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 do not ride regularly.

Check the Calendar below for upcoming events!
Latest News

  • Lots of new summer events and competitions have been added to the calendar! - click here to view them.

  • Club Shirts for Sale! - We have new stock of our Club shirts - there is a short sleeve shirt in two-colour Royal and Cambridge blue and a long sleeve shirt in plain Royal blue.  Sizes available are small, medium and large.  Contact the Committee if you would like to buy a shirt - they are only £15!

  • Flemish Farm update - Lessons continue on Monday and Tuesday evenings as well as Saturdays, and hacking is available 6 days a week.  Please contact Caroline directly to book your lesson/hack.  We also continue to organise CSRC hacks, check the diary for dates.    Please note that hacking in Windsor Park is usually unaccompanied and Flemish Farm will check your riding before you head out - and their word is final!  Also, please make sure that you wear appropriate, tidy clothing.

  • Trent Park update -  One hour flat and jump lessons are held on Thursdays with BBC Riding Club for all levels: beginner, novice, intermediate and experienced riders.  Lessons are £25  and the times are 7.30 - 8.30 pm and 8.30 - 9.30 pm.  Hacks and pub rides are often organised as well.  Please contact the Committee if you would like to ride at Trent Park.

  • Join our Yahoo group - We have set up a Yahoo group to make it easier for our riders to keep in touch with each other, arrange/offer lifts to rides and events, etc.  Go to http://uk.groups.yahoo.com, sign in or create a Yahoo login, search for our Civil Service Riding Club group and join it!

  • Facebook - If you did not already know, for those that use it, we do have a Facebook group called Civil Service Riding Club.  It is a great place to post notes and pictures plus an easy way to keep in touch with other members.  It is the perfect place to find a riding companion for a hack around Windsor Great Park or a riding holiday in Mongolia!

  • Join the Committee!  Drop us an email if you are interested in joining the committee, there is always space for more committee members.

