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DEAR READERS…. 

I cannot deny it, I felt a sense of loss and 

sadness following the closing ceremony 

of the Olympic Games. I thought they 

were fantastic, so much success across so 

many disciplines, who would ever think 

GB could get a gold in Gymnastics… and 

then not just one! 

It just wasn’t our time for the Eventing 

team for one reason or another but 

hopefully they will come back all guns 

blazing in Tokyo. Charlotte du Jardin 

and Valegro were out of this world and will it 

be a “where were you” moment when we talk about Nick Skelton winning gold. 

Just the six in the jump off, he goes clear and then holding our breath as the other 

five completed, we are shouting at the TV, “he’s in bronze medal position, he’s in 

silver medal position…. Its Gold” What a moment! 

So after that and then the girls Hockey on that Friday, I was exhausted! 

The beginning of August (well end of July technically) started with our own 

Equestrian Life Championships. 16 years old now and competitors enjoy them as 

much now as they did the early years. There was then Trailblazers and UK Riders 

and the Side Saddle Nationals that enjoyed record entries. Glorious weather 

helped make the Championships go with a flow. 

Lastly, we report from Frickley BE and the u18 Championships. A fantastic result 

for the Midlands Team – of which our cover star, Oliver Jackson was one – Sam 

York gives us the full low down! 

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7 Scarsdale Vet 

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9 Holiday at Castle 

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18 BEF Futurity 

19 Carriage Driving at 

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and CFHS Members at Annual Camp at Brougham. 

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The Cumberland Farmers’ Hunt South Branch of the Pony Club 

(CFHS) held its 4 day Annual Camp at Brougham Hall Farm by 

kind permission or Mr C Helme and Mrs S Harden. 52 Members 

aged between 5 and 19, took part and were instructed by qualified 

British Horse Society Instructors in lessons on Dressage, Show 

Jumping, Cross Country, Handy Hunter and Games. 

One afternoon was spent doing team competitions. The Members 

where split into teams of 4 to take part in the Sarah Pearson 

Memorial Competition; Show jumping, Handy Hunter and Games. 

The winning team was Maisie Miller who Show Jumped, Jess 

Chapman who did Games, Hollie Brockbank who Show Jumped and 

Jamie Moulton who did the Handy Hunter. Also on that afternoon 

the children took part in lots of dismounted games in 6 teams; the 

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As part of The Pony Club, Members take Achievement Badges on 

different subjects relating to horses and the countryside. On the 

second day of camp PC Simon Hodkinson and PC Jonny Mann 

visited with three working police dogs, Merlin, Bow and Dexter. 

They showed the Members how police dogs work, how they find 

items and how they stop people. This was all part of the “Working 

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Burghley here we come! 

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disappointment, of the UK 

eventing team’s performance 

at the Rio Olympics the thrills 

and spills of the Land Rover 

Burghley horse trials are just 

around the corner. 

With advance ticket sales up 

on last year, five Olympic riders 

entered, a revamped cross 

country course and lots of our 

local riders taking part, many 

for the first time, the omens 

are good for a vintage event. 

At the recent press day held 

in August, Leicestershire 

based competitors Simon 

Grieve and Sarah Cohen were 

in attendance detailing their 

plans. Both of these riders are 

old hands at Burghley and 

were full of excitement. Sarah 

is to ride Treason, a horse she 

has ridden and trained since a 

youngster, but is now the one 

any only horse she rides. She 

said: “My preparation has been 

going well as we were placed 

fifth at the recent CIC 3* 

class at the Festival of British 

Eventing at Gatcombe. This 

will be his second attempt at 

Burghley as we finished 19th 

in 2013.” 

With two horses entered, 

Simon Grieve was equally 

enthusiastic. With both his 

rides, nine year old Drumbilla 

Metro and 12 year-old 

Traveller Royale, making their 

debut appearance at Burghley 

he said: “I’ll just be pleased 

to complete and should I 

manage a top 20 placing I’d 

be delighted.” Unfortunately 

this is not to be. A matter of 

days later Simon suffered a 

horrendous rotational fall at 

Hartbury International riding 

another of his horses and 

dislocated his shoulder. So 

ended Simon’s dreams for this 

year. 

All those who have been to 

this event before know there 

is much more to it than just 

the eventing competition, 

as also held is the final of 

the Burghley Young Event 

Horse competition. A new 

development this year is to be 

a ridden assessment. The last 

10 horses in each class are to 

be ridden and assessed by no 

less than Ian Stark. As event 

director, Liz Inman, said: “Ian 

has volunteered this year. 

Whether he will be quite so 

keen next year, we will wait 

and see!” 

The event runs within 

Burghley Park at Stamford, 

Lincs between 1-4 September. 

Watch out for the report on 

how our local riders perform 

in next month’s edition of 

Equestrian Life. 

Congratulations to 

Nottinghamshire 

rider, Lauren Allin 

and The Aviator 

for taking 3rd 

place in the BE100 

Regional qualifier 

at Shelford and 

qualifying for 

Badminton Motors 

Cup (formerly 

Grassroots) 2017. 


John Mason Reflects on his 60 

Years in Veterinary Practice 

Local Equine Vet, John Mason 

has racked up an astounding 

60 years in Veterinary 

Practice this year. John is 

a well-known and popular 

horse vet, based at Scarsdale 

Vets, where he still sees a 

number of cases and is on 

the Joint Measuring 

Board (JMB) for 

the Derbyshire 

& Nottingham 

region. Here 

he reflects on 

how he got 

into veterinary 

medicine and 

how times have 

changed during his 

career. 

Many vets know as children 

that they want to go into 

veterinary practice, and John 

is no exception to this! As an 

11 year old lad, whilst playing 

out in the snow with friends 

and his dog, he noticed 

his dog was lame. After 

examining his paws, noticed 

ice in between the pads. He 

picked out the ice and thawed 

his feet before venturing out 

into the snowy fields. His dog 

was happily bounding around 

again in the snow. John says, 

“I realised that day that I had 

done a good thing, so decided 

that I wanted to become a 

vet.” 

He continued, “I was called 

up for national service in my 

youth, and applied to join the 

Veterinary Corps. I was due 

to join the Royal Veterinary 

College (RVC) after National 

Service had ended. I had to do 

10 weeks of Infantry training 

first, then the Unit Selection 

Board decided that, with my 

High School Certificates, 

and background in military 

cadets, I was suitable Officer 

material. No matter how 

much they tried to ‘sell’ the 

idea of being an Officer to me, 

I was determined to join the 

Veterinary Corps!” 

It was during National Service 

that John learnt to ride horses 

and began his interest in the 

care and health of horses. 

After Vet School, John found 

his first job as a vet by 

accident! “My family were 

farmers, and one day my 

Father found one of his cattle 

had been struck by lightning. 

In order to move the body, he 

needed a vet to blood test for 

disease. A vet was called out 

and my Father spoke about 

me to the vet (KS Cochran) 

who had also been RVC 

trained. He offered me 

his first job!” John 

added. 

“Over the past 

60 years not a 

great amount 

has changed. 

There are far 

more female 

vets now. At 

University, there 

were just 3 women in 

my year of 75 students and 

that was a high proportion 

compared to some of the Vet 

Schools.” 

“Equine medicine in 

particular has become less 

dangerous. The choice of 

sedation has improved 

drastically. Now there are a 

number of options, whereas 

when I first started out, you 

gave a horse a mask full 

of chloroform and waited 

until the horse fell over!! 

There were also the very 

obvious risks of being the vet 

administering the mask of 

chloroform – many became 

dizzy themselves!” 

“One thing that has not 

changed over the years is the 

value of a ‘thank you’. The 

consistently great thing about 

being a vet is the ability to 

treat animals and hearing a 

Thanks from a client.” 

John’s advice to anybody 

wishing to enter into equine 

medicine is that you need 

a good basic knowledge of 

horses, be used to handling 

horses, in particular being a 

rider is a great benefit. You 

also need an affinity with 

horses. There have been many 

times when a general vet 

has dealt with a particularly 

awkward horse, but the horse 

has calmed down once a 

‘horsey’ vet has arrived. 

Scarsdale Vets would like to 

send their congratulations to 

John on 60 years in veterinary 

practice. 

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Andrea 

and 

Murphy’s 

Bonanza 

Head The TopSpec Challenge 

for the Corinthian Cup at 

Gatcombe 

Andrea Clark and Murphy’s 

Bonanza triumphed in a 

Andrea Clark and Murphy’s 

Bonanza. 

thrilling finale in The TopSpec Challenge for The Corinthian 

Cup, a National Restricted Novice Championship at The 

Festival of British Eventing, presented by the British 

Equestrian Trade Association (BETA). 

Thirteenth after dressage, a rare clear in the influential show 

jumping phase elevated the pair to joint first going into the 

cross country, and when their nearest rivals – dressage leaders 

Rebecca Woolley and Zeno Das Gluck – failed to complete 

Captain Mark Phillips’s track, Andrea’s penalty-free round 

ensured she took the mantle. 

“We took an absolute flyer over the wall at fence five and my 

hat fell down over my eyes, so the next few jumps were a bit of 

a blur,” admitted the 44-year-old from Doncaster, who works 

full time as a manager for a mobile crane operator. “I had 

hoped for a double clear, so to win is incredible.” 

Andrea was particularly pleased with her clear round in the 

show jumping. 

“The Course Designer, Di Boddy, is local to me so I have 

jumped quite a few of her courses. I knew to expect a twisty, 

up-to-height track, so I was prepared for that.” 

Only two penalties separated the top seven going into the 

final phase, so a fast clear was essential to feature in the final 

reckoning. 

“To be honest, I was expecting my younger horse [Edmonton 

ELS] to go the better of the two as this one’s quite cheeky, 

but he stepped up to the plate,” said Emma, who works as 

a secretary for an equine veterinary surgery in Yorkshire. 

“Competing here has been the most amazing experience. As 

I rode into the show jumping arena I cantered down the long 

side and took in the atmosphere – then I took a deep breath 

and tried to concentrate on my round.” 

Apprentices of the Year 

Emily Ward 

Revealed… 

Stubbing Court Training Ltd 

(SCT)’s Apprentices of the 

Year were announced at the 

most recent of the Chesterfield 

training provider’s acclaimed 

Masterclass Series on 8 July at 

Parklands Equestrian Centre, 

Sheffield. Eleanor Stevenson 

is SCT’s ‘Apprentice of the Year 

2016’, while Emily Ward wins 

the ‘Advanced Apprentice of the 

Year’ title. 

Eleanor is doing her Level 2 

Apprenticeship at her family’s 

Sykehouse Arena competition 

centre near Doncaster, South 

Yorkshire. Sykehouse Arena 

holds competitions and offers 

clients the opportunity to train 

with top coaches, Eleanor said: 

“Not only am I developing 

my equestrian skills through 

my Apprenticeship, I am also 

learning different coaching 

techniques from other trainers 

and the principles of show 

centre management, both from 

a financial and operational 

perspective.” 

Eleanor is a successful show 

jumper – as is Advanced 

Apprentice of the Year Emily 

Ward, who is Britain’s number 

one under-18 rider. 

She was part of the winning 

Junior Nations Cup team in 

Belgium in June, and is hoping 

for selection for the Junior 

European Championships at 

Millstreet in Ireland in August. 

Emily is employed by show 

jumper Michael Whitaker, 

who has long been a 

staunch supporter of SCT’s 

Apprenticeship scheme and 

who is heading for his sixth 

Olympic appearance for Great 

Britain in Rio this summer. 

Eleanor and Emily were 

awarded their prizes by show 

jumper Matthew Sampson, 

who gave the third of SCT’s 

2016 Masterclass series. The 

Masterclasses are exclusive 

to SCT’s Apprentices and 

employers, and offer them 

chances to train with the very 

best international riders and 

coaches. One attendee said: 

“It was so well-organised and 

Matthew is a great trainer – 

what an opportunity!” 

Prizes for the Apprentice of 

the Year and the Advanced 

Apprentices of the Year were 

kindly donated by TopSpec, 

Equestrian Life and Thomas 

Irving Equestrian Superstore. 

For more information on SCT’s 

Apprenticeships, visit www. 

stubbingcourttraining.com. 

Endurance GB Team announced 

The Endurance GB International 

Committee is delighted to announce the 

athletes and horses chosen to represent 

Team GB in the upcoming Senior and 

Young Rider Championships. 

The Senior Team will compete in the 

160km, FEI Longines World Endurance 

Championships to be held in Samorin, 

Slovakia from the 15-18th September. 

The following combinations have been 

successfully selected: 

• Carri Ann Dark with HS Drift 

• Fiona Griffiths with Oliver Twist IV 

• Nicola Thorne with LR Bold Greyson or 

LM Bolena (travelling reserve horse) 

• Christopher Wray with Takwenya 

Senior Team Chef D’Equipe, Liz Finney 

commented that “after a late change of 

venue, we now have a team of four horse 

and riders, plus a reserve horse, who are 

extremely keen to compete at the World 

Championships in Samorin, Slovakia in 

the middle of September. The Young 

Rider team will compete in the 120km, 

FEI European Endurance Championship 

for Young Riders & Juniors to be held 

in Rio Frio, Portugal from the 02-04th 

September. The following combinations 

have been successfully selected: 

L to R Charlotte Chadwick Caitlin 

Theodorou and Bella Fricker Photo 

courtesy of Event to Event Photography 

• Kate Atkinson with DNS Ronaldo 

• Charlotte Chadwick with Hazelcroft 

Gosens Tsar 

• Bella Fricker with Eskar 

• Caitlin Theodorou with My Marco 


Ready for a late 

summer riding break? 

If you fancy learning new horse 

riding disciplines or want to 

practise your riding skills on 

new horses, then now’s the 

time to consider a riding break. 

If you are looking for a change 

of scenery with friends or 

family, then Ireland could 

be the perfect riding holiday 

destination for you, as it is 

a short, cost-effective flight 

away. Readers of the ‘Yahoo! 

Travel’ service recently voted 

three Irish cities within the 

top four of its friendliest cities 

list worldwide, and you will 

certainly get a warm welcome 

at Castle Leslie Estate in 

County Monaghan. From 

side saddle and cross country 

lessons to a relaxing massage 

at the venue’s organic spa, 

guests are certainly spoilt for 

choice. 

Here are some Trip Advisor 

comments on Castle Leslie 

Estate: 

“Tranquil. The next step is 

heaven.” 

“Unequalled equestrian 

memories.” 

“I cannot say enough good 

things about the Equestrian 

Centre. The horses are 

marvellous and well-cared for. 

Do not overestimate your riding 

ability, these are not ‘trail nags’! 

I was travelling solo and they 

made me feel very welcome.” 

“The horses are well looked after 

- although my own horse would 

have loved staying in the luxury 

that their horses have! 

Last minute bargains 

The venue’s one night, 

‘Sparkling Summer Special’ 

package is a very nice 

overnight trip for couples 

- it includes Sparking Pink 

Prosecco, Summer Inspired 

Chocolates, the venue’s self 

professed Best Breakfast 

in Ireland, and a €25 estate 

voucher to use on Afternoon 

Tea for two, or the Table 

D’Hote Dinner for two at 

Snaffles Restaurant. The cost 

is from £74 per adult for the 

overnight trip, available until 

the end of September. Guests 

can then add on riding tuition 

as required, with a 45 minute 

private lesson costing £40, and 

a one hour hack costing £32. 

Something for everyone 

While many of us love to 

rest and recuperate, it is the 

centre’s extensive, Willis Brosdesigned 

cross country course 

that pulls many customers 

back to Castle Leslie Estate, 

year after year. From beginner 

fences to what are described 

as more challenging, ‘knee 

trembling fences’, guests 

at Castle Leslie are sure to 

improve their cross country 

skills and boost their riding 

confidence. 

The Estate’s ‘Get Back Your 

Confidence’ package is a 

five day holiday featuring 

three hours’ daily lessons, 

culminating in a two hour 

estate ride, on a bed, breakfast 

and dinner (at Conor’s 

Bar) basis. For the more 

experienced rider looking to 

improve their riding skills, 

the five day Horse Sport 

package incorporates a mix of 

show jumping, cross country, 

dressage and estate rides on 

a similar basis. Both trips 

cost from £1,186 per person 

sharing, with availability up 

to early December this year. 

Why not browse our website at 

www.castleleslie.com and see 

if anything takes your fancy? 

Nearby airports Dublin and 

Belfast are well served by East 

Midland Airport and other 

regional airports, with current 

prices from EMA starting as 

low as £20 for a return flight to 

Dublin. 

FUN FACTS 

NEWS 

• Ireland is the only 

country in the world that 

has a musical instrument 

(the harp), as its national 

symbol. 

• The festival of Halloween 

is said to trace its origins 

back to the Gaelic harvest 

festival of Samhain. 

• Ireland is the third largest 

island in Europe and the 

twentieth largest in the 

world. 

• James Joyce, the Irish 

novelist and poet, once 

described Guinness stout as 

‘the wine of Ireland.’ 

You will be welcome by Jenny 

Richardson BHSAI, Equestrian 

Centre Business Manager at 

Castle Leslie Estate; she’s 

also former head instructor at 

the Jebel Ali Equestrian Club 

in Dubai, and has a Bachelor 

of Science degree in Equine 

Science. 


SHOWS 

30th 31st JULY 2016 

REPORT BY ANDY WRIGHT 

Photos by www.equipics.co.uk 

Amy Geraghty and Inglegarth Premier 

Champion Veteran Champion M&M In 

Hand Champion In Hand Pony Supreme In 

Hand and Supreme of Show 

‘Premiere’ Position 

The 16th Bloomfields Equestrian Life Summer Showing and Working 

Hunter Championships saw a great turnout at Oakridge Arena. 

Lots of new faces as well as the 

regulars came forward for two days 

of showing. The riders and horses 

alike benefited from the spectacular 

indoor arena and a variety of grass 

rings, with classes starting at 8am it 

was all go. Sunday is Championship 

Day and those pulled 1st or 2nd in their 

respective classes go forward for prejudging 

and then forward to the Evening 

Performance. Even for those who did 

not make it through, everyone deserves 

their merits for a job very well done. 

At 5pm the evening performance 

began starting with the Little Peoples 

Class. A strong number of ponies and 

their young riders took part. The 

Championship was awarded to three 

year old Rose Porter who stole 1st place 

with her pony Eastways After Hours 

followed by 6 year old Clea Sidaway on 

Cosford Charming in Reserve. Rose had 

taken Reserve in the Lead Rein M&M 

and Veteran Ridden earlier in the day. 

Clea also took 1st in Lead Rein Show 

Hunter Pony/show Pony. 

The Equitation Final, which replaces the 

Best Rider Final, saw Emma Teagle take 

first place on Castleside Fionn and Lexi 

Truman took reserve on Kingshaugh 

Eclipse. 

In the Ridden Pony Classes, the 

championship took combinations from 

Style and Appearance, Open Ridden 

Show Pony, Ridden Part Bred Pony, 

Ridden Coloured Pony and Veteran 

Ridden. Lauren Roberts was awarded 

first place on her beautiful Pharoahs 

Prince. Jade Plummer took her first 


Clea Sidaway and 

Cosford Charming 

Reserve Champion 

Little People 

Rose Porter and Eastways After Hours 

Champion Little People 

reserve of the night on the stallion Fell 

Pony Ludworth Viking. 

Moving swiftly to the Alternative Ridden 

Class Lauren Robertson and Pharoahs 

Prince took a second win proving that 

with confidence and a beautifully ridden 

pony, anything is possible. Ruby Rogers 

stepped forward to claim the Reserve 

place with Cosford Tears of Joy. 

The team that ran the Working Hunter 

had a busy day. Over nine classes 

produced some lovely rounds and a 

few unintentional dismounts but the 

course rode very well. In the evening 

performance, the Championship went to 

Caroline Heard and Beechmount Frankel. 

These two are really starting to find their 

form and enjoying a great season. Rachael 

Stoke took reserve position with Quartz 

Diamond Boy. 

Next it was the turn of the In hand 

Championships and the horses and 

ponies came in led by their handlers. 

Nicola Smith claimed a well-deserved 

Emma Teagle and Castleside Fionn 

Equitation Champion and Supreme Ridden 

Champion 

Championship with Hazard Away followed 

by Vicki Lee Goldstone Mr Fantastic in 

reserve. Nicola came first in the In Hand 

Hacks/Riding Horses and Ex Racehorse in 

Hand. 

