Eland Lodge Equestrian

A fab time being had on our clinics this week!
Yesterday we had the first in the series of the Progressive Showjumping Clinics with Ann Hunter, and today Jeanette Brakewell is taking XC and SJ Clinics!
There's still time to book onto the next of Ann's Clinics Weds 21st - Related Distances, and 28th - riding the jump off.

Course walk for Class Three has just started, 14 entries so far.

Course walk for Class Two is about to begin, 21 entries so far.

Just about to start the course walk for Class One! Ten entries so far.

We are ready for another exciting Showjumping competition today! The 55cm Clear Round starts at 4.45pm until 5.30pm, followed by Class One (55cm), Class Two (65cm) and finally Class Three (75cm).

Are you able to support us at the Pony Club Championships?
We've got a variety of volunteer positions to fill over the three day competition:
Saturday 25th Aug: Dressage - Writers, Stewards, Tack Checker & Score Runners needed
... Sunday 26th Aug: Showjumping - Tack Checker needed
Monday 27th Aug: Eventing - Writers, Stewards, Fence Judges, Score Runners and Tack Checker needed
All helpers will get breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a voucher which can be used for facility hire or in the shop.
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Last chance to book onto the Progressive Showjumping Clinic with Ann Hunter! This Wednesday, focus on riding corners and lines to maximise your ability to achieve a clear round.
Entries need to be in tonight: https://www.elandlodge.com/even…/events /ann-hunter-15-08-18/
£30 for a 1 hour session, groups of 4.

Showjumping Clinic with Emily King
£100 per rider on Tuesday 28th August 2018
Emily says 'I’m very excited to have been asked to hold a clinic at the wonderful Eland Lodge. I will be offering 1.5hr showjumping sessions on the Andrew Bowen arena . I look forward to providing you with as many tips and pieces of advice as possible to help enable you all to reach your riding goals. All ages welcome!! ‘ (I do adjust accordingly!)
... Emily's accolades include: Reigning U25 National Champion, U21 National Champion, double European Medalist, 4th Pau CCI**** at age 19.
The sessions will be one hour and thirty minutes long with groups of 4.
To book, click on the Ticket link
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Cross Country Clinic with Emily King
£100 per rider on Tuesday 28th August 2018
Emily says 'I’m very excited to have been asked to hold a clinic at the wonderful Eland Lodge. I will be offering 1.5hr showjumping sessions on the wonderful BE80 - Novice course . I look forward to providing you with as many tips and pieces of advice as possible to help enable you all to reach your riding goals. All ages welcome!! ‘ (I do adjust accordingly!)
... Emily's accolades include: Reigning U25 National Champion, U21 National Champion, double European Medalist, 4th Pau CCI**** at age 19.
The sessions will be one hour and thirty minutes long with groups of 4.
To book, click on the Ticket link
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Showjumping Clinic with Jeanette Brakewell
Individual silver medalist at the World Equestrian Games in Jerez in 2002, Jeanette was the pathfinder for the British team from 1999 until 2005, winning four European team gold medals, two Olympic team silver medals and one World bronze team medal with the legendary Over To You.
Jeanette and ‘Jack’ finished in the top 10 at Badminton five times, including a third place in 2003 when they were the only combination to complete on thei...r dressage score. She has two Armada dishes, awarded for five completions at Badminton. Jeanette also has four top 10 placings and numerous completions at Burghley riding different horses.
£40 per rider - Thursday 16th August 2018
The sessions will be one hour long with groups of 3.
Image: Jeanette & Forever Red at Burghley Horse Trials © Trevor Holt
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Eland Lodge Hack around the Cross Country Course 2pm - 7pm
We are offering the opportunity to hack around the cross country course at your own pace. STRICTLY NO JUMPING!
PLEASE ENTER IN THE SHOP, AT THE TILL, BEFORE HACKING AROUND THE CROSS COUNTRY COURSE. The entry fee is £10 per horse and may be made between 2pm until 7pm.
... All participants must leave the course by 8pm.
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Progressive Showjumping Clinic with Ann Hunter - Riding a Jump off Course.
This is a progressive showjumping clinic which will focus on the specific importance of how to ride a jump off course to maximise you and your horse's ability to achieve a clear round.
Ann Hunter is a British Showjumping Level 2 (1*) Judge and UKCC Level 3 Coach.
... £30 per rider on Wednesday 15th August
The sessions will be one hour long with groups of 4 on the Andrew Bowen Surface Arena. There will be two groups from 2pm until 4pm.
We are running a series of Progressive Showjumping clinics, they can be booked individually or you can book all three.
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Last few spaces left on this Thursday's XC Clinic with Jeanette Brakewell.
1 1/2 hours top class XC coaching round Eland Lodge's BE XC course in small groups.
Book online here: https://www.elandlodge.com/…/e…/jeane tte-brakewell-16-08-18/ or call 01283 575856

