RIPLEY RIDERS CLUB
 

Welcome to Ripley Riders Club – a few words from the Secretary

Hi everyone,

As the 'history' says the club has been in existence for just over 60 years of which the committee are justly proud.

We hold 8 club shows a year for members during the summer months at which rosettes and points are awarded to sixth place. At the end of the year we have a Presentation Evening for trophy winners with a buffet and disco. There are a variety of classes so hopefully we offer something for everyone and each class has a trophy to win. We welcome riders of any age (yes I do still ride even at my age) and the committee do their best to encourage the younger members in their efforts. While we do not like having to cancel a show, if the committee feel the ground is too wet to support the many horses and lorries that arrive, we will cancel it in order to save the ground for the next show. If possible we will re-schedule but sometimes we do have to 'lose' a show depending on the weather. Cancellations will be notified on the website or you can always contact me on a Friday evening after 7.30pm.

We hold an Open Show in August offering prize money generously donated by our sponsors. Classes are slightly different to a club show but members are of course more than welcome.

On show day we have on the field mobile toilets and a catering van.

I feel that our regular members create a good atmosphere on the show ground which makes each show day something special for me. It is often hard work and long hours for the committee but we try to have a laugh during the day and take enjoyment from seeing everyone happy.

While there will always be a winner it is important to focus on the positives from each day. Each outing should be considered to be a training session and if something goes wrong don't be too disheartened it is simply something that needs to be worked on at home.

Lastly I would like thank all the committee members for their support and hard work, without you it would not be possible at all.

Thank you everyone and see you soon.     Ann

Find out about the formation of Ripley Riders Club

 

 

2010 Classes

 

 

STYLE AND APPEARANCE

Class 1 - Lead rein (Not ex 12.2hh, rider 9 years and under)

Class 2 - Not exceeding 13.2hh
Class 3 - Exceeding 13.2hh not exceeding 14.2hh
Class 4 - First ridden (Not ex 12.2hh, rider 10 years and under)
Class 5 - Exceeding 14.2hh
Class 6 - Open ridden Cob
Class 7 - Coloured horse/pony (judged under Style & Appearance rules)
Class 8 - Ridden Mountain & Moorland. To be shown in natural state

Class 9 - Tack & Turnout (horse/pony or rider not to have entered Style & Appearance classes)

 (Rider and horse/pony combination may enter any two of classes 1 to 8)

 

 


 

IN HAND (To Follow Style & Appearance Classes)

Class 10 - Child Handler, handler 12 years and under. If there are more than 12 entries the class will be split
Class 11 - Open mare or gelding all heights
Class 12 - Mountain & Moorland. To be shown in natural state
Class 13 - Best condition horse/pony, age of horse not exceeding 15 years
Class 14 - Best condition horse/pony, age of horse exceeding 15 years

MOST APPEALING PONY Open To Non Members. £1.50 Entry fee

Horse/pony or rider not to have entered classes 1 to 9, or 32 to 44.
Pony to be shown in natural state. Trophy to winner.

HANDY PONY

 Class 15 - Lead rein (Rider 9 years and under)
Class 16 - 10 years and under
Class 17 - 11 to 12 years
Class 18 - 13 to 15 years
Class 19 - Handy horse 16 years and over

JUMPING
Class 20 - Lead Rein jumping (Rider 9 years and under) [1’6"] (To be held over a shortened course of 4 to 6 jumps)
Class 21* - Beginners jumping not exceeding 13.2hh rider 11 years & under. Open to Lead Rein competitors [1’9"]
Class 22* - Beginners jumping not exceeding 14.2hh. Rider 12 years and over [1’9"] (Not open to rider & pony who have competed in class 21)
Class 23* - Beginners jumping exceeding 14.2hh [2’]
Class 24 - Not exceeding 12.2hh Rider 11 years and under [2’3"]
 

Class 25# - Novice not exceeding 14.2hh [2’3"] (see # note below)
Class 26# - Novice exceeding 14.2hh [2’6"] (see # note below)
Class 27 - Intermediate not exceeding 14.2hh [2’9"]
Class 28 - Intermediate exceeding 14.2hh [3’0"]
Class 29 - Open not exceeding 14.2hh [3’3"]
Class 30 - Open exceeding 14.2hh [3’6"]

 

Class 31 - Puissance. 2 jumps starting height 2'9". Open to all competitors but not eligible for points. Rosettes to 6th place. WILL ONLY BE RUN WEATHER AND GROUND PERMITTING - DECISION TO BE MADE ON THE DAY
WORKING HUNTER 10:00am

Class 32 - Ridden Hunter
Class 33 - Lead Rein. Rider 9 years and under. [1'6"]
Class 34 - Cradle Stakes. Not exceeding 12hh Rider 10 years and under (Open to Lead rein competitors off lead rein) [1’9"]
Class 35 - Nursery Stakes not exceeding 13hh Rider 12yrs and under [2’0"] (Not open to riders who have entered in class 33)
Class 36* - Beginners. Not exceeding 14hh. [1'9"]
Class 37* - Beginners. Exceeding 14hh. [2'0"]
Class 38# - Novice not exceeding 14hh [2’3"]
Class 39# - Novice exceeding 14hh [2’6"]
Class 40 - Intermediate not exceeding 14hh [2’9"]
Class 41 - Intermediate exceeding 14hh [3’0"]
Class 42 - Open not exceeding 14hh [3’0"]
Class 43 - Open exceeding 14hh [3’6"]

GAMES Three Games In each age group. To follow Most Appealing Pony class.

Class 44 - Lead Rein (Rider 9 years and under)
Class 45 - 10 - 12 years
Class 46 - 13 - 15 years
Class 47 - 16 - 20 years
Class 48 - 21 years and over

DRESSAGE 10:00am - 3:00pm. (Judged under BDA rules)

Class 49 - Juniors 11 years and under.
Class 50 - Juniors 12 to 15 years, Prelim test.
Class 51 - Seniors 16 years and over, Prelim test.
Class 52 - Juniors 12 to 15 years, Novice test.
Class 53 - Seniors 16 years and over, Novice test.
 

We are very fortunate to have professional photographers from PIXPRO attending the majority of our shows. Gavin Mitchell is a renowned equestrian and wildlife photographer who manages to fit in Badminton and Burghley as well as covering Ripley Riders. Gavin is very approachable and if you want him to take a particular shot of you competing just ask him. Just look for the man in black with all the fancy cameras slung round his neck. All the pictures you see on the site have been taken by Pixpro and we are grateful for being permitted to use them.

You can see the Pixpro website here: