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Hi! Welcome to the Spring Newsletter! It is jam packed with information, so there should be something in it for everyone! If you have any ideas for inclusion in the next newsletter (June) please let me know!

Thank you to all for the contributions to this newsletter! The deadline for adverts in the Summer newsletter is 3rd June 2009

Happy Reading! Chrissie [email protected]

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW NORTHERN REGION MEMBERS REP!

Description of the role The Members Representative role involves being available to members to listen to any concerns or suggestions they may have and to provide communication between them and British Dressage. They will either deal with queries themselves or pass them to the relevant individual within BD and will pass suggestions to the relevant people or committees for further consideration.

Members Representatives will receive policy direction where appropriate from the Marketing Committee. Any queries or questions they have on this policy or any other issues relating to BD should be directed to the relevant committee, either through the RDO, Chief Executive or through the relevant representative on the Marketing Committee.

It is for the RDO and the Members Representative working together to implement relevant policy. It is important that on-going evaluation takes place to enable the needs of members in the region to be taken into account when implementing policy.

Members Representatives are recommended by the Regional Committee, appointed by Marketing committee and ratified by the Board. If you are interested please contact Chrissie [email protected]

NOMINATIONS In the last edition of the BD magazine an award nomination form was included for members to vote for their favourite show centre or for a volunteer to be recognised for their work in helping the growth of Dressage as a sport in each region. BD couldn’t function without great venues and also the volunteers that keep things ticking over – that includes judges, writers, runners, people who help prep a venue for a competition, stewards etc If you know of someone you think deserves to be recognised for their efforts in the NORTHERN region, please use the nomination form and put their name/venue forward – without them we wouldn’t have a sport so do please take a couple of minutes to recognise those particularly deserving venues or volunteers and either email or post the form back to Angela Green at British Dressage, [email protected]


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NORTHERN WINTER REGIONALS 24-27th February 2009

The Northern Winter Regionals were very successful this year with many more entries, as this becomes a more established date in the calendar (only the 3rd year that the North has had it’s own Winter Regionals)

The Leak family and team of helpers/supporters/writers did a great job and I received lots of positive comments. Read on to hear how 2 riders enjoyed the Winter Regionals.

TO JUDGE AND BE JUDGED (ANDREA SMITH)

I set off at some ungodly hour on the Tuesday morning heading for Willerby Hill Farm, Nr Hull (the venue for the Northern Regional Championships.) I had everything but the kitchen sink on board, including my home bred mare, who I was competing after I’d judged on the first day.

As I was driving, I reflected on riding at my first regional,9 years ago. I remembered how nervous I was and how desperate I was to do well and make it to the National Championships. Back then I treated it like a life or death situation as though my life depended on getting to those Championships!

Now I take a much more realistic and measured approach, Experience teaches you that it’s more a measure of where you are at with your training and whilst it’s great to do well, there can only be one winner of each class But it’s a great achievement just to qualify! Standards of training and quality of horses have continuously improved over the last few years.

The Prelim class was a lovely class to judge, albeit a bit of a marathon at nearly 6 hours long! My writer and I needed great concentration and stamina to give last few riders the same standard of judging as the first! There were some promising partnerships looking to have a bright future in dressage.

After a rather underpowered performance on the first day Matilda (my mare) and I pulled our socks up in the Freestyles,on Wednesday. I had support in the working in from Hannah and Robert Esberger and they really inspired me to try and raise our game. This resulted in a couple of placings which I was pleased about (as my mare can be rather hot in a busy atmosphere.) I almost kept a lid on her except the tendency ,to jog in the walks!

All in all I think a good time was had by all and the show ran efficiently throughout, with a very friendly Northern atmosphere that we Northerners are famous for providing!

The best thing about the Regionals is- There’s always another one next year so make sure you put in your diary!

