West Sussex Riding Club

08/03/2026

🐎 Evening Poles & Grids Clinic with Charlotte Duncan 🐎

Join us at Oldwick for a fun and friendly evening clinic focusing on flatwork with poles and gridwork. These sessions are designed to help improve confidence, rhythm, and your horse’s gymnastic ability, all in a supportive small group environment.

Groups available:
• Flatwork with poles
• Intro Grids (up to 60cm)
• Novice Grids (70–80cm)
• Intermediate Grids (80–90cm)
• Advanced Grids (90cm+)

📅 Thursday 19 March
⏰ From 4:30pm
👥 Max 4 riders per group

💷 £20 Members | £25 Non-Members

To book your space, please message Toni Carter on Facebook or email.

Once your space is confirmed, please transfer payment to:

NatWest Bank
Name: West Sussex Riding Club
Sort Code: 60-03-08
Account No: 47225750
Reference: Clinic date + your surname

Charlotte is a fully qualified and insured BHSI & UKCC Level 3 Coach, passionate about helping horses and riders build confidence through correct training while keeping sessions fun and engaging.

Spaces are limited, so book early! 🐴

Flat work with poles Intro Grids (up to 60cm) Novice Grids (70-80cm) Intermediate Grids (80-90cm) Advanced Grids (90cm + ) In all groups the emphasis is on improving confidence, rhythm and gymnastic ability whilst having fun in a small, friendly group environment. 📅Thursday 19 March from 4:30💷...

02/03/2026

✨ Grids for All Levels with Nicki Bates! ✨

Ready to sharpen up your jumping and have some fun? 🐎💥

Join us on Saturday 14 March 2026 at Highground Barn, Barnham (PO22 0BU) for a brilliant grid session with the fantastic Nicki Bates at Team Bates!

With just 3 riders per group, you’ll get plenty of turns, focused coaching, and the chance to build confidence and improve technique in a supportive, friendly atmosphere 💪✨

Whether you’re looking to polish the basics or step things up a notch, this session is perfect for all levels.

💷 £22.50 members
💷 £27.50 non-members

Spaces will fill quickly message Toni Carter to book your place!

19/02/2026

🌟 Poles at Tynefield Stud with Philippa Lester 🌟

Looking for a fun, confidence-building session for you and your horse? Come and join us for polework at Tynefield Stud! 🐴✨

We’ll be working on improving suppleness, straightness and strength over poles in a relaxed and supportive environment — perfect for all levels.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen things up, this session is for you!

📆 Saturday 28th February 2026
👥 Small groups of three
💷 £20 members | £25 non-members

📍 Tynefield Stud, Hundred Acre Farm, Chichester PO18 9NN

Spaces are limited, so pop Toni Carter a message or follow the link to book your place! 😊

https://westsussexridingclub.co.uk/poles-at-tynfield-stud-compton-with-philippa-lester-on-28-february-2026/

09/02/2026

🎳 West Sussex Riding Club Social Evening 🍽️

Come and join us for a fun and relaxed social evening at The Barley Mow in Walderton for skittles and a light buffet 🥪

It’s the perfect chance to catch up with fellow members, meet new faces, and enjoy a great evening out whether you’re a regular at events or coming along for the first time, everyone’s welcome 🤍

📍 The Barley Mow, Walderton
📅 Friday 20th February 2026
⏰ 7:30pm

💷 £15 members | £20 non-members

💰 £5 non-refundable deposit required to secure your place

⚠️ Places limited

Bring your friends or family and come along for a brilliant evening of fun, food and good company 🐎✨

We’d love to see you there!

📅Friday 20th February 2026 at 7:30pm💷£15 members, £20 non members. £5 non refundable deposit required to secure your place. Places limited.Register interest Register interest using the button above or message Toni Carter on Facebook and once your space has been confirmed, please transfer pa...

09/02/2026

🐴✨ West Sussex Riding Club The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead ✨🐴

West Sussex Riding Club camp at Hickstead has some last minute spaces available.

