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Top Spec Weighbridge

Unfortunately the TopSpec weighbridge will NOT be at Castlefields on 14th May.

We are planning to re-schedule a visit.

 

 

 

 

 

Flatwork Training with Lynda Jones-Todd

Stranraer & District Riding Club – FLATWORK TRAINING 2024 – with Lynda Jones-Todd

Forty minute sessions – private or shared (two riders).

Times will be between 3 pm and 8 pm (approximately).  Please advise if there is a particular time you wish and we will try to accommodate (although this cannot be guaranteed).

Date Venue S&DRC Member Non-Member
Thursday 30th May

(40 minutes)

Castlefields Private = £20

Shared (2) = £10

Private = £26

Shared (2) = £13

Thursday 27th June

(40 minutes)

Castlefields Private = £20

Shared (2) = £10

Private = £26

Shared (2) = £13

Thursday 25th July

(40 minutes)

Castlefields Private = £20

Shared (2) = £10

Private = £26

Shared (2) = £13

Thursday 29th August

(40 minutes)

Castlefields Private = £20

Shared (2) = £10

Private = £26

Shared (2) = £13

 

Bookings must be made no later than 8 pm on Monday prior to training date.

Please note:  If you cancel a booking after 8 pm on Monday prior to training date and it is not possible to fill the space the lesson fee will still be payable.

Non-members of S&DRC are welcome to attend but must hold public liability insurance.  Please bring proof of insurance.  Thank you.

TO BOOK:  Contact Mhairi on 07702 061 993

 

 

 

 

It is not possible to hire out Castlefields due to insurance restrictions.

 

Show Jumping Training with Chloe Slater

Stranraer & District Riding Club – SHOW JUMPING TRAINING at Castlefields on Tuesday 14th May 2024 with Chloe Slater.

Times will be between 12 noon and 8 pm (approximately).  Please advise if there is a particular time you wish and we will try to accommodate (although this cannot be guaranteed).

  S&DRC Member Non-Member
45 minutes private £25 £29
One hour shared (2) £15 £19
One hour shared (3) £10 £13

Bookings must be made no later than 8 pm on Saturday 11th May.

Please note:  If you cancel a booking after 8 pm on Saturday 11th May and it is not possible to fill the space the lesson fee will still be payable.

 

Non-members of S&DRC are welcome to attend but must hold public liability insurance.  Please bring proof of insurance.  Thank you.

TO BOOK:  Contact Mhairi on 07702 061 993

 

 

 

It is not possible to hire out Castlefields due to insurance restrictions.

Area 1 Qualifiers 2024

STRANRAER & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB – AREA TEAMS 2024

QUALIFIERS

  • Horse Trials on Sunday 2nd June at Auchlishie by invitation of Area 22
  • Summer Dressage and Riding Test on Sunday 7th July at Morris EC.
  • Combined Challenge and Combined Training on Saturday 13th July at Ivesley EC by invitation of Area 2.
  • Summer Show and Style Jumping on Sunday 21st July at Muirmill EC.

If you would like to represent the Club at any (or all) of the Area 1 qualifiers please complete the online form (link below) as soon as possible, and no later than the day prior to closing date. Entries need to be submitted at least three weeks prior to the qualifier.

  • Open to full BRC members only.
  • The Club will pay a maximum of 1 pre-entry fee per member per qualifier.

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO ENTER AREA QUALIFIERS.

Link to Area 1 website and Qualifier Schedules

BRC Novice Winter Dressage Championships

At the weekend, Stranraer and District Riding Club consisting of Joss Drummond, Kara Bolik, Ceri Hannah-Williams and Shirley Panter made the long journey down to the British Riding club national championships at Arena UK in Lincolnshire to represent the club in the Novice dressage winter championship class after winning the area qualifier back in November.

BRC organisers did a grand job keeping the show going during storm Kathleen amongst challenging conditions. The team times were split across the day with Joss and Kara beginning by competing in the Prelim warm up class. Kara and Frank performed well to come inside the top 10 in 9th place. The two members then had a short break before then contesting the first 2 tests as part of the competition each riding a Prelim test in different arenas. Joss and Cally performed an excellent test to be individually placed 6th in her arena.

After lunch, team duties were split across volunteering and competing. Ceri and Freya and Shirley and Jackson then both contested 2 novice tests to complete the team format. Both combinations performed solid tests again in different arenas amongst some stiff competition with section scores being extremely close together.

The team were really chuffed to qualify for the championships but as a collective team score were unable to challenge for a top 10 placing. Thanks goes to the club for paying our team entry and we all enjoyed the opportunity to compete at such a prestigious event. We would encourage all members to give the qualifiers a go as you just never know where it may lead.

