2022 Monthly Meetings
Monthly meetings will normally be on the 1st Monday of the month but there will be some exceptions. We will use the Wild Hare at Tintern where possible.
Monthly meetings will normally be on the 1st Monday of the month but there will be some exceptions. We will use the Wild Hare at Tintern where possible.
Friday 17th June, Park Farm Dressage, 7.30pm start
Russell MacKechnie-Guire, Centaur Biomechanics
Rider Analysis over a jump and Update on Recent Research
Russell MacKechnie-Guire, Centaur Biomechanics
Rider Analysis over a jump and Update on Recent Research
This should be a good evening. If you want to attend there is a £5 charge for members and £10 for non-members. This will include a hot drink and cake!
To book your ticket press the button to the right or use this link, https://bit.ly/WVRCRMGTalk
Tickets must be bought in advance.
Past Monthly Meetings (2022)
Monday 16th May. Equitation Science Demo, Chris Brooks.
Chris gave us a demonstration of some of her methods. This followed on from her talk in January. The weather was kind and those that attended, about 20, learnt a lot. Thanks very much to Denny and Pumpkin and Tilly (the rider)
Wednesday 30th March, Professor Tim Parkin
The prediction of risk (and the risk of prediction) in equestrian sports - including the risk of falling off or how to avoid doing so!’
Tim gave a fascinating talk about the use of "big data" and analysis to be able to predict the risk of injuries or falls in competition horses. He covered all disciplines from flat racing in the USA and Hong Kong to international eventing. There was a lot of interest and everyone joined in the question and answer session.
Monday 7th March , Race Night - Charity Fundraiser
A good night out. We raised money for Cancer Research UK in memory of Marilyn Kirton and also the DEC Ukraine Appeal.
Monday 10th January, Equitation Science or How Horses Learn, Chris Brooks
Chris describes her talk below:
"Staying with the theme of members incredible journeys I would like to tell you about my journey into Equitation Science, or how horses learn. I will tell you about the reason I started my journey, what I have found out on the way, how it has made me look at horses differently. I will also touch on how the principles of learning theory are becoming more and more accepted and applied in main stream equestrianism. I hope what I have to say will promote lots of discussion and debate and I am looking forward to sharing this with you all".
Past Monthly Meetings (2021)
Tuesday 2nd November, HorseHage
Joanne Smales gave us a talk about the horse's digestive system and the importance of fibre and forage in the diet. She provided information for their products relating them to conditions such as laminitis, Cushings/PPID, respiratory disorders and gastric ulcers/EGUS.
Saturday 23rd October, Levi Hunt - Calibre Equestrian Stud visit and dressage demonstration
Monday 11th October, "End to End", Cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats
Christine Green gave us a really interesting talk on her month long solo cycle ride from Lands End to John O'Groats. It was our first indoor club meeting for 18 months!
Wednesday 7th July, What is the vet or physio looking for when trotting up a horse and lunging?
Amber Whitmarsh, Abbey Equine Clinic, and Amy Williams, Top Flight Physio, discussed what they are looking for when trotting a horse up (assessment phase) and possible treatments along with likely outcomes.
Monday 16th May. Equitation Science Demo, Chris Brooks.
Chris gave us a demonstration of some of her methods. This followed on from her talk in January. The weather was kind and those that attended, about 20, learnt a lot. Thanks very much to Denny and Pumpkin and Tilly (the rider)
Wednesday 30th March, Professor Tim Parkin
The prediction of risk (and the risk of prediction) in equestrian sports - including the risk of falling off or how to avoid doing so!’
Tim gave a fascinating talk about the use of "big data" and analysis to be able to predict the risk of injuries or falls in competition horses. He covered all disciplines from flat racing in the USA and Hong Kong to international eventing. There was a lot of interest and everyone joined in the question and answer session.
Monday 7th March , Race Night - Charity Fundraiser
A good night out. We raised money for Cancer Research UK in memory of Marilyn Kirton and also the DEC Ukraine Appeal.
Monday 10th January, Equitation Science or How Horses Learn, Chris Brooks
Chris describes her talk below:
"Staying with the theme of members incredible journeys I would like to tell you about my journey into Equitation Science, or how horses learn. I will tell you about the reason I started my journey, what I have found out on the way, how it has made me look at horses differently. I will also touch on how the principles of learning theory are becoming more and more accepted and applied in main stream equestrianism. I hope what I have to say will promote lots of discussion and debate and I am looking forward to sharing this with you all".
Past Monthly Meetings (2021)
Tuesday 2nd November, HorseHage
Joanne Smales gave us a talk about the horse's digestive system and the importance of fibre and forage in the diet. She provided information for their products relating them to conditions such as laminitis, Cushings/PPID, respiratory disorders and gastric ulcers/EGUS.
Saturday 23rd October, Levi Hunt - Calibre Equestrian Stud visit and dressage demonstration
Monday 11th October, "End to End", Cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats
Christine Green gave us a really interesting talk on her month long solo cycle ride from Lands End to John O'Groats. It was our first indoor club meeting for 18 months!
Wednesday 7th July, What is the vet or physio looking for when trotting up a horse and lunging?
Amber Whitmarsh, Abbey Equine Clinic, and Amy Williams, Top Flight Physio, discussed what they are looking for when trotting a horse up (assessment phase) and possible treatments along with likely outcomes.