THE REGIONAL ROOKIE (HELEN TOWNSEND)

Its two years since I bought my horse Zilano, a rising three stallion, who, when I went to view him loose in the arena, was so busy we were watching all his moves, turned his neck 180 degrees towards us, and promptly fell over!! It was the beginning of a beautiful relationship full of the highs and lows of bringing on a baby, clearing collecting rings, whilst snorting and piaffing, standing on his back legs before his first young horse qualifier at a luminous Petplan sign (he then went on to win the class), fun rides were he cantered on the spot and galloped for two hours, I could go on, plus some schooling horrors, why go long and low, Mam can’t you see my head carriage is elementary? What do you mean you don’t want power trotting and cantering in my tests, you want control, how rude!! It took eighteen months of hard work to break, back and school him on, so when we qualified for the regionals I was really excited. Our final two preliminary classes at Richmond went well he won one, and came second in the following class, so we were as ready as we were ever going to be to compete.

Originally I had planned to go to Myerscough Winter Regionals, but having an outdoor arena that was frozen for two weeks prior to the event meant that I needed the extra time to get in some valuable schooling sessions. Prelim 19 was broken down and I ran through sections of it in different orders, as once Zilano has done a full test, he remembers it and will anticipate what’s coming next. As well as horse preparations, I had to fill out entry forms, stabling forms, a biography form for horse and rider (how much artistic licence was one allowed to use I wondered), and then AA routefinder to ensure we arrived there safe and sound. As for rider preparations this was the perfect excuse for new white breeches, and gloves, and my friend Jayne loaned me the blingiest browband going, but I thought blinding the judges might have its advantages! Then there was my technical support, video recorder, camera and Sat Nav. Had we hit a weighbridge my Honda CRV would surely have been close to its maximum.

With sufficient ‘equi-gear’ to survive for two months not two days we drove without incident to Willerby. The weather was great, and the team at Willerby helped us to settle in. The facilities were excellent, lovely spacious stables, and a relaxed atmosphere meant that I felt confident about leaving Zilano overnight. Zilano loved having new friends to intimidate behind the safety of iron grills. After much posturing he bored even himself, so I led him out in hand to introduce him to his new surroundings, and with his bed down, happily munching on haylage and feed, it was time for his Mam to bring the Holiday Inn to a standstill as we checked in with a saddle (doesn’t everyone!)

My test was not until early afternoon so after checking on Zilano it was good to watch a few tests, and see how the horses were reacting to the arena, and three judges cars. I lunged Zilano for twenty minutes in the hope of losing some excess energy, and felt my job was done as he stretched long and low, but the second I led him back to his stables and he encountered another horse he was on springs again piaffing for a 10, I only hope he keeps this skill for if, and when I eventually get to a level where its required!

My warm up was challenging, Zilano felt quite fresh and strong, but not spooky, however it took a good hour to work him in. I heard the commentator announce us but what she said was a blur, the arena looked massive and I felt quite tense. The test started well, but then Zilano jogged for one step in the walk – very expensive, he then settled until the first canter when he spooked very dramatically at the judges car at E, even more expensive, he then had some lovely moments but didn’t stretch sufficiently down on the final 20 metre circle. I don’t think I was breathing until he spooked, but all in all I was pleased with his performance, as there was only one other 4 year old in the class. A score of 60.61 reflected the best and worst bits of the test, but Zilano got some great comments including ‘Super Horse’ and ‘Fabulous Horse’ but the errors were costly, as they should be.

After finishing the test there was time for some shopping at Cool Equestrian, who had some fabulous discounted clothing, and to order ‘the world’s most expensive wallpaper - two wonderful photographs from Kevin Sparrow’ – that was my husband’s comment not mine! There was also a goody bag full of treats and tasters, and then back to reality a stable to muck out.

I hope to be back in the summer if Mr.Z and I keep on improving!!

AREA FESTIVALS 2009 We have 4 Area Festivals in our region this year to choose from!

