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Lodge Farm Cross Country schooling, Matfield, nr Tunbridge Wells. Open March-October. Huge range of fences from 60-110cm, clinics, events.


Wishing @esme.crane.eventing and Diego the very best of luck @lemieuxgrassrootschamps!

Esme is one of many local riders who’ve visited us for a final tune-up ahead of the big event. Her trainer, @janinelamy_mindsetcoach — a familiar face at Lodge Farm — shares some brilliant tips for performing at your best under pressure, whether it’s Badminton or your first unaffiliated ODE.

Janine says:
At championships, both you and your horse are technically capable — you wouldn’t be there if you weren’t. Everyone rides at a similar level, which means the real challenge is mental 🥇

You need to…

1️⃣ Focus on the process, not the outcome
➡ Don’t change what you normally do just because it’s a big competition. Stick to your trusted system — that’s what got you here. Both you and your horse perform best when working within familiar routines

2️⃣ Break it down
➡ Focus on one phase at a time. Tackling the competition in chunks prevents mental overload

3️⃣ Ride the horse you have on the day
➡ Your horse may feel brighter, tense, or different in the competition atmosphere. Adjust your plan and work with how your horse is, not how you expect him to be

4️⃣ Dressage warm-up
➡ The goal isn’t to fix issues but to present the best version of your horse. Instead of thinking “What do I need to fix?” try “How do I showcase the good work I know my horse can do?”

5️⃣ Showjumping warm-up
➡ Same principle as dressage: don’t try to improve your horse, aim to get him into the ring confident, balanced and rideable

6️⃣ Walk cross-country with a Plan B
➡ Know your lines and strategy, but also know your alternatives. This preparation reduces panic when things don’t go exactly as planned

7️⃣ Organise your gear and routines
➡ Lists and plans for settling in free up mental space for what really matters: your performance. Knowing where everything is and how you’ll settle your horse helps you stay calm and focused

8️⃣ Ride with clarity and trust
➡ Be organised and trust in the preparation that got you here. And most importantly… enjoy the experience!

Heading to Badminton? Give us a tag and let us know how you get on! 🐎

#lodgefarmxc #trainedatlodgefarm #janinelamy_mindsetcoach #stayingcalm


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Wishing @esme.crane.eventing and Diego the very best of luck @lemieuxgrassrootschamps! Esme is one of many local riders who’ve visited us for a final tune-up ahead of the big event. Her trainer, @janinelamy_mindsetcoach — a familiar face at Lodge Farm — shares some brilliant tips for performing at your best under pressure, whether it’s Badminton or your first unaffiliated ODE. Janine says: At championships, both you and your horse are technically capable — you wouldn’t be there if you weren’t. Everyone rides at a similar level, which means the real challenge is mental 🥇 You need to... 1️⃣ Focus on the process, not the outcome ➡ Don’t change what you normally do just because it’s a big competition. Stick to your trusted system — that’s what got you here. Both you and your horse perform best when working within familiar routines 2️⃣ Break it down ➡ Focus on one phase at a time. Tackling the competition in chunks prevents mental overload 3️⃣ Ride the horse you have on the day ➡ Your horse may feel brighter, tense, or different in the competition atmosphere. Adjust your plan and work with how your horse is, not how you expect him to be 4️⃣ Dressage warm-up ➡ The goal isn’t to fix issues but to present the best version of your horse. Instead of thinking “What do I need to fix?” try “How do I showcase the good work I know my horse can do?” 5️⃣ Showjumping warm-up ➡ Same principle as dressage: don’t try to improve your horse, aim to get him into the ring confident, balanced and rideable 6️⃣ Walk cross-country with a Plan B ➡ Know your lines and strategy, but also know your alternatives. This preparation reduces panic when things don’t go exactly as planned 7️⃣ Organise your gear and routines ➡ Lists and plans for settling in free up mental space for what really matters: your performance. Knowing where everything is and how you’ll settle your horse helps you stay calm and focused 8️⃣ Ride with clarity and trust ➡ Be organised and trust in the preparation that got you here. And most importantly… enjoy the experience! Heading to Badminton? Give us a tag and let us know how you get on! 🐎 #lodgefarmxc #trainedatlodgefarm #janinelamy_mindsetcoach #stayingcalm

Esme is one of many local riders who’ve visited us for a final tune-up ahead of the big event. Her trainer, @janinelamy_mindsetcoach — a familiar face at Lodge Farm — shares some brilliant tips for performing at your best under pressure, whether it’s Badminton or your first unaffiliated ODE.

