Events

The British Driving Society
East Sussex

EVENTS IN 2021

Events in blue are non-BDS events. This means that where they are drives, the mileage cannot count towards your Rally Miles.

5th April 2021	Easter Harness Horse Parade, Ardingly Showground
11th April 2021	Bluebell Drive, Havenswold, Hailsham, BN27 3PR Arrive from 10.00am. 50% Off road drive through bluebell woods.
2nd May 2021	Little Downash Farm Drive, BN27 2RN 5 routes available from 12.9 miles to 5 miles. Quiet country lanes. Arrive from 10.00am.
23rd May 2021	Springfield Farm, Rushlake Green, TN21 9QA Several routes available. Quiet country lanes with superb scenery. Routes suitable for small ponies or pairs.
31st May 2021	Bexhill Horse Show
6th June 2021	Copford Farm and Sawmill, Dern Lane, Waldron, TN21 0PN Several routes available along quiet country lanes and through small picturesque villages. Parking in lovely field from 10.00am.
11th June - 3th June 2021	South of England Show, Ardingly
20th June 2021	Summer Solstice Evening Drive, Havenswold, Hailsham, BN27 3PR This is an early evening drive and will encompass several off road by-ways through woodland. Meet from 5.00pm.
27th June 2021	NEW VENUE Poundfield Farm Drive, Poundfield Road, Hailsham, BN27 3TH Several routes available along quiet country lanes and off road byway. Parking in lovely field from 10.00am.
4th July 2021	East Sussex BDS Trec Event and drive, Highview, Framfield, TN22 5PX Meet at Sue Page's yard at 10.00am. This year there will be a drive and/or Trec. You can choose on the day whether you want to do the 8 mile drive or whether you want to do just the Trec or both. The Trec is a fun event which consists of three phases: Presentation; Road drive or cones (you choose which you would like to do); Skills test (a series of skills to test your driving ability and your horses obedience and agility). Rosettes awarded to 6th place for the Trec.
9th July - 11th July 2021	Kent County Agricultural Show
11th July 2021	BDS Annual Show, Smiths Lawn
18th July 2021	Surrey BDS Area Show, Horton Country Park, Horton Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8PL Please email brightwell419@btinternet.com or download the schedule and entry form
25th July 2021	CHANGE OF VENUE NOW AT Little Downash Farm Drive, BN27 2RN 5 routes available from 12.9 miles to 5 miles. Quiet country lanes. Arrive from 10.00am.
7th - 8th August 2021	Chertsey Show, Mead Lane, Chertsey Click here for more details: http://chertseyshow.co.uk
8th August 2021	Highview, Framfield, TN22 5PX Quiet country road drive from Sue Page's yard.
14th August 2021	CANCELLED DUE TO COVID ~~East Sussex BDS Area Show, Stuckles Farm, Chiddingly, BN8 6JG~~ ~~Helen Bridges has once again agreed to host our area show which will include showing classes for half the day and fun events for the other half. Lots of rosettes for all.~~
15th August 2021	Poundfield Farm Drive, Poundfield Road, Hailsham, BN27 3TH Several routes available along quiet country lanes and off road byway. Parking in lovely field from 10.00am.
22nd August 2021	Oaks Driving Club Show, Broad Farm, Hellingly, East Sussex
29th - 30th August 2021	Edenbridge and Oxted Show Click here for more details: http://edenbridge-show.co.uk
12th September 2021	Firle Park, Lewes, BN8 6NS A drive around Firle Park and the village of Firle. Then out onto the Old Coach Road byway to Berwick and back. Superb views.
19th September 2021	Havenswold, Hailsham, BN27 3PR Arrive from 10.00am. 50% Off road drive.
3rd October 2021	Windsor Great Park Drive, Berkshire BDS Organised by Berkshire BDS this is a lovely drive and well worth the effort in attending. To download the entry form
10th October 2021	Little Downash Farm Drive, BN27 2RN 5 routes available from 12.9 miles to 5 miles. Quiet country lanes. Arrive from 10.00 am.
31st October 2021	Springfield Farm, Rushlake Green, TN21 9QA Two routes available. Quiet country lanes with superb scenery.

Please contact Pearl Hudson if you can attend email Pearl on pahudson@aol.com or telephone 01323 509986. In addition to the drives already planned we are hoping to add some impromptu drives throughout the year. If you are interested in attending any of these pleasure drives, please contact Pearl Hudson.

EVENT RULES: Remember to bring your B.D.S. membership card with you to all driving events as proof of insurance. Each turnout should carry a competent groom at all times. Juniors aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Also drivers, grooms and passengers who are under the age of 14 years and who are participating in any British Driving Society officially organised event, activity or competition must wear a hard hat which fits whilst on any horse drawn vehicle and this includes grooms who have dismounted to assist with the horse. A hard hat is that typically used for riding and kite marked to the latest safety standard and with an appropriate chin strap harness attached. Current safety standards are EN1384, BSEN1384 and PAS015. BDS East Sussex Area RECOMMEND that all Drivers, Grooms and Passengers wear hard hats and, on the roads hi-viz, on our official drives. If you choose not to, by attending, you are aware and acknowledge that it has been recommended.