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.

Groundwork Training Clinic Priory Court Farm Polegate BN26 6QX

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

DATE CHANGE

9th February 2020

16th February 2020

East Sussex Area Annual Meeting Broad Oak Village Hall, Burwash Road, Broad Oak, Nr Heathfield, TN21 8SS

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.

Pole and Grid Clinic Priory Court Farm Polegate BN26 6QX

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 . 1 hour clinic in outdoor 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/27817

Demo workshop from Monty Roberts Instructor Chris Morris @ Whispering Equus Priory Court Farm Polegate BN26 6QX

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

Polework Confidence Clinic Priory Court Farm Polegate BN26 6QX

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 . 1 hour clinic in outdoor 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/27817

Jumping a Course Clinic Priory Court Farm Polegate BN26 6QX

This clinic will help ride a Showjumping course and focus on the control and approach to a variety of fences. This is great practice for those wishing to compete or attend clear rounds without pressure. Small groups. Max of 4 , 1 hr Clinic in outdoor school. Spaces are limited.

£20 entry, £15 Priory Court Farm Members

For further information please text 07736698262 or 07596322452 

 https://www.equoevents.co.uk/ViewEvent/ViewEventDetails/28276

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

Havenswold Drive, BN27 3PR

Arrive from 10.00am.  50% Off road drive through woodland weather permitting.

Have a go Dressage Clinic Priory Court Farm Polegate BN26 6QX

Have you only just started doing dressage or would you like to have a go at test riding? Have you ever wondered what a judge is looking for when they are watching your test? Do you wonder how you can improve your marks? Do you need help moving up from a intro to prelim?
Pick the test from those below, ride and have a discussion with the Judge on how to improve. Then go and have a little practice on what has been discussed then ride again. Both tests will be marked.You will be riding in an arena.

Tests to choose from:

Intro A (2016)
Intro C(2016)
Prelim 2 (2016)

£23 entry, £18 Priory Court Farm Members

For further information please text 07736698262 or 07596322452 

 https://www.equoevents.co.uk/ViewEvent/ViewEventDetails/28278

Springfield Farm, Rushlake Green, TN21 9QA

Several routes available.  Quiet country lanes with superb scenery.  Routes suitable for small ponies or pairs.

Jump Cross Training Day Priory Court Farm Polegate BN26 6QX

JumpCross XC Training day. Chance to practise water, steps, bank, ditch and other obstacles on a cross country terrain with knock down fences. Group lessons of 4 -6 riders

** Current Standard body protectors/skull caps/riding hats and medical cards are compulsory ..No fixed peak hats ? All riders should be confident cantering on grass in open spaces and jumping small fences. All riders will be assessed on a warm up fence prior to riding on the course. ? **By Entering classes online you are giving permission for photographic images to be taken & may be used in magazines, websites & social media**

£30 entry, £30 Priory Court Farm Members

For further information please text 07736698262 or 07596322452 

 https://www.equoevents.co.uk/ViewEvent/ViewEventDetails/28847

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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 .

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

23rd May 2020

Heathfield Show

25th May 2020

Bexhill Horse Show

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.  

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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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 .

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).

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

Havenswold Drive, BN27 3PR

This will incorporate 3 separate by-ways.  Lots of off-road driving.

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.

Chertsey Show, Mead Lane, Chertsey

Click here for more details: http://chertseyshow.co.uk

Highview, Framfield, TN22 5PX

Quiet country road drive from Sue Page's yard.

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East Sussex BDS Area Show, Broad Farm, Hellingly, BN27 4DS

Edenbridge and Oxted Show

Click here for more details: http://edenbridge-show.co.uk

Sevenoaks Show

Click here for more details: http://edenbridge-show.co.uk

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.

Sue Page's woodland, Fletching TN22 3SA

Quiet country road drive.

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

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. To download the entry form

Little Downash Farm Drive, BN27 2RN

5 routes available from 12.9 miles to 5 miles.  Quiet country lanes.

Arrive from 10.00 am.

Havenswold Drive, BN27 3PR

Arrive from 10.00am.

10.00am - 4.00pm  Booking essential.

Click here for more details 

https://www.benningtoncarriages.co.uk/driving-academy/2020-events-calandar

Springfield Farm, Rushlake Green, TN21 9QA

Two routes available.  Quiet country lanes with superb scenery.

DATE AND VENUE TO BE ARRANGED

Evening Meal and social event

VENUE TO BE ARRANGED

New Year's Eve Drive