SOUTHDOWN & ERIDGE HUNT

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.

2016 HUNT RIDES - DATES PUBLISHED - THESE ARE HUGELY POPULAR AND A GREAT WAY TO START THE SEASON - DON'T MISS THEM!

Our hugely popular
Glynde Hunt Ride
with optional jumps and rosettes to all is on Saturday 10th September - Date for the diary and a great day out.

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Our Inter Hunt Relay Team Claim the TOP HONOURS at South of England Show.

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.

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!

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Tumbler's Tally!

This year, we have decided to keep tally of all Tumblers! All fines for falls are as follow:

Fall - any involuntary/voluntary dismount from your horse!

Adult = £10 per fall
Child = £5 per fall

Our Senior Master along with all the other Masters, will be collecting your cash.

There will be a suitable prize for the leading tumbler at the end of the season!

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.

Thanks to all that enjoyed the HUNT RIDES - It was great to see so many new faces. We look forward to seeing you all out and about soon. ...'Great Atmosphere'...'Met Some Fantastic People'...'Incredible ride, super hosts and great food' .....'Was great to get my horse used to the hounds without being stressed as he is new to hunting'....'What a friendly Hunt'....'Can't wait for the next Hunt Ride' .

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!.

Fancy joining the jump building team?

Able helpers to assist building jumps - if you are good with timber, or can take instructions, or are strong, or have a trailer and vehicle, or can make bacon butties, or can make cakes - we have busy fun days planned . Please contact sehinformation@gmail.com

2015/2016 Season

Please 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!

We welcome our new Huntsman and Master to SEH - Oliver Hill

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.