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B2B Sales Rep

Elite Printing in East Grinstead is looking for a B2B Sales Rep to work on a commission only basis. You will be required to generate business for this new prestigious printing company by visiting local companies and securing new accounts. Good commission rates available, flexible working hours, plus other benefits. Previous B2B Sales Experience necessary.
Call Ian on 07702124123 or 01342 837750 (after 7pm)
 

Petplan Area Festival at Pachesham EC (Affiliated) 29 August 2010

Devan Woodgate and Winchester Dream
Oldencraig's client, Devan Woodgate and Winchester Dream competed in the Petplan Elementary 53 and came 1st with a score of 70.44%. This combination is unstoppable at the moment! Well done Devan. Keep those red rossettes coming in!

Oldencraig Equestrian Centre Unaffiliated Show 28 August 2010

Emma Ascher and La Tour II
Oldencraig's Advanced rider, Emma Ascher rode Chris Place's La Tour II in the Novice 28 and came 1st with a score of 67.5%. She also rode in the Novice 37 and came 1st with a score of 70%. Well done Emma!
 

Laura Haug and Oldencraig Becool
Oldencraig's Advanced rider, Laura Haug rode Ian and Vicki Winfield's Oldencraig Becool in the preliminary 15 and came ....with a score of 62.60%.

Oldencraig Equestrian Centre Affiliated Show 27 August 2010

Kirsten Fox and Gepetto
Oldencraig's Advanced rider, Kirsten Fox rode Kerry Rosenberg's Gepetto in the Medium 73 and came 2nd with a score of 67.80%.

Kirsten Fox and Lucky Time
Oldencraig's Advanced rider, Kirsten Fox rode Kerry Rosenberg's Lucky Time in the Advanced Medium and came 1st with a score of 68.89%

Vicki Thompson-Winfield and First Way
Vicki Thompson-Winfield rode Sue and John Griffin's First Way in the Medium 73 and came 1st with a score of 70%. She also rode in the Adv Med 98 and came 2nd with a score of 67.89%.
 

September Sale in the OEC Tack Shop
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Hickstead 21st August 2010

Devan Woodgate and Winchester Dream
Oldencraig's client Devan Woodgate rode her own horse Winchester Dream in the Elementary 53 and came first with a score of 68.24%  well done Devan ! 

Oldencraig Equestrian Centre Affiliated Show 20 August 2010 

Kirsten Fox and Gepetto
Oldencraig's Advanced rider, Kirsten Fox rode Kerry Rosenberg's Gepetto in the Elementary 43 and came 1st with a score of 71.03%. She also rode in the Medium 64 and also came 1st with a score of 68.85%. In both classes she had a clear lead of over 5% so well done Kirsten!

Vicki Thompson-Winfield and First Way
Vicki Thompson-Winfield rode Sue and John Griffin's First Way in his first PSG and came 1st with a score of 70.25%. Well done Vicki & Ferdi. Keep the red rosettes rolling in!!!

Oldencraig Tack Shop late night opening!

From September 2010 the tack shop will have a late night opening. It will be open until 9pm every Thursday.  Don't forget our deal of 50% off clothing is still running until the end of the month, along with 25% off all bridles, and 20% off all supplements. We look forward to seeing you!

Oldencraig Bistro

From Sepember 2010 we will be opening on a Sunday from 8.30am to 2pm, serving hot & cold food, all day full English breakfast, snacks and drinks.

Oldencraig Equestrian Centre Unaffiliated Show 14 August 2010

Laura Haug and Cariciola
Oldencraig's Advanced rider, Laura Haug rode Sue & John Griffin's Cariciola in the Prelim 15 and came 2nd with a score of 72.1%. Well done Laura!

Kirsten Fox and Oldencraig Constantine
Oldencraig's Advanced rider, Kirsten Fox rode Abbey Clancy's Oldencraig Constantine in the Prelim 19 and 15 and came 1st and 4th with scores of 67.27% and 67.82% respectively. Not bad for their first competition together!

Annie Edwards and Oldencraig Air
Oldencraig's Advanced rider, Annie Edwards rode Ian and Vicki Winfield's Oldencraig Air in the Prelim 15 and 19 and came 1st and 3rd with scores of 74.78% and 65% respectively. This was Annie's first competition on the horse so well done Annie!

Oldencraig Equestrian Centre Summer Regionals 7 & 8th August 2010

Vicki Thompson-Winfield and Beltoni
Vicki Thompson-Winfield rode Toni Terry and John Terry's Beltoni in the Open Medium 75 and Open Advanced Medium and came 1st with scores of 72.34% and 70.61% respectively! This secures her place at the Nationals so well done Vicki!  

