Castlefields, Castle Kennedy, DG9 8SQ on Saturday 16th May 2026 – 11 am – 3 pm
No jumps – just the opportunity to have a ride in a large grass field before the start of the season. Ideal for young horses and ponies, or to get out on grass before the summer season.
If you would like the whole field to yourself, without any other horses and riders, please state this when booking and we will do our best to accommodate.
£5 per horse and rider for 30 minutes in advance. Includes tea/coffee and light refreshments.
Online bookings close on Wednesday 13th May. Times will be issued on Thursday evening.
If there are spaces available after Wednesday, cost will be £10 per horse and rider for 30 minutes.
Non BRC members must have Public Liability Insurance (or be a member of The Pony Club, or Gold Member of The BHS, etc).
No booking fee is being charged for these sessions.
It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure they are wearing hats (and body protectors, if worn) to the correct standard. Proper riding boots must be worn.
at Castlefields, Castle Kennedy, Stranraer, DG9 8SQ
Sunday 24th May 2026 10.30 am START
1 – X Poles – In Hand – shortened course.
2 – X Poles – Lead Rein – shortened course.
3 – X Poles – Let Loose* – shortened course.
4 – 50 cm – class split horses and ponies
5 – 60 cm – class split horses and ponies
6 – 70 cm – class split horses and ponies
7 – 80 cm – class split horses and ponies
8 – 90 cm – class split horses and ponies
9 – 1 m – class split horses and ponies
* Let Loose – assistance (verbal) on course allowed.
Classes 3 – 9 will be split Horses (seniors & juniors) / Ponies (juniors only). Adults competing on ponies must enter Horse classes.
Juniors: 17 years of age or under.
Trophies will be presented to the winners in classes 3 – 9. Rosettes 1st – 6th.
Entry Fees
S&D RC Members
Non Members
Classes 1, 2 and 3 (x poles over shortened course)
£6
£9
Classes 4 – 9
£10
£15
RULES
This competition is run in accordance with current British Riding Club rules. First Aid cover provided.
The competition consists of showjumps on a cross country course, with no fixed fences. The closest to the optimum time round the course will win. 20 seconds will be added to the time for each knock down. There will be no more than 12 jumping efforts in each class.
Excessive speed and/or dangerous riding will result in elimination. Competitors exceeding the time limit or who are eliminated at any jump may be allowed to complete the course at the fence judge’s discretion but must not impede the progress of following competitors.
Competitors may enter up to two consecutive classes. Course to be walked on the day.
Riders when mounted must wear a hard hat which meets the current standards set by BRC. Level 3 body protectors must be worn. XC colours may be worn (no hoodies).
It is the rider’s responsibility to make sure they comply with the current BRC rules for hats and body protectors.Information at: https://www.bhs.org.uk/british-riding-clubs/brc-handbook/
Mobile Phones and watches with a stopwatch type function are not permitted on the course.
Spurs not to be worn by junior members (unless approved for use by a qualified instructor / Pony Club DC).
There will be a £10 CASH refundable deposit charged for numbers ON COLLECTION.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE: Any complaint or objection relating to the event must be lodged in writing, including name and address of the sender, with the secretary and accompanied by a fee of £25 within one hour of the results being announced. The correspondence will be considered by the office bearers and the decision notified in writing to the complainant within seven days.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: The Organiser of this event has taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organiser and all officials and stewards.
DISCLAIMER: All vehicles are parked at owners’ risk. The BRC / event organisers do not accept any liability for any accidents, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land or any other person or property whatsoever.
INSURANCE: Please note: Non BRC members are not covered by the BRC insurance policy. It is mandatory for anyone attending this event to have public liability (3rd party) insurance and provide proof of valid PL insurance.
PHOTOGRAPHS: Official photographs and video will be taken at this event and may be published on websites, social media or in other publications. If you do not want your image(s) to be used, please inform the event secretary at least 48 hours in advance.
You agree that we may publish your Personal Information as part of the results of the Event and may pass such information to the governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purpose of insurance, licences or for publishing results either for the event alone or combined with or compared to other events. Results may include (but not be limited to) name, town, any club affiliation, times and age category.
All dogs to be kept on a short lead at all times. Scoop the poop!
Approximate times will be published on the website on 22nd May (evening): www.stranraer-ridingclub.co.uk
ENTRIES CLOSE: Thursday 21st May https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stranraerdistrictridingclub/
If you wish to enter by phone, please contact Jane McDowall on 07717 758 638.
Jill Gilchrist stood down from the chair after two years and was presented with flowers and chocolates as a token of appreciation by incoming chairman Julie Pedley.
S&DRC held their AGM and presentation of Points League Trophies at Glen of Luce Hall, Auchenmalg. Members and friends enjoyed a sociable evening. Thank you to everyone who attended and donated prizes for the tombola as well as purchasing tickets. The tombola raised £70 for Club funds.
Thank you to the committee for supplying the refreshments and to Amy at Homemade by AH for the delectable cakes which were very much appreciated.
