Category Archives: News

Good luck to everyone competing on Sunday. Please note this is now being held in the fluffy arenas behind the shop, not the ash.

Times and duty rota are here.

We have a lighter competition schedule over the summer as so many members are out enjoying the eventing season.

Our next showjumping is 21st June, then we have dressage on the 2nd August and show jumping to kick start the autumn season on the 13th September.

June SJ – open to both members and non-members – is now open for entries, all the details are on horsemonkey (search ECCTG or follow the link on the right >>>>)

We now have a range of ECCTG kit available to order – see details here.

To all members wanting to represent the club at area qualifiers, and be in with a (strong!) chance of competing at a national championship, please note the following dates in your diaries…

Eligibility for the dressage teams is somewhat complicated! There are flowcharts on the Dressage Teams page that can help you navigate your options.

Championships in 2026:

Our forthcoming events have been scheduled in and we’re looking forward to seeing you at our next competitions – all the below are at Somerford.

Entries via HorseMonkey (see link on right). Members of ECCTG and BRC Area 3 get discounted entry, non-members welcome provided they are aged 16+ and have 3rd party insurance

Show jumping

14th September, 16th November, 14th December, 25th January, 15th February, 15th March, 19th April

Combined training (including dressage only classes) – 12th October

Dressage

2nd November, 30th November, 11th January, 1st February, 1st March, 5th April

Prelim

Novice

Elementary

Medium

Congratulations to all our members who won trophies in 2024, presented at our presentation evening earlier this year;

Showjumping

The Ashton Trophy (for overall points won across SJ classes): Gwen Robinson and Josie

The Murphy Trophy (for the fastest SJ round): Gwen Robinson and Josie

The Field Day Trophy, awarded by our SJ Chef D’Equipe; awarded jointly to Alison Unwin and Chloe and Lucy Davies and Olivia

Dressage

The Gefion Trophy (for overall points won across dressage classes): Ashley Daniel and Abba

The Wendy Ashton Combined Training Memorial Competition winners;

The Cotton Hall Cup, for the best mare, in memory of Lulu; Vera (Corrie McLellan)

The Billy Trophy, for the best veteran horse; Templebrook Boy (Brook Howells)

The Painted Pony in memory of Bryan Struss; Tyler Cassells

The Barley Smith Trophy, for best turned out; Jane Valentine

The Greygarth Trophy for most improved; Lucy Davies and Olivia

The Just Robert trophy for the horse and rider combination with the most BE points; Emma Lawton and Mantra

The Margaret Gleave Badminton Trophy for the combination attending Badminton grassroots; Andrea Houlbrooke and Miss Suave

The Nordic Gent trophy for the horse and rider combination with the most BE foundation points; Jo Glove and Correal Sammy

The Janet Cottam Cup for the horse and rider combination with the most BD points; Rebecca Bush and Gerrard’s Slip

The ROR Trophy in memory of Sue Prestwich, for the most successful retrained racehorse; Rebecca Bush and Gerrard’s Slip