Urmston & District Riding Club
A Sport Trafford Accredited Club
Urmston Riding Club 2010
Announcements Board
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Our first 4 shows were successful with good attendance and excellent weather.Full details of the rest of the programme for 2010 is now on screen. Next show is August 1st , and is a points show. All welcome. The Showjumping entries again increased and the new and additional showjumps improved the ring considerably. We now have jumping practice every Thursday evning at 5.30 pm to about 7.30 Any member wishing to have practice jumping in either the showjumping ring or WHP ring can also hire the jumps at any time. Please contact John Oakes on 0161 748 8996 to arrange for key collection. |
Established over 50 years!
Welcome to Urmston & District Riding Club.
The Club was formed in 1956 by the late Mr Larry Morrissey of Gloucester Road Urmston, and originally comprised 7 members. Over the years, it has grown as horse riding became more popular, and we now have approximately 120 members.
Our showground is located on Southgate which is off Church Road on the Urmston/Flixton border, the ground having a total of 6 rings holding the following. The Postcode for the field is M41 9EP
| Ring 1 Under Saddle Showing |
Ring 2 In-hand Showing |
Ring 3 Under Saddle Showing |
| Ring 4 Show Jumping with an enlarged ring from 2009 and with new "wireless" Electronic Timing |
Ring 5 Working Hunter & Show Hunter |
Ring 6 Gymkhanas and working in ring |
At the end of the season we send our Champions to the "Festival of Champion" competition at Valiants
We cater for all ages, Lead Rein up to 10 years, Juniors to 16 years, and Seniors.
Our Rosettes are of excellent quality, and go to 6th place (4th for Gymkhanas).
We have Cups/Trophy Annual Shows , plus a points system based on a Horse and Rider combination throughout the season. In total there are 150 perpetual Cups/Trophies to be competed for.
Click the buttons on right of page for show schedules and details.
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