NEWS & EVENTS

In addition to our riding activities, we also organise a range of social activities for our members  such as regular pub nights, a summer picnic in St. James Park, visits to stables (in 2006 we went to see the Metropolitan Police horses, and in 2007 the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace), trips to horsey events such as Olympia and Badminton, etc. etc. These events are a great way to get to know other  members, especially if you don't ride regularly.
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Reports from Recent Events
The Annual Summer Picnic - 25 July 2008 This year we had the weather on our side with skies clearing just in time for the picnic to start in St. James's Park.  Friends and family joined us to enjoy some lovely food, strawberries, champagne and not the least a glass of Nancy's memorable Pimm's!
Once the sun started to set we moved on to the Royal Mews by kind invitation of Janet Bernard-Brown for a cup of tea, home made cake and a fascinating insight into the life at the Mews.
Altogether a lovely evening and we are already looking forward to next year!

70th Anniversary

 

 

   
Calendar of Events
July
6 July Training for Summer Show - Flatwork I (Novice).  Flemish Farm at 10.30 am, £28, book through civilserviceridingclub@hotmail.co.uk.

NEW DATE:
8 July

Pub night at Tattersalls Tavern - our usual night at at Tattersalls Tavern, Knightsbridge Green, from 7.30 onwards. The main topic of conversation is of course horses, but occasionally we do move on to other subjects! If it is your first time email our Club secretary, Sally Thatcher, and she will watch out for you.

Twice yearly we aim to hold the pub night within the confines of the Barracks where all members are welcome to come along to watch the lessons and have a drink with the soldiers.  Dates TBC.
12 July

Dressage display at Vauxhall City Farm - Display by a rider who learnt to ride at Vauxhall and is now aiming for the 2012 Olympics.  Four individual lessons will be held afterwards.  The display costs £5 and the lessons £60. For more details and bookings please contact Vauxhall at 020 7582 4204.

13 July Training for Summer Show - Novice Jumping (for inexperienced and out of practice). Flemish Farm at 10.30 am, £28, book through civilserviceridingclub@hotmail.co.uk.
20 July Training for Summer Show - Flatwork II (Intermediate).  Flemish Farm at 10.30 am, £28, book through civilserviceridingclub@hotmail.co.uk.
August
3 August

Summer Show and BBQ at Flemish Farm!  Fun competitions for all our members.  Different ridden and non-ridden events to suit everyone, followed by BBQ.  We would like to get as many members involved as possible!
Click here for the schedule.  When you have decided to join in the fun you can download the entry form!  Details are also listed on our competitions page.
There are training sessions scheduled at Flemish Farm on Sunday mornings during the summer, see events in June and July.

30-31 Aug

Possible trip to Gatcombe International Horse Trials - a major 2 day event in Gloucestershire.
September

2 September
TBC

Pub night at Tattersalls Tavern - On the first Tuesday of every month we meet at Tattersalls Tavern, Knightsbridge Green, from 7.30 onwards. The main topic of conversation is of course horses, but occasionally we do move on to other subjects! If it is your first time email our Club secretary, Sally Thatcher, and she will watch out for you.

Twice yearly we aim to hold the pub night within the confines of the Barracks where all members are welcome to come along to watch the lessons and have a drink with the soldiers.  Dates TBC.
Date TBC

Anniversary Drinks - Following on from the success of our 70th anniversary drinks we will be arranging another drinks party this year.
4-7 Sept Possible trip to Burghley Horse Trials - one of the world’s major horse trial events. Lincs. Cost approx £20.
Sept/Oct BBC/CSRC Jumping Competition - fun jumping competition between BBC and CSRC at Trent Park for all abilities. You can jump either 2’3’’, 2’6’’ or 2’9’’.
October
25 October Lucy Oldfield Competition - Novice dressage competition at Trent Park. Perfect for anyone who has never competed before.
Late Oct Polo Competition & BBQ - Fun competition to see who wins the most chukkas followed by traditional Argentinean BBQ. Players of all levels and spectators/family are very welcome
November
9 November Brendan Byrne Dressage Competition - Dressage competition at Littlebourne farm for intermediate and advanced riders.
December
Mid Dec Trip to Olympia - See top class show jumping or dressage. Costs usually between £20-£30.