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DEAR READERS….
So, a busy show season starts to
draw to a close just ‘the big one’
now remains and competitors are
no doubt fretting over their horses
and ponies. When it is what you are
working towards, and especially if
you qualified early on in the season,
suddenly the panic of keeping
them sound, their coats in tip top
condition seems all-consuming!
Never mind your placing, you
are a winner just to get there, so enjoy the experience and soak up the
atmosphere.
Did you get to Leicestershire County Show at August Bank Holiday? After
such a long break, it was really well supported which is great to see and
returns in 2017 as a two-day show at the end of August. Let’s hope the
weather doesn’t stop play again.
In mid-September I spent a few hours at Garthorpe Racecourse where
one of our ponies was in the Fun Team for the Belvoir Team Chase. I
personally have not really seen or jumped those fences since my Pony
Club days back in the 1970s, so glad I was staying on the ground on this
occasion but I had forgotten just how much fun team chasing is (despite
the occasional tumble, fortunately not us!). If you’ve ever had the urge to
go cross country in a group, why not give it a go. A dedicated website for
all team chase events can be found at www.teamchasing.co.uk
Zoe
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This month in
ISSUE 257 | October 2016
NEWS
6 Kirkby Chairman and
Secretary Retire
8 Billy Twomey
Masterclass comes
to Stubbing Court
Training
10 Northern Racing
College Opens Up
Events
12 hose ualified for
HOYS?
26 Haddon Training
Grooms Awards
58 October Diary Dates
65 Business Directory
64 Competition Entry
Form
FEATURES
14 Meet the Ex-
Racer Bywell
Beau
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29 Cyden Dressage Blog
30 Cleveland Bays at
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32 Emma Hyslop
Eventing Reports
EVENTS
31 The SEIB Vale View
Arena Eventing Finals
34 Belvoir Team Chase
35 The BSPS White
Company Gold Cup
36 ufford ony lub
Triumph at Burghley
37 Burghley Young Event
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38 Burghley Three Day
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41 Soerford ark
42 Eland Lodge Elympics
44 Showing Coloureds
and Ribbons
45 Lambley Riding Club
46 Yorkshire NCPA
47 Sheepgate
U25s Dressage
Championships
48 BSPS Summer
Championships
50 Leicester County
Show
51 Burton One Day
Event
52 Holme House Farm
Equestrian Showcross
54 Carriage Driving
55 Blidworth Equestrian
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Showjumping
56 Warren Riding Club
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57 Hallamshire Show
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NEWS
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Goodbye from Us!
This season says goodbye to one of
Kirkby Riding Club’s long-standing
Members, the Chairman Peter
etton and his wife, ynda, also lub
Secretary.
Kirkby Riding Club was started over
0 years ago by liabeth lliott and
etty Sitheringale. he field where
the shows are currently held came up
for rent years ago and so liabeth and etty oved there.
eter has been hairan for years and has been a huge
support for the lub. e will now take
over the title of resident so ebers
and non-Member competitors will still
be able to see him and Lynda out and
about at a few shows.
Have you or your horse
got a bad back, etc.
Even a naughty horse
with issues maybe we
can help you!
Committee and Members wish both
Peter and Lynda a happy ‘Club’
etireent and look forward to
seeing them in a more relaxed mode
next season.
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Laura Greenhalgh and Kelly Marshall’s Cover clar the last jump to
win the £1000 Yorkshire Challenge BE100 section
Another thrilling
Yorkshire Challenge
Result!
Laura Jayne Greenhalgh,
fro aneha on the north
Notts/ Lincs border, was
within touching distance
of recording a rearkable
double, at the Yorkshire
Challenge, which was held
at Frickley Hall on 12th
September 2016. In the BE
100 section, she claimed the
first prie of £1000, riding
Kelly Marshall’s Cover, a ride
which she only obtained,
at the start of the season.
laced in their first outing,
the Challenge victory
completed a hat
trick of red
ribbons, fro
as many
outings.
The very
talented rider
also pulled
out a great
perforance
in the BE
90 section,
riding Mrs
Sarah Reeve’s Stanhope
Travelling Man, which had
won all of its previous five
events. owever, finishing
ust 1.2 points away fro the
top prie, on this occasion,
the successful cobination
had to settle for a ore than
creditable third place. I asked
aura what it felt like to win
the big prie. er considered
response was feel that we
have all been well rewarded.
Kelly Marshall and Mark
Sith, for the trust they
have shown, in placing their
ABOVE Vicki Fahey and I Blame
Bertie put in a clear round in the
BE90 section of the Yorkshire
Challenge
Laura Greenhalgh nears the
end of their cross country
with Mrs Sarah Reeve’s Stanhopes
Travelling Man
lovely horse with me. I have
also been recognised
for the tie spent
schooling ,
practising
and keeping
the horse at
competition
fitness
level, which
has given
Cover three
consecutive
wins. I am
hoping that as a result of y
success today, I am able to
pick up a few ore rides.
nyone, who is looking for a
very good jockey can contact
Laura on 07817 554 544.
he £00 0 section was
very well won by Vicki Fahey
riding her own I Blame Bertie.
The penultimate rider in the
up off, copleted a fine
clear round and when the
final cobination lowered a
pole, the Northallerton based
rider was left in the nuber
one spot.
PHOTOS BY DENIS KING
6 October 2016 Equestrian Life

Cumberland Farmers’ Hunt (South)
Branch of the Pony Club Members
compete at the Pony Club Championships
Thirteen ebers of the
Cumberland Farmers’ Hunt
South ranch of he ony
Club (CFHS) have competed
in various disciplines this
summer at The Pony Club
Championships.
The Grassroots Dressage
tea of ily atson, a
Holmes, Mira Tallentire and
Marcia Bowman travelled
to the Ian Stark Equestrian
Centre near Kelso to take
part in the Northern Zone
Championship against 19
other teams. They all rode
brilliant tests to come 8th as a
team. Emma came 5th in her
dressage arena and Emily won
her dressage arena so went
forward to the ride off. his
was for the top copetitors
fro the whole copetition
and she came a very credible
4th on her pony Saxon.
Emily and Saxon were
also part of the S
Senior Games team which
has been to The Pony
Club Championships at
Cholmondeley Castle in
Cheshire in August. The
tea of olly eitch on
Diva, Morgan Ellis on Paddy,
Madison Ellis on Treacle, Jess
Chapman on Khan and Emily
atson on Saon ualified for
these chapionships after a
very successful one final at
irvan in Scotland. our of
the orse of the ear Show
places are awarded at each
of four one finals. he net
teas fro each one go
on to the PC Championships
in heshire for the final 2
places at orse of the ear
Show in October. The teams
taking part are all very fast
and the competition was
fierce. he S tea did
very well to come second in
two races; the Sword Race
and the Spell ‘Equi Trek’
Race. These 2 races need
accuracy, speed, control and
a great partnership between
riders and their ponies. The
team came 10th in their heat.
Trainer, Fiona Veitch, was very
impressed with all their skills
and very proud that the team
have made it into the top 28
teas fro the whole of the
UK.
Also competing at the
Championships was Anna
Slack on her pony Star who
took part in the Novice Show
Jumping, Alex Towler on
her own Beauty riding in
the Intermediate Dressage
and venting. lso part of
the Intermediate Eventing
team were Nina Smith on her
homebred horse Percy and
Amy Veitch on Jasmine who is
on loan fro lison oble of
Happy Hooves Equestrian.
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NEWS
Local rider heading for
HOYS for the first time!
Rachel Fairbairn and her heavyweight hunter, Highlane
iley, who stands at 1hh, have had a fabulous season
together, winning their first OS ticket this year at
shbourne Show. achel has owned iley for two and half
years and also took a 2nd place in the Amateur Heavyweight
Show Hunter Class at RIHS.
e wish the lots of luck. urn over the page to see who
else has ualified fro our region for OS 201.
Coming soon.. SCT
Masterclass with
Billy Twomey
Stubbing Court Training Ltd
(SCT) is delighted to reveal a
new addition to its acclaimed
Masterclass series with top
riders and trainers. On 7
November the great Irish show
jumper Billy Twomey will give
a Masterclass at Vale View
Equestrian, Leicestershire
eclusively for S
apprentices and employers.
Billy, who recently won the
prestigious Longines King
George V Cup at Hickstead’s
Royal International meeting,
fully understands the
advantages of apprenticeships.
His yard manager, Kerry Finch,
was hesterfieldbased Ss
first apprentice 20 years
ago, and erry was forerly
travelling groo for ichael
hitaker, one of Ss biggest
supporters and one of the
trainers in Ss successful
Online Learning programme.
ichael, one of the best
known show jumpers Britain
has ever produced, gave Billy
his big break in the sport
by employing him as stable
jockey.
Ss chief eecutive elinda
Turner said: “We really
appreciate Billy’s support and
involveent as a trainer for
the SCT Masterclass series and
as an eployer. e is one of
the leading riders in the world,
and has the highest standards
and attention to detail in
horse and yard management.
“The Masterclass will provide
a fantastic opportunity for
apprentices and employers to
receive training fro illy, and
observe first hand his world
class coaching techniues.
SCT is Britain’s leading
provider of apprentices to the
equestrian industry. It has
excellent contacts and ensures
that its apprentices receive the
highest standards of training
and support.
Apprenticeships are an
outstanding way for young
people to access employment
in the equine world, as they
gain valuable ualifications,
learn in a practical, hands-on
way and receive a wage while
training.
SCT provides valuable support
and training for its eployers
in crucial areas such as health
and safety and eployent
law.
Visit www.stubbingcourt
training.com
for more information.
SPEETLEY NEWS
ue to popular deand fro riders and owners, the
following etra ategory 2 S shows have been added to
the Speetley fiture list, to coplete the 201 season.
Tues 11th October 2016
Sun 16th October 2016
Tues 25th October 2016
Sun 6th November 2016
Sun 4th December Xmas Show
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South Notts Hunt Pony Club
OPEN AFTERNOON
22 October 1-4pm
Brackenhurst, Southwell
South Notts Hunt Pony Club are holding a free open afternoon for young
riders (aged 4-25) to come and join members at a typical pony club rally.
Ideally bring your pony along or just call in to meet us and our instructors.
South Notts are a thriving club based in Nottinghamshire and have
members competing and training in dressage, showjumping eventing,
mounted games, tetrathlon plus much more. We hold frequent rallies or
training all around our area including Brackenhurst, Danethorpe, Field
Farm, Aysleford & Osberton where members (whether a beginner on lead
rein or experienced and competing) can receive expert tuition and have
fun.
We also hold an fantastic fun filled annual residential camp at Nottingham
Racecourse each summer.
Pony Club is about friendships and fun, inter club competitions, national
level events at wonderful venues such as Chatsworth or Burghley and
learning horsemanship along the way. For more info on pony club visit
http://www.pcuk.org/, or our branch page http://branches.pcuk.org/
southnottinghamshire/
Interested in coming along then phone Jean 07825 645375 or
Suzanne 07899 962029 And book in for an free hour session
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FEATURE
Northern Racing College
Offers Great Event Facilities
Northern Racing College has, for
a long time, been synonymous
with training young jockeys but
now they are turning their attentions to
the facilities to provide regular events for
competitors and show organisers.
There is a fabulous indoor arena, about
60x40m in dimensions, which had work
done on the surface earlier this year to
make it more suitable for show-jumping
in addition to ridden. The arena is
regularly graded and
sprinklers in the roof
system keep the dust to
a minimum. Easy access
off the car-park into the
arena for horses and
ponies, makes it very
accessible.
Next to the indoor arena
is a smaller, warm-up
arena measuring just
over 40x20m. With gates at the far end,
it is safe and secure for young horses and
nervous riders alike.
Just a little walk from the indoor arenas
is another well-positioned outdoor arena
with another super surface. Ideal for a
jumping or dressage ring.
The Racehorses and students are not
located near the arenas
and you would hardly
notice them going about
their daily routines.
Outside the arenas is ample hard-standing
for lorries and trailers, with easy access
off the main road just outside Blyth, about
10-15 minutes’ drive from the A1.
In the summer, events will be able to
fully utilise the grass in the centre of the
gallops. This area would easily allow for
four or five rings, plus parking and trade
stands.
Northern Racing College Events have their
first indoor show on Sunday 2nd October.
All entries are on the day. The schedule
can be found on the website page at
Northern Racing College Events, via
their dedicated Events page on Facebook
(Northern Racing College Events) or
contact Lyndsay on 07392 085785. Classes
range from in-hand to ridden, with
Championships in all sections.
There are many sponsorship opportunities
available for all shows they have planned
for 2017. Sponsorship starts as low as £20.
The venue can also be hired out for
shows or for clinics. There’s a full set of
FEI show-jumps available for hire also,
dressage boards are due to be introduced
later in the year. For more information on
the prices, please contact Lyndsay on the
above number.
Being so centrally located, Northern
Racing College looks set to be the ideal
destination for events, great facilities and
ideal for anyone looking to hire a venue
for a show or clinic.
www.northernracingcollege.co.uk
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HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW
Andrew Johnson and Quintons Ernest
Photo courtsy of SMR Photos
Alexandra Lines Photo courtesy of SMR Photos
Whose Qualified HOYS?
Well done to all our region’s riders, a number of whom are listed here, for qualifying
for Horse of the Year Show 2016. Equestrian Life wishes you all the very best of
luck and we look forward to hearing your results.
Abi staff Harvey’s magic moment owned
by Clare Davies
Carly McGuinness and Cobra. Photo courtesy
of SMR Photos
Carol Pearson and Zora Verte . Photo courtesy
of SMR Photos
Danni Radford
Elizabeth Etchells on Warrenmere Woodcock
Emily Flint and Carlung Lewis . Photo by kind
permission of Sarah Brabbin
Georgine Teece and Faerie Salakadu. Photo
courtesy of SMR Photos
Katherine Marks and Harendale Ray
produced by Sarah Parker
Henrietta Barton and Scarlett Ludlow
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Joyce Lomas and Powder King . Photo courtesy
of SMR Photos
Paul Langrick and Clonard Lard. Photo
courtesy of SMR Photos
Jenny Eyton-Jones and Kerannen Brynn. Photo
courtesy of SMR Photos
Lizzie Harris and Wild West . Photo courtesy
of SMR Photos
Louise Gaskin and Ranchella Rolex
Natasha Dolman and Mackenzie. Photo courtesy of
SMR Photos
Nicole Musson and Popsters Tommy Cockles.
Photo by permission of Lucy Howarth
Abi staff farriers forest dream- owned by
katie Common
Samantha Henshaw and Trevisquite . Photo courtesy
of SMR Photos
Sammy Clare and Roos Dead Ringer . Photo
courtesy of SMR Photos
Sarah Barker and Tideline Rainbow. Photo
courtesy of SMR Photos
Sarah Hind and Take the Biscuit. Photo
courtesy of SMR Photos
Stuffynwood Primrose- Qualfiied by Tamsyn
Bell-Heather owned by John and Millicent Elliot
Victoria Turner and Rubiks Cude. Photo courtesy
of SMR Photos
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DRESSAGE
Bywell Beau –
Dancing We Will Go
Memoirs of an Ex Racer
My other told e fro an early
age that “somethings are meant
to be and soeties life ust
has a plan, and you don’t realise it until
certain things happen.
couldnt help but feel this when
stubled across the page of eau on
Facebook. Bywell Beau, a 17 year old
acer who now enoys a successful
Dressage career with his human Hayley
Burson. Looking at the pictures captured
by Hayley’s partner Greg Jackson, there
was soething fascinating about this
combination that really touched my
soul. cant put y finger on what it is
exactly, but there is certainly something
captivating about Beau’s eye, and I could
feel ayleys deterination and passion
fro her words.
I am no expert in racing, however, I do
know a racehorse is a creature of ight
and is taught to run away, and this is a
lesson taught fro a very young age. a
also aware that any conditioned learning
fro a young age is very hard to undo.
he scales of training used for ressage
requires the horse to establish rhythm,
suppleness and contact before even
introducing the concept of ipulsion. t
must take an incredibly strong partnership
to train a racer to become a dancer.
needed to find out ore about this
partnership so I caught up with Hayley;
I read on your page that you had started
riding lesson with your mother but gave up
for a long time before you met Beau. How
did you come to meet Beau?
I did yes, I was more interested in
socialising and college, so horses
copletely left y ind for about
years. hen life changed, and
found yself in the position to be
able to start riding again. Loaning
to begin with, to get back into the
swing of it, then one day spotted
Beau’s advert. Listed as a ‘complete
gentleman’, it couldn’t have been
truer. e was for sale fro the
Richmond Equestrian Centre who
take in e racehorses straight off the
track. They’d said he’d been Cubbing
a couple of ties, but other than
that he was a blank canvas. I still
reeber the first tie ever saw
hi. Stood at the back of the stable,
racing lean, and didn’t look bothered
about anything. But something in his eye
sparkled. said hello, we had a little ride
down their lane, and instantly fell in
love. £00.00 later, took hi hoe.
ABOVE Beau in his younger
days as a Racer; Competing
at Barleyfields.
Beau and his
wonderful
eye
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Another great dressage test!
e took tie to adapt to his new life,
and for e to understand how his ind
worked, but we’ve never looked back.
Taking an Ex Racer and training him to do
dressage must have been a tough task, have
you always had a passion for dressage?
d never attepted dressage before
Beau. Silly as it sounds! I actually hoped
to compete in hunter trials with him, but
it soon became apparent that Beau had
had enough of uping in his career, so
we tried showing. nfortunately that
was just as disastrous as Beau struggled
to cope with the line-up and became
very excitable and silly in the go-rounds.
So then turned to dressage. t first
really didn’t know what I was doing, but
after one or two attepts, realised we
weren’t too bad at the intro. Cue our
trainer, who saw Beau’s potential and
then the dressage bug hit. With dressage I
adore the partnership it takes, two minds
focused on the sae task. he scales of
training is something we’re constantly
working at, and moving up the levels
successfully is our biggest otivator.
enjoy watching other disciplines, but
for e its dressage and dressage alone.
hat feeling down the last centre line
when you know you’ve nailed it, or
when you achieve a lateral move you’ve
been working on for onths othing
compares.
