Derby College Equestrian Centre

24/10/2026

⚠️ SHOWJUMPING CANCELLED – SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER ⚠️

Due to the escalating weather forecast, with wind speeds expected to reach dangerous levels, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel and rearrange tomorrow’s showjumping event.

We are very sorry to have to make this decision, but the safety of our riders, horses and volunteers must always come first. We have also already received a number of withdrawals and concerned messages.

🏇 INDOOR ARENA HIRE AVAILABLE

For those who still wish to ride, we will be offering indoor arena hire as an alternative, provided you deem it safe to travel for your personal circumstances.

Available hourly slots:
🕘 09:00–10:00
🕙 10:00–11:00
🕚 11:00–12:00
🕛 12:00–13:00
🕐 13:00–14:00
🕑 14:00–15:00
🕒 15:00–16:00

💷 Reduced rate: £25 per hour

📩 Please message us via Facebook to book. Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Your booking will be confirmed by a personalised reply once your message has been seen.

Thank you for your understanding, and please take care in the adverse weather conditions. ❤️

24/10/2026

🐴 Showjumping Weather Update 🌦️

We understand concerns around the weather and potential high winds for tommorow. We are monitoring the wind overnight and into tomorrow morning.

Any changes to tomorrow’s showjumping event will be posted here on our page so please do check before travelling, and only travel if safe for you personally to do so.

Any withdrawals will not be charged.

To withdraw please email: [email protected]

Thank you for your patience and understanding ☺️🤞

23/10/2026

🐴 LOVE TEACHING RIDERS? WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU! 🐴

✨ WE’RE RECRUITING: TEACHER OF EQUINE ✨
📍 Derby College Group | Broomfield Hall
⏰ Full-time or part-time opportunities available

Do you have a passion for horses, a talent for coaching riders and a desire to inspire the next generation of equestrians? 👀

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of Equine to join our team at Derby College’s beautiful Broomfield Hall campus, covering a temporary vacancy.

🏇 Predominantly a riding and coaching role, you’ll support students in developing their riding skills, alongside lunging, groundwork and young horse development. This is an exciting opportunity to share your industry knowledge and experience, helping students build the skills, confidence and practical expertise they need to succeed in the equine industry.

Alongside riding instruction, you’ll contribute to practical stable management, horse welfare and the wider development of our students, both in and out of the saddle.

✨ WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

🐎 A rewarding role at our established equestrian centre
🤝 The opportunity to inspire and support aspiring equestrians
⏰ Flexible opportunities, with full-time and part-time applicants welcome
💷 Salary from £30,549, rising to £45,987 for qualified teachers, depending on qualifications
🌴 Generous holiday allowance
💚 Teachers’ Pension Scheme and a range of additional staff benefits

COULD THIS BE YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? 🐴

If you have strong industry experience, a passion for developing riders and the ability to inspire learners, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 APPLY NOW:

https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/derbycollege/vms/e/careers/positions/chd5Jo945m8QSbnluS0De9

📅 Closing date: 1 November 2026

Know someone who would be perfect for the role? Please share this post and help us find our next fantastic team member! 🐴❤️

22/10/2026

⏰Sunday’s Showjumping Times ⏰

If you have any questions or experience any issues, please email: [email protected].

Due to limited parking, please follow staff instructions and park considerately. All vehicles should be parked alongside the Indoor Arena, opposite the house.

We can’t wait to see you all and wish everyone the best of luck!

A big thank you to CM SportHorses & Equine Coach for judging and Daxpics Photography Art & Design for providing photography throughout the event. 📸🐴

Class 1 Poles on the Ground COURSE WALK: 09:00-09:10
09:10 Lola Basil
09:15 Donna Woolley Otis
09:20 Megan Twist Peach
09:25 Ruby Read Faye

Class 2 40cm COURSE WALK: 09:30-09:40
09:40 Donna Woolley Otis
09:43 Megan Twist Peach
09:46 Scarlett Thompson G.A. Buzz Light Year
09:49 Elsie Jackson Mabel
09:52 Anna Phillips Rani

Class 3 50cm COURSE WALK 09:55-10:05
10:05 Scarlett Thompson G.A. Buzz Light Year
10:08 Elsie Jackson Mabel
10:11 Anna Phillips Rani
10:14 Vicki Wood Arti
10:17 Georgia Hall Mystery
10:20 Yasmin Read Horse
10:23 Mia Roome Eedie
10:26 Olivia Jordan Cullawinnas French Duke
10:29 Jessica Smith Rosie
10:32 Bethany Cresswell Rosie
10:35 Lucy Henshaw Atti
10:38 Ellie Lawday Jack Morgan
10:41 Orla Johnstone Woody

Class 4 60cm COURSE WALK 10:45-10:55
10:55 Isabella Jackson Kaspa
10:58 Yasmin Read Horse
11:01 Mia Roome Eedie
11:04 Olivia Jordan Cullawinnas French Duke
11:07 Jessica Smith Rosie
11:10 Bethany Cresswell Rosie
11:13 Lucy Henshaw Atti
11:16 Ellie Lawday Jack Morgan
11:19 Orla Johnstone Woody
11:22 Dawn Hobbs Oscar

Class 5 70cm COURSE WALK 11:25-11:35
11:35 Isabella Jackson Kaspa
11:38 Dawn Hobbs Oscar
11:41 Lynda Moore Royal Hunter
11:44 Phoebe Webb Joplin 'Jazz' Girl
11:47 Sophia Zarifi Herra
11:50 Sofia Stanley Cloudy
11:53 Mae Kelly Brackenfoot Toy Soldier

Class 6 80cm COURSE WALK 11:56-12:05
12:05 Lynda Moore Royal Hunter
12:08 Phoebe Webb Joplin 'Jazz' girl
12:11 Sophia Zarifi Herra
12:14 Sofia Stanley Cloudy
12:17 Mae Kelly Brackenfoot Toy Soldier
12:20 Millie Payne April
12:23 Philippa Brammer CHS Panache 101

Class 7 90cm COURSE WALK 12:26-12:35
12:35 Millie Payne April
12:38 Philippa Brammer CHS Panache 101

21/10/2026

🔥 HALF TERM OFFER - Indoor Show Jumping Arena Hire Just £30!