Apologies for the lack of team photos, the timings throughout the day just didn’t allow for this to happen.

 

Thanks to Shirley for the report and photos.  Unfortunately no photo of Ceri and Freya available.

Grateful thanks to Hannah Torbet for attending as the team’s volunteer and assisting at the event.  All teams must provide a helper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Training with Lynda Jones-Todd

Forty minute sessions – private or shared (two riders).

Times will be between 10 am and 3 pm (approximately).  Please advise if there is a particular time you wish and we will try to accommodate (although this cannot be guaranteed).

Date Venue S&DRC Member Non-Member
Sunday 21st April

(40 minute sesions)

Whiteleys

(Price includes arena hire)

Private = £29

Shared (2) = £15

Private = £35

Shared (2) = £18

Bookings must be made no later than 6 pm on Thursday 18th April.

Please note:  If you cancel a booking after 6 pm on Thursday 18th April and it is not possible to fill the space the lesson fee will still be payable.

Non-members of S&DRC are welcome to attend but must hold public liability insurance.  Please bring proof of insurance.  Thank you.

TO BOOK:  Contact Mhairi on 07702 061 993

 

Further dates have been organised at Castlefields: 

             Thursdays – 30th May, 27th June, 25th July and 29th August 2024.

 

 

It is not possible to hire out Castlefields due to insurance restrictions.

Charity Show Jumping

  • Let Loose Horses
  • 1st Kari Atkins and Maudie’s Silver Bluebell
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  • 40 cm Ponies
  • 1st Kelly Jackson and Shadys Lad, 2nd Annabelle Hutchison and Tyfry Zulu Queen.
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  • 40 cm Horses
  • 1st Kari Atkins and Maudie’s Silver Bluebell, 2nd Sophia Fairhurst and Mr Red.
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  • 50 cm Pony
  • 1st Chelsea Henry and Queenie, 2nd Annabelle Hutchison and Tyfry Zulu Queen, 3rd Kelly Jackson and Shadys Lad.
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  • 50 cm Horse
  • 1st Casie McMurray and Miami Cracker, 2nd Sophia Fairhurst and Mr Red.
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  • 60 cm Pony
  • 1st Emily Fairhurst and Louie, 2nd Chelsea Henry and Queenie, 3rd Beth Maxwell and Knockans Lady, 4th Kelly Jackson and Shadys Lad, 5th Grace Drinkall and Cosmic Aztec.
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  • 60 cm Horse
  • 1st Caitlin Jolly and Ace, 2nd Casie McMurray and Miami Cracker, 3rd Caitlin Jolly and Cora, 4th Jennifer Anne McWilliam and Loughmore Adam.
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  • 70 cm Pony
  • 1st Kelly Jackson and Knockans Lady, 2nd Keera McClymont and Candy Twist, 3rd Grace Drinkall and Cosmic Aztec, 4th Emily Fairhurst and Louise, 5th Chelsea Henry and Queenie.
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  • 70 cm Horse
  • 1st Caitlin Jolly and Ace, 2nd Keera McClymont and Just B, 3rd Sally Baxter and Arondo, 4th Jennifer Anne McWilliam and Loughmore Adam, 5th Caitlin Jolly and Cora, 6th Casie McMurray and Miami Cracker.
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  • 80 cm Pony
  • 1st Erin Jamieson and Kyleston Chasing Dreams, 2nd Keera McClymont and Candy Twist, 3rd Kelly Jackson and Knockans Lady, 4th Emily Fairhurst and Louie, 5th Mariella Pertrucci and Beau Argento.
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  • 80 cm Horse
  • 1st Liz Foulds and Joey, 2nd Sally Baxter and Arondo, 3rd Caitlin Jolly and Evie, 4th Keera McClymont and Just B.
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  • 90 cm Pony
  • 1st Erin Jamieson and Kyleston Chasing Dreams, 2nd Emilia Petrucci and Duncarberry Pride, 3rd Keera McClymont and Candy Twist, 4th Mariella Petrucci and Beau Argento.
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  • 90 cm Horse
  • 1st Caitlin Jolly and Evie, 2nd Liz Foulds and Joey.
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  • 1m Pony
  • 1st Emilia Petrucci and Duncarberry Pride
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  • 1m Horse
  • 1st Caitlin Jolly and Alex.
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  • 1.10 m Horse / Pony
  • 1st Caitlin Jolly and Alex.