Who trains you and what support is there
for those with Ex-Racers?
y trainer for the last 2 years has been
ouise obson fro horoughbred
ressage. find her way of teaching so
clear and logical. She trains ex racehorses,
along with other breeds, so she knows
how they think and, physically, what
theyre capable of. vividly reeber our
first attept at an affiliated copetition,
which was a complete car crash. I text Lou
saying I was giving up dressage. At this
point she phoned me and said to get a grip
and she would be coming to collect Beau
to do some training with him at her yard
in Buckinghamshire. It was at this point
that everything changed. She guided us
through the bad and the good, to where
we are today. Without her we wouldn’t be
where we are today, she’s an inspiration.
ith e racehorses, theres a fabulous
organisation called the etraining of
Racehorses (ROR), as well as other similar
organisations all doing great things to
support racehorses in their retirement. In
some competitions there are categories
for O eligible e racehorses, which
enables you to be both placed in the class
as a whole, and also placed out of ust
other ROR eligible horses in that class.
he O also has an annual dressage final
every year, which has ualifiers dotted
around the UK. They also have a support
line for any concerns or for help, which
is brilliant. Our Central Region ROR coordinator
Karen has been very supportive
over the years, and it’s like a community.
We’ve had huge success thanks to this
organisation, which I’ll always support in
the future.
What happens with most Ex Racers
nowadays?
Currently there are that many racehorses
that retire due to injury or age, or are
never fast enough to begin with, as well as
various other reasons. Of course there are
some scenarios which don’t have a happy
ending, but retraining retired racehorses
has become increasingly popular over the
last few years. Obviously not all will be
lucky and some sadly end up in the wrong
hands, which is a fact of life, but there
are so many hardworking organisations
now set up to try and rehome these
fantastically
versatile animals.
Having gone
through the
retraining process
yself, its not for
the fainthearted.
You need to
understand what
their lives have
been like before,
and be aware of
how much you’re
changing their
environment.
You’ve then got to
not only teach them
how to be a riding
horse, you’ve got to
teach the to forget
everything they’ve
been taught up
until that point. It
takes time, patience
and perseverance,
but the satisfaction you get is soething
couldn’t describe!
Do you feel you saved Beau as I feel like
that when I look at the pictures of you two
together?
eau was 12, rising 1 when had hi.
Who knows where he could have ended
up, but know that we were eant to find
each other. We have an incredible bond,
its like hes a part of e. hen ride
him, he knows what I’m thinking and at
hoe, feel like he understands e. eau
saved me, he’s taught me so much, and I
honestly don’t know what I’d do without
hi. eople ask e if d get another as
Beau’s now 17. I genuinely don’t know,
as I don’t think I could have the same
relationship with another horse. Beau and
I have been through so much together,
weve worked our way fro nothing to
intro level dressage and aaingly now to
ediu. f youd told e years ago that
I’d have an ex racehorse and be competing
successfully at ediu level and winning
dressage championships I’d have just
laughed. He has his quirks, as do I, but it’s
what akes us s eve had an aaing
journey, along with our sponsors Nicola
Oxley Ethpk and Chillout Horsewear, and
we’ll continue to work our way up until
the tie is right for eau to retire. ot
that he’d let this be anytime soon, as he
certainly enjoys his job!
You can follow Beau on facebook on his
page: Bywell Beau, A Dancing We Go-
Dressage Memoirs of an Ex-Racehorse.
I’m keen to hear from others having success
with Ex racers and want to tell their stories
so please get in touch!
A partnership built on love, trust and respect
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COMPETITIONS
WINTER WOW!
With winter here, keeping your horse looking and
feeling his best can be tough, but fortunately there is a
natural supplement on the market, which could help.
educed grooing tie, long periods of tie spent with rugs
on, fields full of ud and feet trying to adapt to wet to dry
conditions on a daily basis can all have a detriental effect over
time, but alongside daily grooming and good hygiene practices,
Aloeride can help maintain healthy skin and hooves and
encourage a shiny coat fro the inside out.
loeride is a totally palatable natural, certified organic aloe
vera supplement, which not only helps to promote healthy skin,
condition hooves, encourage great coat shine and glossy locks,
but also supports the immune system as well –another key
factor to consider over the winter onths.
ach bo of loeride contains 0 sachets 0 days worth
eualing over 12 litres of aloe vera uice and its great to know
that its also been tested by an accredited Newmarket laboratory
and does not contain any synthetic compounds.
his winter banish woes with a wow by feeding loeride
£.20 per carton onths supply with discounts
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Fibre-Beet – The Super
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Fibre-Beet is a
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ibreeet offers an ecellent
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susceptible to laminitis.
t can also be used as a forage
replacer up to 0 of the
daily forage allowance and
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cold water, or 15 minutes in
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RRP is around £12.35-£13.30.
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Winter Preparation with Carr Day and Martin
As the winter months draw near
it is important your horse is
prepared for the change in weather
conditions and cooling temperatures.
Equine industry leaders, Carr & Day &
Martin, has every product needed to
ensure your horse looks and feels its
absolute best.
Starting with the Cornucrescine
oof arrier, priarily for use in wet
conditions, the advanced forulation
creates a ‘one-way barrier’ to protect
hooves fro ecessive absorption of
water. It helps to strengthen, support and
improve shoe retention.
Other key products for this tie of year
are Belvoir Step 1 Tack Cleaner and
Belvoir Step 2 Tack Conditioner. This
simple two-step process ensures the
surface of the leather is free fro grease
and dirt while being moisturised and
protected.
Step 1 gently lifts ingrained dirt and sweat
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Finally, no matter how much time you
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without needing to rinse. antastic for
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ith its uiist 0 degree
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WINTER PREP
Rugs
Check out these great new Rugs
on offer for this Autumn to
help you prepare for the winter
Rambo Supreme Medium
Weight Turnout Rug
with Vari Layer
he abo Supree ediu eight urnout ug fro
orseware is ade fro 1000 denier ballistic nylon which
provides a waterproof and breathable outer.
he therobonded fibrefill provides warth while the rug
also has an anti-bacterial polyester lining.
surefit neck design with vfront closure gives freedo
of oveent to grae and the rug also coes with leg
arches, reective strips, wipe clean tail cord, hood and liner
loops, three secure cross surcingles, and a shine enhancing
polyester lining.
he rug, available fro euestrian.co, has a detachable
hood and the Vari-layer technology uses additional layers
of therobonded fibre across the back and hip for the
ultiate in heat retention and cofort with less weight.
olour lackSilver Sies ft in to 7ft in riced fro
£21. to £27.. Available from www.equestrian.com
Weatherbeeta Thermic
Quilt Cooler Rug
The Weatherbeeta Thermic Quilt Cooler has a multi-layered
polyester knit outer with an ultrasoft hand feel that is
highly absorbent, easily wicking away moisture to help keep
your horse cofortable and dry. he rug features adustable
twin front closure, satin lined shoulders, low cross surcingles
and a fillet string. Sies include ft in to 7ft in vailable
in avyreyhite ro £2. £7..
For further information visit www.equestrian.com.
In Shops This Autumn
S fied neck turnout rug
its not a award winner for nothing
The Fieldmasta’s designers went back
to the drawing board to solve classic
turnout rug irritations; rubbed shoulders,
restricted movement; mane damage;
tightness over the wither and so on.
Their design won a BETA AWARD in
anuary. Of course the ieldasta is
fully waterproof and breathable. ut
its articulation over the wither relieves
pressure and a clever fuller neck allows oygen
ow round the ane preventing ane loss. oth wither
and neck cover have reduced filling to keep the rug super
light there. A special tri-vent shoulder gusset, coupled
with pass through surcingles, gives freedo of oveent.
ough 00 denier fabric with 1200 denier sections where
you need it. Sie ft in to 7ft in etails at £100.
www.masta.co.uk to find your nearest stockist
18 October 2016 Equestrian Life

FEEDING & HEALTH
Dodson &
Horrell – Winter
Health Mash
Winter Health Mash is designed to
support the horse’s immune and digestive
function over the winter months. It
stimulates a horse’s appetite with added
carrots, peas and herbs to appeal to fussy
feeders. It can be an ideal way to disguise
supplements and medicines.
Soak the Winter
Health Mash
with hot (or
cold) water for
10 minutes
before feeding
and it will warm
the horse from
the inside and
increase uid
intake keeping
the horse
hydrated.
Winter Health
Mash contains:
• Echinacea to support the immune
system
• Bran, mint and fennel to help maintain
a healthy digestive function
• Oat and molasses free calories with 7.5%
oil content for coat condition
This is not a complete feed and is
intended as an addition to an existing
diet and therefore should be fed alongside
Dodson & Horrell Ultimate Balancer or
another complete feed to aid health and
condition during the winter months.
RRP £10.99, 12Kg bag 24 days feed for
500kg horse, Cost per day: 46ppd.
www.dodsonandhorrell.com , Nutritional
Helpline: +44 (0) 845 345 2627, Telephone
Number: +44 (0) 1832 737 300
Super Concentrated Senior Balancer
Blue Chip Super Concentrated Senior Balancer includes CushinCombo and a full
joint supplement, containing Rosa canina which is known to support and maintain
joints, keeping your horse or pony active in later life. In order to maintain
digestive health, the inclusion of a probiotic helps to ensure gut efficiency to keep
your veteran happy and healthy.
The 100% natural, whole-cereal
and molasses free formula is
highly nutrient dense and can
be fed in small amounts and as
with all the balancers in the Blue
Chip range, it contains essential
daily vitamins, minerals and
nutrients and dedicated hoof and
respiratory formulas.
£24.95 per 3kg tub.
For more information,
visit www.bluechipfeed.com
Veterans
and Feed
Garlic 100
Traditionally renowned for its many and varied
nutritional benefits, garlic is certainly a super herb and
one horses simply love. New from NAF, Garlic 100 is
an easy to feed and highly palatable liquid which offers
all the benefits of garlic in an affordable and available
format. Concentrated extract from 100% natural garlic
cloves has been bottled for convenient, mess free
feeding and freshness year round.
RRP £9.99 1L. Visit www.naf-equine.eu/uk
HPD Veteran Balancer
The Horse and Pony Direct Veteran Balancer is the perfect option for the older horse or pony as it delivers
optimum levels of essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients to assure that your veteran is receiving
a nutritionally balanced diet at an affordable price. The Veteran Balancer also incorporates a joint
supplement which includes MSM, important in protein building and muscle and tendon repair as well as
Glucosamine which is vital for cartilage metabolism and connective tissue renewal around the joints. It
also fors synovial uid the oints natural lubricant and can help cobat increased viscosity with age
therefore reducing pain and helping to improve mobility
The Horse and Pony Direct Veteran balancer is very nutrient dense and only requires feeding at a rate of
75g per 100 Kg of bodyweight, making it perfect for older horses and ponies whose appetite can decrease
with age. t is ideal to be fed alongside a high fibre diet to ensure healthy gut function, and the sall
pellets make it suitable for those with dental problems.
RRP £23.99 per sack and £21.99 when buying 3 bags or more. For more information on Horse and Pony Direct
products, visit www.horseandponydirect.com
20 October 2016 Equestrian Life

FEEDING & HEALTH
Equine Endo
Having been in the equine industry
for over 25 years and working
in Equine welfare for the past
10 years Equine Endo have a wealth
of experience and knowledge when it
comes to the health & well-being of
equines. Business owner, Sandy trained
at Nottingham Trent University to
perform and interpret Faecal egg counts,
and have ever since been doing this in a
professional manner.
NEW … Mobile Clinic
We can visit your premises and set up our
Lab equipment on site. All we need is to
be indoors out of the elements, have a
little space to set everything up and have
access to electricity.
You will get the opportunity to see the
whole process fro start to finish and
even have a sneak preview of the samples
under the microscope if you wish. You get
the results there and then.
Whether you
are a livery yard,
riding school or
a private owner
with several
horses, this is a
great way to get
all the horses on
the yard tested
and evaluated at
the same time
and you can see
how the process is carried out. The only
lab service that allows you to see what
happens when sampling and testing takes
place. Followed by a professional one to
one discussion of the egg count, worming
advice and the follow up steps.
All visits are tailored to your individual
needs.
Also offer weighing clinics using our
mobile weighbridge, no bars or wires to
get tangled up in allowing the horse to
feel relaxed and comfortable with the
weighing experience.
Sandy is a registered SQP and approved
by the VMD (veterinary medicines
directorate) to be able to prescribe and
supply your wormers.
Lincolnshire based and willing to travel.
To book an appointment or for more
information, contact Sandy on
01522 255804/07967660655 or
info@equineendo.co.uk
TRIED &
TESTED
“I was delighted to take part in the
tried and tested feature for Equine
ndo. find keein a track on wormin
complicated at the best of times”
The appointment was booked at my
convenience and the “harvesting” of the
samples was really easy and possible without
interrupting my morning routine at all. Sandy
arrived promptly and quickly set up her
equipment using the space of half a kitchen
work surface. She could have done this in the
feed room or even on the yard. I then could
have easily got on with my own jobs.
The process was fascinating and gave the
opportunity to really discuss each horses
worming history. Sandy was able to process
the results and provide the correct wormer
for each horse bearing in mind the individual
counts and worming history. This was
definitely uicker and ore personal than the
postal service I have used previously as the
results are instant. Sandy provided wormers
there and then at a very competitive price. I
didn’t have to think about which brand or
ingredient to use. The other very useful aspect
was weighing the horses with the portable
weigh bridge - every single horses weight was
a surprise and without this I fear would have
been under and overdosing nearly every one of
my horses.
The service was a lot less expensive than I
would have imagined. I don’t need to think
about my wormers as I am booked in for the
next session and Sandy will even remind me of
the appointment. Brilliant service that I would
certainly recommend!
Michaela P, Lincs
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FEEDING & HEALTH
Winter Feeding
on a Budget
As the winter months
are just around the
corner, so are the
increases in costs that we
associate with the change
in our horse’s routine that
we experience during this
time. Throughout the
summer, our horses are
turned out for longer periods
and have readily available
grazing, that more often
than not, does not require
supplementation in the form
of haylage or hard feed.
By including a high quality feed balancer
in your horse’s diet from the Blue Chip
range, you can ensure that as well as
achieving excellent value for money, you
are providing a nutritionally balanced diet
suitable for every type of horse or pony.
Throughout the winter, horses typically
use around 80% of their feed energy
to maintain vital metabolic processes
and a constant body temperature, so by
utilising a Blue Chip Balancer, which
contain an EU approved probiotic in their
100% natural, whole cereal and molasses
free forulas, fibre digestibility doubles,
allowing more ‘warming energy’ to be
obtained from the forage that you include
in your horse’s diet. The probiotic also
balances gut bacteria and aids efficient
nutrient absorption, which increases the
proportion of the carefully balanced levels
of vitamins, minerals and nutrients in
Blue Chip feeds which are utilised by your
horse. o further benefit digestion and gut
health as the diet changes, each Blue Chip
balancer is formulated with Nucleotides,
the building blocks of DNA, which
increase the length of intestinal villi,
increasing the surface area available for
absorption and also, they are integral in
aiding the immune response by increasing
white blood cell levels a factor which
is important to help ward off harmful
pathogens which could be carried in the
air as a result of the confines of stabling.
day. Each balancer in the range includes
all the high quality ingredients packed
into each pellet of our other balancers,
such as the comprehensive menthol and
eucalyptus based respiratory supplement,
PrimoVentoTM and SoundHoofTM,
which contains zinc, methionine and
biotin to promote healthy horn growth
in wet winter conditions, but also, each
Super Concentrated Balancer is tailored
to a specific purpose. he range includes
a Senior Balancer, which contains
Chaste Tree Berry extract as part of
the CushinComboTM supplement to
help maintain pituitary gland function
in the older horse, where Cushing’s
Disease can become prevalent as a
result of the dysfunction of this gland,
alongside Glucosamine and MSM for joint
maintenance.
Providing the correct diet for a veteran is essential
throughout Winter
The newest addition to the Super
Concentrated range is the ULSA-COOL
balancer, that incorporates AcidBalTM,
an acid buffering agent comprised of
Lithothamnion which is derived from
marine minerals and can help to alter
gut pH balance by slowly releasing
calcium, magnesium and silicon, over a
prolonged period to enhance the buffering
effect it has on stomach acids. ULSA-
OO also benefits fro the addition of
Beta-Glucans, which coat the stomach
lining with a protective fil and slow
the passage of feed, keeping the stomach
fuller for longer therefore creating a
less acidic environment. Also available
are the Calming balancer, which has all
the benefits of a balancer and caling
supplement in one handy tub and Daily
Health balancer, which will provide your
horse with the daily vitamins, minerals
and nutrients that he needs to thrive.
To choose which balancer in the Blue Chip
range will keep your horse in top condition
this winter and maintain health from the
inside out for an affordable price, visit
www.bluechipfeed.com or call 0114 266
6200 for feeding and nutritional advice
EQUINE LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
With regards to reducing winter costs,
the new range of Blue Chip Super
Concentrated Balancers are the perfect
choice as their highly nutrient dense
formula only requires feeding at a rate
of 100g per day for the average horse,
meaning each 3kg tub, priced at £24.95
lasts one month at a cost of £0.83 per
Grazing can be restricted in the winter
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HEALTHCARE FOR YOUR HORSES
Offering a full range of veterinary
services both surgical and routine
Equine Facilities
Specialist equine unit
Veterinary surgeons specialising in equine work, qualified equine nurses
and onsite BAEDT/BEVA qualified equine dental technician
Dedicated equine operating theatre
Onsite laboratory and stabling
Free Equizone visit system
Equine Services
Computerised digital radiography
Surgical procedures including colic surgery & hernia repair
Video Gastroscopy & endoscopy
Ultrasound scanning
Lameness investigation
Standing castrations & sarcoid treatment
Advanced dental care
Frozen and chilled artificial insemination
Shockwave treatment
Electrocardiography
Cryo-surgery (liquid nitrogen)
Pre-purchase examinations
Microchipping
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Market Rasen,
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FEEDING & HEALTH
ive Star Supere Senior
ie Str Sere Seior is a unique
formulation providing our highest
specification of the key oint support
nutrients for horses, working in synergy with
rich natural sources of Omega 3 fatty acids
and naturally sourced antioxidants to support
healthy, eible oints in older horses and
ponies still leading active lives. Available in
Powder 660g or 1.98kg RRP from £29.99
For all Old Age Performers, In the Pink
Senior is specially formulated to meet all the
nutritional requirements of the older horse
and is designed to give him all the support he
needs to stay active and feeling forever young.
In the Pink Senior helps balance the diet
and the digestive system, which enables the
horse to maximise the value of his feed intake.
It provides pre and probiotics for optimum
support of the gut, and supplies all the vitamins
and minerals required by the older horse for
all round health. In the Pink Senior also supplies a unique combination of
naturally sourced antioidant ingredients to ush ecess free radicals fro
the system, as well as providing nutrients to support joint health. Specially
chosen herbs support a youthful spark. In the Pink Senior is recommended
for all older horses and ponies, whether signs of age are obvious or not.
Available in Powder in a range of sizes RRP from £22.99
For further details please call the NAF Freephone Nutritional Advice line 0800
373106 or email info@naf-uk.com . www.naf-equine.eu/uk
Tip Top Supplement
Pellets
Equimins’ Tip Top
Supplement Pellets
provide a low cost
way to provide
the horse with
essential vitamins
and minerals from
just 27p per day,
even less for horses
at rest.
Tip Top Supplement contains a broad spectrum
of vitamins and minerals that support health
and condition. It provides a very effective boost
of key ingredients at just pence per day. The
pellets can be added to the horse’s feed or fed
fro the oor or the hand, so they can work
alongside a forage only diet, which is another
great way to make your funds go further.
Powder is also available, which costs from just
24p per day (when a 25kg bag is purchased).
Tip Top Supplement Pellets are available in 3kg
and 15kg quantities. Prices start from £19.30.
The 27p per day cost was based on a horse in
work receiving 50g per day, and the owner
buying a 15kg bag. Horses at rest receive 25g
per day.
For more information see www.equimins.com,
email sales@equimins.com or call 01548 531770.
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hen horses are in their senior years, proiding the best uality of life is important
and often at the forefront of many owners’ minds. Keeping your old, but dearly
loed horse or pony fit and well is espeially important when we approah the
winter months.
Scarsdale Vets can offer help and advice to you
and your senior horse, including:
Senior horse examinations
Blood testing
Dental examinations
Nutritional advice
he arsdale euine eterinary team onsists of dediated euine ets and
nurses, proiding the highest standard of are for horses, ponies and doneys in
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Equine Hospital, Referral Centre and Equine Fertility Services
We are a long established equine
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facilities and an extensive range of
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associate of the University of
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Together they provide the highest
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BRITISH GROOMS AWARDS
The Haddon Training British
Grooms Awards 2016
Haddon Training are
once again providing
an opportunity for
these often unsung heroes
of the equestrian industry
to be recognised through its
sponsorship of the British
Grooms Awards that will
be presented at the annual
British Breeders Awards
Dinner in London.
Chris Hewlett, Managing
Director of Haddon Training
said, “Through sponsoring
the British Grooms Awards,
I hope this provides the
backbone of the equine
industry the chance to be
recognised and rewarded”.
The categories and criteria
for the Haddon Training
British Grooms Awards 2016
are:
• The Haddon Training
British Grooms Award:
Open to all grooms in the
equestrian industry working
in the those working in
competition yards, riding
schools, welfare centres,
trekking centres and studs
will be equally eligible and
can include self-employed
and full-time grooms. A
runners up Award will also
be given in this category.
• The Haddon Training
Equestrian Team GB Grooms
Award, who, in the opinion
of the judging panel, has
made an outstanding
contribution as a groom who
supported any Equestrian
Team GB athlete at the Rio
Olympic and Paralympic
Games 2016 in the following
disciplines:- Dressage,
Eventing, Showjumping and
Para-Equestrian Dressage.
• The Haddon Training Yard
Manager Award: Must have a
minimum of 5 years working
in the Equine industry in the
UK, with 2 years working as
a commercial manager.
• The Haddon Training
Apprentice Award: Must
be a Horse Care apprentice
and can only be nominated
by their employer. The
apprentice must be on their
apprenticeship programme
for a minimum of 9 months
and can still be nominated
for another 3 months after
completion. The judges will
need supporting evidence
from their training provider
to confir they are in
learning/ have completed
their apprenticeship.
Nominations open on
3rd October 2016 and to
nominate a candidate for
the Haddon Training British
Grooms Awards, follow this
link http://www.bef.co.uk/
Detail.aspx?page=Breeders-
Awards-Dinner to download
a form or complete the
online form, alternatively
you can also submit your
nomination via video by
submitting a link to the
video on YouTube, or an
alternative Cloud storage
website (Dropbox/ We
Transfer).
Nominations close Friday
18 November 2016
The awards will be
presented at the annual
British Breeders’ Awards
Dinner, hosted and
organised by the British
Horse Foundation in
London on 14 January 2017,
Grange City Hotel, London
EC3N 2BQ
Haddon Training
British Grooms Award
At this year’s British Breeders Awards Dinner, Adele
Clarke from Lowesby was presented with the Haddon
Training British Grooms Award for which she was
nominated by her employers, Vin and Liz Jones of
Preci-Spark event horses, highlighting that Adele, who
has responsibility for their competition yard of ten
horses, the total trust they have in her to manage any
situation that may arise due to her professionalism,
skill and dedication and they have no doubt that Adele
is one of the keys to the success of the Preci-Spark
enterprise.
“It was a complete surprise when I received the
news that I had won this award as I wasn’t aware
that my employers had nominated me in the first
place! It meant a huge amount to me when I was
presented with the award as it was confirmation of
the appreciation that my employers held for me” says
Adele.
Adele continues “Having never won anything in my
life before, this award meant an awful lot to me and
to receive the recognition of all the hard work we put
into our jobs makes it very special. To have a company,
such as Haddon Training giving the grooms support
and recognition is a huge benefit and long may it
continue.”
Nominations open for the Haddon Training British
Grooms Award on 3rd October 2016 - for the
categories and criteria of the awards and to download
a nomination form or submit a nomination by video
visit www.bef.co.uk - Breeders Award Dinner
Haddon Training Apprentice Award
Since receiving her Haddon Training
Apprentice Award earlier this year at the
British Breeders Awards Dinner, Rosie
Harbour has experienced life in a racing
yard and moved forwards in her career as a
groom.
Rosie started her apprentice placement at
Witham Villa Equestrian Centre as underconfident,
shy and nervous, however, the
staff there soon realised that they had got
an extremely worthwhile team member in
their idst and fro the first day, osie
proved her commitment to her career and
passion for horses, together with a natural
empathy, who always went the extra mile to
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ensure their welfare.
Her determination is a characteristic
that she has carried into her own career
development, achieving her stage 1 and
2 within 9 months of her apprenticeship,
gaining her ABRS initial teachers award,
first aid and child protection certificates all
within 18 months.
Part of Rosie’s award package was the
opportunity of a week’s placement at a
professional yard of her choice and she was
keen to experience working with racehorses,
having only worked with ponies and
dressage horses previously and was placed
with Seamus Mullin’s Wilsford Stables near
Salisbury to
see what life
at a racing
yard could
offer and it
certainly didn’t
disappoint
– riding on the gallops and taking a horse
racing at Worcester were just two of the
opportunities that Rosie experienced and
although she may work with racehorses in
the future, it was the discipline of eventing
is where Rosie’s career move has taken her
and is working for event riders, Ginny and
Will Turnbull gaining valuable experience
and progressing up the ladder.

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DRESSAGE
LARA DYSON
Wild Card Delight
Giving birth to her first child has not stopped the
whirlwind life of Lara Dyson. Read on to find out more
about yet another busy month for the dressage rider…
Well, all those who told me
having a baby would change
my life and I wouldn’t be able
to carry on doing what I was doing -
how wrong you were!
Annabelle has changed my life
completely, being the most amazing
little bundle of joy anyone could ever
ask for, but she hasn’t stopped me doing
anything I did before she came along.
So, this has been another busy month
for me and the horses.
I have been busy enjoying lots of
family time including a busy week
with my nephew, Thomas and niece,
Jessica both training for the Pony Club
Grassroots Championships along with
their teammate, Cobby.
We worked hard on test riding, giving
them every chance of doing well at
the championships for the Brocklesby
Pony Club. Tom did a lovely test to
come third with 76%, Cobby did the
same to come second in her section but
unfortunately the judges didn’t like
Jessica’s test with her comments saying
she was slightly over bent but as an
eight-year-old I would rather be that,
than not on the bit but hey ho.
I had to
explain to Jess
this happens
sometimes and
that’s dressage
for you! The
team came a very
creditable fifth
overall, with one
member missing,
away on holiday.
I had two brilliant
lessons with Rhett Bird in preparation for
the National Championships having found
out that I did indeed get a wild card, so it’s
all systems go in training to get both Felix
and yself up to full fitness.
One of our Cyden ponies, Pilot has gone
out on loan to a lovely pony rider, Sophie
Williams, to educate him and bring him
on from a young, inexperienced pony to
hopefully an FEI schoolmaster for my
nephew, nieces or even my own Annabelle
to ride.
I’ve had a busy month at work. Cyden
Homes’ year end is at the end of October
so there are lots of new homes going over
in September and October which means
there’s lots of snagging for me to do.
I am exceptionally lucky that Annabelle
is so easy, she just comes along with me
and sleeps, feeds, winds and sleeps again
allowing me to just carry on my job of
making sure the houses are up to the
high standard of finish that yden oes
expects.
e have anaged our first little holiday
to urghley orse rials for four days
this is a yearly family reunion for us all
and normally my yearly shopping spree.
This year it was very much Annabelle’s
and not mine!
I look forward to telling you all about
the Nationals in my next blog. Having
got my wild card, I am so proud to have
competed at the winter and summer
regionals and now both national
championships, as well as giving birth to
our first child.
othing can hold e back, its official if
you want something enough you will do
anything to get it and that’s me!
For further information contact Lara Dyson
on 07920 452739, visit www.cydendressage.
com or ‘Like’ the Cyden Dressage Facebook
page for news of all three Cyden Stallions
and other horses and ponies for sale.
Thomas and Jessica Dyson at The Pony Club Grassroots Championships
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NEWS
Cleveland Bays Meet at
Doncaster Racing College
A
couple of weeks
ago saw the global
Cleveland Bay Horse
community coming together to
promote the rare and critically
endangered Cleveland Bay.
Every year, supported by the
Cleveland Bay Horse Society,
riders, owners and breeders
are encouraged to get out
and about raising awareness
and raising the profile of
this truly versatile breed of
horse. The breed is popular
worldwide with owner’s in
Canada, America, UK, France,
Australia and New Zealand,
and all are encouraged to take
part in this annual event.
Here in the UK a group
of owners, breeders and
supporters got together
at Doncaster’s Northern
Racing College, at an event
organised with support and
encouragement from the
Cleveland Bay Horse Society.
Twelve horses, both pure and
part bred, enjoyed an informal,
fun filled day with activities
which promote the breed as
an all-round versatile riding
horse. The day began with
a parade of the horses and
a brief commentary of their
breeding and history. A trophy
was presented to the best pure
and part bred the judge would
like to take home!
There were rosettes and
goody bags for all who took
part, riders and supporters
on foot, who were also there
to enjoy a day of watching
Bays in action! There was a
show-jumping course and
local rider Jasmine Lamb (nee
ansfield who copetes part
bred Lindon Joint Honours
in BS, was on hand to offer
advice and support to budding
showjumpers. Trec GBbrought
the control of paces
and obstacle elements to the
day. It seems Cleveland Bays
are very good at Trec and
many expressed an interest in
taking up the sport.
By far the most exciting part of
the day was the experience of
using the gallops and it was a
fantastic sight to see Cleveland
Bays galloping around the
track, it was hard to tell who
enjoyed the experience most, a
horse or rider!
At the end of the day everyone
went home with a huge smile
on their face and a very tired,
but happy Cleveland Bay in
their lorry or trailer.
30 October 2016 Equestrian Life

EVENTING
SEIB Insurance
Brokers Arena
Eventing Final at
Vale View
A
glorious autumnal weekend
was enjoyed by competitors and
spectators at the grand finale of
the 2016 SEIB Insurance Brokers Arena
Eventing series at Vale View Equestrian
Centre in Leicestershire on the 17th to
1th Septeber. his is the first year
that leading insurance broker, SEIB has
sponsored the series.
The winner of each class secured a
valuable £00 first prie as well as
collecting an SEIB horse rug and other
goodies. Generous prizes went down the
line with second placed riders taking
home £200 and an SEIB Saddle pad and
£100 for third. There was also substantial
prie oney to be won at the ualifiers.
Arena eventing is a fast growing sport
that was introduced at the Old Dalby
venue to maximise use of their extensive
facilities. The centre is fast becoming
recognised as one of the UK’s best venues
for the sport. The multiple indoor and
outdoor arenas at Vale View have allowed
an interesting course to be developed,
with a i of show ups, fied and knock
down cross country fences. Starting in the
indoor International Arena, competitors
negotiate a course of show jumps, before
exiting the arena onto the cross country
section and the extensive water complex,
a feature of the venue. The varied and
undulating track built by renowned
British Eventing course builder, Angus
Smales, included a tricky corner, steps, a
brush and ditch combination and a water
complex, almost all on an all-weather
surface. There is something for everyone
in the series with sections for intro, prenovice,
novice and intermediate, the event
appeals to riders of all levels.
Stacie Charlton, from Sandiacre,
Nottingham, rode to victory in the SEIB
80cm Pre-Novice class aboard 22-yearold
Boultbees Applejack (Jack). Stacie
has ridden Jack for 12 years and the pair
enjoy eventing and hunter trials. “He is a
rescue pony from Society for the Welfare
of Horses and Ponies (SWHP). He was
rescued as a yearling, malnourished and
barely able to stand,” explains Stacie, “He
has been a super pony for me and I feel
Class 2 Stacie Charlton and Boultbees
Apple Jack
privileged to have him in my life. He has
his own little fan club and several younger
jockeys lined up, itching to take over the
reins but, I’m not ready to hand him over
just yet.”
“This year we have competed at
hatsworth rena venting and ualified
for the Kent and Masters Arena Eventing
Final held at Blenheim. He jumped really
well, but had an unlucky pole. We still
have Osberston Arena Eventing Final
next weekend along with Horseware
Ireland Hunter Trial Final at Eland Lodge,”
continues Stacie. Jack will have a welldeserved
break after that. “He is 22 years
young and enjoys competing so, for as
long as he enjoys himself and is capable of
doing so, we will keep ticking along.”
Lily Walker, from Melton Mowbray, fought
off strong competition in the SEIB 90cm
Novice class to take the top spot riding her
own Ace Lightening. Lily and the 17-yearold
grey gelding, jumped smoothly and
confidently, taking each fence in their
stride to get closest to the optimum time,
winning the class and taking home the
valuable £00 first prie. he pair often
compete in British Eventing and last year
Lily was crowned the 2015 Pony Club
Novice Show jumping Champion and this
year 2016 BRC Intermediate Winter Show
jumping Champion.
17th-18th SEPTEMBER 2016
Class 3 Lily Walker Ace Lightning
Class4 Millie Bowes-Hall
Millie Bowes-Hall from Upton,
Nottinghamshire, made the most of what
was to be her last competition riding her
own coloured gelding, Choice, to win the
SEIB 1m Intermediate class, before she
heads to University. Millie and Choice put
in a fine perforance, going clear in the
up to height show jumping section before
heading out on the cross country.
Millie has owned the 11-year-old coloured
gelding since he was 4 years old. They are
members of the Rufford Pony Club and
have competed mostly in show jumping.
“Dressage is not his strong point, but we
both enjoy jumping”, said Millie. “He was
such a good boy today, after he had a show
jump down in a previous class. I am now
going to uni and he is going on loan to a
friend. I will still see him, but this was our
last competition”, explained Millie, 19,
who is heading to Nottingham University
to study accounting and finance.
Our social media page is full of updates
and photos and is a great place to share
your experience of taking part in an SEIB
sponsored event. For more information, visit
www.facebook.com/SEIB.Competitions1
Photos by Action Replay Photography
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EVENTING
EMMA HYSLOP-WEBB
Photos by Tim Wilkinsonunless stated otherwise
When the
going gets
tough -
the tough
gets going!
So after writing my last article we
headed off to Wellington, where we
had Wally in the Advanced where
he did a personal best dressage of 32
and jumped a super clear show jumping.
I decided not to run him cross-country
as the ground was quite hard, although
it was tempting as I was lying in third
place. The wedding present pulled
it out of the bag again for another
double clear in the Intermediate
with a 31 dressage. Turning into a
dressage diva all that BD is starting
to pay off. Matcho was also in the
intermediate and did a good test, clear
show jumping and I tried a new bit cross
country, once I made sure this worked
I pulled him up as he was heading to
Blenheim in a couple of weeks.
Then Burghley came and I went and
watched my friends wishing I was there
until it started to rain, then pour, and it
became very tricky due to the ground and
the conditions, then I became easier with
my decision to re-route.
We then headed to Blenheim, only
to find y face on the illboards to
Blenheim..... that’s why we chose
Blenheim over Burghley, Wally was the
face of Blenheim! We trotted up and I
sparkled thanks to my jewellery from
Lanes, Wally and Matcho went on to do
their personal best dressage’s at this level.
Wally was amazing, it even bought a tear
to my eye when I halted, that’s saying
something when dressage is involved.
He concentrated and tried so so hard and
that’s all you ever want from your horse
whatever the level.
Then cross country day came, they had
beefed the course up from last year and
PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.MATTNUTTALLPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UK
ran it in reverse so it had a fresh feel
to it. As I was early on I only got to see
Andrew Nicholson and Oliver Townend
ride on the screen so decisions on long
and short routes had to be made. Wally’s
physio had come to join us on Friday and
he had a treatent first thing on Saturday
morning. Wish I were one of my horses
at times. Then it started to rain and rain
some more. I was soaked before we even
left the start box, there is nothing better
than being counted down five, four, three,
two, one whilst having a last minute word
with yourself ride for rhyth, reeber
your minute markers, remembering your
stride pattern. We are off and Wally is so
up for it, making it feel like a pre novice.
He left a leg at the shield where I had to
sit tight. I needed this placing too much
to pop out the side door, I just remember
telling myself lower leg forward and
shoulders back. He was amazing so bold,
he is such a jumper and he made it feel so
easy. fter finishing and washing hi off
we found a small hole in his elbow where
he had studded himself, there was quite
a bit of blood and the vets were fab. He
was quite sore on it so we did all we could
to make him comfortable on it, however
he was not sound enough to trot up the
next day. GUTTED is an understatement
as we were lying 23rd after cross country
and we needed to finish in the top 2
for our adinton ualification, as this
horse had jumped double clear in every
International he has run in in the last
three years we had hoped to jump clear.
