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Summer 2008

FRIDAY 25th APRIL 2008
HORSES INSIDE OUT LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION AT BLUE BARN E.C. 7pm.
All you need to know about muscles and skeletons in motion!  
For full details visit: - www.horsesinsideout.com

SATURDAY 26th APRIL 2008
FLATWORK AND POLEWORK SESSIONS WITH MARIA DRAPER 
AT TWISDEN, GREAT CHART.
Afternoon classes split dependant on experience.  
Please contact Alison Brown for further information and to book your place.

SUNDAY 27th APRIL 2008.
'BRIDLEWAY RIDE' FROM LOWER GARRINGTON FARM, NR. CANTERBURY.
The hack will be from Littlebourne to Womenswold for approx. two hours and will be at hunting pace along the North Downs Way.  Open to members of Invicta Riding Club and Royal Oak Riding Club only.  
Please contact Anne Spencer for further information. 

SATURDAY 10th MAY 2008.
RIDE A DRESSAGE TEST AT THE PRIORY, BILSINGTON.  FROM 1PM.
  You will ride your dressage test in front of an experienced judge (Ms Penny Hayward) who will then advise you on improvements you can make in order to gain those essential extra marks!  Ride through your test again to reinforce what you have learnt.  Please contact Rita Burniston for further information. 

SATURDAY 17th MAY 2008.
CARRIAGE DRIVING DEMONSTRATION AT BLUE BARN EC., GREAT CHART. TIME: 2 - 4PM.
  Would you like to find out more about driving horses and ponies as this is now your chance!  The demonstration will illustrate the harness used as well as carriages new and old.  All will be revealed about this fascinating sport!  Please contact Diana Burford for further information. 



WEDNESDAY 28th MAY 2008.
'RIDE A DRESSAGE TEST' AT THE PRIORY, BILSINGTON.  FROM 6PM.
  You will ride your dressage test in front of an experienced judge (Ms Penny Hayward) who will then advise you on improvements you can make in order to gain those essential extra marks!  Ride through your test again to reinforce what you have learnt.  Please contact Rita Burniston for further information. 

THURSDAY 29th MAY 2008.
SHOW JUMPING AND CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING WITH MALLY SPENS AND JOSS HUBBLE 
AT CHILHAM PARK.  
From 6pm.  Please contact Joss Hubble to book your place.

 


SATURDAY 31st MAY 2008
FLATWORK AND POLEWORK SESSIONS WITH MARIA DRAPER 
AT TWISDEN, GREAT CHART.
Afternoon classes split dependant on experience.  
Please contact Alison Brown for further information and to book your place.

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SATURDAY 7th JUNE 2008.

INVICTA RIDING CLUB OPEN DRESSAGE SHOW AT BLUE BARN EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
Kindly Sponsored by 
BARMINSTER TRADING - FOR ALL YOUR EQUESTRIAN REQUIREMENTS. Tel: 01233 820020 
Walk & Trot, Prelim. and Novice Classes.
Schedule is now available.
Contact: Diana Burford for further information.  Tel: 01233 812433

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MONDAY 9th JUNE 2008
LADIES DAY AT FOLKESTONE RACE COURSE.
Come and enjoy a day at the races!  Dress up in your posh frock and enjoy lunch in the restaurant overlooking the racecourse.
Please Contact Diana If You Would Like More Information. 

SATURDAY 14th JUNE 2008
SHOW JUMPING SESSIONS WITH MARIA DRAPER 
AT TWISDEN, GREAT CHART.
Afternoon classes split dependant on experience.  Please contact Alison Brown for further information 
and to book your place.

SATURDAY 14th JUNE 2008.
AREA 10 DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER AT OAKWOOD PARK SHOWGROUND, MARESFIELD.
Teams, individuals, pairs and music competitors required to represent Invicta Riding Club at this competition.  Please contact Jane Elwell for further information.

WEDNESDAY 18th JUNE 2008.
SHOW JUMPING AND CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING WITH MALLY SPENS  AND JOSS HUBBLE 
AT CHILHAM PARK.  
From 6pm.  Please contact Joss Hubble to book your place.

 

SUNDAY 22nd JUNE 2008.
AREA 10 NOVICE, INTERMEDIATE AND OPEN HORSE TRIALS QUALIFIER 
TO
BE HELD AT BORDE HILL, SUSSEX.
Teams and/or individuals required so please contact Carol Robertson 
if you would like to represent Invicta Riding Club. 

WEDNESDAY 2nd JULY 2008.
SHOW JUMPING TRAINING AT MISSINGHAM FARM, EAST BRABOURNE WITH MALLY SPENS.
Evening sessions for small groups.  Please contact Mally for more information.

FRIDAY 11th JULY 2008
INTER-CLUB TEAM SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION AT THE KENT COUNTY SHOW
 4.15pm. in the John Standen ring.  Fences: 1 metre.  We require teams of four to represent Invicta Riding Club and attempt to retain the trophy which we won last year!  
All spectators welcome to cheer the teams on!
Please Contact Diana If You Would Like More Information. 

SATURDAY 19th JULY 2008
FLATWORK AND POLEWORK SESSIONS WITH MARIA DRAPER 
AT TWISDEN, GREAT CHART.
Afternoon classes split dependant on experience.  
Please contact Alison Brown for further information and to book your place.

JULY 23 - 27 ROYAL INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW.
Keen show jumping member, Fiona Ely, is happy to car share for a visit to the above so if any other members are interested in attending then do give her a call.  Tel: 07951 496836

MAIDSTONE AND DISTRICT RIDING CLUB
have organised a Trec Orienteering Practice – Unmounted
on Saturday 6th September at 2pm
at Street Farm, Burham, near Rochester, Kent, ME1 3RL
To book your place send your Name, Telephone number and £5
(cheques to Maidstone and District Riding Club)
to
Mrs Anne Rillie, Anchor Farm, Rochester Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7EA(Tel 01622 710582
Bring a Compass, and suitable clothing for some walking

The majority of the above fixtures are only open to members of the Invicta Riding Club.  Do contact Diana (01233 812433) or Jane (01233 623588) if you would like information regarding membership or further  details of the above events.