The Veteran Championship is the only 

non pre-judged Championship of the 

show. All 1st and 2nd placed competitors 

are eligible to come forward for the 

Evening Championships. The Veteran 

Horse Society made it even more special 

by awarding a ‘Golden Ticket’ to the 

winner this year, taking them straight 

through to the Veteran Championships in 

September. 

It didn’t take long to see Jade Plummer 

and her pony Ludworth Viking returning 

for their second reserve sash in the 

Supreme Veteran coming second to 

Amy Gerraghty with Inglegarth Premier. 

Despite being ill since last November, 15 

year old, Inglegarth has come back into 

showing at the beginning of the year 

where he has competed in a number of 

local shows and has always been placed, 

his last show before the Championships 

was Ecclesfield where he won Supreme 

Veteran and Supreme of Show. He has just 

started to be ridden and Amy hopes to 

show him under saddle next year. 

Lexi Truman and Kingshaugh Eclipse 

Reserve Champion Equitation 

Lauren Roberts and Pharoahs Prince Champion 

Ridden Pony Champion Alternative 

Ridden Pony and Reserve Supreme Ridden 

Jade Plummer and Ludworth Viking Reserve 

Champion Ridden Pony and Reserve 

Veteran Champion 


SHOWS 

Continued from overleaf 

Nicola Smith and Hazard Away Champion 

In Hand Horse 

Ruby Rogers and Cosford Tears of Joy Reserve Champion Alternative Ridden 

The Ridden Horse final saw Laura wood 

and Crochlan Man Of Dreams take 

Champion and Lorna Blake Lowmoor in 

reserve with her own Years Of Grace. 

Next came the Youngstock final. The 

youngest of the competitors were paraded 

by their handlers with Mollie Wiblin 

taking champion giving her pony Muvvas 

Pride something to be proud about! 

Heidi Tyson and Crumpwell Sienna were 

awarded reserve. 

The beautiful bespoke outfits came out 

and the Concours D’elegance class began. 

A select few chose to elegantly ride 

their horses side saddle, but all looked 

stunning. Sam Taylor and The Admiral 

took Champion with C Hammond and 

Pinewell Evo in Reserve. 

The M&M In hand brought a wide variety 

of Native breeds to the ring where Amy 

Gerraghty returned with Inglegarth 

Premier to take the Championship. 

Ian Brocklehurst took the reserve with 

Caroline Heard and Beechmount Frankel 

Champion Working Hunter and Reserve 

Ridden M&M 

Vicky Lee and Goldston Mr Fantastic Reserve 

In Hand Horse Reserve Supreme In 

Hand and Reserve Supreme of Show 

Larnleighs Hustler after a wonderful 

display entering the arena. 

Once again the youngest of our 

competitors returned to the ring this time 

with their ponies In hand for the Young 

Handler Championship. All of the young 

equestrians performed spectacularly, 

the Championship spot was awarded to 

Star Chesterton with Parc Gwenera with 

Arnia Stott coming in a close reserve with 

Shirleyholmes Mayfly running alongside 

her. 

Staying In Hand, it was the turn of the 

ponies for their Championship. For the 

Rachel Stokes and Quartz Diamond Boy 

Reserve Champion Working Hunter 

Oldest Veteran Donnah Taylor and Wylie 


FEATURE 

Lorna Blake and Lowmoor 

Years of Grace 

Reserve Champion 

Ridden Horse 

Mollie Wiblin and Muvvas 

Pride Champion Youngstock 

Laura Wood and Chrochllan Man of 

Dreams Champion Ridden Horse 

Charlotte Hammon and Pinewell 

Evo Reserve Champion Concours 

d’Elegance 

Heidi Tyson and Crumpwell Sienna Reserve Champion Youngstock 

Sam Taylor and The Admiral Champion Concours d’Elegance 


SHOWS 


Ian Brocklehurst and Larnleighs Hustler Reserve Champion M&M In Hand 

Star Chesterton and Parc Gwenera Champion Young Handler 

third time of the evening we saw Amy 

Gerraghty claim Champion with Adrian 

Chapman in reserve with Brookvale Celtic 

Star. 

The M&M’s return but this time it is the 

turn of the riddens. The Ridden M&M saw 

Jade Plummer win her first Championship 

of the evening with Ludworth. Caroline 

Heard and Beechmount Frankel place for 

the second time taking reserve. 

Ellie Spencer and Get Shorty, who won 

Solid Coloured Cob Type and Ridden Solid 

Coloured Cobs, won the Championship for 

the Alternative In Hand ahead of Lorraine 

Moxon on Stanley Piccalo. 

Following the Section Championships, it 

is time to award our Supremes, Supreme 

In Hand, Ridden and Supreme of Show. 

Amy Gerraghty and Inglegarth Premier 

were named Supreme In Hand Champion 

after much deliberation of all the superb 

competitors. Vicky Lee Goldston and 

Goldston Mr Fantastic were chosen for 

Supreme Reserve. 

Next, the Champions and Reserves of 

the Ridden Classes returned. The Judges 

called Emma Teagle riding Castleside 

Fionn as the Supreme Ridden Champion 

with Lauren Roberts on Pharoahs Prince 

as reserve. 

Amy Gerraghty and Inglegarth Premier 

took Supreme of Show. Amy commented 

on the event and said “We thought it was 

great, it’s the first time we’ve been, we’ve 

been intending to compete here for the 

last couple of years but there’s always 

been something that got in the way and 

we really enjoyed it.” 

Huge thanks go to our main sponsors 

Bloomfields Horseboxes for their 

continued support and to our 

Championship sponsors, The Ranch 

Store, Risley Saddlery, Riseholme Feeds, 

Martins Farm, Millside Equestrian, Milton 

Equestrian, The Tack Box and Thomas 

Irving Equestrian Superstore. 

Adrian Chapman and 

Brookvale Celtic Star Reserve 

Champion In Hand Pony 

The moment the whole evening had been 

leading up to was finally upon us and it 

was time to name the supreme of show. 

There can be only one Supreme Overall 

Champion. The Reserve Supreme went to 

Vicki Lee and Goldston Mr Fantastic. 

Reserve Young Handler Arnia Stott and Shirleyholmes Mayfly 


Ellie Spencer and Get Shorty Champion Alternative In Hand 

Lorraine Moxon 

and Stanley 

Piccalo Reserve 

Champion In 

Hand 

Shows take a huge effort to put on these days, there are 

so many elements that have to come together to make it 

as enjoyable as possible for the competitor. Thank you to 

Oakridge Arena for looking after us so well, thank you to 

all our Judges and Stewards for doing a fabulous job, Aaron 

Storer for working so hard all weekend and to all our other 

helpers and last but by no means least to Emma Rushton and 

Richard for doing such a fabulous job of co-ordinating the 

whole event and the fabulous rosettes and sashes. We look 

forward to seeing you all next year. 

Vicki Lee and Goldston Mr Fantastic 

Reserve Supreme of Show 


SHOWJUMPING 

Training Tips 

from Robert Walker 

Cheshire-based Robert Walker, is well known as a leading show rider and producer 

of many top show horses consistently winning major titles at Royal International 

Horse Show and Horse of the Year Show. Here Robert, sponsored by Black Country 

Saddles provides some training advice to stand out in the showing ring. 

When exercising or schooling, 

Robert likes to ask his horses 

to ‘move their hocks’, which 

basically means getting them moving 

from behind. 

Explains Robert: “The horse should be 

off the riders’ leg into a soft hand which 

will create lift and carriage in front. This 

will generate more movement rather than 

pushing them out of their rhythm and 

just increasing the speed. A good way to 

improve this is by practising serpentines 

and leg-yielding.” 

Some show riders tighten the curb chain 

to improve the horses outline, but Robert 

believes this can create a jerky effect from 

the horses’ mouth to the tail. This will 

cause problems in wanting to achieve a 

soft seat, whereas the seat would develop 

better if the horse learnt to be soft and 

supple. 

Being out and about is important to 

broaden the horses’ horizons. Robert likes 

to have his horses out hacking to keep 

them sweet and educating them from 

these new experiences. 

As well as hacking Robert believes 

working outside in open spaces rather 

than continuously working in an arena 

is best as this can take away the horses 

personality. 

He also feels hacking out brings the horses 

on much more due to them working on 

different grounds and there is no barrier 

or fence where the horse can cling to. 

In the showing world ringcraft is very 

important but the horse will not show 

off their full potential if the rider has 

to spend most of their time keeping 

the horse under control. It is key to get 

them settled by allowing plenty of time 

to warm up and get them used to their 

surroundings, minimising the risk of them 

spooking in the main arena. 

Adds Robert: “I would always recommend 

going and looking at the ring before your 

show to assess any potential spooky 

hazards so you can work at it in the warm 

up and be best prepared. 

“When you are in the ring keep a nice 

even rhythm, and don’t over take past the 

judge, this will not do you any favours. It 

is best to do some circles so you can move 

to an area where there is more space.” 

Robert’s favourite piece of equipment is 

the Black Country Classic Show Saddle 

which is made from vintage leather and is 

comfortable from day one. 

Rob and Party Time 


SHOWS 

Photos by Kevin Sparrow 

15th AUGUST 2016 

The 2016 Futurity 

Kicks Off At Vale View 

One elite premium was awarded at 

The Baileys Horse Feeds/ British 

Breeding/British Equestrian 

Federation (BEF) Futurity at Vale View 

Equestrian Centre, Leicestershire. 

The elite of the day went to dressage filly 

foal, Daylight’s Dream GF (Dimaggio x De 

Niro) with a score of 9.05 for Sandy Senior 

of the Glossoms Farm Stud in Melton. 

Sandy said: “Daylight’s Dream is the first 

elite foal we have bred from my mare, 

Daylight. She has bred several others that 

have received higher firsts. Daylight’s 

Dream’s elite has provided us with a real 

boost as we sadly lost the two other foals 

we bred this year.” 

Sandy is planning to have Daylight’s 

Dream performance tested and then will 

breed from her. She added: “Daylight is 16 

now and hopefully this filly will go on to 

be her replacement as a broodmare.” 

A yearling took the second highest score 

of the day. Emma Jablonski’s, Knight 

Vision (Governor x Negro) scored a higher 

first premium of 8.85 in the dressage 

section. This yearling gelding was bred 

by Laurie Ibbotson and also scored the 

same mark of 8.85 at the Futurity last 

year. Emma, from Selston said: “I was 

hoping Knight Vision would do well at 

the Futurity. I bought her when she had 

just been weaned. I plan to produce her 

myself.” Emma is currently competing at 

PSG and Inter 1 level with Cor IV Z. 

Two-year-old dressage colt, Sällan (Sir 

Donnerhall x Lauries Crusador) scored 

8.80 for Fiona Casswell from North 

Ormsby. 

Best of the eventers was Bourne resident, 

Sally Lister’s un-named filly foal (Samaii 

x Indorado), she scored a higher first 

premium of 8.82. Sally said: “I am pleased 

with her mark, I found the evaluator 

comments at the Futurity very helpful. 

The Futurity vet, Jane Nixon was positive 

and fair with her comments too.” 

Peta Pegley of Kudahs Sport Horses near 

Sleaford owns and bred the joint highest 

scoring jumper. Filly foal, Kudahs Mayfly 

(Sir Shutterfly x Puissance) took home a 

higher first premium of 8.80. Peta bought 

her dam, Able Coin from Harthill. She 

said: “I bought the mare as I liked her 

bloodlines and they will fit in well with my 

breeding programme. Kudahs Mayfly is 

for sale, she is bred to jump and is a very 

brave and friendly foal.” 

Kathleen Walsh’s filly foal, Diarista 

(Diarado x Contendro 1) also took 

home a higher first premium of 8.80 

in the jumping section. Kathleen bred 

Diarista’s dam, Calista, who gained an 

elite Futurity premium as a youngster. 

Kathleen, from Leicester said: “Calista 

has been competing at advanced and 2* 

level eventing with Ros Canter. She then 

injured herself last year and so we decided 

to put her in foal. We had Calista’s mother 

too, she was a grade B show-jumper and 

evented.” 

Also attaining a higher first premium 

in the jumping section was Mandi 

Meer’s colt foal, Arrathornes Alderaan 

(Ballinmore Irish Rebel x Armstrong) 

with a score of 8.75. Mandi from South 

Normanton was thrilled with the result, 

she said: “We knew the foal was good, 

and we are so excited with this result. 

Evaluator, Chris Hunnable said that 

Alderaan has a ‘huge future’”. Mandi 

owns Alderaan’s class 1 Irish Draught 

registered sire Ballinmore Irish Rebel 

who is also the only Irish Draught stallion 

registered with Breeders Elite in the UK. 

Whixall resident, Eva-Maria Broomer’s 

colt foal, Freudentanz (Fransje x Distelzar) 

scored 8.75 in the dressage section. 

Freudentanz’s dam, Distelprix has been 

a prolific mare for Eva-Maria. She bred 

Wunderkind (Woodlander Wild Child x 

Distelzar) who scored an elite premium 

of 9.40 as a foal in the 2015 Futurity and 

Silver Lining ZB who is licensed with 

the British Warmblood Society and the 

Oldenburgs. 

Top of the sports ponies was Victoria 

Legget’s eventing pony, the yearling, 

Tamasha Golden Ghost (Bathleyhills 

Monet x Langwedh Sunny Jim) with a 

higher first premium of 8.71. 

Victoria from Walgrave said: “We brought 

Diarista 

Daylight’s Dream 

Golden Ghost to the Futurity last year 

when he was just 5 weeks old. He has 

grown up a lot in the past year and we 

are very pleased with his score.” Victoria 

bred Golden Ghost from her pony mare, 

Strictly Dun Dancing who attained an elite 

Futurity premium and went on to take 

3rd place in the Futurity eventing final at 

Osberton. 

Heading the endurance entries was Davina 

Godwin’s three-year-old colt, Red House 

Valentine (Al Hudaydah x Ali Khaziel) 

with a higher first premium of 8.63 in the 

endurance section. Red House Valentine 

was bred by Dr G von Tevenar. 

Davina from Doddington said, “We are 

really pleased with the mark awarded to 

Red House Valentine. Futurity evaluator, 

Jo Claridge said she will be ‘looking 

forward to his future career.’” Davina 

is planning for Red House Valentine to 

stand as a stallion at stud. She added: 

“I would like him to compete in all the 

ridden disciplines – not just endurance. 

His half-sister, Azalea is a very successful 

show horse.” 

The Futurity is a continually evolving 

process, 2013 saw the introduction of 

the Futurity equine bridge which is now 

being run as an extension of the Futurity 

evaluations. The Futurity equine bridge 

provides top Futurity graduates with 

the direction and support they will need 

as 4 year olds so that they begin their 

early years under saddle in a way that 

allows for sustained physical and mental 

development. In order to be eligible for 

the Futurity Equine Bridge all horses must 

obtain a Futurity score of 8.5 or above and 

a high enough vet score in the in their 

three-year-old year. 

The BEF’s Head of Equine Development 

Jan Rogers said, “We are increasingly 

noticing that breeders, buyers and riders 

of British bred horses are finding that a 

Futurity premium is a very useful aid in 

helping assess these horses. We are also 

seeing a marked improvement in the 

standard of youngsters entered in the 

futurity, which is very good news for the 

future of British breeding”. 


DRIVING 

Revesby Country Fair & BDS 

Lincolnshire Show held at Revesby 

Park, near Horncastle, Lincolnshire. 

Organised by Jill Reynolds, local British 

Driving Society members, supported the 

day. The standard was very high and it was 

great to see some new faces and turnouts. 

To find out more about the society visit www. 

britishdrivingsociety.co.uk. Enjoy the pictures 


Revesby Country Fair & Bds Lincs Show 

Tower Equine Vets– Try Driving 

Locally based vets Tower Equine, from Grimsthorpe, Near Bourne, visited Bennington 

Carriages for a group session, experiencing the thrill of carriage driving. Sue Mart 

UKCC level 3 coach and Angela Flanagan UKCC level 4 coach, provided two turnouts 

for the team to have hands on training. To finish the session, a few members from the 

practice drove through the water splash at the Bennington Carriage Driving Academy. 

Smiles all round during the session and a good time was had by all. Bennington 

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WINTER PREP 

Rugs 

We explore some of the Rugs 

on offer for this Autumn to 

help you prepare for the winter 

Quarter Horses! 

This gorgeous Thermatex Quarter Sheet from online retailer 

Dressage Deluxe is ideal for keeping your freshly clipped horse 

warm and those winter chills at bay at home or at competitions. 

Styled in an advanced high performance quilted wicking fabric, 

this sheet combines a unique wool and acrylic blend with a 

polypropylene insulating layer. Designed to help keep your 

horse’s quarters warm without interfering with your leg aids or 

adding unnecessary bulk, it also features sturdy Velcro fixings 

for easy attachment/detachment to saddle. 

Warm without the weight and machine washable, this sheet is 

a great addition to your horse’s winter wardrobe. Available in 

a variety of colours in two sizes from stock (without the Deluxe 

embroidery except where stated). 

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The built in neck covers and fastens with two touch and 

close straps. The rug is secured with twin chest straps, 

adjustable cross surcingle’s and a fillet string.’ 

Win with Equestrian Life…. This month, we have teamed 

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Rambo Ionic 

Medium Weight 

Stable Rug 

To give you the benefit of ionic technology in 

a stable rug, Horseware has combined their 

durable and warm Rambo Stable Rug with 

the Rambo Ionic technology. 

A classic cut rug including thermobonded 

fibrefill for longer lasting heat retention, the 

rug available from equestrian.com includes 

secure front closures and cross surcingles. 

By harnessing the benefits of negative ion 

therapy, the Rambo Ionic Rug is lined with a 

ceramic screen print infused with tourmaline 

powder. 

Tourmaline is a naturally occuring crystal 

which releases negative ions that improves 

the hydration capacity of the blood by 

causing a change of the water in the horses 

body. 

This change allows for improved circulation, 

aids increased delivery of oxygen and 

removal of toxins from the body. 

The rug is ideal for use before exercise to 

prepare muscles for work and following work to help reduce 

lactic acid build up. 

Colour – Black/Orange Stripe. Sizes – 5ft 6in to 7ft 3in. Price 

£138.99 Available from www.equestrian.com 

Horsewear Wash-Bag 

The Horsewear Wash-Bag makes it easy to wash suitably 

sized horse rugs in a domestic washing machine without 

clogging the filter. 

The bag acts as a filtration system and allows water and 

detergent through to wash the products inside the bag, 

but stops hair and grit from clogging up the machine’s 

filter. The bag comes in three sizes to suit different 

washing machine capacities. The Horsewear Wash-Bag 

can be used to wash lightweight rugs, such as summer 

sheets, fleeces and coolers, but can also be used for 

numnahs, saddlepads, boots, bandages and more. The 

Horsewear Wash-Bag is perfect for washing lightweight 

rugs used underneath winter rugs, to help maintain 

hygiene. 

The Horsewear Wash-Bag is available in small, large 

and jumbo sizes, and prices start from £8.95. For more 

information, see www.moorlandrider.co.uk, email info@ 

moorlandrider.co.uk or call 01782 399728 


WINTER PREP 

Rugs at Throstlenest 

Saddlery 

Wherever you keep your horse, and whatever you do with it, 

a good range of rugs is essential. Equestrian equipment store 

Throstlenest Saddlery has a wide choice available for you to make 

sure you give your horse exactly what it needs all year round. 

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced horse owner, the 

sheer amount of rugs available can be overwhelming with choices 

to make in size, fabric, weight and use. It’s vital, however, to 

ensure you pick the right rug for the right situation each time so 

learning about the ranges on sale is a good idea. 

During the warmer months, when flies and insects can be a 

nuisance, it’s important to provide your horse with adequate 

protection from bites, stings and the general annoyance. Rugs 

such as the Rambo Flybuster Vamoose, Weatherbeeta Comfitec 

Airflow or Bucas Zebra Buzz Off Fly Rug are all specifically 

created for this purpose and form an essential addition to 

your arsenal of rugs. 

With our changeable British weather, a breathable rug that 

works for warmer winter days and cooler autumn days is a 

must. 

Another popular choice is the Amigo Mio turnout rug that 

comes with a variety of fillings and a front leg arch, giving 

your horse the freedom of movement it requires. 

For a truly top of the range rug made with the toughest 

ballistic nylon fabric on the market and a detachable liner 

system for use all year round, the Rambo Duo rug is hard 

to beat and provides great style too – a real investment for 

you and your horse. 

At Throstlenest Saddlery, we have rugs for every use, climate 

and horse so visit our website www.throstlenestsaddlery. 

