Horse riding events and social events for horse riders in London. Listed below is our calendar of events offered to WVS Riding Club Members. Including dressage competitions, organised trips to Olympia International Horse Show and Hickstead, horse riding clinics, Pilates for horse riders, yoga, equestrian talks, social events, horse shows, Annual Charity Ball, stable management courses and more! Take a look at our Facebook page for photos from past events.
Tues - FIT AND FUN!
Sat 16 March - Free talk - Grooming
2pm - 3pm. All you need to know about grooming. Grooming time is the perfect time to take note of a horse’s basic health and how he is feeling, so this session covers everything you need to know in order give your horse a relaxing and invigorating grooming session, and recognise any signs that your horse may not be feeling 100%. Become familiar with the many different brushes and tools available, learn how to pick out feet and wash a tail, and generally discover how to keep your horse looking immaculate. Free for Members (Non-members £20)
Email admin@wvstables.com to bookSat 30 March - Free talk - Introduction to Horse Ownership
2pm - 3pm All you need to know about horse ownership. Have you ever thought about buying a horse but would like to know more about what’s involved in horse ownership? In this session you will find out all the implications and responsibilities of becoming a horse owner. Free for Members (Non-members £20).
Email admin@wvstables.com to bookFri 29 Mar - Good Friday 2 Hour Ride
Fri 31 May - Members' Dressage Competition
Sat 13 April- Open Afternoon - 2-3 pm
Sat 20 April - Free talk - Tacking-up
2pm - 3pm. Learning how to put a saddle and bridle on a horse or 'tack up' correctly is essential for safe riding and it is not a simple process! So don't botch up your bridle or get your martingale in a muddle come along to his informative demo and let us show you how to carry your tack correctly, put a bridle and saddle on the horse and also untack at the end. Free for Members (Non-members £20)
Email admin@wvstables.com to book1-5 May - Royal Windsor Horse Show
Sat 11 May - Pizza party at the stables
Equicise for Members
Sat 22 June - Show Jumping at Hickstead
Sat 29 June - Summer BBQ
July 2024 - Wimbledon Tennis Fortnight
Aug 2024 - Global Champions Tour London
Sat 7 Sept - Welcome Back Party! - 6-9 pm
Sat 14 and Tues 17 Sept, 2024 - Sponsored Horse Ride
Dec 2024 - Members Christmas Dinner -
Sat 7 Dec 2024- Christmas Carols
25 December - Christmas Day
Start Christmas day off bright and early by coming in to help us out with the early yard work. You should arrive anytime from 8.00 and don't worry if you have no previous experience as there is always plenty of sweeping to be done as well as making teas, coffees and breakfast for the volunteers! After the work is done we will have some delicious bacon sarnies and buck's fizz. Anyone that helps (Members only) can have a free ride during the Christmas Holiday Period (between 19th December and 7th January.
26 December - Boxing Day
Work off that Christmas Lunch by coming to the stables bright and early to help us out with the early yard work. You should arrive anytime from 8.00 and don't worry if you have no previous experience as there is always plenty of sweeping to be done as well as making teas, coffees and breakfast for the volunteers! After the work is done we will have some delicious bacon sarnies and buck's fizz. Anyone that helps (Members only) can have a free ride during the Christmas Holiday Period (between 19th December and 7th January.
14 Jan 2025- Riding Safari
Sat 1 Mar, 2025- Annual Charity Ball
The WVS Charity Ball at the Hotel du Vin, Wimbledon is THE social event of the year! Starting with a champagne reception, followed by a superb three course meal, and rounded off by dancing until the early hours. Come on your own, or bring family and friends you will be guaranteed to have a good time!
Reception: 18.45 Carriages: Midnight Dress code: Black Tie