South & West Region Updates
Here you can find out all of the latest news and updates from the South & West region.
In addition to checking in on this page, you can follow our regional activities on Facebook and Instagram. Periodic newsletters are emailed to all members, typically 4-6 per annum, and WhatsApp Groups for Youth, Senior, Coaches and Judges providing information and links direct to your phone – Please contact Mandy Rodgers to be added to the WhatsApp group relevant to you.
Over the coming months we are able to offer a variety of opportunities:
Inter County
Inter County qualification has started! Lots of qualifying events are organised throughout the region, so it is time to get organised and get your qualification sorted. All qualifiers can be found on the regional training page here.
Read more about the qualification criteria below.
Wiltshire Senior & Youth Inter County Qualifiers
Glebe Farm, Westbury | Anne Keen | 8 March
An evening with Alan Davies
We are so lucky to have Carl and Charlotte’s famous groom Alan Davies come to Sparsholt College on 16 Feb to talk to us about his role, share tips and answer questions about horse turnout and care. Book on Horse Monkey.
Eyes on, Hands Ready
Interactive emergency care and practical wound management with Emiliano Espinar at Sparsholt college on 24 Feb.
Oxfordshire members evening
25 February | from 18.30 | The White Hart, Nettlebed
Find out what else we offer our members and meet your County Ambassador. Have your say and help us plan lots of events in Oxfordshire for you to come to. Rules and membership explained.
Managing your hormones
26 February | 19.00 (online)
The menopause and peri-menopause, presented by Kathryn Howard MSc UKCC Level & Jackie McCormick HPD, DHP, MNCH - Clinical Hypnotherapist.
It's all in the head (from front to back)
17 May 2026 | Hartpury
Presented by Anna Gorman Cheltenham Equine Vets, Russell Guire of Centaur Biomechanics and Damian Hallan - understanding how your horse thinks
Maximising mental health
Milly Paton Horsecraft | A series of workshops focusing on you!
A wellbeing based approach for horses and their humans
Book on Horse Monkey.
2026 Team opportunities
The dates and venues are now announced for our regional teams … Inter County Challenge, Inter Regional and Home Nations. These are fabulous competitions giving you the opportunity to make new friends and experience the thrill of representing your region. Please see the regional teams page for updates on qualification criteria. Start planning now for your qualification to represent our regional teams. Flexi training is a great way to achieve the participation criteria … just make sure you book through Horse Monkey!
Squadding for Youth riders
It is time to renew your squadding for 2026! We are running a series of squadding and horse care events throughout the region, including the Channel Islands. Check out Horse Monkey for dates and venues.
Improve your preparation for Championships
We have some test riding days prior to regional championships at the championship venues to help with your preparation and receive some valuable tips on how to maximise your marks. If championships are not on your radar but you are keen to progress… look out for Soho have a go shows where you can try out a new level and identify key training objectives.
Test training day (including ICC 2026 Q)
23 February | Douglas Hibbert | Bonfire Hill Farm
Test training day (including ICC 2026 Q)
10 March | Douglas Hibbert | Bonfire Hill Farm
Dressage training
2026 Dressage training at Haie Fleurie, Jersey
Tina Burrow | 7 March | Book on Horse Monkey 
2026 Dressage training at BS Geurnsey
Tina Burrow | 8 March | Book on Horse Monkey
- Book 1-1 training
- Test riding with feedback
- Horse care (Youth)
- Squad assessment (Youth)
2026 camps
Plan your intensive training camps now for 2026.
Save the dates! All available to reserve your place now.
| Date | Location | Coaches |
| 28 & 29 January - Senior Camp | Unicorn Trust, Stow, Gloucestershire | Kate Cowell & Damian Hallam |
| 16 & 17 February - Senior, Para, Youth and Virtus Camp | Sparsholt College, Winchester, Hampshire | Erin Orford, Nicky du Plessis & Damian Hallam |
| 11 & 12 April - Senior, Para and Youth | Duchy College, Callington, Cornwall | Douglas HIbbert, Damian Hallam & Nicky du Plessis |
| 10 & 11 June - Senior, Para and Youth | Chard Equestrian, Chard, Somerset | Alice Oppenehemer & Damian Hallam |
| 26 & 27 October - Youth | Unicorn Trust, Stow, Gloucestershire | Coming soon |
| 31 October & 1 November - Senior, Para and Youth | Unicorn Trust, Stow, Gloucestershire | Coming soon |
Duchy Camp | Stoke Climsland, Cornwall
11 & 12 April 2026
Enjoy two days of exceptional coaching both on and off horse with guest coaches Damian Hallam & Douglas Hibbert.
Workshops include:
- EQ bands
- Test riding
- Goal setting and analysis
- Equine pilates
- Sports massage therapy