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horse’s needs. 

NEW WeatherBeeta 

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Versatility to carry you through all seasons. The NEW WeatherBeeta 

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reflective strips on the front each side and tail flap for added visibility 

· Twin low cross surcingles · Large tail flap for additional protection · 

300g and 100g liners also available separately 

Warmth/Polyfill: 100g outer and 200g liner. Colour: Grey Plaid, Size: 

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*Rug covered by the 3 Year WeatherBeeta Warranty for Waterproofness, 

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There are a host of new attractions to 

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show, which takes place on Saturday 22 

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with 90 per cent of the action happening 

inside, it’s a guaranteed hit whatever the 

weather. 

TV’s Masterchef supremo Gregg Wallace 

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weekend, judging the cook-off at the new 

Cookery Theatre, tasting the apples in the 

new Apple Show and making suggestions on 

how to pair Yorkshire cheese with Yorkshire 

beer in the new Cheese and Beer Tasting 

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Other firsts for Countryside Live this year, 

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Returning to the show is the Search for a 

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Countryside Live also features classes for 

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By planning the maintenance of your 

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WEED CONTROL 

Through the spring, we have been 

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populations you may have. While it is 

more beneficial to control weeds during 

the spring months, it is also possible 

to control them as we get to the end 

of the summer. This can produce a few 

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If you still have weeds to control we would 

advise waiting for the autumn flush which 

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large established weeds such as docks, 

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cultural or mechanical methods of 

controlling weeds. Mowing & harrowing 

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this often snaps the root & can make the 

problem spread quicker. 

The next thing to ascertain is which 

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All of the above are important factors 

when choosing the correct weed killer. 

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weeds are spray enhancers such as dyemarkers 

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Blue dye marker can be mixed with the 

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avoid over-spraying the same area 

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FERTILISING 

Like any plan, grass requires nutrients 

to grow. Autumn is often seen as a time 

where you will again be applying fertiliser 

to your fields. Exactly which type & how 

much will depend on what is available in 

your soil & what you plan on doing with 

your fields. 


you with this. This will also help grass be 

able to root deeper & in turn withstand 

damage to frost, drought & grazing better. 

Good field management is as important 

as any of the advisory notes above. 

Horse owners will usually know the ones 

who are more likely to destroy fields & 

where possible these could be catered 

for by putting in fields which have better 

drainage or are on lighter land. If you are 

able to do so, we would recommend that 1 

horse should be grazed on a minimum of 

1 acre, although we fully understand not 

everyone has this luxury. 

GRAZING GOLDEN 

RULE: Keep grass at 

least three inches tall. 

(Grass below three 

inches stresses the plant 

by reducing the leaf 

surface which grasses 

use to make their own 

food. Eventually the 

grass depletes its stored 

reserves and dies leaving 

bare spots in your 

paddocks and pasture.) 

Kieran Would, 

Agrigem Ltd 

The aim is 

to produce a 

tightly knitted grass 

sward with not too much top 

growth. This will not only help 

areas against poaching but it 

will also help to protect your 

horse’s hooves against damage 

from stones. 

To find out exactly what 

your soil needs, we would 

recommend using one of our 

DIY soil analysis kits which 

are £19.99. This will give us 

a detailed understanding of 

which nutrients are available, 

as well as any nutrient 

deficiencies. There can be 

significant cost savings 

by using a soil analysis kit 

compared to just applying 

fertiliser without knowing 

what it may actually need. 

There are many types of 

fertiliser available which 

can be granule or liquid, and 

organic or in-organic. Please 

contact us to discuss these 

further. 

DRAINAGE & COMPACTON 

In our spring feature we 

spoke about the importance 

of drainage for the spring 

& summer to help aid 

compaction and drought. 

During the cooler months it 

is probably more important 

to help remove any standing 

water & saturated areas. 

Land that gets very wet is 

susceptible to poaching; and 

poached fields can encourage 

problems with your horse’s 

health such as foot problems; 

mud fever or thrush. If your 

field has poor drainage & 

you are unable to do any 

permanent fixes, a temporary 

measure could be to mole 

plough or deep tine aerate. 

Most local contractors or 

farmers should be able to help 


FEEDING & HEALTH 

Hygienic Feed 

Management 

to Reduce 

Mycotoxin 

Contamination 

Animal nutrition company, 

Alltech® are leading the way in 

the research of mycotoxins. Here 

they explain why good hygiene is so 

important. 

Mycotoxins are produced by some types 

of mould growth under certain conditions 

and can occur in growing, harvested or 

stored cereal and forage crops. One of 

the key difficulties in identifying risk is 

that mycotoxins can be present without 

the presence of mould. Equally, not all 

mould growth indicates the presence of 

mycotoxins. 

Feed mills and producers have a 

responsibility to ensure the feed you 

buy is free from contamination and fit 

for consumption by the animal. Cereals 

commonly used in feed manufacture are 

routinely tested for certain mycotoxins 

and, if levels are sufficient, the sample or 

batch is rejected. 

However, horse owners can also 

help in the fight against mycotoxin 

contamination by controlling the storage 

and feeding of forage, cereals and 

bedding. By following some simple steps 

horse owners can develop their own ‘risk 

assessment’. Key areas to think about 

when trying to reduce contamination are: 

Feed: 

• Check hay and haylage, as well as 

bedding material for moulds and 

mycotoxins – this can be a visual check 

and/or laboratory test. 

• Offer only fresh feed. 

• Store feed and forage in dry, cool 

conditions. 

• Use haylage within 2-3 days of opening. 

• Check temperature of haylage – hot 

haylage indicates the presence of yeasts 

and moulds. You can do this with either 

a temperature probe or by sticking your 

hand into the bale, it should feel cool. 

• Avoid soaking hay for prolonged 

periods. 

Water: 

• Clean water buckets/troughs/utensils 

regularly. 

• Check for signs of mould etc and 

remove. 

• Check for contamination of other 

contaminants e.g. heavy metals. 

Equipment: 

Wash feed buckets 

regularly to reduce 

the risk of potential 

exposure to mycotoxins. 

• Clean and wash out feed bins between 

batches and feed buckets after each use 

– ensure they are dry before storage and 

their next use. 

• Store feed in a dry, well-ventilated area. 

• Keep all additional feeding equipment, 

such as scoops and mixing spoons clean. 

• Address the risk of rodents/pests 

including birds. 

Environment: 

• Check the ventilation in stables and 

barns – cobwebs are a good indicator that 

there is no air movement in that area. 

• Check moisture levels in feed storage 

areas. 

• Check for the presence of moulds, 

particularly on wooden structures. 

• Disinfect feed rooms regularly. 

• Avoid over-grazing pastures. 

Creating a checklist or flow cart that 

is kept on the yard and that everyone 

understands is an excellent way to help 

reduce the risk of a potential mycotoxin 

problem. Useful tools to have include a 

torch, disposable gloves, disinfectant and 

zip-lock bags for any samples. 

Overall, keeping equipment clean and 

ensuring storage conditions are wellventilated, 

dry and cool will go a long 

way to reducing the exposure of horses to 

mycotoxins. 

Mycosorb A+® from Alltech is the next 

generation of mycotoxin binders, offering 

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adsorption profile and increased efficacy, 

reducing mycotoxin adsorption within 

the horse, thereby negating the damaging 

effects of mycotoxins on its health. 

The unique technology behind Mycosorb 

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mycotoxin binder on the market, offering 

many advantages over the alternative 

clay binders, which have been known to 

remove key nutrients from the diet. 

For further information on managing the 

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Magic is a magnesium calmer with a 

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Magnesium is an essential nutrient 

to a horse’s wellbeing, and among its 

many roles is the regulation of nervous 

tension. As magnesium also acts on 

muscle tension, a horse low in magnesium 

may appear ‘tight’ in his way of going 

and express excitability or a lack of 

confidence. Low magnesium may be 

caused by a grazing deficiency or simply 

a horse or pony’s individual metabolism. 

Magnesium levels can also be reduced 

by regular travel and competition. Magic 

is more than just magnesium; it also 

contains a blend of herbs chosen for their 

traditional use in supporting confidence 

and concentration. The unique blend 

of magnesium and herbal support of 

Magic enables the horse to tackle all that 

is asked of it, calmly and confidently. 

Note: NAF are pleased to confirm that 

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all horses. Available in liquid and powder 

in a range of sizes. 

RRP £39.99 1.5kg 

For further details please call the NAF 

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Preparing Your Horse Nutritionally for Seasonal Change 

As we head towards the winter 

months, this can mean a complete 

change of routine for your horse or 

pony as the days shorten, turnout decreases 

and the inevitable cold weather sets in, so it 

is highly important to nutritionally support 

them through the seasonal changes that 

are bound to occur, as this can be a stressful 

time for our equine partners and could 

affect their health and wellbeing if not 

managed correctly. 

The first major change to our horses’ 

routine is the switch from long periods 

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predominantly of constant, ad-lib forage 

and grasses, to increasing periods of 

stabling, whereby hay or haylage and 

concentrate feeds are utilised as an 

alternative to the reduction in grazing. 

This can impact greatly on your horse as 

you must ensure that they are receiving 

adequate fibre in their diet throughout the 

winter months as they use around 80% of 

their feed energy to keep warm. As fibre is 

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however, it can lack essential vitamins, 

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It is also imperative that stabled horses 

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dust allergies, and in order to assist with 

this potential issue, all Blue Chip Balancers 

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is important to ensure that strong, pliable 

horn is grown and Blue Chip Balancers 

assist with this process as they contain 

SoundHoofTM, a zinc, methionine and 

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Many horses and ponies can become 

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DRESSAGE 

LARA DYSON 

Loving Life and 

Back Competing 

Well, having thought that I 

wouldn’t be ready for the 

Regional Championship with 

Annabelle being over-due, I am pleased 

to report that Felix loved being back in 

work. I was feeling far better than I 

thought I would as I had been out of 

the saddle for a few weeks. 

We had our lesson with Rhett at 

the beginning of the month and 

although I had planned for it to 

be just a half hour lesson I felt we 

could have gone on longer and it 

was then that I thought “you know 

what, these regionals are more than 

do-able!” 

So it was all systems go, after test riding 

practise for a week we were all set. 

I would normally have taken Felix to a 

couple of competitions in the run up to 

a championship but I just didn’t have 

the time for this so I knew he would 

maybe be a bit fresh but we were up for a 

challenge! 

My time was 7.58pm and the arena walks 

were early in the morning so I made 

the decision we couldn’t really do those 

either as it would have involved getting 

up too early with Annabelle and being at 

the competition all day. 

So, we set off as a full family my mum, 

dad, Gary and Jess to help with Felix - oh 

and of course Annabelle! Enjoying her 

ride in the lorry we arrived in time to 

Annabelle joing Lara for the prize 

giving at The Regional Championships 

at Port Royal. 

feed her, then I jumped on board. 

Felix felt great although I slightly over 

cooked the warm up given both of our 

lack of fitness, I couldn’t have been more 

pleased with him. He entered the arena 

with his eyes on stalks and piaffing for 

a few strides. The more the test went on 

the more rideable he became and scored 

a very creditable 71.38% putting me in 

fourth place, the only down side was 

the top three qualified for the National 

Championships, so I am really hoping for 

a wild card entry but we will see. 

I am pleased to say I have been back to 

Dixi and her foal. 

Felix back in action at the 

Regional Championships. 

work snagging lots of lovely Cyden 

homes ready for completions at the 

end of this month and next. It will be 

a busy few months at work for me in 

the run up to our year end at the end of 

October. I am very lucky that Annabelle 

is able to come with me and we can carry 

on almost as normal. 

We have just brought our other foal and 

broodmare home from South Grange 

Stud. It is lovely to finally welcome a colt, 

this is one special boy by Bodyguard and 

my mare, Dixi is by de Niro X Landgraf, 

so hopefully there is an exciting future 

ahead for him. 

As I do have a little bit more family time 

now, Annabelle and I joined my brother 

and his family for a few days holiday at 

Sandilands to watch my talented nieces 

and nephew win both of their respective 

age groups at the tennis tournament and 

catch a few days of sunshine. 

We will be starting our homebred threeyear-olds 

very soon so I look forward to 

reporting on those too. 

For further information contact Lara Dyson 

on 07920 452739, visit www.cydendressage. 

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and other horses and ponies for sale. 


EVENTING 

TINA CANTON 

Climbing the 

LADDER! 

By Tina Canton BHSI Bsc (Hons) UKCC level 3 

We are just about over the half 

way point in the eventing 

season, in fact, doing entries 

recently it seems to be speeding towards 

the end! 

This is usually the point where you have 

to start making some decisions on the 

levels that horses are running at. You 

hopefully started the season with a 

confidence boosting run at a level below 

the end of last season, and have been 

running along consistently improving 

and broadening your horses’ education. 

There comes a point though when it all 

starts to become a bit less challenging, 

and may even start to feel easy! It’s 

at this point that you need to sit and 

re-evaluate your plan. This article will 

hopefully give you a few pointers, and 

also build your confidence to make the 

jump! When starting a horse in its first 

season (may be as a 4 or 5 year old) it is 

all about just getting them to be able to 

do three different things well all on one 

day. It’s being out and about in different 

places with lots of distractions and 

coping with a bit of atmosphere. 

Be sure to practice more technical fences before upgrading 

The horses need to be educated enough 

before they go out that they listen to the 

rider and stay on the aids when they are 

not sure about the question or if they go 

a bit insecure. We often take the young 

horses out on the lorry and just ride 

them round at events if there is enough 

time and space on the lorry. This then 

makes being ridden away from home just 

another day at the office for them. 

First events are usually unaffiliated and 

we just aim to get round all three phases! 

Previously we will have done a few 

outings show jumping, dressage and been 

cross country schooling to at least two 

different courses. If we hit a problem in 

training, they won’t be asked to compete 

until it has been dealt with. Once they 

have done at least one unaffiliated, more 

if it is possible, they will then start out 

BE eventing. 

Most will start at 90, but the odd one may 

go straight out 100. When I first started 

eventing we went straight out at Novice, 

but would have done a lot of unaffiliated 

events prior. Most of our horses do two 

or three 90s - it totally depends on how 

confident they feel. (The 4yr olds only 

Be sure to check your 

route and options if there 

are alternatives on course. 

do 90s as qualifiers and are only allowed 

to do three). They will then move up to 

100 and may stay at this for the rest of 

the season. 100 courses are getting better 

and now ask lots of mini questions so are 

great for education. If a horse suddenly 

meets a novel question that it doesn’t 

understand at Novice dimensions, it 

is more likely to go wrong! If we come 

across a problem, we deal with it in 

training. I would not consider moving 

a horse up a grade, until it was coping 

really well and almost making it feel easy 

at the level that it was at. Some good 5yr 

olds will go novice in their 5th year, but 

only if they feel ready. The 5 year old 

championships show jumping at Novice 

level. As well as doing our eventing 

training, we also go and jump BS. 

It is a really good idea to go and jump 

slightly bigger than you will be eventing 

at. The BS courses tend to be more 

technical with tighter turns and more 

variable distances, so if you master these, 


Make sure to remember which 

colour route you are taking 

Over jumping may show a lack of confidence and 

the horse should not be pushed till it settles 

“YOU WILL BE GOING 

FASTER AND FOR 

LONGER SO MAKE 

SURE THAT YOU AND 

YOUR HORSE ARE 

WELL PREPARED” 

eventing show jumping is easy! It is also 

great to be training and jumping on the 

big arenas with great surfaces that a lot 

of the show centres now have. This just 

saves miles on the horses’ legs. Fitness is 

another consideration before upgrading. 

You will be going faster and for longer so 

make sure that you and your horse are 

well prepared. Also make sure that you 

do your homework on the terrain of the 

courses that you are thinking of entering. 

Gallops 

Are they hilly or twisting, as this takes 

more out of the horse. There are a lot of 

great apps available now that can track 

speed and distance via GPS. I use skitracks 

and it helps track speed. Also start 

to wear your XC stopwatch to make sure 

you are doing enough! 

Making choices about where to go to 

upgrade - ask about as to what courses 

are like. Some are more up to height and 

straightforward, some are more technical. 

Bear in mind that you know your horse 

the best! If you can, have a walk of them 

at the Spring event, but beware as they 

will change the course! We always book a 

‘safety run’ after upgrading, both to build 

confidence, but also if anything goes 

wrong! Some horses can jump amazingly, 

but think a bit too much and need a bit of 

an ego boost after trying really hard. The 

new 105cm classes are a great idea, but 

the first one overcooked the idea, and put 

a lot of horses off, so these classes need 

refining. It will be interesting to watch 

how these develop. 

Finally, remember that you are supposed 

to enjoy your day!! There are plenty of 

horse and rider combinations that stay 

at the level they are at and have a great 

time! 


EVENTING 

EMMA HYSLOP-WEBB 

Head over heart 

We heading up to Burgham 

International where we had four 

horses running. We had Matcho 

doing his first 3*, The wedding present 

doing his first 2*, Wally running in the 

2*as he has not run for ages and O.B in the 

BYEH and the KBIS five-year-old class. It 

was quite an emotional weekend. 

The wedding present has come on so 

much recently he went and jumped double 

clear. When this horse first came to me he 

could barely jump and would have three 

showjumps down around a 100, was very 

spooky and had a habit of spinning very 

quickly. So over the finish line of the XC, I 

had a little proud tear and he so wants to 

please and I think he would have jumped 

round the three star. 

Matcho man had one show jump down.... 

From the pictures you may wonder how, 

I think he produces air waves over the 

fences. He was fab across the country. 

More happy tears as I have produced 

him from a five-year-old. We are looking 

forward to taking him to Blenheim to 

do the 8/9 3*. Wally jumped his normal 

double clear after a very excitable 

dressage, some would say he was glad to 

be out but airs above the ground were not 

required movements! 

O.B only came second in the BYEH 

qualifier and jumped double clear in the 

KBIS class to finish in the top ten. She is 

such a dude, calm level headed and loves 

to get on with her job. 

The Monday after we got back Charlotte 

had a tumble off one of the youngsters 

and has broken a bone in her toe, so we 

had to put a hold on competing for a 

couple of weeks. 

We have been out dressaging and all 

horses have been in the top three every 

“I DRAW MY ARENA 

ON A PIECE OF PAPER, 

DRAW THE TEST TO 

START WITH AND THEN 

DRAW JUST MY ARENA 

AND DICTATE MY TEST 

TO ONE OF MY GROOMS 

OVER AND OVER AGAIN” 

time out so I keep chalking myself to 

do the six test challenge each week. 

Remembering six tests in a day all from 

memory. I just feel you can prepare more 

for the movements when you know where 

you are going. I draw my arena on a piece 

of paper, draw the test to start with and 

then draw just my arena and dictate my 

test to one of my grooms over and over 

again. 

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a jewellers offering some exquisite 

fine diamond jewellery. GIA and 

IGI certificated diamonds are in stock 

along with natural coloured diamonds, 

diamond tennis bracelets and line 

necklaces as well as diamond studs and 

pendants. They also offer a luxury watch 

sourcing service and often have preowned 

luxury watches in stock. With a 

background in Bond Street and Hatton 

Garden they have connections to sources 

of the worlds’ rarest and most expensive 

diamonds. We had a photo shoot at their 

yard as we are looking at attending the 

likes of Burghley Horse Trials with a trade 

stand. So keeps your eyes out for Lanes. 

Talking of Bughley, I and my team of 

Photo courtesy of Christopher.RD Photography

“THE OLYMPICS HAVE 

BEEN GREAT IN THE 

EVENINGS, WE HAVE 

BEEN WATCHING THE 

HOCKEY, GYMNASTICS 

AND DIVING, NOT SPORTS 

I WOULD NORMALLY 

FOLLOW BUT I HAVE 

REALLY ENJOYED IT” 

coaches have made the decision to aim 

wally for Blenheim the week later and not 

Burghley. This was not an easy decision 

hence this article being called head over 

heart, but based on his few runs this 

season, and his rather excitable dressage 

at Burgham, our plan is to go to Blenheim 

with him and get a top 20% place. 

Getting him qualified for Badminton 

alongside Douglas. If all is well, we will 

aim him for Pau in October as there is less 

atmosphere there. He is such a sensitive 

soul and my job is to manage him and 

not just my ambition. Caroline Moore has 

really been helping me with him and we 

have been riding lots of tests. Working 

on straightness, connection down the 

rein and me riding each movement. If 

extended trot is from a marker ride from 

that marker not build up two strides from 

the marker. We call it ride like Micheal 

...yung!! I can but try. 

