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The British Driving
Society
East Sussex
EVENTS IN
2020
Events in blue are non-BDS events. This means that where they are drives, the mileage cannot count towards your Rally Miles.
| 31st December 2019 |
Drive from Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Chiddingly, BN27 3SS Arrive from 10.00am. This drive normally incurs a £5.00 parking fee. This year Cliffe Equine Veterinary Practice have invited us to take mulled wine/juice and mince pies at their premises. This will mean a drive of 8.8 miles. The usual drive of 5 miles will also be available but will not include refreshments of mulled wine etc. |
| 2nd February 2020 |
Groundwork Training Clinic Priory Court Farm Polegate BN Training
and spook busting course with your horse In-Hand suitable for young horses,
retired or non ridden horses, or for those wanting to improve on their
groundwork skills and confidence. A variety of obstacles including spooky
obstacles in an enclosed school. Small
groups. Max 4. £20 entry, £15 Priory Court Farm Members For further information please text 07736698262 or 07596322452 https://www.equoevents.co.uk/ViewEvent/ViewEventDetails/27818 |
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DATE CHANGE 9th February 2020
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East Sussex Area Annual Meeting Broad Oak Village Hall, Burwash Road, Broad Oak, Nr Heathfield, TN21 8 Meeting at 11.00am to 1.00pm. This year we are holding our annual meeting at Broad Oak Village Hall. We have booked the hall for 2 hours so please arrive promptly at 11.00am. There is plenty of parking on hard standing. Tea and coffee with cakes and biscuits will be provided. We are also planning to hold a raffle so donations of raffle prizes would be much appreciated. |
| 23rd February 2020 |
Pole and Grid Clinic Priory Court Farm Polegate BN An
excellent way to get the horses working gymnastically over their backs and
improve the confidence of the horse and rider whilst working on the
rider’s position Small
groups. Max 4. £20 entry, £15 Priory Court Farm Members For further information please text 07736698262 or 07596322452 https://www.equoevents.co.uk/ViewEvent/ViewEventDetails/27817 |
| 29th February 2020 |
Demo workshop from Monty Roberts Instructor Chris Morris @ Whispering Equus Priory Court Farm Polegate BN Want
to learn some Horse psychology, behaviour and training techniques? This demo
day with Monty Roberts instructor Chris Morris will give you a great insight
into the aspects of natural horsemanship, including ground manners,
introduction to join up, as well as training techniques which will help with
loading, mounting, leading and horses behaviour and learning how they
process the world around them which helps you develop a better relationship
with your horse on a day to day basis. Chris can also talk to you about what
is taught on his longer courses & is a great introduction to natural
horsemanship methods & why they work. Further information about his work
is available on the website https://whisperingequus.co.uk £15 entry, £10 Priory Court Farm Members For further information please text 07736698262 or 07596322452 https://www.equoevents.co.uk/ViewEvent/ViewEventDetails/28146 |
| 1st March 2020 |
Polework Confidence Clinic Priory Court Farm Polegate BN An
excellent way to get the horses working gymnastically over their backs and
improve the confidence of the horse and rider whilst working on the
rider’s position Small
groups. Max 4. £20 entry, £15 Priory Court Farm Members For further information please text 07736698262 or 07596322452 https://www.equoevents.co.uk/ViewEvent/ViewEventDetails/27817 |
| 21st March 2020 |
Bennington Open
Day at Bennington Carriages, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5GA
10.00am - 4.00pm Many demonstrations, with lots of take home exercises for all carriage drivers from beginners to pleasure drivers. A fun and informative day for all driving enthusiasts. £5 per head. Click here for more details https://www.benningtoncarriages.co.uk/driving-academy/2020-events-calandar |
| 22nd March 2020 |
Havenswold Drive, BN27 3PR Arrive from 10.00am. 50% Off road drive through woodland weather permitting. |
| 13th April 2020 | Easter Harness Horse Parade, Ardingly Showground |
| 26th April 2020 |
Springfield Farm, Rushlake Green, TN21 9QA Several routes available. Quiet country lanes with superb scenery. Routes suitable for small ponies or pairs. |
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9th May 2020
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Fun Day, Firle Park, Firle, Lewes, BN8 6NS Consisting
