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
26TH APRIL STRESSLESS DRESSAGE WITH JACQUI SAUNDERS – TIMES ARE UNDER THE EVENTS TAB
27th APRIL CATHY TAYLOR CLINIC
4TH MAY SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION
10TH MAY JULIA HARDY POLEWORK/JUMPING CLINIC
17TH MAY ONE DAY EVENT 50 & 60 CMS CLASSES
18TH MAY ONE DAY EVENT 70 & 80 CMS CLASSES
25TH MAY DRESSAGE COMPETITION
7TH JUNE JULIA HARDY POLEWORK/JUMPING CLINIC
8TH JUNE SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION
21ST JUNE CATHY TAYLOR 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
FOR STRESSLESS DRESSAGE TIMES USE THE EVENTS TAB AND SELECT STRESSLESS DRESSAGE FROM THE CALENDAR
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
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 10th May 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 30th 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
RIDING HAT STANDARDS
In order to ensure riders are wearing the most up to date riding hats, please note that from the 1st January 2023, the following hat standards will no longer be accepted, due to the age of hats made to these standards:
1. PAS O15 1998
2. SNELL 2001
PAS 015 – 2011 and SNELL – E2016 are still both acceptable
For safety and insurance reasons, HVRC members must wear a hat conforming to the new standards when riding at all HVRC clinics and competitions.
BODY PROTECTOR STANDARDS
From 1st January 2024, the BETA 2009 safety certification will no longer be permitted for use at British Eventing, British Riding Club and Pony Club competitions. This means that the BETA 2018 standard will be required when riding at any event run under these organisations.
So, if your equestrian body protector is marked with the BETA 2009 standard, it’s time to start thinking about getting a new one in time for the rule changes next year.
whips used for jumping must be padded. The ‘pad’ must be smooth with no protrusion or raised surface (which include embroidery) and be made of a shock absorbing material throughout its circumference. One whip, no longer than 75cm (and must be no less than 45cm) and not weighted, may be carried when jumping any obstacle in British Eventing competitions.

