Spring 2013 Saddle Club Newsletter - Honourable Artillery Company

Add to this fact that the MOD has also had staff reductions imposed upon them so they havenot given high priority in their administration to giving the authority and pricing for the HACTroop ride to commence, despite persistent requests by CO of The King’s Troop for them todo so.However, it is hoped that the ride will commence on 13 th February and run for the next eightweeks before The Troop moves to Wellington Barracks and takes part in the Royal WindsorHorse Show.The format of riding at the Troop when it commences will change.Regrettably the HAC, like the other clubs who have the privilege of riding those fantastichorses, will lose their exclusive rides. It is The Troop’s intention to hold rides on aWednesday evening from 1930hrs to 2030hrs which will be open to all the nominated SaddleClubs and a Saturday morning ride from 0930hrs to 1030hrs.There will only be eight horses available for each of the rides so it is imperative that we bookearly. If you are unable to ride you must give 24hrs notice or you will be charged for the ride,The new riding arrangements at The Troop are hot off the press which means that I have notyet had the opportunity to speak with the CO of The Troop to see whether the HAC (whichhas strong historical connections with The Troop) can again have its own weekly ride.However to achieve this I will need the support of all those who would like to ride at TheTroop to support it and encourage others to do so. Anybody who would like to take part inThe King’s Troop this season should contact me immediately so that the HAC Saddle Clubcan ensure that it is well represented on the rides.Any one for PoloLast season the Saddle Clubs polo players had a successfull season and in the forth coming season it is the Club’sintention to build upon that success. Please see the articlebelow on the subject. Meanwhile we now have a woodenhorse on which to practice.Fence judging CourseStop watch in hand and a wine glass within easy reach,dressed forthe day thislady, who,until she metme had never been within 50 yards of a horse,has become an avid fence judge.Over the last few year the Saddle Club hasbecome more involved in fence judging as itgive another opportunity for members of theClub to get up close and sometimes veryinvolved with horse and rider.6