Rother Valley Riding Club

 Formed in 1978 and now one of the largest clubs in East Sussex

Clinics

Show Jumping/Dressage/XC Techniques - Clinics with Lisa Pilbeam at Stonegate, Nr Ticehurst.

Sat 11th Feb - SJ grid work – all abilities, small groups or individual if you wish.
Sat 25th Feb - Half hour private jumping or flat sessions at £15 each. Arrive to warm up before your time so we can make best use of your ½ hour session.
Sat 3rd March - XC techniques in the arena, all abilities.

Call Lisa for further information and to book 07540 574077.

Half term Judi Piper-Dadswell Show jumping clinic at Poppinghole Farm.

Groups of 4 similar standards. Approx £20.00 per person.

Wed 15th February

Please call Shane to book on 07702 745171.

Show Jumping Clinics with Shane Petkovic at Poppinghole Farm, Robertsbridge

All welcome in friendly small groups £10.00 each rider.

Sat 18th February
Sat 17th March

Call Shane to book on 07702 745171.

Show Jumping Clinics with Alex McCracken in Hawkhurst every Friday

All levels/abilities welcome, Alex makes jumping fun whilst improving horse and rider! Individual £30.00, pairs £15.00 each - all plus £5.00 per horse for arena hire.

Call Alex to book on 07930 423309

Dressage Lessons with Andrew Day at Poppinghole Farm, Robertsbridge

Individual lessons of 45 minutes £45.00. Andrew is a very sympathetic trainer who is happy to teach any members to improve their horses flat work

Sat 3rd March

Call Shane to book on 07702 745171.

Dressage Lessons with Nikki Green at Sandhole Farm, Westfield.

Individual lessons of 45 minutes £27. Held on the last Friday in every month.

Call Bess Collins to book 07888 654649.

Show jumping clinics dates for early 2012 with Kate Ludden. (BHSAI, UKCC qualified coach)

Saturday 18th February
Saturday 10th March (sj and xc techniques)

Once again Kate Ludden is running her popular showjumping clinics at Bull Farm, these are aimed at all levels, from pole work and babies to competition preparation for the forthcoming season and Kate is totally happy to coach you in a small group of similar standards, or in a one to one coaching session. These jumping sessions take place at Bull Farm on the lovely big school with ample parking and tea and coffee available. Please call Kate for further info and to book in.

XC sessions

We have been really organised this year with trying to book xc dates, mainly due to the fact that the area horse trials qualifier this year has been brought forward to 13th May at Chilham Park, Kent. So we need some team training dates. If anyone is interested in finding out more about the Horse trials teams the please come along to the teams evening in February or contact Kate Ludden.

The following dates are open to everyone, they are not just team training.

Saturday 17th March - Lodge Farm, Matfield.
Saturday 31st March - Chilham Park, Kent TBC
Saturday 7th April - Lodge Farm/Bull Farm (if ground conditions OK) TBC

To contact Kate call 07859 922122 or email kate.ludden@btinternet.com

Show jumping clinc at Duckhurst with Cindy Llewellyn

Due to the popularity of the clinic we ran before Christmas, we have managed to pin Cindy down to do some more clinics for us. These are especially good with the weather as it has been as they are indoors!!

Mon 13th February
Mon 12th March

Please call Kate Ludden to book a space and discuss your horses level and ability so we can try to accomodate you in a group of a similar ability. 07859 922122, or email kate.ludden@btinternet.com

Your space will be held for five days while you send your cheques made payable to RVRC for £25 per person. (For groups of four). Cheques to

K.Ludden
Plurenden Farm Cottages
Plurenden Lane
High Halden
TN26 3JW

Clinic booking guide

Once you have decided which clinics you wish to do, phone or email the C/O to book in. Provisional booking will be given BUT your place is only secured when your cheque is received.

Closing date for booking clinics is four days before – this means your cheque must have been received by the C/O otherwise the clinic will be cancelled if not enough up-take. We need to let instructors know so they can make other arrangements if a clinic is cancelled, we cannot leave it until the last minute.

  • When you telephone or email, the C/O will need to know a little about you and your horse i.e. height of horse/pony, height you are happy to jump.

  • Cheques for each clinic should be made payable to RVRC. Please pay with separate cheques for each clinic and they will not be banked until we near that clinic date.

  • Attach a note to your cheque to say which instructor/date of the clinic. Send your cheques to the CO dealing with that clinic.

  • Please then call your C/O two days before to confirm your time, do not wait for the CO to call you.

  • For jumping clinics we require 48 hours notice of cancellation otherwise your cheque will be banked. We cannot go ahead with group clinics with less than enough numbers to cover the costs. Instructors charge by the hour not per horse! However, if we have enough to cover the costs of that clinic we will issue a refund as we are not really mean!

