Clinics and Training

We run a variety of clinics and training courses throughout the year. During the year we will normally be holding our Show Jumping Clinics at Felbridge Showground or Alder Lake Farm. Our Cross Country clinics will now be on our Cross Country training facility at Bucklands Farm or at Coombelands when it is not available. Dressage training is normally with Robbie Carpenter at Belmoredean, but we also have Flat Work training at Bucklands Farm with other trainers. From 2019 we have added Arena Eventing which will either be at Pyecombe, Hickstead or Coombelands.

If you wish to book an Area 13 or BHS West Sussex Clinic or Training you need to contact the organiser from Area 13 or BHS West Sussex as soon as the clinic is posted on this page, since places are limited and fill very quickly. Do not contact ARC in respect to these clinics and training.

To book an Ardingly Riding Club organised Clinic or Training you can now book and pay for the clinic or training online. Your place will not be reserved if you have not paid in advance of the clinic or training you wish to attend. Payment is via PayPal, but you do not need to have a PayPal account to pay using PayPal; they accept payments by Credit or Debit Card. When you press the Submit button on the booking form you will be taken to a PayPal page. The PayPal page that you see could be one of 3 different screens:
1. Has the ability to Login In to your PayPal account at the top, but below that has the menu below to fill in card details with a Pay Now button at the very bottom.
2. Has the ability to Login In to your PayPal account at the top but underneath in a grey bar states Pay by Debit or Credit Card. If you press on that bar a new screen opens where you can fill in all your card details with a Pay Now button at the very bottom.
3. Has the ability to Login In to your PayPal account at the top but underneath in a grey bar states Create an Account. If you press on that bar a new screen opens where you can fill in all your card details with a Pay Now button at the very bottom. You do not have to open a PayPal account.
4. Even if you have a PayPal Account and you enter your email address and press Login In, the next screen also gives you the option Pay by Debit or Credit Card.

Refunds for clinics or training due to unforeseen circumstances or testing positive for Covid-19 will only be given if a replacement participant can be found and only then at the discretion of the club officials.

Clinics & Training:

Now that we are able to organise Clinics and Training again, the club will be enforcing the following protocols to prevent Covid-19 infection and spread:
Covid-19 Protocols for Clinics & Training
– Payment to be made in advance using the on line booking form. No cash will be accepted at the venue.
–No refunds will be given if you cannot attend after booking. You will be allowed to hold your payment over for a booking on another date.
– Organised sessions will include no more than 6 people, (including trainer and the organiser/club helper).
– Anyone displaying COVID-19 symptoms, however mild, should stay at home. Anyone who has been in contact with someone that is showing symptoms should stay at home. Anyone considered vulnerable should stay at home.
– Everyone attending should take their temperature before they leave home.
– Riders should arrive, complete their training session and return home. Arrive no more than 15 minutes before you’re allotted start time, and leave no more than 15 minutes after your finish time.
– When you arrive at the venue, please park at least 5 metres from other vehicles to allow you to tie your horse to the side of your trailer/lorry whilst still leaving at least 2 metres between you and other vehicles.
– Only 1 helper per horse permitted, who should preferably be a family member. No dogs allowed.
– Assume everything at the venue could be contaminated. So wash or anti viral gel/wipe your hands before you leave your vehicle. Touch as few external things as possible or your face.
– You must be able to tack up/mount/do your girth up etc. alone or with your helper.
– Please mount in the car park and ride to the arenas/training area. Only the organiser/trainer is allowed to open/close arena gates or handle any equipment, (i.e. change poles or fence heights), during organised sessions.
– During facility hire, you must ensure that you have anti viral spray/wipes with you to disinfect poles/cups if you change the fence height.
– When you load your trailer/lorry after your session, ensure you also load any loose hay and droppings. If you or your helper have been using disposable gloves, peel them off and into each other so that the outsides are not touched, (like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I_kKVNrEMo), throw the gloves away into a plastic bag and take everything with you. Do not dispose of anything at the venue.
– Wash or anti viral gel/wipe your hands once back in your vehicle.
– Anyone who doesn’t comply with these protocols will be asked to leave the venue immediately.

Sunday October 25th 2020:

Area 13 Arena Eventing Training
Trainer: Ken Spencer
Venue: Hickstead Showground, BN6 9HS.
Cost: £40 per horse & rider.
(Groups of 4 max. – 1 hour lesson).
Times: From 11:00 a.m.
Organiser: Jackie Oxley: 07749821648

Fence heights: 60 cm. -110 cm.

A chance to practice Arena Eventing before the Area Qualifiers.

Please contact Jackie Oxley by phone or text to book this training.

Thursday November 5th 2020:

Arena Eventing Clinic
Trainer: Russell Cooper
Venue: Brendon Equestrian, Pyecombe, BN45 7EG
Cost: ARC Members £33. Non-Members £38.
(Groups of 4 max. – 1 hour lesson).
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
Organiser: Allison Ingram: allison@ridingclub.org.uk or on her mobile: 0771 1950256

This clinic is in the arena where the Area Qualifiers will take place. An opportunity to jump the fences that will be used.