Janine says:
At championships, both you and your horse are technically capable — you wouldn’t be there if you weren’t. Everyone rides at a similar level, which means the real challenge is mental 🥇

You need to…

1️⃣ Focus on the process, not the outcome
➡ Don’t change what you normally do just because it’s a big competition. Stick to your trusted system — that’s what got you here. Both you and your horse perform best when working within familiar routines

2️⃣ Break it down
➡ Focus on one phase at a time. Tackling the competition in chunks prevents mental overload

3️⃣ Ride the horse you have on the day
➡ Your horse may feel brighter, tense, or different in the competition atmosphere. Adjust your plan and work with how your horse is, not how you expect him to be

4️⃣ Dressage warm-up
➡ The goal isn’t to fix issues but to present the best version of your horse. Instead of thinking “What do I need to fix?” try “How do I showcase the good work I know my horse can do?”

5️⃣ Showjumping warm-up
➡ Same principle as dressage: don’t try to improve your horse, aim to get him into the ring confident, balanced and rideable

6️⃣ Walk cross-country with a Plan B
➡ Know your lines and strategy, but also know your alternatives. This preparation reduces panic when things don’t go exactly as planned

7️⃣ Organise your gear and routines
➡ Lists and plans for settling in free up mental space for what really matters: your performance. Knowing where everything is and how you’ll settle your horse helps you stay calm and focused

8️⃣ Ride with clarity and trust
➡ Be organised and trust in the preparation that got you here. And most importantly… enjoy the experience!

Heading to Badminton? Give us a tag and let us know how you get on! 🐎

#lodgefarmxc #trainedatlodgefarm #janinelamy_mindsetcoach #stayingcalm

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🐎 A reminder of our upcoming events:

📍 17th May: Eridge PC Open ODE
📍 14th June: Eventers’ Challenge
📍 12th July: RVRC Friends of Freddie ODE

Entries for Eridge PC Open ODE close on Sunday, so be sure to get your entries in ASAP!

🔗 Enter via the link in our bio!

📸 @pdg_event_photography

#LodgeFarmXC #RideLodgeFarm #HorseEvent #BritishEventing


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🐎 A reminder of our upcoming events: 📍 17th May: Eridge PC Open ODE 📍 14th June: Eventers’ Challenge 📍 12th July: RVRC Friends of Freddie ODE Entries for Eridge PC Open ODE close on Sunday, so be sure to get your entries in ASAP! 🔗 Enter via the link in our bio! 📸 @pdg_event_photography #LodgeFarmXC #RideLodgeFarm #HorseEvent #BritishEventing

📍 17th May: Eridge PC Open ODE
📍 14th June: Eventers’ Challenge
📍 12th July: RVRC Friends of Freddie ODE

Entries for Eridge PC Open ODE close on Sunday, so be sure to get your entries in ASAP!

🔗 Enter via the link in our bio!

📸 @pdg_event_photography

#LodgeFarmXC #RideLodgeFarm #HorseEvent #BritishEventing

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📣 Feeling inspired by yesterday’s Eventers Practice Day? Come and join us for our Eventers Challenge on Sunday 14 June!

🐴 Lodge Farm Eventers Challenge is open to ALL and this year it will include the @seel_champs Arena Eventing Championships and the @british_riding_clubs Area 10 Combined Challenge qualifiers.

🐴 Classes from 70-100cm. Each class will begin with approx 8 SJs and lead into around 10 XC obstacles. We have lots of exciting plans for this year to make it the best yet so watch this space! 👀

📆 Entries now open. Link to book in bio ✍️

📸 Louisa Day Photography

#lodgefarmxc #ridelodgefarm #equestriancommunity #eventerschallenge


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📣 Feeling inspired by yesterday’s Eventers Practice Day? Come and join us for our Eventers Challenge on Sunday 14 June! 🐴 Lodge Farm Eventers Challenge is open to ALL and this year it will include the @seel_champs Arena Eventing Championships and the @british_riding_clubs Area 10 Combined Challenge qualifiers. 🐴 Classes from 70-100cm. Each class will begin with approx 8 SJs and lead into around 10 XC obstacles. We have lots of exciting plans for this year to make it the best yet so watch this space! 👀 📆 Entries now open. Link to book in bio ✍️ 📸 Louisa Day Photography #lodgefarmxc #ridelodgefarm #equestriancommunity #eventerschallenge

🐴 Lodge Farm Eventers Challenge is open to ALL and this year it will include the @seel_champs Arena Eventing Championships and the @british_riding_clubs Area 10 Combined Challenge qualifiers.

🐴 Classes from 70-100cm. Each class will begin with approx 8 SJs and lead into around 10 XC obstacles. We have lots of exciting plans for this year to make it the best yet so watch this space! 👀

📆 Entries now open. Link to book in bio ✍️

📸 Louisa Day Photography

#lodgefarmxc #ridelodgefarm #equestriancommunity #eventerschallenge

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Move right over, Kentucky and Adelaide 5*s!

