Clear Rounds / training over show jumping course at Castlefields on Tuesday 23rd June between 3 and 7 pm.
Fifteen and thirty minute slots available (you can bring your own trainer if you wish). Open to members and non-members.
Link to online bookings:
Our evening show jumping stayed dry, the ground conditions were ideal, the course was lovely and it was a relaxed and enjoyable evening.
Thank you to everyone who came along and to all who helped on the evening as well as on Monday evening with set up – Kim, Mike, Jill, Willow, Carla, Julie, Ailsa, Sheena, Rachael and Ali.
Results:
In Hand – X Poles sponsored by Wigtownshire County Golf Club
1st Skyla Davies and Tilly
Let Loose Ponies – X Poles sponsored by RMC Roofing and Building Ltd
1st Skyla Davies and Tilly
40 cm – Pony sponsored by Homemade by AH
1st Skyla Davies and Tilly
2nd Sally Drummond and Kilnaboy
50 cm – Pony sponsored by Creebridge Veterinary Centre
1st Sophie McColm and Petit Bamoyal
2nd Sally Drummond and Kilnaboy
3rd Eva Carnochan and Bowthorne Dorothy
60 cm – Pony sponsored by NFU Mutual Ayr and Stranraer
1st Sophie McColm and Petit Bamoyal
2nd Cara Dabner and Cosmic Astec
3rd Eva Carnochan and Bowthorne Dorothy
70 cm – Pony sponsored by Montpelier Professional Galloway Ltd
1st Cara Dabner and Cosmic Astec
70 cm – Horse sponsored by WBS Signs and Graphics
1st Emily Galloway and Il de Brehat
80 cm Pony sponsored by Ruth McGarry, BHS Accredited Professional Coach
1st Anna Graham and Altwalis Sally Anne
90 cm – Pony sponsored by Tarff Valley Ltd
1st Anna Graham and Altwalis Sally Anne
2nd Emilia Petrucci and Oscar
Stranraer & District Riding Club – Show Jumping on Tuesday 16th June 2026
Gates open 5 pm. Tuck Shop – snacks and soft drinks.
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
5.45 pm X Poles – In Hand Lainaigh Allison and Peanut
5.48 pm X Poles – In Hand Skyla Davies and Tilly
5.50 pm X Poles – Lead Rein Keeley Watson and Peanut
5.52 pm X Poles – Let Loose Skyla Davies and Tilly
6.10 pm 40 cm Pony Skyla Davies and Tilly
6.12 pm 40 cm Pony Sally Drummond and Kilnaboy
6.25 pm 50 cm Pony Sally Drummond and Kilnaboy
6.27 pm 50 cm Pony Eva Carnochan and Bowthorne Dorothy
6.29 pm 50 cm Pony Sophie McColm and Petit bamoyal
6.40 pm 60 cm Pony Eva Carnochan and Bowthorne Dorothy
6.42 pm 60 cm Pony Cara Dabner and Cosmic Astec
6.44 pm 60 cm Pony Sophie McColm and Petit bamoyal
7 pm 70 cm Pony Cara Dabner and Cosmic Astec
7.02 pm 70 cm Horse Emily Galloway and Il de Brehat
7.15 pm 80 cm Pony Emilia Petrucci and Oscar
7.17 pm 80 cm Pony Anna Graham and Alltwalis Sally Anne
7.19 pm 80 cm Horse Emily Galloway and Il de Brehat
7.21 pm 80 cm Horse Keera McClymont and Bee
7.30 pm 90 cm Pony Anna Graham and Alltwalis Sally Anne
Stranraer & District Riding Club
DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS 2026 at Castlefields, Castle Kennedy, DG9 8SQ
Tuesdays – 26th May, 7th July, 21st July and 18th August 2026
The competitions will be run under British Riding Club Rules. These are Points League events.
Dress Down Dressage OR Plait and wear competition gear – your choice.
Judge: Mrs Anne Keith
Class 1 Intro 2 (2024)
Class 2 Prelim 2 (2024)
Class 3 Prelim 3 (2024)
Class 4 Novice 2 (2024)
Class 5 Novice 3 (2024)
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Entries for all classes close at 12 noon on day before competition (Monday).
