Show Jumping classes for Stranraer Show.
Entries on the day only.
Stranraer and District Riding Club is grateful to Mr Jim Pedley, who has donated £100 in prize money for the winners of the Chase Me Charlie – £50 for the pony winner and £50 for the horse winner.
Stranraer and District Riding Club’s first outdoor event of the season was held at Castlefields on glorious sunny day.
Thanks to Chloe Slater for designing a lovely flowing course and to Jill, Julie and Mhairi for judging; Jenny, Liz and Ceri for stewarding and to all who helped build the course both on the day and set up the day before.
Thanks to Louise and Pat of Pic a Picnic for the delicious catering. Thank you to everyone who helped to set up and clear up.
All classes are run under British Riding Club rules.
Start Time: 10 am
| Name | MAX HEIGHT | Sponsor | |
| CLEAR ROUND | X-poles | ||
| 1 | Lead Rein | X-poles | GG-EDT – Gary Wilson Equine Dentistry |
| 2 | Let Loose | X-poles | Galloway Signs Ltd |
| 3 | 40 cm – Ponies | 40 cm | Homemade by AH |
| 4 | 40 cm – Horses | 40 cm | Horse and Soul – Equine Massage and Rehabilitation Therapy |
| 5 | Starter Stakes – Pony | 50 cm | Blair Biomass |
| 6 | Starter Stakes – Horse | 50 cm | Atlas Equestrian Rug Cleaners |
| 7 | Pre Beginner Pony | 60 cm | McMasters Veterinary Physiotherapy |
| 8 | Pre Beginner Horse | 60 cm | Papa Rab’s Restaurant |
| 9 | Beginner Pony | 70 cm | Montpelier Professional Galloway Ltd |
| 10 | Beginner Horse | 70 cm | WBS Signs and Graphics |
| 11 | Novice Pony | 80 cm | Ruth McGarry, BHS Accredited Professional Coach |
| 12 | Novice Horse | 80 cm | Murray Crawford, DipWCF |
| 13 | Small Intermediate Pony | 90 cm | Mote View Holiday Lets |
| 14 | Small Intermediate Horse | 90 cm | Terally Equestrian Centre |
| 15 | Intermediate Pony | 1 m | The Wee Aird Dairy |
| 16 | Intermediate Horse | 1 m | Jet Set Equestrian |
| 17 | Open – Ponies & Horses | 1.05/1.10m | Tarff Valley Ltd |
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 = 70p): 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 Lead Rein class, which is one round timed.
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.
Eligibility Rules Summary (See BRC 2024 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
We are sorry to advise that unfortunately due to circumstances outwith our control the SJ training with Chloe Slater on 14th May has been cancelled.
A new date will be advised in due course.
Unfortunately the TopSpec weighbridge will NOT be at Castlefields on 14th May.
We are planning to re-schedule a visit.
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.
It is not possible to hire out Castlefields due to insurance restrictions.
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.
It is not possible to hire out Castlefields due to insurance restrictions.
STRANRAER & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB – AREA TEAMS 2024
QUALIFIERS
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.
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.
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.
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.