…Lodge Farm Practice Day XC courses are now live on the @crosscountryapp (big thanks to @freyasponydiaries) 🌟

🚶 You can walk the course between 4-6pm this afternoon or on the day.

60cm – purple
70cm – blue
80cm – yellow
90cm – red

🐎 You can mix and match fences but please ride it as a course (no looping back and forth) and be aware that only you know where you are going (hopefully!) – other people on foot may not!

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

#lodgefarmxc #ridelodgefarm #eventerspracticeday #equestriancommunity friendlyeventing


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Move right over, Kentucky and Adelaide 5*s! …Lodge Farm Practice Day XC courses are now live on the @crosscountryapp (big thanks to @freyasponydiaries) 🌟 🚶 You can walk the course between 4-6pm this afternoon or on the day. 60cm - purple 70cm - blue 80cm - yellow 90cm - red 🐎 You can mix and match fences but please ride it as a course (no looping back and forth) and be aware that only you know where you are going (hopefully!) - other people on foot may not! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! #lodgefarmxc #ridelodgefarm #eventerspracticeday #equestriancommunity friendlyeventing

…Lodge Farm Practice Day XC courses are now live on the @crosscountryapp (big thanks to @freyasponydiaries) 🌟

🚶 You can walk the course between 4-6pm this afternoon or on the day.

60cm – purple
70cm – blue
80cm – yellow
90cm – red

🐎 You can mix and match fences but please ride it as a course (no looping back and forth) and be aware that only you know where you are going (hopefully!) – other people on foot may not!

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

#lodgefarmxc #ridelodgefarm #eventerspracticeday #equestriancommunity friendlyeventing

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Mowing, strimming, roping, flagging, numbering: buckle up and join us for a day of prep for our Eventers Practice Day on Sunday! 💪

Top job on ground work, as always, by @cookney_creations.

And also huge thanks to everyone who has popped over to lend a hand. It takes a village…

@freyasponydiaries
@katewhite834
@rhnsaddlery

#lodgefarmxc #ridelodgefarm #lodgefarmcrosscountrycourse #equestriancommunity


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Mowing, strimming, roping, flagging, numbering: buckle up and join us for a day of prep for our Eventers Practice Day on Sunday! 💪 Top job on ground work, as always, by @cookney_creations. And also huge thanks to everyone who has popped over to lend a hand. It takes a village… @freyasponydiaries @katewhite834 @rhnsaddlery #lodgefarmxc #ridelodgefarm #lodgefarmcrosscountrycourse #equestriancommunity

Top job on ground work, as always, by @cookney_creations.

And also huge thanks to everyone who has popped over to lend a hand. It takes a village…

@freyasponydiaries
@katewhite834
@rhnsaddlery

#lodgefarmxc #ridelodgefarm #lodgefarmcrosscountrycourse #equestriancommunity

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⏰ Link to times for Sunday’s Eventers Practice Day are now on our homepage.

Link in bio 🔗


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⏰ Link to times for Sunday’s Eventers Practice Day are now on our homepage. Link in bio 🔗

Link in bio 🔗

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📣HELPERS NEEDED! 📣

Can you spare a few hours on Sunday?

We still need a few extra pairs of hands for our Practice Day. No judging required – just pairs of eyes needed out on the XC. You will be well fed and watered!

Drop Ellie a message if you can help: 07814 389551

ALSO a reminder that we will be closing entries at 5pm tomorrow (Thursday). If you’re thinking about entering, don’t leave it too late! ⏰

🐴 Eventers Practice Day
🐎 60-90cm
🗓 26th April 2026

📲 Click the link in bio to enter!

#LodgeFarmXC #CrossCountryTraining #RideWithConfidence


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📣HELPERS NEEDED! 📣 Can you spare a few hours on Sunday? We still need a few extra pairs of hands for our Practice Day. No judging required - just pairs of eyes needed out on the XC. You will be well fed and watered! Drop Ellie a message if you can help: 07814 389551 ALSO a reminder that we will be closing entries at 5pm tomorrow (Thursday). If you’re thinking about entering, don’t leave it too late! ⏰ 🐴 Eventers Practice Day 🐎 60-90cm 🗓 26th April 2026 📲 Click the link in bio to enter! #LodgeFarmXC #CrossCountryTraining #RideWithConfidence

Can you spare a few hours on Sunday?

We still need a few extra pairs of hands for our Practice Day. No judging required – just pairs of eyes needed out on the XC. You will be well fed and watered!

Drop Ellie a message if you can help: 07814 389551

ALSO a reminder that we will be closing entries at 5pm tomorrow (Thursday). If you’re thinking about entering, don’t leave it too late! ⏰

🐴 Eventers Practice Day
🐎 60-90cm
🗓 26th April 2026

📲 Click the link in bio to enter!

#LodgeFarmXC #CrossCountryTraining #RideWithConfidence

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