Camps are a brilliant chance to enjoy quality time with your horse, learn from great instructors and really focus on your riding in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Whether you’re looking to build confidence over poles, improve your flatwork and jumping, or simply enjoy a fun few days away with your horse, camp really does have something for everyone.

One of the best parts of camp is also the social side meeting like-minded riders, sharing plenty of laughs, and spending time with people who love horses just as much as you do.

It’s such a lovely way to make new friends and feel part of the club.

If you’d be interested in coming along (or would like more details), please comment below, follow the link or send Toni Carter or Jennifer Walter a message!

we’d love to hear from you! 🐎💬

Two day camp with food provided by Hickstead's Polo Bar. This will be a jumping and non jumping camp. 🗓️Saturday 11th April to Sunday 12th April 2025 (arrival Friday evening permitted from 3pm)💷£295 members, £350 non members £50 deposit secures your place. This deposit is non refunable un...

31/01/2026

🏇✨ COURSE JUMPING WITH NICKI BATES ✨🏇

Ready to level up your jumping? Come and practice riding a full course with the amazing Nicki Bates at Team Bates, Barnham! 💥

Groups starting at poles on the ground to help shorten and lengthen the stride. So if you’re popping cross poles or flying higher fences, this session is perfect for building confidence, flow, and technique in a supportive group environment 💪🐴

📍 Team Bates (Highground Barn, Barnham, PO22 0BU)
📆 Saturday 7th February 2026
👥 Small groups of 3 riders
💷 £22.50 members | £27.50 non-members
🎯 Groups from cross poles upwards

Friendly vibes, quality coaching, and great jumping!

What more could you want?

Message to book your place spaces will go fast!

Practice jumping a course with Nicki. Groups from cross poles upwards. 📆Saturday 7th February 2026💷£22.50 members, £27.50 non members. Three in a group. Team Bates is a Highground Barn, Barnham, PO22 0BU Book here Book using the button above or message Toni Carter on Facebook and once

31/01/2026

We want to hear from you! 🫵

Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026

📅

Tuesday 3rd February at 6:30pm on Zoom

We would love your feedback on what you have enjoyed, what you want to see more of and what we could have done better.

Please let us know if you would like to attend by contacting Toni Carter

29/01/2026

Polework Clinic with Philippa Lester 🌟

📍 Tynefield Stud, Compton

Join us for a fun, confidence building polework session suitable for all levels!

We’ll be working on improving your horse’s:

✔️ Suppleness
✔️ Straightness
✔️ Strength
✔️ Balance

A great session whether you’re training for an event or just want to improve your flatwork in a relaxed, supportive environment.

📆 Saturday 31st January 2026

👥 Groups of 3

💷 £20 members | £25 non-members

📍 Tynefield Stud, Hundred Acre Farm, Chichester, PO18 9NN

🎓 With Philippa Lester

Spaces will be limited message to book! 🐴💬

https://westsussexridingclub.co.uk/poles-at-tynfield-stud-compton-with-philippa-lester-on-31-janaury-2026/

14/01/2026

✨DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – WEST SUSSEX RIDING CLUB ✨

Hope you all had a great festive season and that you (and your horses!) are surviving this lovely weather 🙄

We’ve got lots coming up, so get your diaries out 👇

📅 Saturday 17 January
Poles & SJ Clinic – Crofton Manor EC (Indoor)
Polework and SJ course clinic with Charlotte Duncan BHSI & UKCC Level 3 Coach
💷 £30 | Max 4 per group | 40cm+
📲 To book, contact Charlotte: 07891 140703

📅 Saturday 31 January 2026
Poles at Tynefield Stud, Compton
With Philippa Lester
A fun session suitable for all levels, focusing on suppleness, straightness and strength
💷 £20 members | £25 non-members
📍 Hundred Acre Farm, Chichester PO18 9NN

📅 Tuesday 3 February 2026 – 6:30pm (Zoom)
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
We’d love your feedback on what you’ve enjoyed and what you’d like to see more of – please let Toni know

📅 Saturday 7 February 2026
Course Jumping – Team Bates, Barnham
With Nicki Bates
Practice jumping a course | Groups from cross poles upwards
💷 £22.50 members | £27.50 non-members
👥 Three per group
📍 Highground Barn, Barnham PO22 0BU

