Lou_x I'm U18 and I've kickstarted it all!! LOL So I'm sure you could, just as long as we all promise to behave!
Severnmiles - if you read my post in reply to Nic's, my geography is shocking anyway, and I don't know the area's, so thought it'd be better if the welsh, scots and irish organised their own areas.
Sounds great!
Oh and sorry, I might just be being stupid, but what does HHO mean? :s
I would be in area 1, and I don't know where you would put it (as its in Staffs.) but don't forget Eland Lodge!
Would suggest that you get a provisional price / date from a venue, than advertise these one at a time to get takers.
You will need to consider the abilities of riders (you dont need a top trainer at 75 cms, a riding club trainer could be better / cheaper), if you are looking PN / N then a good trainer will be of benefit. If you have big groups, then you could have both, and some just going it alone.
Personally I would advise just having a schooling session, grouping yourselves up & going & having fun to start with. If that goes well then have the added dilemma of pinning down a trainer.
Just for schooling, drop outs are not a problem, as you will be paying by the rider, but if a trainer wants a fixed hourly rate, then drop outs will be a problem.
Showjumps midweek are easy to organise, XC 7 days a week, but not November - February, cafe or meeting place also easy. We could do a deal on day stables and a meal if you want to be civilised, as I am sure many other venues could do
Only just seen this post, what a good idea. If anyone is interested in using my new yard I can offer first class Indoor & Outdoor facilities. A good few SJ Instructors (from a novice level to GP. Also we have many good BD trainers nearby. Anyone interested let me know. Presently trying to sort out some training & fun days.
Oops. Forgot to mention we are Lancs A59 between Clitheroe & Preston.
Count me and friends in....We're in cambridge so could be area 2 or 3 if not too far east.
Can we suggest Hill House, Harlton, Ltle Downham.... or Keysoe?!