Times will be given for dressage classes on the website (stranraer-ridingclub.co.uk) on Monday evening prior to competition.
| Entry Fees (plus 80p per online order) | S&DRC Member | Non Member |
| Dressage test | £7.00 | £10.00 |
It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure they are wearing hats (and body protectors, if worn) to the correct standard.
Online entries: https://buytickets.at/stranraerdistrictridingclub/
Event Organiser: Jill Gilchrist (07525 070 648)
SHOW JUMPING SCHEDULE 2026
All classes are run under British Riding Club and S&DRC rules.
Start Time: 10 am (Evening Show Jumping Start Time – approximately 5.30 pm)
Check online entries for closing date and time (usually two days prior to event).
| Name | MAX HEIGHT | Sponsor |
| CLEAR ROUND | X-poles | |
| In Hand | X-poles | |
| Lead Rein | X-poles | |
| Let Loose | X-poles | |
| 40 cm – Ponies | 40 cm | Homemade by AH |
| 40 cm – Horses | 40 cm | |
| Starter Stakes – Pony | 50 cm | Creebridge Veterinary Centre |
| Starter Stakes – Horse | 50 cm | RMC Roofing and Building Ltd |
| Pre Beginner Pony | 60 cm | NFU Mutual Ayr & Stranraer |
| Pre Beginner Horse | 60 cm | Wigtownshire County Golf Club |
| Beginner Pony | 70 cm | Montpelier Accountants |
| Beginner Horse | 70 cm | WBS Signs and Graphics |
| Novice Pony | 80 cm | Ruth McGarry, BHS Accredited Coach |
| Novice Horse | 80 cm | Murray Crawford, Farrier |
| Small Intermediate Pony | 90 cm | Tarff Valley Ltd |
| Small Intermediate Horse | 90 cm | Terally Equestrian Centre |
| Intermediate Pony | 1 m | |
| Intermediate Horse | 1 m | |
| Open – Ponies & Horses | 1.05/1.10m |
In Hand. Horses/Ponies 4 years old or over. Leaders must wear hat to current standard.
Let Loose. For combinations coming off lead rein. Assistant allowed in ring to give verbal assistance only – no leading.
Juniors: 17 years and under.
ENTRY FEES (plus online booking fee = 80p): Members Non Members
Clear Round £3.00 £3.00
Classes £5.00 £8.00
No additional entries can be taken once the class has started.
Competitors may enter up to three consecutive classes.
Show Jumping Rules
All classes run two phase, with the exception of the In Hand and Lead Rein class, which is one round timed. Riders achieving a clear round go straight into a timed second round (or jump off). Riders with faults do not go on to the second round.
Clear round limited to one entry per combination, although if time permitting a second clear round may be possible.
Adults riding ponies must compete in Horse classes.
Withdrawals after close of entry will not be refunded.
Eligibility Rules Summary (See BRC 2026 Rule Book for full rules.)
70 cm class* – No BE or BE Foundation points, no BS points or BS Club points gained at 90 cm or above and riders not to have completed at BE100 or BRC 100 in the current or previous year.
80 cm class* – No more than 5 BE points or 75 BS points.
90 cm class* – No more than 20 BE points or 500 BS points.
100 cm class* – No more than 60 BE points or 999 BS points.
Notional points gained in 70 cm and 80 cm classes held at BS Intro Shows do not count. BS Club points gained at any level will not be counted except for 70 cm SJ.
Riders who have completed under FEI rules and horses that have competed at BE90 or above – please check BRC Rule Book for eligibility.
JUNIOR COMBINATIONS (pony AND rider) with points in excess of those listed above may compete at Stranraer & District RC show jumping events at 70 cm and above.
Any horse/rider combination that has won four firsts in the same class (50 cm, 60 cm or 70 cm) during the current and preceding season, which has four or more entries in the class, must move up to the next height class.
Only one horse/pony and rider combination may compete in the same class. Another rider may compete later in the class HC. Lead Rein Class and Let Loose only – up to 3 riders may compete on the same pony.
Dress code as per British Riding Club rules. At Club Show Jumping competitions Smart Riding / Show Jackets or Tweed Jackets are permitted, along with S&DRC sweatshirt or jacket. BS (British Showjumping) jackets and hoodies are not permitted.
