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02/11/2026

🚨 Unaffiliated dressage show this Sunday – IT IS TIME TO ENTER! 🐴

⏰ Entries close tomorrow (if classes are not full, late entries are accepted until Thursday)! Don’t miss out – get your entries in now!

🏆 CLASSES FOR EVERY LEVEL Lead Rein • Have a go • Intro • Prelim • Novice • Elementary

✨ HAVE A GO CLASS

We want EVERYONE to have the opportunity to get involved!
Our special Have a Go class is all about making dressage fun, relaxed and accessible. Riders can use alternative tack, ground assistance, make special requests, wear dress-down attire and benefit from other safe adjustments to BD rules.
No pressure, no fuss – just the chance to get out there, build confidence and enjoy your horse! 💙

🏆 GO FOR GOLD – WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP!

Why not make it a winter challenge?
🥇 Points are awarded to 1st–6th place in every class throughout the series.
🎉 Then, on Championship Finale Day – Sunday 11 April 2027, we'll crown the champions and award prizes to those with the highest accumulated points in each class!

💙 EVERY ENTRY MAKES A DIFFERENCE

By entering, you're doing more than enjoying a fantastic day with your horse. You're supporting our charity! Every entry helps us provide riding and other nature-based activities for disabled and disadvantaged individuals.
Your support helps change lives – one hoofbeat at a time. 🐴🌿

📣 DON'T MISS OUT – ENTER HERE: https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=573041

📋 Some dressage tests (not BD tests) are available on our website: https://www.theavoncentre.org.uk/events

📧 Got questions? Contact Sara: [email protected]

SPREAD THE WORD! Tag your riding buddies, share with your friends and come and join us!💙🐴❄️💙

31/10/2026

🐴 Yesterday’s Countryside Challenge Competition 🌞

What a lovely day we had! Our Countryside Challenge competitions are always such friendly and welcoming occasions, bringing together riders who are new to competing alongside those with more experience. There really is something for everyone, and it's wonderful to see everyone enjoying themselves!

We were thrilled to welcome riders from Wellow and Lyncombe Lodge RDA groups. Some of their riders had the opportunity to ride The Avon Centre horses and achieved some fantastic results too!

Every single participant went home with a well-deserved rosette, and even the sunshine came out to join in the fun! 🌞 Our judge was full of praise for the riders, recognising their hard work and efforts with lovely comments and some great scores.

A huge well done to all the wonderful riders, volunteers and supporters. Thank you for making it such a happy and successful day. We loved seeing everyone giving it their best and enjoying their time with horses! 💛🐴

28/10/2026

❄️🐴 The next Winter Dressage show is almost here 🐴❄️

We’re delighted to invite you to our unaffiliated indoor dressage shows on Sunday 8/11!

Whether you’re new to dressage, returning to the sport, or simply looking for a relaxed and supportive competition, there’s something for everyone. 💙

🏆 Classes:
Lead Rein • Intro • Prelim • Novice • Elementary

✨ Have a Go Class

Our special Have a Go class is all about making dressage accessible and enjoyable. Riders can use any tack, ground assistance, special requests, dress-down attire and other safe adjustments to BD rules to enable horse and rider to have a go.

It’s about building confidence, having fun and giving everyone the opportunity to take part! 🥰

🏆 Winter Dressage Series Championship

Each show can be entered individually, but you can also compete for our 7-event Winter Dressage Series Championship.

Points are awarded to competitors placed 1st–6th in each class throughout the series. On Championship Finale Day — Sunday 11 April 2027, prizes will be awarded to those with the highest accumulated points in each class. 🎉🏆

💙 Your entry makes a difference

Every entry directly supports our charity, helping us provide riding and other nature-based activities for disabled and disadvantaged individuals.

So, by joining us for a day of dressage, you’re not only supporting your own riding journey — you’re helping us make a real difference to others too. 🐴🌿💙

👉 Information & entries:
https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=573041

Some of the tests are published on our website (not BD tests): https://www.theavoncentre.org.uk/events

📧 Questions? Email Sara: [email protected]

We can’t wait to welcome you and your horses! Please tag your friends! ❄️🐴💙

27/10/2026

✂️🐴 Fresh clips for Dora and Harry! ❤️

As their winter coats come through, clipping helps horses who are in regular work stay comfortable during exercise. A thick winter coat can cause them to sweat more and take longer to dry off afterwards, so clipping helps them cool down more efficiently and makes after-work care easier.

Of course, keeping them warm and cosy with appropriate rugging and care is just as important as the temperatures drop! 🧥❄️

A shout-out to our lovely yard team for all the care and attention they give our horses every day, keeping them happy, healthy and looking so well. ❤️🐴

Looking smart, Dora and Harry! 😍

23/10/2026

Voting is OPEN 🗳️

Tegan, who started her riding journey at The Avon Centre, has been nominated for FEI Inspire award! This year, Coco and Tegan became the first pair to represent Jamaica in Para Dressage at a World Championships 🇯🇲

To vote for them, please follow the link: www.fei.org/awards

Tegan VC - Para Dressage Rider

22/10/2026

🎄✨ AVON WINTERLAND IS FILLING UP! ✨🎄

🎅🐴 Join us at The Avon Centre on Sunday 29th November, 10am–4pm for a magical festive day out filled with Christmas cheer, wonderful horses and unforgettable winter memories! ❄️✨

🐴 Ride through our magical trail to the North Pole 🦄 Meet our wonderful horses and adorable Shetland ponies 🎠 Have a go on our horse simulator 🎅 Visit Santa’s Grotto and meet his elves 🎁 Browse festive stalls, enter our raffle and tombola ☕ Enjoy delicious food and drinks

🎟️ Our activity sessions are filling up fast! 👀✨ If you're interested in joining in with our horse rides, Shetland sessions, horse simulator or Santa’s Grotto, don't hesitate to book to avoid missing out! ❤️🐴

🎄 Entry to Avon Winterland is FREE, with some activities payable and bookable in advance.

👉 Ready to book? Head to our online booking system, ECPRO: 🔗 https://avon-riding-centre.ecpro.co.uk/

Simply create an account if you don't already have one, add your participants as riders, and head to the What's On Calendar to book your favourite activities.

ℹ️ Find out more here: 🔗 https://www.theavoncentre.org.uk/avonwinterland

💙 Every penny raised helps support The Avon Centre’s work providing riding and nature-based activities for disabled and disadvantaged people, making every visit even more meaningful.

So gather your family and friends, bring your Christmas spirit and come and make some magical winter memories with us! 🎄✨

📅 Sunday 29th November | 10am–4pm 📍 The Avon Centre, Kings Weston Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QT 🚗 Free parking available on site.

🎅 Who’s joining us for a little Christmas magic? Let us know in the comments! 👇❤️

Address

The Avon Centre, Kingsweston Road
Henbury
BS107QT

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 7:30pm
Thursday	9am - 7:30pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Website

http://www.theavoncentre.org.uk/

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