Club News
Saturday 28th February ‘26
Arena Eventer top scorer prize.
Today we brought the prize for the member who scores the most points in the Arena Eventing classes at the summer shows. This is run across Juniors and Seniors.
They will be at the shows for people to see and will be awarded at the Awards night in November.
How exciting and what an awesome prize! Thankyou Terry Westwood for the kind donation.
Arena Eventer top scorer prize.
Today we brought the prize for the member who scores the most points in the Arena Eventing classes at the summer shows. This is run across Juniors and Seniors.
They will be at the shows for people to see and will be awarded at the Awards night in November.
How exciting and what an awesome prize! Thankyou Terry Westwood for the kind donation.
Monday 23rd February ‘26
Please can you all double check you are a current member when booking onto of one of our clinics.
It’s easy to forget when you don’t have ‘Automatic renewal’ set up and also now that you can join at any time (and not just on Jan 1st like previously)
For anyone wanting to join or to double check your account - head to: britishridingclubs.sport80.com
Please can you all double check you are a current member when booking onto of one of our clinics.
It’s easy to forget when you don’t have ‘Automatic renewal’ set up and also now that you can join at any time (and not just on Jan 1st like previously)
For anyone wanting to join or to double check your account - head to: britishridingclubs.sport80.com
Saturday 21st February ‘26
Winners!!
Amy Hughes and her fabulous Val winning the BRC Arena Eventing Area 5 qualifier today at Dallas Burston. Amy will be heading to the Championships at Aston Le Walls this spring!
Vali is the family favourite and regularly keeps fit not just at Riding Club clinics, but also at Pony Club with Amy’s children. What a star he is!
Winners!!
Amy Hughes and her fabulous Val winning the BRC Arena Eventing Area 5 qualifier today at Dallas Burston. Amy will be heading to the Championships at Aston Le Walls this spring!
Vali is the family favourite and regularly keeps fit not just at Riding Club clinics, but also at Pony Club with Amy’s children. What a star he is!
Sunday 7th February ‘26
Next Hannah Jackson Clinic is at
Pennwood on 8th March
All abilities catered for, £25
Please email [email protected] to book your place.
Next Hannah Jackson Clinic is at
Pennwood on 8th March
All abilities catered for, £25
Please email [email protected] to book your place.
Saturday 6th February ‘26
Super fun and cuteness overload at our ESRC gymkhana games at The Cavalier Centre yesterday morning.
HUGE thanks to judges Lynn Aucott & Kate Jenks who helped everything run so smoothly. Also to Maxine Louise for organising the café which was much appreciated by many.
Thanks to Jo, Lex, Megan, Katie & Kim for helping to set up, and Sophie and Sophie for helping with the games. And of course our wonderful chair Patsy for running this very popular event.
We will be organising another for the Easter holidays with themed fancy dress and prizes.
Super fun and cuteness overload at our ESRC gymkhana games at The Cavalier Centre yesterday morning.
HUGE thanks to judges Lynn Aucott & Kate Jenks who helped everything run so smoothly. Also to Maxine Louise for organising the café which was much appreciated by many.
Thanks to Jo, Lex, Megan, Katie & Kim for helping to set up, and Sophie and Sophie for helping with the games. And of course our wonderful chair Patsy for running this very popular event.
We will be organising another for the Easter holidays with themed fancy dress and prizes.
Friday 6th February ‘26
Say hello to the ladies who make it all happen…..this is ESRC’s wonderful committee: Nikki, Shell, Denise, Chris, Racheal, Patsy, Jenny, Heather, Cath, Lynn, Lucy, Rachel, Claire & Gina
Our committee work tirelessly for the club, organising everything that takes place so we can all show up and enjoy ourselves. On top of the committee we have a lot of wonderful helpers within our club who step in to help the committee run all of our events-for which we are extremely grateful. We are very lucky as a club to have so many forthcoming members who are happy to give up their time for us regularly.
If you are interested in being a helper, we are always grateful for extra pairs of hands….whether it’s stewarding at shows, course building, dressage writing, running the cafe or even manning arenas and working in areas. There are so many jobs to choose from and anything from an hour of help on a show day to a full morning helping at a clinic, you can learn so much and really make a difference to the running of our club.
All of our committee started out as helpers first and we are always keen to welcome fresh new enthusiastic people to join the committee. To find out more about our current committee and what they all do for the club, have a look at our website and click on the page marked ‘Meet The Committee’. Here you can get to know them a little better and see if it’s something you’d like to do in the future.