REC – North Yorks 22 – 23 Aug

Manor Grange - West Yorks 4 – 6 Sept

Sheepgate – Lincoln 26 - 27 Sep

Vale View – Leics 3 – 4 Oct

Means of qualifying for Area Festivals For full eligibility see Rule 143 in 2009 rulebook i) All qualifying scores must be gained between 1st January of the calendar year up to the close of entries for the relevant Area Festival ii) Qualification at Preliminary to Elementary levels will be by achieving 2 affiliated scores at 62% and above at the same level. iii) Qualification from Medium to PSG levels will be by achieving 2 affiliated scores at 60%and above at the same level. iv) Competitors in the Channel Islands will be able to qualify with 1 score sheet with the required percentage. v) The original sheets must have the date and venue of the class written on them by the competitor and be sent with the entry form as proof of qualification. They will not be returnable. Score sheets from Training sections may be used. Qualifying sheets may only be used once. HC Sheets and freestyle sheets cannot be used.

JUDGES / JUDGE TRAINING Congratulations to the following judges who have upgraded

Julie Corrigan (5)

Gail Williams (5)

Patricia Woffinden (5)

Tanya Bridgeman (6)

JUDGE TRAINING SESSIONS – these are also open to BD members if there is space (priority is given to judges /trainees). Please contact Chrissie for all judge training dates below unless otherwise stated.

24 Mar Jo Graham / New Test Judge Training (looking mainly at 2009 tests) / Blackdyke Farm, Cumbria

1 Apr Gwyneth Lewis / DVD evening N-AM / Holiday Inn, Seaton Burn, Newcastle (just off A1) / 6.30-9pm / £12

23 Apr Jane Peberdy / Judges meeting 1 and free judge training session – a breakdown of various test movements / Holiday Inn Express, nr Doncaster / 2-5pm

1 May Jo Graham / MOCK exam at Nov and Elem levels at REC events, North Yorks (Mock exams do not count as official training sessions)

11 May Judges meeting 2 / Field House EC, Staffs / 7pm / Contact Chrissie or Elaine to confirm attendance

25 Apr Trish Gardiner / Novice and Elem judge training / REC events, North Yorks / £12

5 May Jane Peberdy / AM -PSG / Sheepgate EC, Lincs / More details to follow /

25 May Para training (incl judge training) / Brooksby College, Leics / TBC

6 Jun Trish Gardiner / Novice and Elem judge training / Etal dressage, Northumberland / £12

SEMINARS – open to judges/trainees only

2 Apr Stephen Clarke & Jennie Loriston-Clarke / List 1 – 3A Judges Seminar / Field House EC / 10.30am – 4pm / £15

27 Apr David Trott / List 3 - 5 Judges Seminar / Field House EC, Staffs / 10.30am – 4pm / £15

11 May David Trott / List 6 & Trainee Judges / Field House EC, Staffs / 12.30am – 6pm / £15

Please apply to Elaine Gray (NW) for the above seminars @ 12 Bingley Close, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7ST [email protected]


NORTHERN PARA ACTIVITY

Please contact Cathy Burrell for all of the dates listed on [email protected] or 07912448732. If you might be interested in training Para riders please contact Cathy for a chat.

Get well soon Lucy

Northern Grade 1b Para rider Lucy Barclay, who competed at the 2007 World Para Championships, has broken both her legs after falling off her horse last week. We hope she has a speedy recovery,

PARA DATES

15 Mar Para test riding and training day / Middleton EC, Leeds

26 Apr Para training / Wakefield RDA centre

10 May Para training / Wakefield RDA Centre to be taken by Margot Tiffany working with physio Louise Broom.

25 May Para training (incl judge training) / Brooksby College, Leics / TBC

14 Jun Para training – getting ready for Championship riding / Wakefield RDA centre

5 Jul Para training / Wakefield RDA centre

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PARA TALENT SPOTTING RESULTS BELOW! THE NORTH DID REALLY WELL!