Book & Pay for this clinic here.

Clinics & Training you might have missed in this ARC riding year!

Friday November 8th 2019:

Arena Eventing Clinic
Trainer: Russell Cooper
Venue: Coombelands, Pullborough, RH20 1BQ.
Cost: ARC Members £30. Non-Members £35.
(Groups of 4 max. – 1 hour lesson).
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
Organiser: Allison Ingram.

Friday December 6th 2019:

Indoor Show Jumping Clinic
Trainer: Russell Cooper
Venue: Alder Lake Farm, Oxbottom Lane, Newick, Lewes, BN8 4FD
Cost: Members £22, (subsidised), Non-Members £27.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Organiser: Allison Ingram.

Alder Lake Farm has an indoor arena with safe parking. So this clinic will be in the dry irrespective of the weather.

Height jumped will only be 80/85 cm.

Thursday January 9th 2020:

Indoor Show Jumping Clinic
Trainer: Russell Cooper
Venue: Alder Lake Farm, Oxbottom Lane, Newick, Lewes, BN8 4FD
Cost: Members £22, (subsidised).
Non-Members £28.
(Max 4 riders for 1 hour lesson)
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Organiser: Allison Ingram.

Alder Lake Farm has an indoor arena with safe parking. So this clinic will be in the dry irrespective of the weather.

Thursday January 30th 2020:

Arena Eventing Clinic
Trainer: Russell Cooper
Venue: Hickstead Showground, BN6 9HS.
Cost: ARC Members £37.
Non-Members £44.
(Groups of 4 max. – 1 hour lesson).
Times: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
Organiser: Susannah Givons.

Fence heights: 60 cm. -110 cm.
There is a wide selection of fences including a vast water complex.

Thursday February 6th 2020:

Indoor Show Jumping Clinic
Trainer: Russell Cooper
Venue: Alder Lake Farm, Oxbottom Lane, Newick, Lewes, BN8 4FD
Cost: Members £22, (subsidised).
Non-Members £28.
(Max 4 riders for 1 hour lesson)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Organiser: Allison Ingram.

Thursday February 13th 2020:

Tuesday February 25th 2020:

Area 13 Indoor Show Jumping Training
Trainer: Ken Spencer
Venue: Sands Farm, Warnham, RH12 3SQ
Cost: £20
Times: 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Organiser: Jackie Oxley.

Training is over a full course of jumps at your choice of height.

Wednesday February 26th 2020:

Arena Eventing Clinic
Trainer: Russell Cooper
Venue: Brendon Equestrian, Pyecombe, BN45 7EG
Cost: ARC Members £35. Non-Members £40.
(Groups of 4 max. – 1 hour lesson).
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Organiser: Allison Ingram.

Thursday March 5th 2020:

Area 13 Gridwork Training
Trainer: Donald Kear
Venue: Sands Farm, Warnham, RH12 3SQ
Cost: £10
Times: From 11:00 a.m.
Organiser: Jackie Oxley.

Wednesday July 15th 2020:

Show Jumping on Grass Clinic
Trainer: Russell Cooper
Venue: Bucklands Farm, Brantridge Lane, Balcombe, RH17 6JT.
Cost: £30
(Max 4 riders for 1 hour lesson)
Time: Start 11:00 a.m. approx.
Organiser: Susannah Givons.

All levels and abilities catered for.

Thursday July 30th 2020:

Cross Country Schooling
Trainer: Russell Cooper
Venue: Hickstead Showground, BN6 9HS.
Cost: ARC Members £52.
(Groups of 4 max. – 1 hour lesson).
Times: 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Organiser: Allison Ingram.

This training is in the arena area at Hickstead.

Friday July 31st 2020:

Show Jumping Clinic
Trainer: Russell Cooper
Venue: Hickstead Showground, BN6 9HS.
Cost: ARC Members £28.
(Groups of 4 max. – 1 hour lesson).
Times: 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Organiser: Allison Ingram.

Sunday August 30th 2020:

HDRC Cross Country Training
Trainer: Donald Kear
Venue: Bucklands Farm, Brantridge Lane, Balcombe, RH17 6JT
Cost: £35.00 (Payment in advance to secure a place).
Times: 10:00 a.m. – Under 80 cm.
11:30 a.m. – Over 80 cm.
Organiser: Caroline Exley.

This training is being held on our own schooling facility at Bucklands Farm and is available to non members of HDRC, so please take advantage.

Friday September 11th 2020:

Cross Country and/or Show Jumping Clinic
Trainer: Russell Cooper
Venue: Bucklands Farm, Brantridge Lane, Balcombe, RH17 6JT
Cost: (Max. 4 Riders for 1 hour)
Cross Country: ARC Members: £30.00, Non Members: £35.00
Show Jumping: ARC Members: £20.00, Non Members: £25.00
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Organiser: Susannah Givons.

All standards of horses and riders welcome. We will attempt to group according to the height you wish to jump.

Sunday September 20th 2020:

This training is being held on our own schooling facility at Bucklands Farm and is available to non members of HDRC, so please take advantage.