Say hello to the ladies who make it all happen…..this is ESRC’s wonderful committee: Nikki, Shell, Denise, Chris, Racheal, Patsy, Jenny, Heather, Cath, Lynn, Lucy, Rachel, Claire & Gina
Our committee work tirelessly for the club, organising everything that takes place so we can all show up and enjoy ourselves. On top of the committee we have a lot of wonderful helpers within our club who step in to help the committee run all of our events-for which we are extremely grateful. We are very lucky as a club to have so many forthcoming members who are happy to give up their time for us regularly.
If you are interested in being a helper, we are always grateful for extra pairs of hands….whether it’s stewarding at shows, course building, dressage writing, running the cafe or even manning arenas and working in areas. There are so many jobs to choose from and anything from an hour of help on a show day to a full morning helping at a clinic, you can learn so much and really make a difference to the running of our club.
All of our committee started out as helpers first and we are always keen to welcome fresh new enthusiastic people to join the committee. To find out more about our current committee and what they all do for the club, have a look at our website and click on the page marked ‘Meet The Committee’. Here you can get to know them a little better and see if it’s something you’d like to do in the future.
Wednesday 4th February ‘26
Camp is now full with three people on our waiting list.
We have Karen Oliver, Nick Lawson, William Blaine & Leigh Ann Adam’s coaching. We are so lucky to have these fantastic coaches so local to us.
It’s going to be another fantastic weekend!
Camp is now full with three people on our waiting list.
We have Karen Oliver, Nick Lawson, William Blaine & Leigh Ann Adam’s coaching. We are so lucky to have these fantastic coaches so local to us.
It’s going to be another fantastic weekend!
Monday 2nd February ‘26
It’s wonderful to have so many of our members taking part in our winter clinics recently.
Our clinics are for members only as they are so popular, so it wouldn’t be fair to offer places to non members. We also need to ensure that everyone is covered by our clubs Insurance if ever there was an accidental dismount or a horse injury, which is no problem if you’re a member as part of your membership fee covers this.
If you aren’t a member and want to join in the clinics and all the extra benefits members get, go to our website: www.eatshropshireridingclub.org.uk and click on the page marked ‘Membership’ to join today.
If you aren’t a member, you can still attend all of our shows we run:
🔺 Dressage shows at Pennwood & the Cavalier Centre,
🔺Summer Shows at Vicarage Road,
🔺 Hunter Trials at Tong Park Farm,
🔺 Gymkhaa Games at the Cavalier Centre,
🔺 Christmas Shows at the Cavalier Centre & Pennwood.
It’s wonderful to have so many of our members taking part in our winter clinics recently.
Our clinics are for members only as they are so popular, so it wouldn’t be fair to offer places to non members. We also need to ensure that everyone is covered by our clubs Insurance if ever there was an accidental dismount or a horse injury, which is no problem if you’re a member as part of your membership fee covers this.
If you aren’t a member and want to join in the clinics and all the extra benefits members get, go to our website: www.eatshropshireridingclub.org.uk and click on the page marked ‘Membership’ to join today.
If you aren’t a member, you can still attend all of our shows we run:
🔺 Dressage shows at Pennwood & the Cavalier Centre,
🔺Summer Shows at Vicarage Road,
🔺 Hunter Trials at Tong Park Farm,
🔺 Gymkhaa Games at the Cavalier Centre,
🔺 Christmas Shows at the Cavalier Centre & Pennwood.
Wednesday 28th January ‘26
A fabulous night at our Quiz last night.
Well done to the winners and Thankyou to everyone who came along and raised a nice £143 for our chosen charity for the year The Cavalier Centre.
We have lots of socials on throughout the year including treasure hunts and various talks, so keep an eye on our pages for future adverts.
A fabulous night at our Quiz last night.
Well done to the winners and Thankyou to everyone who came along and raised a nice £143 for our chosen charity for the year The Cavalier Centre.
We have lots of socials on throughout the year including treasure hunts and various talks, so keep an eye on our pages for future adverts.
Tuesday 13th January ‘26
QUIZ NIGHT ❓🖊️ 🎵
📍 The Piggott
🕰️ 7pm for a 7.30pm start
📆 Tuesday 27th January ‘26
Lots of question rounds, two picture rounds, a music round and even the introduction of some Bonus Rounds with massive points on offer, so literally ANYONE can win this time!
Prizes after every round and an overall winner at the end.
Bring a raffle prize and don’t forget to book your teams in, max of 4 people in a team.
Members £2.50, Non Members £3. Pay on the night.
