Category Archives: Club Events

Intro to Endurance – A Talk With Ann Featherstone

Coming up soon we have a talk with Ann Featherstone on endurance riding. Ever fancied giving it a go or would like to see what it’s all about? Come along to find out! See our ‘Events’ page for more info.

What is Endurance Riding?

“Come along and find out all about the basics of endurance riding and how accessible it is for all riders.

As long as your horse is sound and you enjoy hacking you’ll like endurance.

The talk will give you a brief overview of Endurance, the different rides, equipment and what happens at a ride.

We will also talk about the Endurance Riding Club Championship which takes place each year and if you’re part of a riding club you can join in.”

~ Ann Featherstone, North & East Yorkshire Group of Endurance

Update on Flu Vaccinations

Important especially if you take part, or are hoping to take part in any of our team events.

Following advice from British Equestrian, BRC will be amending the intervals of new or restarting flu vaccination courses from 1 January 2024. Vaccinations that are up to date and correct are not altered by this change, only courses starting after 1 January 2024 are affected.

Important reminder that 2024 is a leap year and whilst they are not counted for annual vaccinations, the extra day must be considered for the primary course (V1 – V3).

Other vaccination rules will remain the same. Full details will be found in the 2024 Handbook when available.

Vaccination courses started before 1 January 2024 may follow either of the intervals set out below.

YDRC Group Hack to Yearsley Woods

On Saturday 25th November, some of our members visited Yearsley Woods for a group hack.

We were so lucky to get some sunshine!

Info on the YDRC Hacking Group…

The point of this group is to meet other people in YDRC, while exploring a new route with your horse! We look after each other, and stay at a pace we are all happy with.

As the group grows, we will be doing rides for those who like to go faster, and those who like to go at a steadier pace.

We hope the group will encourage new friendships within the club, giving you more people to ride with.

The rides are completely free (aside from course hire, etc where you’d pay the venue’s normal rate).

We are planning to go to lots of local places together – Escrick park, Redcar beach, Skipwith Common, Myton-On-Swale, Fountains Abbey etc.. But we’ll also occasionally meet at member’s yards (where possible), so they can show us their favourite route!

Usually a limit of 4 horses/riders per ride.

Would you like to join us next time….?

Anyone/everyone is welcome to join our hacking group.

Please be aware that although the hacks are being organised for YDRC members, you are hacking at your own risk – just as you would outside of the club. YDRC cannot take any responsibility for accidents etc.

If you’d like to take part, Email Amy on amyfwaite@gmail.com

An Evening With Cooper Wilson

Great night and great turnout for ‘An Evening with Cooper Wilson’!

Thank you to our committee members who organised this event especially Julie, thanks to everyone who came along and of course – big thanks to Cooper!

Really interesting talk and a good insight into the life of Cooper, with some good food served, too!

Coming up… An evening with Cooper Wilson!

When: 17th November at 7.30pm
Where: Melodies Park in York (YO32 2RJ)
Price: Only £12 per ticket, to include food!

We are really excited for our evening talk with Cooper Wilson – not long to go now!

If you’re considering coming along, make sure you get your ticket before 13th Nov.

To book, please text Dawn on 07929965268 or Julie on 07787327562.

You’ll need to let us know what you’d like to eat, too – the choices are as follows:
– Jacket potato + Chicken Tikka
– Jacket potato + Vegetarian Chilli
– Jacket potato + Cheese and Coleslaw

You do not have to be a club member to come to this event!

We hope to see you all there!


Clear Round Evening 22nd August

We had a great turnout for our clear round evening on the 22nd of August, organised by our committee member, Val.

A great way to practice taking your horse show jumping, in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Thank you to everyone who came along. Many of you are already asking when the next clear round evening is going to be held! We will hopefully be adding more to our calendar soon.

If you have any photos of yourself riding in this event please send your favourite to amyfwaite@gmail.com to be featured on our website/social media pages.

Thank you! YDRC x

5th September Club Dressage Results!

Well done everyone who competed in the dressage competition on the 5th!

Here are the results::

Class one Intro A

1st Helen Holdsworth Roscoe 73.26%

2nd Jo Hogan Storms Red Horizon 66.09%

3rd Jane Naish Phoenix 65.65%

4th Michelle Bell Duke 65.44%

5th Gemma Dodson Newbie 63.44%

Class 2 P1

1st Helen Holdsworth Roscoe 6th 73.68%

2nd Adrian Kilvington Bella 71.05%

3rd Ava Garnett Country Hall Girl 66.05%

4th Maddy Ruff Wizard 65.00% (68)

5th Michelle Bell Duke 65.00% (65)

6th Jo Hogan Storms Red Horizon 64.21%

Class 3 P18

1st Maddy Ruff Wizard 67.89%

2nd Adrian Kilvington Bella 67.31%

3rd Amy Waite Tilly Moo 67.12%

4th Holly Clayden Zazu 65.96%

5th Val Clayden Red Cloud 65.19%

Class 4 N17

1st Maddy Ruff Wizard 65.38%

Thanks to Andrew and Sue Keane for judging and writing Sue Hardman, Sue Kedie, Michelle Watling, Dawn Young and Margaret Hardie for ensuring that the show ran smoothly Hope to see you all again at the Championship show on 9th September. Everyone welcome!

Saturday Series Dressage September 3rd

Another successful morning at our monthly dressage competition. Special thanks to Glen Harland for organising and our BE Judge for today,Andrea Peel.

Results:
Intro A
1st Janine Bower -Pegasus 67.6%
2nd Nicola Clayton- Cailin 66.08%
3rd Kate Walker Northwood – Beryl 65.43%

Prelim 4
1st Grace Smith-Matty 72.04%
2nd Sarah McClure-Flash Factor 69.77%
3rd Hayley Nunns-Dolly 63.4%

Prelim 1
1st Su Hosford-Kryena Bay 67.63%
2nd Terence Wensley-Belle 66.05%
3rd Hayley Nunns-Dolly 65%

Novice 27
1st Grace Smith-Matty 67.32%
2nd Sarah McClure-Flash Factor 64.64%