HOPE VALLEY RIDING CLUB

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR 2025

Rupert Cox clinics run every Monday, flat work, poles and jumping contact 07970 935615

Pony Stars run every Thursday contact Jenny Parkin 07976 575047 

17TH MAY ONE DAY EVENT 50 & 60 CMS CLASSES – CANCELLED

18TH MAY ONE DAY EVENT 70 & 80 CMS CLASSES – CANCELLED

25TH MAY DRESSAGE COMPETITION

8TH JUNE SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION

14TH JUNE ARENA EVENTING /SHOWCROSS CLINIC WITH MARIE SKELLY

21ST JUNE CATHY TAYLOR CLINIC

28th JUNE JULIA HARDY CLINIC

22ND JUNE DRESSAGE COMPETITION

6TH JULY SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION

19TH JULY CATHY TAYLOR CLINIC

20TH JULY DRESSAGE COMPETITION

25TH JULY – 27TH JULY JUNIOR CAMP AT EPWORTH

9TH AUGUST CATHY TAYLOR CLINIC

23RD AUGUST ONE DAY EVENT 50 & 60 CMS CLASSES

24TH AUGUST ONE DAY EVENT 70 & 80 CMS CLASSES

30TH AUGUST TO 4TH SEPTEMBER SENIOR CAMP

14TH SEPTEMBER SHOW CROSS COMPETITION

IT HAS BEEN A HARD DECISION BUT WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THE ONE DAY EVENT THIS WEEKEND 17TH MAY (50/60CMS) 18TH MAY (70/80CMS) DUE TO LOW ENTRIES AND HARD GROUND

NEXT EVENT:  Open Dressage Sunday 25th May 

2024 MEMBERSHIPS HAVE NOW EXPIRED.  IF YOU ARE WANTING TO HIRE THE ARENA or BOOK ON TO A CLINIC PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP

2025 MEMBERSHIP  SUBSCRIPTIONS

All memberships fall due at the beginning of January 2025.  For all membership enquiries please contact Kate Molyneux email: kate@hollowgatefarm.com

From 1st January 2025 you will be able to renew your Membership via Horse Monkey OR you can send your details to Kate and pay by either cheque or bank transfer. Full membership details and HVRC bank details can be found on our website under the ‘Membership’ tab.

We are not increasing the Membership fee.  They will remain at £30 for an adult membership and £25 for a junior membership.

HORSE MONKEY – ONLINE ENTRY PLATFORM

https://horsemonkey.com

MEMBERSHIPS VIA HORSE MONKEY

ALL HVRC MEMBERSHIPS WILL EXPIRE ON 31ST DECEMBER 2024.  IF YOU WISH TO HIRE THE ARENA OR ATTEND CLINICS THROUGHOUT THE WINTER MONTHS THEN PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP.

FROM 1ST JANUARY 2025 YOU CAN EITHER USE HORSE MONKEY TO APPLY FOR A NEW MEMBERSHIP OR RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION BY EMAILING YOUR DETAILS TO kate@hollowgatefarm.com and pay by bank transfer.  All details are under the ‘membership’ tab.

HOPE VALLEY RIDING CLUB

JUMPING AND POLEWORK CLINIC WITH JULIA HARDY

Saturday 28th June at the HVRC arena

With Julia Hardy, a UKCC level 3 show jumping coach and BHS accredited Senior Coach.

£30 per rider per hour (2 people sharing)

£20 per rider per hour (3 people sharing)

Or private lessons by request at £45 per ¾ hour session

Plus £1 per rider towards HVRC’s arena maintenance costs, payable in cash on the day.

HVRC members only

To book, please email kate@hollowgatefarm.com

Please state whether you want jumping or polework or both and the maximum height of the fences you wish to jump. Also mention if you have anyone you wish to share your lesson with.

Please note: payment will be required by bank transfer to Julia to secure your place at least 3 days before the date of the clinic. Cancellations within 48 hours will not be refunded unless your place is filled from the wait list.

HVRC Senior Summer Camp 2025 is Saturday 30th August to Thursday 4th September.  (THERE IS NOW A WAITING LIST)

This year it’s a five day camp, arriving Saturday 30th August and leaving Thursday 4th September.  We will be in a smaller barn this year, with a maximum of 31 stables. We are anticipating demand to be brisk for these places, so get your form in and payments made to secure your place! 