Talking of Micheal Yung the Olympics 

cross country day was gripping. It was 

a tough course and it took some riding. 

The round that stood out the most in 

my opinion was Chris Burton, he takes 

riding out of a rhythm to an all new 

aspiring level. One to one watch over and 

over again. The GB team were close to 

perfection but it is so easy for everyone to 

judge when we are sat at home. They were 

still some of the best riders in the world 

just having off days. 

The Olympics have been great in the 

evenings, we have been watching the 

hockey, gymnastics and diving, not sports 

I would normally follow but I have really 

enjoyed it. We can all learn something 

from these athletes as they are at the top 

of their game. What grit the hockey team 

showed, never giving up and it payed off. 

We are looking for a new working pupil as 

Callam our summer placement heads back 

to University at the end of September. 

So if anyone is looking we work with 

Stubbing Court where you can work 

towards your NVQs alongside learning 

on the job. A super basis for an aspiring 

competition groom. 

We head to Keysoe, Wellington and 

Blenheim next. 

I am doing a course walk for HY 

Equestrian at Blenheim so keep posted to 

both Facebook pages for details. 


EVENTING 

Photos by Ann Gibbons 

26th - 27th JULY 2016 

Cholmondeley 

Castle Eventing 

The beautiful Cholmondeley Castle, 

Cheshire. An impressive setting 

that is run by Musketeer Event 

Management, Cholmondeley 

caters for BE100 to intermediate 

competitors. 

Course builder Alec Lochore 

designs the courses with Autumn 

three day events in mind. 

BE100 section A was a tightly 

fought section. Plenty of sub thirty 

tests, but eventual winner was Tyler 

Cassells on the seven year old Clonguish 

Lady Ferro who finished 0.3 head of 

Jessica Watts, when they added 1.2 too 

fast time faults across the country. 

Tyler also finished second in BE100 

section C, behind Loretta Joynson. 

Jeanette Brakewell led from the start 

in BE100 section B, a section that was 

marked higher in the dressage phase. 

A 25.8 has Jeanette nicely out in front 

throughout. 

Amicitia was having his third win of the 

season for Oliver Lofthouse. Despite 

rolling a pole they scored 24.3 in the first 

phase, their section caused more faults in 

the show jumping than any other. 

A super smart test for Ibby McPherson in 

novice section E scoring 25, then adding 

0.8 too fast time faults still kept them five 

marks ahead. 

Hannah Bate and the Lancelot sired 

Galvinised were victorious in novice 

section F. When Lucy Morgan picked up 

1.2 time faults cross country, meaning 

that Hannah took the class as they both 

scored 26 in their dressage tests. 

Alice Pearson dominated the open novice. 

Her winning ride was the experienced 

Word On The Street who finished on his 

impressive dressage of 22.5, this had them 

Cavalier Crystal ridden by Harry Meade 

BENovice 13th Novice Sec H 

REPORT BY ARABELLA CLEGG 

Jims Pal ridden by 

Michael Owen BE 

Intermediate Sec J 

Doyouruby ridden by Josh 

Haynes 11th BE Novice Sec I 

Shearwater Sportsfield ridden by Oliver 

Townend 2nd Sec J BE Intermediate 

leading from the outset. Her nearest rivals 

then retired on the cross country leaving 

the door open for her two rides. In second 

was Samba and rolling a pole dropped 

Wolferlow Prologue to eighth. 

The well known Zenshera and Ros Canter 

went ahead of Oliver Townend in the open 

intermediate when Oliver’s ride Fenyas 

Elegance lowered a rail show jumping. 

With plenty of low dressage scores, Ros 

and Zenshera’s speedy double clear put 

them to top spot. 

While Ros also finished third in the 

intermediate on No Excuse. With a 

storming lead in the dressage of 20.2 

Ros just gave the seven year old a steady 

round picking up 9.2 time faults. 

PSH Convivial ridden by 

Loretta Joynson winner Sec 

C BE100 

Pelagraya ridden 

by Georgie Norton 

11th BE Novice 

Sec F 

Zenshera ridden by 

Rosalind Canter winner 

Open Intermediate Sec K 

Clonguish Lady Ferro ridden by Tyler 

Cassells winner Sec A BE100 

RedBridge Glider ridden by Izzy 

Taylor7th BE Novice Sec F 


SHOWS 

Photos by Hoof Prints Photos 

30th JULY - 6th AUGUST 2016 

Northern Riders steal the 

show at the 2016 SEIB 

Trailblazers National 

Championships 

Many delighted riders 

from the Equestrian 

Life region took 

home championship titles 

from the 7 days of competition 

at the prestigious 2016 

SEIB Trailblazers National 

Championships at Stoneleigh 

Park, Warwickshire. 

The Trailblazers series 

provides opportunities for 

amateur riders to compete at a 

level that they are comfortable 

with, to progress through 

first round and second round 

competitions and ultimately 

to qualify and compete at 

the prestigious National 

Championships, without 

the costs and pressures 

associated with affiliated 

events. Held in the beautiful 

arenas at Stoneleigh, classes 

at the Championships 

include showing, dressage, 

show jumping and combined 

training. Combinations often 

return to the Championships 

year after year in an attempt to 

claim a coveted championship 

title. 

The dressage and showing 

classes were held on the 

first weekend of the SEIB 

Trailblazers 

Championships. 

The Dodson & 

Horrell Dressage 

Championships 

were spilt in 

to Junior and 

Senior sections, 

each with three 

classes. They 

are held over two 

days, using a points 

system to determine 

the champion. 

Northern riders 

claimed two of the 

Dodson & Horrell Trailblazers 

dressage championship titles, 

including Nicky Fletcher of 

Wirrall who took the Dodson 

& Horrell Senior Elementary 

Dressage Championship 

aboard 10-year-old Brenville 

Equisafety. Nicky, who was 

competing at the Trailblazers 

Championships for the first 

time, lauded the atmosphere 

and facilities at the venue and 

plans to aim for qualification 

next year as well. “I was very 

impressed,” she says. “It’s 

very well run and I’d like to go 

again – it’s a fab venue!” 

Countrywide Senior Showjumping 85cm_EmmaOakden Lily May 

Solution Saddles Combined 

Training Pony Novice Champion 

Connie Russell Hanmere Knutkin 

In the Equestrivan Showing 

finals, 18 riders from the 

Equestrian Life region took 

home championship titles, 

including Sarah Hind, from 

Newthorpe, who was on a 

winning streak. Sarah took 

both the Equestrivan Show 

Hunter Over 148cm and the 

Equestrivan Supreme Ridden 

Championship titles with her 

horse, Take the Biscuit. Sarah 

bought 13-year-old Take the 

Biscuit (Biscuit) last July and 

has introduced him to showing 

herself. “He wasn’t the horse 

he is today, in fact my dad 

told me not to buy him, it’s a 

Equestrivan Show Hunter Over148cm 

Sarah Hind Take The Biscuit 

SEIB Trailblazers Championships Trevor Breen Master Class 

good job I follow my heart,” 

said Sara, who is a registered 

Veterinary Nurse. “He is my 

horse of a lifetime.” 

The first Friday evening of the 

Championships welcomed the 

return of last year’s Master 

Class in the Park which was 

supported by Equestrivan this 

year. The master class was 

hosted by four-star eventer 

and Grand Prix dressage 

rider Ruth Edge. Attendees 

enjoyed an entertaining and 

educational demonstration 

by Ruth, who rode two of her 

dressage horses and offered 

an insight into the building 


SEIB Trailblazers Championships Ruth 

Edge Master Class 

Solution Saddle Combined Training 

Novice Horse Champion Katie Thomas 

Idol Hero 

blocks of training, before holding a 

question-and-answer session. 

The second weekend saw northern 

riders continue their success in 

the Countrywide Show Jumping 

and Solution Saddles Combined 

Training. Seven local riders claimed 

championship titles including Emma 

Oakden, from Queniborough, who 

won the Countrywide Senior 85cm 

Show Jumping Championship. Emma 

won the championship aboard her 

15.2hh Thoroughbred cross mare, 

Lily May. She bought the mare as an 

unbroken two-year-old, and broke 

her in at four. Now she is twelve 

and the Trailblazers final features 

on Emma’s competition calendar 

every year. “I love Trailblazers, and 

have been competing at the final for 

over ten years, so it was such a good 

feeling to have finally won the title 

after all this time,” she says. “I came 

close to it last year as Lily May was 

reserve champion in the 95cm class, 

but I started to wonder if I’d ever 

actually win it! Lily seems to like 

Dodson & Horrell 

Senior Elementary 

Champion Nicky 

Fletcher Brenville 

Equisafety 

competing at Trailblazers and I feel 

she really tries and gives it her all 

– I think she knew we needed to do 

one better this year and she gave it 

everything she’d got.” 

Two of the Solution Saddles 

Combined Training championships 

went to Northern riders, Connie 

Russell, 12, from Harrogate, taking 

the Solutions Saddles Pony Novice 

Combined Training Championship 

aboard her Welsh Section B, 

Hanmere Knutkin, and Katie 

Thomas, from Northampton, claimed 

the Solutions Saddles Combined 

Training Horses 75cm Championship 

title with her own horse, Idol Hero. 

Connie also won the Dodson & 

Horrell Junior Novice Dressage 

Championship. “The Trailblazers 

Championships have been fantastic 

for Connie,” says Helen Crosland, 

Connie’s aunt. “It has given her 

something to aim for and work 

towards each year they have been 

together. The atmosphere is great, 

as is the setting and competitions. 

It is great for people who don’t want 

to go down the expensive affiliated 

route, to experience a championship 

show.” Connie brought her new pony, 

Orlando, to the Championships as 

well, placing second in the Solutions 

Saddles Pony Preliminary Combined 

Training Championship. Connie, 

who hopes to represent Team GB 

on the international stage one 

day, has benefited greatly from the 

Championship experience. 

Two-time Hickstead Derby winner 

Trevor Breen entertained the crowds 

during his masterclass on the second 

Friday evening, demonstrating his 

favourite grid work exercises aboard 

his five-year-old Spanish-bred 

young horse. He also demonstrated 

his preferred warm-up techniques, 

emphasizing relaxation and light 

aids and surely inspiring many of the 

assembled competitors prior to their 

own competition warm-ups. 

With no Registration fees for horse 

or rider, Trailblazers is increasingly 

popular across the country and 

first round qualifying competitions 

are already underway for the 2017 

Trailblazers National Championships. 

To find out more about the range of 

classes available and qualifying dates 

and venues please visit, 

www.trailblazerschampionships. 

com. For the latest news and updates, 

follow us on Facebook, www.facebook. 

com/Trailblazers-Championships-Ltd. 

Local Rider Results 

Showing: Equestrivan In Hand Young Stock 3 Years & Under 

winners – Rachel Wheeldon and Menai Seren Y Dwyrain, from Chesterfield. 

Equestrivan In Hand Small Breeds Mountain & Moorland winners 

– Rachel Wheeldon and Rowsley Bar Cool Dude, from Chesterfield. 

Equestrivan In Hand Veteran Horse or Pony 15 Years & Over winners 

– Sascha Harrison and Kellys Blue Temptress, from Sheffield. Equestrivan 

Trailblazers Veteran Horse/Pony 15 Years & Over winners – Sascha 

Harrison and Kellys Blue Temptress, from Sheffield. Equestrivan In Hand 

Cob Championship winners - Amanda Westwood and Benny Boy, 

from Nottingham. Equestrivan In Hand Large Breeds Mountain and 

Moorland winners – Heather Cardwell and Selattyn Dancing Comet, from 

Warrington. Equestrivan Trailblazers Young Handlers 12 Years & Under 

winners - Mia Walker Graham and Acorn Hill Bobby Dazzler, from Stapleford. 

Equestrivan In Hand Best Conditioned Horse or Pony Championship 

winners - Dougie Kent and Benny Hill II, from Newark. Equestrivan 

Trailblazers Lead Rein Championship winners – Layla Brassington 

and Libby Jo Chello, from Derby. Equestrivan Trailblazers First Ridden 

Championship winners - Mia Walker Graham and Acorn Hill Bobby Dazzler, 

from Stapleford. Equestrivan Trailblazers Small Breeds Mountain & 

Moorland winners – Layla Brassington and Libby Jo Chello, from Derby. 

Equestrivan Trailblazers Show Hunter Over 148cm Championship 

winners - Sarah Hind and Take The Biscuit, from Newthorpe. Equestrivan 

Trailblazers Cob Championship winners – Sue Burns and Bunree, from 

Clitheroe. Equestrivan Trailblazers Traditional Coloured winners 

– Adele Forster and Maddy of Penmoor, from Blackburn. Equestrivan 

Trailblazers Style & Performance winners – Adele Forster and Maddy 

of Penmoor, from Blackburn. Equestrivan Trailblazers Thoroughbred 

winners – Julie Everett and Monte Casino, from Barnsley. Equestrivan 

Trailblazers Novice Ridden Showing winners – Dominic Tierney and 

Aston Playtime, from Seaton. Equestrivan Trailblazers Open Ridden 

Showing winners – Dominic Tierney and Aston Playtime, from Seaton. 

Equestrivan Trailblazers Non-Traditional Coloured winners – Victoria 

Turner and Rubiks Cube, from Hull. Equestrivan Trailblazers Working 

Hunter Nursery Stakes Championship winners - Mia Walker Graham 

and Acorn Hill Bobby Dazzler, from Stapleford. Equestrivan Trailblazers 

WH Large Breeds M&M winners – Jessica Barker-Botham and Berkley 

Bertie Bassett, from Thornton-Cleveleys. Equestrivan Trailblazers Working 

Hunter 148cm & Under Sapphire Championship winners - Mia 

Walker Graham and Acorn Hill Bobby Dazzler, from Stapleford. Equestrivan 

Trailblazers Working Hunter 148cm & Under Diamond Championship 

winners - Beatrice Neale and Gorfenletch Merlin, from Quorn. Equestrivan 

Trailblazers WH Exceeding 148cm Sapphire winners – Rebecca 

Hancock and Arniston Bay, from Ripley. Equestrivan Trailblazers WH 

Exceeding 148cm Diamond winners – Camilla Stowell-Davies and 

Strictly Cob Dancing, from Altrincham. Equestrivan Trailblazers WH 

Working Cob winners – Camilla Stowell-Davies and Strictly Cob Dancing, 

from Altrincham. Equestrivan Trailblazers Supreme Working Hunter 

winners – Camilla Stowell-Davies and Strictly Cob Dancing, from Altrincham 

. Equestrivan Trailblazers Supreme Ridden Championship winners 

- Sarah Hind and Take the Biscuit, from Newthorpe. Dressage: Dodson & 

Horrell Junior Novice Championship winners – Connie Russell and 

Hanmere Knutkin, from Harrogate. Dodson & Horrell Senior Elementary 

Championship winners – Nicky Fletcher and Brenville Equisafety, from 

Wirrall. Showjumping: Countrywide Junior 65cm Championship 

winners – Connie Mensley and Rhonan, from Thurlaston. Countrywide 

Junior 105cm Championship winners – Cleo Loizzo and Pippin, from 

Thurlaston. Countrywide Senior 65cm Championship winners – 

Georgina Welford and Molly, from Redcar. Countrywide Senior 85cm 

Championship winners – Emma Oaken and Lily May, from Queniborough. 

Countrywide Senior 105cm Championship winners – Stephanie 

Marshall and Sandford Charm, from Barnsley. Countrywide Seniors on 

Ponies 75cm Championship winners – Grace Johnson and Royston, 

from Brigg. Countrywide Seniors on Ponies 85cm Championship 

winners – Penelope Griffin and Kissmie Sovereign, from Marshchapel. 

Combined Training: Solutions Saddles Pony Novice Combined 

Training Championship winners – Connie Russell and Hanmere Knutkin, 

from Harrogate. Solutions Saddles Horse Novice Combined Training 

Championship winners – Katie Thomas and Idol Hero, from Northampton 


SHOWS 

5th - 7th AUGUST 2016 

Photos by Emmpix 

Lauren Allin and Ashton Flight winning 

the Caro Cripps as Mary Poppins 

The 

National 

Side 

Saddle 

Show 

2016 

The National Side Saddle 

Show 2016 was heralded 

a huge success by all who 

attended. The weather was 

glorious and the Side Saddle 

Ladies were out in force, to 

such a high standard. 


Alex receiving her salver 

Emma Brown and The Naughty Monk 4th Caro Cripps Pas Seul 

The long weekend got off to a great 

start with Alexandra Molesworth St 

Aubyn taking Novice Dressage 

Champion on Taffechan Rough 

Diamond ahead of Lisa Lane and 

Brooklyn Man from Area 19. 

Lauren Allin and Ashton Flight 

started their weekend with 

strong intentions, taking 1st 

place in the Dressage with 

Jumping, ahead of Bruce 

Langley McKim and Cos Me Is 

Black in 3rd. 

Not to be outdone, Hazel Allin and 

The Aviator won the Small Riding 

Horse and took Reserve Champion. 

The Caro Cripps had some fantasticly 

creative entries. Emma Brown riding 

The Naughty Monk did a great routine to 

Jungle Book, ably assisted by her dog and 

other Area 12 Members, to take 4th place. 

The evening though, belonged to Lauren 

riding Ashton Flight, whose interpretation 

of Mary Poppins was a definite winner of 

the night, with Chloe Gunn giving a very 

passable performance as Dick van Dyke! 

Adult Newcomers this year was won by 

Sarah Beirne riding Amanda Chatfield’s 

Kingsclough Masquerade. 

Junior Rider Violet Barton had a brilliant 

weekend. Some of their highlights 

included being highest Junior rider in the 

Dressage with Jumping, a 2nd place in 

the Junior Rider Performance Pony and 

taking Junior Novice Rider of the Year 

Championship. 

Reserve Adult Side Saddle Rider of the 

Year went to Lauren Allin who produced 

a consistent score in the Adult Open 

Equitation, Turnout and jumping. In only 

their second season riding in the Adult 

Sarah-Ann Beirne celebrating 

winning Adult Newcomer 

Violet Barton and My Last Bob Junior 

Novice Side Saddle Rider of the Year, 

5th Junior Dressage, Highest Junior 

Dressage with Jumping, 2nd Junior 

Rider Performance Pony 

Alex Molesworth St Aubyn and Taffechan Rough Diamond Champion Novice Dressage and 

4th Adult Novice Equitation 


SHOWS 


Lauren Hill and The Ark 

Royal 3rd Ladies Show Horse 

of the Year and winners of 

the Best Turned Out 

Lauren receiving her trophy for highest adult in the 

Dressage with Jumping 

Open, Chloe Gunn and Oaklawn Gypsy 

came an impressive 4th place overall. 

Bruce Langley McKim and Cos Me is 

Black took 6th place overall in the Adult 

Intermediate. 

The Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the Year 

Show qualifier was as popular as ever, 

with entries well into double numbers. 

Lauren Hill and The Ark Royal took a welldeserved 

3rd place together with the prize 

for the best turned out. 

In the team competitions Area 12 were 

very strong taking 2nd place in the 

Equitation jumping with Lauren Allin, 

Rachael Barker, Chloe Gunn and Bruce 

Langley-McKim and in the showjumping 

relay Area 12 took 1st and 3rd places. Well 

done all. 

Area 5 were out in force this year. Katie 

Gulliver has been to the Nationals a 

few times but has only attempted small 

or individual classes as she is an RDA 

Championship 

rider with 

severe sight 

difficulties 

and learning 

issues. She 

did her first big 

Adult Class at 

the Nationals this 

year coming 3rd in 

the Costume Class 

on her pony William 

behind fellow Area 

5 member, Liz Rogers and Area 8 member 

Claire Lewis. 

To say this was a personal best is an 

understatement! William is only 6 years 

old has had little exposure to this type of 

class. He truly was her “eyes” on the night 

and looked after her with impeccable 

manners. Make up and mascara definitely 

needed to be water proof that evening! 

Liz Rogers had a PB on her ex racehorse 

Lisa Lane and Brooklyn Man. 2nd Novice Dressage, 4th Novice Adult Freestyle to Music, 

3rd Adult Intermediate Equitation 

Hazel Allin and The Aviator 1st 

Small Riding Horse and Reserve 

Champion 

Lord Manhattan. 

Although taking 

the titles in the 

Classical and the Sir 

Lancelot last year, Liz 

has had to work hard 

on his flat work. She 

was delighted to come 2nd 

on him in the Adult Open 

Equitation Championship 

Class. A past Side Saddle 

Rider of the Year no less than six times, Liz 

is no stranger to the class having won it on 

several different horses. Lord Manhattan 

looks set to perhaps increase the record 

next year! Together they also won the 

Championship in the Ladies that Lunch 

with Roger, Mature Riders Classes. 

