Spring Hall Hobby Horse Competition - with a Christmas 🎅 🎄 theme

Name: Spring Hall Hobby Horse Competition - with a Christmas 🎅 🎄 theme
Start: 2024-12-07T09:30:00+00:00
Location: Spring Hall Equestrian Centre

Schedule

Sat Dec 07 2024 at 09:30 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Spring Hall Equestrian Centre | Sudbury, EN

SPRING HALL HOBBY HORSE CHRISTMAS COMPETITION including Showjumping, Chase Me Charlie, our Grand National, a new event Barrel Racing, and Freestyle Dressage
Please come and join us on Saturday 7th December 2024 for another fun family day of hobby horsing around with your fellow hobby horse enthusiasts in a friendly and encouraging environment - this time with a Christmas theme!
We have lots of classes to suit all ages and abilities.
Pre booking of classes is essential - due to the weather getting colder we will be in our indoor school so numbers will be limited (although extra classes maybe added on the day depending on numbers)
Classes booked on the day will be charged at full price, with no 3rd class discounts which is applied to pre entries
Bring your own hobby horse or you can loan one of ours
Galloping Gourmet Foods will be back with their fantastic range of hot food, delicious treats and variety of drinks
Pony Creative will also be back with their fantastic books, posters etc
We will also have Rock star Rocking Horse Bridle Charms and an exciting new product of theirs!!
No dogs please – unless assistance dogs
Plenty of parking - on hard standing
No refunds will be given unless we cancel due to unforeseen circumstances
**THIS SHOW IS FOR HOBBY HORSES – NOT REAL HORSES/PONIES!**
Schedule: Starting at 10am
Class 1 - 20cm
Class 2 - 30cm
Class 3 - 40cm
Class 4 - 40cm pairs
Class 5 - 50cm
Class 6 - 60cm
Class 7 - Chase Me Charlie
LUNCH
Extra Class - Barrel Racing!
Class 8 – Grand National
Class 9 - Freestyle Dressage
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Class 1 will be split into age groups for placing rosettes – 6 and unders, 7 and overs
Class 7 will be split into age groups - 8 and unders, 9 and overs
Check in is from 9.30am – come and sign in, say Hello, and be issued with your number
Then head over to the practice ring to warm up
Classes aim to start from 10am
I'll email after entries close (6pm) on 6.12.24 with further information and probable timings etc
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Class Information:
Classes 1-6 will be run as clear rounds first – and if you go clear – you go into a timed jump off (all will be explained on the day!)
Class 7 – Chase Me Charlie – a single jump which keeps getting higher . . . . . Will be spilt into 8 and under and 9 and over
Class 8 - The Grand National – A race across our show jumps. Limited to 4 children per race. Jumps approx 30cm high
Class 9 - Freestyle Dressage - a fun class - To Christmas Music - freestyle to your choice of Christmas music, up to 2 minutes long, must include 2 circles and a change of rein. In our 7 x 14 metre area. Please let me know you music choice before the event
Extra Class - Barrel Racing - Riders will speed around barrels, aiming to finish with the fastest time! It's a crowd favourite, full of thrills and excitement. No jumping involved. Will be split in 8 and under, 9 and over, and pairs
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Prizes!
Special Christmas Rosettes 1st - 6ths
Well Done Christmas Rosettes for all
Dressage - Special rosettes and certificates
Classes against the clock will be run with a digital timer that is viewable to avoid any disagreements and give every competitor the same chance.
Free to spectate
£10 per round, with discount for multiple rounds - every 3rd round half price when pre-entering! Classes booked on the day will be charged at full price, with no 3rd class discounts which is applied to pre entries
For the pairs it’s £10 per child

Loan of a hobby horse - £5
Pre booking of classes is essential - due to the weather getting colder we will be back in our indoor school so numbers will be limited (although extra classes maybe added on the day depending on numbers)
Feel free to bring a chair/picnic blanket to sit on!
Any questions – please email [email protected]
Book via Horsevents - https://horsevents.co.uk/events/?e=47391
Entries close on 6.12.24 at 6pm
Accessibility:
Please inform us if your child has additional needs or is neurodiverse so we can take additional care to make the event as accessible as possible for them
Disclaimer:
We assume no responsibility or liability for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during our events. Participants and attendees voluntarily engage in the activities at their own risk, and by participating, they acknowledge and accept personal responsibility for their safety and well-being. Photography and filming takes place at these events and will be used in our marketing so by attending these events you consent to be included in these media unless expressly communicated to us in advance of events.