The Gosling Cup and PC Area 8 70cm Eventing Qualifier

09/11/2023

We are delighted to announce that the 2024 Gosling Cup and the 70cm Eventing Qualifier will be hosted by the Suffolk Hunt branch and will take place on 16th June 2024 at Ickworth Park.

Watch this space for more information!

27/08/2023

The photographer for the Event was Richard Weller-Poley. Photos will be available to view online in the next day or so on

Richard Weller-Poley Photography, comprising Richard & his wife Isobel, have been trading since 1993. They specialise in event photography; however, Richard has been photographing since he was a teenager in many different genres including portraiture, weddings, pet & family commissions and industry/...

27/08/2023

Also huge congratulations to the East Essex PC team who won the Team 70cm and have qualified for the Regional Championships in September.

27/08/2023

And our Individual Overall Gosling 2023 Champion - Georgina Haigh for Essex Hunt North PC riding the gorgeous Pickle

27/08/2023

A huge congratulations to our Gosling Cup Team Champions 2023 - Essex Hunt North! 🎉🎉🎉

27/08/2023

Drum roll please … Prize giving has started !

27/08/2023

Cross country is underway !

26/08/2023

Live scoring for the Regional 70cm classes and the 80cm ODE are available on the Pony Clubs Results website

Provisional scores are delivered during competitions.

26/08/2023

Information on the Gosling Cup can be found on Pony Club Results website https://www.ponyclubresults.co.uk/events/event.php?eventid=3477

Live scoring for the Gosling Cup will be available on the day - just scan the QR code

26/08/2023

Good luck to everyone competing at the Area 8 70cm Regional qualifier and Gosling Cup tomorrow! The arenas are up, the sun will be shining and all our wonderful helpers are looking forward to welcoming you all to Stratford Hills. We particularly are looking forward to seeing so many young competitors taking part in what will be for many their first Team event and hope you all have a fun filled day!

25/08/2023

The Gosling and 80cm Cross Country Course

Please note these photos are a guide and that the jumps may be subject to change including dressing until 2pm Saturday 26th August and you should walk the course after this point to ensure you have familiarised yourself with the final course particularly the L options

25/08/2023

The 70cm cross country course.

Please note these photos are a guide and that the jumps may be subject to change including dressing until 2pm Saturday 26th August and you should walk the course after this point to ensure you have familiarised yourself with the final course.

25/08/2023

Gates will be open from 6.30am on Sunday and there will be someone on hand to direct you where to go as there will specific parking area for each Branch to ensure that teams (Gosling and 70/80cms) and individuals can be together.

25/08/2023

The last of our sponsors of the Gosling Cup that we would like to thank is Reason Homes.

About Reason Homes
Founded in 1968 we are a local builder of quality new homes in East Anglia, building throughout Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex. Reason homes are immensely proud of the important contribution that the company has made over the years to affordable housing the region.
With decades of experience we pride ourselves on attention to detail, focusing on the highest specification and standards with our interior and exterior design, reflecting both traditional and modern concepts where build quality is paramount. You can be sure that your home has been designed and built to last. for additional peace of mind each new home comes with an NBC 10 year warranty.

24/08/2023

Times are now available via our website:

https://branches.pcuk.org/essexsuffolk/gosling-cup-2023-and-area-8-70cm-regional-eventing-qualifier/

Or on Pony Club Results:

Regional Qualifier: 70cm / 70cm PLUS and open ODE https://www.ponyclubresults.co.uk/events/event.php?eventid=3488

Gosling Cup - https://www.ponyclubresults.co.uk/events/event.php?eventid=3477

Provisional scores are delivered during competitions.

24/08/2023

The team have been busy prepping the site at Stratford Hills for a busy day of competition on Sunday, with the Goslings casting their eyes over all the proceedings! They have declared the ground as ‘perfect’!

22/08/2023

With only a few days to go before The Big Day we are keen to thank all our sponsors who have supported us in providing financial contributions, help and promotional material as well as those very important Gosling Cup prizes, one of those companies being Pink Rose.

PinkRose was born out of the old school purse belt. Fun and funky stretch belts add colour and practicality. The Cup winners shall each receive a stretch belt in the infamous pony club colour-way.
PinkRose is founded by the Hunter family who have all been avid Essex and Suffolk Pony Club members. They have competed in The Gosling Cup over the years and love all that it represents within the horse and pony club community.

Thank you!

21/08/2023

** The Cross Country courses will be open for walking on Saturday 26th August 2023 from 2pm - 6pm **

21/08/2023

Times for all classes will be published from 6pm Thursday 24th August 2023 with links from Essex and Suffolk PC website

A Branch of The Pony Club.

19/08/2023

We are fortunate to have the support of many excellent schools in the area including Holmwood House School

Set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds in Colchester, Holmwood House provides an academically rigorous, yet balanced education to enable every child to thrive and achieve their full potential. Small class sizes allow teachers to create inspirational learning environments and provide pupils with individual support, stretch and challenge. The academic curriculum is supported by an extensive programme of sport, music, art, drama and overnight stays.

Preschool Expansion
Due to the increased popularity of their Preschool, Holmwood House has taken the decision to expand their Pre-school provision from September 2023 and will now be taking 2 year olds on to their Lexden site.

Academic Ambition - Now Offering GCSEs
Already well established as a successful prep school, who regularly send their children to local Grammar Schools, Holmwood House has recently made the exciting announcement that it is expanding the school up to the age of 16 (Year 11), so pupils can now stay on and sit their GCSEs. This exciting development will give pupils the opportunity to continue on at Holmwood House and enjoy an academically rigorous curriculum supported by a wide range of enrichment opportunities and exceptional pastoral care.

