BHDTA TRAINING CLINICS

Every year, the BHDTA organise a number of training clinics for drivers and event officials.

To attend any of the clinics, you must book a place through the BHDTA office.
For some clinics you may pay at the door, at extra cost. Please see details of the actual clinic.

You can download a CLINIC BOOKING FORM to post with a cheque payment or you can book ON-LINE using a credit card.

If you have any questions or are unsure about whether you are eligible to attend a clinic, please contact the BHDTA office on 0845 643 2116 or email bhdta@horsedrivingtrials.co.uk

2010

          DATECLINICLocation info & website Directions
20 Mar

Club Clinic (South) - Dressage / Club Judges

Trainer: Liza Wood

Starting at 9:30 for 10:00 am.  The fee will be £10.00 which will include refreshments and a light lunch. Tea and coffee will be available as delegates arrive. This will be followed by class room training in the morning with practical training outside after lunch (weather permitting). Please book through the BHDTA office.

Guards Polo Club
Smiths Lawn
Windsor Great Park
TW20 0HP
20 Mar

Club Clinic (South) - Course Designers / Technical Delegates

Trainers: Mark Ingham and Ian Douglas

Starting at 9:30 for 10:00 am.  The fee will be £10.00 which will include refreshments and a light lunch. Tea and coffee will be available as delegates arrive. This will be followed by class room training in the morning with practical training outside after lunch (weather permitting). Please book through the BHDTA office.

Guards Polo Club
Smiths Lawn
Windsor Great Park
TW20 0HP
20 Mar

Stewards Training Clinic

Trainer:  Ian Douglas

All aspects of Stewards' duties in all three phases of an event will be discussed. Cost: £10:00. Starting at 9:30 for 10:00 am.  Please book through the BHDTA office.

Guards Polo Club
Smiths Lawn
Windsor Great Park
TW20 0HP
3 Apr

Club Clinic (North) - Dressage / Club Judges

Trainer: Sarah Garnett

The workshop is for club judges and drivers who wish to have a better understanding of the judges’ point of view and who may be prepared to judge at club events in the future or gain a deeper understanding of what is required in the test.

The clinic will start at 10 a.m. and finish at approx. 4 p.m.

Cost - £20 including light lunch. Please book through the BHDTA office.

Croft Top Equestrian Centre, near Accrington, just north of Manchester. BB5 2DP
3 Apr

 

Club Clinic (North) - Course Builders

Trainer: Mark Ingham

Mark Ingham is an International Candidate Course Designer and has a wealth of experience at National Events. The clinic is for existing club course designers as well as interested newcomers.

The clinic will start at 10 a.m. and finish at approx. 4 p.m.

Cost - £20 including light lunch. Please book through the BHDTA office.

Croft Top Equestrian Centre, near Accrington, just north of Manchester. BB5 2DP
April 5/6/7 Easter Clinic for Young Drivers 

The BHDTA will again be running the successful clinic for young drivers at the Unicorn Trust, starting on the AFTERNOON of Monday April 5th and then April 6th and 7th.

The two and half days will be filled with instruction from Anna Grayston and Sara Howe, both reigning BHDTA National Champions and another instructor to be announced.

Please apply to Sydney Smith as soon as possible if you are interested in attending the clinic by emailing sydneysmith@unicornequestriantrust.org.uk or phone 07710944848. Sydney will then forward to you more information about the clinic, costs, application forms etc that you will need to fill in.

Please be aware that there is a closing date of March 22nd so get your applications in early to assist us with organisation. The clinic is for all young drivers whatever their level of experience and the emphasis of the coaching is instruction towards horse driving trials. We look forward to meeting you if you are a new driver to BHDTA clinics and to seeing our many repeat applicants!

Please note: This clinic must be booked through the address above and not the BHDTA office.

Unicorn Trust,
Stow on the Wold
GL54 1JZ
 
Young Drivers' Clinics
There are training clinics, a Summer Camp and the Junior Championships for young drivers.
 
 GO TO THE YOUNG DRIVERS' PAGES FOR MORE INFORMATION 
 
The Unicorn Trust is located at Stow-on-the-Wold, near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire.
CLICK HERE for a map and directions from Google Maps..

Click the logo to visit the Unicorn Trust website for more information.

Rossendale & Hyndburn Equestrian Centre - Croft Top Farm
Within easy reach of Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Bury, Rochdale and the surrounding areas.
Off M65 junction 8. Click the logo to visit their website.
CLICK HERE for a map and directions from Google Maps.
Arena UK
A premier Equestrian centre nestling in the heart of Lincolnshire. The venue is one minute off the A1 signposted from both directions near Grantham and is a 45 min drive from East Midlands Airport. CLICK HERE for a map and directions from Google Maps.