Sarah Hall and Oldencraig Adonis
Oldencraig's Advanced Rider, Sarah Hall rode Minna Ojala's Oldencraig Adonis in the Prelim 19 and the Novice 37 and came 1st in the Prelim with a score of 71.82% and 3rd in the Novice with a score of 67.4%. The first place secures their place at the Nationals so massive congrats to you Sarah!

Vicki Thompson-Winfield and First Way
Vicki Thompson-Winfield rode Sue and John Griffin's First Way in the Open Medium 75 and came 5th with a score of 67.93%.

Kirsten Fox and Lucky Time
Oldencraig's Advanced rider, Kirsten Fox rode Kerry Rosenberg's Lucky Time in the Open Advanced Medium 98 and came 5th with a score of 65.79%. 

Kirsten Fox and Dijon II
Oldencraig's Advanced rider, Kirsten Fox rode Sally Tym's Dijon II in the Open Advanced Medium 98 and came 9th with a score of 61.75%. She also rode in the PSG and came 6th with a score of 61.4.

Oldencraig Equestrian Centre Affiliated Show 2 August 2010

Vicki Thompson-Winfield and First Way
Vicki Thompson-Winfield rode Sue and John Griffin's First Way in the Advanced Medium and came 1st with a score of 67%. She also rode in the Medium and was winning with a score of 70.26% the last time we looked!

Kirsten Fox and Lucky Time
Oldencraig's Advanced rider, Kirsten Fox rode Kerry Rosenberg's Lucky Time in the Advanced Medium and came third with a score of 65.52%.   

Hickstead CDI 

Vicki Thompson-Winfield and Beltoni
Vicki Thompson-Winfield rode Toni Terry and John Terry's Beltoni in the National 6 YO Class and came 1st with a score of 85.74%. She also rode him in the International 6 YO Class and came 2nd in both the qualifier and the Championship on the Sunday.
 

August offers on in the OEC Tack Shop
50% off all clothing (excluding Mark Todd, Rugged & Pikeur Breeches or Show Jackets) - click here to read more

RECRUITMENT 

We are currently recruiting for a receptionist/administration assistant, show assistant and advanced rider. For full job descriptions, check out the work for us page on this site …

Oldencraig's client Toni Terry features in OK Magazine - June 1st 2010

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Oldencraig strengthen Tack Shop Management Team
Sara Gray has recently joined Oldencraig as the Tack Shop Manager and PA to Ian Winfield. Previously a lawyer, Sara has spent 7 years working in Commercial Litigation in the City before re-training and embarking upon a new career in the Equine Industry. Her drive for success has led her to Oldencraig to work with the best and to gain valuable experience in a commercial environment in the Equine Industry.  

Tack Shop refurbishments and special offers
Oldencraig Tack Shop is now fully reopened after refurbishments, we now have a well stocked mens clothing section with collections from Pikeur, ATC, Eurostar, Toggi and many more we will also be running special offers each month with up to 30% off selected items.  Also in the next few months our new online shopping website will be up and running.

Unaffiliated Summer Dressage Series Championship Show
Saturday 16th October  (contact Jane 07951 121708)

The winner of each class will receive a Quality Summer Sheet sponsored and presented by OEC and Jaguar Saddles. Also a rosette, sash, trophy and individual trophy. 2nd prize: Quality Jaguar bridle, rosette, baseball cap and £30 riding voucher. 3rd prize: Quality saddlecloth, baseball cap and £25 riding voucher presented by OEC and Jaguar Saddles. Prizes for 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th place - rosette, baseball cap and £20 riding voucher presented by OEC.

The most improved horse and rider combination throughout the OEC Summer Dressage series will win 4 training sessions with Vicki Thompson-Winfield along with a rug, trophy and baseball cap. The horse and rider with the highest percentage in each section of the young horse, veteran and Under 16 classes throughout the series will be presented with a sash, rug and individual trophy and bouquet at the championship show.

New Tack Room fully refurbished
C Block Tack Room refurbishments are now complete, it is now beautifully oak panelled with tiled floors, sink area with hot and cold running water, washing machines and individual tack boxes.

New shower and washroom facilities
Oldencraig has fully refurbished the client/show shower facilities to a very high standard, they are now reopen for use. 