Horses!!!!!!!!
I had to show jump Matcho later that day
at 6.30 and he jumped well, he was a little
star struck as he went into an arena of
clapping and music. He had two down but
we were 73rd to jump in very heavy wet
conditions and I think he got a little stuck
in the mud. Sunday morning came and
Wally was slightly better but we made the
decision to withdraw him as it would not
be fair to ask him to jump with the stud
injury. He is such a jumper and it would
have pulled something terrible.
So the focus was on Matcho man, the sun
had at least come out to dry the ground
up. Normal focus in the start box and we
32 October 2016 Equestrian Life

were off, now for those that follow Matcho
know how high he jumps, when he came
to the 5th fence the open ditch he had
a sneaky look in it on the way over and
scared himself a little. We were half way
around the course and he was not taking
me as much as I would have liked so I
decided to pull him up. It is a very big ask,
asking an 8 year old to jump around such
a large track. Sometimes he tries too hard,
as he sees the fences two foot bigger than
we all do. He is a horse for the future that
has lots of scope.
So after a challenging weekend I have
been re-evaluating everything...... the
great saying goes “if you want something
to change, then do something to change
the outcome”. So I am .... I am selling
some of my horses. Some I have hung
onto for too long so it time for a clear
out. The reason why I am being so harsh
is that I need new, young horses coming
through the grades that are potential four
star horses. My manager is making me be
really rational as I am so emotional as the
horses are all my children. An example
of how rational I am being is that I have
ade up y ind to try and find Oie a
new home. He is now 15 years old and is a
super three star horse, can he win with me
no, can he give someone a lot of valuable
experience yes, would he love his new job
yes, will I cry like a baby, YES. This horse
is like a pet to me, he took me around
y first two star, y first advanced and
first three star. have owned hi for nine
years...There is still a voice in my head
that says if I can’t sell him then I will keep
having fun on him but I do have to try.
My rational head is being forced as the
owners of Matcho want to sell their 65%
shares and would love to find a way of
keeping him. So if anyone is interested
please get in touch as you can see what I
a trying to sacrifice here.
With so much going on I am not heading
to Osberton, and we will bring the
winter plans forward, lots of British
Showjumping and British Dressage. I
have just sold a super Advanced dressage
“IF YOU WANT SOMETHING TO CHANGE, THEN
DO SOMETHING TO CHANGE THE OUTCOME”
mare to a lovely home, and another pony
into the Quorn pony club. I am currently
interviewing for another working pupil,
and am attracting some very big names
with regards to the sale of Matcho. I was
thinking of having a winter campaign
#comeonletstryandkeepmatcho - any
ideas are welcome. It would just be gutting
to see someone else reep all my hard work,
but that is producing for you. If I do sell
him I will be able to buy a few nice young
horses with my money from my shares.
ets see what happens. y phone nuber
is 07495 094399.
I am also looking for new rides and
owners, I have now produced four horses
to three/four star, I try and upgrade one a
year, The wedding present will make the
step up net year to ake it five. a as
hungry as ever for the success, ust finding
a way to make it happen. All of the horses
I have, have progressed at least one level
each season.
We have started our winter clipping and
this week we should be out cubbing as we
have a few hunters to sell. Douglas knows
that the indoor jumping is about to start
as he has had his mane cut/trimmed to
look like a showjumper!!! He cannot wait
to be back out there. As always lots going
on at EHE, let’s see what the next month
brings. Keep up to date on Facebook and
Instagram.
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TEAM CHASING
Photos by Colbeck Photography
11th SEPTEMBER 2016
Garthorpe plays
host to thrilling
Team Chasing!
REPORT BY DAVID SELBY
The Belvoir Team Chase and Hunter
Trial took place on Sunday 11th
September at Garthorpe racecourse.
This event remains as popular as ever
with 330 horses taking part, more horses
making it around the course than riders,
nothing changes!
One of the Boring
Goring Team
Members clearing
a hedge on course
to take 5th in the
Intermediate
The going was near perfect, take-offs
and landings had been prepared and the
rain the day before was welcomed by me,
probably not by the people on horseback
on the Saturday morning. Credit must go
to the course preparation team for all their
hard work, the course looked really good
and preparing take-off’s certainly was
appreciated by the competitors.
There were 5 different classes during the
day, 2 Hunter Trial classes and 3 Team
Chase classes, competitors came from
all over England and Wales to take part.
1st place in the Fun Class The Cheney Chicks
Taking 3rd in the Fun Class Team
Racing Stripes
Most of the nations ‘Open’ teams took
part and used the Intermediate class as
a warm up for the qualifying events that
are coming up in the weeks ahead.
This event always provides good
entertainment and this year was no
exception, some thrills and spills, bruised
pride, but nothing more serious.
The Dapper Dobbins starting
out in the Fun Class and taking
2nd place
Team Ride Away 1 in flying form to win
the Intermediate class
4th place for Team Never Say Never in the
Intermediate
The winning Novice Team
Stunts That Can’t Be Made
One of the Team Riding Randoms in the
Fun Class taking 4th place
“Many thanks to you and all your team of
helpers for such a lovely day on Sunday.
Please thank particularly your Clerk of the
Course who did a stirling job with all the
fences and the ground. The ground was
perfect with enough juice in it from the recent
rain. A special thank you to the fence judges
and stewards who gave up their day to help
at the event. It is much appreciated as it is
often such a long day “. Yours, a Competitor
The Art Hotel Racers just pipped into 2nd
place in the Intermediate
The Ride Away Novice team took 2nd place
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SHOWS
The BSPS “White Company”
Gold Cup Sports Pony Final
The 4th British Show Pony Society
“White Company” Gold Cup Sports
ony final was held at the and
Rover Burghley Horse Trials in Ring 2 on
the Sunday 4th September. The class is
divided into three height sections (133cms,
143cms and 153cms) with only twelve
competing in each division. Qualifying
classes are held at the BSPS Winter,
Mid-Summer and Summer Championship
shows and are always very hotly contested!
The competition is in three parts dressage,
followed by a working hunter course which
includes extra marks for the gallop and
finally show uping against the clock. n
the show jumping round there is a bonus
fence which if jumped gives ten extra
points, if knocked down the competitor
loses twenty marks. This always leads to
a nail biting finish and with the hite
Company” bed as the joker fence this year
we were not disappointed.
he 1cs winner was Saffie Osborne
riding Plasdavrene Matty’s Mate or Timmy
as he is known at hoe. Saffie has had
the pony, who is fourteen years old, for
two years and they have ualified for
both the Royal International Horse Show,
where they were third, and the Horse of
the Year Show. This combination has had
a wonderful season, winning the Gold
Cup at the Mid-Summer Show, winning
at Cheshire County and being placed
first in the hapion of hapions at
the Summer Championships. Also at
the Summer Championships they were
ebers of the ngland ea. Saffie
is now really looking forward to HOYS and
has already been declared the Tagg La Liga
winner for her section. Saffie said
that winning at Burghley was something
she will never forget and she just loved
the atmosphere and excitement. “The
course at Burghley really suited Timmy,
because the bigger the fences the better he
jumps. He is my pony of a lifetime and just
so special and he makes me smile.” She
Millie Manners 143cms winner
REPORT BY SUE WILLIAMS 4TH SEPTEMBER 2016
also said iy is definitely uys
(international artist Katie O’Sullivan)
favourite child Saffies abition is be an
international event rider and to come back
and win Burghley one day.
The 143cms section was won by Millie
Manners riding Mocklershill Lucky Lady
(Lucy), a 14year old grey mare. The pony
was purchased from Shannon
Sheridan in Ireland three
seasons ago, having
previously been on
the Irish WHP
team and a
winner of the
Desert Orchid
competition
at the Summer
Championships.
This
combination
has enjoyed a
very successful
season winning three R.I
ualifiers and then being
placed third at the RIHS, they were also
second in both the Desert Orchid and
Champion of Champions at the Summer
Championships. Millie was also on the
England Team at the Championships,
winning her 143cms class. Sophie, Millie’s
mother said of the pony, “Give her
kindness and respect and she will give you
everything.” The combination led after
the dressage and maintained this with
two clear jumping rounds. “This was a
fantastic win in the very best of company
and definitely a drea coe true for this
partnership”.
Saffie Osborne 133cms
winner and Champion
Daniella Johnston and Ballyshiel Mr
Monaghan (Murphy) won the 153cms
section where the final outcoe was
in the balance until the very end of the
class. Although 9 years old the pony
(148cms) is still relatively inexperienced
but absolutely loves jumping and is now
really coming into his own. He has been
described as a Ferrari in a Mini’s body!
There was panic a few days before the
competition as he pulled a shoe of whilst
getting up from his morning nap. Daniella
has been helped by Tracey Woodhead for
her at work and goes to atthew anni
for uping training. She has ualified
in three separate WHP height sections
for HOYS which is an absolutely amazing
achievement. Kate, Daniella’s mother,
Daniella Johnston 153cm
winner and reserve
champion
had nothing but
praise for the
competition, saying
that it was the
epitome of what a
competition should
be with jumping the
name of the game.
She commented on the
wonderful camaraderie
between the competitors who
were all genuinely supportive of
each other. The competition was made
all the more exciting by BSPS Vice-
Chairman Paul Cook’s commentary on the
show jumping phase. Time played a very
important part in the competition as did
the joker fence – in the 153cms section the
winner only won by a second!
Finally there was a Championship of
the 1st and 2nd in each section who
came forward to walk, trot, canter and
GALLOP for the judge Richard Ramsay. His
Champion was Plasdavrene Matty’s Mate
and Saffron Osborne, who commented
that Timmy behaved beautifully in the
Championship and that he must have
known that there was a ower sash on
offer. Reserve Champion was BSPS Area 4B
member Daniella Johnston.
o find out more aout this cometition and
the BSPS see the website www.bsps.com or
hone the fice .
Saffie Osborne with her Class Winners Sash
Photos by Julia Shearwood
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SHOWS
Rufford Pony Club Win
the Pony Club Open
Show Jumping Team Title
at Burghley 2016
After nearly twenty years,
Rufford’s Open show jumping
team of Harry Stott, Lauren
Miller, Louise Taylor and Alicia Legg
win the coveted Pony Club Show
Jumping title at this years’ Landrover
Burghley Horse Trials 2016.
Lauren Miller
The team competed against Pony
Clubs from across the Midlands to
take the prestige title. Rufford were
just one of three teams clear after
the first round. his left the ufford
tea facing a up off for first place
against the Newmarket & Thurlow
and the South Norfolk Pony Clubs.
An outstanding effort by all the riders
concerned meant that the result relied
on the last rider of the day.
Congratulations to Mrs Kirsty
Hardstaff for training a second
consecutive team of Burghley
winners.
Harry Stott
Alicia Legg
Louise Taylor
A Summer of Success for Rufford Pony Club
PHOTO BY 1ST CLASS IMAGES
Rufford Pony Club celebrate
placings in the Pony Club National
Championships in all three
disciplines, Dressage, Eventing and Show
Jumping. Congratulations to all concerned
as the club celebrates possibly its most
successful year on record.
Firstly, 14 year old Rebekah Lewis wins the
Pony Club’s National Land Rover Regional
Grassroots Dressage Championships at
Eland Lodge. A phenomenal effort from
her individually and success too for her
team Beth White, Anna French and Derwyn
Ashley who were placed 9th in this high
profile event.
auren iller ualified regionally for
the Pony Club’s National Intermediate
Elicia Miller
Dressage Championships and Rebecca
Marshall-Potter for the Open. Lauren went
on to be placed 8th in her section.
he ony lubs rea venting
copetition saw ualification for ouise
aylor and licia iller both first in
their respective sections). Louise went
on to be placed 8th at the Nationals.
In Show Jumping the Open Team of
Millie Bowes-Hall, Harry Stott, Lauren
iller and licia egg ualified for
the National Championships and went
on to be placed th at the final held at
Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire in August.
The Show Jumping Team of Louise Taylor,
Harry Stott, Lauren Miller and Alicia Legg
went on to become Burghley Horse Trial’s
Pony Club Team Show Jumping Winners
2016.
Rufford’s DC Sue Hollingworth commented
“It’s a fabulous result for the club.
Thanks must go to the children for their
hardwork, the army of dedicated parents
and of course the support of our top class
coaches, Sam York, Kirsty Hardstaff and
Robyn Wetherall”.
PHOTO BY 1ST CLASS IMAGES
Louise Taylor and Elicia Miller winners of
the Pony Club Area Eventing Intermediate
sections at Buckminster Louise went on to be
placed 8th in the National Championships
Lauren Miller
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EVENTING
This was the 28th running of the
young event horse showcase which
is kindly sponsored by long term
partners Dubarry. Horses qualify for this
final at venues throughout the season
ranging from County Shows to prestigious
events such as Badminton, Houghton Hall,
Chatsworth, Bramham, Gatcombe and
Hartpury Horse Trials.
The class was the brainchild of
Lincolnshire’s Bill Henson and is designed
to identify horses with the potential to
be international prospects at 3 and
4 star level. Horses are assessed
for their jumping ability, paces,
conformation and type, these
marks are then combined to
determine the top 10 in both 4 and
year old sections. he final 10
then come forward and run through
their paces in front of a fourth judge
who is looking for star quality and
true upper level potential including
assessing the opening of the canter in
4 year olds and the gallop in 5 year olds.
his final udge does not know the arks
from the previous section and horses
come in based on their entry number, not
their current score. hat final udge has
always had a further 10 marks available
which are seen as the star quality input.
This year saw the introduction of a further
assessent at the final hurdle with an
Stark riding the best 4 horses from each
age group. Ian had 8 extra marks at his
disposal for each of the top 4 rides and
this brought a whole new dimension to the
closing stages.
39 horses came forward for the 5 year
olds and 33 in the 4 year old section. As
ever the final saw a strong presence fro
local riders including Ros Canter, Ginnie
Turnbull, Alex Postolowksy, John-Paul
Sheffield, illa ewton, auren Shannon,
5 year old winner John-Paul Sheffield and
Noah his own Brook, For Certain Eliza Stoddart, Kelly Aldous
REPORT BY TANYA BRIDGEMAN
and Tracey
Woodhead who
stepped in to the
plate on 4 year old
Hakuna Matata PFB
while daughter Holly recovers from a
broken leg.
he year old class is always the first to go
and saw a superb final 10 pulled forward
for assessment by Ian Stark. Local riders
held their own here with Alex, JP, Ros and
oah all finding theselves in the final
stages. an pulled in ohnaul Sheffields
own or ertain by u as the final
winner after riding Quite Something (Ros
Canter, 2nd), Six O Clock Somewhere
(Austin O’Connor, 3rd) and Castle
Richmond William (Helen Wilson, 4th).
an sued up his final decision aking
for onlookers by saying he was assessing
for lightness in the paces, scope and
suppleness combined with adjustability.
He went on to say he was not looking for
perfection but that “gut feel” of potential.
The top jumping marks in this age group
were 35.5 and went to Lorna Collins
(Blackrock Ricardo) and local young rider
Noah Brook on his mother’s Gabana H.
F. D who has been superb this season on
the BE circuit with three BE100 wins from
three starts and a ualification for the
Osberton 5yo Championships at the end of
the month. It was also interesting to note
that uite Soething who finished second
this year with Ros Canter was a graduate
of last year with a top 10 finish in the 201
4 year old class.
31ST AUGUST - 3RD SEPTEMBER
The Dubarry Burghley Young
Event Horse Finals 2016
Shannondale Nadia and
Ros Canter 2nd in the 4
year old class
4 yr old winner Robyn Gray riding Andrew Heffernan’s Trebor
The 4 year old section was full of potential
and as is often the case at these finals, it
was a real showplace of quality horses well
started for the future. It was pleasing to
see that all the horses were well developed
in the basics without being over produced
for this class. All still showed plenty
of freshness for the environment and
provided entertainment for themselves
and the crowd. This class was won by
Robyn Gray riding Andrew Heffernan’s
Trebor. This horse is by the Holstein
event stallion Mighty Magic who while
having the warblood inuence is heavily
littered with strong thoroughbred blood.
This blood showed clearly in Trebor’s
stamp, gallop and ability to shift up and
down the gears within the final selection
stages. Ros Canter also showed her class by
bringing a trio through to the final 10 and
again securing 2nd as well as 3rd and 8th
places with the Shannondale Sarco mare
Shannondale Nadia, Grafenstolz gelding
Lordships Graffalo and the Broadstone
Landmark gelding Land Lord.
The presence of the warmblood remained
strong throughout the finalists in both
age groups with heavy inuence fro the
Dutch KWPN lines. Although this year
also saw a number sired by the GB owned
Trakehner stallion, Grafenstolz. This
stallion is gaining momentum within the
eventing world and this final saw eight
of his offspring enter the two age groups.
It was noticeable that the top 10 in both
groups were light boned and clearly athletic
types with scope for speed and endurance.
Photos by Julia Shearwood
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EVENTING
1st-4th SEPTEMBER 2016
Photos by Tim Wilkinson and Peter Nixon
The crosscountry
at
Burghley
proves critical
Amateur rider Charlotte Brear and Manor Missile show us how it’s done!
Abigail Bolton and Tilston Tic Toc looking
fabulous during the trot up
In recent years, top level eventing
has frequently been criticised for
being too much of a dressage and
show jumping competition. This was
certainly not the case at the recent
Land Rover Burghley horse trials. Not
one single horse completed the crosscountry
within the time allowed and
over a third of those who set-out failed
to make it home, as Frances McKim
reports.
With the best in the world competing,
many of whom had only recently returned
from the Olympics in Rio, it was a
formidable challenge for our locally based
riders at the Land Rover Burghley Horse
Trials held between 1st-4th September.
One such Olympic competitor was the
winner, Christopher Burton representing
Australia and riding Nobilis, who put-up
a copy book perforance and led the field
fro start to finish. ith only two ritish
riders, Oliver Townend and Kristina Cook,
in the top ten, the final results read rather
like an international ‘who’s who’ of foreign
riders!
But congratulations should go to Sarah
ohen riding reason who finished in
a very creditable 12th position. Having
ridden at the highest level for the Preci-
Spark event yard for 17 years, Sarah
relinquished this position in 2014 to be
able to concentrate on her two young
children and to get more involved with
coaching. Now based at her own home
at Tilton-on-the-Hill in Leicestershire,
Treason, her 14 year-old bay gelding, is the
one and only horse she owns and rides.