📅 Tuesday 17 February 2026
One-Day Clinic – Crofton Manor EC
Two group lessons with Charlotte Duncan BHSI
Choice of Flat/Dressage (AM) or Poles/SJ (PM)
Dressage test run-through with a listed judge
Hot & cold drinks, homemade cakes 🍰 and light lunch
💷 £95 (£30 deposit required)
📲 More info or booking: 07891 140703

📅 Friday 20 February 2026 – 7:30pm
Social Evening – Skittles Night
📍 The Barley Mow, Walderton
💷 £15 members | £20 non-members
£5 non-refundable deposit | Places limited
👉 Let Toni know!

📅 Saturday 28 February 2026
Poles – Tynefield Stud
With Philippa Lester

📅 Saturday 14 March 2026
Grids for All Levels – Team Bates
With Nicki Bates

📅 Thursday 19 March 2026 (from 4:30pm)
NEW! Evening Poles into Grids – Oldwick
With Charlotte Duncan
💷 £20 members | £25 non-members
👥 Max 4 per group

📅 Saturday 28 March 2026
Poles – Tynefield Stud
With Philippa Lester

📅 Saturday 4 April 2026
Course Jumping – Team Bates
With Nicki Bates

📅 11 April 2026
Hickstead Camp (arrival from 10th)
⭐ Still some spaces available – see website for details

📅 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Camp at Team Bates, Barnham
🗓️ Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026

📌 Please also check the website for qualifier and championship dates throughout the year in all disciplines we’d love to get teams out competing!

Hope to see you soon and remember, we’re getting over 2 minutes of extra daylight every day! 🌅

30/12/2025

🏇Grids for All Levels with Nicki Bates🏇
📍 Team Bates, Barnham

Join us for a fantastic grid training session with Nicki Bates, working in small groups of three.

Sessions are suitable for all levels, from poles on the ground right through to more advanced grids, and will be tailored to suit each group.

📆 Saturday 10 January 2026

⏰ Groups of three

💷 £22.50 members | £27.50 non-members

📍 Team Bates (Highground Barn), Barnham, PO22 0BU

A great opportunity to build confidence, improve rhythm and technique, and enjoy supportive coaching in a friendly environment.

👉 Please contact Toni Carter or follow the link.

Spaces are limited – early booking recommended!

https://westsussexridingclub.co.uk/grids-for-all-levels-with-nicki-bates-at-team-bates-barnham-10jan/

09/12/2025

🌟 Polework Clinic at Tynfield Stud, Compton with Philippa Lester! 🌟

Join us for a fun and supportive polework session suitable for all levels. We’ll be working on improving your horse’s suppleness, straightness and strength over poles.

📆 Sunday 14th December 2025
🕚 11:00am

💷 £20 members | £25 non-members
👥 Groups of three

📍 Tynfield Stud, Hundred Acre Farm, Chichester PO18 9NN

Come along, learn lots, and have fun with your horse! 🐴✨

A fun session suitable for all levels. Working on improving your horses suppleness, straightness and strength over poles. 📆Sunday 14 December 2025 at 11am💡£20 members, £25 non members. Three in a group. Tynefield Stud is at Hundred Acre Farm, Chichester PO18 9NN Click on the what3words logo ...

10/11/2025

🏇 Course Jumping with Nicki Bates

📍 Team Bates, Highground Barn, Barnham PO22 0BU
📆 Saturday 6th December 2025
💷 £20 members / £25 non-members
👥 Groups of 3

Practice riding a full course with guidance from Nicki.
Groups from cross poles upwards.

Message Toni Carter or follow the link on the page to book your place
Spaces are limited early booking recommended!

🐎✨ We’d love to see you!

Practice jumping a course with Nicki. Groups from cross poles upwards. 📆Saturday 6th December 2025💷£20 members, £25 non members. Three in a group. Team Bates is a Highground Barn, Barnham, PO22 0BU Book here Book using the button above or message Toni Carter on Facebook and once your space