Southdown & Eridge Hunt
The Southdown & Eridge Hunt kennels are located in Ringmer, East Sussex near to the South Downs, with country covering part of East Sussex, West Sussex and West Kent. The hunt was formed in 1981 by the amalgamation of the Southdown Hunt and the Eridge Hunt. Since 18th February 2005, the Southdown & Eridge continue to hunt with hounds, but do so within the law and restrictions of the Hunting Act 2004.
The hunt meet regularly during open season, although meets do take place on other days over the Christmas period and for children's meets during school holidays. The Hunt welcome visitors and supporters, mounted or on foot. Mounted followers should make prior arrangements with the Honorary Secretaries.
The hunt meet regularly during open season, although meets do take place on other days over the Christmas period and for children's meets during school holidays. The Hunt welcome visitors and supporters, mounted or on foot. Mounted followers should make prior arrangements with the Honorary Secretaries.
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SEH Point to Point Godstone Sunday 9 April WEATHER FORECAST IS AMAZING - PACK YOUR PICNICS! Including The Inaugural Sue Webb Memorial Side Saddle Dash Click here for more details PONY RACING 11.30 SIDE SADDLE DEMO AND DASH 12.30 HOUND PARADE - 1.30 HORSE RACING - 2.15 see also sehptp.co.uk for more details Riding side saddle in 2017: Riding side saddle is experiencing a resurgence in 2017. There was a time when riding in this elegant way was losing popularity and ladies were choosing to ride astride, even though it was thought their body shape could not cope with sitting on a horse in such a way. Many will have seen the beautiful elegant riders in the main rings at their local agricultural show but 2017 sees the Inaugural Side Saddle Dash here in the South East at the Southdown and Eridge Point to Point Races on Sunday 9th April, 2017 at Godstone, Surrey. Riders will enjoy a fast and furious dash around the course of approximately 7 furlongs, which will be a fabulous spectacle of side saddle riding at pace across country. Not only will riders be raising adrenalin levels; each rider will be sponsored to raise funds for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance. Entries are coming in from around the country including Susan Oakes from Ireland, who holds the World Record for puissance wall jumping and triple bar jumping clearing an amazing 6’ 8”. Side Saddle riders from Area 8 Side Saddle Association, who include several adult and junior National Champions, are giving a demonstration of side saddle riding showing both traditional and period costumes; a great trip down memory lane! The commentary will involve members of the public with displays of saddles and historical items of clothing. The side saddle riders will be invited to accompany hounds parading on the course, thus giving the race goers the chance to see this beautiful art of riding up close. For the public this is a unique opportunity to watch and learn about a sport which has had a major influence throughout the centuries and is enjoying an incredible revival of interest today. Many levels of riders are enjoying this elegant sport – male and female! This has all the ingredients for a thrilling day and is causing much interest locally and nationally – a date not to be missed. 
We will be building JUMPS in the next couple of weeks, as soon as the ground softens - because the ground has been so hard, we are slightly delayed and would really appreciate a huge turnout to help.
We did it.... The SEH won the inter hunt relay at SoE!
Exciting final, firstly beating the Old Surrey & Burstow then defeating the Mid Surrey Drag in the final heat! Well done team Craig McClelland, Belinda Penny, Jodie Hearth and Tj Fuller and qualifying on Friday with Deenah Poulton. 
Our Inter Hunt Relay Team Claim the TOP HONOURS at South of England Show.Craig and his handsome hunter Sam come 10th at the infamous ESRM Scurry!
Not a course for the faint hearted .... our SEH Hunt member Craig completed a very brave race on his wonderful horse Sam. Our huge congratulations to them - a fantastic effort!
SEH Junior Member Makes a Strong Finish
We are very proud of TB - one of our younger and very enthusiastic members at SEH, and the only member of the Eridge Pony Club to race at their race day at Lingfield Park on Monday.
Theo finished 6th in a strong field of 12 ponies (his pony is 13.2 and those ahead of him were 14.2!) and was presented with the prize for the most technically ridden race. HRH the Princess Royal attended this meeting because it was the 80th anniversary of the Eridge (Hunt Branch) of the Pony Club and Theo was given the job of presenting her with a bouquet on behalf of the EPC. The Princess Royal presented Joanna Tindall, the District Commissioner, with the Cubitt Award for her more than 20 years of service to the Pony Club. Our congratulations - well done - we will watch his progress over the winter season! Tumbler's Tally!
TURNOUT COMPETITION!During the season, a person involved with our hunt will be casting their eyes over all horses and riders, to find the consistently best turned out combination throughout the season.
Clean brushed tails, beautiful plaits, clean boots......they will be watching! The winner will be announced at the end of the season and a prize awarded. 
For just £15, you can sponsor a hound for the season. Maggie has kindly arranged this and you can choose the hound you wish to sponsor - you will get a certificate and a photo of the hound you have chosen. Please contact Maggie for a list of the hounds still wanting kind people to sponsor them!.
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2016/17 SeasonPlease press 'Play' to view our gallery. If the photo in the gallery has a watermark on it, please respect the copyright of the photographer, and purchase the photo! Visit their website that is on the watermark. Our photographers are very generous - please support them as well.
The Winning Inter Hunt Showjumping Team! Many congratulations to Ali, Deena and Chrissie
SEH Trail Layers setting off to do their job at Opening Meet!
 Top hunting artist Rosemary Coates was commissioned to paint a map of the Southdown and Eridge Hunt country. If you would like a copy, please contact the Honorary Secretaries to order yours.
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