Forthcoming Events

'News from the Mews'

The Horse Rangers Association newsletter is published every three months
To download a copy Click Here ( November 2011)

2011

 January

 Monday 10th

 Makaton Class , RDA Volunteers (evening), Drill Hall

 Jo O'Sullivan will deliver another training session in basic Makaton

 

 Tuesday 11th

 RDA Rusty Riders Lesson

 Lesson in the Indoor School for RDA volunteers (must book in advance)

 

 Friday 14th

 RDA Volunteers Hack

 Hack in Bushy Park for experienced riders (advance booking required)

 

 Thursday 20th

 Commandants Meeting, Royal Mews

 Bi-monthly meeting regarding HRA's Governance

 February

 Mon 14th

 Cynthia Piper's Retirement - Coffee Morning. Venue: Thames Motor Yacht Club

 Friends & RDA volunteers celebrating Cynthia's 40 years at HRA

 

 Wednesday 23rd

 Young Carers - Horse Ranger for a day programme

 Special day run in conjunction with Richmond Young Carers

 

 Wednesday 23rd

 Golden Spur Examination - Written & Practical (date changed from January)

 Drill Hall, Royal Mews (evening)

 

 Saturday 26th

 Founders Day, Hampton Court

 Parade followed by Service in the Chapel Royal (Rangers & ticket holders only)

 March

 Tuesday 1st

 Trustees Meeting, Royal Mews (rescheduled from 15 Feb 2011)

 Bi-monthly meeting regarding HRA's Governance

 

 Mon 14th

 Train the Trainer - Riding Instructors' Course

 Training for Instructors & Junior Instructors. Venue Indoor School. 6.30pm-9pm

 

 Tues 15th

 Finance Group

 Bi-monthly meeting of the Finance Group, Venue: HRA

 

 Sunday 20th

 Golden Spur Examination - Jumping

 Indoor School, Stockyard

 

 Tues 22nd

 Train the Trainer - Riding Instructors' Course

 Training for Instructors & Junior Instructors. Venue Indoor School. 6.30pm-9pm

 

 Wednesday 23rd

 Golden Spur Examination - Flat Test

 Indoor School, Stockyard

 

 Tues 29th

 Train the Trainer - Riding Instructors' Course

 Training for Instructors & Junior Instructors. Venue Indoor School. 6.30pm-9pm

 

 Wednesday 30th

 Shotter & Byers Client Evening, Cranleigh Village Hall, tickets £5pp start 18:30

 A chance to learn about various equine illnesses. HRA to benefit from proceeds.

 April

 Mon 4th

 Train the Trainer - Riding Instructors' Course

 Training for Instructors & Junior Instructors. Venue Indoor School. 6.30pm-9pm

 

 Monday 11th

 Young Carers - Horse Ranger for a day programme

 A day for Richmond Young Carers - funded by Richmond Council

 

 Monday 18th

 Young Carers - Horse Ranger for a day programme

 A day for Richmond Young Carers - funded by Richmond Council

 

 Tuesday 19th

 Trustees Meeting, Royal Mews

 Bi-monthly meeting regarding HRA's Governance

 

 Friday 22nd

 Good Friday Fundraising Hack 11.30-13.30 £30pp (Members & Vols only)

 2 Hour Hack in Bushy Park for experienced riders (advance booking required)

 

 Mon 25th

 Easter Monday Fundraising Hack, 11.30-13.30 £30pp (Members & Vols only)

 2 Hour Hack in Bushy Park for experienced riders (advance booking required)

 

 Sat 30th

 St George's Day Parade, Whitton

 The band will be part of this annual event

 May

 Sun 1st

 London Irish Rugby Festival, Sunbury

 The Horse Ranger Band will open this year's festival

 

 Thurs 5th

 Recruitment Evening, Royal Mews

 Invitation only event for those at the top of our waiting list

 

 Sunday 8th

 Chestnut Sunday, Bushy Park. Parade starts 12.30pm Musical Ride perform at 2pm

 Both our Band & the Musical Ride will perform. Please support our RDA stall

 

 Thurs 12th

 Windsor Horse Show - Riding for the Disabled Fancy Dress Competition

 Our RDA riders & volunteers will participate in this annual competition

 

 Sun 15th

 Light Cavalry Hon Artillery Co Annual Inspection, Windsor Great Park 12.30hrs

 Members & Families invited to attend. Wear uniform & bring a picnic.

