West Sussex Riding Club

31/01/2026

🏇✨ COURSE JUMPING WITH NICKI BATES ✨🏇

Ready to level up your jumping? Come and practice riding a full course with the amazing Nicki Bates at Team Bates, Barnham! 💥

Groups starting at poles on the ground to help shorten and lengthen the stride. So if you’re popping cross poles or flying higher fences, this session is perfect for building confidence, flow, and technique in a supportive group environment 💪🐴

📍 Team Bates (Highground Barn, Barnham, PO22 0BU)
📆 Saturday 7th February 2026
👥 Small groups of 3 riders
💷 £22.50 members | £27.50 non-members
🎯 Groups from cross poles upwards

Friendly vibes, quality coaching, and great jumping!

What more could you want?

Message to book your place spaces will go fast!

Practice jumping a course with Nicki. Groups from cross poles upwards. 📆Saturday 7th February 2026💷£22.50 members, £27.50 non members. Three in a group. Team Bates is a Highground Barn, Barnham, PO22 0BU Book here Book using the button above or message Toni Carter on Facebook and once

31/01/2026

We want to hear from you! 🫵

Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026

📅

Tuesday 3rd February at 6:30pm on Zoom

We would love your feedback on what you have enjoyed, what you want to see more of and what we could have done better.

Please let us know if you would like to attend by contacting Toni Carter

29/01/2026

Polework Clinic with Philippa Lester 🌟

📍 Tynefield Stud, Compton

Join us for a fun, confidence building polework session suitable for all levels!

We’ll be working on improving your horse’s:

✔️ Suppleness
✔️ Straightness
✔️ Strength
✔️ Balance

A great session whether you’re training for an event or just want to improve your flatwork in a relaxed, supportive environment.

📆 Saturday 31st January 2026

👥 Groups of 3

💷 £20 members | £25 non-members

📍 Tynefield Stud, Hundred Acre Farm, Chichester, PO18 9NN

🎓 With Philippa Lester

Spaces will be limited message to book! 🐴💬

https://westsussexridingclub.co.uk/poles-at-tynfield-stud-compton-with-philippa-lester-on-31-janaury-2026/

14/01/2026

✨DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – WEST SUSSEX RIDING CLUB ✨

Hope you all had a great festive season and that you (and your horses!) are surviving this lovely weather 🙄

We’ve got lots coming up, so get your diaries out 👇

📅 Saturday 17 January
Poles & SJ Clinic – Crofton Manor EC (Indoor)
Polework and SJ course clinic with Charlotte Duncan BHSI & UKCC Level 3 Coach
💷 £30 | Max 4 per group | 40cm+
📲 To book, contact Charlotte: 07891 140703

📅 Saturday 31 January 2026
Poles at Tynefield Stud, Compton
With Philippa Lester
A fun session suitable for all levels, focusing on suppleness, straightness and strength
💷 £20 members | £25 non-members
📍 Hundred Acre Farm, Chichester PO18 9NN

📅 Tuesday 3 February 2026 – 6:30pm (Zoom)
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
We’d love your feedback on what you’ve enjoyed and what you’d like to see more of – please let Toni know

📅 Saturday 7 February 2026
Course Jumping – Team Bates, Barnham
With Nicki Bates
Practice jumping a course | Groups from cross poles upwards
💷 £22.50 members | £27.50 non-members
👥 Three per group
📍 Highground Barn, Barnham PO22 0BU

📅 Tuesday 17 February 2026
One-Day Clinic – Crofton Manor EC
Two group lessons with Charlotte Duncan BHSI
Choice of Flat/Dressage (AM) or Poles/SJ (PM)
Dressage test run-through with a listed judge
Hot & cold drinks, homemade cakes 🍰 and light lunch
💷 £95 (£30 deposit required)
📲 More info or booking: 07891 140703

📅 Friday 20 February 2026 – 7:30pm
Social Evening – Skittles Night
📍 The Barley Mow, Walderton
💷 £15 members | £20 non-members
£5 non-refundable deposit | Places limited
👉 Let Toni know!

📅 Saturday 28 February 2026
Poles – Tynefield Stud
With Philippa Lester

📅 Saturday 14 March 2026
Grids for All Levels – Team Bates
With Nicki Bates

📅 Thursday 19 March 2026 (from 4:30pm)
NEW! Evening Poles into Grids – Oldwick
With Charlotte Duncan
💷 £20 members | £25 non-members
👥 Max 4 per group

📅 Saturday 28 March 2026
Poles – Tynefield Stud
With Philippa Lester

📅 Saturday 4 April 2026
Course Jumping – Team Bates
With Nicki Bates

📅 11 April 2026
Hickstead Camp (arrival from 10th)
⭐ Still some spaces available – see website for details

📅 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Camp at Team Bates, Barnham
🗓️ Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026

📌 Please also check the website for qualifier and championship dates throughout the year in all disciplines we’d love to get teams out competing!

Hope to see you soon and remember, we’re getting over 2 minutes of extra daylight every day! 🌅

30/12/2025

🏇Grids for All Levels with Nicki Bates🏇
📍 Team Bates, Barnham

Join us for a fantastic grid training session with Nicki Bates, working in small groups of three.

Sessions are suitable for all levels, from poles on the ground right through to more advanced grids, and will be tailored to suit each group.

📆 Saturday 10 January 2026

⏰ Groups of three

💷 £22.50 members | £27.50 non-members

📍 Team Bates (Highground Barn), Barnham, PO22 0BU

A great opportunity to build confidence, improve rhythm and technique, and enjoy supportive coaching in a friendly environment.