This combination last rode at Burghley
in 2013 when they were 19th but had not
completed a 4-star competition since.
With good preparation runs this season,
including top five placings at arbury and
Gatcombe 3-star CIC events, Sarah and
Treason certainly demonstrated they are
a class act. With just 42.3 penalty points
after dressage and in 11th place, the pair
completed a bold but very stylish clear
cross-country collecting 24 time faults,
finishing here in 1th spot. nluckily for
Sarah, her cross-country round coincided
with the very worst of the rain which fell
virtually throughout this phase. Speaking
to her immediately after completing her
round, a delighted Sarah said: “I had a
great ride and got into a good rhythm. I
knew the time was tight, especially with
all the rain we’ve had. You did need to be
careful, particularly on the turns.” In the
final show uping phase on Sunday, two
jumps down meant an additional eight
penalties, but as virtually all the riders
were having faults, Sarah rose to finish the
competition in 12th spot on 74.2 penalties.
38 October 2016 Equestrian Life

Charlotte Brear and Manor
Missile looking very stylish in
the dressage
An alternative means of horse
power for Sarah Cohen!
Virtually the youngest rider Abigail Boulton and Tilston Tic Toc
Disappointed Ros is awarded
20 penalties
Another local rider celebrating was Ros
Canter from Hallington in Lincolnshire
riding the 11 year-old brown gelding,
Allstar B, owned by Vale View-based
trainer, Caroline Moore. Ros made her
4-star debut at Burghley last year, but
improved on her previous placing of 37th
to finish this year in 2th spot. os ust
have thought she had jumped a clear, if
measured, cross-country round so was
dismayed to learn she had been given
a refusal for crossing her tracks at the
dairy mound complex. Ros said: “I took
a real ‘mix and match’ route – some fast
ways such as at the Trout Hatchery and
then slow routes at Discovery Valley and
the Dairy Mound. The course walked
easier than it rode.” With one of the very
few clear show jumping rounds, Ros
completed her second Burghley with 100.2
penalties.
Sarah Cohen and Treason make light work
of the cross-country
A tall order. Paul Sims is second to
go cross-country
Just one place behind Ros came Paul Sims
who is now based in Cheshire and shares a
yard with his fiance, event rider annah
Bate. Despite being only 29 years-old,
Paul is no stranger to either Burghley or
Badminton, having completed both events
on three occasions on the same horse,
14 year-old Glengarnock. Somewhat
dauntingly Paul was the second horse to
run across country and the first to ake
it home. So who could blame him for
setting off somewhat steadily, yet to his
credit to tackled virtually all the so far
untested direct routes. nfortunately his
luck ran out at the skinny triple bar, which
followed immediately after the massive
drop-off the leaf pit, which Glengarnock
glanced-off. This was followed on Sunday
with a further eight show jumping faults,
giving a final score of 10.
Just one further place lower in the order
was Wymeswold-based Mark Kyle riding
Jesmond Justice. Mark has ridden this
horse for the last two years, following
all his schooling and initial competing
having been done by Newtown Linfordbased
Ginny Turnbull. Fresh back from
competing at Rio, Mark is a familiar sight
at urghley but this was his ounts first
run at star level, nluckily for ark, the
pair of them were stopped and held part
way through their cross-country round
for over 15 minutes. As Mark explained:
“We had got into a lovely rhythm, so to
be held for such a length of time and then
when started again, the first fence was
the massive hanging log which my horse
was a bit sticky over, then he was spooky
at the following fence, the trout hatchery.
Add to this the fact he lost a front shoe so
found the ground slippy. So, all in all, I’m
delighted by how he performed.” However,
his jumping luck rather ran out on the last
day, as not only did the pair knock-down
six fences, but also acquired one time fault.
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EVENTING
Continued from overleaf
Kerry Varley says Bluestone Luke almost
knows his own way around the track at
Burghley
Just two places behind Mark was another
of our local riders, Nottinghamshire-based
Kirsty Short riding her own hard-pulling
grey, Cossan Lad. This combination
tackled the competition together last year
but were eliminated on the cross-country,
but her 1 yearold gelding did finish in
2014 when ridden, on Kirsty’s behalf, by
Matthew Wright.
Located at Ryhall, just a stone’s throw
away from Burghley is Kerry Varley.
Accompanied by her own 15 year-old
gelding, Bluestone Luke, this was the
pairs fifth visit, having copleted twice
before as well as tackling her first spin
around Badminton earlier in the year.
Only the seventh to tackle the crosscountry,
they set-off with determination
and, despite a few hairy moments, they
returned safe and sound. But much to
Kerry’s displeasure she was awarded
20 penalties for crossing her tracks
at Discovery Valley. As Kerry said:
“Familiarity with the event may be good,
but the problem is Luke knows where he
is and thinks he knows where he is going!”
With only one fence down in the show
jumping, plus two time penalties, the
Ros Canter and Allstar B set-off with purpose
Paul Sims and Glengarnock lie in 17th place after the dressage phase
couple notched-up their third completion
in 33rd place with 131 penalty points.
An inspiration to amateur riders
Although far from in the rosettes, two of
the youngest riders, Charlotte Brear from
Bingley, Yorks and 21 year-old Abigail
Boulton from Burton on Trent will have
gone home with a sense of achievement.
Both made their debuts at Burghley
last year and then clocked-up a second
completion this time around. What makes
them exceptional is both are amateur
riders, so provide ideal role models for all
aspiring copetitors. ntil very recently,
Abigail’s one and only horse was Tilston
Tic Toc who she looks after herself at
a DIY livery yard and was bought to
compete at novice level, so rising to 4-
star level is a real triumph.
Not to be their day
For others their luck ran out. For
The weather didn’t put off Kirsty Short
with Cossan Lad
Katie Barber from Queniborough in
Leicestershire, this was her second
attempt at the event. Last year she
withdrew before it even stated and this
year she was eliminated when unseated on
the crosscountry by oodfield ia. en
Hobday from Holmes Chapel in Cheshire
suffered a similar fate when Ramilo fell at
the dairy farm complex. Whereas eighttimes
Burghley veteran Angus Smales
(Master Crisp) and debutante Emily
Gilruth (Topwood Beau) both retired on
the cross-country. Poor Lauren Shannon
from Wymeswold, Leicestershire withdrew
before the competition even began and
Leicestershire’s Simon Grieve, who had
two horses entered, withdrew a couple of
weeks before due to a dislocated shoulder.
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EVENTING
Somerford Park
International
A
hugely subscribed event with many
international entries.
The CIC 1* which started out with
112 competitors was incredibly tight all
the way through.
eading fro start to finish was
New Zealand’s Caroline Powell
and the seven year old
Flipper K. Having won
their two previous
novice outings they
came here with great
form. Scoring 33.6
in the dressage
and adding 2.8
time penalties put
them just 0.2 ahead
of second placed
Sam Ecroyd riding
Capital T ridden by
Renegade Marmalade, Miss Hannah Bate
10th BE100 Sec B
another seven year
old who scored 36 in the
dressage and was two seconds
over the optimum time adding
0.8.
Picking up third also Sam rode his other
seven year old, hristoff. hey finished
on their first phase score of 7 which kept
them 0.2 ahead of Ruth Edge in fourth,
who put in a fabulous performance on the
six year old Drummer, a horse who only
started eventing this year.
In tenth place in this huge section was
annah ate and apital , finishing on a
score of 40.9, all of which was picked up in
the dressage phase.
This section proved incredibly hot as
combinations are preparing for their
Autumn three days and the young horse
championships held at Osberton. Only
Renegade Marmalade
ridden by Mr Sam Ecroyd
2nd CIC 1 star
Report by Arabella Clegg 19th-21st AUGUST 2016
Drummer ridden by Mrs Ruth Edge 4th
CIC 1 star This was Ruth’s last ride British
Eventing
nine of the 10 finishers faulted on the
cross country.
Oliver Townend dominated the CIC two
star. Off the back of an advanced win at
Aston with Noteworthy who has been
on great form all year. The pair won
here ahead of his ride MHS King Joules
in second who was having his final run
before his four star debut at Burghley.
In third was Elizabeth Power and Mind
Me, this result came as a surprise for
the pair as there two previous runs had
incurred stops on the cross country, so a
double clear inside the time kept Oliver
from having a clean sheet of the top three
places as he came in in fourth on former
ndrew icholson ride lises. s well as
finishing sith on allaghor lass after
rolling a pole in the show jumping.
Flipper K ridden by Mrs Caroline Powell winner CIC 1 star
Piltown Colours ridden by Mr Bill Levett
CIC 2 star
Mind Me ridden by Miss Elizbeth Power 3rd
CIC 2 star
Photos by Ann Gibbons
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EVENTING
REPORT BY JOHN COUPLAND
Photos by Bill Parrott
Jessica Broomhead
representing the USA
on Saltmarsh Janci
Elympic One
Day Event at
Eland Lodge...
from an Organisers Point of View
And so it rolls around again, Sunday
the 24th August the Elympic One
Day Event. It didn’t seem like four
years since the last Elympics but here
they were again! We had already enjoyed
the Elympic Dressage and Show Jumping
in earlier weeks, both hugely enjoyable
and engaging but the “Main Event” was
always going to be the Elympic Team One
Day Event, and so it proved. The Eland
Team had been preparing for the event
for weeks, in the office eronica, o and
Zoe were in overdrive with a huge army
of udges, volunteers and officials to
track down and confir and a tidal wave
of competitor requests ranging from the
fairly straightforward to the borderline
insane. While outside the Course Prep
team had an entire site to get ready. I
particularly love our ODE days as I get to
see the whole site in operation, it feels like
the entire place, Retail, Competition and
Livery are all animated and busy, bustling
about with lots to do. The atmosphere had
been helped with Jo’s exploits in dressing
up the shop he ags draped at ust
above head height were very impressive,
even if we all got fed up with the German
ag half way up the stairs. o and
the shop team completed the look with
bunting and National colour clothing
displays, the whole shop looked terrific.
Having invested in a large number of
stables, the event started early with a
number of the teams rolling up on the
night before competition. Team Sweden
particularly had gotten into the spirit
of things early with face paints, blonde
wigs with turned up pigtails that needed
Georgia Dobson representing Austria on
Culliow Charlie
All Nations Team representing Norway
took 1st place The team were Robyn Dutton
Caroline Watterson Giovanni Mereu
and Lisa Hansford
a Health and Safety warning and enough
prosecco to oat a iking ongship
All this the day before the event! The
lorry park developed its own separate
atmosphere as afternoon gave way to
evening with Barbecue smoke and slightly
too loud conversation mixing with the
normal evening noises of the site. The
afternoon and evening before competition
are always busy with show jump and
cross country courses being walked. For
a team one day event it’s always more
entertaining as most of the teams walk
the course together guaranteeing that
more time is applied to talking, fooling
around and trying to control the dogs than
to any form of serious planning. For those
Eland staff preparing for the day ahead
there is always a list of things to be done
going on into the night. This day was no
exception with the presentation podium
to be oved, agpoles to be erected and
gazeebo’s to be put up but by 9:00pm all
seemed to be ready.
The morning of the event dawned misty
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Imogen Cook representing Canada on Afan Roddy
The Dark Horse team of Carrie Childs Jo Ellis and Kim Lee representing
the Czech Republic took 2nd place
4th place – Official No Blag Diana Humphries, Emma
Walker, Susan Codd, Danni Nicholson
and a little overcast, by 7 the mist was
gone and the sun was trying to make a
showing. The lorry park was opened at 6
and is almost always the case there was
one lorry waiting outside the gate, it never
fails to impress me just how committed
some people are to the sport, I remember
opening the gate for a BE event at 5:45
am to be greeted by a horsebox full of
people who had travelled all the way from
the New Forest in Hampshire, now that’s
coitent he orry ark fills uickly
on a One Day Event day as everyone
wants to get in early to walk the course
get the pony ready and for the Elympics
there’s the additional pressure of getting
rider and pony dressed up to reect their
allocated country, team Sweden had now
painted their faces blue with the yellow
cross to reect the national ag and were
now running round site like a bunch of
oversize Smurfs. The effort put in by
some of the teams was very impressive,
some of the highlights were obviously
Sweden, with faces painted, horses anks
decorated and a change of wigs, team
USA with the Red, white and blue woven
into horses mains, team Ghana actually
dressed in their national ag and of course
team Jamaica with the Rasta hats, it was
like Cool Runnings all over again.
The 7:00am slot in secretary’s is always
busy with hat checking numbers, bibs
etc. this particular morning was made
frantic with the added pressure of last
minute team changes. Substituting riders
or horses is allowable but it plays havoc
with the scoring spread sheet. Henshaw’s
Hens, representing Finland were chasing
around looking for an additional team
member having lost their third person
and subseuently losing any chance
of competing, they were eventually
combined with The Vatican City to form
one of the more exotic sounding teams
eventually finishing in tenth place, getting
a rosette and I think everyone on site
heard the celebrations.
The dressing up and party atmosphere
aside, the essence of the day is of course
the competition and today did not
disappoint, all phases saw some superb
riding highlights included 20 riders
finishing on a dressage score of less than
30.
The Dressage phase got underway at
8:00am and continued without a break
till almost three, highlights included
isa ansford finishing on a score of 2,
providing the basis for her team’s strong
showing. She was supported by Giovani
ereu, who theselves finished on a
score of 25.75. The Czech Republic also
fared very well on the Dressage phase with
scores of 22.75 and 19 for Jo Ellis and Kim
Lee respectively.
The Show Jumping arena was also busy
all day with Ann Hunter, Judge and Vince
on collecting ring keeping things moving
along all day. Vince does a great job
with competitors on a busy day like this,
calming nerves and encouraging were
necessary, it means a lot to many who
ight otherwise find this intensive day of
competition to much to handle. As it was
Steve’s Show Jump track rode well and we
had a steady stream of clear rounds as the
classes progressed.
The main attraction of the day though was
the Cross Country with some tremendous
riding on display, the colour and spectacle
matched the riding, with almost all of the
teams dressing themselves their horses
or both to reect their adopted country.
Andrew Houldey was starter for the Cross
Country phase and he managed to keep
the day to schedule right the way through
with help from the XC Warm Up Stewards,
Cally and Lola. The day passed thankfully
passed without major incident although
several of our competitors had a problem
with the black ag alternative at 7 in the
Mini track, jumping in the wrong direction
i.e. with the red ag on their left, while the
Horseware Island caused a similar number
of problems with several competitors
uping between the white ags of the
A and B element of the jump, leaving us
sadder and wiser ladies and gentlemen.
After Veronica and Ed had produced the
final scores, the old edal winners were
Norway, a team with a truly international
avour. iovani, fro Sardinia, finished
on his Dressage score of 25.75, he was
very ably supported by a South African
and two Brits, The Czech Republic
finished in the Silver edal position and
South Africa took the Bronze. Out of the
medals but still placed were Uruguay
in fourth, Sweden, blue faces and all in
fifth, reece in sith, alawi in seventh,
Canada in eighth, Germany in ninth and
in tenth the fabulous Vatican City/Finland
combination.
The day ended with the medal ceremony
and presentation, true to form it wasn’t
without incident with the agpole
becoing aed at the ag raising
cereony reuiring us to uickly whip
the agpole down and repair it before we
could get underway. Then as the day drew
to a close we all faced the ag poles to the
strains of the Norwegian national anthem.
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SHOWS
Photos by The Event Photographer
18TH SEPTEMBER 2016
Showing
Coloureds
Ribbons and
Dreams Show
In
What a fabulous day for the
Showing Coloureds Ribbons
and Dreams Show at Harrogate
Riding centre 18th Sept.
There was an amazing atmosphere with
everyone’s spirits high. The standard
of horses and ponies forward was
wonderful and competitors ring craft and
showmanship the best I have seen.
The continued support for the show is just
overwhelming. I have a wonderful team
of people and friends who without there
continued commitment would not be
possible.
Thank you to all the sponsors, the
photographer, trade stands , stewards ,
office staff and car park attendants. nd
to our fantastic judges for the day Mr Paul
Sims and Mrs Penny Hollings.
Long may the success continue and
we look forward to welcoming you all
back next year at our 2 day showcase
spectacular!
15/16th April at Richmond Equestrian
Centre is the date for your diaries for the
net show for all other updates, find us
on Facebook.
REPORT BY JULIE COLEMAN
Hand Championship Champion J Judson and Freddie Reserve Adam Howling
and The Travelling Boss First Reserve J Speight and Rosco
Reserve Supreme of Show J Judson and
Freddie
Gabby Dunn and Hemingway II
winning the Show Hunter Cob Class
Overall First Reserve Supreme Kai Wood
and Mini Tidkin Soldier
Reserve Section Champion Alternative Ridden J Sleight and
Rosco and Section Champion Chloe May Smith riding Desarbe
Sparrow Hawk
Overall Supreme Adam Howling and The
Travelling Boss
K Hair and Kimico Dubledore
Rreserve Section Champion
Kai Wood and Mini Tidkin
Soldier
Sam Backshall riding Little
White Lie
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SHOWS SHOTS
18TH SEPTEMBER 2016
LAMBLEY RC
Photos by David Pearce
Beth Dorne with Brian in
Inhand Youngstock
Andrea Guy riding Killowen Victor
in Ridden Coloured
Alice Theakstone riding
Breeze in Working Hunter
Samantha Reid with Black Forrest in Open Horse and Pony
Eve Dexter riding Cransbourne
Limelight in 13.2 Style and Appearance
Frankie Williamson on Chez in Clear Round
Georgia Salden riding Pepper in the Veteran class
Zara Campbell on Simm in
Working Hunter
Lucy Heckford on King
Boris in Not Exceeding
13hh
Ridden Coloured line-up
Rose Porter riding Bertie lead by
Lindsey Webster
Megan Wright riding Maddie in Novice Horse
Billy Lincoln on Jericho in Ridden Cob
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SHOWS SHOTS
YORKSHIRE NCPA
Photos by Amy Griffiths Photography
1st M&M large breeds and champion M&M is G.
