The London Riding Horse Show 2018 Programme

In memory of Harry Fleming

7th October 2018

Photos thanks to Blackmore-Heal Media

Organised by Civil Service Riding Club www.csrc.org.uk/show

thelondonridinghorseshow@gmail.com

ABOUT CSRC

The CSRC was inaugurated on 20 June 1937, affi liated from the outset to the Nati onal Horse Associati on of Great Britain and to the Civil Service Sports Council. The Club’s horses were stabled in Kensington and, Kensington Gardens at the western end of Hyde Park, was the site of many Club shows. Later Club horses were stabled at the Royal Mews. When this arrangement came to an end in 2003 the horses had to be sold. The CSRC now operate as a saddle club.

We are pleased to host the 2nd London Riding Horse Show which aims to promote not only the Civil Service Riding Club but also riding in London. That the Club conti nues to thrive is in great part thanks to the support of riding establishments in and around the capital.

The London Riding Horse Show 2018

The Civil Service Riding Club (CSRC) is running The London Riding Horse Show in Hyde Park. This is an opportunity for our members, riders from linked clubs, our supported stables, and invited guests to ride together in Hyde Park and compete in some showing classes. We will also be running two prelim dressage classes for riders to test their skills on the fl at.

In keeping with the London Horse Riding Parades of the past our event will encourage the very best in turn out for riding in the Park as well as equine well-being. So every combinati on who parti cipates will be judged on how smartly and appropriately they are turned out, and on the conditi on of their ride. Judging for our two Conditi on and Turnout Classes (Adult and Young Rider) will be done individually on Rott en Row from 9am onwards throughout the day.

“Ebony Horse Club pushes me to be more, and gives me ti me and space to let go of what’s happening in the

outside world”

Brixton teenager

www.ebonyhorseclub.org.uk

Ebony Horse Club is a Brixton based charity that works with local young people, teaching them riding, horse care and providing dedicated youth services. Since 1996 we have helped raise aspirati ons, educati on, life skills and well-being of our local children many of whom face complex challenges growing up in a rapidly changing urban environment.

The Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre is a group member of the Riding for the Disabled Society.

For more informati on and to donate visit www.wormwoodscrubsponycentre.org

WORMWOOD SCRUBS PONY CENTRE Registered Charity 1045045

Harry Fleming (1928-2014)Harry was the original Quiet Man. All whose membership of the CSRC coincided with his would say they knew him but few actually did, so self-eff acing and modest was he. The Harry most of us claimed to know was “the man with the camera”. He would appear from nowhere to photograph members riding up Consti tuti on Hill, on the Row, across the Serpenti ne, in the Paddock (Perks Field, recently the scene of the London Food Festi val)… He was a member of the Monday night rota, recognised by all as the crack team, who prepared and rode the horses from the Royal Mews to Knightsbridge Barracks for lessons and did the homeward journey in the dark before brushing off , rugging up and making sure the horses were watered and hayed for the night.When Harry joined the Club, in 1958, its horses were stabled in De Vere Mews and the yard was run on traditi onal hunti ng lines. Staff wore hunt caps and all except the yard manager were addressed by their given names; members rode in soft caps or hats or none at all and were addressed as Mr, Miss, and so on. Harry usually sported a soft cap. In those days his twin, Norman, would join him occasionally (see photograph, Harry is on the left ). Despite having ridden as a teenager Harry was told he had legs like spring onions and graded a beginner. Eventually he rose to the exalted heights of “advanced”. When riding from the Royal Mews Harry, like all of us, conformed to the sartorial and safety standards demanded. As recently as the Eighti es members wore full-skirted Army-type macs when it rained and tweed jackets otherwise. Barbours had yet to make an appearance and bowlers were sti ll in evidence though inevitably they gave way to hard hats.Harry treasured his Club membership and in later life would say, “They were great days.” He acknowledged the privilege of riding in central London and we are privileged to remember him with this Show, made possible by his bequest to the Club.

Conditi on and Turnout Classes – From 9am, judging individually on Rott en Row

Each competi tor will be judged on turn out of horse, tack and rider.

- Class One - Under 14 (including lead rein)

- Class Two – Adult (over 14)

Dressage – held in the arena from 9amSponsors welcome please contact us!

These are Briti sh Dressage tests and all BD rules should be adhered to. The tests can be found on their website.

- Preliminary 13 (2006) - for riders who have never been placed in an affi liated dressage competi ti on before.

- Preliminary 7(2002) – open to all.

Schedule

- Class Six – Coloured Horse/Pony

- Class Seven – Side saddle

- Class Three – Ridden Ponies (14.2 & under, including lead rein)

- Class Four – Ridden Horses (over 14.2)

- Class Five – Riding School Horse or Pony (open to any horse or pony used in a riding school)

To follow

Prize Givings will be held throughout the day for all classes.Highest placed BHS Member – rosett e provided by BHS.Highest placed Charity.Prize for highest placed London based Riding Club.

Ridden Classes – From 12:00 onwards in the arena Sponsors welcome for these classes please contact us!

The showing classes will see all competi tors of each class ride together, in single fi le, in walk and trot. Canter maybe included for adult classes at the discreti on of the judge and agreement of the riders. The judge will be looking for correctness of horse and rider.