Jorja Deacon (junior) on Duchess had a 

very successful time showing how much 

their flat work had improved when scoring 

a massive 70% + in their dressage test. 

Jorja was also 3rd in the Junior Equitation. 

New member Jessica Ross took the centre 

stage with her very amusing rendition of 

“The day in the life of a Country Vet” in 

the Rococo Memorial Pas Seul Class. This 

was the first time Jess had competed at 

the show and her win thrilled everyone 

especially her helpers, Mum Emma and 

sister Annabelle. This was a real family 

affair as Grandad, a real vet, made the 

props and Grandma did the music and the 

costumes. 

Pippa Booth on Charlie had her best 

Nationals to date achieving the high 

accolade of Intermediate Reserve Rider 

of the Year. Charlie is much happier on 

the hunting field and Pippa has worked 

hard to settle him in an arena. Pippa 

and Charlie’s jumping ability certainly 

proved how much their training ground 


Kerry Harrison and Albus Dumbledore 

4th Versatile Horse/Pony and 4th Horse 

Starter Stakes 

Bruce Langley-McKim Cos Me is Black 6th Adult Intermediate Equitation 

out hunting has helped as they scored an 

amazing amount for their skills in this 

section. 

Laura Elliot and Percy also had an 

incredible show winning the WHP, their 

section of the Mature Riders and achieving 

a personal best in all their dressage 

classes. Like Pippa, Laura is more often 

seen on the hunting field! 

Both Pippa and Laura received their SSA 

Hunt Button this year and were members 

of the 2nd placed Legless Right Ladies 

Area 5 scurry jumping team along with 

Kelle King on Super Trouper. 

Kelle and Trouper are much improved with 

their jumping now Trooper has realised 

that every jump need not be cleared by 

ten foot leaps! Trooper is a Hackney X 

Gelderlander who’s main job is carriage 

driving! 

Jennie Daniels and Helen Pearson braved 

the National for the first time staying 

over with their two lovely mares Tilly and 

Chloe Gunn and Oaklawn Gypsy, 4th Adult 

Open Equitation 

Ayisha Longdon and Fenrose Silver Rebel 

5th Junior Concours d’Elegance 

Kelle King and Super Trooper 5th Adult 

Novice Equitation 

Cassie. Both embraced the atmosphere 

and had a wonderful time. They are both 

planning for next year already! 

Various other “Personal Bests” were 

achieved by the members and this showed 

with happy faces and good sportsmanship 

throughout the weekend. 

Lauren Allin and Ashton Flight Reserve Adult Side Saddle Rider of the Year 

Emily Worthington and Othello, Area 18, 

1st Veteran Horse or Pony, 7th Adult Open 

Equitation 


SHOWS SHOTS 

LAMBLEY RC 14TH AUGUST 2016 

Andrea Guy on Killowen Victor (left) and 

Annie Mason led by Jo Mason on Mini Lace, 

Ridden Championship 

Billie Lincoln riding Jericho in Ridden Veteran 

Abbie Burns with Copper 

Annie Mason riding Mini Lace 

Tracey Geeson with Gold Deal in In Hand 4 

years and over 

Jess Morton riding Opera van der Cumul in the 

Open Class 

Imogen Salden riding Freddie in First Ridden 

Annabelle Morrison riding Bertie in Concours 

d’Elegance 

Laura Bates with Papplewick Josandia 

Supreme - champion-of Show sponsored by 

Global Herbs 

Rose Porter riding Bertie in Lead Rein 

Charlie White riding Friarly Forest King 

Reserve Supreme Champion of the show sponsored 

by Global Herbs 

Lead Rein Style and Appearance 


SHOWS 

Tru Beevers and Meadow 5th Best Ridden 

Pony 4th Novice Junior Rider 1st M&M Small 

Breeds 1st Working Hunter not exc 13hh 

Lauren Bartholomew and The Silversmith 

Hallamshire RC 

Another lovely day at the club 

field! Again, quite a few ‘first 

shows’ for both the youngsters 

and the not so youngsters. Other show 

firsts included that all important ‘big 

girl’ canter round the ring with the other 

competitors, and a first red rosette at 

‘ahem 50 something’. 

That’s why I love the Hallamshire - a 

start to so many riding journeys! We 

also had the not so welcome call by the 

ambulance service. Get well soon Lauren 

Bartholomew! The usual ‘thank-you’s’ to 

all our judges and stewards who worked 

tirelessly as the day got hotter, to Jane 

and Carole who ran today’s show and to 

our caterer ‘Sizzlers’, the photographers 

Jason Goodlad who took some really 

super photos, to Bay and Grey, who were 

a life saver with the fly spray, and also 

to Briony, our first aider who was called 

away from the showing to help - calm, 

cool and collected as always, and a big 

thank you to Christine M and others for 

helping with both the injury and the 

horses. Thank you! 

Harriet Clarke and Flicker 1st 55cm Ponies 

Showjumping 

Vicky Booth and Creggans Convincing 1st 

85cm and 95cm Horses Showjumping 

Eleanor Stalker and Skippy 4th 75cm Horses Show Jumping 

Jade Haley and Memory Maker 3rd 

Happy Hacker 3rd Novice Senior 

Rider 

Lottie Wilson Ruddock and Maverick 

1st Best Turned Out 2nd Best 

Ridden Pony 


SHOWS 

Photos by www.emmpix.co.uk 


Notts Derby 

Horse Show 

A 

good day was had by all at 

Notts Derbys fourth show of 

the year, for double loyalty 

bonus points and trophies to class 

winners. Saturday shows are 

proving popular with the busiest 

show this year, also full sized 

sashes to 6th in each place. 

Judges came from all over the 

country, and for once the weather 

played nicely - All Details can be 

found on nottsderbyhorseshow. 

com the next show is 3rd of 

September for Sashes; Show Jumping 

Days on 10th/24th September and our 

last main big rosette show with dressage 

and handy pony on 25th September, with 

a Halloween event on 22nd October and 

possibly a couple more shows/activity 

days in between, Something for All ages 

& Abilities. 

Delilah Beck and 

Gwellion Sionyn 

L Neville and Trawallyn Mr Cool 

Morgan Beer and Chywoon John Smith 

Dougie Kent with Lesley Elliott’s 

Tullymoor Dew 

Chloe Reeve and Hollyhock 

Blaitin 

Demi Shaw and Matley 

Silver Cloud 

Olivia Holmes and Birkinbrook New Moon 

R Mellard and Buccaras Golden Buccaneer 

Kate Beaumont riding Sir Archibald of Blidworth 

Reserve Ridden Champion and Reserve Supreme 

J Saint and Stevie Wonder 

Jasmin Curtis and Drumpeak Axel P Steeples and Greenholme Gypsy Queen Ellie Spencer and Get Shorty 


SHOWS 


Local riders qualify for Horse of 

the Year Show (HOYS) 2016 

The final SEIB Insurance Broker’s 

Search for a Star qualifier and the 

penultimate SEIB Insurance Broker’s 

Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifier of 

2016 took place at Vale View Equestrian 

Centre on Sunday 7 August 2016. A huge 

entry gave the team of judges plenty to do 

and riders from the Equestrian Life region 

had stiff competition to gain qualification 

for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show. 

The working hunters faced a 

straightforward course, but a brush with 

rails caused problems for several riders. 

In the final placings, first place went to 

Georgina Teece, 24, from Middlesborough, 

riding her own Faerie Salakadu, stable 

name Ruby. “This is our first attempt at 

showing. We did 2 unaffiliated shows 

last year but we decided to have a go at 

Search for a Star after a friend qualified 

earlier this year,” said an excited Georgina. 

Second place went to Jenny Eyton-Jones, 

25, from Lancashire, riding her own 

Kerannen Brynn. Jenny bought the 7-yearold 

bay gelding, by the TB stallion, Sirens 

Missile, out of a Section D mare, when he 

was just 3 ½ years old, and broke him in 

herself. 

Riding Club Show Horse entrants 

negotiated rustic trotting poles, a rustic 

fence, and a rainbow fence that caused a 

few faults. First place went to bay gelding, 

Roos Dead Ringer, known as Rafferty, 

owned and ridden by Sammy Clare, 20, 

from Cheshire. Sammy’s mum, Roe, 

said, “We have been going to HOYS since 

Sammy was 4 years old and have watched 

every year in awe. I can’t believe we have 

now qualified.” Jenny Eyton-Jones took 

second place with Brynn and then had 

the difficult decision of whether to take 

the qualifying place in the Workers or the 

Riding Club Show Horse as, under SFAS 

rules, she is only allowed to take one 

qualifying place. 

In the Riding Horse/Hack class, first place 

2nd Racehorse to Riding Horse Paul Langrick 

and Clonard Lad 

1st Riding Club Show Horse Sammy Clare and 

Roos Dead Ringer 

went to Hannah Chisman, 

26, from Worcester, riding 

her own Nicene Creed, 

known as Micky. Second 

place went to Joyce Lomas, 

from Leicestershire, riding 

her own Powder King. The 

grey gelding started out in racing and 

was trained by Chris Bealby, but he did 

not settle to racing and after 2 runs in 

bumpers Joyce bought him as a 4-year-old. 

“Showing is all a bit new to us, but he is 

getting the hang of it,” said Joyce. 

Mary’s Delight, stable name “Conker”, 

took first place in the Ponies class. Owned 

and ridden by Daisy-May Drury, 18, from 

Wigan, she was thrilled to qualify. Second 

place went to Cadvalley Orpheous, known 

as Otto, ridden by Chloe Neve, 9, and 

owned by her grandma, Gill Neve. 

First place in the Show Hunter class went 

to Helen Cowley riding her own Dragons 

Den. The 18.1hh bay gelding, known 

as MJ, has only just turned 6. Second 

place went to Sarita Schmid’s Purple 

Prince, ridden by Sarah Booth, 20, from 

Rotherham. 

Helen Cowley was on a roll, taking the top 

spot with her cob, Aero. Under SFAS rules, 

riders may only have one entry at HOYS 

and Helen decided that she would take 

her hunter, Dragons Den. Therefore, third 

place and claiming the second qualifying 

ticket in the Cob class was Ruth Minton 

riding Alison Lovatt’s 9-year-old, Teddy 

Blu, from Stone, Staffordshire. Alison has 

owned Teddy for 5 years. The striking 

chestnut with a flaxen mane and tail 

originally came from Ireland and was sold 

through Goresbridge sales as a 4-year-old. 

Alison took him on as a hunter and has 

hunted with the Albrighton Woodland 

regularly since then. “We are both chuffed 

to bits. It is so exciting that we will be 

going to HOYS”, said Alison. 

2nd Riding Horse 

Hack Joyce Lomas 

and Powder King 

1st Working Hunter Georgina Teece and 

Faerie Salakadu 

2nd Working Hunter Jenny Eyton-Jones and 

Kerannen Brynn 

In the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse 

class, first place went to Sarah Ward’s 

What Of It, ridden by Hannah Horton, 

22. “I have only been riding him for three 

weeks, and this is his first ever show”, 

said a delighted Hannah. “We were on 

the wait list for the Burghley qualifier, so 

we thought we had better come and have 

a go here. He is very special”, said Sarah. 

Second place went to Paul Langrick, 

riding Rebecca O’Neill’s chestnut gelding, 

Clonard Lad. “This time last year he was 

only just out of training, and he has come 

on so much since then”, said Paul. Clonard 

Lad won twice under rules from 10 starts 

over fences and in hurdle races, earning 

over £16,000 in prize money. “This is 

completely different to what they had 

known, but he is chilled at home. He does 

some dressage and we just pick the shows”, 

said a delighted Paul. This is their second 

season showing and Paul has registered 

him this year as a large riding horse. 

The riders will compete at the SEIB 

Insurance Brokers Search for a Star 

Championship finals at the Horse of The 

Year Show, 5th – 9th October 2016, at the 

Birmingham NEC. 

More information on the Search for a Star 

series is available at www.search4astar. 

org.uk, and regular updates on the series 

can be found on social media at www. 

facebook.com/SEIB.Search4AStar. 

Photos bySMR Photos 


SHOWS 

Photos by Granville Thompson 


ARENA UK | REPORT BY GRANVILLE THOMPSON 

UK Riders National 

Championships 2016 

Frankie Jones 

This year’s National Championships 

saw riders from all over the country 

coming to compete against each 

other, they had all qualified at regional 

finals and the best from these came to the 

finals. The day dawned rather dull and 

cold but at least it was dry with a rather 

sharp breeze blowing. Carol and Lauren of 

Arena UK did a wonderful job of hosting 

these finals, and getting dressage results 

up super quickly. The junior classes of 

the show jumping and dressage were 

rather disappointing, but the seniors 

more than made up for this with both the 

Preliminary and Novice classes having to 

be split. 

The junior 70cm show jumping was 

won by Scotsford Last Chance and Aoife 

Rew from Essex who also won the 80cm 

class, it was her first year competing at 

our challenge so very good wins for her 

pony. Second place was taken by Tonto 

and Cassey Grace who qualified at Eland 

Lodge, with third place going to Martha 

Deborah Norgate 

on Betty 

Ward and Drummer Boy an 

18 year old pony who was 

also 7th in the 80cm class. 

Martha is also cheerleader 

and is the one on top of the 

pyramid. In the 80 cm class 

Poppet ridden by Honey 

Harrison from Deeping St 

Nicholas was second she also 

won the 90 cm class, and third 

place was taken by Kyseniya who 

qualified at Beaver Hall and was 

ridden by Sasha Hawkins. Hollie Lewis 

riding Bonnie was second In the 90 cm 

class she qualified at Elms Farm and third 

place was taken by Abigail Courage on 

Blue Lightening who travelled all the way 

from Hexham in Northumberland to be 

with us. 

The senior 70 cm was won by Grace 

Johnson riding Royston who was due to be 

put down at 6 months due to lack of space 

he is now 11 years old and thinks he is a 

giraffe at dressage but loves show jumping 

Claire Sadler 

Grace Calvert 

and cross country as shown today, second 

place was taken by Japalouppe and 

Charlotte Boon who qualified at Sissons 

Farm, third was Sally McNaughton,one 

of our regular competitors, on Gunner 

from Driffield they qualified at Hill House. 

The same two placings in the 80 cm 

were taken by the same riders with third 

place taken by Heart Beat song with Sam 

Leeson an ex racehorse who also did the 

ESUK championships the week before 

and Cricklands Winter League finals they 

received their qualifications at Burbage 

Riding Club. First place in the 90 cm 

was taken by Japalouppe and Charlotte 

Boon finally achieving their dream of a 

first place, with Oliver Twist V ridden by 

Frankie Jones from Newcastle coming 

second, third place was won by home 

bred China’s Starmix Adorable ridden by 

Michael Suddes who also won the one 

meter class being the only competitor. 

The junior dressage started off with intro 

A which was won by Holly Taylor hart 


Jennifer Taylor 

Sharon Cooknell 

Marianne 

Brown 

Sally McNaughton 

Abigail Winterburn 

Jasmine Knapton 

riding mia Slieve Dimondz with a very 

respectable 68.2%, second was Alex Hale 

from Newton Hall on Meadowrose Little 

Owl, with third place being taken by Ella 

Twinley riding Fynnlands Casandra also 

from Newton Hall. The Preliminary 1 class 

was taken by Olivier Whiston-Riley riding 

Dennis The Menace, second was Hawkhill 

Flash ridden by Freya Bird, teddy as he is 

known at home is a 14.2 New Forest Pony 

and is six years old, they came from Eland 

Lodge. 

The Preliminary and Novice senior 

dressage classes had to be split into 

two sections to make it fair for the 

competitors. The Intro B class saw 

Marianne Brown riding Alvescott Wise 

One and watch Me taking first and second 

placings, watch Me is owned by Sharon 

Priestly and is a six year old pure bred 

Hanoverian whilst Alvescott Wise One 

is a English warm Blood and half brother 

to the winner who often does his own 

version of the test. Third place was taken 

by Becci Bishop riding Gently Does It, it 

was their first time at UK Riders Finals. 

Section A of Preliminary 13 was won by 

Deborah Norgate on Betty who qualified 

at Sissons Farm achieving 68.65% second 

was Sarah Bird on Riley from Burbage 

Riding Club with the third place going to 

Titus Lady Chocolate a Freisian/American 

trotter mare and Catriona Paterson, also 

from Sissons. 

Section B was won by Koka Crusader and 

Paige Robson with a fantastic 77.88% she 

has owned her since she was 3 years old 

so must take all the credit for the training. 

Second was Riversong ridden by Karen 

Thompson from Kesteven Rideability, 

she works in the riding school and does 

RDA work and is hoping to go to the RDA 

Nationals next year. Third place was taken 

by Fieldmaster and Sharon White another 

local horse who also came third last year. 

The Novice 28 section A saw Kerry Wright 

on Born To Do It taking the honours with 

Sharon Cooknell and Sun Delight coming 

second, third place was taken by Pendall 

Dazzler and Meghan Waring who qualified 

at Grey fern Park. 

Section B of this class once again saw 

Koka Crusader winning with Karen 

Thompson once again mirroring their 

results from the preliminary class, Joanne 

Eldridge and Cayak took the third prize. 

Cayak who travelled all the way from 

Suffolk has appeared in three films so is a 

bit of a celebrity. 

There were some classy horses in the 

Elementary 42 section with Ellie ridden by 

Charlotte Hansen and coming from Eland 

lodge taking the first prize with 70.31% 

second went to Pronto (GB) and Jennifer 

Latchford who she has owned from an 

unbroken youngster, she said it was love 

at first sight. Third place went to Galoway 

Foxy and Helen Griffiths. 

Finally we come to the two ex-racehorse 

classes which were most kindly sponsored 

by Richard Sharpe, The Preliminary 12 

was won by Claire Saddler on Our Joan 

with 72.96% second was Karen Wells on 

Maizin with 72.59% and third place was 

taken by Kerry Wright on Empire Dancer 

with 69.07%. The Novice27 saw the first 

two places going to the same horses whilst 

third place was taken by Victoria Barrass 

on College Land Boy from High Plains in 

Northumberland. 

We would like to take this opportunity to 

thank all the judges, writers, stewards and 

any other helpers especially Carol and 

Lauren of Arena UK for making it such a 

special day for our riders. 


SHOWS 

12th -14th AUGUST 2016 

REPORT AND PHOTOS BY BRENDA MARSH 

Royal Lancashire 

Show 

Supreme Ridden 

Champion - Colby - 

Aimee Houghton 

Witton Country Park in 

Blackburn became the 

new location for the 

Royal Lancashire Show this year. 

At the start of the year it wasn’t 

certain the show would go ahead 

but thanks to the enthusiasm, 

determination and a lot of hard 

work from a very small team of 

volunteers the show went ahead. 

A new location will always pose 

problems, one of the main ones being 

access and parking for both exhibitors and 

visitors attending the show. Fortunately, 

there was a very efficient grounds team 

working alongside the event management 

officials, who adapted and amended access 

gateways, parking locations and ring 

layouts as the show went on. Thankfully 

people were patient and supportive whilst 

things got altered but of course we all 

know the weather is out of our control. 

The first day of the three day show in the 

Light Horse section scheduled many of the 

In-Hand Showing classes. All three rings 

set a schedule of over 80 classes to include 

breeding and open showing for everything 

from Potential Sport Horses, Hunter 

Breeding, Pure and Part-Bred Arabians, 

Coloured Horses and Ponies plus a myriad 

of classes for the many British Native 

Ponies. 

The first ‘crowned’ champion of the show 

was in the Hunter Breeding Group and 

came from the yearlings in that group, a 

lovely rich bay, Strinesdale Marksman, 

owned by a delighted Gaynor Hester 

and shown in the ring by Yorkshireman, 

Chris Shackleton. All rings were busy 

throughout the morning, Welsh Breeds, 

with Bronze Medal Awards on offer, 

ran from early in the morning, starting 

with the Section ‘A’s, judged by Mr B 

Hyslop (Maxwell Town). After assessing 

Sec A Champion - Pinewell Storm - 

M.Higgins - Colin Tibbey 

all the group another 

yearling took the 

honours, winning his 

class then taking the ‘A’ 

Championship. There 

were some exceptional 

ponies exhibited in the 

group of classes but this 

youngster, Pinewell Storm, 

owned by M Higgins and handled by Colin 

Tibbey obviously impressed the judge 

enough to take top spot. 

