
Shows and Competitions
(open to Members and Non Members)
SPRING DRESSAGE
Sunday 13th April
Times are available HERE
It’s a busy one! So please take note of all of the important information below:
- Parking - please make sure you park where instructed! Vehicles will need to park sensibly and as close as safely possible so we can fit everyone in.
- Muck & mess - please ensure you clear up any muck/dropped hay. We are privileged to be able to use Crows Hall thanks to Caroline Spurrier, remember that this is her home and respect it as such!
- One way system - entrance up the drive as normal, exit is via the back track, turn immediately left as you come out of the parking areas. It will be signposted.
- There will be a porta loo for competitors to use that will be situated by the containers/horse walker.
- Catering - Garnhams coffee will be with us till 3.30pm
- Photographs – Lauren from Foxhall Creative will be with us all day capturing your tests
- Due to Caroline’s generosity in allowing us to use the arena, a donation for arena hire will be going to the Essex Air Ambulance.
- Scoring on the day will be live on Riding Club Results
- Please be kind and courteous to all our helpers and fellow competitors! We pride ourselves on holding fun, friendly and relaxed events.
***Helmingham Hall 03.05.2025***
Entries are now open! Thank you all for your patience on getting this out.
This really is one of the special shows of the season and we love having you all come and support it!
I think we're one of the few who offer not only stunning rosettes but cash prizes too!!
Classes for all ages and abilities, spread the word!
Entries can be made via web collect:
Provisional Dates for Your Diary
At the last Committee Meeting we tried to draft our programme of events for 2025. This is where we got to:
Feb/ Mar/ April Online dressage which can be done as one offs or as the three month league.
Mar Online Groundwork Challenge
April. Spring Dressage at Crow’s Hall
May Gymkhana
May/ June/ July Summer Online Dressage
June Summer Social
XC training at Ickworth
July Summer SJ at Suffolk Rural
August 8-10 Summer Camp at Forest Edge
Sept Fun Show
Oct Autumn Dressage at Crow’s Hall
Nov Awards Evening/ Social AGM
Dec. ‘Olympia Trip’
There will be a date for Helmingham and we’d like to have a Charity Ride / Scavenger Hunt.
Don't forget all our events and bookings are done via our web collect page - www.webcollect.org.uk/grs
Please also keep an eye on our Facebook page for upcoming events.
We have several events throughout the year, including Spring Dressage, social evenings, car boot, Autumn dressage, Pleasure Ride, Mini-Member training sessions, a club camp, an online dressage league and more evening Show Jumping.
Last year we ran a Summer Camp at Forest Edge Arena in August. We offered a full camp with lessons and training, or a hacking camp, for those more laid back riders among us. it proved very popular, so we will run another in July this year
Remember, this is your club. If there is anything you would be interested in, let a member of the committee know, we'll see if it's something we could organise.
Training
(open to Members and Non Members)
What's on ....
Loads!!! Get booked in!!!
Fri 28th Feb - flat & poles with Lucy Gooderham, at Suffolk Rural
Sat 8th Mar - Jumping with Rachel Lee at Crows Hall
Tues 11th Mar - Flatwork & Poles with Anne Gayfer at Topthorn
Sat 15th Mar - Clinic with Tammy Ruffles at Crows Hall
Sun 23rd Mar - Mini Members with Anne Gayfer at Suffolk Rural
Fri 28th Mar - Jumping with Lucy Gooderham at Suffolk Rural
Tues 8th Apr - Jumping with Lucy Gooderham at Topthorn
Fri 25th Apr - Flatwork & Poles with Anne Gayfer at Suffolk Rural
Tues 13th May - Flatwork & Poles with Lucy Gooderham at Topthorn
Fri 30th May - Jumping with Anne Gayfer at Suffolk Rural
Our training sessions are a great way to help you stay focused over the winter months and are always good fun. We aim to encourage and help everyone improve. Open to members and non-members, great value for money, held at excellent venues too!
All can be booked via www.webcollect.org.uk/grs
Save the date - Sunday 30th March - simulated xc training with Michael Paveley, at Suffolk Rural. 'Babies to BE', so suitable for any rider and any horse. Details will go on WebCollect.
A list of our regular upcoming training sessions is also available on our WebCollect and Facebook pages.
Any questions please feel free to email Bex who will be happy to help you with any queries.
Remember to join the GRS FACEBOOK PAGE to stay up to date with club news and our activities


Area 14 Events
Area 14 Qualifier Dates
2024
19th May Horse Trials, Poplar Park- Finn Valley
2024 BRC Championship Dates
Competition - Date - Venue - Sponsor
8-10 March Dressage to Music Championships Bury Farm
6th April Novice Championships Arena UK
27/28 April Intermediate Championships Arena UK
31st May – 2nd June Arena Eventing Championships Aston Le Walls
5-6th October Combined Championships tba
NB: Dates are confirmed but could be subject to change due to reasons outside BRC’s control.
If you are interested in competing in a qualifier you must be a current member, and please check your/your horses eligibility in the rule book (online on the BRC website) and check the CURRENT vaccination criteria. There may also be VENUE vaccination requirements which must be adhered to.
