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ESRC Programme for 2012
If you are not a member of ESRC but would like to attend a rally to watch or even have a go yourself to see what you think please contact the organizers and we can arrange a guest entry. All dismounted activities can be attended by non members.
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JANUARY
Sun 8th

New Year Musical Ride with Judi Kemp
Nice relaxing session to get into the beat with your horse or pony, and have a little new year dance together to celebrate your happy partnership as a pair!
Venue: Burnhill Green Manege.
Session time starts at 10.30am.
Price: £9 per rider.
Organizer details: Please contact Judith Gittins on 01902 372473 to book in.
Fri 13th

Last date for entries for Area Dressage, Moreton Morrell in February!
Competition to be held Sunday 12th February
Organizer details: Please contact Louise Green on 07919892629 to
volunteer to cheer the teams on, ask for details to compete, or just plain sign up for some fun
Sat 14th Flatwork & Showjumping Instruction from Ticky Fletcher BHSI
Ticky's renowned calm and sympathetic teaching style and encouragement will help
you get your horse/ pony prepared for taking you around a jumping course, or working nicely on the flat. If jumping, please mention on booking what heights you are currently clearing.
Venue: Watt Meadow, nr J11, M6.
Session times: 2 one-hour long sessions, one flatwork, one jumping 3pm & 4pm.
Price: £18 per rider per hour to include venue costs.
Organizer details: Please contact Jo Clarke on 01902 565811 or email to jochez1@sky.com.
Fri 27th Last date for entries to Area SJ at Solihull RC in February!
Competition to be held Saturday 25th February, Novice, Intermediate and Open classes, and probably Windsor round 2s.
Organizer details: Please contact Frances Small on 07810 184243 to volunteer to cheer the teams on, ask for details to compete, or just plain sign up for some fun!
Sat 28th Private Tuition from Advanced Event Rider, Andrew Downes
Andrew is a renowned and successful local event rider who has competed at Badminton and other such prestigious events, and has been persuaded, in his eventing off-season to help out us ‘grass roots riders’ with private training sessions at all levels. Sessions available in either flatwork or jumping, so if you are working on something in particular you can build up your skills over the winter period!
Venue: Myrtle Grove Brewood, or Somerford Mill Farm indoor school if weather inclement. Session times: Start from 8am.
Prices: £42 per hour to include travel/arena costs.
Contact Frances Small on 07810 184243.
FEBRUARY
Sun 5th Schooling sessions with Judi Kemp - CANCELLED
Judi is has been helping out with RC schooling for several years so needs no introduction, but she is a very experienced instructor in dressage, showjumping and horse trials, and is a Pony club examiner of long standing. This session will go through schooling techniques and exercises to practice whenever you ride your horse.
Venue: Burnhill Green Farm Manege
Session Times: Two 1 hour sessions starting 10am and 11am.
Price: £9 per rider.
Organizer details: Please contact Judith Gittins on 01902 372473 to book in.
Fri 10th Charity Chinese Auction (dismounted event)
Our previous year’s event was so successful, raising £1000 for the air ambulance, that we’ve decided to repeat it for this very worthy cause. It was great fun for all involved and we hope for an equal number of wonderful donations from members and friends. Any contributions gratefully received – doesn’t have to be new or expensive! ‘Promises’ equally well received – e.g. we’ve previously received offers of a house spring clean and a groom for a day. Let your imagination run wild!
Venue: Featherstone Community Centre, Baneberry Drive, Featherstone, Wolverhampton.
Time: 7.30pm
Organiser: Please Contact Frances Small on 07810 184243 about donations and event details.
Sat 11th Flatwork & Showjumping Instruction from Ticky Fletcher BHSI
Ticky's renowned calm and sympathetic teaching style and encouragement will help
you get your horse/ pony prepared for taking you around a jumping course, or working nicely on the flat. If jumping, please mention on booking what heights you are currently clearing.
Venue: Watt Meadow, nr J11, M6.
Session times: 2 one-hour long sessions, one flatwork, one jumping 3pm & 4pm.
Price: £18 per rider per hour to include venue costs.
Organizer details: Please contact Jo Clarke on 01902 565811 or email to jochez1@sky.com.
