🐴🌟 Hobby Horse Competition at Oakridge Arena in Newark! 🌟🐴

📍 Oakridge Arena, Swinderby Rd, Collingham, Newark NG23 7NZ
📅 Sunday 30th November 2025

We are looking forward to bringing our exciting Hobby Horse Competition to this premium indoor arena (with a lovely café) for the second time! 🏇

Expect a full day of fun-filled activities and thrilling races – whether you’re a total beginner, a seasoned jumper, or a fan of fancy dress, there’s something here for every hobby horse enthusiast! 💖🎉

🧡 Everyone’s welcome – including children with any range of disability or neurodiversity. We’re always happy to help make things easier – just ask! 😊

All classes may be sponsored with prizes. If you would like to be a sponsor, send or present a prize and be included in our social media marketing of the event and afterwards, with pictures of the prize giving, please click here https://hobby-horses.co.uk/hobby-horse-shop/event-opportunities/sponsorship/

🕙 Event Timings

10am – Check in, collect your rider number and warm up! Parents can grab a coffee and chill in or near the beautiful restaurant inside the arena. 

🏅 Ring 1 – Jumping Fun
1. 30cm Show Jumping – Clear round + timed jump off.
2. 40cm
3. 50cm
4. 60cm
5. 70cm

6. Accumulator – Dash around and collect points in 30 seconds ⏱️

🎭 Ring 2 – Creative & Speedy Challenges
7. Mounted Games – Obstacle madness – how fast can you go? ⛳🏃‍♀️

8. Barrel Racing – Classic cloverleaf race around barrels 🌀
9. Best Turned Out / Fancy Dress – Style your pony! Optional rider costume too 👗🎀

Break for Raffle and Star Of The Day

10. Chase Me, Charlie – One jump gets higher each go. Will you make it? 🔥

11. Grand National – Teams of 3 (that we create) compete to win medals!

12. Dressage Freesytle –  👫 (singles or pairs)

👧 Parents + non-participating siblings = FREE

Class Options:

• First Timer Special – 1 class = £10.00
• 4 classes = £40.00
• 6 classes = £60.00
• Unlimited classes + FREE loan pony = £90.00 🐴💃
  On-the-day classes = £11.00 each (no multi-class discount)
  Loan Pony: £5.00

📣 Got questions?

Give Zoe a call on +44 7889 224677 or email  info@hobby-horses.co.uk

🎟️ Please book in advance to secure your spot!
📵 Sorry, no dogs allowed at this venue.

🛑 Important Note: Hobby Horse Adventures provides the activities, but this is a parent-supervised event. We accept no liability for accidents or theft.
✅ A trained first aider and DBS-enhanced safeguarding lead will be on site.

Get ready for racing and jumping at the most exciting competition of the year! 🎉🐎💫
Let’s make memories together at Oakridge Arena! 💕