Nield’s Dycott Diplomat
M&M small breeds and champion is L. Mewes’
Oswald
Champion Show Pony J. Harker’s The Real
McCoy II
Jenny Wellens and RSCPA Oscar Champion In
Hand TSR Regional Finals Champion NCPA
Registered In Hand
Kiera Newlove & Tramoor Truffles Novice Mini
Champion
Miniature Shetland Champion Ashlie Perrow’s
Blackstone Folly Benjamin
Open M&M Lead Rein Winner and Reserve
Champion Open Mini M&M S. Davies’ Cranford
Air Frost
Overall Supreme and TSR Regional Champion,
H. Horsfall’s Eastlands Foxglove
Overall ln Hand Supreme and Welsh supreme,
S. Wallace’s Bronheulog Catalina
Reserve Supreme Ridden and Reserve Overall
Supreme Freya Wilson and Willowdown Verity
Reserve In Hand Supreme, J Oates’ Newtonhill
Casanova
Overall Supreme and Supreme
Ridden Hannah Atkinson’s Nantymynydd
Ysbryd
TSR In Hand Champion
Bodie Wellens & Fairytale Bracken Bodie
Wellens won his young handler class and was
also reserve champion young handler
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DRESSAGE
Elementary Team Winners 1st Eastern Sky Blue 2nd
Welsh Cwm Rhondda and 3rd Eastern Pale Blue
Winners celebrating with a
podium jump
Photos by Sheepgate Equestrian
Prelim Team Winners 1st Eastern Baby
Blue 2nd Welsh Sosban Fach and 3rd
North West Blue
The Wolds Exclusive Bling
Medium Championship winner
Bridget Tate 2nd Matilda Hayley
and 3rd Jade Guyton
Novice Championship winner Joshua Hill 2nd
Lily Payne and 3rd Lucy Goodman
Sheepgate U25
Championships
he 201 Sheepgate ritish ressage ational nder
25’s Championships saw over 355 combinations
complete in excess of 1100 tests over the six days with
an average score of 66.39% and a highest score of
78.80%.
The Medium and above team winners
1st Southern Tango 2nd Eastern Navy
Blue and 3rd Welsh Ar Lan Y Mor
The Top Spec Young Rider Championship
winner Joanna Thurman Baker 2nd Chloe
Hunter and 3rd Lucy Pincus
Sue Carson presenting the
Dawson Trophy
The Novice Team presentation
The Worshipful Company of Saddlers
Headcollar Presentation
The Rainbow Plate is awarded to
the highest placed rider under 17
years old in the Novice Championship
and this was won by 2nd
placed Lily Payne and was also
won by Mum Sarah in 1991
The Sheepgate Style Challenge
Winners
Mr J Robinson of the Worshipful
Company of Saddlers presenting
a bridle to Nesta Thomas
The Gunnerby Gallivanter Trophy
being presented by Sarah
Payne to Catrin Stewart
Wilberry made an appearance
at the prize giving too!
Woodhouse Stabling winners 1st
Harriet Kipping 2nd Lucy Goodman
and 3rd Hannah Grummett
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SHOWS
Photos by Equinational
24TH – 27TH AUGUST
ARENA UK | REPORT BY SUE WILLIAMS
Area 4B Successes
at BSPS Summer
Championships
The BSPS 47th Summer
Championship Show was held at
rena fro 2th to 27th ugust.
The show began on the Tuesday with
the Young Judges Team and Individual
competitions, where the teams are made
up of three people, one of whom can be
thirteen with the other two having to have
attained their fourteenth birthday, but
they can be no older than twenty one.
These competitors judge a Supreme
Championship using a marking system
where they can allocate up to fifty arks
for the go-round and individual show and
up to fifty for type and conforation. he
teams and individuals represent their
Areas and are able to attend training
throughout the year in preparation for the
competition.
There were eighteen teams and sixteen
individuals forward for assessment,
all very smartly turned out for the
competition. After watching the ponies do
their shows the young people were able
to assess the ponies’ conformation. They
could make notes throughout the class
and then were given time to clarify their
thoughts and placings before going before
the assessors. There were two assessors
for each section – one asked about the
placings given for each individual pony
and required justifying reasons for the
marks awarded, the other judge quizzed
the competitors on rules and judging
situations, as well as awarding them
arks for the suitability of their outfits
for a judging appointment. Although
this is a copetition to find winners the
organisers do try to make it as stress free
an afternoon as possible!
The local BSPS Area 4B team won their
section of the competition despite one
member having to drop out, the day
before, due to illness. Phoebe Rocks
accepted to act as replacement team
member and proved a very able substitute!
The team was made up of Freya Cade (16),
Olympia semi-final qualifiers. Small Breeds Sam
Woolerton with Treworgan Cloudburst
Amy Taylor (13) and Phoebe Rocks (16).
his was the first year that the girls had
competed in the competition and actually
were treating it as a learning experience
for next year but to their surprise won!
The individual competition was won by
Victoria Leavesley from BSPS Area 4A.
The rest of the week was given up to
ridden competition with Olympia and
OS orse of the ear Show ualifiers
on offer as well as a full range of plaited
and mountain and moorland classes.
BSPS Area 4B members had a very
Olympia semi-final qualifiers.
Welsh Sec B Lucy Glover and
Carrwood Shimmering Gold
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6th Area Best of the Rest
Phoebe Rocks and Greenbarrow
Mr Darcy
Amy Taylor Freya Cade Phoebe Rocks
successful show when Lucy Glover with
Welsh Section B Carrwood Shimmering
and Sam Woolerton riding Treworgan
loudburst both ualified for the
Olypia seifinals at the SS eritage
Championships. Maria Brown with her
Novice Dartmoor Treworgan Atlantus
won the Novice F.R and then went Mini
Novice Heritage Champion during the
evening performance. On the Saturday the
Premier League classes are used for the
area team competition being divided into
two sections – Blue for those who haven’t
ualified for OS and the S and
Red for those who have. For the second
year running Area 4B came second in the
M&M Team competition. The team was
made up of Olivia Brightmore who was
2nd in the M&M L.R with Thistledown All
Black, Ellie Ellingworth 2nd with Wensley
Aedann in the M&M F.R, Anna Stacey was
placed with both Mowcastle Mickey and
Dukeshill Presley , Olivia Rocks who won
her Blue Division class with Clareville
Lunar Eclipse, Amy Taylor was placed in
the M&M WHP on Musberry Contessa
and Ellis Priestley who won the Blue
Olivia Rocks and Clareville Lunar Eclipse
division M&M WHP class riding Tysgubor
Owain. This was an absolutely wonderful
achievement as they were up against hot
competition from much larger areas!
Each area is able to put forward two
Supreme Champions from their own
shows to contest the Area Best of the
Best, Area 4b’s Phoebe Rocks riding
Greenbarrow Mr Darcy came a very
creditable sixth in this hotly contested
class with thirty six ponies forward for
judging.
More Results
Daniella Johnston& Knockaldalteen Fox 1st 143cms Desert
Orchid, 5th 143cms Gold Cup, Daniella Johnston & Ballyshiel Mr
Monaghan5th 153cms Desert Orchid, 4th 153cms Red division
WHP, Daniella Johnston & Elton John 4th IWH Champion of
Champions, 4th IWH Red division. James Read & Broadgrove
Showman 5th Blue Riband 138cms S.P, 2nd 138cms Red
division S.P. James Read & Roseberry Spiderman 4th in the
128cms Challenge. Ellie Ellingworth & Fofsway Dominic 3rd
Blue Riband F.R. Ellie Ellingworth & Wensley Aedann 4th
Challenge. Ellie Ellingworth & Cilgeti Prince Charming 3rd FP
of HT.. Daniel Bailey & Woodmoor Brandy 6th Restricted N.S.
& 5th Best Rider. Phoebe Rocks & Greenbarrow Mr Darcy 5th
HOYS 148cms S.P, 6th Part-bred. Kara Arnold & Annandale
Motivator 1st 133cms HOYS SHP. Freya Cade & Thirkleby
Blue Bonnet 3rd P.P SHP. Anna Stacey & Dukeshil Presley 5th
Open M&M Ridden & 5th Rest M&M Ridden. Anna Stacey &
Mowcastle Mickey 4th Olympia direct & Young Riders. Sam
Woolerton & Treworgan Cloudbreak 3rd Open M&M Ridden.
Catherine Hudson & Gwyfaes Marsen Wledig 6th Open
M&M Ridden. Catherine Hudson & Treworgan Time Lord 2nd
Restricted M&M Ridden. Catherine Hudson & Skellorn Toy
Soldier 2nd Restricted Ridden. Ellie Berlyn & Avonville Tiger Bay
6th Young Riders
Blue Division Heritage First Ridden 2nd
Ellie Ellingworth with Wensley Aedann
Blue Division Heritage Lead Rein 2nd Olivia
Brightmore with Thistledown All Black
4B Team Parade Olivia Rocks Phoebe
Rocks Olivia Brightmore and Daniel Bailey
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SHOWS
Photos by www.emmpix.co.uk
27th AUGUST 2016
Leicestershire County
Show Returns!
After an absence of more than 10
years, Leicestershire County Show
came back at August Bank Holiday
with great success.
A range of attractions over the day,
including cattle, sheep and equine sections
saw more than 12,000 visitors attend
the permanent new showground on the
outskirts of Market Harborough.
here were no ualifiers at this years show
as the Organisers commented “we just
wanted to get the first year underway and
take it from there”.
The day ran really well, with no major
hiccups other than few ring changes
but then the heavens opened and it was
decided to bring a halt, for health and safety
reasons, to the remainder of the classes. A
few sections had completed and Champions
and Reserves placed. The Pony and In Hand
Supremes were also able to go ahead but not
the Horse Supreme at the end of the day.
Given the torrential rain that followed for a
long time, a good call made by the Equine
team!
Due to the feedback, Leicestershire County
Show is to return in 2017 as a two-day show,
held on 26th and 27th August at the same
venue. or euine copetitors, affiliations
are being confired and ualifiers will be
available.
The Organisers would like to thank all the
Committee, helpers, Sponsors, Judges and
Stewards for this year’s show, without which
it would not be able to go ahead and look
forward to welcoming everyone back in
2017.
Reserve Eleanor
Morrisroe and
Eye Candy
Reserve Champion M Findlay and Penrock
Puzzled Poser
Schedules will be available very shortly – for
more information visit them at http://www.
leicestershirecountyshow.co.uk or find
them on Facebook.
Champion Verity Murray and Coolamber Babe
Reserve Champion Bruce Langley-McKim and
Carrigfada Grey Mist
Champion Emma Teagle
and Castleside Fionn
Local Rider 1st place 18
years and over Vanessa
Perry and Roxy
Champion Mrs M Holtham and Mhairi of Silverstripe
Local Rider 14-17 years Ellie Jones and
The Wishmaker
Champion Jill Worman and Chelsmoor
Rockstar
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EVENTING
HACKTHORN PARK NEAR LINCOLN | REPORT BY SUSAN WILKINSON SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2016
Photos by Julia Shearwood
Frere Buckland and The Manse 1st 90cm Non
Member
Elaine Sadler and Keri Diamond 1st 60cm Non Member
Burton Hunt Branch
of The Pony Club
One of the last Pony Club eventing
fitures of the season attracted good
support from both members and
non-members coming from a wide area.
Rainfall on the previous Friday improved
the going, especially on the cross-country
course.
This was a debut event for Victoria
Strathmann as organiser and David Burton
as cross-country course designer and
builder. They succeed the formidable team
of Dick Evans, who has constructed courses
for the Burton Hunt Pony Club branch at
various venues for over thirty years, and
his wife Freda who organised eventing and
hunter trial fitures. heir colleagues were
glad to see them in more relaxed mode,
watching the show-jumping and taking
refreshments to fence judges on the crosscountry
course.
he ground layout benefited fro a new
look with the show-jumping arena as the
focus for trade stands, administration
areas and spectators. Those watching were
treated to some nail-biting moments such
as when former Burton Pony Club member
Stacey Rands almost parted company
from her horse on landing but managed to
wriggle back into the saddle to finish in the
ribbons.
Verity Rochelle and River Hill 1st 90cm
York and Ainsty PC
Lauren Mulla and Maddie 1st 100cm
Belvoir PC
Thomas Dyson and Hugo 1st 75cm Brocklesby
PC
Georgia Holden and Blue 1st 75cm Non
Member
Jasmine Tamine and Whisper in the Wind 1st
60cm South Notts PC
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SHOWCROSS
18TH SEPTEMBER 2016
Photos by Z-Ten Media
Holme House
Farm Showcross
Hole ouse ar ran their final
Showcross of the season. All
the classes from Triers up to
Intermediate were really well supported,
just the Open class that needed a
few more ‘braver’ riders although
the course is so well laid out and
owing, it is uncoplicated to
ride.
A young competitor in the showjumping
phase of Class 1 Triers
eth oran finished the
day by winning both the
Intermediate and Open classes
on Milo, taking home the top
prizes. But well done to all the
competitors who made the day
such great fun.
Look out for the 2017 dates to be
posted soon.
Carly Riding Max in the Intermediate
Baren Riding Pandora in Class 2 Triers
Bethan riding Socks in the XC section of
the Intermediate class
Competitor in Class 3 Novice during the SJ
phase
Beth Riding Milo to victory
in the Open class
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Ellen Riding Dollar Novice Pairs XC
Loran Riding Charlie in Class 1 Triers Pairs
Lisa Riding Jeanie Novice XC
Masie Riding Banjo Novic Pairs XC
Kaylee Riding Rose Novice Pairs XC
Emily riding Rocky in the Open class
Megan Riding Zarr in the Intermediate Class
Billy Riding Blue in Class 1 Triers Pairs
Alex and Duke in the XC section of the Intermediate
Michelle Riding Whisper in the Open class
Lauren riding Perno In Novice Class
Will Riding Molly in the Intermediate Class
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DRIVING
9th-11th SEPTEMBER 2016
The 2016 National Carriage
Driving Championships
The 2016 National CarriageDriving
Championships were held on 9th
– 11th September in the beautiful
surroundings of Cirencester Park. With
over 100 competitors (all of which have
ualified during the year copeting this
proved to be a tight competition in all
classes. he weather was very ied fro
bright sunshine to a day and night rain,
which ade the going on the arathon day
very tough.
Junior driver Megan Wheeldon from
erbyshire won the nterediate ony
Class and Sara Clough from Cheshire won
the Open Horse class. Sue Mart from
ennington arriages driving her new pony
udge finished with a creditable rd place.
Megan Wheeldon
Megan Wheeldon
Graham Heath
Cath Brockie
Mark Riley
David Smith
Sue Mart
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SHOWS SHOTS
21ST AUGUST 2016
BLIDWORTH DRESSAGE
Photos by Equi-moments
Fi Weston and Belle 4th Intro A
Joanne Lakin and Woody
Kate Heidukewitsch and Lola 6th
Prelim 1
Laura Place and April 6th Intro A
Sarah Oldershaw and Riley 5th
Prelim 1
Steve Bull and Ollie 2nd Prelim 1
Sue Place and Eddy
Tasha Young and Taylor 3rd Intro
A
11TH SEPTEMBER 2016
BLIDWORTH EQUESTRIAN SHOW JUMPING
Sophie Arthur and Jack 3rd 75cms and 1st 85cms
Charlotte Smith and Zena 1st 35cms
Millie Fenwick and Diamond Geezer 1st 45cms
Sally Aston and Harry 1st 55cms 1st 65cms
and 4th 75cms
Sarah Oldershaw and Riley 4th 55cms 4th
65cms and 5th 75cms
Scarlett Fisher and Sunny 1st 75cms
Abby Clarke and Logan 2nd 65cms and 2nd 75cms
Nicola Cooper and Jay Kay 2nd 55cms
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SHOWS SHOTS
WARREN MINI SHOW 30th AUGUST 2016
Photos by David Pearce
Photos by David Pearce
Beth Dorne with Brian in Hand
Championship
Brooke Pickering riding Flying
Flicker Reserve Champion Working
Hunter
Caleb Cooper riding Upton Alfie in
the Most Appealing 5 yrs & over
Class
Cheryl Daines riding Abney Calvados
Champion Working Hunter
Daisy Hewitt and Joker Ridden
Hunter
Emma Pearce riding Mr Finnegan
in the 70cm Show Jumping
Rosie Billsborrow riding Maddie in
Pre Novice Ridden Showing
Tasha Bullard and Rathangan
Cooper in the Veteran Class
WARREN OPEN SHOW 11TH SEPTEMBER 2016
Frankie Flockhart riding Forever
Amber
Alison Ingram-Meeks with Hanmere
Show in 1st youngstock 1st
Mountain and Moorland and In
Hand Reserve
Annie Mason
Cherys Lamb on Birkinbrook Cranberry
in the 70cms Jumping Class
Jessica Bromhead
Justine Rebeck on Bill I Am Working
Hunter Championship
Maddy Smith on Warren Horse
Working Hunter Reserve
Sue Smith leading Grace Smith
on Seamore Catkins in Concours
d’elegance
Laura Bates with Precious Rose in
Supreme Champion of the Show
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SHOWS SHOTS
HALLAMSHIRE CHANTREY SHOW
Ceri Ashton and Bob
Ellie Caudwell and Cregduff Sheba
DATE | ADDRESS | REPORT BY
NDHS BLIDWORTH SATURDAY & DISTRICT SASH SHOW RC
Photos
Photos
by | NUMBER
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| web
Photos by Derbyshire Photographic
Georgia Smith and Foggy
Lexi Caudwell and Little Miss Sunshine
Colleen Eccles and Nimrod
D Beck - Gwenllion Sioyn (Reserve
Supreme of Show)
Demi Shaw Matley Silver Cloud
(Working Hunter Champion)
Donnah Taylor - Wylie Supreme of Show
P Pickford Swift - Moneyhills Night Light (Reserve Supreme In Hand)
Fliss Martin - Matilda (Working
Hunter Champion)
Mia Walker Graham - Acornhill
Bobby Dazzler (Reserve Supreme
Ridden)
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Your
Events Calendar For The Month Ahead
October
Vale View Equestrian, Old Dalby, Melton
Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 3LX
Saturday 1st British Show Jumping
Sunday 2nd Arena Eventing 2017 series
Monday 3rd BHS - CPD with Caroline Moore
Tuesday 4th Clear Round Jumping
Tuesday 4th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Wednesday 5th British Show Jumping
Thursday 6th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Friday 7th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Saturday 8th Trailblazer Dressage
Sunday 9th British Dressage
Monday 10th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Tuesday 11th Clear Round Jumping
Tuesday 11th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Wednesday 12th British Dressage
Thursday 13th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Friday 14th BD-Veteran Horse and Rider Championships 2016
Saturday 15th BD-Veteran Horse and Rider Championships 2016
Sunday 16th BD-Veteran Horse and Rider Championships 2016
Monday 17th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Tuesday 18th Clear Round Jumping
Tuesday 18th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Wednesday 19th British Show Jumping
Thursday 20th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Friday 21st Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Saturday 22nd British Show Jumping
Sunday 23rd British Dressage
Monday 24th Andrew Fletcher Dressage Training
Monday 24th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Monday 24th Ian Woodhead Clinic
Tuesday 25th Clear Round Jumping
Tuesday 25th Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Tuesday 25th Ian Woodhead Clinic
Wednesday 26th British Show Jumping
Thursday 27th BD-Autumn High Profile Show
Friday 28th BD-Autumn High Profile Show
Saturday 29th BD-Autumn High Profile Show
Sunday 30th BD-Autumn High Profile Show
Monday 31st Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Please note dates may be subject to
changes at the centres discretion. All
Schedules can be found on our website
along with details of all our trainers.