We're breaking up for half term on Friday, and our Indoor Arena will be available to hire with a full course of show jumps from 24th October - 1st November.

✨ Half Term Offer: Save £5 per booking during this period!

Was £35 per hour
Now just £30 per hour
Additional horses £5 each
*No fillers included*

⏰ Available between 9:30am and 3:30pm

Perfect for schooling, training, or getting some jumping practice in before your next competition. 🏅

NOTE: The discounted rate applies to all private hires (clinics not included). Any hires already booked within the half term period will have the half term rate honoured ☺️

Book your slot here: 👉 [email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled

19/10/2026

🐴 There’s still time to join us this Sunday! 🐴

Entries close Wednesday at 7pm, so there’s still time to get involved! 🏇

📩 To enter, email [email protected] with:
• Your name
• Your horse’s name
• The classes you wish to enter

We look forward to seeing you there! 🩷

📢 SHOWJUMPING ENTRIES NOW OPEN! 🐴

We're excited to announce that entries are now open for our Showjumping Competition on Sunday 25th October!

⏰ Entries close on Wednesday 21st October 7pm. Times posted Thursday 22nd.

To enter, please email: 📧 [email protected]

Include:
✅ Rider's name
✅ Horse's name
✅ Class(es) you wish to enter

We look forward to seeing you all!

12/10/2026

📢 SHOWJUMPING ENTRIES NOW OPEN! 🐴

We're excited to announce that entries are now open for our Showjumping Competition on Sunday 25th October!

⏰ Entries close on Wednesday 21st October 7pm. Times posted Thursday 22nd.

To enter, please email: 📧 [email protected]

Include:
✅ Rider's name
✅ Horse's name
✅ Class(es) you wish to enter

We look forward to seeing you all!

12/10/2026

🌟 Dressage Results Are In! 🌟

What a fantastic day it was! 🐴✨ It was wonderful to see so many of you join us, and especially exciting to see so many horses and riders taking part in their very first dressage tests.

A huge thank you to our judge, Kate Lamb, and to our incredible team of volunteers. So many of them were helping for just their first or second time, and they did an absolutely amazing job helping everything run smoothly. 💙

Thank you all for coming. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon! 😊

Class 1: Intro 2
Name Horse Score Place
09:00 Georgie Geraghty Kitty 60.2
09:14 Rebecca Cresswell Pembroke Z 56.8
09:21 Andrew Wright Dominator 64.8 5TH
09:28 Lucinda Dickinson Ridley Spirit 61.1
09:35 Emma Johnson-Harvey Woodfidley George 64.1
09:49 Madi Dore-Shinn Ryehill Smokey King 65 4TH
09:56 Marie Cope Smartie 64.1 higher collectives 6TH
10:03 Iris Billsborrow Hewid Delyn Blossom 63.6
10:10 Leanne Screen Tigger 63.4
10:17 Alicia Spouge Uniquely Done 65.5 2ND
10:31 Catherine Putnam Hugo 65.2 3RD
10:38 Hannah Iles Parkhall Charles 61
10:52 Phillippa Brammer CHS Panache 101 69.3 1ST


Class 2: Prelim 2
11:10 RIDER Parkhall Charles 55.00
11:24 Phillippa Brammer CHS Panache 101 63.00
11:31 Holly J-O Lady Leandra 63.5 deductions 6TH
11:38 Millie Payne April 64.10 4TH
11:52 Chelsea Pawlaczyk Tassel 64.30 3RD
12:06 RIDER Parkhall Jack Flash ELIMINATED
12:13 RIDER Parkhall Admiral 57.20
12:20 RIDER Parkhall Millenium 53.50
12:27 Clare Yorston Moorstone Lad 61.1
12:34 Linda Gray Rowhurst Rosie 63.5 5TH
12:41 Tabitha Fletcher Monty 72 1ST
12:48 Jackie Abbott Luca 70.7 2ND
Tim Heappey Dante's Diamond 69.6 Non-comp

12:55-13:00 BREAK FOR JUDGES
Class 3: Prelim 3
13:00 RIDER Parkhall Jack Flash 64.4 5TH
13:07 RIDER Parkhall Admiral 57.9
13:14 RIDER Parkhall Millenium 59.2
13:21 Clare Yorston Moorstone Lad 60.2
13:28 Linda Gray Rowhurst Rosie 62.5 6TH
13:35 Tabitha Fletcher Monty 67.9 3RD
13:49 Mo Barber Barnsfield Doodlebug 59.8
13:56 Susan Sancaster Hartpury Amber 69.2 2ND
14:03 Claire Farnsworth The Delphic Oracle 65.4 4TH
14:10 Tim Heappey Dante's Diamond 71 1ST

Class 4: Novice 2
14:17 Susan Sancaster Hartpury Amber 66.5 1ST
14:24 Claire Farnsworth The Delphic Oracle 63 4TH

14:38 Amy White Black Jack 64.4 3RD
14:45 Charlotte Maltby Bonnie 66.2 2ND

11/10/2026

Photos from today’s dressage are being uploaded throughout the day 📸

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