Important informati onAll entries open on 1st June 2018 and close on 10th September 2018. Entry is by invitati on only and priority will be given to CSRC members and associated chariti es up to 3rd July 2018. Entry Form requests to: thelondonridinghorseshow@gmail.com where further informati on can be provided. Entry fees will be £10 per class for CSRC Members and Chariti es. All other riders will be £15. Horsebox parking is £20 per day. Perti nent informati on to competi ng at the show will be provided to those confi rmed to compete nearer the ti me.

Helpful Hints for those considering competi ng.The original London Horse Riding Parades were aimed to promote safety while riding in Hyde Park and we aim to follow this traditi on. While we want the event to be fun, competi tors are encouraged to wear smart atti re in keeping with att ending a show.

For riders:We welcome riding club shirts or smarter opti ons like shirt and ti e/stock/cravat. It is important that correct riding hats and boots are worn and meet current standards. For horses/ponies:Horse/pony should be clean, smart and in good conditi on. Horse/pony may be plaited or unplaited. The tack should be clean suitable for the horse/pony.Dressage tests will be judged according to BD rules. Competi tors should abide by the tack and turnout rules of Briti sh Dressage (see htt p://www.briti shdressage.co.uk/rules)

Entry Form requests to: thelondonridinghorseshow@gmail.com where further informati on can be provided.

Entry fees will be £10 per class for CSRC Members and Chariti es.

All other riders will be £15.

Horsebox parking is £20 per day.

Perti nent informati on to competi ng at the show will be provided to those confi rmed to compete nearer the ti me.

Helpful Hints for those considering competi ng.The original London Horse Riding Parades were aimed to promote safety while riding in Hyde Park and we aim to follow this traditi on.

While we want the event to be fun, competi tors are encouraged to wear smart atti re in keeping with att ending a show.

For riders:We welcome riding club shirts or smarter opti ons like shirt and ti e/stock/cravat.

It is important that correct riding hats and boots are worn and meet current standards.

For horses/ponies:Horse/pony should be clean, smart and in good conditi on. Horse/pony may be plaited or unplaited. The tack should be clean suitable for the horse/pony.Dressage tests will be judged according to BD rules. Competi tors should abide by the tack and turnout rules of Briti sh Dressage

Parking Info

Contact Us: thelondonridinghorseshow@gmail.com

The CSRC will be using the outdoor arena for the majority of the show. Other areas of the park will be used for warm up as detailed in the event applicati on document.

Where to fi nd us

The Household Cavalry Foundati on supports all members of the Household Cavalry “family”: our serving soldiers, operati onal casualti es, veterans and dependants; and our heritage and the welfare of our reti red horses.

The Household Cavalry is formed by the Briti sh Army’s senior regiments: The Life Guards and The Blues & Royals. These “Trusted Guardians” fi ght wars and guard The Sovereign: “Best of Both Worlds: operati onal and ceremonial!”

If you would like to donate, please contact us at The Household Cavalry Foundati on

c/o HQ Household Cavalry, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX

Operati on Centaur is an organizati on set up to promote the relevance of the horse as a contemporary working animal in partnership with humans. This takes the form of heritage skills in conservati on and agriculture, transportati on, discovery, learning and therapy.

At Operati on Centaur, humans and horses alike work together sustainably, mainly in the privileged spaces of London’s Royal Parks and Historic Royal Palaces. While some of our work is commercial, a number of projects are charitable and free at the point of delivery.

If you like to support us, please email andreas@operati oncentaur.com

We also provide shares in our therapy horses. This allows us to subsidise their therapeuti c acti viti es. So if you are interested in regular riding in glorious Richmond Park on super horses, equally get in touch.

The Household Cavalry Foundati on

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THE ALBERTMEMORIAL

ROUND POND 6 mins walk from Hyde Park

BAND STAND 6 mins walk from Hyde Park

SCIENCE MUSEUM7 mins walk from Hyde Park

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM10 mins walk from Hyde Park

VICTORIA & ALBERT (V&A) MUSEUM9 mins walk from Hyde Park

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7 JULY MEMORIAL

THE JOY OF LIFE FOUNTAIN

SPEAKERS’ CORNER

MARBLE ARCH

CHRIST CHURCH

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KENSINGTON PALACE12 mins walk from Hyde Park

DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES’ MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND10 mins walk from Hyde Park

DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES’ MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN

THE LIDO RESTAURANT

LIBERTY DRIVES

TENNIS CENTRE

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BUCKINGHAM PALACE7 mins walk from Hyde Park

ISIS EDUCATION CENTRE AT THE LOOKOUT

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SOUTH KENSINGTON11 mins walk from Hyde Park

KNIGHTSBRIDGE/HARRODS5 mins walk from Hyde Park

LANCASTER GATE2 mins walk from Hyde Park

PADDINGTON10 mins walk from Hyde Park

HYDE PARKCORNER1 min walk from Hyde Park

VICTORIA15 mins walk from Hyde Park

MARBLE ARCH3 mins walk from Hyde Park

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T: 999 for emergencies. T: 101 for other calls. You can also report a crime online at www.online.met.police.uk

The park is open from 5am until midnight all year round.

PARK MANAGEMENT

Steve Edwards

The Old Police House Hyde Park, London W2 2UH

T: 0300 061 2000 E: hyde@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk

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