Sun 12th Flat and Polework with Laura Strong
After several successful and well complimented sessions with Laura as a trainer, we are pleased she is continuing to provide us with the opportunity to do some more! Laura is a qualified BHSAI and is building on her reputation as a keen and effective trainer. Laura has a long history in all riding disciplines, including tetrathlon, and there’s little she hasn’t experienced first hand as far as horses and riding are concerned.
Venue: Yard off A449 at Himley (detailed address tba on booking in).
Session time 10am.
Price: £10 per rider.
Organizer details: Please contact Sarah Coulson on 07966228063 to book in.
Also
Sun 12th		 Area 5 Winter Dressage Qualifiers at Moreton Morrell
Organizer details: Please contact Louise Green on 07919892629 for details.
Sat 18th Private Tuition from Advanced Event Rider, Andrew Downes
Andrew is a renowned and successful local event rider who has competed at Badminton and other such prestigious events, and has been persuaded, in his eventing off-season to help out us ‘grass roots riders’ with private training sessions at all levels. Sessions available in either flatwork or jumping, so if you are working on something in particular you can build up your skills over the winter period!
Venue: Myrtle Grove Brewood, or Somerford Mill Farm indoor school if weather inclement. Session times: Start from 8am.
Prices: £42 per hour to include travel/arena costs.
Contact Frances Small on 07810 184243.
Sat 25th Area 5 Showjumping qualifiers at Solihull
Novice, Intermediate and Open classes, as well as Windsor qualifiers round 2.
Venue: Solihull EC.
Organizer details: Please contact Frances Small on 07810 184243.
MARCH
Sun 4th Schooling sessions with Judi Kemp
Judi is has been helping out with RC schooling for several years so needs no introduction, but she is a very experienced instructor in dressage, showjumping and horse trials, and is a Pony club examiner of long standing. This session will go through schooling techniques and exercises to practice whenever you ride your horse.
Venue: Burnhill Green Farm Manege
Session Times: Two 1 hour sessions starting 10am and 11am.
Price: £9 per rider.
Organizer details: Please contact Judith Gittins on 01902 372473 to book in.
Sun 11th Flat and Polework with Laura Strong
After several successful and well complimented sessions with Laura as a trainer, we are pleased she is continuing to provide us with the opportunity to do some more! Laura is a qualified BHSAI and is building on her reputation as a keen and effective trainer. Laura has a long history in all riding disciplines, including tetrathlon, and there’s little she hasn’t experienced first hand as far as horses and riding are concerned.
Venue: Yard off A449 at Himley (detailed address tba on booking in).
Session time 10am.
Price: £10 per rider.
Organizer details: Please contact Sarah Coulson on 07966228063 to book in.
Sat 24th Carriage Driving for beginners with Tony and Carol Gregory
After our last very successful and well complimented session with Tony and Carol last year,
we are pleased they have given us the opportunity again to see first hand and find out
everything about driving a horse/pony. As a renowned and friendly expert, Tony can guide you
in all matters driving – where to start, training the horse to drive, long-reining, fitting the
harness and the types of carriages available. Tony has a way of explaining the world of driving
with articulate enthusiasm, and it will again be an interesting morning discovering the secrets of success in this
now rarer form of horsey discipline.
Venue: Eversleigh, Langley Road, Lower Penn.
Session time 10am (for approximately 2 hours).
Price: £2 per person.
Organizer details: Please contact Bev Higgs on 01902 333986 before Saturday 17th to book in.
AND Sat 24th Flatwork & Showjumping Instruction from Ticky Fletcher BHSI
Ticky's renowned calm and sympathetic teaching style and encouragement will help
you get your horse/ pony prepared for taking you around a jumping course, or working nicely on the flat. If jumping, please mention on booking what heights you are currently clearing.
Venue: Myrtle Grove, Brewood.
Session times: 2 one-hour long sessions, one flatwork, one jumping 3pm & 4pm.
Price: £16 per rider per hour to include venue costs.
Organizer details: Please contact Jo Clarke on 01902 565811 or email to jochez1@sky.com.
Extras
  Lisa Tattersall-Randle sessions will restart in the spring of 2012

Trailer reversing sessions start again in the spring of 2012
Just in time for the caravan towing season