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September/October 2016 • VOLUME XVI NUMBER 6
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September/ October 2016
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FEATURE Annabelle Harvey-Mason and Griashall Gethin, with their friends on Bognor Regis Beach in West Sussex.
Bognor Regis Beach Annabelle Harvey-Mason said: “You don’t have to pay for Bognor beach. I would highly recommend it and it’s a great place to have a nice long stretch of gallop or just to simply school your pony/horse. Everyone is friendly down there and love seeing livestock and children having fun . Most people we pass take pictures or selfies with us and the horses. We usually park outside the beach huts or in the car park in west park you don’t have to pay to park either. In the winter you can go at any time but in the summer it is always after 6pm due to it being quite busy and lots of little children about.”
Blythe Britton and Sandy riding on Camber Sands.
Bet Wright and Claire Yearsley riding on Camber Sands on a March day, when there was a wind chill of minus 1. Claire said: “The combined ages of both horses and riders is 137!”
Local riders at the Beach Kent, Sussex and Hampshire all have wonderful sandy beaches which are perfect for riding on. We have been sent some stunning pictures by readers of their favourite beaches for riding and we hope you enjoy the following images as much as we have. You might even be tempted to try riding somewhere new and if you do, remember to send us a picture. Picnic at Sandwich Bay Beach with Hemi Spinney and Bobbin Jarman.
Helen Francis and Bruno at Goring Beach.
Niamh Langan and friend on Jubilee and Flash at Camber Sands
Hollie Leathem and Red Ruby at Camber Sands.
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Isabelle Sheehy on Whintor Fiery Brown and Joanne Sheehy on Dymock Ice Dancer at Sandwich Bay in Kent.
Jourdan Collison and Teddy at Margate Beach.
Sandwich Bay Jamie Sheehy said: “You can ride at Sandwich Bay before 9am and after 7pm between 1st May to 1st October and at any time outside of those dates. There is a toll gate and the cost is £10 (if being manned) with plenty of parking all along beach. You can ride when it is low tide and half way between high tide and low tide. It’s best to park closer to the Golf Club Hotel as there is more sand down there, just watch out for the odd nudist!”
Josie Crew and Zebedee at Camber Sands. Josie said: “We went in the early morning, just before Christmas last year.”
Phoebe Harvey-Mason and her Pony Club pony in the sea at Bognor Regis.
Sam Scarett with Brodie and her dog, Poppy, at Sandwich Bay in Kent.
Claudia Hammond and Tilly at Camber Sands.
Pic by Frog and Field
Kim Taylor and Millie at Normans Bay. Kim said: “I love taking my horses to the beach as it’s a great way for them to let off steam, whilst having a great time. Both my horses love the water and it’s an amazing experience feeling them swim underneath you.”
Kerry Woodhouse and friends at Camber Sands.
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