We've had lots of lovely rain over the weekend to soften the XC for us!
The XC course is open to hire this week until Sunday - book online at www.elandlodge.com/hire
Or if you're in the competitive mood, why not enter our next ODE - 90cm & 1m classes available to book online here:

Calling all dressage fans! Don't forget that online entries are open for dressage at Eland Lodge.
Stubben British Dressage, Sat 18th, Prelim - Medium: https://www.elandlodge.com/events/events/ bd-180818/
Le Mieux Unaffiliated Dressage, Sun 19th, Intro - Medium: https://www.elandlodge.com/events/events/ ud-190818/
... Entires must be in by 12noon this Wedesday
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Have you seen the new mini showjumping event we've added to the Eland Lodge calendar?
Perfect for little ones, nervous riders and novice horses! Join us for a fun & friendly competition on Tues 21st August.
2 - 2.30pm Tiny clear round (lead rein/assistance/coaching welcome)... Class 1: 40cm Lead rein Class 2: 40cm Class 3: 50cm pairs relay
Followed by our normal Tuesday night jumping, with clear round starting at 4.45pm
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A fond farewell to Camp 4, our last camp of 2018! Thank you to all our campers for making each camp so special, we hope you have enjoyed them. A huge thank you to all of our instructors! See you in 2019!

Last day of Camp 4, some lovely dressage and XC fun in the sun.

In store now the new Musto Team GBR Collection!
Alex has volunteered to model the stylish new Team GBR Collection from Musto. Be sure to have first pick from this technical range with something for ladies and men.

Volunteered at the recent BE horse trials. Surely one of the friendliest events in the country. Well looked after, superb facilities. A must visit place for all.

There is absolutely nothing I can say against Eland Lodge. My favourite XC course, the staff are all so friendly and helpful, lovely cafe and well stocked/very reasonably priced shop and the course is amazing! � Love love LOVE!!!

Super venue with everything for all disciplines. The Horseware Hunter Trial Nationals based over two days in dreadful muddy conditions proved just how professional the venue is in ensuring the lorry park was fully assisted with plenty of tractors and on the course all health and safety matters given full consideration. Thank you!

SHOP - 5 star service in the shop today getting kitted out with all the safety gear.

My first visit to Eland Lodge and it was so worth the long drive from Inverurie, Aberdeenshire �. I’ve never seen an XC course with some many different types of jumps - it was absolutely fabulous ���. Many thanks to the organisers and all the volunteers - the event was superbly run easily upto BE standards - the prizes were great too � ����

My first visit here was yesterday for the XC clear round day and wow I was so impressed. The staff were so helpful and friendly even when posed with stupid questions, and facilities themselves were excellent and the event was well run and organised! I can do nothing but sing your praises. Well done to the Eland Lodge team!

I love this place! Have been so many times to watch friends train and compete and hoping that 2018 is the year I can ride here myself.. love the bacon sandwiches too and was disappointed there were none on Sunday!

Had an amazing time at the June unaffiliated event. The day was so well run and all staff volunteers so helpful. A super venue I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Had a lovely day everyone was really helpful thank you

Had a fantastic first visit today for the Clear Round XC. This class is a great idea and has now made me more excited and alleviated some of the nerves about the BE event at the end of the month. Well maintained course, clear sign posting and the staff were so lovely and helpful. Looking forward to future visits �

Great venue, very friendly and efficient! Surfaces good, will definitely come back!

Great place, friendly people, happy horses and the events are brilliant.

First visit yesterday to such a fabulous friendly venue. Apart from the crow dancing in my dressage arena which would not leave us!!! The showjumping course was really encouraging and well set out. The xc course had every type of obstacle so a great learning opportunity. Although technically eliminated as it took us a while to jump off the bank you allowed us to carry on. Thank you so much as we literally flew the rest of the 80cms course. Homework to do on my confidence with drop fences but least we were allowed to continue and positively encouraged at the sunken road so overcame any drop fence issues!!! Brilliant day out for us all.

