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Events At Drakes Farm |
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Spring Show / Dressage - Date to be confirmed
Summer Show - Mid to late August (Date to be confirmed)
Pony Days - Own a Pony Days / Half Days
Our activity days provide the ideal opportunity to “experience” the practical side of owning your own pony. More than just riding, pony days are an opportunity for the children to learn to handle the pony in the stable, on the ground, to lead them, groom them and even to muck out. The emphasis is on fun and on building confidence and skills.
February Half Term - Full Day 10am to 4pm or Half Day 10am to 1pm
| DAY | Times | Who For | Spaces (Total 6 per day) |
| Monday 15th February | 10am - 4pm | 10yrs & over | 6 Spaces |
| Tuesday 16th February | 10am - 1pm | 9yrs & under | 6 spaces |
| Thursday 18th February | 10am - 4pm | 10yrs & over | 6 spaces |
For further information or special requirements please contact Chris Matravers to discuss details.
ABRS TEST Days
During 2009 we will be running ABRS Test days for our customers. The Tests are split into two sections Stable Management and Equitation (Riding). They are designed to encourage all those who have an association with the horse and pony to learn and become competent not only in equitation, but also in the animal's care and welfare. The subject matter of the tests is covered in our typical riding lessons. For anyone interested in the tests we can provide more specific Tuition and our Pony Days offer a great way of learning about stable management and horse care.
| DAY | Times | Test | Spaces (Total 6 per day) |
| Date TBC | 10am - 4pm |
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Spaces |
The Test Day will be broken into two sections the morning and afternoon. In the morning the students will haave a dry run session and chance to practice some of the test elements. In the afternoon the test session will be run.
For further information or special requirements please contact Chris Matravers to discuss details
Winter Dressage Sunday 13th December 2009
After the washout in November the Winter Dressage finally took place on sunday 13th December and like the year before it was a chilly day. However the competitors were undeterred by the cold conditions and you all put in some very impressive performances! Special mention should go to the competitors in Class 2, the judges were very impressed by the riders and were sorry that more rosettes could not be awarded. Many of the riders had competed in the 2008 Lead Rein Class and the improvement in 12months was exceptional!
End of Summer Show Sunday 4th October 2009
Once again the weather was kind to us and a busy day of activities ensued. With mini show jumping in the indoor arena, maxi show jumping in the outdoor paddock, best turned out in lond field and the Le Trek in the new mini x-country paddock.
All the judges were very impressed by the standard of the riders and effort displayed so all the competitors can be proud of their performances on the day. Many riders experienced something new, not just the Le trek obstacles but also riding out in the paddocks.
Summer Holiday Fun Days 2009
Thank you to everyone who came along and took part in one of the summer Fun Days. The staff here at Drakes Farm really enjoyed organising them so we hope the competitors did too.
Well done to everyone who took part and had a go at something different!
Christmas
Jumping & Games 28th December 2008
On a chilly day our first annual Christmas show and games
competition saw a good turnout with riders competing at all levels. A number
of riders had their 1st go at jumping and some quick rounds were jumped
in the early classes. The later classes of 2ft and 2ft6 were competed over
a challenging course arranged by Kate to test the competitiors. The day
ended with some games including the musical Stalls and Ride & Run which
saw a number of people showing the sort of speed that would have won medals
in Beijing I'm sure!
Christmas
Fancy Dress 20th December 2008
Both the under 9's and over 9's Fancy dress classes were
closely contested with alot of thought and creativity going into the Horse
& Rider dress combinations. Mr M was the judge on the day and certainly
had a hard time selecting a winner. On the day £35 was raised in aid
of the Ferne Animal Trust.
Dressage 30th November 2008
On a very chilly day a superb turnout of riders and horses took part in our Dressage event at Drakes Farm. Congratulations to everyone who took part on Sunday, all the hard work in the lessons paid off and some great performances were given to impress the judges! A big thank you to everyone who helped on the day.
The prize winners on the day were, Dressage Results
Drakes
Farm Show 28th September 2008
After the early morning fog had cleared and the horses and
riders could see what they had to do the fun started. By the end of the
event the sun was out and so were the smiles and judging by the feedback
I think the day was a success.
The prize winners on the day were, Show Results