Section B’s, came after the A’s in that 

ring and Laraine Price had put her lovely 

palomino pony, Waxwing Penny Jubilee 

into the very capable hands of Abbie 

Devenney and another welsh champion 

crowned. Section C’s and D’s took place 

in the afternoon with Helen Leach 

(COEDEN) and Mr D Griffiths (DAFRYN) 

judging each respectively. 

Whilst the Hunter Breeding was taking 

place in one ring, welsh in another, 

miniatures started off in the third ring, 

from the smallest to the tallest. The 

Showing Register had decided to use The 

Royal Lancashire Show as their venue for 

the Northern regional finals so had lots 

of sections over all three days. The final 

Championship on Day 1 was the Overall 

Supreme In-Hand Championship the 

title going to the five year old Section 

C stallion, Bryncarreg Alfie Boe, owned 

Sec D Stallion class winner-Callistalodge 

Hercules-David Baird - Graham Roberts. 

Arab Foal-Arabella-Natalie 

Waterman. 

Home Produced -Princess Sasha-Lorna 

Johnson. 

and bred by John Garry Watson from 

West Yorkshire, the Reserve Supreme 

came from the Section D, 2-3 yr old class, 

Coldwell Tywysoges owned by W. Ennion 

and shown by Graham Roberts. A fabulous 

end to a very successful day. 

Day two saw the ridden classes take over. 

B.S.P.S. and TSR took over Ring 1 in the 

morning, with both doing their Lead-Rein 

and First Ridden Classes. Young Madison 

Hughes had a great morning riding Tracy 

Miller’s Bouquet of Crafton she won the 

BSPS Heritage Lead-Rein class and then 

went on to be Mini Champion of the 

group. Ring two was totally dominated all 

day with B.S.P.S. Working Hunter Ponies 

including Heritage M & M Qualiers. In 

the Nursery Stakes, Rachel Barnes was 

delighted with her pony Scotgate Spot-On, 

ridden by Thomas Barnes when they won 

the class in great style. 


Ridden Reserve Sup Ch - Galliano - Susan Thompson 

Veteran class winner-Catherine White 

Supreme In-Hand Champion - Bryncarreg 

Alfie Boe - Garry Watson 

Irish Draught Winning Line-up-Hazevern 

Cardigan Bay - Catherine Dickinson-Ant 

Brooks 

Veteran class winner-Catherine White 

RI Open WH-.Zaretty - Chantelle Salkeld 

Sec.B. Champion-Waxwing Penny Jubilee- 

Laraine Price-Abbi Devenney 

When the final day began the weather 

had brightened up, ring boundaries had 

been moved and as the previous day was 

mainly ‘pony’ now it was the turn of the 

‘Horses’. First off in Ring two were the 

Royal International Open Working Hunter 

Qualifier, the set course was challenging 

and well up to the standard that will be 

at the final despite the fairly heavy going 

and tricky ground conditions. Chantelle 

Salkeld rode through on her own Zagretty 

to take first place and the Qualifying 

ticket a very close final result with only 1 

mark dividing the top two places. 

Following on were the Ridden Irish 

Draught horses in a ring that was perfectly 

designed for these Hunters, Workers and 

big ground swallowing Irish Draughts. 

Natural undulating ground with natural 

woodland features not only gave a lovely 

track but also plenty of room to gallop and 

show off their paces. Hazevern Cardigan 

Bay, owned by Catherine Dickinson 

was ridden by Ant Brooks and gave a 

superb performance, Esther Lloyd-Jones 

in second on her super grey and Lisa 

Knowles’s Bowland Lucky Be took third. 

The other two rings gave plenty of 

opportunities for competitors with the 

ever popular ‘Traditional’ coloured horses 

and ponies with more Chaps classes and 

TGCA classes. Foxlea Jazz, an eye catching 

piebald mare owned by Katie Barker from 

Settle in West Yorkshire stood as C.H.A.P.S 

In-Hand Champion giving handler Chris 

Shackleton even more glory handling this 

beautiful mare in that section. Traditional 

Gypsy Cobs were in abundance on this 

final day. The TGCA Quest for a Star 

Championship was won by Lisa Whittle 

on her stunning and prolific winning 

coloured stallion The Pied Piper. Reserve 

Champion was an In-Hand exhibitor 

Working Hunter class winner - Scotgate 

Spot On - Owner Rachel Barnes-Rider 

Thomas Barnes 

showing a lovely free moving pony Coates 

Pure Silk.. 

With so many classes, too many to give 

fair coverage to, a final mention for 

Helena Pixton riding The Blue Shade 

can be congratulated riding and winning 

all three Side Saddle Classes, Open 

Equitation, Best Horse Ridden Side 

Saddle and Concours D’elegance and 

Jessica Dunn riding Brooklands Odd Sox 

in the Open Cob and the Novice Cob and 

winning both. A few pictures have been 

added of other competitors taking part 

over the weekend. 

As the show was reaching its end 

there was only the Supreme Ridden 

Championship left, inviting Champions 

from day two and day three to take part. 

Sadly only a few had returned to take part. 

The judges conferred and pulled forward 

the stunning grey Maxi cob, ‘Colby’ owned 

by Hazel Lund Reserve Supreme going to 

a lovely non-traditonal skewbald, Gallileo, 

both being local to the Blackburn area. 

Quest for a Star Ch - The Pied Piper - Lisa 

Whittle 


PONY CLUB 

23rd - 24th JULY 2016 

BUCKMINSTER PARK 

On 23rd and 24th July, the Belvoir 

Hunt Branch of The Pony Club 

organised the East Midlands 

Area Eventing in the beautiful 

setting of Buckminster Park, nr 

Melton Mowbray Leicestershire, 

with 350 competitors across 

classes from 1.10m Open, 

through 1m, 90cm and a new 

80cm class. 

Area Eventing 

East Midlands (Area 6) Qualifier for The Stonar Pony 

Club Eventing Championships, Cholmondeley Castle, 

Cheshire. 

An interesting SJ track was 

cleverly designed by Beau 

Wood, to make use of the tree 

in the arena, and required 

smart riding to gain a clear 

round. 

The XC course was designed and 

built by Guy Herbert, of the Burghley 

Horse Trials course building team, 

with help from Kate Letchford and Harry 

Park, organisers of Buckminster BE, 

and the Buckminster Estate and Farms 

teams. Significant ground work was 

done to ensure fantastic going for the 

horses, and 350 competitors enjoyed the 

chance to gallop around this beautiful 

parkland. It used some of the same 110 

and 1m fences as Buckminster BE, but 

with more technical options as befits a 

Championship qualifier and a unique 

route around the scenic Buckminster 

Trout Lake, plus specific PC90 and PC80 

courses, which are not available at the BE 

event. 

Qualifying for the Open Championships 

were the Belvoir Open Team of Lucy 

Scholl, Amelia Scholl, Rosie Rollinson and 

Marianne Knipe, who are pictured with 

the impressive Hunts Trophy, which dates 

An earnest team course walk in progress 

Charlotte Fray and Firefly from 

the Fitzwilliam qualifying for the 

Championships as an individual 

Lucy Scholl and Berryhouse Belvoir 

Member won the Open qualifier and in the 

winning team 

back to the 1950’s and Individuals: Alida 

Tysterman from the Fitzwilliam and Alice 

Turner from the Burghley. 

In the Intermediate, PC100 class, the 

Burghley Lion Bridge Team of Greta 

Mason, Lucy Daly, Maddie Price and 

Catherine Davies won, to be joined at 

the Championships by The Blankney 

Hunt team of James Black, Hollie Jepson, 

Florence White and Ella Marshall. 

Individuals who qualified were Lucy 

Robinson of the Meynell, Charlotte Fray, 

Fitzwilliam, Louise Taylor and Elicia 

Miller, Rufford; Izzy White and Oliver 

Jackson, South Notts; Louise Bodily, 

Burghley and Ella Frow of the South Wold 

(North). 

Louise Bodily and Jardo S from Burghley 

PC who won PC 100 Section C and qualified 

Elicia Miller and Sunny Bay from Rufford PC 

won PC 100 Section D and qualified 

For the Novice, PC90 class on Sunday, the 

winners were the Meynell team of Sammy 

Harvey, Lydia Balls, Lucy D’angibau 

and Isabelle Clark, who will be joined 

at the Championships by the Woodland 

Pytchley Team of Ella Hammond, Harriet 

Middleton, Charlotte Parsley and Jake 

Surl, together with the High Peak Hunt 

team of Lucy Bednall, Jess Sutton, Ailis 

Mctaggart and Tara O’Rourke. PC90 

Individuals who qualified were Charlotte 

Kemsley-Pein of the Fernie; Elise Cunliffe, 

Cottesmore; Claudia Campbell, Burghley; 

and Georgia Wright of the Scunthorpe and 

District. 

There was also the first running of a 

popular PC80 class, with a new course 

of 80cm XC fences built by Guy Herbert 


Lydia Balls and Banner from the Meynell Hunt winning Section K PC90 

Phoebe Lyle and Misty One of the youngest competitors at 10 

years old from Belvoir Pony Club jumping a lovely clear cross 

country in the PC80 

Greta Mason and Cafre First Melody from 

Burghley PC winning the PC100 Section A 

and qualified 

Ella Hammond and Alfie from the Woodland Pychley won PC 90 Section J 

using many of the Belvoir’s fence they 

also use at their popular JOE and Hunter 

Trial at Ropsley. This included a fun team 

competition, a forerunner of The Pony 

Club Landrover Regional Competitions 

that will include eventing as well as the 

current show jumping and dressage for 

2017. 

The Mega Meynells team won the PC80, 

with the Burton Hunt Hurricanes 2nd and 

the Burton Hunt Spitfires 3rd. 

Organiser Tricia Pedlar commented “ 

It was fantastic to welcome so many 

competitors from right across the East 

Midlands to the Area Eventing. We had 

great support from so many people, 

including our hosts the Tollemache Family 

and the Buckminster Estate team; Kate 

and the Buckminster BE team including 

Jen Caley who led a very efficient scoring 

team, Guy and Philip Herbert for expert 

XC and ground care input, Beau Wood 

and our BS judges Sarah Whitford and 

Kevin Jackson, our sponsors and suppliers 

that we were able to put on a worthy 

championship for our members. 

Sophie Pedlar and Lux on your Side from Belvoir PC 

going double clear in the PC100 

Belvoir Hunt Open Team DC Rosie Rollinson, Amelia Scholl, Lady Tollemache, Lucy Scholl 


EVENTING 

Photos by Julia Shearwood 

28th-31st JULY 2016 

Connie Warde-Aldam & Chilli Chap 1st 

Junior 1* 

Frickley BE is Firmly 

On the 

Map! 

Frickley Hall firmly established itself 

as a major UK eventing venue, when 

over the period 28th-31st of July 

2016, it hosted the National Under 18 

Championships, by very kind permission 

of Mr Charlie and Mrs Jayne Warde-Aldam. 

Each of the National classes involved eight 

teams of ten riders, representing different 

areas of Great Britain. There were prizes 

for the best individuals, as well as the best 

teams. 

U18s Frickley Park championships 

Sam York reports…. 

We are all very proud of our Midland riders, 

it takes a lot of work and dedication for our 

young riders to get themselves prepared 

and qualified for the championships each 

year and it’s always difficult to decide who 

will be going on the competitive strong 

teams that represent our region. We felt we 

had a great team of horses and riders for 

both the 100 championships and the 1* and 

that we were as already “in it to win it” the 

well-known Midlands moto. 

We arrived early on the Wednesday 

morning to set up the Midlands HQ and 

the very “can do” Frickley organising 

team were amazing right from the start, 

each team had a regional lorry park so we 

could be based together and that made 

communications much easier and it really 

felt like a championship event straight 

away. We had our Midlands stables all 

together and we started preparations for 

the important trot ups. 

The horses look amazing as did the 

riders now wearing their all-important 

regional jackets, massive thank you to 

Noble Outfitters for their very generous 

sponsorship of the fabulous jackets and to 

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for the 

cross country skins and their continued 

support for our Midlands U18 riders some 

of which have been current university 

students at NTU while representing the 

midlands region. 

The first trot up saw all the Midlands 

horses accepted and although we knew we 

had a sound team it’s always a tense time. 

The dressage was a fantastic setting in 

front of the main house and gave the event 

a real championship feel, the 100 riders 

Lucy Robinson & Red Jazz 8th Junior 

1* 

and the 1* riders ran at the same time 

which was a little tricky for us Coaches 

but as ever we worked well as a team and 

all riders were helped with their warm 

ups where needed and very much the 

team support from parents and Midlands 

supporters to ensure all the riders were 

in the ring, looking amazing, focused 

and relaxed as possible. We pulled out 

some excellent dressage scores. We ended 

up with Midlands in the lead after the 

dressage! 

With dressage out of the way the endless 

course walks began and a lot of tactical talk 

being done. Having measured the course 

length we already knew that the time for 

the 100 was very doable but the time for 

the 1* was going to be very influential. 

This is where straight options and very 

economical lines around the whole course 

would be needed. 

The courses had a hint of old fashioned 

galloping design to them, up to height 

and bold riding required but both also 

had enough technical questions to keep 

the riders on their toes and a brave but 

thinking rider was going to be needed. 

We had our riders well informed about 

how the course was riding, all riders gave 

feedback as soon as they returned off the 

course especially our early riders and we 

had spotters around the course feeding 

back to us coaches in the collecting ring, 

and we even took advantage of the use 

of smart phones to relay videos of riders 

Emily Hobson 

and Anouar 

1st BE100 

Sec C 

jumping through combinations for the 

remaining riders to watch in the collecting 

ring to help them understand how best to 

ride those fences as well as help increase 

their confidence that they could jump them 

well. 

Saturday night was focused around some 

well-deserved celebrations but also a lot 

of attention on the wonderful horses, so 

plenty of cold treatments for their legs, 

walking and grazing in hand to ensure 

they all come out bouncing, fit and happy 

the next morning. And they did! We only 

had one horse that we did not present 

as the horse was not 100% and horse’s 

welfare is always at the top of priority 

list, and as disappointing as it is, there is 

always another day. We also had a very 

unfortunate fall for one rider on the cross 

country course, which was such a shame as 

they were flying up to that point. 

Show jumping was tough and up to height 

and a technical test for these young riders 

and for some slightly tired horses that gave 

it their all the day before. 

Our 100 riders did an amazing job and six 

of our ten riders went clear and this gave 

our top four riders an amazing finish with 


Emilia Proctor and Larksbelle 1st BE90 

Sec I 

Fiona Davidson and Cranny Hill Chosen 1st 

Novice Sec K 

all four finishing on their dressage score 

and meaning we won the 100 regional 

championship! All the riders play a really 

important part in the winning as they all 

support each other so much and all build 

the winning attitude between them, but 

the top four scores do count and that went 

to Lauren Miller riding Wisla on a penalty 

score of 32, Stephanie Faulkner riding Spot 

on Finale with a penalty score of 33.9, India 

Pover on Baydale Jupiter with a penalty 

score of 34.1 and Molly Brown on Ifan with 

a penalty score of 35.4 

But we cannot not mention all the other 

great riders and horses close on the tail of 

these top scoring riders. Ellie Healy, Oliver 

Jackson (this month’s cover star), Alice 

Kilham, Jennie Elliott, Emelia Petchell and 

Ella Frow. 

The 1* show jumping was a big track and 

it was very clever course building which 

made it a true championship course with 

a tight time as well. This course required 

a really competent rider who could work 

through the gears and keep the horses 

really forward yet careful and a lot of 

related distances and influential turns back 

onto fences. The course was proving to be 

very influential and this was a very nerve 

wracking time as a coach on the floor. 

So we had 8 riders out of the ten to take 

forward. And they were never more focused 

and ready to try and retain the Midlands 

championship status from last year. 

And there was nothing in it, we went into 

the show jumping in a very strong position, 

but the course was really challenging 

everyone, there were only a handful of 

clear rounds overall, but we went into it 

with great confidence knowing that we had 

done our training and the riders could hold 

their nerve and we could maintain their 

position. Unfortunately it didn’t go quite 

to plan but nobody did anything wrong 

Stephanie Faulkner and Spot on Finale 8th 

BE100u18 

it was just a big ask for some relatively 

tired horses most of which doing their first 

championship three day event. One horse 

slipped slightly off a sharp corner, one just 

touched the planks that stayed for ages 

but then fell and one breathed on a fence 

coming out of the combination and it fell, 

but that is how it goes sometimes and we 

really couldn’t be prouder of each and 

every one of them. 

But we were still right on the winners’ 

tails and only one showjump pole down 

between 80 horses behind the deserved 

winner’s from Eastern region. Our top four 

scorers consisted of Lucy Robinson riding 

Red Jazz, Emily Grace on Direct Region, 

Harry Stott on Its Sharon’s Choice, and 

Elicia Miller riding Gentleman George. 

The rest of the team consisted of Lucy 

Frankham, Heidi Coy, Lucy Scholl, Imi 

McCance, Victoria Hopkinson and Lucy 

Varley, again the whole team contribute 

and build that all important team 

confidence that puts the results on the 

board and they really are all winners in our 

eyes! 

Other Weekend Successes! 

The event, however, was not just about 

the National Under 18 classes. Several of 

our local riders did well in the many other 

classes, which were available for all levels 

of experience. 

Ellie Clarke won the Atlas Equestrian BE 

90 sec H on Mrs Helen Marsh’s Lex IV. 

In Henkel BE 90 sec P double clears saw 

ribbons for two of our local riders. Sophie 

Johnson took 3rd with her Carra Chillout 

Lauren Miller and Wisla 4th BE100u18 

and Daisy-may Guest made further 

progress with her Pinwizard, to claim 8th 

place. 

Emily Hobson, from Moorhouse had a 

good win in the Argo Feeds BE 100 sec C 

with Ms Victoria Mudd’s Anouar, finishing 

on 31.6, after a 30.8 dressage. Mrs Laura 

Greenhalgh, partnering Mrs Sarah Reeve’s 

Stanhopes Travelling Man, won Clipper 

Group BE 100 sec D on their dressage score 

of 30. In the same class, Scott Wallace took 

the blue rosette on his Miserden Solitaire. 

The same rider, with one of his other rides, 

Dycho, also claimed another second place 

in Ridings Equine sponsored BE 100 sec 

E. Again, a few XC time faults between 

him and the red. Also in that section, 

Leigh Walker and her Karina recorded a 

double clear but 6.8 time faults meant they 

could not finish better than ninth, on that 

occasion. In Rudding Park BE 100 Plus sec 

G, the success story of Sarah Colgan and 

Machno Radience continued, with another 

win. Mrs Sally Hoyle’s black gelding 

has since qualified for the Badminton 

Mitsubishi Motors Cup in 2017. In the same 

class at Frickley, Tina Canton was third on 

Foxisle Reflection. 

Savills Intermediate Novice saw an 

excellent win for Windy Miller and Nicola 

Baguley, which included a fine dressage 

score of 25.0. Fiona Davidson was always 

in contention on her Lissyegan Junior Guy 

with her 26.8 dressage but 6.8 time faults 

was only good enough for second place. 

A great pity, because that result cost the 

accomplished Leics based rider a hattrick, 

as she won both novice classes. The 

Bloomfield Horseboxes Novice sec K went 

to Cranny Hill Chosen and the Throstle 

Nest Saddlery Novice sec L to Foxfield 

Chanteuse. 

Holly Needham and Strike a Pose 3rd 

Junior 1* 

The Whole Team 


FEATURE 

SHOWS 

Photos by | NUMBER | web 

24th JULY 2016 

Springwood 

Riding Club 

Supreme Open 

Show 

Springwood Riding Club. Horsley, 

Derbyshire had a very well attended 

Supreme Open Show on Sunday 

24th July. The quality of horses/ 

ponies was as in all their shows 

very good. The classes were all 

well attended and the Judges 

had a hard time to split the 

points in judging them all. 

All the sections had their 

champions right down to the 

Handy Pony. You may think 

WHY have Handy Pony at an 

Open Show, the younger sisters 

and brothers enjoy the class while 

older ones are competing and it’s 

fun. 

The judges were all very good, 

conscientious and patient with all in the 

classes. The committee did a sterling job 

of putting together and running the whole 

day. Well done Springwood Riding Club a 

great day was had by all. 

The winner of the Prosecco Raffle was 

Amy Jones from A.J. Equestrian. 