Past Monthly Meetings
2021
Wed 2 June, Long reining and lunging over jumps demonstration by Sarah Spencer-Williams .
Tues 4 May, Adversity should be utilised as a source of strength by Jonty Evans.
Wed 14 April, Setting the Equine SatNav by Gaye Nicholas
Wed 3 March, Webinar: Fit or Fat? How to Condition score your horse and what to do when you need to manage weight.
with Dr Tamzin Furtado and Dr Dee Pollard
Wed13 January, Webinar: Preserving our bridleways - the BHS 2026 Project by BHS Project Officer Will Steel
2020
Wed 11 November - WVRC Quiz
Wed 9th September - outdoor lunging demonstration by Sarah Spencer- Williams
Wed 8th July, Webinar - Training Aids: Use and Application , Russell MacKechnie-Guire
Wed 3rd June - WVRC Quiz
Wed 4th March - Bit and Bridle Fitting, Lyn Beattie, a Horse Bit Fit consultant,
Wed 5th February - Tim Rooney - His life in farriery
2019
Wed 4 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 6 November - AGM, Beaufort Hotel, Chepstow
Wed 9 October - Gait Analysis. An evening talk and demonstration with Russell Guire from Centaur Biomechanics.
useful link http://www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk/research/
Wed 4 September - Getting Back On The Horse: Thinking Differently About Recovery From Injury. Speaker: Chris Adams, Adfitness
Wed 10 July - Does my horse look fat in this? Jess Burbage, TopSpec, assessed horses at a member's yard and gave useful feeding advice.
Wed 5 June - Riding is about sitting still - isn't it. A session on a Riding Simulator at Ride and Stride, St Arvans.
Wed 15 May - Social Evening and questionnaire results
Wed 3 April - Charity Fundraising Evening in aid of Midland Air Ambulance
Wed 6 March - How to get a Horse Fit. Nick Gauntlet
Wed 6 Feb - Goal setting. Gaye Nicholas.
2018
Wed 5 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 7 November - AGM, Beaufort Hotel, Chepstow
Wed 5 September - An evening talk and demonstration with Russell Guire from Centaur Biomechanics.
Wed 4 July - An introduction to carriage driving with Tony Clarke
Wed 6 June - a talk by Ruth James , from the local Rural Crimes Watch, on rural crime and what can be done to prevent it.
Wed 9 May - A talk by Martin Morgan on the Black Rock Lave Net Fishery
Wed 21 March - A talk by Eric Winter, leading International Event Course designer
Wed 7 February - The Horse's mouth and Equine Dentistry by Abbey Equine vet Sarah Carr
2021
Wed 2 June, Long reining and lunging over jumps demonstration by Sarah Spencer-Williams .
Tues 4 May, Adversity should be utilised as a source of strength by Jonty Evans.
Wed 14 April, Setting the Equine SatNav by Gaye Nicholas
Wed 3 March, Webinar: Fit or Fat? How to Condition score your horse and what to do when you need to manage weight.
with Dr Tamzin Furtado and Dr Dee Pollard
Wed13 January, Webinar: Preserving our bridleways - the BHS 2026 Project by BHS Project Officer Will Steel
2020
Wed 11 November - WVRC Quiz
Wed 9th September - outdoor lunging demonstration by Sarah Spencer- Williams
Wed 8th July, Webinar - Training Aids: Use and Application , Russell MacKechnie-Guire
Wed 3rd June - WVRC Quiz
Wed 4th March - Bit and Bridle Fitting, Lyn Beattie, a Horse Bit Fit consultant,
Wed 5th February - Tim Rooney - His life in farriery
2019
Wed 4 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 6 November - AGM, Beaufort Hotel, Chepstow
Wed 9 October - Gait Analysis. An evening talk and demonstration with Russell Guire from Centaur Biomechanics.
useful link http://www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk/research/
Wed 4 September - Getting Back On The Horse: Thinking Differently About Recovery From Injury. Speaker: Chris Adams, Adfitness
Wed 10 July - Does my horse look fat in this? Jess Burbage, TopSpec, assessed horses at a member's yard and gave useful feeding advice.
Wed 5 June - Riding is about sitting still - isn't it. A session on a Riding Simulator at Ride and Stride, St Arvans.
Wed 15 May - Social Evening and questionnaire results
Wed 3 April - Charity Fundraising Evening in aid of Midland Air Ambulance
Wed 6 March - How to get a Horse Fit. Nick Gauntlet
Wed 6 Feb - Goal setting. Gaye Nicholas.
2018
Wed 5 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 7 November - AGM, Beaufort Hotel, Chepstow
Wed 5 September - An evening talk and demonstration with Russell Guire from Centaur Biomechanics.
Wed 4 July - An introduction to carriage driving with Tony Clarke
Wed 6 June - a talk by Ruth James , from the local Rural Crimes Watch, on rural crime and what can be done to prevent it.
Wed 9 May - A talk by Martin Morgan on the Black Rock Lave Net Fishery
Wed 21 March - A talk by Eric Winter, leading International Event Course designer
Wed 7 February - The Horse's mouth and Equine Dentistry by Abbey Equine vet Sarah Carr
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