 

 Sat 16th & Sun 17th

 Lambeth Show - external event

 The Musical Ride Display team will be performing again at this year's event

 

 Wednesday 18th

 Evening Ride - Squadron 3

 2 hour hack in Bushy Park - Full uniform, £25 pp. See Squadron for details

 

 Wednesday 25th

 Evening Ride - Squadron 1

 2 hour hack in Bushy Park - Full uniform, £25 pp. See Squadron for details

 

 Tues 31st

 Best Rider Competition - Intermediate Level, Indoor School, Stockyard

 Annual competition for members: Under 14 years category

 June

 Wednesday 1st

 Evening Ride - Squadron 2

 2 hour hack in Bushy Park - Full uniform, £25 pp. See Squadron for details

 

 Wednesday 1st

 RDA Regional Dressage & Countryside Challenge, Pennywells RDA Centre

 External event run by the RDA - Squadron 6 riders to compete

 

 Thurs 2nd

 Young Carers - Horse Ranger for a day programme

 A day for Richmond Young Carers - funded by Richmond Council

 

 Friday 3rd

 Best Rider Competition - Seniors Level, Indoor School, Stockyard

 Annual competition for members: 14 years & over category

 

 Sunday 5th

 Thames Motor Yacht Club Open Day - External Event

 The Band will perform at this event.

 

 Wednesday 8th

 Evening Ride - RDA/Squadron 6 Volunteers

 2 Hour Hack in Bushy Park for experienced riders (advance booking required)

 

 Saturday 9th

 Barnes Fair (External Event)

 The band will lead the parade at this year's annual event

 

 Sun 12th

 Guards Polo, Queens Cup Finals. Windsor Great Park

 Squads 1 & 2 will be taking some Rangers along to help sell programmes

 

 Sunday 12th

 Sports Day, Gymkhana Field, Stockyard

 Families & friends welcome. £1 per person per race 1pm-4.30pm

 

 Wednesday 15th

 Evening Ride - Squadron 3

 2 hour hack in Bushy Park - Full uniform, £25 pp. See Squadron for details

 

 Tuesday 21st

 Trustees Meeting, Royal Mews

 Bi-monthly meeting regarding HRA's Governance

 

 Wednesday 22nd

 Evening Ride - Squadron 4

 2 hour hack in Bushy Park - Full uniform, £25 pp. See Squadron for details

 

 Friday 24th

 RDA Gymkhana Open Day, Stockyard

 An opportunity for our Special Needs Riders to show off their skills to family

 

 Saturday 25th

 Barn Dance, Indoor School, Stockyard, Bushy Park

 Fundraiser for members, families & friends. BBQ & Live band. Tickets now on sale

 

 Sunday 26th

 Awards Day, Gymkhana Field, Stockyard, Bushy Park

 Celebrating the Rangers achievements over the past year. Bring a picnic.

 

 Wednesday 29th

 Evening Ride - Squadron 5/Ponies Helpers

 2 hour hack in Bushy Park - Full uniform, £25 pp. See Squadron for details

 July

 Wednesday 13th

 Evening Ride - Squadron 1

 2 hour hack in Bushy Park - Full uniform, £25 pp. See Squadron for details

 

 Mon 18th

 RDA Volunteers Group Hack

 Bushy Park - 2 hour ride departing 13.00

 

 Thurs 21 & Fri 22

 BHS Equine Specific First Aid Course, Royal Mews

 2 day first aid course 8am-4pm both days

 

 Sunday 24th

 Cartier Day, Guards Polo, Windsor

 Squads 1 & 2 will be taking some Rangers along to help sell programmes

 

 Mon 25th

 Own A Horse Day (Seniors) - Summer Holidays

 Royal Mews 09.00-15.30

 

 Tues 26th

 Own A Pony Day (Ponies and new members) - Summer Holiday

 Royal Mews 09.30-15.00

 

 Wednesday 27th

 Evening Ride - Officers, Instructors & JIs

 2 hour hack in Bushy Park, Officers only

 August

 Wednesday 3rd

 Evening Ride - Squadron 3

 2 hour hack in Bushy Park - Full uniform, £25 pp. See Squadron for details

 

 Wednesday 10th

 Evening Ride - Squadron 1

 2 hour hack in Bushy Park - Full uniform, £25 pp. See Squadron for details

 

 Wednesday 17th

 Evening Ride - Squadron 2

 2 hour hack in Bushy Park - Full uniform, £25 pp. See Squadron for details

 September

 Weekend 3rd & 4th

 Annual Gymkhana & Horse Show, Stockyard, Bushy Park

 Fun and games from 9-5 on both Saturday & Sunday. All welcome.

 

 Tuesday 20th

 Trustees Meeting, Royal Mews

 Bi-monthly meeting regarding HRA's Governance

 

 Wednesday 28th

 RDA World's Biggest Riding Lesson

 Fundraiser for our RDA work. Details tbc

 November

 Tuesday 15th

 AGM, Royal Mews

 Our Annual General Meeting, voting members should attend. All others welcome.