THE TALENT SPOTTING WAS HELD AT VALE VIEW EC, LEICS ON 21/22ND FEB

Saturday 21 February 2009 - Over 26

Name Horse Region Grade Class Mark Score PlaceKatja Wesson Sundahlie North Yorks IV 1 135.4 90.27% 1Julie Blanchard Remus East Yorks IV 1 132.4 88.27% 2Isabel Widdowson Annabelle Nottingham IV 1 129.1 86.07% 3Sarah McPhee George Lancs IV 1 128.6 85.73% 4Alison Moore World of Dreams Shrops Ib 1 127.8 85.20% 5Marian Coutts Coedllyfn Charmer Stockton on Tees IV 1 125.7 83.80% 6Rowan Caley George Isle Of Man II 1 122.7 81.80% 7Britta Francis Harry's Game Keeper North Somerset III 1 110.9 73.93% 8Karen Bostock Rossini West Yorks III 1 110.4 73.60% 9Deborah Clayton-Lee Fernie South Yorks IV 1 110.3 73.53% 10Paul Kitchingman Flossie Leeds II 1 102.9 68.60% 11Deborah Marks Donnershweer Bedfordshire IV 1 102.6 68.40% 12Kate Taylor Primrose Bedfordshire IV 1 80.9 53.93% 13


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Sunday 22 February 2009 - 16-25 years old Name Horse Region Grade Class Mark Score PlaceAlicia Griffiths Evensong Bristol III 2 135.3 90.20% 1 Kristina Keefe Together Glos IV 2 121.1 80.73% 2 Ben Carr DHI Killian Retto Suffolk IV 2 118.6 79.07% 3 Christine Durrance Penny Tiptoes Leics III 2 115.3 76.87% 4 Amy Franks Patrick West Yorks IV 2 114.9 76.60% 5 Sarah Field Penny Tiptoes Leics Ia 2 112.9 75.27% 6 Toby Bevins Askan Van Overis Wilts III 2 111.9 74.60% 7 Wing Bo Chan Strathmore Moss Surrey IV 2 100.8 67.20% 8

Sunday 22 February 2009 - 10-15 years old Name Horse Region Grade Class Mark Score PlaceLauren Rathbone Top Honours Sheffield IV 3 121.5 81.00% 1 Oliver Bates Tommy Tickle East Yorks IV 3 116.1 77.40% 2 Mari Durward-Akhurst Miss Daisy III Herts III 3 113.2 75.47% 3 Ashleigh Jones Desert Red Storm West Mids II 3 107.7 71.80% 4 Matthew Dalley Goshawk Derby III 3 102.7 68.47% 5

NORTHERN REGION TRIPS

25-30 Aug Northern Region trip to the Europeans / please see Northern page on BD website

17-20 Sept Northern Region trip to the Nationals / please see Northern page on BD website

NORTHERN REGION COACHES The UKCC Level 3 (Dressage Specific) pilot course days and mock exam have finished (Nov 08) and the system is being reviewed before ‘going live’.

National Convention 2009 – Jan Bemelmans returns! 31st Oct – 1 Nov at Addington EC, Bucks

6 Apr COACHES TRAINING with PAMMY HUTTON / Etal, Northumberland / Open to BD trainers / trainers from other disciplines and judges / Please contact Cecilia Gladwyn, Scottish RDO

15 May - NOTE DATE CHANGE Selecting, training and competing the young dressage horse / Brackenhurst College, Notts / Room TG10 – Bramley building / 6.30pm start / Further details to follow / Contact Andrew Fletcher on 07779799590 or [email protected] or Chrissie


BYRDS The Moody website is back up and running and looking better than ever!

BYRDS clothing is available from Debbie Leak on [email protected]

The BYRDS ball 28/2/09 was very successful even with the power cut! Thanks to everyone who helped make this evening a great success! There will no doubt be a lot more coverage on it in the BYRDS newsletter! Patrick Moody took loads of photos so be sure to intercept those, if you don’t want them in a newsletter at some point!!!

All dates are updated and posted on www.moody-dressage.co.uk and http://www.britishdressage.co.uk/your_regions/northern_region

14 Mar Kirsty Parrish / Fledgling/BYRDS lessons / at Yorkshire Riding Centre – 2 per lesson / £20 / Contact Karen Kennerley on 07778638937 [email protected]

22 Mar Patsy Bartram / Fledgling/BYRDS lessons / Broudein Stud, Derbys / £30 / Contact Stephanie Meadows 07814431232 [email protected]

4-5 Apr BYRDS camp / Willerby Hill Farm, East Yorks / Download details from www.moody-dressage.co.uk

6 Apr BYRDS NORTHERN REGION COMPETITION / Willerby Hill Farm, East Yorks / Download details from www.moody-dressage.co.uk

VOLUNTEERS

We now have a database of 30 volunteers helping out with Northern region BD activity. Some have only a little time and others are more involved. Any and ALL help is much appreciated!