Reserve Supreme 

Honey Fellows and 

Rockbury Bolero 

Supreme of Show Jasmine Radford and Romanno Talk Talk 

Danielle Hobson 

Daisy Hewitt 

In Hand Champion Louise Fellows and 

Bardwell Sweet William 

Brooke Pickering and 

Newton Prince Bertie 1st 

M&M WH Small Breeds 

Kelsie Poyser Dee’s 

Churchill d’Archie Dressage 

Champion 

Georgia Hardy 

and Kouros 

Sweet William 

Liala Warrington and Pinky 

Working Hunter Champion Kerrilee 

Wilson-Smith and Silver Maddigen 


Your 

Events Calendar For The Month Ahead 

THURSDAY 1ST 

SEPTEMBER 

Burghley Horse Trials 

Stamford 

www.burghley-horse.co.uk/ 01780 752131 

The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 

British Eventing 

www.britisheventing.com 

Joanna Jackson Clinic 

Crow Wood Equestrian Centre 

www.crowwoodequestrian. 

com 01282 471906 

Evening Showjumping 

Homestead Livery Riding Club 

www.facebook.co.uk/ 

HomesteadLiveryRidingClub 07980135519 

Training Clinic with Pam Prickett 

Myerscough College Equestrian Centre 

www.myerscough.ac.uk 01995 642115 

Express ODE 

Northallerton Equestrian Centre 

www.northallertonequestriancentre.co.uk 

01609 772942 

Own a Pony Day 

Oldmoor Farm Riding 

www.oldmoorfarmridingschool.com 

07729529042 

Bs Junior Academy 

Port Royal Equestrian and Exhibition Centre 

www.portroyaleec.co.uk 07950 819267 

Cross Country Clinic 

Trentvalley Equestrian Centre 

www.tvequestrian.co.uk 07821 900838 

FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 

Richmond (2) 

British Eventing, Yorkshire 


Evening Maxi Jumping 

Brooksby Equestrian Centre 

www.brooksbyequestrian. 

co.uk/ 01664 855333 

Friday Night Jumping 

Championship League 

Bulby Equestrian Centre 

www.bulbysatbles.com 07791 976044 

Sarah Kingwells Dressage Training 


www.dressagetrainerlancs.com 

07706 028652 

Novice and Nervous Evening 

Showjumping 

Moorhouse Equestrian Centre & Saddlery 

www.moorhouse-equestrian.co.uk 

01977 642109 

Junior Friday Club with Helen Roddy 



01609 772942 

Full Pony Day 



SATURDAY 3RD 

SEPTEMBER 

British Showjumping - Juniors 

Aintree International Equestrian Centre 

www.aintreeequestriancentre.co.uk 

0151 522 2949 

Unaffiliated Dressage 

Croft Top Farm Rossendale and 

Hyndburn Equestrian Centre 

www.crofttop.co.uk 01706 213635 

Kate Cowell Dressage Training 



com 01282 471906 

Kate Cowell Dressage Clinic 

Eland Lodge Equestrian 

www.elandlodge.com 01283 575856 

Cookridge Dressage 

Furzileas Cookridge Dressage 

07432 714520 

Rspca Horse Show 

Hopton Horse Centre 

www.rspca-halifaxandhuddersfield.org.uk 

07802 907032 

September Dressage Competition 

LegUp Equestrian 

www.legupequestrian.co.uk 

Nervous and Novice Show Jumping 

Milton Equestrian Centre 

www.miltonec.co.uk 07768 853308 

Dressage 



Minimus Showjumping 



01609 772942 

Notts Derby Horse Show Saturday 5 of 6 

Longmoor Lane Show Ground 

www.nottsderbyhorseshow. 

com 0115 854 2710 

Working Hunter Clinic - Michael Cooper 

PRC Showground 

www.pennineridingclub.com 07783 979668 

Group Training Clinic - 

Flatwork or Jumping 

Professional Equine Services 

www.professionalequineservices.co.uk 

07791 792711 

Red House Cross Country Open Day 

Red House Estate Equestrian 

www.redhouseyork.com 01904 738256 

Combined Training and 

Clear Round Jumping 

Vale View Equestrian 

www.valeviewequestrian. 

co.uk 01664 823739 

Trailblazers Dressage 



co.uk 01664 823739 

York and District Riding Club 

Summer Dressage Series 

York & District Riding Club 

www.ydrc.co.uk 01904 491992 

SUNDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 

British Showjumping - Seniors (Cat 2) 



0151 522 2949 

Ardsley Horse and Pony Club Show 

Ardsley Horse and Pony Club 

www.ardsleyhpc.co.uk 07849 941915 

September 

Vale View Equestrian, Old Dalby, Melton 

Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 3LX 

Saturday 3rd Trailblazer Dressage 

Saturday 3rd Combined Training 

Sunday 4th British Dressage 

Tuesday 6th Clear Round Jumping 

Tuesday 6th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Wednesday 7th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Thursday 8th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Friday 9th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Saturday 10th Trailblazer Dressage & Trailblazers Show Jumping 

Sunday 11th SEIB - Arena Eventing 2016 series 

Monday 12th Andrew Fletcher Dressage Training 

Monday 12th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 



Wednesday 14th British Dressage 

Saturday 17th SEIB - Arena Eventing 2016 series Championship 

Sunday 18th SEIB - Arena Eventing 2016 series Championship 


Saturday 24th Trailblazer Dressage & Trailblazers Show Jumping 

Sunday 25th British Dressage 



Wednesday 28th Caroline Moore Event Clinic 

Thursday 29th 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 Unaffiliated National 

Championships. 

Dressage – we do trailblazers, affiliated & unaffiliated 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 late entry. Payment must be made at 

time of booking to confirm your entry, and is non-refundable once paid. 

Please note dates may be subject to 

changes at the Centre’s discretion 

For more information on all of these events 

and more please visit our website 

www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk 

Tel: 01664 823739 


Your 


Barleyfields Open Show 

(Sash and Medal Show) 

Barleyfields Riding Club 

www.barleyfields.com/ridingclub.asp 

07743 816457 

Showjumping Derby Day 

Barton Equestrian Centre 

www.bartonec.co.uk 

01995 640033 

Unaffiliated Derby Day 


www.bartonec.co.uk 01995 640033 

Unaffiliated Showjumping 


www.brooksbyequestrian.co.uk/ 

01664 855333 

Dcs Riding Club Open Show, 

Equestrian Life, Royal London 

Dcs Riding Club 07855 270331 

Horseware National 

Hunter Trial Qualifier 


www.elandlodge.com 

01283 575856 

Horseware National Hunter 

Trial Qualifier Pairs 



SEPTEMBER 

Friday 2nd September 

Tack Sale 

Sunday 4th September 


Chantrey Championships Showing 

Hallamshire Show Ground 

www.hallamshireridingsociety.co.uk/ 

07813 027161 


Hargate Equestrian 

www.hargateequestrian. 

co.uk 01283 734981 

Senior British Showjumping Cat 1 Show 



co.uk 01283 734981 

Open Showjumping Competition 

High Peak Riding Club 

www.highpeakridingclub.co.uk 

07816 989339 

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 

Dressage Clinic With Grand 

Prix Rider Leonie Smith 

Lanehead Stables 

www.daneswooddressage.co.uk/ 

07773 271078 

Wednesday 7th September 

Tom Whitaker Clinic 

Saturday 10th September 

Julie Frizzell Clinic 

Sunday 25th September 


NEW WEBSITE 

All schedules can now be found at 

www.elmsfarmec.com/events-calendar-online-entries/ 

www.elmsfarmec.com Tel: 07791 934738 

British Dressage 


www.myerscough.ac.uk 

01995 642115 




01995 642115 




01609 772942 

British Showjumping Seniors Cat 1 



Dressage 



Prospect Farm Show 

Unaffiliated - Bonanza 

07545 995931 

Qh Pleasure Ride 

Quorn Hunt Monday Country 

07834 488437 

Ripley Riders Club - Club Show 

- Open to Non Members 

Ripley Riders Club 

www.ripleyriders.org.uk 

07931 709733 

High Hoyland Open Hunter Trial 

Rockwood Harriers Pony Club 

01924 494865 

Scarborough and District Riding Club 

Scarborough and District Riding Club 

www.scarboroughridingclub 

0798 0398 481 

Soar Valley - Club Show 

Soar Valley Riding Club 

www.svrc.co.uk 07872 860831 

South Bradford Riding Club 

SBRA.co.uk 07967 895220 

Sport Endurance Swingate Farm Ride 

Sport Endurance East Midlands Group 

www.sportendurance.co.uk/ 

Events/Ride-Events/Swingate- 

Farm-2016.aspx 01283 810011 

Club Show With Cricklands Qualifiers 

Springwood Riding Club 

springwoodridingclub.weebly. 

com 07967 671002 

Thorngumbald Horse and 

Pony Show (And Dog Show) 

Thorngumbald Horse and Pony Show 

07855 355637 




co.uk 01664 823739 

Harlaxton Horse and Pony Fun Day 2016 

Village Farm 

07722 087479 

Unaffiliated *Dressage to Music* 

Aldham Mill Farm 

www.facebook.com/Aldham-Mill-Farmlivery-996508167040307/ 

07790 629328 

MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 

Sarah Kingswell Flat Clinic 



Junior Monday Club With Helen Roddy 



01609 772942 

Ian Brown Tuition 



01609 772942 

TUESDAY 6TH 

SEPTEMBER 

Senior British Showjumping 

Church Farm Livery Stables 

www.churchfarmequestrian. 

co.uk 07768 314070 

British Dressage Have a Go Day 



com 01282 471906 

Evening Beginner/novice Showjumping 



Training Clinic With Pam Prickett 



Tuesday Evening Unaffiliated 

Showjumping 


www.northallertonequestriancentre. 

co.uk 01609 772942 

Caroline Moore Event Clinic 



co.uk 01664 823739 

Clear Round Jump Training 



co.uk 01664 823739 

Adult Camp 

Witham Villa Equestrian Centre 

www.withamvilla.co.uk 01455 282694 

WEDNESDAY 7TH 

SEPTEMBER 

Wednesday Night Unaffiliated 

Showjumping 



Katy Pallas Beginners Dressage Clinic 



com 07743 028289 




Shooting Stars Evening Show Jumping 



01670 823042 





Your 




www.portroyaleec.co.uk 

07950 819267 




Dressage 






co.uk 01664 823739 

THURSDAY 8TH 

SEPTEMBER 

Indoor Show Jumping 

Aldham Mill Farm 

07721 628043 

Evening Dressage 



co.uk/ 01664 855333 

Evening Unaffiliated Dressage 



com 01282 471906 

Evening Nags and Rags Dressage 



HomesteadLiveryRidingClub 

07980135519 

Training Thursday Pyo 



01609 772942 

British Dressage - Three Day Show 

Sheepgate Equestrian 

www.sheepgate.co.uk 01205 870236 




co.uk 01664 823739 

Dressage 


www.withamvilla.co.uk 

01455 282694 

FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 

Evening Mini Jumping 



co.uk/ 01664 855333 

Horse Sales/viewing Evening 




Unaffiliated Evening Show Jumping 


www.miltonec.co.uk 

07768 853308 




co.uk 01609 772942 

Clear Round Show Jumping 

Evening - 60cms - 80cm 

Patrington Mill 

www.patringtonmillshowyard.co.uk 

07707 725792 

British Dressage Camp 

Richmond Equestrian Centre 

www.richmondec.co.uk 01748 811295 




co.uk 01664 823739 

SATURDAY 10TH 

SEPTEMBER 

British Dressage Weekend 



0151 522 2949 

Elite Showing 

Arena UK 

www.arenauk.com 01476 591569 




Frickley Park (2) 



Senior British Showjumping 

Church Farm 


co.uk 07768 314070 

Crain Syke Showjumping Day 

Crain Syke, Crain Syke Farm 

07805 399507 

Eldwick Riding Club Dressage Event 

Eldwick Riding Club 

www.eldwickridingclub.co.uk 07786 136080 

Fairview Farm - 12 Noon Start 

Fairvew Farm Riding Club 

www.fairviewequestrian.com 01623 793549 







01609 772942 

Dressage Points Show 

Osbaldeston Riding Club 

www.osbaldestonrc.co.uk 01254 813159 

Bs Juniors 



Dressage 



Bs Junior Academy 



Level 1, 2 and 3 Affiliated 

British Trec Competition 

Trec Lincolnshire 

www.treclincolnshire.co.uk/ 

diary.html 07818 080046 

Championship Novice/ 

nervous Showjumping 



Tbc Sue Chadwick Cross Country Clinic 

Turbury Equisport, Far Turbury Farm 

www.turburyequisport.co.uk 07789 265973 




co.uk 01664 823739 

Trailblazers Showjumping 



co.uk 01664 823739 

SUNDAY 11TH 

SEPTEMBER 

Aire Valley Riding Club 4th Points Show 

Aire Valley Riding Club 

www.airevalleyridingclub. 

com 07946 537920 

Pleasure Ride - Wolvey Le10 3ld 

Atherstone Hunt 

www.atherstonehunt.co.uk 

07590 776946 

Barlow Show 

Barlow Hunt 

www.barlowhunt.org.uk 07713 167778 

Tiny Tots Show 




Birtle Riding Centre 

birtleridingcentre.co.uk 0161 764 6573 

Combined Training 



co.uk/ 01664 855333 

Junior British Showjumping 

Church Farm 


co.uk 07768 314070 

End of Season Open Trophy Show 



Hargate Open Show 



co.uk 01283 734981 

High Moor Open Show 

High Moor Open Show 

www.highmooropen.co.uk 

01246 270748 

Homestead Riding Club Show 



HomesteadLiveryRidingClub 07980 135519 

SEPTEMBER DIARY DATES 

Saturday 10th 

Nervous and Novice Championships 

Sunday 18th 

Trailblazer Dressage 

Sunday 25th 

Interclub Annual Team Championships 

Friday 30th 

Friday Night Showjumping 

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 


Your 


Grand Slam Sunday Show Jumping 



01670 823042 


Ledston Equine Clinic 07827 291115 

Open Autumn Bonazna 

Long Eaton Riding Club 

www.long-eaton-riding-club.co.uk 

07929 164501 

Combined Training and Dressage 

Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre 

www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240 




01609 772942 




07950 819267 

Rotary Club of Church Wilne 

Sponsored Charity Horse Ride 

Rotary Club of Church Wilne 

www.churchwilnerotary.org.uk 

Show Jumping - Lead Rein Up to 85 Cms 

Royston Horse and Pony Club 

0772 5311687 

ONLINE SHOP 

www.miltonec.co.uk/shop 

Charity Have a Go Show 



Tong Showcase 

Showcase Media 

www.showcaseshowingseries.com 

07840 883476 

South Kilworth Riding Club Show 

www.skrc.co.uk 07927 911906 

Tbc Sue Chadwick Cross Country Clinic 

Turbury Equisport 

www.turburyequisport.co.uk 

07789 265973 

Willberrywonderpony-Dressage 

@ Mill Lane Stables Cash Prizes 

Mill Lane Stables 

07976 938119 

Seib Arena Eventing Series 



co.uk 01664 823739 

West of Yore Low Lindrick Fun Ride 

West of Yore Hunt Supporters 

www.westofyorehunt.co.uk 01765 677792 

MONDAY 12TH 

SEPTEMBER 

Victoria Spalding Physio Clinic 

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 


www.crowwoodequestrian.com 

01282 471906 

Jane Perbedy Clinic 


www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240 

Junior Monday Club with Helen Roddy 



co.uk 01609 772942 




01609 772942 

Andrew Fletcher Dressage Training 



co.uk 01664 823739 




co.uk 01664 823739 

TUESDAY 13TH 

SEPTEMBER 

Summer Unaffiliated Dressage 



Jo Graham Dressage Training 


www.crowwoodequestrian.com/ 

Equine Physiotherapy Clinic 

Faldingwood Livery and Rehab 

07887 953339 

Unaffiliated Evening Dressage 



co.uk 01283 734981 

Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping 



co.uk 01283 734981 

Training Clinic with Pam Prickett 




Showjumping 



01609 772942 

Jm Equestrian Show X 

Todburn Equestrian Centre 

www.todburnequestriancentre.co.uk 

07815 297024 




co.uk 01664 823739 




co.uk 01664 823739 

Wednesday 14th September 




0151 522 2949 

Clear Round Jumping 






lanefarmlivery.blogspot.co.uk 01670 823042 







Dressage 



Senior British Show Jumping 






co.uk 01664 823739 

THURSDAY 15TH 

SEPTEMBER 

Cathy Burrell Clinic 



co.uk 01609 772942 

Series Finale Express ODE 



co.uk 01609 772942 

Nicola Sheard Jumping Clinic 




Evening Maxi Jumping 



co.uk/ 01664 855333 



Bulby Hall Equestrian Centre 

www.bulbystables.com 07791 976044 


Caistor Equestrian Centre 

www.caistorequestriancentre. 

com 01472 859341 

Showing Clinic with Sarah Field 





Northallerton Equestrian Centre, Myers Lane 


co.uk 01609 772942 

Steph Cooper Dressage Clinic 

Northallerton Equestrian Centre, Myers Lane 


co.uk 01609 772942 

Rockwood Harrier Pony 

Club Equine Car Boot 

Rockwood Harriers Pony Club 07876 404473 


Your 


Dressage Clinic With Leonie Smith 


www.turburyequisport.co.uk 

07789 265 973 

SATURDAY 17TH 

SEPTEMBER 

Stokesley Show 

The Showground 

www.stokesleyshow.org.uk/ 

01845 587158 

Allerton Park 



Arena Eventing 






www.dressagetrainerlancs. 

com 07706 028652 

Glenroyd-Inhand/ Ridden Showing 

Glenroyd 

www.facebook.com/ 

events/756667991084010/ 07484 160156 

Unaffiliated Show Jumping 



British Showjumping 



Dressage Competition 


www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240 

British Showjumping Seniors 



01609 772942 

Endeavour Express Eventing 

Norton Disney Equestrian 

www.nortondisneyequestrian. 

com 01522 874045 

Family Fun Day Inc Mini Showjumping 



Jm Equestrian Northern 

Arena Showcross 



Seib Arena Eventing Series 



co.uk 01664 823739 

SUNDAY 18TH 

SEPTEMBER 

Accrington and District 

Riding Club Points Show 

Accrington and District Riding Club 

www.accringtonridingclub.c.uk 

07947 830550 

Adrc Club Points Show No 6 

Atherstone and District Riding Club 

www.atherstoneanddistrictridingclub.co.uk 

01455 238515 

Unaffiliated Dressage/ 

team Quest/my Quest 

Birtle Riding Centre, 

birtleridingcentre.co.uk 0161 764 6573 

One Day Event 

Burton Hunt Branch of The Pony Club 

branches.pcuk.org/burton 07974 696325 

Showjumping Derby Day 

Church Farm 


co.uk 07768 314070 

In the Spotlight Show 




Katy Pallas Beginners Dressage Clinic 



com 077430 28289 

Pikeur Unaffiliated Team One Day Event 



Open Showcross 

Hallamshire Riding Society 

www.hallamshireridingsociety.co.uk 

/ 07813 027161 

Holme House Farm 

Equestrian Showcross 

Holme House Farm Equestrian 

www.holmehousefarmequestrian.co.uk 

01909 730247 

Homestead Dressage Competition 




Homestead Mini ODE 




Kirkby in Ashfield Riding 

Club Open Show 

Kirkby in Ashfield Riding Club 

www.kirkbyridingclub.co.uk 01773 603201 

Laffak Riding Club 

Laffak Riding Club 

www.laffakrc.org.uk 01514 865128 



lanefarmlivery.blogspot.co.uk 01670 823042 


Ledston Equine Centre 

07827291115 




Mini ODE 



01609 772942 

Festival of Showjumping 



Dressage 



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 

96th Flintham & District Ploughing 

Match & Agricultural Show 

Light Horse 

Section 

Thursday 22nd September, 2016 

to be held at 

Grange Farm • Cotham Lane • Hawton 

Newark • Nottinghamshire • NG24 3RJ 

by kind permission of 

F E Pykett & Sons 

Classes include: 

Open Cob, Open Riding Horse, Hunters, Ladies Hunter, 

Cleveland Bay, Working Hunter 

All enquiries and entries to: 