  • ...more events listed below in the Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events - 2010
TBC Day ride at the White Horse Trekking Centre - more details to follow.
June
10 June London Trophy, Novice - For all abilities, north London. Teams of 4, each person does either a riding test or handy hunter, and a stable management quiz. This is a friendly competition against other riding clubs.   Organiser: Anouka
12 June POLO - at Apsley End for all members with previous experience of polo. The session last from 11.00 am - 12.30 pm (approx.) and the price is £50.  Please contact David Hamp-Adams or Sandra Maddock of CSRC for more details and to sign up.  Beginner and refresher sessions can be arranged, please contact David or Sandra as above or Apsley End directly.  Friends and family are always welcome to come along to watch. 
17 June London Trophy, Open - North London. Teams of 4, each person does either a riding test or handy hunter, and a stable management quiz. This is a friendly competition against other riding clubs.   Organiser: Anouka
13 June Never played polo before? A morning session at Apsley End for people who want to ‘have a go’ – from hitting the ball on the floor to your first chukka in the arena. Our experienced polo players will hold an exhibition match in the afternoon on the grass pitch. Email us if you are interested!
23-27 June Possible trip to Hickstead - One of the most entertaining show jumping competitions – see the infamous bank in the Hickstead Derby.  We may arrange a trip depending on interest so please email us if you are interested!
24 June Summer Picnic - Our annual summer picnic in St. James's Park (near the playground at the Buckingham Palace end of the park) with a visit to the Royal Mews afterwards.  Always a lovely evening, we usually start at about 5.30 pm.  Please note that we need to know who is coming in order to arrange access to the Mews, so please drop us an email if you would like to come along.
TBA Met Police Training Centre - We hope to organise a visit to the Met Police Training Centre at Imber Court, Surrey.  Organiser: Liz Challans
TBA BBC/CSRC Jumping Competition - most probably at Flemish Farm.  You can jump 2'3", 2'6" or 2'9".  More details to follow.
July
17 July POLO - at Apsley End for all members with previous experience of polo. The session last from 11.00 am - 12.30 pm (approx.) and the price is £50.  Please contact David Hamp-Adams or Sandra Maddock of CSRC for more details and to sign up.  Beginner and refresher sessions can be arranged, please contact David or Sandra as above or Apsley End directly.  Friends and family are always welcome to come along to watch. 
21 July Vauxhall Open Evening and goodbye to the horses for the summer - An evening looking around Vauxhall City Farm and possibly a talk on breeding rare ducks!  Please drop Liz Coulson an email if you are interested.
24 July Dressage Training Day at Flemish Farm - Flat work lesson in the morning (novice, intermediate or advanced), lecture at lunchtime on riding a test and an opportunity to practice a dressage test in the afternoon.  Organiser: Liz Challans
August
8 August Summer Show! - For the third year running we are arranging our Summer Show at Flemish Farm.  We are planning another fun day of competitions for all our members.  There will be events to suit everyone, followed by a BBQ or picnic.  We would love for as many members involved as possible - email us if you would like to join in the fun!
More information to follow.
8 August The London Riding Horse Parade - The CSRC have been involved with this historic London showing event in Hyde Park for many years.  See www.london-riding-horse-parade.org.uk for more details.
14 August POLO - at Apsley End for all members with previous experience of polo. The session last from 11.00 am - 12.30 pm (approx.) and the price is £50.  Please contact David Hamp-Adams or Sandra Maddock of CSRC for more details and to sign up.  Beginner and refresher sessions can be arranged, please contact David or Sandra as above or Apsley End directly.  Friends and family are always welcome to come along to watch. 
14 August Day ride at White Horse Trekking Centre - A day ride on Salisbury Plain with a break for pub lunch.  Email Xina if you are interested.
Aug/Sept Gatcombe or Burghley - Possible trips to major eventing competitions (6-8 Aug or 2-5 Sept)
September
19 September Horseman's Sunday - The Vicar of St John's Church, Hyde Park, blesses riders and horses while on horseback!
18 September POLO - at Apsley End for all members with previous experience of polo. The session last from 11.00 am - 12.30 pm (approx.) and the price is £50.  Please contact David Hamp-Adams or Sandra Maddock of CSRC for more details and to sign up.  Beginner and refresher sessions can be arranged, please contact David or Sandra as above or Apsley End directly.  Friends and family are always welcome to come along to watch. 
TBA Never Ridden a Horse - An opportunity for anyone who have never ridden a horse to have a go and to meet the horses and staff at Vauxhall City Farm as well as some of our members.  Please email us if you are interested!
October
16 October POLO - at Apsley End for all members with previous experience of polo. The session last from 11.00 am - 12.30 pm (approx.) and the price is £50.  Please contact David Hamp-Adams or Sandra Maddock of CSRC for more details and to sign up.  Beginner and refresher sessions can be arranged, please contact David or Sandra as above or Apsley End directly.  Friends and family are always welcome to come along to watch. 
Late Oct Polo Competition & BBQ at Apsley End - Fun competition to see who wins the most chukkas followed by traditional Argentinean BBQ. Players of all levels and spectators/family are very welcome!  Drop us an email to find out more.
TBA Lucy Oldfield Competition - Novice dressage competition at Trent Park.  Perfect for anyone who has never competed before.  Email us to join our team!
November
13 November POLO - at Apsley End for all members with previous experience of polo. The session last from 11.00 am - 12.30 pm (approx.) and the price is £50.  Please contact David Hamp-Adams or Sandra Maddock of CSRC for more details and to sign up.  Beginner and refresher sessions can be arranged, please contact David or Sandra as above or Apsley End directly.  Friends and family are always welcome to come along to watch. 
TBA Brendan Byrne Dressage Competition - Dressage competition at Littlebourne Farm for intermediate and advanced riders.  Email us to join our team!
December
18 December POLO - at Apsley End for all members with previous experience of polo. The session last from 11.00 am - 12.30 pm (approx.) and the price is £50.  Please contact David Hamp-Adams or Sandra Maddock of CSRC for more details and to sign up.  Beginner and refresher sessions can be arranged, please contact David or Sandra as above or Apsley End directly.  Friends and family are always welcome to come along to watch. 
14-20 December The London International Horse Show at Olympia - Watch world class jumping and dressage and do a spot of shopping.  Tickets are usually between £20-£30.  Email us if you are interested!