We also now have a Northern Region Volunteer Co-ordinator called Peggie Matthew. Peggie will manage the database and keep in touch with all the volunteers and regional activity! Her contact email address is [email protected] Please contact Peggie for more info and a volunteer form.


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SENIORS There has been loads of activity with Senior training recently. Many thanks to Sarah Huntridge for all her hard work with this, as there has really been an increased demand on her at the moment!

The next Senior Training newsletter will be out very soon – explaining about the NRTDP (Northern Region Training Development Programme) and team competitions (where you can ride for your region / country if selected.) Remember training is open to all BD members and non members.

Our main focus is currently running Test Riding raining days and Senior Camps. Some feedback so far is:

Test riding quotes

‘I went to the test riding day yesterday, with Jane Peberdy at Witham Villa. It was great! I am still on a high as my horse went so well under Jane's instruction. Jane and her writer were very friendly and encouraging. Many thanks for organising.’ Lydia Hayes

‘Training was very useful, will definitely go again!’ Alison Clarke

‘As promised, I'm writing to let you know how Pavi and I got on at our first ever BD training clinic! When I peeped out of the curtains at 0630hrs, the rain was lashing down, so I got myself prepared with lots of waterproofs and spare clothes! By the time we arrived at Witham Villa, the rain had stopped and the sun had come out! We were greeted by a lovely lady called Sara, who explained the format of the training and said she'd give me a call 4 minutes before I was due to go in to ride my test - P19 - so off we went to warm up - thankfully indoors! Right on time, at 11.30, we went into the arena and introduced ourselves to Jane, who'd just finished the previous lesson. Jane went back into the Judge's box, rang the bell and I rode my test - Pavi behaved well and I remembered the test - so far, so good!! Jane then came into the arena, gave me the test score sheet and discussed various aspects of our test, in particular, she'd noted that our circles weren't quite round and that Pavi was tending to 'fall-in' on them. The same thing was happening in our corners. Jane then got me to ride Pavi on a small rectangle, concentrating on keeping him straight at all times so that he was better balanced, especially into the corners. She also got me to think about and address how much pressure I was applying to each rein - and I realised that it was me that was causing him to fall-in by not keeping this pressure completely even. With a bit of practice, I was able to keep Pavi much straighter and Jane then got me to go back to riding 20m circles - all the time keeping him straight. This worked like magic and everything felt much smoother! Another thing that has stuck in my mind, which made a big difference to my riding, was that Jane told me to ride as if I was trying to balance a small ball on each shoulder - which made me sit up more and look ahead. Pavi and I now have lots more to think about and practise, thanks to Jane. She was very encouraging and really seemed to like Pavi too!Who wouldn't ... he's sooo cute!] ‘ Kindest regards Elaine Medley & Tuscani Pavaroti :-)

SENIOR DATES COMING UP

24 Mar Jo Graham / Test Riding Clinic / Blackdyke Farm, Cumbria / £35 per session / Contact Sarah Huntridge on 07970902708 [email protected] / This counts as a selection session for senior teams

25/26 Mar Spencer Wilton / Parkend EC, Hexham, Northumberland / £84 / Contact Charlotte Ridley 01434 230394 [email protected] This counts as a selection session for senior teams

1 Apr Gwyneth Lewis / DVD evening N-AM / Holiday Inn, Seaton Burn, Newcastle (just off A1) / 6.30-9pm / £12 / Contact Chrissie Havis, RDO / Open to everyone

11 Apr Becky Moody / Test Riding training / Gunthwaite, Sheffield / £25 for 30 mins or £35 for 45 minutes / Contact Becky on 01226762074 This counts as a selection session for senior teams