The overall cost has increased to cover the extra days, but it is better value per day at £336.00 per person with one horse for the five days.  This includes the farm ride for five days, plus all your food, pavilion facilities, stables with two bales of shavings and hay/ haylage.  Lessons are charged on top and are completely optional.    We pride ourselves on having a friendly camp that supports all levels of riders. 

You must be a fully paid up member, aged 18 years and over to book a place.  The booking form, with further information can be accessed with this link: 

https://tinyurl.com/HVRC-camp-2025-booking-form

HVRC Junior Camp 2025

The Junior Camp will take place from Friday 25th July until Sunday 27th July 2025 at Epworth Equestrian Centre, Scawcett Lane, Epworth, DN9 1LQ .  The camp will run with everyone receiving 3 lessons each on both Saturday & Sunday as well as some fun activities to go alongside!   The camp is limited to 25 places on a first come, first reserved basis but if oversubscribed then reserves will be open to take their place, so please get your booking forms and £50 non refundable deposit into us before the 30^th December 2024 to secure your place!. Should for any reason you are not able to attend ie horse lameness, personal reasons, or anyone feeling unwell with Covid-19 type symptoms must not attend, unfortunately we are not able to offer a refund unless we can fill your position.

The camp is open to anyone under 18 years old and of any ability – but please be honest about your child’s riding ability on the booking form in the interests of Health & Safety. We do require parents to stay overnight both nights but you do need your own sleeping arrangements ie your own lorry/trailer or tent. Ponies will get 2 nights Stabling with 2 x Shavings or equivalent included. Hay is not provided but Hay or Haylage can be purchased onsite, additional shavings also to be purchased onsite as well. The camp is open to those on lead rein or just off lead rein provided there is parent/guardian willing to lead. Wc and shower facilities are available on site. No dogs allowed.  For a booking form please contact Marie Skelly  mariegraham074@gmail.com

PONY STARS GROUP –

Pony Stars provides a range of activities helping juniors aged from 5 to 12 years to develop their confidence around ponies.  There are work books to build on their knowledge and skills and of course help them to become a accomplished rider.  Upon completion of each work book the juniors will be awarded a badge.  All badges are presented at the HVRC AGM in November.

PONY STARS –  SESSIONS FOR BOTH JUNIOR AND SENIOR MEMBERS

Pony Stars run at the club field every Sunday January to March 2025

In addition to Pony Stars Jenny is running either group lessons or 1-1 lessons on Sundays.  Lessons are to suit demand so please let Jenny know what you would like to work on. Flatwork, poles or jumping from X poles up to 90cms.  Open to all ages and abilities. 

Jenny Parkin is running sessions on the club field for you and your pony including: Pony Stars, mounted games, pole-work and jumping. 

Cost £10 per pony per hour for group lessons.  Private one to one lessons are available.  Contact Jenny with any questions and to book your place by text 07976575047 or email: jenny.haydock@googlemail.com
PLEASE NOTE;  Jenny is also available for private lessons or groups on any of the above dates either before or after the junior clinic times.

RUPERT COX CLINICS  Every Monday

Rupert runs individual/group clinics every Monday. Lessons can be either jumping or flatwork.  To book your place, please contact Rupert direct on  07970 935615.

ARENA HIRE
The HVRC arena is available to hire (to members only). Your current membership number and a copy of your 3rd Party Insurance will be required before you can hire or use the club arena.

Bookings are made by TEXTING Judith Rutnam on 07952 900085.  Members need to allow at least 24 hours notice when booking an arena hire session.

PLEASE lock the gate AND randomize the padlock code before leaving the field.

PLEASE NOTE arena hire is for the arena only not for the working hunter jumps. The arena is graded and checked regularly for hazards ( rabbit holes etc ) the working hunter area is only checked for shows so is out of bounds.  All memberships fall due at the beginning of January. Just a reminder that memberships need to be paid before riders can attend clinics, book places for camp or book the arena in 2024.  Please renew your membership via Horse Monkey or contact Kate by email kate@hollowgatefarm.com