All money raised will be going to our chosen charity for the year Cavalier Centre.
We’re all going!
QUIZ NIGHT ❓🖊️ 🎵
📍 The Piggott
🕰️ 7pm for a 7.30pm start
📆 Tuesday 27th January ‘26
Lots of question rounds, two picture rounds, a music round and even the introduction of some Bonus Rounds with massive points on offer, so literally ANYONE can win this time!
Prizes after every round and an overall winner at the end.
Bring a raffle prize and don’t forget to book your teams in, max of 4 people in a team.
Members £2.50, Non Members £3. Pay on the night.
All money raised will be going to our chosen charity for the year Cavalier Centre.
We’re all going!
Friday 9th January ‘26
Due to the snow at the Cavalier Centre and surrounding areas, we have decided to cancel tomorrow’s Dressage League.
It makes a lovely photo for a postcard, but sadly not ideal for running a horse event!
All entries will be forwarded to the next competition which is on Saturday 14th February.
Thursday 1st January ‘26
Dismounted clinic…..
📅 Wednesday 14th Jan
📍 The Pigot Arms
🕰️ 6.30pm
A talk about Acupuncture for horses by Catarina from Severn Edge Vets, followed by a buffet.
….then ‘What the judge is looking for ‘ by a BD judge.
Cost £12.50 with buffet, or £5 without a buffet.
Payment by Mon 12th. Please notify Patsy of you wish to attend.
Please bring a raffle prize and cash on the night.
Tuesday 30th December ‘25
Another fabulous Blow Away The Cobwebs clinic at the the Cavalier Centre with our wonderful Chair Patsy giving the orders.
A Poles group followed by an 80 group followed by a 60 group. Everyone learned loads and the horses were all having a fabulous time. Quite a few swishy tails and bucks after a quiet Xmas period.
Thank you Patsy for the great grids and course practice.
Sunday 28th December ‘25
Entries are open for our second Dressage League competition and first Dressage competition of 2026!
Don’t forget to get your entries in early as we had a wait list of 8 at the last one.
Monday 22nd December ‘25
The club has run a number of fund raising activities over the year in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance charity. Our treasurer Jenny added it all up today up it came to just over £680 so we rounded up to £700. What a great amount raised!
Well done all involved, absolutely brilliant.
Monday 22nd December ‘25
We are thrilled to announce the winner of our Facebook poll for next years charity which is the Cavalier Centre.
We run a number of fundraising events throughout the year including our Charity Rides, non horsey socials like our Quizzes and Treasure Hunts and our numerous Raffles at our talks.
We have in the past raised thousands for the Air Ambulance and the Farriers Foundation so it’s great to support a charity this year that we have a direct connection to.
The Cavalier Centre is one of our regular hosts for our Dressage League, Polework clinics, Dressage clinics and more recently one of our Christmas Shows. We are also looking to run a gymkhana league there which proves very popular with our members.
Thanks everyone for voting.
Thursday 11th December ‘25
Last call for entries. Please email by tomorrow!
Thursday 11th December ‘25
Have you all seen the email from BRC about the fabulous new jump series? This is aimed at those who aren’t quite ready for the heights Area offer or maybe those who want to start a level lower.
We are hosting the first competition ESRC ‘BRC Club jumping’ at The Cavalier Centre on Tuesday 6th January. 6pm start. Courses from poles, cross poles, 40cms, 50cms, 60cms and 70cms.
Please let Patsy know approx time can make it- heights will be adapted to suit you.
This will become a regular event if we get enough interest (and help). Please WhatsApp her on 07521029491.
Helpers needed please to set up and put away.
Have you all seen the email from BRC about the fabulous new jump series? This is aimed at those who aren’t quite ready for the heights Area offer or maybe those who want to start a level lower.
We are hosting the first competition ESRC ‘BRC Club jumping’ at The Cavalier Centre on Tuesday 6th January. 6pm start. Courses from poles, cross poles, 40cms, 50cms, 60cms and 70cms.
Please let Patsy know approx time can make it- heights will be adapted to suit you.
This will become a regular event if we get enough interest (and help). Please WhatsApp her on 07521029491.
Helpers needed please to set up and put away.
Saturday 6th December’25
Ticky Fletcher BHSI clinic at The Apley Arena on the 17th January 2026
1 space available for 'Poles Only' at 10am, and one space available in 'small jumps' at 11am
12pm now FULL
Still only £25 for this amazing coach.
An extra group for larger jumps if 3 riders interested.
Private half hour sessions also available at £36.