20 Apr Peter Crafts / Test Riding at Newark / £25 / Contact Claire White on 07951464422 or [email protected] This counts as a selection session for senior teams

23 Apr Sarah Payne / Test Riding / Sheepgate EC, Lincs / £35 for 45 minutes / Contact Sarah Huntridge on 07970902708 [email protected] This counts as a selection session for senior teams

2-3 Mar SENIOR camp (and team training for Senior Int Reg) / Willerby Hill Farm, East Yorks / Contact Sarah Huntridge on 07970902708 [email protected]

4 May Northern RegionSenior Competition / Willerby Hill Farm, East Yorks / Contact Sarah Huntridge or Chrissie Havis for details

26 May Becky Moody / Test Riding training / Gunthwaite, Sheffield / £25 for 30 mins or £35 for 45 minutes / Contact Becky on 01226762074

27/28 May Spencer Wilton / Parkend EC, Hexham, Northumberland / £84 / Contact Charlotte Ridley 01434 230394 [email protected]

24/25 Jun Spencer Wilton / Parkend EC, Hexham, Northumberland / £84 / Contact Charlotte Ridley 01434 230394 [email protected]

Focus on a Northern rider with Rebecca Stephens

(Novice Restricted Winner at the Northern Winter Regionals 2009)

How and when did you start riding? Ever since I can remember I wanted to ride, but I come from a VERY non horsey family (I thought I must have been adopted). I read any book I could find about horses. Eventually my parents relented and said that if I saved my pocket money and bought a hat I could ride when I was 16. So I did.

The first time I got on a horse I was shown the basics then everyone shot off down the beach! I loved it.








What have been your high points so far? That’s hard to say. Fantastic things keep happening to Diddy and me. Each time I think things can’t get better, but it does! Getting to the Nationals was so exciting. I know it’s a cliché but it really is true. I am living my dream.

And low points? Like every rider I have had accidents which stop you riding. Assorted broken fingers, toes and hand. I broke my back at 18 when working in a Trekking Centre. That was pretty awful. Luckily I lost my memory so had no problems getting back on again after a decent interval!

A few years ago I had to sell a horse. I had been ill, was working full-time, my daughter was going to University and there was no way I could give ‘Fred’ the time he deserved. I had had him since he was 3. We had brought him up! He had so much potential that was going to waste. A lovely lady bought him and was devoted to him. Even took him to France with her when she retired. I will never forget the feeling that I was betraying him as I led him onto the Horse transporter.

What do you like most about riding/horses? The more I learn when riding, the more I realise I need to learn. When you watch the top riders you just know what riding the movements must feel like. It’s so exciting. You just know when you’ve got it right. It feels like you know it should. I love the rapport, the relationship you build with your horse. I love the way they are all so different and expect different things from you. I love the way my boy learns and the more we do the more talent he shows. He’s very exciting.

And dislike? Dark, cold, winter mornings with frozen hosepipes, frozen fingers, wellies and wheelbarrows stuck in deep mud while sensible people are tucked up in bed.

Name your favourite horses to date…..and why?

Well I am a parent so I love all my horses (and Dusty Donkey of course) equally but in different ways!

If you mean famous horses, then I would have to go back to my watching from the sideline days when I watched every second of anything horsy on television. I loved ‘Ryan’s Son’. He was such a character.

If you could ride any horse which one would it be?

You look at all the top horses and think what it would be like to ride them. Yes it would be incredible to get on and ride tricks, but I am not that good a rider. I have so much to learn and I want to do it right.

To me the real joy I get from riding is to work together with my horse, build a relationship of trust and understanding. I am supremely lucky in having a young, extremely talented horse (my size!) and I just love every minute we share together. I just want to keep up with him and see how far we can go!

Which rider do you most admire?

Kate Elliot. I have known Kate since she was a little girl and have watched her grow into an empathic, sympathetic rider with incredible style who gets the best out of any horse she rides.

Who would you most like to have a lesson with?

Ian Woodhead has been a good friend for nearly 20 years. He has helped my daughter and me with all horsy adventures! And there have been many! Good and bad. But Ian has always been there. Even sorting me out when my car spontaneously combusted many years ago!