“Tuesday Clear round jumping - just come along from 1pm and buy your ticket.
Tickets are £15 for 2 rounds this includes any help you may need from Caroline
Moore (may be alternative trainer occasionally)
Trailblazers Show jumping – starting at 65cm introductory level through
to 1.05cm providing an opportunity to qualify for an Unaffi liated National
Championships.
Dressage – we do trailblazers, affi liated & unaffi liated classes at Vale View from
walk trot introductory tests through to Grand Prix tests, you will need to enter at
least 4 days before the competition and please telephone if you need to make a
Please note dates may be subject to
changes at is non-refundable the Centre’s once paid. discretion
late entry. Payment must be made at time of booking to confi rm your entry, and
For more information on all of these events
and more please visit our website
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
Tel: 01664 823739
SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER
Bishop Burton (2)
British Eventing
www.britisheventing.com
North West Champs Open
Championship
Croft Top Farm Rossendale and Hyndburn
Equestrian Centre
www.crofttop.co.uk 01706 213635
Horseware National Hunter Trials
Championship
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Qh Pleasure Ride
Farmers Country Fun Ride
07834488437
Nervous and Novice Show Jumping
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308
Minimus Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Seib Trailblazers Dressage
Osbaldeston Riding Club
www.osbaldestonrc.co.uk 01254 813159
British Showjumping Seniors Cat 1
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Unaffiliated Dressage Series
Professional Equine Services
www.professionalequineservices.co.uk
07791792711
Red House Cross Country Open Day
Red House Estate Equestrian
www.redhouseyork.com 01904 738256
Sport Endurance Blidworth
Saturday Ride
www.sportendurance.co.uk/Events/Ride-
Events/Blidworth-Saturday-2016.aspx
Senior British Showjumping
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Alwyn Varley
Wellow Equestrian Centre
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk
01623 860997
Intro to Trec Demo Evening
White Horse TREC Group, Wellow
Equestrian Centre
www.white-horse-trec.co.uk 07803703395
XC Schooling Day
York & Ainsty North Hunt
www.yorkandainstynorthhunt.co.uk
07967123141
SUNDAY 2ND OCTOBER
Just for Schools and Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Aintree International Equestrian Centre
www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
0151 522 2949
Amber Valley Riders - Hope Pleasure Ride
Hardhurst Farm
www.ambervalleyriders.co.uk
07773 675 650 or 01773 745010
Bsps 4a Winter Novice Whp Show
Barleyfields Equestrian Centre
www.barleyfields.com 01283 734798
Outdoor Surface Eventer Trial
Brooksby Equestrian Centre,
Leicestershire LE14 2LJ
www.brooksbymelton.ac.uk
Fun Ride Sponsored by Agnew
Equine Vets
Chapel & District Riding Club
www.cadrc.org.uk 07760173436
Edrc Autumn Hunter Trial
Simms Hill
www.edrc.co.uk 07985 113873
Open Showcross
Hallamshire Riding Society
www.hallamshireridingsociety.co.uk/
07813027161
Unaffiliated Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Combined Training
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Homestead Riding Club Show
Homestead Livery Riding Club
www.facebook.co.uk/
HomesteadLiveryRidingClub 07980135519
Open Dressage Competition
Hope Valley Riding Club
www.hopevalleyridingclub.co.uk
01433 650749
Four Seasons Unaffiliated Dressage
Lane Farm Equestrian
lanefarmlivery.blogspot.co.uk
(01670) 823042, Mobile: 07719 645283
Dressage Clinic With Grand Prix Rider
Leonie Smith
Lanehead Stables
www.daneswooddressage.co.uk/
07773 271 078
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642115
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
In Hand and Ridden Showing
Northern Racing College
www.northernracingcollege.com
01302 816006 or 07392085785
Trailblazers SJ
Osbaldeston Riding Centre
www.osbaldestonrc.co.uk 01254 813159
Ridden and in Hand Showing at Milton
EC Worksop
Patrington Mill, Milton Equestrian Centre
www.patringtonmillshowyard@live.co.uk
07707725792
Pole Moor Riding Club Fun Show
Bolster Moor Road, Golcar
www.polemoorridingclub.co.uk
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Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Unaff Showjumping Sjuk
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Pony British Show Jumping
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Sport Endurance Blidworth Sunday
Ride
www.sportendurance.co.uk/Events/Ride-
Events/Blidworth-Sunday-2016.aspx
Combined Training and Open Dressage
Tickhill Riding Club
www.tickhillridingclub.co.uk 01909290145
Arena Eventing Series 2017
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Open Show Cross
Wentworth & District Pony Club
http://branches.pcuk.org/wentworth
07833 984505
York and Ainsty South Hunter Trial
Escrick Park Estate
www.yorksouthhunt.webs.com
07807242321
MONDAY 3RD OCTOBER
Junior Monday Club With Helen Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Ian Brown Tuition
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
BHS Cpd With Caroline Moore
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
TUESDAY 4TH OCTOBER
Horses Inside Out Demonstration
Aintree International Equestrian Centre
www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
0151 522 2949
Senior British Show Jumping Show
Arena UK
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569
Training Clinic With Pam Prickett
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642115
Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Clear Round Jump Training
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
WEDNESDAY 5TH
OCTOBER
British Dressage
Aintree International Equestrian Centre
www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk 0151
522 2949
Show Jump Training
Arena UK
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569
Clear Round Night
Croft Top Farm Rossendale and Hyndburn
Equestrian Centre
www.crofttop.co.uk 01706 213635
Katy Pallas Beginners Dressage Clinic
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.crowwoodequestrian.com
077430 28289
Shooting Stars Evening Show Jumping
Lane Farm Equestrian
lanefarmlivery.blogspot.co.uk (01670)
823042, Mobile: 07719 645283
Tori Peters Dressage Clinic
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery
www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk
01977 642109
British Showjumping
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642115
British Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
British Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
British Dressage
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Senior British Showjumping
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Thursday 6th October
British Dressage Small Tour
Aintree International Equestrian Centre
www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
0151 522 2949
North West Champs Practise Night
Croft Top Farm Rossendale and Hyndburn
Equestrian Centre
www.crofttop.co.uk 01706 213635
Training Thursday Pyo
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Nicola Sheard Jumping Clinic
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Steph Croxford Clinic
Wellow Equestrian Centre
www.wellowequestrian.co.uk
01623 860997
FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER
Evening Mini Jumping
Brooksby Equestrian Centre
www.brooksbyequestrian.co.uk/
01664 855333
Silvia Schorn Dressage Training
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.dressagetrainerlancs.com Sarah on
07706 028652
Unaffiliated Evening Show Jumping
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308
British Dressage Para Comp (Inc
Freestyle to Music)
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Junior Friday Club With Helen Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Dressage Clinic With Leonie Smith
Turbury Equisport
www.turburyequisport.co.uk
07789 265 973
Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
SATURDAY 8TH OCTOBER
Askham Bryan College
Askham Bryan College, York Yorkshire
www.britisheventing.com
North West Champs Open
Championship
Croft Top Farm Rossendale and Hyndburn
Equestrian Centre
www.crofttop.co.uk 01706 213635
Sarah Kingwells Dressage Training
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.dressagetrainerlancs.com Sarah on
07706 028652
2-Day Applied Anatomy and
Biomechanics Course
Horses Inside Out, Brooksby Equestiran
Centre
www.horsesinsideout.com/
biomechanics2016.html
0115 9212 648
Charnwood Social Ride
Leicestershre and Rutland Egb
www.lregb.co.uk 07713 150512
Unaffiliated Dressage
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308
Unaffiliated Dressage
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
OCTOBER DIARY DATES
Sat 8th - Nervous and Novice
Mon 24th and Tues 25th - two-day Mini Sleepover
Tue 25th - Show-jumping Clinic
Wed 26th - 1/2 Pony Day
Thurs 27th - XC Clinic
Fri 28th - Full Pony Day
Fri 28th - Friday Night Show-jumping
Sunday 30th - Halloween Team Show-jumping
3-4 in a team, Halloween fancy dress for this event is optional
All events are open and every one is very
welcome to come and join the fun.
Please see website for more information.
If you wish to book a place please call and pay
over the phone to secure your place
Please see website for more information
Friday night running last Friday of month only
SCHOOL HIRE AVAILABLE £30 HOUR
Schedules and info available at www.tvequestrian.co.uk
01636 813588
Occupation Lane, Fiskerton, Southwell, Notts
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Arena Showcross / ODE
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Group Training Clinic - Flatwork or
Jumping
Professional Equine Services
www.professionalequineservices.co.uk
07791792711
Novice/nervous Showjumping
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838
Trailblazers Dressage
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk 01664
823739
SUNDAY 9TH OCTOBER
Adrc Hunter Trial
Atherstone and District Riding Club
www.atherstoneanddistrictridingclub.co.uk
01283762939
British Dressage
Birtle Riding Centre
birtleridingcentre.co.uk 0161 764 6573
Grassjump
Church Farm Livery Stables
www.churchfarmequestrian.co.uk
07768314070
OCTOBER
Sun 9 October
Unaffiliated
Show Jumping
60 October 2016 Equestrian Life
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Colne Valley Saddle Club
www.colnevalleysaddleclub.org.uk
07841535563
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Dressage Jrs Championship
Qualifier and RoR Points
Jodhpurs Equestrian Centre
wwwjodhpursridingcentre.co.uk
01423 358645/ mob 07913354071
Grand Slam Sunday Show Jumping
Lane Farm Equestrian
lanefarmlivery.blogspot.co.uk
(01670) 823042,
Mobile: 07719 645283
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Ledston Equine Centre
07827291115
Legup Autumn Show
(Inhand,Ridden, Sj)
Legup Equestrian
www.legupequestrian.co.uk
Sun 30 October
Unaffiliated Winter
League Dressage
NEW WEBSITE
All schedules can now be found at
www.elmsfarmec.com/events-calendar-online-entries/
www.elmsfarmec.com Tel: 07791 934738
Unaffiliated Dressage(inc. Trailblazers)
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery
www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk
01977 642109
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642115
British Dressage
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Trailblazers SJ
Osbaldeston Riding Centre
www.osbaldestonrc.co.uk 01254 813159
Dressage Competition
South Lincs Riding Club
www.southlincsridingclub.co.uk
07881831109
BD and Unaffiliated Dressage
Competition
Todburn Equestrian Centre
www.todburnequestriancentre.co.uk
0781 5297024
UK Riders/laughton Manor Dressage
Heath Farm
www.ukriders.co.uk 01476530246
British Dressage
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
White Horse Trec Group Arena Trec
Competition
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.white-horse-trec.co.uk 07803 703395
MONDAY 10TH OCTOBER
Susie Gibson Show Jumping Clinic
Aintree International Equestrian Centre
www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
0151 522 2949
Victoria Spalding Physio Clinic
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.crowwoodequestrian.com
01282 471906
Junior Monday Club With Helen Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Ian Brown Tuition
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
TUESDAY 11TH OCTOBER
British Showjumping - Seniors (Cat 2)
Aintree International Equestrian Centre
www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
0151 522 2949
Dressage and Pole Work Clinic
Beatrice Stocks BHSAI, Aldham Mill
www.beatricestocks.com 07853245843
Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Evening Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557
Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Clear Round Jump Training
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
WEDNESDAY 12TH
OCTOBER
Clear Round Night- Showjumping
Croft Top Farm Rossendale and Hyndburn
Equestrian Centre
www.crofttop.co.uk 01706 213635
Shooting Stars Evening Show Jumping
Lane Farm Equestrian
lanefarmlivery.blogspot.co.uk
(01670) 823042, Mobile: 07719 645283
Equestrian Market
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery
www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk
01977 642109
BRITISH DRESSAGE
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642115
British Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Senior British Show Jumping
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
British Dressage
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
THURSDAY 13TH
OCTOBER
British Showjumping- Premier Show
Aintree International Equestrian Centre
www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
0151 522 2949
Evening Dressage
Brooksby Equestrian Centre
www.brooksbyequestrian.co.uk/
01664 855333
Joanna Jackson Clinic
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.crowwoodequestrian.com
01282 471906
Training Thursday Pyo
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
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Dressage
Witham Villa Equestrian Centre
www.withamvilla.co.uk 01455 282694
FRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER
Evening Maxi Jumping
Brooksby Equestrian Centre
www.brooksbyequestrian.co.uk/
01664 855333
Evening Show Jumping
Caistor Equestrian Centre
www.caistorequestriancentre.com
01472 859341
British Dressage
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.crowwoodequestrian.com
01282 471906
Training Evening With Kirsten Owen
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642115
British Dressage - Three Day Show
Sheepgate Equestrian
www.sheepgate.co.uk 01205 870236
(office hrs) 07768 156262
Dressage Demo With Ashley Ward
Turbury Equisport
www.turburyequisport.co.uk
07789 265 973
Vale View BD Veteran Horse and Rider
Championship
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk 01664
823739
SATURDAY 15TH
OCTOBER
Oasby Horse Trials (2)
www.bedeltd.co.uk
North West Champs Open
Championship
Croft Top Farm Rossendale and Hyndburn
Equestrian Centre
www.crofttop.co.uk 01706 213635
Kate Cowell Dressage Training
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.crowwoodequestrian.com 01282
471906
British Dressage
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Unaffiliated Show Jumping Inc Bs Club
Show
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308
Unaffiliated Combined Training(inc
Trailblazers)
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery
www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk
01977 642109
Monty Roberts
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642115
Mini Arena Event
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Family Fun Day Inc Mini Showjumping
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Senior British Show Jumping
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Unaffiliated Summer Dressage League
Final
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Trec Obstacle Training
Southholderness Riding Club
www.southholdernessridingclub.com
01964650250
Tack Car Boot Sale
Turbury Equisport
www.turburyequisport.co.uk
07789 265 973
SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER
Atherstone Hunt Hunter Trials
Atherstone Hunt, Lodge Farm
07841529302
Unaffiliated Dressage/team Quest/
my Quest
Birtle Riding Centre
birtleridingcentre.co.uk 0161 764 6573
Brettanby Hunter Trial
Brettanby Manor
www.zetlandhunt.org 07935120652
Katy Pallas Beginners Dressage Clinic
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.crowwoodequestrian.com
077430 28289
Unaffiliated Dressage
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Open Showcross
Hallamshire Riding Society
www.hallamshireridingsociety.co.uk/
07813027161
Unaffiliated Combined Training
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Dressage
Ledston Equine Centre
Ledston Equine Clinic 07827291115
Legup October Dressage Event
Legup Equestrian
www.legupequestrian.co.uk 01226 370679
Unaffiliated Dressage
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642115
Arena Event
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Trailblazers SJ
Osbaldeston Riding Centre
www.osbaldestonrc.co.uk 01254 813159
Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Indoor Dressage Show
Rearsby Lodge Riding Club
www.rearsbylodge.com 0116 2871662
British Dressage
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Sinnington Guided Ride (North York
Moors)
Ride Yorkshire
www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 /
07570 112010
Sport Endurance Thoresby Autumn
Ride
www.sportendurance.co.uk/Events/Ride-
Events/Thoresby-Autumn-2016.aspx
01283810011
Sunday Show Jumping Competition
Todburn Equestrian Centre
www.todburnequestriancentre.co.uk 0781
5297024
West of Yore Hedge Hop
Oak Stile Farm
www.westofyorehunt.co.uk
01765 677792 / 07779995465
MONDAY 17TH OCTOBER
Dressage Competition
Long Lane Equestrian
www.longlaneequestrian.co.uk
01509 674655
Junior Monday Club With Helen Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Ian Brown Tuition
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
TUESDAY 18TH OCTOBER
British Dressage
Arena UK
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569/ 07774
018103
Show Jump Training With Be
CoachBarnsley Road, Wombwell, Barnsley
Yorkshire S73 8EG
www.beatricestocks.com 07853245843
Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Clear Round Jump Training
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
ONLINE SHOP
www.miltonec.co.uk/shop
Also at Milton Equestrian:
* We hold a range of shows from
Showing to Jumping and Dressage
* Indoor Arena Hire available
* Lessons with our very own BSJA
coach SelinaCawkwell
* Livery available
(Take a look at our website
to find out more)
Blyth Rd, Carlton Forest, Worksop, Notts S81 0TP
Tel: 01909 733844
WEB: www.miltonec.co.uk
EMAIL: info@miltonec.co.uk
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Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
WEDNESDAY 19TH
OCTOBER
Susie Gibson Clinic
Aintree International Equestrian Centre
www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
0151 522 2949
Outdoor Surface Eventer Trial
Brooksby Equestrian Centre, Leicestershire
LE14 2LJ
www.brooksbymelton.ac.uk
Clear Round Night
Croft Top Farm Rossendale and Hyndburn
Equestrian Centre
www.crofttop.co.uk 01706 213635
Sarah Kingwells Dressage Training
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.dressagetrainerlancs.com Sarah on
07706 028652
Tori Peters Dressage Clinic
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery
www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk
01977 642109
Unaffiliated Dressage
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642115
British Dressage
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Senior British Showjumping
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Thursday 20th October
Unaffiliated Dressage
Brooksby Equestrian Centre
www.brooksbyequestrian.co.uk/
01664 855333
Evening Unaffiliated Dressage
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.crowwoodequestrian.com
01282 471906
Training Thursday Pyo
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
FRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER
Norton Disney (2)
British Eventing
www.britisheventing.com
Danethorpe Hill Cross Country Course
Fantastic range of fences, suitable for every ability.
Available for individuals or group sessions.
See our website for gallery of fences, more being
added regularly.
