WHEN YOU ENTER THIS EVENT, YOU ACCEPT OUR WAIVER. PLEASE READ THE WAIVER

About Fernances Creek and Jump in the Vines

Fernances Creek Riding Club is an EA Affiliated Club situated on a 220 acre haflinger horse  farm in the Hunter Valley near the village of Laguna and Wollombi. We host cross county and showjumping events for groups, breed haflinger horses and provide Ride & Stay Airbnb type accommodation for riders and horses.

Winter Clinic is an annual 2 day event (you can ride one day only, if you choose) that is packed full of cross country, showjumping and gourmet food for our guests. We bring in quality coaches, provide camping, yards and a relaxing social atmosphere. We provide gourmet lunches both days for riders and spectators that book in. It's a great weekend! 

Things To Know Before You Enter:

1. There are no refunds two weeks prior to closing. If you cannot make the clinic for any reason, it will be up to you to find a replacement on Facebook or through your friends. We do have a waitlist and will help you any way we can. We have to pay coaches and catering no matter what. If you are late or miss your class, you cannot join another class if it is full.

2. You need to be an EA member or you can join our club and ride at our events. You can join our club on Nominate Clubs and select Fernances Creek as the club to join.

3. You need to wear an approved EA vest and helmet. Check the Equestrian Australia website for any questions on gear.

4. You can choose to ride only one day but 2 day riders and campers will have priority on entries and yards on the waitlist.

5. We have limited yards and are only offering them to 2 day riders or 1 day riders that are camping. When you enter, book your yard and camping package immediately so you are not disappointed. We do not offer day yards at all, so you have to tie up to your float.

YOU ARE WELCOME TO BYO YARDS AT NO CHARGE

4. We provide rider lunches and you must order additional lunches for non-riding guests under options when you enter.. Catering orders are placed early to ensure food can be sourced.

5. You need to bring breakfast. We offer complimentary coffee and tea in the clubhouse always.

6. You need to bring dinner meat to cook on the BBQ for Saturday night. We make the BBQ and microwave available to you in the clubhouse. You can book dinner with us but we only offer sides, salads and dessert, you can book this under options.

7. You must bring a cooler for your drinks and meat as our fridge will be totally full. Bring your water bottle to refill in the clubhouse, we do not have plastic water bottles for sale.

8. Dogs must be kept on a led at all times. We prefer that dogs do not come as so many people have dogs. We love dogs but not in large numbers.

9. All cars and floats must stay in the designated parking area.

10. 2 day riders and campers get a discount.

How to Enter this Event:

Choose a Saturday Class and a Sunday Class if you want to ride both days. 2  days riders will receive a discount,

Book your 1 or 2 day camping/yard package. There are no day yards but you can BYO yards.

If you have guests and want to book extra lunches or dinner, do this under options.

Format of the Weekend: We will keep the home fires burning!

Friday Afternoon: Campers arrive, clubhouse and campfire open. BYO Friday night dinner and Saturday morning breakfast. Check out Wollombi for other dining options, bookings: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valley/restaurants?gclid=Cj0KCQiArt6PBhCoARIsAMF5wagjo-k4mVnk-I7gsAFfpONqPg_S42MOMcZnxI3xQWZwZOVeWK3oN08aAg3GEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

The Great Northern Trading Post is open for dinner, book it direct with them.

Saturday

Classes 8:00 - 16:30 Give yourself plenty of travelling time.

Check in at the Clubhouse- complimentary coffee. 

If you have SJ go to the SJ area. If you have XC go to the XC area. Warm up but no jumping till instructor arrives.

Lunch 12:00-1:00 in the clubhouse

Campfire from 16:30. Dinner 18:30 Campfire- till late

Sunday

Classes 8:00 - 16:30 Give yourself plenty of travelling time.

Check in at the Clubhouse- complimentary coffee. 

If you have SJ go to the SJ area. If you have XC go to the XC area. Warm up but no jumping till instructor arrives.

Lunch 12:00-1:00 in the clubhouse

Finish 16:30

About Charlie Brister

Charlie does not need much of an introduction as he is a sought after coach, trainer and 3 star rider. Charlie has trained in Europe and the US and provides some valuable coaching to all levels of riders.

Watch Charlie Ride: https://vimeo.com/127589913

More about Charlie:https://bristerequestrian.com/coaching/

About Jess Somerfield

Jess Somerfield is a sought after coach that we are pleased to welcome back to Fernances Creek. Jess is a very successful rider and trainer. Currently winning at 2 and 3 star level, Jess will provide you with skills and strategies to improve your riding. Watch Jess Ride:https://vimeo.com/341899441

Jessica Somerfield is a professional and experienced rider - having competed at international 3*** level in eventing and ridden/trained horses for elite dressage, eventing and Show jumping. Also producing many horses for breeders/owners through to FEI Level in various disciplines.

Current EA NCAS Level 1 Coach. Coaching riders from beginners to elite competitors. Ensuring a true understanding of the philosophies behind riding, getting optimal results from horses & riders and helping every rider improve and achieve their goals - no matter how big or small. Jess is based near Denman.