He found Diddy in Germany and realised that this overgrown pony was just right for me. Even though he was concerned that taking on a 3year old might be too much for me at my age! He is so cheeky!

Ian gets up at a ridiculous time once a week to get to Grimsby to teach Diddy and me at 6.30am so that I can get to work on time.What more could I ask for!

What are your future plans with horses?

Diddy is showing so much potential I want to see how far we can go! I do so want to wear top hat and tails!

Finally – share a funny moment........something that made you laugh…

This made everyone else laugh at the time, and I find it funny now too!

Many years ago my old mare ‘Becky’ was going through yet another ‘awkward’ phase. (She was so difficult Ian begged me never to breed from her!)

She was determined not to jump and I was determined that she WAS going to jump. The bell went and I rode her purposefully at the first jump which she cleared. No problem. Except I was so caught up with making sure we cleared it I’d jumped it back to front! Typical.

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Lots of trips away - not a paid position, but the successful person will be fed and watered well and hopefully learn lots about dressage!!

Suit confident and cheerful person. No experience necessary, but common sense a must. Based Hudds/Wakefield area so must have transport,to get to yard or meet me at shows.

Email me if you think you might be interested.

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Summer dates online now!

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VENUES

AMENDMENTS – SCHEDULES

Vale View Equestrian Old Dalby Melton Mowbray Leics LE14 3LX

Tel/Fax: 01664 823739

www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk

Entries Close 14/03/2009

Times available Friday 20th March 2009 – Tel 01664 823739 between 2pm & 4pm or check our website.

Late entries accepted, £2.00 late entry fee – telephone to ensure sufficient space available – payment to accompany late entries.

Sunday 22nd March 2009

Class Sponsor Test Entry Fee Prizes

1 Prelim 15 £16.00 £20, £15, £10 Rosettes to 6th place

2 BETA Prelim 19SQ £16.00 £20, £15, £10 Rosettes to 6th place

3 Novice 22 £16.00 £20, £15, £10 Rosettes to 6th place

4 Dodson & Horrell Novice 37SQ £16.00 £20, £15, £10 Rosettes to 6th place

5 Elem 48 £16.00 £20, £15, £10 Rosettes to 6th place

6 Stretch & Flex Elem 57SQ £16.00 £20, £15, £10 Rosettes to 6th place

7 Medium 69 £16.00 £20, £15, £10 Rosettes to 6th place

8 Biotal Medium 75SQ £16.00 £20, £15, £10 Rosettes to 6th place

Open, Restricted & Training sections in all classes.

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REC Events, N Yorks SUN 5th APR FRI 24TH APR SAT 25th APR

Venue: Richmond Equestrian Centre, Breckenbrough Farm, Richmond, North Yorkshire

Organiser Mrs Susan Foster 01748 811295

Times also available on line @ www.richmondequestriancentre.co.uk

ENTRY NOTES: Additional £2 per entry when received after the closing date

PAYMENT TO: REC EVents

LOCATION: Breckenbrough Farm, Brough Park, in between Catterick & Tunstall, North Yorkshire. 2 miles from

the A1, Catterick turning A6136

PRACTICE JUDGING: Yes STABLING: Phone to check availability

REFRESHMENTS: Yes –restaurant & canteen

SUNDAY 5th APRIL

CLASS 1 Preliminary BHS Test No 10 Section R Restricted, O Open

ENTRY FEE: £15 Prizes: £17, £15, £13, £11

CLASS 2 Preliminary BHS Test No 13 Section R Restricted, O Open

ENTRY FEE: £15 Prizes: £17, £15, £13, £11 paid on overall % and rosettes per section

CLASS 3 Novice BHS Test No 25 Section R Restricted, O Open


CLASS 4 Novice BHS Test No 28 R Restricted, O Open


CLASS 5 Elementary BHS Test No 42 Section R Restricted, O Open


CLASS 6 Elementary BHS Test No 49Section R Restricted, O Open


CLASS 7 Medium BHS Test No 63 Section R Restricted, O Open



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CLASS 9 Advanced Medium BHS Test No 84 Section R Restricted, O Open


