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Events
Welcome to the Speedgate Events page. Once again we have a full diary of events for the year ahead with something on offer for everyone. All our events run from our Speedgate Fawkham site where we have 3 fantastic arenas, plenty of on-site parking and a Coffee Shop in addition to our Saddlery & Feed Barn stores. Details of each event or series can be found by following the links below.
Unaffiliated Dressage
Covid-19 Update - All events will be subject to current government restrictions. Please note events will not run during National lockdown periods.
Our annual Unaffiliated Dressage series looks forward to seeing regular and new faces competing for those all important points towards the Championship show at the end of the season. A waiting list will apply so it is advised to book early to avoid disappointment. Entries for all of our Unaffiliated Dressage series can be made online via Horse Monkey.
Following the success of our Fun Dressage shows, we are pleased to add a new Dressage event to the Calendar for 2021.
Unaffiliated Team Dressage
Covid-19 Update - All events will be subject to current government restrictions. Please note events will not run during National lockdown periods.
Teams can be made up of three or four riders. The winning team is the one that has the highest combined percentage of their three best rider scores. There will also be placings for individuals in each class, if there are sufficient entries. Entries can be made online via Horse Monkey.
Affiliated Dressage
Covid-19 Update - All events will be subject to current government restrictions. Please note events will not run during National lockdown periods.
The popular Affiliated Dressage Series is back for 2021, and we are delighted to have been chosen to host the Summer Area Festival. We look forward to welcoming competitors to Speedgate this season - schedules will be available via British Dressage in due course. Entries must be made via Horse Monkey. If you have any queries please email events@speedgate.co.uk or contact Karen on 01474 888474.
The dates for 2021 are confirmed as follows:
Unaffiliated Show Jumping
Covid-19 Update - All events will be subject to current government restrictions. Please note events will not run during National lockdown periods.
Our Unaffiliated Show Jumping shows are aimed at competitors of all ages. All classes and warm up are held on one of our surfaces. There are points to gain from each of the classes, all going towards our Championship show at the end of the season. Entries can be made online via Horse Monkey.
In-Hand and Open Shows
Covid-19 Update - All events will be subject to current government restrictions. Please note events will not run during National lockdown periods.
A variety of In-hand and ridden classes are held on our surfaces throughout the season. Entries can be made online via Horse Monkey.
Clinics & Training
Covid-19 Update - All events will be subject to current government restrictions. Please note events will not run during National lockdown periods.
We are lucky enough to have some excellent instructors and trainers working in the area offering a variety and wealth of experience. Below are details of the confirmed clinics and training events at Speedgate this season and details of how to book your spaces. Check back regularly throughout the year to see any new additions to the diary.
Andrew Day Clinics
We are pleased to confirm that Andrew Day will again be holding regular clinics at Speedgate throughout 2021.
Andrew is an international event and dressage rider, as well as a trainer, senior instructor and lecturer of the TTT (Training the Teachers of Tomorrow) with over 20 years experience. Andrew has a great passion for teaching all levels and ages, helping his pupils to attain a thorough understanding of the classical system of Dressage training.
The confirmed dates for 2021 are as follows:
For further details or booking please contact Kim Atkinson on 07834 170830.
Virtual Shows
Fun online competitions that anyone can take part in, with a range of classes for all. Entries must be made online via Horse Monkey.
Facilities Hire
Our facilities are available to hire at very reasonable rates for lessons, training or external events. For further information, please contact Karen on 01474 888474 or email us at events@speedgate.co.uk.
January
- There appear to be no events in January
February
- Thursday 18th - Affiliated Dressage - Area Festival
- Friday 19th - Affiliated Dressage - Area Festival
- Saturday 20th - Affiliated Dressage - Area Festival
- Sunday 21st - Affiliated Dressage - Area Festival
- Wednesday 24th - Andrew Day Clinic
March
- Wednesday 10th - Affiliated Dressage
- Saturday 13th - Unaffiliated Dressage
- Saturday 20th - Affiliated Dressage - Team Quest
- Wednesday 24th - Andrew Day Clinic
- Saturday 27th - Affiliated Dressage
April
- Saturday 3rd - Unaffiliated Dressage
- Wednesday 7th - Affiliated Dressage
- Sunday 11th - Unaffiliated Show Jumping
- Sunday 18th - Affiliated Dressage
- Wednesday 21st - Andrew Day Clinic
- Sunday 25th - Affiliated Dressage - Team Quest
May
- Saturday 1st - Unaffiliated Team Dressage
- Saturday 15th - Affiliated Dressage
- Sunday 16th - Affiliated Dressage - Team Quest
- Wednesday 19th - Andrew Day Clinic
- Sunday 23rd - Unaffiliated Show Jumping
- Wednesday 26th - Affiliated Dressage
- Saturday 29th - Unaffiliated Dressage
June
- Sunday 6th - Unaffiliated Show Jumping
- Wednesday 16th - Andrew Day Clinic
- Saturday 19th - Affiliated Dressage - Team Quest
- Sunday 20th - Affiliated Dressage
- Saturday 26th - Unaffiliated Dressage
- Wednesday 30th - Affiliated Dressage
July
- Sunday 4th - Affiliated Dressage
- Sunday 11th - Unaffiliated Show Jumping
- Wednesday 14th - Andrew Day Clinic
- Friday 16th - Affiliated Dressage - Area Festival
- Saturday 17th - Affiliated Dressage - Area Festival
- Sunday 18th - Affiliated Dressage - Area Festival
- Monday 19th - Affiliated Dressage - Area Festival
- Saturday 24th - Unaffiliated Dressage
- Wednesday 28th - Affiliated Dressage
- Sunday 31st - Affiliated Dressage - Team Quest
August
- Sunday 1st - Unaffiliated Team Dressage
- Sunday 8th - Unaffiliated Show Jumping
- Wednesday 11th - Affiliated Dressage
- Saturday 14th - Unaffiliated Dressage
- Saturday 21st - Affiliated Dressage
- Sunday 22nd - Affiliated Dressage - Team Quest
- Wednesday 25th - Andrew Day Clinic
September
- Sunday 5th - Unaffiliated Show Jumping
- Wednesday 8th - Affiliated Dressage
- Saturday 18th - Affiliated Dressage
- Wednesday 22nd - Andrew Day Clinic
- Saturday 25th - Unaffiliated Dressage
October
- Sunday 3rd - Unaffiliated Show Jumping
- Wednesday 6th - Affiliated Dressage
- Saturday 9th - Unaffiliated Dressage
- Saturday 16th - Fun Dressage
- Wednesday 20th - Andrew Day Clinic
- Saturday 23rd - Affiliated Dressage
- Sunday 31st - Unaffiliated Dressage
November
- Wednesday 3rd - Andrew Day Clinic
- Wednesday 10th - Affiliated Dressage
- Saturday 27th - Affiliated Dressage
December
- Wednesday 1st - Andrew Day Clinic
- Wednesday 8th - Affiliated Dressage
- Saturday 18th - Affiliated Dressage