Oldencraig feature in January edition of Horse and Hound
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Vicki Thompson-Winfield wins again!
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Oldencraig
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Sunday 4th December 2010 - Strictly Come Dressage
This truly exciting new concept for competitive dressage, all in the aid of the Emile Faurie Foundation, there are individual music classes and costume classes. Choose your theme and be as creative as you can - theatrical dance or film themes!
Contact Mary-Anne Horn 01435 866766 or 3 South Cottages, Harley Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8AG or email maryanne_horn@hotmail.com

January 2010 - New sponsor - Galloway Vehicle Services
From the 1st Jan 2010 Galloway Vehicle Services have sponsored Oldencraig Equestrian Centre and Vicki Thompson-Winfield in servicing their lorries and their trailer. Galloway Vehicle Services contact telephone number is 01342 892970 if outside clients would like to contact them regarding their lorry or trailer. OEC and Vicki Thompson-Winfield look forward to a long-term relationship with the company.


Thursday 9th December 2010 - OEC Tack Shop Christmas Late Night Shopping

Ian and Vicki invite you to the OEC Tack Shop Christmas Late Night Shopping from 5pm until late, to include free mulled wine and mince pies, and a large selection of Christmas presents with up to 50% discount. Call us on 01342 833317/01342 837750 or email info@oldencraig.com to let us know you are coming. Or pick up your invitation at the tack shop or at reception and RSVP by 8th December – bring your friends and enjoy!

Oldencraig feature in Horse and Hound in September, October and November 2009
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News from Oldencraig
- The indoor school has had a new surface put down for 2010
- There is a New Solarium and Vet Area now open in C Block
- There are new mirrors on all Indoor and Outdoor arenas.

Toni Terry (OEC Client) rides at Olympia
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Oldencraig commission Damian Charles 
Oldencraig has commissioned Professional International Showjumper Damian Charles to offer lessons at Oldencraig on the first Sunday of every month. 

These lessons are going to be very popular, so to avoid dissapointment, book your place now.
Contact: Reception 01342 833317 or 01342 837581
Click here to download the Damian Charles booking form.

Oldencraig in The Telegraph - May 2009
Oldencraig was featured in an article in The Telegraph about glamour girls in dressage! See the article here.

Training Mirrors
We are pleased to announce that we now have full length training mirrors in our new Olympic warm up arena and also full length training mirrors in our Olympic livery arena.

New Olympic Warm up arena
Oldencraig are pleased to announce that we have just had a brand new Olympic sized warm up arena put in, this arena links directly into our indoor school.

Superb New Facilities now open
Newly refurbished washroom and toilets are now open. We'd like to thank all our customers and staff for their patience during the refurbishment period. Our new reception, director's office, client and staff kitchen are also now open.

Opening of OEC Riders Bar
To book or for further information please contact 01342 833317/01342 837750 or email info@oldencraig.com and we will be delighted to help you. (We are not serving any alcoholic beverages because we are still waiting for our licence).

New Olympic Indoor School
The new Olympic size indoor arena is now open. It accommodates 800 spectators in a heated viewing gallery, along with a Bar, Bistro, Sound System and full length training mirrors. The indoor school is directly adjacent to the warm up arenas.

New Conference Suite opened
This beautifully decorated oak panelled room seats 25 people and looks into the indoor school. To book this room for meetings or private functions or for more information please call 01342 833317/01342 837750 or email mailto:info@oldencraig.com

New Bistro opened
We are pleased to announce the opening of our stylish new bistro. With its open plan kitchens and professional catering teams, the bistro serves a mouth-watering selection of daily specials as well as our regular menu. The bistro seats 72 people in air-conditioned comfort overlooking the indoor school and the TV and stereo system make this an entertaining place to relax and eat. To book the bistro for a private function or for more information please call 01342 833317/01342 837750 or email mailto:info@oldencraig.com

New on-site stabling for show competitors
OEC has just built a new stable block for competitors visiting our shows. The stables feature wall-to-wall rubber matting, automatic water drinkers and feeders and are finished in a stunning oak design. If you're coming to one of our shows and would like to book stabling, please call the show secretary on 01342 833317 or 01342 837581.

Oldencraig sponsor Michael Murphy 2012 Paralympics
Oldencraig are proud to be supporting Michael Murphy in his quest to reach the 2012 Paralympics. Click here for full details.

Vicki Thompson-Winfield is now sponsored by Lehel Horseboxes
We are pleased to announce that Vicki Thompson has added Lehel Horseboxes to her list of sponsors. For more information about Lehel, please visit their website.

All year round turnout
Due to popular demand OEC are now offering all year round turnout. All the paddocks have post and rail fences with automatic water drinkers. Your horse's turnout can be tailor made to individual requirements. Please contact 01342 833317 or 01342 837581.