CLASS 10 to 19 FEI PE GRADE TEST QUALIFERS FOR KBIS BRITISH EQUESTRIAN PLEASE SEE WEB

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ENTRIES CLOSE: 27/03/09

STARTING TIMES: 04/03/09 BETWEEN 2PM-5PM by telephoning 01748 811295

Friday 24TH APRIL 2009

CLASS 1 Young Dressage Horse SQ Basic 4year old Qualifier for Shearwater

ENTRY FEE £18 Prizes: £20, £18, £16, £14

CLASS 2 Young Dressage Horse SQ 5 year old Qualifier for Shearwater

ENTRY FEE £18 Prizes: £20, £18, £16, £14

CLASS 3 Young Dressage Horse SQ 6 year old Qualifier for Shearwater

ENTRY FEE £18 Prizes: £20, £18, £16, £14


ENTRY FEE £17 Prizes: £19, £17, £16, £13


ENTRY FEE £17 Prizes: £19, £17, £15, £13


ENTRY FEE: £20 Prizes: £20,£18,£16,£14 paid on overall % and rosettes per section

CLASS 7 medium BHS test 75 Section R Restricted, o open


CLASS 8 Advanced Medium Test 85 Section R Restricted, O Open


CLASS 9 PSG

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CLASS 10 INTERMEDIAIRE I


CLASS 11 INTERMEDIAIRE II


Saturday 25th April 2009

CLASS 12 Preliminary S Q BHS Test No 10 Section R Restricted, O Open

ENTRY FEE: £15 Prizes: £17, £15, £13, £11

CLASS 13 Preliminary S Q BHS Test No 14 Section R Restricted, O OpeN


CLASS 14 Novice BHS Test No 26 Section R Restricted, O Open


CLASS 15 Novice BHS Test No 27 R Restricted, O Open










Manor Grange Stud , West Yorks, Sat 16 May

AT: Cobcroft Lane, Cridling Stubbs, Knottingley, WF11 0AZ

EC: 02/05/2009

TIMES: 14/05/09 2 PM - 4 PM on 01977 676411 also on website. Please email once collected times [email protected]

Class Sponsor Test Sect EF Prizes

1 BETA Preliminary Test 13 2006 SQ

OR £16 £16 10 po.

2 BETA Preliminary Test 18 2002 SQ

OR £16 £16 £10 po.

3 Novice Test 27 2007 S

ORT £17 £17 £10 po.

4 Dodson & Horrell

Novice Test 34 2009 SQ ORT £17 £17 £10 po.

5 Elementary Test 42 2008 S

OR £18 £18 £10 po.

6 Stretch & Flex Elementary Test 50 2007 SQ

ORT £18 £18 £10 po.

7

Pick A Test Choose a test M63 / AM 85 may ride more than once using other test. 1st - 3rd Qualify MGS Summer Championships 2009

ORT £18 £18 £10 po.

8 Biotal Medium Test 71 2002 SQ ORT £18

£18 £10 po. Rosettes 1st - 6th po. if insufficient


entries.

9 Martin Collins Advanced Medium Test 93 2004 SQ

ORT £18

£18 £10 po. Rosettes 1st - 6th po if insufficient entries.

10 Shearwater Young Horse Basic Test 4yo 2003 Q

O £20 £20 £15. £10

11 Shearwater Young Horse Elementary Test 5yo 2009 Q

O £20 £20 £15. £10

12 Shearwater Young Horse Medium Test 6yo 2009 Q

O £20 £25 £15, £10

DO YOU REMEMBER IN THE AUTUMN NEWSLETTER WE ASKED YOU TO VOTE FOR ANN BURRELL’S DOG, SIMBA? IT WAS FOR THE PETS FOR THERAPY COMPETITION 2008

HERE’S ANN PICTURED AT CRUFTS WITH SIMBA (A LEONBERGER) WHO WON THE P.A.T. DOG OF THE YEAR! AND WAS ALSO 2ND IN HIS CLASS AT CRUFTS! GREAT RESULT!

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