Fab place always friendly is my daughter's favourite x country course.

Everything about this place is top class. Always, always worth the trip.

Brilliant competition venue! Helpful, well organised and always immaculate! Brilliant facilities not just for riders but also for spectators.

Absolutely love this place. My horse is on full livery here, and I am confident she is in the best hands which is important to me. The staff are all extremely knowledgeable and friendly and treat my horse with a lot of love and respect. As for the facilities I can’t really ask for more, and it fantastic that I can compete in all disciplines with out having to go anywhere.

Absolutely Top venue, covers all disciplines, owners are encouraging friendly & welcoming. The venue is well run & the staff are lovely. Clean, excellent facilities, shop is fantastic. They run brilliant showjumping throughout the whole summer, where you can win vouchers to spend in the shop. I would highly recommend this place to everyone. Easy to find, tons of hard parking, great atmosphere. Suitable for beginners to advanced. Keep up the great work. 10/10

A fantastic venue with wonderful facilities and even better staff and volunteers

Volunteered at the recent BE horse trials. Surely one of the friendliest events in the country. Well looked after, superb facilities. A must visit place for all.

There is absolutely nothing I can say against Eland Lodge. My favourite XC course, the staff are all so friendly and helpful, lovely cafe and well stocked/very reasonably priced shop and the course is amazing! � Love love LOVE!!!

Super venue with everything for all disciplines. The Horseware Hunter Trial Nationals based over two days in dreadful muddy conditions proved just how professional the venue is in ensuring the lorry park was fully assisted with plenty of tractors and on the course all health and safety matters given full consideration. Thank you!

SHOP - 5 star service in the shop today getting kitted out with all the safety gear.

My first visit to Eland Lodge and it was so worth the long drive from Inverurie, Aberdeenshire �. I’ve never seen an XC course with some many different types of jumps - it was absolutely fabulous ���. Many thanks to the organisers and all the volunteers - the event was superbly run easily upto BE standards - the prizes were great too � ����

My first visit here was yesterday for the XC clear round day and wow I was so impressed. The staff were so helpful and friendly even when posed with stupid questions, and facilities themselves were excellent and the event was well run and organised! I can do nothing but sing your praises. Well done to the Eland Lodge team!

I love this place! Have been so many times to watch friends train and compete and hoping that 2018 is the year I can ride here myself.. love the bacon sandwiches too and was disappointed there were none on Sunday!

Had an amazing time at the June unaffiliated event. The day was so well run and all staff volunteers so helpful. A super venue I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Had a lovely day everyone was really helpful thank you

Had a fantastic first visit today for the Clear Round XC. This class is a great idea and has now made me more excited and alleviated some of the nerves about the BE event at the end of the month. Well maintained course, clear sign posting and the staff were so lovely and helpful. Looking forward to future visits �

Great venue, very friendly and efficient! Surfaces good, will definitely come back!

Great place, friendly people, happy horses and the events are brilliant.

First visit yesterday to such a fabulous friendly venue. Apart from the crow dancing in my dressage arena which would not leave us!!! The showjumping course was really encouraging and well set out. The xc course had every type of obstacle so a great learning opportunity. Although technically eliminated as it took us a while to jump off the bank you allowed us to carry on. Thank you so much as we literally flew the rest of the 80cms course. Homework to do on my confidence with drop fences but least we were allowed to continue and positively encouraged at the sunken road so overcame any drop fence issues!!! Brilliant day out for us all.

Fab place always friendly is my daughter's favourite x country course.

Everything about this place is top class. Always, always worth the trip.

Brilliant competition venue! Helpful, well organised and always immaculate! Brilliant facilities not just for riders but also for spectators.

Absolutely love this place. My horse is on full livery here, and I am confident she is in the best hands which is important to me. The staff are all extremely knowledgeable and friendly and treat my horse with a lot of love and respect. As for the facilities I can’t really ask for more, and it fantastic that I can compete in all disciplines with out having to go anywhere.

Absolutely Top venue, covers all disciplines, owners are encouraging friendly & welcoming. The venue is well run & the staff are lovely. Clean, excellent facilities, shop is fantastic. They run brilliant showjumping throughout the whole summer, where you can win vouchers to spend in the shop. I would highly recommend this place to everyone. Easy to find, tons of hard parking, great atmosphere. Suitable for beginners to advanced. Keep up the great work. 10/10

A fantastic venue with wonderful facilities and even better staff and volunteers