On a rainy Saturday in March some of our members took a road trip to Richmond to watch a Western Riding Demo. The demo was given by Emma Chapman Training and her team of fantastic riders and their amazing horses.
The demo began with Emma giving an introduction of the riders that were there on the day and their horses including their preferred disciplines and experience. She then went on to give an overview of the different  disciplines of western riding and the different dress styles for each. 

Well yet again the weather interfered with this social ride. With the morning weather proving not as bad as forecast a decision was made that the ride would go ahead. A few of our hardy riders set off from different locations with the full intention of meeting at various route points. Unfortunately hail storms, gusty winds and blizzarding snow soon made conditions too difficult and unsafe and the riders had to admit defeat and turn for home.
However, in true Pole Moor fashion the riders did eventually meet up at the Wils O Nats for a cheeky drink albeit not on horses.
There is a still a possibility of the ride taking place at a later date and we do hope to organise more social rides for 2018 so keep an eye on our event page. 
If you would like to lead a ride or have an idea for a route please get in touch with a member of the committee with further details.