    Clinic Organiser details

    Juliet Langdon-Down
    Bull Farm
    Glassenbury Road
    Hartley
    Cranbrook
    Kent
    TN17 3QE
    Email jtbinky@yahoo.co.uk
    Tel 01580 715242 or 07764 476503

    Kate Ludden
    7 Plurenden Farm Cottages
    Plurenden Lane
    High Halden
    Kent
    TN26 3JW
    Email kate.ludden@btinternet.com
    Tel 01233 822119 or 07859 922122

    Lisa Pilbeam
    Tel 07540 574077

    Bess Collins
    Sandhole Farm
    Westfield Lane
    Westfield
    East Sussex
    TN35 4SA
    Email grizzwold3@googlemail.com
    Tel 07888 654649

    Marion Goggin
    Email mariongoggin@btinternet.com
    Tel 07982 126604 (Please leave message if no answer)

    A bit of information on RVRC instructors

    Marion Goggin

    Marion Goggin (a qualified instructor) is an experienced dressage competitor and trainer, both to advanced levels and is a List 2 Judge. Marion has been involved in the sport for over 25 years and her focus in training is to ensure the rider understands the importance of developing and maintaining balance as this will lead to an unrestricted way of riding with increased energy and expression in the paces. Marions experience in competition and as a judge will help you present a better test and see what judges are looking for technically. Marion has pupils competing from 'grass roots' level to advanced levels. All levels of ability are welcome.

    Maria Green

    Maria has produced many horses and ponies to top level Show Jumping, most of whom have not been typical show jumpers. Maria has represented GB in junior show jumping, winning individual and team gold in Switzerland. Maria has also competed to Intermediate level in eventing and is BS UK CC accredited coach. Maria is happy to teach everyone from beginners to budding show jumpers.

    Nikki Green

    Nikki Green has competed and trained horses up to Grand prix level dressage, is a member of the TTT, receiving regular tuition from Stephen Clarke, Charles DeKunffy and members of the Spanish riding school. Nicky’ s kind encouraging approach combined with her knowledge and eye for detail bring out the best in all riders from the nervous or novice combinations to those with more experience competing at a higher level, she has a great way of instilling confidence to all.

    Kate Ludden

    Kate is perhaps best known locally for her competitive achievements in recent years with her horse Paddy, riding at Advanced level eventing. However she has also produced many horses successfully for all disciplines over the years. Kate is also a horse dentist. Kate is happy to teach all levels of rider/horse and is particularly encouraging to nervous riders and at making her clinics fun as well as instructional.

    Alex McCracken

    Alex is a qualified saddler with many years experience fitting and flocking all makes of saddles. Alex is also an experienced horseman eventing up to novice level with horses he has produced himself. His sympathetic, simple and fun approach to training for jumping makes his lessons suitable for all abilities and types of horses. Training with Alex also means you can have your saddle checked at the same time!

    Lisa Pilbeam

    Lisa has competed up to Advanced level British Eventing. Won and placed in several of the League titles in the South East Eventers League and has twice been runner up to Kristina Cook and Miners Frolic in the Leading Horse and Rider award. Lisa aims to compete Cullawn Holly to CIC*** this year. Lisa particularly enjoys bringing on and backing young horses. She also regularly competes in BSJA and dressage competitions. Lisa has a straightforward method of teaching and is very happy to assist all levels of riders.

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    Akita Fencing Ltd
    Fencing and Land Management
    Tel 07813 977072 or 01424 777051
    Alex McCracken
    Qualified Saddler
    Tel 07930 423309
    Rob Brissenden

    Qualified Equine Dentist
    Tel 07772 596336
    www.robequinedental.co.uk
    Dell Farm Pork and Lamb
    Tel 07711 919776
    Karen Cavey Dog Grooming
    Tel 01580 755456
    Freshfields Farm Shop and Animal Feeds and Bedding
    Tel 01424 751397
    Greenslade Trailers
    Tel 01580 830088
    horsetrailersales.co.uk
    Georgies Horse Laundry
    Tel 01580 880088
    georgieshorselaundry.co.uk
    Hambleys Natural Health
    Tel 01892 783027
    hamblys.net
    Janek Zysemil - Farrier
    Tel 07920 114349
    j.zysemil@hotmail.co.uk
    Jeff Newnham - Farrier
    Tel 01424 210516
    jnfs.co.uk
    Kate Ludden
    Tel 07859 922122
    kate.ludden@btinternet.com
    Marion Goggin
    Dressage training
    Telephone 07982 126604
    McTimoney Chiropractic
    Tina Ricketts
    Tel 01825 840966

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