Events

Dean Valley plays host to a number of events throughout the year. In 2007 we were particularly proud to stage a series of BHS cross country and show jumping events and we once again we look forward to an exciting calendar of shows, dressage and cross country competitions in 2008.

Cross Country

Sunday 24 August

 POSTPONED DUE TO BAD WEATHER

NEW DATE ANNOUNCED SOON

Show Jumping

Keep checking back for details of show jumping events.

Prestbury Riding Club

Prestbury Riding Club has made Dean Valley its home for the last few years and holds its monthly summer shows here.

Dressage

Dean Valley is hosting the winter dressage series for the North East Cheshire Drag Hunt. These classes are open to everyone, you don't need to be a member of the hunt to take part.

Sunday 14 September
(Closing date 9 September) 

CLASS 1A: Prelim 4 (beginners only)
CLASS 1B: Prelim 4
CLASS 2:  Novice 25
Sunday 12 October
(Closing date 7 October)

CLASS 1A:  Prelim 13  (beginners only)
CLASS 1B: Prelim 13
CLASS 2:   Novice 30
CLASS 3:   Elementary 44  (if enough entries)
Sunday 9 November
(Closing date 4 November)

CLASS 1A:  Prelim 18  (beginners only)
CLASS 1B:  Prelim 18
CLASS 2:    Novice 26
Sunday 14 December
(Closing date 9 December)

CLASS 1A:  Prelim 7  (beginners only)
CLASS 1B:  Prelim 7
CLASS 2:    Novice 32
CLASS 3:    Elementary 50  (if enough entries)
Sunday 11 January
(Closing date 6 January)

CLASS 1A:  Prelim 10  (beginners only)
CLASS 1B:  Prelim 10
CLASS 2:    Novice  36
Sunday 8 February
(Closing date 3 February)

CLASS 1A:  Prelim 12  (beginners only)
CLASS 1B:  Prelim 12
CLASS 2:    Novice 20
Sunday 8 March
(Closing date 3 March)

CLASS 1A:  Prelim 14  (beginners only)
CLASS1B:   Prelim 14
CLASS 2:    Novice  27
CLASS 3:    Elementary 42 (if enough entries)

Beginners: The beginners classes are open to any horse and rider who have never been placed in a preliminary class.

Entries: Entry fees are £8 for supporters' club members and £10 for non-members.  Please make cheques payable to NECDH.  Send your entry form to Pam Gregory, Copelands Meadow Farm, the Hollands, Biddulph Moor, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7LE.  Telephone entries aren’t accepted. 

Supporters' Club Membership: £10. This isn’t compulsory but members will gain points for the end of season trophies.

Times: Please ring 01782 511684 between 7pm and 9pm on the Friday prior to competition Anyone not collecting times may be deemed to have withdrawn and may be replaced by a competitor from the waiting list.  Please adhere to these times.

Further Details: Contact Pam Gregory, Copelands Meadow Farm, the Hollands, Biddulph Moor, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7LE Tel: 01782 511684

Here is a printable copy of this schedule.

Here are the rules for the winter dressage series.

Corporate Sponsorship

Corporate sponsorship opportunities exist with numerous classes at competitions throughout the year. For further details, please contact Steve on 07770 837403.

Stable Booking

For those competitors wishing to stable their horses overnight, we offer stables for hire on a daily basis. Here is how to book.

Cross country competition  
Show jumping competition