👉 Please contact Toni Carter or follow the link.

Spaces are limited – early booking recommended!

https://westsussexridingclub.co.uk/grids-for-all-levels-with-nicki-bates-at-team-bates-barnham-10jan/

09/12/2025

🌟 Polework Clinic at Tynfield Stud, Compton with Philippa Lester! 🌟

Join us for a fun and supportive polework session suitable for all levels. We’ll be working on improving your horse’s suppleness, straightness and strength over poles.

📆 Sunday 14th December 2025
🕚 11:00am

💷 £20 members | £25 non-members
👥 Groups of three

📍 Tynfield Stud, Hundred Acre Farm, Chichester PO18 9NN

Come along, learn lots, and have fun with your horse! 🐴✨

A fun session suitable for all levels. Working on improving your horses suppleness, straightness and strength over poles. 📆Sunday 14 December 2025 at 11am💡£20 members, £25 non members. Three in a group. Tynefield Stud is at Hundred Acre Farm, Chichester PO18 9NN Click on the what3words logo ...

10/11/2025

🏇 Course Jumping with Nicki Bates

📍 Team Bates, Highground Barn, Barnham PO22 0BU
📆 Saturday 6th December 2025
💷 £20 members / £25 non-members
👥 Groups of 3

Practice riding a full course with guidance from Nicki.
Groups from cross poles upwards.

Message Toni Carter or follow the link on the page to book your place
Spaces are limited early booking recommended!

🐎✨ We’d love to see you!

Practice jumping a course with Nicki. Groups from cross poles upwards. 📆Saturday 6th December 2025💷£20 members, £25 non members. Three in a group. Team Bates is a Highground Barn, Barnham, PO22 0BU Book here Book using the button above or message Toni Carter on Facebook and once your space

10/11/2025

Polework with Philippa Lester

📍 Tynefield Stud, Hundred Acre Farm, Chichester PO18 9NN

📆 Sunday 30th November 2025 – 11:00am onwards

💷 £20 members / £25 non-members

👥 Groups of 3

A supportive, fun session to help riders and horses work forward positively over poles, building strength and relaxation.

To book follow link on page or contract Toni Carter

A fun session suitable for all levels. Working on improving your horses suppleness, straightness and strength over poles. 📆Sunday 30th November 2025 at 11am💡£20 members, £25 non members. Three in a group. Tynefield Stud is at Hundred Acre Farm, Chichester PO18 9NN Click on the what3words log...

27/10/2025

🚀Grids for All Levels with Nicki Bates!🚀

Come and join us for a fun and positive gridwork session with Nicki Bates at Team Bates, Barnham on Saturday 8th November!

These sessions are designed to help you and your horse build confidence, improve rhythm and balance, and have a great time in a supportive environment.

About Nicki:

Nicki is a passionate and encouraging coach who competes up to CSI2* and Grand Prix level. She loves helping riders get the very best out of themselves and their horses, and you’re guaranteed to come away smiling and learning something new.

Who is it for? 🤔

All levels welcome from poles on the ground upwards. Groups are kept small with just three riders so everyone gets plenty of attention.

Location: Team Bates, Highground Barn, Barnham, PO22 0BU

Date: Saturday 8th November

Cost: £20 members / £25 non-members

How to book:
Please click “Book” or message Toni Carter. Once your place is confirmed, payment is to be made via bank transfer (reference: Clinic + Surname).

We can’t wait to see you there spaces are limited, so please book early.

A grid session with three in a group. Suitable for all levels from poles on the ground upwards. 📆Saturday 8 November 2025💷£20 members, £25 non members. Team Bates is a Highground Barn, Barnham, PO22 0BU Book here Book using the button above or message Toni Carter on Facebook and

20/10/2025

✨️ Petworth Cross Country Schooling with Simon Luck ✨️

Join us on Saturday 1st November for a fantastic XC schooling morning at Petworth, coached by the brilliant Simon Luck.

A great confidence building session to get you and your horse jumping boldly and positively across country.

✨ Event Details:

• Discipline: Cross Country

• Instructor: Simon Luck

• Start height: 40cm
• Time: Morning
• Cost: £45 members / £50 non-members

Perfect for young horses, combinations stepping up, or anyone wanting a positive schooling experience in a supportive environment.

📩 To Book: Message the page or contact Toni Carter to secure your space.

Places are limited early booking recommended!

12/10/2025

Showjumpers Wanted! 🐴💙

We’re putting together teams for the Team Showjumping event at Hascombe Equestrian Centre on Saturday 16th November, and we need YOU! 🙌

If you’d like to represent West Sussex Riding Club and have a fun day out with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Classes are available for a range of levels from 60cm upto 1m it’s a great chance to get involved, meet fellow members, and enjoy a brilliant day of jumping! 💫

📅 Date: Saturday 16th November
📍 Venue: Hascombe Equestrian Centre

If you’re interested, please comment below or message Amy Newton

12/10/2025

🐴 Poles with Philippa Lester at Tynefield Stud, Compton 🐴

Join West Sussex Riding Club for a fun and educational polework session with Philippa Lester!
Perfect for all levels these sessions focus on improving your horse’s suppleness, straightness, and strength over poles.

Saturday 25th October 2025 at 11am

Tynefield Stud, Hundred Acre Farm, Chichester, PO18 9NN

💷 £20 members | £25 non-members

Three riders per group

A great way to build your partnership and have fun with your horse!

https://westsussexridingclub.co.uk/poles-at-tynfield-stud-compton-with-philippa-lester-on-25th-october-2025/