To book a visit please contact our Admissions Registrar at 01206 673750 or
[email protected]

Holmwood House School, Chitts Hill, Colchester, CO3 9ST

www.holmwood.house

With many thanks to Holmwood House

17/08/2023

Thank you to W H Collier who are another generous sponsor of this years Gosling Cup!

W H Collier have been producing handmade bricks the traditional way since 1863. We manufacture bricks in both metric and imperial sizes, specials and bespoke bricks made to your requirements. Our small team share a deep commitment to the heritage and distinctive qualities of our bricks. Please feel free to contact us with your requirements or come and visit our yard in Marks Tey.

13/08/2023

With thanks to Saracen Horse Feeds for their kind support of the Gosling Cup for another year.

Saracen Horse feeds have been making Animal feed in Kent for over 200 years and pride themselves on the quality, innovation and science behind their products. They are the only UK horse feed manufacturer to work in partnership with Kentucky Equine Research.
Saracen are delighted to able to sponsor the Gosling cup for the second year running.
We think its important to support local long standing events and also the next generation of riders.

13/08/2023

Entries for the Area 8 70cm eventing team and individual qualifiers close tomorrow so please make sure you get your entries in (via DCs/Team Managers only on WebCollect https://webcollect.org.uk/esssuffolk/event/area-8-70cm-regional-eventing-qualifier )

The 80cm class for non Gosling Cup branches also closes tomorrow. Competitors can make their own entries direct https://webcollect.org.uk/esssuffolk/event/80cm-ode-by-invitation-only

The ground at Stratford Hills is looking perfect!

TO BE COMPLETED BY DCS OR TEAM MANAGERS ONLY AREA 8 70CM REGIONAL EVENTING QUALIFIER Sunday 27 th August 2023 Stratford Hills Livery Yard, Stratford St Mary CO7 6NE (to be run alongside the Gosling Cup 2023 competition) CLASSES: CLASS 1...

07/08/2023

Entries are also open for the Area 8 Regional 70cm and 70cm PLUS Eventing Qualifier. Entries close on 14th August 2023

TO BE COMPLETED BY DCS OR TEAM MANAGERS ONLY AREA 8 70CM REGIONAL EVENTING QUALIFIER Sunday 27 th August 2023 Stratford Hills Livery Yard, Stratford St Mary CO7 6NE (to be run alongside the Gosling Cup 2023 competition) CLASSES: CLASS 1...

07/08/2023

The link to WebCollect for final entries to the Gosling Cup is now live so please can all DCs/ Team Managers that are submitting teams and individuals make final entries confirming members of their teams and individuals and payments by 11th AUGUST 2023. https://webcollect.org.uk/esssuffolk/event/gosling-cup-2023

If you do have questions please don't hesitate to contact Lynsey Tyte on 07709 412284

We are looking forward to a great day (with hopefully perfect ground conditions - there is one upside to all this rain!)

ONLY ENTRIES FROM THE FOLLOWING BRANCHES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS EVENT: Cambridgeshire Hunt, East Essex Hunt, Enfield Chase, Essex and Suffolk Hunt, Essex Farmers Hunt, Essex Hunt North, Essex Union Hunt, Essex Union South, Newmarket and Thurlow, Puckeridge Hunt, Puckeridge Western, Suffolk Hunt...

07/08/2023

With many thanks to the Royal Hospital School for their support of the Gosling Cup

The Royal Hospital School are delighted to sponsor the Gosling Cup 2023!
Horse riding is one of the many co-curricular activities offered at RHS, which offers an outstanding all-round education, with day and flexible boarding options for ages 11 to 18. Partnered with neighbouring Bylam Stables a comprehensive programme of riding lessons, equine care training, GCSE qualifications in Equestrianism, and British Horse Society stage examinations cater for every level of experience. Livery facilities are available for those pupils who wish to bring their own pony to school and riding may be chosen as a games option

03/08/2023

With many thanks to Bed-Down Horse Bedding for their support of the Gosling Cup

The lovely team at Bed Down said ‘We love to support the Gosling Cup as one of our local events and we believe The Pony Club plays an essential role in promoting equestrian activities and providing a supportive environment for young riders. As a Brand we are passionate about inspiring young equestrians and feel that this historic event is instrumental in bringing The Pony Club Community together. ‘

We couldn’t have put it better ourselves!

30/07/2023

Please can all Preliminary entries (no payment needed yet) for the Gosling Cup be made by tomorrow 31st July so we have an idea of number of teams ? Entry via WebCollect

ONLY ENTRIES FROM THE FOLLOWING BRANCHES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS EVENT: Cambridgeshire Hunt, East Essex Hunt, Enfield Chase, Essex and Suffolk Hunt, Essex Farmers Hunt, Essex Hunt North, Essex Union Hunt, Essex Union South, Newmarket and Thurlow, Puckeridge Hunt, Puckeridge Western, Suffolk Hunt...

24/07/2023

We are very lucky to have the support of many organisations for this years Goslings Cup including Orwell Park School.

This is a stunning country prep school in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, where girls and boys can quietly build their characters and their confidence before setting off, best foot forward, to the most sought after senior schools in the country. The School values mirror those that young equestrians must have to succeed and thrive in their sport, for us these are Kindness, Collaboration, Courage, Spirit and Respect. Orwell Park provides every child that steps through our door an outstanding character education.

17/07/2023

Thank you to Allen & Page Horse Feeds for their support of the Gosling Cup!

Allen & Page Horse Feeds are proud to be attending the Gosling Cup for 2023.
Based in Norfolk, Allen & Page produce the highest quality Non-GM horse feeds, formulated for optimum health whatever your horse or pony’s workload!
Visit the Allen & Page website for more information and to get a personalised feeding plan for your horse or pony.

Allen & Page manufacture quality horse feeds, using the highest quality Non-GM ingredients.