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Welcome to The Fife Riding CLub

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OPEN DRESSAGE SHOW
SUNDAY 25 MAY 2008

Remember entries for this show will be closing shortly - please make sure you don't miss out. Please note the revised restriction for class 3.

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Introduction

The Fife Riding Club was established in 1965 and currently has an annual membership of over 220. The club is one of the few organisations of it's kind to have it's own permanent showground at Coul East, Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland, where members have the use of some 8.5 acres of grass together with three sand arena for year-round training.

Horse in Sunlight at the club field

Photograph of some members of the club
Photograph of some members of the club

Membership is open to anyone aged 16 or over.
Three types of memberships are available, namely...


Full riding membership*
Associate membership**
Non-riding membership

* For member aged 17 years and over
** For riders aged 16 years


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Photograph of Horse
Photograph of Horse
Picture of Horse

Photograph of Horse

Benefits of membership include the discount entry fees for competitions, access to subsidised training and the use of the Club's facilities out with normal meeting times.

The Club offers a busy and varied programme throughout the year including training in flatwork, cross country and jumping for all levels of ability from beginner to advanced. There are regular weekend shows, as well as mid-week evening competition in all disciplines.

The Club is fortunate to have the use of a permanent cross country course at Craigie Farm near Leuchars where members organise and run no less than three major competitions!

  • The Spring Hunters Trials
  • The Summer Pick-a-fence Hunter Trials and
  • The Autumn One Day Event

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Photograph of Horse
Photograph of Horse
Photograph of Horse

It's not all serious, however, for there are regular hacks throughout the season and several fun meetings, including fancy dress, gymkhana games and other amusing activities!

Training continues over the winter period with more emphasis on talks and demonstrations on a range of topics such as horse security, first aid (for horses and riders), nutrition, course building, and this year world re-known teacher, author and rider of Classical riding, Sylvia Loch enlightened over 50 members with her talk and slide show on "An insight to Classical Riding!

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The Fife Riding Club have also seen many well known faces at the club field such as Scotland's Gentleman Champion, Andrew Hamilton, Paralympic gold medalist dressage rider, teacher and trainer Kay Gebby, and winter lessons with Show Jumper Ron Brady!


Photograph of Horse
Photograph of Horse
Photograph of Horse
Photograph of Horse

So why not join in with all the fun! Take this opportunity to receive the best in tuition! Learn something new from some very experienced teachers, compete a little and enjoy!
Just click on the link below for a printable copy of our membership subscription form! We hope to see you soon!

Application Form (Word DOC 30KB)



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