The venue was cosy and everyone enjoyed catching up after the business was conducted.
A huge thanks to everyone who has competed and helped at Castlefields this year, and welcome to the new committee members.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Julie Pedley – Chairman
Jill Gilchrist – Vice Chairman
Committee: Kim Applegarth, Mike Applegarth, Rachael McCrory, Angela Hughes, Jane McDowall and Sheena Townley-Malyon. Juniors – Ailsa Agnew and Chloe Hunter.
Congratulations to our Points League Winners and thank you to our sponsors.
DRESSAGE
Junior Intro – Cara Dabner and Cosmix Astex
Senior Intro – Lisa Warner and Miss Tallulah
Junior Prelim – Cara Dabner and Cosmix Astex
Senior Prelim A – Anne Keith and Colour Blast
Senior Prelim B – Debs Millington and Lily
Novice – Debs Millington and Lily
SHOW JUMPING
Let Loose Juniors – Harper Gallacher and Luna
40 cm Ponies – Jade Inwood and Carltonlima Arabella
50 cm Ponies – Jade Inwood and Carltonlima Arabella
60 cm Pony – Cara Dabner and Cosmix Astex
70 cm Pony – Cara Dabner and Cosmix Astex
80 cm Horses – Liz Foulds and The Quiet Boy
90 cm Horses – Dawn McKie and Killeany Fred
1 m Horses – Dawn McKie and Killeany Fred
1.05 m Open – Julie Pedley and Tarlum Cruz
The Eric McColm Memorial Salver for person who has helped the club most during the year was presented to Chloe Hunter.
The Quaich for Best Turned Out was presented to Rachael Drummond.
A mains water tap is located opposite the gate near portaloo, in the parking area.
NO entries will be accepted on the day. Pre- entries only. Anyone already entered wishing to enter another class, or do a round HC, will be accommodated, as far as possible.
The Warm Up Area is in the big field. For the safety of all, the collecting area (in front of ring entrances) is for waiting to go into ring – walking and standing only.
Times are approximate and are given as a guide. Riders will compete in the order as listed. Any requests to change order must be notified in advance.
Time – Class – Rider and Horse/Pony
10.25 – Clear Round – Isla Kirkpatrick and Blue Rose
10.30 – X Poles – Let Loose – Harper Gallacher and Luna
10.40 – 40 cm Pony – Isla Kirkpatrick and Blue Rose
10.43 – 40 cm Pony – Harper Gallacher and Luna
10.55 – 50 cm Pony – Isla Kirkpatrick and Blue Rose
10.58 – 50 cm Pony – Blair Marshall and Riddle in the Rain
11.01 – 50 cm Pony – Jade Inwood and Carltonlima Arabella
11.15 – 60 cm Pony – Blair Marshall and Riddle in the Rain
11.18 – 60 cm Pony – Jade Inwood and Carltonlima Arabella
11.21 – 60 cm Horse – Jodie McColm and Archie
11.24 – 60 cm Horse – Julie Pedley and Eden Aztec
11.27 – 60 cm Horse – Maureen Rice and Ardlea Jenny
11.40 – 70 cm Pony – Blair Marshall and Riddle in the Rain
11.43 – 70 cm Horse – Jodie McColm and Archie
11.46 – 70 cm Horse – Julie Pedley and Eden Aztec
11.49 – 70 cm Horse – Maureen Rice and Ardlea Jenny
11.52 – 70 cm Horse – Abbey Kelly and Windsor H/C
12.05 – 80 cm Horse – Jodie McColm and Archie
12.08 – 80 cm Horse – Emilia Petrucci and Jerdento Jazzbreaker
12.11 – 80 cm Horse – Abbey Kelly and Windsor H/C
12.25 – 90 cm Pony – Ava-Lily Orr Ewing and Something Special
12.28 – 90 cm Horse – Dawn McKie and Killeany Fred
12.31 – 90 cm Horse – Emilia Petrucci and Jerdento Jazzbreaker
12.40 – 1 m Pony – Ava-Lily Orr Ewing and Something Special
Dressage Competition at Castlefields on Tuesday 26th August 2025
Thanks to judge Fran Dove and her writer Jill Gilchrist.
Intro C – Juniors
1st Cara Dabner and Cosmic Astec (72.39%), 2nd Harper Gallacher and Luna (67.83%), 3rd Sally Drummond and Kilnaboy (60.44%).
Intro C – Seniors
1st= Lisa Warner and Tallulah (68.7%), 1st= Julie Pedley and Star Light (68.7%), 3rd Anne Keith and Colour Blast (67.6%), 4th Jill Gilchrist and Pal (64.13%).
Prelim 7 – Juniors
1st Emilia Petrucci and Jazz (73.18%), 2nd Cara Dabner and Cosmic Astec (73.18%).
Prelim 7 – Seniors
Anne Keith and Colour Blast (72%), 2nd Lisa Warner and Tallulah (64.77%).