We are easy to find, convenient lorry-park situated
next to course.
Outdoor all-weather manege included in cost of
cross country hire if required.
Clinics running throughout the year – check advert
and website for more details.
www.danethorpehillxc.co.uk
No Leg : No Horse
British Horse Society North West Yorkshire
Committtee
www.bhs.org.uk 01423398847
Evening Mini Jumping
Brooksby Equestrian Centre
www.brooksbyequestrian.co.uk/
01664 855333
Evening Dressage
Caistor Equestrian Centre
www.caistorequestriancentre.com
01472 859341
Silvia Schorn Dressage Training
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.dressagetrainerlancs.com Sarah on
07706 028652
Unaffiliated Evening Show Jumping
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308
Novice and Nervous Evening
Showjumping
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery
www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk
01977 642109
Steph Cooper Dressage Clinic
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Shibden Dale Riding Club - 50th
Anniversary Ball
Moorlands Inn, Keighley Rd, Halifax
www.shibdendale.co.uk
01274 672010
Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER
Countryside Live
Great Yorkshire Showground
www.countrysidelive.co.uk/
01423 541000
British Showjumping - Seniors (Cat 2)
Aintree International Equestrian Centre
www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
0151 522 2949
Showcross/ Arena Event Clinic With Be
Coach
Beatrice Stocks BHSAI, Northern Racing
College
www.beatricestocks.com 07853245843
North West Champs Open
Championship
Croft Top Farm Rossendale and Hyndburn
Equestrian Centre
www.crofttop.co.uk 01706 213635
Equissage Europe Sports and
Rehabilitation Massage Therapy
Garrison Saddle Club, Catterick Garrison
http://www.equissage-europe.co.uk
07547 189658
Unaffiliated Dressage
Milton Equestrian Centre
www.miltonec.co.uk 07768853308
British Dressage
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk
01995 642115
British Showjumping Juniors
Northallerton Equestrian Centre, Yafforth,
Yorkshire DL7 0PQ
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Halloween Family Fun Day Horse/ Dogs/
Family Events, Notts Derby Horse Show
www.nottsderbyhorseshow.com
0115 8542710
Group Training Clinic - Flatwork or
Jumping
Professional Equine Services
www.professionalequineservices.co.uk
07791792711
Sue Chadwick Cross Country Clinic
Turbury Equisport
www.turburyequisport.co.uk
07789 265 973
Senior British Showjumping
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk 01664
823739
SUNDAY 23RD OCTOBER
Junior Halloween
Arena UK
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569
Unaffiliated Dressage
Barleyfields Equestrian Centre
www.barleyfields.com 01283 734798
British Dressage
Barleyfields Equestrian Centre
www.barleyfields.com 01283 734798
Jump4money Showjumping
Birtle Riding Centre
birtleridingcentre.co.uk
0161 764 6573
Mini ODE
Brooksby Equestrian Centre
www.brooksbyequestrian.co.uk/
01664 855333
Arena Eventing
Eland Lodge Equestrian
www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Dressage Jrs Championship
Qualifier and RoR Points
Jodhpurs Equestrian Centre
wwwjodhpursridingcentre.co.uk
01423 358645/ mob 07913354071
Bs Senior Showjumping
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery
www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk
01977 642109
British Dressage
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk
01995 642115
Open Indoor Working Hunter Show @
Lrac Kenwick Louth
North Lincs Riding Club
www.nl-rc.co.uk
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British Showjumping Amateur 2nd
Round
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Trailblazers SJ
Osbaldeston Riding Centre
www.osbaldestonrc.co.uk
01254 813159
In Hand Showing at Milton EC Worksop
Patrington Mill, Milton Equestrian Centre
www.patringtonmillshowyard@live.co.uk
07707725792
Tracey Hepworth Dressage Clinic
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
British Dressage
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
West of Yore Hunt Hunter Trial
www.westofyorehunt.co.uk
British Dressage
Yorkshire Dressage, Aldham Mill Farm
aldhammillequestrian.co.uk/events.html
07721 628043
MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER
Jeanette Brakewell Event Clinic
Long Lane Equestrian
www.longlaneequestrian.co.uk 01509 674655
Ernest Dillon SJ Clinic
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Junior Monday Club With Helen Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Ian Brown Tuition
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
1/2 Pony Day
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838
Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Andrew Fletcher Dressage Training
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
TUESDAY 25TH OCTOBER
Unaffiliated Evening Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk 01283
734981/730606 M:07736613557
Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated
Showjumping
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Jump Clinic
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838
Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
Clear Round Jump Training
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk 01664 823739
WEDNESDAY 26TH
OCTOBER
British Showjumping - Seniors (Cat 2)
Aintree International Equestrian Centre
www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
0151 522 2949
Working Hunter Clear Round
Croft Top Farm Rossendale and Hyndburn
Equestrian Centre
www.crofttop.co.uk 01706 213635
British Dressage
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.crowwoodequestrian.com
01282 471906
Grid Work Clinic With Be Coach
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre
www.beatricestocks.com 07853245843
Wednesday Showjumping
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
British Dressage
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
1/2 Pony Day
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838
Senior British Showjumping
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
THURSDAY 27TH
OCTOBER
Joanna Jackson Clinic
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.crowwoodequestrian.com
01282 471906
Training Thursday Pyo
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Pony Racing Level 2 and 3
Northern racing College
www.northernracingcollege.co.uk
01302 861000
Cross Country Clinic
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838
British Dressage High Profile Show
(And Para)
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk
01664 823739
An Evening With Tom Pears - Farrier
West Yorkshire Horseplay 07867 927472
FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER
Senior BS Halloween
Arena UK
www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569
Unaffiliated Working Hunter & Schooling
Barleyfields Equestrian Centre
www.barleyfields.com 01283 734798
Evening Maxi Jumping
Brooksby Equestrian Centre
www.brooksbyequestrian.co.uk/ 01664
855333
Unaffiliated Showjumping
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642115
Junior Friday Club With Helen Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Taster Day
Northern racing College
www.northernracingcollege.co.uk
01302 861000
Full Pony Day
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838
Friday Night Show Jumping
Trentvalley Equestrian Centre
www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821900838
SATURDAY 29TH
OCTOBER
British Dressage Weekend
Aintree International Equestrian Centre
www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk
0151 522 2949
North West Champs Open
Championship
Croft Top Farm Rossendale and Hyndburn
Equestrian Centre
www.crofttop.co.uk 01706 213635
British Showjumping
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642115
British Showjumping Seniors Cat 1
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
British Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Unaffiliated Dressage Series
Professional Equine Services
www.professionalequineservices.co.uk
07791792711
Indoor Dressage
Sheepgate Equestrian
www.sheepgate.co.uk
01205 870236 (office hrs) 07768 156262
Wynbury Dressage Series Final
Wynbury Stables
www.wynburystables.co.uk
07793054286
SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER
Unaffiliated Show Jumping
Barleyfields Equestrian Centre
www.barleyfields.com 01283 734798
Halloween Fancy Dress Ride
BHS / Erewash Riders Association
www.erewashridersassociation.co.uk
Halloween Hunter Trial
Brocklesby Hunt Pony Club, Danethorpe Hill
Cross Country
http://branches.pcuk.org/brocklesby/
07962 251 696
Unaffiliated Dressage
Crow Wood Equestrian Centre
www.crowwoodequestrian.com
01282 471906
British Dressage
Hargate Equestrian
www.hargateequestrian.co.uk
01283 734981/730606 M:07736613557
Show Jumping
Maltby and District Riding Club, Milton
Equestrian Centre
www.maltbyridingclub.co.uk
Unaffiliated Showjumping(inc
Trailblazers)
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery
www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk
01977 642109
Open Indoor Show Jumping
Competition @ Lrac Kenwick Louth
North Lincs Riding Club, Kenwick LRAC
www.nl-rc.co.uk
Trailblazers SJ
Osbaldeston Riding Centre
www.osbaldestonrc.co.uk
01254 813159
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Unaffiliated Dressage
Penistone and District Riding Club
www.penistoneridingclub.org.uk
07947939432
Unaff Showjumping
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Dressage
Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre
www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267
Indoor Halloween Showjumping Show
Rearsby Lodge Riding Club
www.rearsbylodge.com 0116 2871662
Dressage UK Competition
Todburn Equestrian Centre
www.todburnequestriancentre.co.uk 0781
5297024
Unaffiliated Dressage
Wakefield Riding for the Disabled
Association, Pennine Community 3JL
www.wakefieldrda.typepad.co.uk 01924
241341
Show Jumping
Witham Villa Equestrian Centre
www.withamvilla.co.uk 01455 282694
MONDAY 31ST OCTOBER
Training Evening With Kirsten Owen
Myerscough College Equestrian Centre
www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642115
Junior Monday Club With Helen Roddy
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Ian Brown Tuition
Northallerton Equestrian Centre
www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk
01609 772942
Paul Hayler Dressage Clinic
Richmond Equestrian Centre
www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295
Caroline Moore Event Clinic
Vale View Equestrian
www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk 01664
823739
WEDNESDAY 2ND
NOVEMBER
Tori Peters Dressage Clinic
Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery
www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk
01977 642109
FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER
Evening Mini Jumping
Brooksby Equestrian Centre
www.brooksbyequestrian.co.uk/
01664 855333
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SERVICES DIRECTORY
To Advertise your business contact us on 01949 851555 or info@equestrianlifemagazine.co.uk
BACK SPECIALIST
KERRY DAVEY
MCTIMONEY EQUINE
PRACTITIONER BSC
(HONS) PG DIP AM
MAA REGD. Like people,
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Treatment involves careful analysis and
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relevant joints and precise, rapid adjustments
are given to problem areas. Consider taking
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resistance or uneven muscle development.
Falls, accidents and slips are ofter a common
cause and competition places even more
strain upon their skeletal structure. Horses
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treatment and McTimoney can help them
perform at their best. Kerry is based in
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CROSS COUNTRY
DANETHORPE HILL CROSS COUNTRY
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shows and clinics. We have fences to suit the very
young and the more advanced horse/rider. Open
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703980
EQUINE DENTIST
DAVID WATERS - HORSE
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Member of Worldwide Association of Equine
Dentists, 14 years experience with all types of
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COUNTRY STORES
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MILLSIDE
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Suppliers of equestrian
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supplements, saddlery and stable equipment, pet
and poultry supplies etc. Hat and back protector
fitting service. Licensed to sell horse, cat and dog
wormers. Situated off the A612 Southwell Road,
Thurgarton, Notts, NG14 7GP. Any enquiries please
tel 01636 831111 www.millsidecountrystore.com
EQUINE SPORTS MASSAGE
KELLY BOWERS. Fully
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equine sports massage
therapist. Equine sports massage is the
application of soft tissue manipulation in order to
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in muscle group areas. Regular treatments can
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R&R COUNTRY. With over 15 years experience R&R Country is the largest
equestrian and country superstore in the Yorkshire area with a fabulous second
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thousands of sq. feet of exciting shopping packed with everything for the horse,
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Witham Mill, Valley Lane, Long Bennington, Newark, Notts NG23 5EE
Tel: 01400 281421 or 281337 – Fax 01400 281851
Email: gablestock@hotmail.co.uk
EQUINE SPORTS MASSAGE
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SPORTS AND REMEDIAL
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DIP. ESMT. Massage techniques
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and maintain it in optimum condition. In addition to
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LIVERY YARDS
HOLME HOUSE FARM EQUESTRIAN.
Carlton in Lindrick, Nr Worksop. Quality livery
yard, DIY, part or full. Large indoor and outdoor
arenas. Extensive cross-country courses, regular
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• 14x14 stables internal and external
• Indoor loose schooling arena
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• Dressage trainer on site
• External dressage & show-jumping clinics
• Gridwork clinic • Practise test riding days
• Rider analysis and gait analysis
• Various courses • Pilates
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GILLIYAN H CARTER -
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Massage & Neuromuscular
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FARRIERS
LIAM CHAPPELL
DIP WCF. fully
qualified and
registered farrier
relocating back
to Chesterfield
and now taking on new customers in North
Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and surrounding
areas. All types of work undertaken from elite
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vets, physiotherapists and trainers to ensure your
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following a consultation with examples of work
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grovehouseforge@gmail.com;
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LIVERY YARDS
CLUMBER LIVERY Set
on the edge of Clumber Park
has limited vacancies for DIY/
Assisted DIY/Part/Full liveries.
British Horse Society approved yard - Secure yard
with alarmed tack room and CCTV - Owners live
on site, late night check and lock up - Rest room,
toilet and wash facilities - Separate locker room -
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40mx40m manege with mirrors and jumps - Grass
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view the superb facilities for yourself. Call Alison/
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Use of well-known cross-country course, 40m
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Please call Kath 07957754260
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RUG WASHING & REPAIRS
HARRIET HAIVERS. Willow Farm, Hawton,
Newark, Notts NG24 3RR. Tack and rug repairs
- English saddles bought and sold - Bridlework
made to order - Saddle fitting and reflocking.
Now Open Weekdays 9am - 5pm; Saturday 9am
- 1pm. Tel: 01636 678006 / 07932 233219.
SADDLE FITTERS
NICOLA BARRY BSC (HONS)
BUCKAROO SADDLERY
Vale View Equestrian Centre
Old Dalby, Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire LE14 3LX. Qualified
with the Society of Master
Saddlers (SMS) and also a Master
Saddle Fitting Consultant (MSFC).
Nicola was the first in the country to gain both
of these qualifications. New and second-hand
saddles, including Equipe, Kent & Masters
and our very own made to measure Sovereign
saddles. Onsite flocking and alterations.
Yard visits or fittings at Vale View Equestrian.
Discounts available fitting/checking for multiple
horses on the same yard
0845 3003566 Sales@buckarooequine.co.uk
D.J.RICHARDSON MASTER
SADDLER / SMS QUALIFIED
SADDLE FITTER. Purpose
built Saddlefit centre near the
Newark showground or home visits. Excellent
Range of both New and secondhand saddles
available. All Reflocking and aftercare to saddles
undertaken. Te 07787532601 / 01636701790
T&C ROBINSON, BILL-
INGHAY AND STAMFORD.
Society of Master Saddlers
qualified Saddle Fitter. We
undertake saddle fitting throughout the East
Midlands area. New, second-hand leather
and synthetic saddles always in stock. Repairs
expertly undertaken. Ring 01526 860436. E:
john@tandcrobinson.co.uk
TACK & SADDLERY
F MARTIN LTD. MARTINS FARM, Dorket Head
Farm, Calverton Road, Arnold, Nottingham.
Everything for your horse and pet: plus riding
wear and outdoor clothing: Feed, Supplements,
Electric and Wooden fencing and gates. T: 0115
9268703 F: 0115 9264995.
www.martinsfarm.co.uk
SURFACE SPECIALISTS
KICK ON EQUESTRIAN
Mobile saddle fitting service, Stocking a wide range of new
and used saddles from around £150 to made to measure
starting at £650.
Saddle fitter for The Saddle Company, saddle reflocking,
repairs and tree adjustments made on site.Experienced,
friendly and reliable service.
Contact Teresa on 07892 880197 or 01773 860121
We stock a wide range of
equipment for horse and rider.
HARRIET HAIVERS. Willow Farm, Hawton,
Newark, Notts NG24 3RR. Tack and rug repairs
- English saddles bought and sold - Bridlework
made to order - Saddle fitting and reflocking. Open
Weekdays 9am - 5pm (closed Mondays); Sat 9am -
1pm. Tel: 01636 678006 / 07932 233219.
S. MILNER & SON. 2 Society of Master
Saddlers qualified saddle fitters. Saddle fittings
at the shop or at your yard. Over 200 saddles in
stock, new & 2nd hand. Call 01664 454839 for an
appointment.
The Equestrian
Surface Specialists
Fibresand - F55 - Silica sand
Our Expertise:
Over 30 years experience
Proven specialised surfaces
Professional advice
No obligation site visits
ISO 9001 approved
As recommended by
Kerry Brennan
International Show Jumper.
Tel: 01623 622441 Mob: 07885 893607 www.mansfieldsand.co.uk
Tel: 01623 707555 Mob: 07885 893607 www.mansfield-sand.co.uk
• Riding hats and body protectors expertly fitted.
• Good choice of jodphurs, boots and chaps
for adult and child.
• Summer turnouts, fly rugs and fly repellents in stock.
• Rug washing, reproofing and repairing.
All saddlery repairs on site by Society of Master Saddlers Saddler
Sadddle fitting checks and saddle sales by SMS Qualified saddle fitter
Est.1992
so a wealth of
experience to
offer
Easy parking
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm and Saturday 9am-4pm
The Tack Box, 43 - 45 Chieftain Way, Tritton Rd, Lincoln, LN6 7RY
Telephone: 01522 533822
TRAINERS
PROFESSIONAL
EQUINE SERVICES.
Backing, starting and
schooling your youngster couldn’t be easier
at Kneesall’s finest equestrian centre. Don’t
miss out on the limited places available.
Fabulous facilities awaiting you and your
horse including 40x20 waxed indoor arena
with mirrors, 60x30 outdoor arena, full set
of show-jumps, Monarch stabling, covered
walker, lunge pen, stocks, solarium, hot/cold
wash-box, post and rail fenced paddocks plus
indoor turnout. Fully insured and qualified
staff on site 24hrs. Specialising in schooling
and training solutions for horses and riders
of all abilities, back & producing youngsters
and re-educating ‘problem’ horses. Contact
Rebekkah 07791 792711 or Andrew
07746 168813.
VETERINARY
BAKEWELL EQUINE VETS. Experienced
equine vets providing an ambulatory service
and clinic with stabling and surgical facilities.
We provide AI services, digital x-ray, ultrasound
scanning, shockwave therapy, dentistry,
video gastroscopy/endoscopy, lameness
investigations, JMB measurement and prepurchase
examinations. Open 8.30-5.00pm
plus 24hr emergency service 01629 810351
www.bakewellvets.co.uk
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ELITE FINAL 2017
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Sources close to
Equestrian Life report
that a new format show
including Novice and
Open classes is due
to run next Summer,
alongside a fabulous
new ‘Amateur Elite’
Championship.
Competitors were heard
saying “where can we find
out more information?”
and the Equestrian Life
representative said that
more information will be
available from November
2016.
Equestrian Life continued
“Show Organisers are being
encouraged to get their
2017 qualifier dates sorted
as soon as possible to avoid
last-minute clashes!”
it could
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