Please WhatsApp Patsy on 07521 029491
Thursday 4th December ‘25
Our E-Riders Championship prizes have finally arrived!
We would love to have a 'photo opportunity ' with everyone who contributed to our win of the Summer E-Riders league 2025
Please can you pop along to our Christmas Pony Party at The Cavalier Centre TF13 6PE on Saturday 20th December at 10.50am before setting up the gymkhana games.
It's also a great opportunity to get your help hours in early as we need help from 11am- 3.30pm (free mulled wine and mince pies!).
Please RSVP to either Gina Seggar or WhatsApp me 07521 029491
Mollie Venables, Kathryn Roberts, Rachel Reddihough, Judy Yates, Rachael Richards, Gill Longfield, Jane Ayres-Smith, Cath Westwood, Kelly Marston, Beverley Robinson, Mary Chester, Claire Scarfe, Meria Price, Sarah Gutteridge, Kerry Kenyon, Katherine KP Evans, Lynn Aucott, Amy Bartolo.
Ticky Fletcher BHSI clinic at The Apley Arena on the 17th January 2026
1 space available for 'Poles Only' at 10am, and one space available in 'small jumps' at 11am
12pm now FULL
Still only £25 for this amazing coach.
An extra group for larger jumps if 3 riders interested.
Private half hour sessions also available at £36.
Please WhatsApp Patsy on 07521 029491
Thursday 4th December ‘25
Our E-Riders Championship prizes have finally arrived!
We would love to have a 'photo opportunity ' with everyone who contributed to our win of the Summer E-Riders league 2025
Please can you pop along to our Christmas Pony Party at The Cavalier Centre TF13 6PE on Saturday 20th December at 10.50am before setting up the gymkhana games.
It's also a great opportunity to get your help hours in early as we need help from 11am- 3.30pm (free mulled wine and mince pies!).
Please RSVP to either Gina Seggar or WhatsApp me 07521 029491
Mollie Venables, Kathryn Roberts, Rachel Reddihough, Judy Yates, Rachael Richards, Gill Longfield, Jane Ayres-Smith, Cath Westwood, Kelly Marston, Beverley Robinson, Mary Chester, Claire Scarfe, Meria Price, Sarah Gutteridge, Kerry Kenyon, Katherine KP Evans, Lynn Aucott, Amy Bartolo.
Tuesday 24th November ‘25
A few dates for your diary’s…..
A few dates for your diary’s…..
Sunday 23rd November ‘25
Sunday 23rd November ‘25
Friday 14th November ‘25
Monday 21st September ‘25
Poles 2 Music
at The Cavalier Centre
Tuesday 23rd September
6.30pm start
£15 for an hour of fun!
Please WhatsApp 07521 029491 if you would like a space.
Poles 2 Music
at The Cavalier Centre
Tuesday 23rd September
6.30pm start
£15 for an hour of fun!
Please WhatsApp 07521 029491 if you would like a space.
Saturday 20th September ‘25
A couple of spaces are available for Nick Lawson clinic next Sat 27th at Cavalier Centre.
Please text Lynn 07983 387857 if you would like to join us.
A couple of spaces are available for Nick Lawson clinic next Sat 27th at Cavalier Centre.
Please text Lynn 07983 387857 if you would like to join us.
Friday 19th September ‘25
Friday 12th September ‘25
Here are the times for Sundays’s dressage. We have seen 3 different weather warnings for Sunday so we will see what it is like tomorrow and what the arena is like. If it looks like we are going to drown, get blown off, hit by lightning or all 3 then we will make the decision not to run, so fingers crossed the weather is wrong!
Here are the times for Sundays’s dressage. We have seen 3 different weather warnings for Sunday so we will see what it is like tomorrow and what the arena is like. If it looks like we are going to drown, get blown off, hit by lightning or all 3 then we will make the decision not to run, so fingers crossed the weather is wrong!
Wednesday 10th September ‘25
Poles 2 Music on Tuesday 23rd Sept. At The Cavalier Centre at 6.30pm.
£15 for an hour of fun!
Please WhatsApp Patsy 07521 029491 to book.
(Payment to ESRC by Friday 19th please.)
Poles 2 Music on Tuesday 23rd Sept. At The Cavalier Centre at 6.30pm.
£15 for an hour of fun!
Please WhatsApp Patsy 07521 029491 to book.
(Payment to ESRC by Friday 19th please.)
Friday 29th August ‘25
Dates for William Blane's Spring clinics at The Apley Arena: Jan 3rd, Feb 28th, March 21st, April 25th.