Mrs Chris Graham, Light Horse Secretary 

25 Beverley Drive • Kimberley • Nottingham • NG16 2TW 

Tel: 01159 459087 Mobile: 07908 596983 E-mail: chrisgraham10@hotmail.co.uk 

www.flinthamploughingmatch.co.uk 

Closing date for postal entries September 17th 2016 

There will be a catalogue produced for postal entries only 


Your 







07834 488437 

Indoor Dressage Show 

Rearsby Lodge Riding Club 

www.rearsbylodge.com 0116 2871662 

Emma Chapman Clinic 



Pony British Show Jumping 



Kirkdale Guided Ride 

(North York Moors) 

Ride Yorkshire 

www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 

Ripley Riders Club - Club Show 

- Open to Non Members 

Ripley Riders Club 

www.ripleyriders.org.uk 07931 709733 

Show Jumping - Lead Rein Up to 85 Cms 

Royston Horse and Pony Club 

07725 311687 

Shibden Dale Riding Club 

- Event Details Tbc 

Shibden Dale Riding Club 

www.shibdendale.co.uk 01274 672010 

Showing Coloureds Ribbons 

and Dreams Show 

Showing Coloureds 


South Lincs Riding Club 

www.southlincsridingclub. 

co.uk 07881 831109 

Club Show With Cricklands Qualifiers 

Springwood Riding Club 

springwoodridingclub.weebly. 

com 07967 671002 

St Catherine’s Hospice 

Sponsored Pleasure Ride 

Staintondale Hunt Branch of Pony Club 

07979 357190 

Tsr horsezone.co.uk North 

East Showing Regional Final 

The Showing Register 

www.theshowingregister.co.uk 

Mhsc Spring ODE and Show 


www.todburnequestriancentre.co.uk 

07815 297024 

Unaffiliated Show Jumping 

Competition 


www.turburyequisport.co.uk 07789 265973 

SOUTH WOLD HUNT SOUTH BRANCH 

EQUESTRIAN TABLE TOP SALE 

AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS 

CAKE STALL AND REFRESHMENTS 

Saturday 1 st October 2016 

Spilsby Pavillion 

Ancaster Avenue Spilsby PE23 5HL 

Registered Charity No. 1050146 

Sellers 9am £5 single table £9 double table 

Buyers 10am until 12 noon 50p entry 

Table bookings contact Liz Madeley ADC 

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Hunter Trials 

Wheelton Pony Club 

http://branches.pcuk.org/wheelton/ 

disciplines/hunter-trials/ 


Yorkshire Dressage 

aldhammillequestrian.co.uk/events.html 

07721 628043 

MONDAY 19TH 

SEPTEMBER 

Major Show Jumping Championship 

Arena UK 

www.arenauk.com 01476 591569 


Long Lane Equestrian 

www.longlaneequestrian. 

co.uk 01509 674655 




01609 772942 

Ernest Dillon SJ Clinic 



01609 772942 




01609 772942 

Paul Hayler Dressage Clinic 



TUESDAY 20TH 

SEPTEMBER 





Showjumping 



co.uk 01609 772942 

Paul Hayler Dressage 



01609 772942 




co.uk 01664 823739 

WEDNESDAY 21ST 

SEPTEMBER 




0151 522 2949 

Wednesday Night Unaffiliated 

Showjumping 






01670 823042 







01609 772942 







07950 819267 

THURSDAY 22ND 

SEPTEMBER 

Joanna Jackson Clinic 



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co.uk 01283 734981 




01995 642115 




01609 772942 

FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 

Evening Mini Jumping 



co.uk/ 01664 855333 

Evening Dressage 



com 01472 859341 

Unaffiliated Evening Show Jumping 



British Dressage Area Festival 



01609 772942 

Junior Friday Club With Helen Roddy 



01609 772942 

SATURDAY 24TH 

SEPTEMBER 

Southwell Agricultural Society 

Ploughing Match and Show 

Bulcote Farm 

www.southwellploughingmatch.co.uk/ 

01159 633654 

Autumn Spectacular Showing 

and Working Hunter 



0151 522 2949 


Your 





Brackenhurst Equestrian 

Centre Unaffiliated Dressage 

Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre 

www.ntu.ac.uk/brackenhurstec 

01158 485226 

Aske Horse Trials (2) 



Equine Bonanza Show 







Farnley Estates Off-Road Horse Ride 

www.farnleyestates.co.uk 01484 665544 

Homestead Rustic Run Around 




07980 135519 










01609 772942 

Hornsea’s 1st Annual 

Horse and Dog Show 


www.patringtonmillshowyard@live.co.uk 

07707 725792 

Dressage 



Arena Showcross / ODE 




Championships 2016 



Combined Training Event 


www.todburnequestriancentre. 

co.uk 07815 297024 




co.uk 01664 823739 

Trailblazers Showjumping 



co.uk 01664 823739 

Wynbury Show Jumping Series Final 

www.wynburystables.co.uk 

07793 054286 

SUNDAY 25TH 

SEPTEMBER 

Jump4money Showjumping 

Birtle Riding Centre 

www.birtleridingcentre. 

co.uk 0161 764 6573 

Mini ODE 



co.uk/ 01664 855333 




com 01282 471906 

Danibeck Unaffiliated Dressage Series 

Danibeck Unaffiliated Dressage Series 

07733 134768 




Eldwick Riding Club 

September Points Show 

www.eldwickridingclub.co.uk 07786 136080 

Fell Pony and Friends 

Fps-Mesg, Gotham Show Field 

07817 442293 

Garstang and District 

Horse and Pony Club 

07769 713689 




co.uk 01283 734981 




co.uk 01283 734981 

Hope Valley Riding Club Open Show 

01433 651331 

Show Jumping 

Maltby and District Riding Club 

www.maltbyridingclub.co.uk 




01995 642115 

Hoys Training Clinic With Pam Prickett 



Superfast Express Eventing 


www.nvec.co.uk 01455 824240 

White Horse Wander Pleasure 

Ride and Competitive Ride 

North and East Yorkshire Group of Endurance 

www.endurancegbneyorkshire. 

co.uk 01845 527547 

Open Indoor Show Jumping 

Competition @ Lrac Kenwick Louth 

North Lincs Riding Club 

www.nl-rc.co.uk 




01609 772942 

Notts Derby Horse Show 6 of 6 

Notts Derby Horse Show 

www.nottsderbyhorseshow. 

com 0115 854 2710 

Unaff Showjumping Sjuk 






Unaffiliated Summer Dressage League 



Western Wolds Pleasure Ride 

(With Horse-Hire Option) 

Ride Yorkshire 

www.rideyorkshire.org 07583 451825 

Hunter Trial 

Scunthorpe & District Branch 

Of The Pony Club 

www.branches.pcuk.org/ 

scunthorpe 01724 732216 

Sponsored XC Fun Ride 

The Maria Hanson Foundation 

07854 484621 

Upper Batley Riding Club 5th 

Points Show Annual Show 

Upper Batley Riding Club 

www.upperbatleyridingclub. 

co.uk 07990 502007 




co.uk 01664 823739 

Show Jumping 


www.withamvilla.co.uk 01455 282694 

MONDAY 26TH 

SEPTEMBER 

Jeanette Brakewell Event Clinic 

Long Lane Equestrian 

www.longlaneequestrian. 

co.uk 01509 674655 




co.uk 01609 772942 




01609 772942 

TUESDAY 27TH 

SEPTEMBER 




Adult Camp 



com 01472 859341 

Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping 



co.uk 01283 734981 

Unaffiliated Evening Dressage 



co.uk 01283 734981 




01995 642115 


Showjumping 



01609 772942 



www.valeviewequestrian.co.uk 

01664 823739 




co.uk 01664 823739 

WEDNESDAY 28TH 

SEPTEMBER 




0151 522 2949 

Working Hunter Clear Round Jumping 






www.dressagetrainerlancs. 

com 07706 028652 




01670 823042 







07950 819267 

Dressage 









co.uk 01664 823739 

THURSDAY 29TH 

SEPTEMBER 


Arena UK 

www.arenauk.com 01476 591 569 

Osberton International 




Your 


British Eventing Young 

Horse Championships 






01995 642115 




co.uk 01609 772942 




co.uk 01664 823739 




Bulby Hall Equestrian Centre 

www.bulbystables.com 07791 976044 




com 01282 471906 

Equestrian Items New and Used Sale 

LegUp Equestrian 

www.legupequestrian.co.uk 

07740 178790 

Junior Friday Club With Helen Roddy 



01609 772942 

Taster Day 

Northern racing College 

www.northernracingcollege. 

co.uk 01302 861000 

Friday Night Show Jumping 


www.tvequestrian.co.uk 

07821 900838 

SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER 

Bishop Burton (2) 



Horseware National Hunter 

Trials Championship 


www.elandlodge.com 

01283 575856 

Red House Cross Country Open Day 

Red House Estate Equestrian 

www.redhouseyork.com 01904 738256 

SUNDAY 2ND OCTOBER 

Amber Valley Riders - Hope 

Pleasure Ride 

Amber Valley Riders 

www.ambervalleyriders.co.uk 07773 675650 

Mini One Day Event 

Blankney Hunt Pony Club, Lincolnshire 

Edrc Autumn Hunter Trial 

Epworth and District Riding Club 

www.edrc.co.uk 07985 113873 

Open Showcross 

Hallamshire Riding Society 

www.hallamshireridingsociety.co.uk/ 

07813 027161 

Homestead Riding Club Show 




07980 135519 

Dressage Clinic With Grand 

Prix Rider Leonie Smith 

Lanehead Stables 

www.daneswooddressage.co.uk 

/ 07773 271078 

Ridden and in Hand Showing 

at Milton EC Worksop 


www.patringtonmillshowyard@live.co.uk 

07707 725792 

Pole Moor Riding Club Fun Show 

Pole Moor Riding Club 

www.polemoorridingclub.co.uk 



07834 488437 

Combined Training and Open Dressage 

Tickhill Riding Club 

www.tickhillridingclub.co.uk 01909 290145 

Open Show Cross 

Wentworth & District Pony Club 

http://branches.pcuk.org/wentworth 

07833 984505 

York and Ainsty South Hunter Trial 

York and Ainsty South Hunt 

www.yorksouthhunt.webs.com 

07807 242321 

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BACK SPECIALIST 

KERRY DAVEY 

MCTIMONEY EQUINE 

PRACTITIONER BSC 

(HONS) PG DIP AM 

MAA REGD. Like people, 

horses can suffer from back, 

neck, pelvic and musculoskeletal problems, 

and can benefit from McTimoney treatment. 

Treatment involves careful analysis and 

assessment of the spine, pelvis and any other 

relevant joints and precise, rapid adjustments 

are given to problem areas. Consider taking 

advice if you notice changes in performance, 

movement, assymmetry, unexplained 

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 

also receive great benefit from preventative 

treatment and McTimoney can help them 

perform at their best. Kerry is based in 

Lincolnshire and obtains requests directly 

from owners and referrals from veterinary 

practices. Kerry is fully insured and MAA 

registered. Contact details : 07725 267837 

or 01522 811937 email kerrydunford@ 

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CHOCOLATIERS 

CATHYS CHOCOLATES 

AND CAKES. Finest 

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then handmade by us 

into an exclusive equine 

line of Horseshoes & 

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the farrier so lifelike representations. Horse 

head and Dog head chocolates also available 

along with many others. Top Farm House, 

Shelton, Newark, Notts, 07776 233539, www. 

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CROSS COUNTRY 

DANETHORPE HILL CROSS COUNTRY 

COURSE. Refurbished course available for 

private schooling/events/hunter trials /driving 

shows and clinics. We have fences to suit the very 

young and the more advanced horse/rider. Open 

7 days a week. Livery also available with full use 

of the course included. www.danethorpehillxc. 

co.uk Sharon Applewhite 07966458116/01636 

703980 

EQUINE DENTIST 

DAVID WATERS - HORSE 

DENTIST. DEFRA/Royal College 

of Veterinary Surgeons Qualified, 

Member of Worldwide Association of Equine 

Dentists, 14 years experience with all types of 

horses, Midlands based. Tel: 07771783938 

COUNTRY STORES 

COUNTRY STORES 

MILLSIDE 

EQUESTRIAN & 

COUNTRY STORE LTD. 

Suppliers of equestrian 

and country products, 

rider and leisurewear, animal feed and 

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 

qualified and insured 

equine sports massage 

therapist. Equine sports massage is the 

application of soft tissue manipulation in order to 

achieve release of tension, spasm, & reduce pain 

in muscle group areas. Regular treatments can 

also prevent injury through detecting problems 

in the early stages and aid recovery following 

injury. Equine Sports Massage is recommended 

by vets & trainers around the world. Massage is 

a non-invasive complimentary therapy which 

promotes the natural healing process, enhances 

circulation, relieves tension, assists recovery 

& enhances a range of movement. The use of 

sports massage is renowned for its physiological 

& psychological benefits. 07584629044 

kbowers87@hotmail.co.uk 

www.kbequinesportsmassage.co.uk 

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 

store near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Open 7 days a week offering 

thousands of sq. feet of exciting shopping packed with everything for the horse, 

rider and country enthusiast from clothing, safety wear, footwear tack, saddlery, 

pet, feed, bedding, country clothing, horse wear - plus much more. We also 

provide a full saddle fitting service by a qualified SMS saddle fitter. R&R Country is 

a recognised BETA qualified stockist of riding hats & body protectors therefore we can advise on the correct 

fitting of the safety item. R&R Country is the place to visit. R&R Country - Hull Road, Hemingbrough, Selby, 

YO8 6QJ, Tel: 01757 638555 | R&R Country (Melton) - Waltham Road, Thorpe Arnold, Melton Mowbray, 

LE14 4SD, Tel: 01664 465000. Shop online with us at www.randrcountry.co.uk 

AGRICULTURAL MERCHANTS, PET FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS 

MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS (UFAS REGISTERED) 

HORSE: FEEDS & BEDDING 

LIVESTOCK: FEEDS, MILK REPLACERS, MINERAL BLOCKS 

PETS: MIXERS, COMPLETE & TINNED FOOD 

BIRDS: WILD & AVIARY FEEDS FISH: FISH FEEDS & BAITS 

SHOP OPEN MON-FRI 7.00am – 5.00pm SAT 8.00am – 4.30pm 

For all of the above products and more. 

Delivery available please ask for details. 

GABLESTOCK 

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 

ELEANOR FROST EQUINE 

SPORTS AND REMEDIAL 

MASSAGE- BSC (HONS) 

DIP. ESMT. Massage techniques 

utilised amongst others to enhance muscle tone, 

prevent injuries, prepare the body for athletic activity 

and maintain it in optimum condition. In addition to 

reducing muscular tension and soreness, improving 

lymphatic flow and lactate clearance - all horses can 

benefit from massage therapy from the happy 

hacker to elite eventer. For a friendly and professional 

approach, providing tailored treatments for the 

individual. Tel - 07946 934 932 efrostesmt@yahoo.com 

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 

competitions and annual camp. Unlimited 

hacking and all year turn-out. 24hr supervision 

and security. Contact Lorna and Bill Walker on 

01909 730247. 

Kirsty Loveday 

DRESSAGE 

All types of livery catered for: full, part, 

DIY, sales, breaking and training. 

• 14x14 stables internal and external 

• Indoor loose schooling arena 

• All weather ménage • Jumping paddock 

• Grazing paddocks • Horse walker 

• Dressage trainer on site 

• External dressage & show-jumping clinics 

• Gridwork clinic • Practise test riding days 

• Rider analysis and gait analysis 

• Various courses • Pilates 

EQUINE THERAPY 

GILLIYAN H CARTER - 

DIP.FTST, ESMT, SMA. 

Equine/Canine Sports 

Massage & Neuromuscular 

Manipulation. A specialist in 

soft tissue injury & rehabilitation. Also offers 

Deep Oscillation & Therapeutic Ultrasound 

(with vet approval) Tel: 07909-990445 Certified 

courses are also available: Equine Sports 

Massage Diploma (for professionals) and Equine 

Massage Certificate (for Horse Owners) www. 

equi-therapyuk.com 

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 

competition horses to happy hackers and 

everything in between. Working together with 

vets, physiotherapists and trainers to ensure your 

horse performs to the best of their ability. Use 

of modern and traditional methods of shoeing 

and trimming including specialist plastic shoes 

and bespoke hand-made steel shoes where 

required. Remedial work also undertaken 

following a consultation with examples of work 

available on request. Tel: 07584 068441; Email: 

grovehouseforge@gmail.com; 

Web: www.farrierliam.co.uk 

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 - 

Portable hot/cold shower unit (small fee) - Floodlit 

40mx40m manege with mirrors and jumps - Grass 

jumping arena with a range of jumps - All year 

turnout. Optional 24/7 summer turnout - 55 acres 

of paddocks on sand based soil - Summer and 

winter paddocks - Horses 2 max to a paddock with 

automatic filling water troughs - On site instructor 

available for lessons - Assisted services available 

for holidays, sickness, work commitments - No yard 

politics, just friendly faces here to ride. Come and 

view the superb facilities for yourself. Call Alison/ 

Nick on 01909 472413 www.clumberlivery.co.uk 

Barnby, Newark, Notts T: 07912179283 


HORSEBOX REPAIRS 

SADDLE FITTER / TACK & SADDLERY 

LIVERY YARDS 

CLAXHILL LIVERIES . FULL, 

PART OR HUNT LIVERIES. 

Small professionally run yard in the 

beautiful village of Norwell. Close 

to Newark with easy access to A1 for 

Showground, Arena Uk etc. Full, Part and Hunter 

Livery tailored to suit you and your horse to the 

very best standard. Facilities include: Indoor 

stables; All year round; turnout; Outdoor Manage; 

Secure tack room. Claxhill Farm, Carlton Lane, 

Norwell, Newark. NG23 6LF, Tel. 07977 629504 

NEWTON HOUSE FARM NR. BINGHAM. 

Established, well run DIY livery yard situated 

on an arable farm, 8 miles from Nottingham. 

Use of well-known cross-country course, 40m 

x 30m sand and rubber manege, show jumps 

and direct access to an off-road toll ride with 

miles of traffic-free hacking. All year turn-out 

in individual paddocks, separate summer and 

winter grazing on free-draining land. The yard 

now implements the “Intelligent Worming 

Programme”. Individual choice of farrier, Vet, 

instructor etc. Contact Carole Fisher Tel: 01949 

20235 www.newtoncrosscountry.co.uk 

PROFESSIONAL 

EQUINE SERVICES. 

Kneesall’s finest 

equestrian centre has 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 and indoor turnout. Fully 

qualified and insured staff on site 24hrs. 

Specialising in livery and training solutions 

for horses and riders of all abilities, backing 

and producing youngsters and re-educating 

‘problem’ horses. Contact Rebekkah 07791 

792711 or Andrew 07746 168813. 

PEACEFUL LIVERY 

YARD SURROUNDED 

by woodland, just off 

A46 between Lincoln and 

Newark. DIY, part or full 

livery, all stables have 

rubber matting and water drinkers, 60x25 

floodlit arena with cushion-ride surface , full 

set of show-jumps on grass , wash room and 

secure tack room , lorry and trailer parking. 

Please call Kath 07957754260 

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP 

MICKEY GAVIN, TRUE HORSEMANSHIP. 

A fresh approach to problem solving, all horses 

helped without force or fear. For info on 

private visits, courses and clinics, email: info@ 

truehorsemanship.com or call 01623 407634 / 

07974 214990. www.truehorsemanship.com 

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. 

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We provide AI services, digital x-ray, ultrasound 

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the castle | the lodge | the old stable mews 

A rural retreat in the heart of Ireland... 

Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands 

and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate offers an idyllic setting for equestrian activity and 

adventure. The Equestrian Centre combines the authentic charm of a country estate with 

all the amenities you’d expect from one of Ireland’s best horse-riding locations. It also provides the 

added advantage of easy accessibility; located in County Monaghan, Ireland, the Estate is only 

80 minutes from Dublin airport and 60 minutes from Belfast airport. 

Our facilities include: 

• 1,000 acres of private estate 

• 300 cross country jumps 

• 21 miles of meandering bridleways 

• Mile-long all-weather gallop 

• 56 stables 

• Horse simulator – virtual horse 

for beginners 

• 50 × 30 metre indoor arena with 

indoor cross-country fences 

• Tiered seating for 200 plus 

private dining / viewing room 

• Lounge and showering facilities 

• 20 ≈ 50 Dressage Arena 

• 30 ≈ 20 Outdoor Manège 

• Sand Gallops 

• SJI approved show jumps 

• Horse walker 

• Lorry & trailer parking 

• BHS, SJI & AIRE Approved 

Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough, Monaghan, Ireland t: + 353 47 88 100 www.castleleslie.com

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