27th March – training session at Somerford Park Farm with Tyler. Heights of 70, 80, 90 and 100cm. £30 for members (£40 for non-members).
Please contact Lucy (lucinda.watson91@gmail.com 07415 509027 asap if you would like a space as it is filling up fast. Payment must be made in advance by either cheque or Horse Monkey.
Is anyone interested in becoming a first aider? We are arranging a training session and have a few spaces left if you want to learn some valuable, possible quite-literally life-saving skills – though we hope you never have to put them into practice at ECCTG events! Please contact Libby Richards, erichards@btinternet.com or 01477 532916 if you’re interested.
If anyone is already qualified, through work for instance, and would be happy to go on our list, please also let Libby know. Thank you!
You may have noticed that we have had a photographer at several of our competitions recently; Equigram Photography.
For any enquires regarding viewing/purchasing your images email equigramphotography@hotmail.
On the 4th April the Border Bridleways Association will be hosting an informative evening talk on Horse Watch and rural crime, given by a local police officer. In addition, the Chairman, Road Safety Officer and Access Officer of Cheshire British Horse Society will be attending.
All are welcome to attend; 4th April at 8pm at The Davenport, Marton
Prelim 15
| 1st | – | Imogen Sherry | – | Knockillaree Harvey | 74.78% | (NM) |
| 2nd | – | Alison Unwin | – | Drummer | 74.13% | |
| 3rd | – | Ellis Morton | – | Ella | 70.87% | |
| 4th | – | Robyn Gray | – | Kate | 69.78% | (NM) |
| 5th | – | Robyn Gray | – | Val | 68.04% | (NM) |
| 6th | – | Lucy Watson | – | Tyler | 65% |
Prelim 17
| 1st | – | Emma Lawton | – | Mantra | 72.69% | (NM) |
| 2nd | – | Tigi Hankey | – | Scooby | 69.23% | (NM) |
| 3rd | – | Imogen Sherry | – | Knockillaree Harvey | 68.85% | (NM) |
| 4th | – | Jean Spearing | – | Copshawholm Roman Emperor | 68.46% | |
| 5th | – | Alison Unwin | – | Drummer | 67.88% | |
| 6th | – | Juliet Foden | – | Molly Bloom | 67.50% |
Novice 38
| 1st | – | Ellis Morton | – | Ella | 69.03% | |
| 2nd | – | Maya Fowler | – | Murray | 68.87% | |
| 3rd | – | Hannah Barnett | – | Mini | 68.87% | |
| 4th | – | Abigail Unwin | – | Lunar Vision | 67.58% | |
| 5th | – | Angela Antzoulatos | – | Dancing for Gold | 66.61% | (NM) |
| 6th | – | Tigi Hankey | – | Scooby | 64.03% | (NM) |
Elementary 57
| 1st | – | Liz Binns | – | Pikachu | 67.50% |
| 2nd | – | Lisa Deaville | – | Pinky | 66.79% |
| 3rd | – | Brook Howells | – | Corey | 66.43% |
| 4th | – | Ruth Watson | – | Rongai | 64.82% |
| 5th | – | Tyler Cassells | – | Sassi | 62.50% |
| 6th | – | Nicola Toomer | – | Rascal | 56.25% |
Medium 73
| 1st | – | Brook Howells | – | Corey | 63.82% |
| 2nd | – | Nicola Toomer | – | Rascal | 60.15% |
Advanced Medium 85
| 1st | – | Helen Dunning | – | Bojack | 68.97% | (NM) |
| 2nd | – | Iestyn Lewis | – | Lulu | 63.97% | |
| 3rd | – | Tyler Cassells | – | Mac | 60.29% |
Advanced 100
| 1st | – | Iestyn Lewis | – | Lulu | 59.22% |
Saturday April 16th at Llanymynech – the Festival of the Hunter Challenge 90 and Challenge 100.
Teams of 4 (3 to count), – or individuals – or Pairs (over the 90 course).
Course of show jumps followed immediately by a cross country round – all details on the British Riding Clubs website or phone Libby.
Libby needs to know ASAP if any members are interested in taking part – the Preliminary entries will have to be in about half way through March so please get in touch pretty soon! erichards@btinternet.com or 01477 532916.
The Border Bridleways Association have a small number of places available on their Somerford camp. Dates – Monday 25th to Wednesday 27th April 2016.
The course is comprised of groups of approximately six riders and we have full use of the marvellous facilities at Somerford Park Farm. There will be a non jumping group, at least one beginner jumping group and we try to cater for all abilities. We have experienced sympathetic instructors and we are a friendly, encouraging group. We also have talks in our lunch breaks so that we make the most of our time. On the final afternoon we enjoy the farm ride. The cost will be in the region of £160 with a non refundable deposit of £80 taken at the booking stage. Signs are that places are going to be snapped up quickly this time and it is first come, first served. The course is only open to members but membership is the princely sum of £7.50.
If you are interested and not currently on the mailing list please contact Liz Goda as soon as possible – egoda@btinternet.com. As of 22nd February we have enough riders for four rides plus a small waiting list. We would like five rides so if anyone out there is thinking of joining us, now is the time.
Want to renew or sign up? Click here or follow the QR code;
Membership costs £40 a year and has a host of benefits. Contact Alison for more info. Competitions are open to non-members at an increased rate. Non-members must abide by club rules and have their own public liability insurance as they will not be covered by the club’s insurance.