Dates for William Blane's Spring clinics at The Apley Arena: Jan 3rd, Feb 28th, March 21st, April 25th.
Saturday 24th August ‘25
Wednesday 2nd April ‘25
Dressage fans, here is a list of dates for the diary for Nick Lawson clinics in 2025:
Existing bookings in Green
Added bookings in Red
Changed bookings in Amber
Dressage fans, here is a list of dates for the diary for Nick Lawson clinics in 2025:
Existing bookings in Green
Added bookings in Red
Changed bookings in Amber
Monday 16th March ‘25
Learn to play 'Arena Polo' at Tong Park Farm on Sunday, 30th March starting at 10.30am.
A gentle introduction to you and your horse or pony (on foot first). Basic shots and rules with a slow chukka (or two) at the end.
£25 ESRC members, £30 non members.
Please WhatsApp Patsy 07521 029491 to book your place.
Learn to play 'Arena Polo' at Tong Park Farm on Sunday, 30th March starting at 10.30am.
A gentle introduction to you and your horse or pony (on foot first). Basic shots and rules with a slow chukka (or two) at the end.
£25 ESRC members, £30 non members.
Please WhatsApp Patsy 07521 029491 to book your place.
Tuesday 11th March ‘25
A few fun events coming up! Don’t forget to out them in the calendar!
A few fun events coming up! Don’t forget to out them in the calendar!
Wednesday 19th February ‘25
❌ POSTPONED ❌
Due to high winds forecast (52mph!) on Sunday, the Area Show Jumping at Solihull had been postponed from this Sunday to next Saturday 1st March.
Sadly one rider cannot go now, so we have a space available for one horse & rider to join our 70cm Senior Team.
If you would like to take part, please contact Racheal on 07951-820608.
Tuesday 14th January ‘25
February we will be putting together our show programme for our summer show season, which will be held at Vicarage Road, Penn on the 1st Sunday of the month from May - September.
This years shows will have;
Show jumping from cross poles - 90cm with separate judging for lead rein, Juniors and Seniors.
Arena Eventing from cross poles -90cm with separate judging for lead rein, juniors and seniors.
(If anyone wishes to go higher in either please let us know, as if there’s interest - we can do it)
In hand showing, junior and senior judges separately.
Ridden showing with junior and senior judged separately.
(Showing classes are to be confirmed at our February meeting)
And we also have Dressage at Pennwood on the second Sunday of the month from walk tests to novice.
This means we are on the look out for sponsors for classes. Sponsors will have their names/advert in the programme and their names on the tails of the rosettes.
If you feel you could sponsor a class or classes, please get in touch by emailing [email protected]
❌ POSTPONED ❌
Due to high winds forecast (52mph!) on Sunday, the Area Show Jumping at Solihull had been postponed from this Sunday to next Saturday 1st March.
Sadly one rider cannot go now, so we have a space available for one horse & rider to join our 70cm Senior Team.
If you would like to take part, please contact Racheal on 07951-820608.
Tuesday 14th January ‘25
February we will be putting together our show programme for our summer show season, which will be held at Vicarage Road, Penn on the 1st Sunday of the month from May - September.
This years shows will have;
Show jumping from cross poles - 90cm with separate judging for lead rein, Juniors and Seniors.
Arena Eventing from cross poles -90cm with separate judging for lead rein, juniors and seniors.
(If anyone wishes to go higher in either please let us know, as if there’s interest - we can do it)
In hand showing, junior and senior judges separately.
Ridden showing with junior and senior judged separately.
(Showing classes are to be confirmed at our February meeting)
And we also have Dressage at Pennwood on the second Sunday of the month from walk tests to novice.
This means we are on the look out for sponsors for classes. Sponsors will have their names/advert in the programme and their names on the tails of the rosettes.
If you feel you could sponsor a class or classes, please get in touch by emailing [email protected]
Tuesday 10th December ‘24
BRC Quadrille 2025
Entries are now open for the 2025 Quadrille competition which will be taking place at the Winter Dressage & Quadrille Championships on the 25-27 April 2025, kindly sponsored by SEIB Insurance Brokers
* Entries can be made now online - https://brc.bhs.org.uk/prelims
* For more information please contact [email protected]
BRC Quadrille 2025
Entries are now open for the 2025 Quadrille competition which will be taking place at the Winter Dressage & Quadrille Championships on the 25-27 April 2025, kindly sponsored by SEIB Insurance Brokers
* Entries can be made now online - https://brc.bhs.org.uk/prelims
* For more information please contact [email protected]