of Sunday Best showing; Hazards section; Best matched
time cones course. Rosette for attending and rosettes to 6th place
judged on combination of hazards and cones section. Starting from
12.00 noon and going on to no later than 3.00pm. For details on the
hazards please |
| 10th May 2020 |
Bennington
Training Event at Bennington Carriages, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23
5GA
10.00am - 4.00pm Indoor format suitable for all turnouts. Click here for more details https://www.benningtoncarriages.co.uk/driving-academy/2020-events-calandar |
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23rd May 2020 |
Heathfield Show |
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25th May 2020 |
Bexhill Horse Show |
| 14th June 2020 |
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 10.30am. |
| 14th June 2020 |
Bennington
Training Event at Bennington Carriages, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23
5GA
10.00am - 4.00pm Indoor format suitable for all turnouts. Click here for more details https://www.benningtoncarriages.co.uk/driving-academy/2020-events-calandar |
| 21st June 2020 | BDS Annual Show, Smiths Lawn |
| 21st June 2020 |
Summer Solstice Charity Evening Drive, Cliffe Equine Veterinary Practice, Harbens Farm, Mill Lane, Laughton, Lewes BN8 6AJ. This is an early evening
drive and will encompass the by-way. Meet from 5.00pm. A
donation of a minimum of £10.00 for each turnout. Cash collected on
the day. The money is going to American FondoUK which provides
veterinary and farrier care to the poor hardworking horses, mules and
donkeys in Morocco. To learn more about this charity |
| 5th July 2020 |
East Sussex BDS Trec Event, Fletching, TN22 3SA Meet at Fletching in Sue Page's woodland at 10.30am. This fun event 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). |
| 12th July 2020 | BDS Surrey Area Show, Horton Country Park, Epsom, KT19 8PL |
| 12th July 2020 |
Bennington
Training Event at Bennington Carriages, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23
5GA
10.00am - 4.00pm Indoor format suitable for all turnouts. Click here for more details https://www.benningtoncarriages.co.uk/driving-academy/2020-events-calandar |
| 26th July 2020 |
Havenswold Drive, BN27 3PR This will incorporate 3 separate by-ways. Lots of off-road driving. |
| 1st August 2020 |
Evening Drive, Little Downash Farm, BN27 2RN 5 routes available from 12.9 miles to 5 miles. Quiet country lanes. Arrive from 6.00pm drive off from 6.30pm. |
| 7th - 8th August 2020 |
Chertsey Show, Mead Lane, Chertsey Click here for more details: http://chertseyshow.co.uk |
| 8th August 2020 |
Highview, Framfield, TN22 5PX Quiet country road drive from Sue Page's yard. |
| 15th August 2020 |
DATE AND PLACE TO BE CONFIRMED East Sussex BDS Area Show |
| 30th - 31st August 2020 |
Edenbridge and Oxted Show Click here for more details: http://edenbridge-show.co.uk |
| 6th September 2020 |
Sevenoaks Show Click here for more details: http://edenbridge-show.co.uk |
| 6th September 2020 |
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. |
| 20th September 2020 |
Sue Page's woodland, Fletching TN22 3SA Quiet country road drive. |
| 27th September 2020 |
Bennington
Training Event at Bennington Carriages, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23
5GA
10.00am - 4.00pm Indoor format suitable for all turnouts. Click here for more details https://www.benningtoncarriages.co.uk/driving-academy/2020-events-calandar |
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4th October 2020 |
Windsor Great Park Drive, Berkshire BDS Organised by Berkshire BDS this is a lovely drive and well worth the effort in attending. |
| 18th October 2020 |
Little Downash Farm Drive, BN27 2RN 5 routes available from 12.9 miles to 5 miles. Quiet country lanes. Arrive from 10.00 am. |
| 25th October 2020 |
Havenswold Drive, BN27 3PR Arrive from 10.00am. |
| 26th-30th October 2020 |
Bennington Test
Drive Week at Bennington Carriages, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5GA
10.00am - 4.00pm Booking essential. Click here for more details https://www.benningtoncarriages.co.uk/driving-academy/2020-events-calandar |
| 8th November 2020 |
Springfield Farm, Rushlake Green, TN21 9QA Two routes available. Quiet country lanes with superb scenery. |
| November 2020 |
DATE AND VENUE TO BE ARRANGED Evening Meal and social event |
| 31st December 2020 |
VENUE TO BE ARRANGED New Year's Eve Drive |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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