Spurs not to be worn by Junior members unless the Club’s pro forma is completed by a qualified instructor, accredited coach or Pony Club DC and submitted to the Secretary.
Summer Points League will again run this year, over all show jumping dates – including Combined Training competitions. Points League Trophies will be presented for each individual show jumping class at the Club’s Annual General Meeting at the end of the season.
Points: 1st = 6 2nd = 5 3rd = 4 4th = 3 5th = 2 6th = 1
Stranraer & District Riding Club’s first dressage evening of the season was held in glorious sunshine with a lovely breeze. There was a good turnout of competitors, including some new combinations.
Thanks to judge Fran Dove, writer Jill Gilchrist and steward Sheena Townley-Malyon.
Our next event is show jumping on Sunday 7th June – follow the Club’s Facebook page and website for more information.
Intro 1 Juniors
1st Cara Dabner and Dylan (62.27%)
Intro 1 Seniors
1st Esther Smith and Danada (64.09%)
2nd Shirley Panter and Capitano HK (64.09%)
3rd Katie Macdonald and Maddie (63.63%)
4th Julie Pedley and Eden Aztec (60.23%)
Prelim 1 Juniors
1st Cara Dabner and Dylan (66.4%)
Prelim 1 Seniors
1st Emily Galloway and Ellie (69%)
2nd Esther Smith and Danada (65%)
Prelim 2
1st Emily Galloway and Ellie (71.74%)
2nd Debs Millington and Lily (66.52%)
Novice 1
1st Debs Millington and Lily (70.8%) See less
Gates will be open from 5 pm. Warm up is in big field.
5.45 pm Intro 1 (2024) Julie Pedley Eden Aztec
5.52 pm Intro 1 (2024) Cara Dabner (JNR) Dylan
6 pm Intro 1 (2024) Shirley Panter Capitano HK
6.07 pm Intro 1 (2024) Esther Smith Danada
6.20 pm Prelim 1 (2024) Esther Smith Danada
6.27 pm Prelim 1 (2024) Cara Dabner (JNR) Dylan
6.33 pm Prelim 1 (2024) Emily Galloway Ellie
6.45 pm Prelim 2 (2024) Debs Millington Lily
6.52 pm Prelim 2 (2024) Emily Galloway Ellie
7.05 pm Novice 1 (2024) Debs Millington Lily
Tuesday 26th May 2026 – 2.30 – 5.30 pm
£10 for S&DRC members (30 minutes).
£20 for non members (30 minutes).
The weather was glorious – a beautiful day to start the season.
The course, designed and built by Julie Pedley, with assistance from Kim, Angela and Sheena, was lovely and appreciated by everyone.
Thank you to all the helpers on the day, without whom we wouldn’t be able to run these events – Julie, Angela, Chloe, Kim, Rachael, Ailsa, Ami, Sheena, Jill, Andrew and Jim.
Well done to all the competitors and thank you for your support.
In Hand – x poles
1st Cara Dabner and Tinka.
Let Loose – Ponies
1st Jade Inwood and Carltonlima Britney.
50 cm Ponies
1st Aria McLachlan and Lady Ginerva
2nd Jade Inwood and Carltonlima Britney
3rd Jade Inwood and Carltonlima Arabella
60 cm Ponies
1st Aria McLachlan and Lady Ginerva
2nd Cara Dabner and Cosmic Astec
80 cm Ponies
1st Emilia Petrucci and Oscar
Tuesday 26th May 2026 at Castlefields, Castle Kennedy, DG9 8AQ
Judge: Mrs Fran Dove
Class 1 Intro 1 (2024)
Class 2 Prelim 1 (2024)
Class 3 Prelim 2 (2024)
Class 4 Novice 1 (2024)
Entries for all classes close at 12 noon on day before competition (Monday).
Times will be given for dressage classes on the website (stranraer-ridingclub.co.uk) on Wednesday evening prior to competition.
The competition will be run under British Riding Club Rules. Points League event.
Dress Down Dressage OR Plait and wear competition gear – your choice.
| Entry Fees (plus 80p per online order) | S&DRC Member | Non Member |
| Dressage test | £7.00 | £10.00 |
It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure they are wearing hats(and body protectors, if worn) to the correct standard.
Withdrawals after close of entry will not be refunded.
Event Organiser: Jill Gilchrist (07525 070 648)