Springhill

2023-24 has been a great year for our beginner-novice riders at Springhill, with many new riders having the opportunity to enter into the sport for the first time, as well as many who started new on joining university progressing through the levels, with our more advanced classes progressing into jumping practice and expanding awareness of dressage movements.

A notable success this year was the introduction of taster sessions during the first few weeks of Michaelmas, allowing complete beginners the opportunity to experience riding for the first time before committing to a full membership, providing a fun and accessible entry to the sport many would not have tried otherwise.

It looks to still be a busy year ahead, and hopefully lots more progress to come!

Katie Bugler

CURC Springhill Lesson Co-ordinator 2023-24

Hill Top

Hill Top has had a busy and exciting start to the academic year, with many new riders from those just starting out to the ex- (and active) competitors. Welcome to all! We are delighted to have you join the club.

Our first internal competition, Dressage Cuppers, was held in Michaelmas and was very well-attended. 11 riders chose between Prelim, Novice and Elementary tests, and performed their hearts out on the very cold day of competition! Well done to all competitors, but especially Isadora on Skylight (first in Prelim) and Eleanor on Oscar (first in Elementary).

Jumping also seems to have picked up! We now hold a set jumping lesson, as well as a second potential slot. Hopefully we will be able to continue beginning jumping lessons for our newer jumpers, when the right horses are available! Cold and dark evenings have made for spicy ponies, and we look forward to warmer weather for our second Cuppers (Le Trec) in Easter term.

Kiah Johnson

CURC Hill Top Lesson Co-ordinator 2023-24