find the schedule below:

Unfortunately we have cancelled the quiz night


We will be holding our annual quiz night on the 15th Feb at Weald Village Hall. The quiz will start at 7:30 and will include a raffle and a game of heads & tales in the interval. Maximum of 8 people per team, £10 a head to include a drink on arrival/interval. Bring your own drinks & nibbles!!

To book you place please contact Sue Williams - 07732 267121 or email suewilliamspc@gmail.com

We would like to thank everyone that supported Sevenoaks Riding Club in 2019, and look forward to another successful year in 2020. Thank you to all the companies that supported our Omnibus Schedule and sponsored classes in 2019.

- Louise Hooper Landscape Architect
- Julia at Roughway Arena Hire 
- Romshed Organic Farm 
- Daren Wood - Chimney Sweep 
- Charter Tax
- Caroline Sheridan - Equine Sports Therapist 
- A&N Plumbing Ltd
- The Elms Equestrian Centre
- R.F.Trailer Services & Sales
- Margaret at West Kent Saddles
- Bell Equine Vets
- The Saddlery & Gunroom 
- The Bottle House Inn 

If you would be interested in supporting Sevenoaks Riding Club in 2020 or would like to advertise in our omnibus schedule please contact Vicky Grimshaw - 01732 833486 / ​vikki_121@hotmail.com 

Whip  Ruling (effective 1 January 2020)

WHIP - 102.9 No rider may carry, use or permit to be used a whip other than as detailed below, in the arena, the collecting ring or anywhere, on, or in the immediate vicinity of the showground. Only one whip may be carried and no substitute for a whip may be carried. A whip, if carried, must be held in the hand by the handle with the handle at the top. Also see rule 103.1.4.2 Excessive use of the whip.
1. The maximum length of the “Whip” is 70cm and must be no less than 45cm.
2. There must be no “binding” within 17 centimetres of the end of the “Pad”.
3. The minimum diameter for a “Shaft” is 1 centimetre and the “Shaft” should run through the entirety of the whip.
4. The overall weight of the “Whip” must not exceed 160 grams and the weight should be evenly distributed throughout the full length of the “Whip”.
5. The “Contact area”, is considered to be 2/5’s (two fifths) of the overall length of the “Whip” and must be covered with a “Pad”.
6. The “Pad” must be smooth, with no protrusion or raised surface, and be made of shock absorbing material throughout its circumference such that it gives a compression factor of at least 6mm.

​There is to be no wording, advertising or personalisation of any kind on the “Pad”. Definitions The “Whip” The singular term for the equipment in its entirety. The “Shaft” The term for the central core of the equipment. The “Handle” The term for the riders contact area. The “Contact Area” The term for the area that will contact or may potentially contact the horse. The “Pad” The term for the padded area that covers the shaft. The “Binding” The term given to the threaded area between the “shaft” and the “pad” that joins the two together. 

​ https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/_files/whip%20&%20Spurs%20Ruling%20and%20Visual%20Guide,%20Jan%202020.pdf

We have a number of clinics taking place throughout the winter months with Donald Kear, Simon Laurens & Tristan Fell. The clinics are open to all members and non members and we would like to ask everyone to enter early, entries for the clinics will close 4 days before the event. Please remember to contact the organiser for your time!

Donald Kear
Donald offers gridwork, polework or flatwork sessions at Redlands. 

Dates: 26th Jan, 2nd Feb, 23rd Feb, 8th March, 29th March​

Gridwork - Groups of 6 - SRC Members £15 - Non Members £25
Polework  - Groups of 2/3 - SRC Members £20 - Non Members £25
Flatwork -  2 max - SRC Members £20 - Non Members £25

To book please contact Ronnie ​ 01732 838191 or Email - ronnie@comfyfood.co.uk . Entries can be made online via the training page. 

Cheques should be made payable to Sevenoaks Riding Club and sent to Ronnie Comfort - 23 Well Close, Leigh, Kent, TN11 8RQ 

Simon Laurens 
Simon offers 1 to 1 dressage lessons on the 1st Tuesday of every month at Redlands 

Dates: 4th Feb, 3rd March, 7th April 

SRC Members £45 - Non Members £50
To book contact Sarah on 01892 870349 or enter online via the training page. 

Cheques should be made payable to Sevenoaks Riding Club and sent to Sarah Crookenden Birches, Penshurst, Kent, TN11 8DL


Tristan Fell 
Showjumping training at Roughways Arena for all abilities and levels with Tristan Fell. 

Dates: 2nd Feb (afternoon), 15th March

SRC Members £25 - Non Members £30
To book please contact Sarah Crookenden
01892 870349 or enter online ​via the training page.

Cheques should be made payable to Sevenoaks Riding Club and sent to Sarah Crookenden Birches, Penshurst, Kent, TN11 8DL

Please find the times for the Winter Showjumping Qualifier below. 

Thank to everyone that attended the AGM, and congratulations to our award winners.

Best Team - Junior Riding Test Team
The team of ROSIE SHARPE - COLLIE SPARROW, ABI SCOTT - CAMARAINT RAMBLER, LILY-MAY PARKER - SUENO MATTIO & HARRY SCOTT - SEREN BENFRO came 3rd at the National Championships with both Abi & Harry winning their arenas

Best Helpful Member - The Pearson Family
We are so grateful for the support of the Pearson family throughout 2019. We could not run events and look after Redlands without the help of our truly amazing members. 

Most Helpful non-Member - Sarah Owlett
​Sarah has been very generous and has allowed us to use her land for the Area Dressage & Pleasure Ride, both events have been a great success, so thank you so much for letting us borrow your fields! 

Most Helpful Junior Member- Evie Kerry
​Thank you for your help throughout the year Evie.

​Points are awarded to riding club members throughout the year at our competitions,  congratulations to Evie & Alice.

Junior Points Winner- Evie Kerry

Senior Points Winner - Alice Burgess

Piglet Award - Liz Finlason
Liz has been a member of Sevenoaks Riding Club for many years and we are so thankful for your help and support over the years, we hope to see Blue back in action in 2020! 

Tom Cruise Memorial Eventing Trophy - Emma Whittington
This was awarded to Emma for her fantastic result at the Horse Trials Championship with Mocha in August where they won their arena in the 80cm. 

Winter training 19/20

Showjumping with Tristan Fell
​
Tristan is based at a small yard near Lingfield where he brings on young horses sympathetically to achieve their optimum, encouraging them to reach their full potential, many at a very high level. The training would take place in groups of 4 or 5 at Roughways arena. If you are intetested in taking part please cobtact Sarah Crookenden on 01892 870349


Cross Country Training with Harry Dzenis

​Harry Dzenis is an international event rider based near Wisborough Green in West Sussex. He is a double European gold medalist at Junior and Young Rider level and has ridden at 4* for several seasons. In 2017, Harry was the only person to ride two clear rounds at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials with his two top horses, Xam and Dromgurrihy Blue. The training will take place in groups of 4 and will cost £55 for members per hour (this includes arena hire). If you are intetested in attending please text Charlotte on 07709543242


​Dates and times will be confirmed if we have enough intetedt from members