CRC The Classical Riding Club
Sylvia on my Lusitano StallionFor many learning through CRC has become a life-changing experience. That is why our Members are so passionate about it. Not only does it provide answers to all their dressage dilemmas - it gives a sense of Fellowship. Sylvia LochThe Classical Riding Club was founded in 1995 by Sylvia Loch, to unite like-minded people who were interested in a more philosophical approach to riding. This approach puts the happiness and enjoyment of the horse first: even before winning or any other human definition of success. This does not mean that the this Club is anti-competition; on the contrary, it recognizes that competition, when approached in the right way, can be a very healthy expression of classical riding aims; defining goals for horse and rider and proving the effectiveness of classical training and riding. The Club also takes into consideration that the pressures of modern equestrian sport often means that the pure classical values and traditions are in danger of being swept aside, and it is these values and traditions that the CRC seeks to share and preserve. The Classical Riding Club members come from every walk of life, with very different equestrian backgrounds and levels of ability. Some members do not own or even ride horses, but simply have an interest in the classical riding philosophy; others work at High School level. Although most of the members are resident in the UK, there are members as far afield as the USA, Australia and South Africa, as well as mainland Europe. The Club welcomes everyone with a genuine interest in the classical dressage, but above all its aim is to bring this ethos to the everyday rider to enhance their understanding of their horses. The benefits of joining the CRC are: a quarterly Newsletter which contains instructional articles, book reviews, members' letters, articles by members - now published online; with information about demonstrations, seminars, open days, teach-ins, lectures etc. Membership of the Club also gives members access to a general equestrian helpline, tons of articles, as well as expert advice via the network of regional Liaison Members. No matter what your query, you can be assured that some club-member, somewhere, will have the answer. In addition, membership gives you discounts on CRC publications and entry fees to certain CRC events, plus information on new dressage tests, as well as all events being held on behalf of the Club. Also available are a series of dressage tests, devised by Sylvia Loch in consultation with a number of other experts. These are, more properly speaking, training tests, as their aim is to provide a true test of the correctness of a horse's (and rider's) training. Less emphasis is placed on accuracy of figures, and more on the horse's way of going, and particularly the manner in which it is ridden. These have been received very enthusiastically by both riders and judges. Copies of the tests are available from the Club. The CRC is also very fortunate in numbering some internationally renowned trainers among its members, and in having as honorary members such illustrious persons as Brigadier-General Kurt Albrecht, former Director of the Spanish Riding School, and Arthur Kottas-Heldenberg, First Chief Rider of the Spanish Riding School. Enrolling as a Member of the Classical Riding Club allows you to become an important part of a global movement which over 12 unblemished years has helped Members to achieve their dreams.
This is a non-profit making Club whose Members are committed to the good of the horse. For more information, use the contact form on the button bar to your left.The Classical Riding Club Charter
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