 

Show Jumping – 20th August 2023

Thanks to Louise and Kate for designing a lovely course and to Marie, Jenny and Jill for stewarding.  Thanks to Pic a Picnic for the delicious catering and to everyone who helped to set up and clear up.

The next event is the Charity Show Jumping on Sunday 3rd September, with trophies presented in all classes, followed by an Arena Event on 17th September.

Lead Rein

1st Mathew Brown and Inky, 2nd Abby Copeland and Bobby.

Let Loose – Seniors

1st – Kari Atkins and Maudie’s Silver Bluebell, 2nd Lisa Warner and Tallulah Bear, 3rd Sophia Fairhurst and Mr Red.

40 cm Pony

1st Annabel Hutchinson and Zulu Queen.

40 cm Horse

1st Sophia Fairhurst and Mr Red, 2nd Kari Atkins and Maudie’s Silver Bluebell

50 cm Pony

1st Annabel Hutchinson and Zulu Queen.

50 cm Horse

1st Julie Pedley and Mega Pint, 2nd Ali Howie and Bobby.

60 cm Horses

1st Kate Griffiths and Broom, 2nd Julie Pedley and Mega Pine, 3rd Ali Howie and Bobby.

70 cm Ponies

1st Ava Lily Orr Ewing and Major Grey.

70 cm Horses

1st Kate Griffiths and Brooke, 2nd Ali Yellowlees and Frank, 3rd Emily Galloway and Castlelodge Kaleidoscope.

80 cm Ponies

1st – Emilia Petrucci and Duncarbery Pryde, 2nd Ava Lily Orr Ewing and Major Grey, 3rd Mariella Petrucci and Beau Argento.

80 cm Horses

1st Liz Foulds and Joey, 2nd Emily Galloway and Castlelodge Kaleidoscope, 3rd Ali Yellowlees and Frank.

90 cm Ponies

1st Emilia Petrucci and Duncarbery Pryde, 2nd Mariella Petrucci and Beau Argento.

90 cm Horses

1st Ali Yellowlees and Farnk, 2nd Liz Foulds and Joey, 3rd Aylie Jamieson and Destinie

One Day Event

Thank you to everyone who helped to set up, on the day, and to clear up – we couldn’t do it without a great deal of help.  Thanks to Pic a Picnic for the delicious food.  It was a fantastic day.  Thank you to everyone who took part.

DRESSAGE

Intro B – Juniors

1st Katie Kehm Kerrone and Stan the Man (70.87%), 2nd Annabelle Hutchison and Rockyview Calypso (61.3%).

Intro B – Seniors

1st Joyce Lafferty and Picasso (70.43%) and 2nd Karen Atkins and maudies Silver Bluebell (60.22%).

Prelim 12 – Juniors

1st Katie Kehm Kerrone and Stan the Man (64.81%), 2nd Eva Carnochan and Bowthorne Dorothy (63.7%), 3rd Kate Dunlop and Glen (61.85%), 4th Emily Fairhurst and The Final Furlough (60.74%).

Prelim 12 – Seniors

1st Fiona Campbell and Maverick (69.07%), 2nd Joyce Lafferty and Picasso (68.89%), 3rd Kate Griffiths and Kyrstalbach.

Prelim 14 – Juniors

1st Sally Drummond and Balfour Hawkeye, 2nd Chloe King and Top Gun Maverick, 3rd Evie Galloway and Tink, 4th Katie Macdonald and Maddie (56.73%).

Novice 24 – Juniors

1st Emilia Petrucci and Duncarbery Pride (55.22%), 2nd Mariella Petrucci and Beau Argento (51.01%).

Novice 24 – Seniors

1st Sara Davies and Geoff (62.39%).

 

SHOW JUMPING

X Poles – Juniors

1st Heidi Young and Sid, 2nd Annabelle Hutchison and Rockview Calypso.

X Poles – Seniors

1st Kari Atkins and Maudies Silver Bluebell, 2nd Lisa Warner and Tallulah.

50 cm – Juniors

1st Grace Drinkall and Cosmic Aztec, 2nd Heidi Young and Sid, 3rd Rowan Dodds and Muirsland Heatherbelle, 4th Annabelle Hutchison and Rockyview Calypso, 5th Eva Carnochan and Bowthorne Dorothy, 6th Evie Young and Mouse.

50 cm – Seniors

1st Fiona Campbell and Maverick.

60 cm Juniors

1st Grace Drinkall and cosmic Aztec, 2nd Kate Dunlop and Glen, 3rd Emily Fairhurst and The Final Furlough.

60 cm Seniors

1st Kate Griffiths and Krystalbach.

