Oakridge Western Riding Club (OWRC)
The Club (OWRC) was established in order to offer a thriving and fun western community in the locality. The Club is now one of the largest western clubs in the UK with fantastic facilities for both horse and rider.
There are a variety of events throughout the year, roughly monthly, in order to provide something of interest to all western riders. Events include horsemanship clinics, western shows, summer camp, group riding lessons and horse-free socials.
Any breed of horse and level of rider is welcome to join, we have a large proportion of horses and riders who are new to western so please don't feel intimidated if you are a complete novice. Youth riders are welcome with an accompanying adult.
Club membership benefits include OWRC only clinics, discounted show entries at Oakridge Arena, discounted shared arena hire, special offers at Oakridge Arena and OWRC merchandise.
We have a busy facebook group Oakridge Western Riding Club
Sherwood Halloween Show
October 17th - 19th 2025
AQHA, Special Event, BR and OAK classes
High Point awards for BR, UK PHA & WES plus OAK VRH Trophy
OAK Trophies & Plaques, Class prizes, BR prizes (A full list of awards & sponsors will be posted at the show)
OAK added money "Run For a Ton" Freestyle reining
Hocus Pocus Movie Night
Saturday Night Oakridge Spectacular Ranch Trail - 3 division winners, 3 x Sherwood Rugs
Walk Jog Pairs Pleasure, Sunday VRH Trophy presentation
Pumpkin carving competition - Adult & Youth (14 and under) prizes. Judging Sunday lunchtime
Patterns will follow prior to the show
Deadline for entries 8th October 2025
Entries online only please via Jotform
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Details of classes can be found in relevant rulebooks, see links below.
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AQHA Patterns can be found here www.aqha.com/aqha-show-patterns
AQHA Rulebook can be found here www.aqha.com/aqha-rulebook
WES Rulebook can be found here wes-uk.com/members-resources
ERCHA Rulebook can be found herehttps://ercha.org/#
APHA Rulebook can one found here apha.com/rule-books/
NRHA Patterns and Handbook can be found here nrha.com/handbook
OAK Unaffiliated classes - Walk-jog can be one or two handed in any AQHA legal bit. Open classes two handed in a snaffle or hackamore, one-handed in a curb bit. No age restrictions.
Abbreviations:
AQHA - American Quarter Horse Association
WES - Western Equestrian Society
ERCHA - European Reined Cowhorse Association
APHA - American Paint Horse Association
NRHA - National Reining Horse Association
AQHA Rulebook can be found here www.aqha.com/aqha-rulebook
WES Rulebook can be found here wes-uk.com/members-resources
ERCHA Rulebook can be found herehttps://ercha.org/#
APHA Rulebook can one found here apha.com/rule-books/
NRHA Patterns and Handbook can be found here nrha.com/handbook
OAK Unaffiliated classes - Walk-jog can be one or two handed in any AQHA legal bit. Open classes two handed in a snaffle or hackamore, one-handed in a curb bit. No age restrictions.
Abbreviations:
AQHA - American Quarter Horse Association
WES - Western Equestrian Society
ERCHA - European Reined Cowhorse Association
APHA - American Paint Horse Association
NRHA - National Reining Horse Association
As always please clean up after your horses and dogs All dogs must be kept on leads. Anyone seen not doing this will be asked to leave the facility.