Training

We are trying to promote more of an interest in TREC as it took a hit this year with Foot and Mouth plus bad weather with many events getting cancelled. A lot of work goes into organising these events and it would be great if more more people would take part and possibly clubs organising their own TREC competition.

The South-East TREC group has been setup to promote BHS TREC in the South-East, providing help in getting started, running events etc.

JoyTaylor, BHS Technical Delegate and International Trec judge, is available to help any riding club that wishes to setup TREC training or a TREC event. Please email Joy on setrec@yahoo.co.ukto find out how to get started.

Website : www.setrec.org.uk/

Anyone can register their interest to receive regular emailed newsletters with events and training details. New events also get posted on the website.

An evening at Bell Equine

We have another evening at Bell Equine Mereworth Maidstone Kent, on the heart and lungs.
(we hope to have a real horse to examine/dissect)
Very limited places on 12th August 7pm.
A small charge will be made. We are hoping to arrange a second date as well.
Contact Sharon Kelsall 01303 813014

Access Training

Are you happy with the state of off-road riding in your area? Would you like to learn how to tackle common problems and protect or increase routes for riders and carriage drivers? The BHS is offering free training to its members, members of affiliated bridleway groups and British Riding Club members!

Monday 27 July Level 1 Access and Bridleway training 10am to 4.30 pm at Nelson Park Riding Centre, St Margaret’s Road, Woodchurch, Birchington , Kent CT7 0HJ .

This training covers Basic Concepts of Highway Law, Mud and Gates, Maintenance and Obstruction, Diversion, Extinguishment and Creation of Public Rights of Way.

Free of charge to BHS members, members of BHS affiliated bridleway groups and BRC members (but deposit required). To book a place please contact Pat Regan in the BHS Access department, 01926 707712, or download an application form from the Access section of the BHS website, www.bhs.org.uk .

Tuesday 1 September Level 2 Access and Bridleway training 10am to 4.30pm at a venue to be arranged near Kent–Surrey border.

This training covers Wider Access and applying to record rights on the definitive map of rights of way (user evidence and documentary evidence).

Download Application form here

DRESSAGE COMPETITION WORKSHOPS

British Dressage organizes these workshops aimed at Riding Club/Pony Club members to give them an insight into what BD has to offer.

The day is run by two BD trainers from the Trainers Database and comprises the following:

AM Introduction – Explanation of the day

Training Session – Mounted

Practical Session – Turnout of Horse/Rider, presentation tips etc.

PM Working in session for test riding Riding of Test – Judged by BD listed judge

Debrief of Test

Presentation of Rosettes/Certificates

During the lunch hour packs will be given out and Trainers will explain about entries etc. The Pack will include BD magazines, 2 entry tickets which will allow riders to enter BD affiliated competitions. Any queries will be answered.

The day is designed to be enjoyable and informative and should include 8 or 10 attendees at a cost of £45 per day.

If your Riding Club is interested please contact any of the following:

Claire Carr

Liz West

Mary Anne Horn

If you have any suggestions or ideas for Training.
Contact the Area 10 Training Officer Sharon Kelsall on   01303 813089