70 cm Juniors 1st Nina Christie and Rio, 2nd Anna Graham and Rain Man, 3rd Chloe King and Top Gun Maverick, 4th Sally Drummond and Balfour Hawkeye, 5th Evie Galloway and Tink 6th Katie Macdonald and Maddie.

70 cm Seniors

1st Ali Yellowlees and Frank.

80 cm Juniors

1st Anna Graham and Firefly Fred, 2nd Emilia Petrucci and Duncarbery Pride, 3rd Aylie Jamieson and Destinie, 4th Nina Christie and Rio, 5th Mariella Petrucci and Beau Argento, 6th Jasmine McCulloch and Jelly Bean.

80 cm Seniors

1st Sara Davies and Geoff, 2nd Ali Yellowlees and Frank, 3rd Liz Foulds and Joey.

 

CROSS COUNTRY

Juniors x poles

1st Heidi Young and Sid (37.6), 2nd Nieve Armstrong and Heather (49.2), 3rd Annabelle Hutchison and Rockyview Calypso (87.2).

Seniors x poles

1st Lisa Warner and Tallulah (32.4), 2nd Kari Atkins and Maudies Silver Bluebell (86).

Juniors 50 cm

1st Heidi Young and Sid (1.2), 2nd Rowan Dodds and Muirsland Heatherbelle (1.6), 3rd Evie Young and Mouse (18).

Seniors 50 cm

1st Fiona Campbell and Maverick (2.4).

Juniors 60 cm

1st Grace Drinkall and Cosmic Aztec (12.4), 2nd Kate Dunlop and Glen (20.8).

Seniors 60 cm

1st Kate Griffiths and Krystalbach (0).

Juniors 70 cm

1st Chloe King and Top Gun Maverick (8.4), 2nd Katie Macdonald and Maddie (87.2), 3rd Sally Drummond and Balfour Hawkeye (102.4), 4th Anna Graham and Rain Man (104.4)

Seniors 70 cm

1st Maureen Rice and Jenny (1.2), 2nd Sally Baxter and Arondo (6.8).

Juniors 80 cm

1st Anna Graham and Firefly Fred (4.4), 2nd Mariella Petrucci and beau Argento (10.4), 3rd Emilia Petrucci and Duncarbery Pride (57.6).

Seniors 80 cm

1st Maureen Rice and Jenny (6), 2nd Sara Davies and Geoff (6.4), 3rd Sally Baxter and Arondo (10.4), 4th Liz Foulds and Joey (93.6).

 

ONE DAY EVENT

Juniors – x poles

1st Annabelle Hutchison and Rockyview Calypso.

Seniors x poles

1st Kari Atkins and Maudies Silver Bluebell.

Seniors 50 cm

1st Fiona Campbell and Maverick.

Juniors 60 cm

1st Kate Dunlop and Glen.

Seniors 60 cm

1st Kate Griffiths and Kyrstalbach.

Juniors 70 cm

1st Chloe King and To Gun Maverick, 2nd Katie Macdonald and Maddie, 3rd Sally Drummond and Balfour Hawkeye.

Juniors 80 cm

1st Mariella Petrucci and Beau Argento, 2nd Emilia Petrucci and Duncarbery Pride.

Seniors 80 cm

1st Sara Davies and Geoff.

Show Jumping – 21st May 2023

  • Let Loose – Seniors
  • 1st – Kari Atkins and Maudie’s Silver Bluebell
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  • 40 cm Horse
  • 1st – Kari Atkins and Maudie’s Silver Bluebell
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  • 60 cm Ponies
  • 1st – Katie Macdonald and Maddie
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  • 70 cm Ponies
  • 1st – Katie Macdonald and Maddie
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  • 70 cm Horses
  • 1st – Caitlin Jolly and Evie
  • 2nd – Caitlin Jolly and Dancer
  • 3rd – Maureen Rice and Jenny
  • 4th – Sally Baxter and Arondo
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  • 80 cm Ponies
  • 1st – Emilia Petrucci and Oscar
  • 2nd – Mariella Petrucci and Junior
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  • 80 cm Horses
  • 1st – Maureen Rice and Jenny
  • 2nd – Caitlin Jolly and Evie
  • 3rd – Caitlin Jolly and Dancer
  • 4th – Liz Foulds and Joey
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  • 90 cm Ponies
  • 1st – Emilia Petrucci and Oscar
  • 2nd – Mariella Petrucci and Junior
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  • 90 cm Horses
  • 1st – Ceri Hannay-Williams and Freya
  • 2nd – Liz Foulds and Joey
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  • 1 m Horses
  • 1st – Ceri Hannay-Williams and Freya