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FOTH Cancellation – further details

BRC have released a further statement regarding the cancellation of the FOTH Championships earlier this year.

NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY AREA MEETING

The chair of Area 20 has called an extraordinary meeting to discuss the recent use of social media regarding the cancellation of the FOTH Challenge.  All members are welcome to attend. 8pm, Thursday 26th June, Faddiley Village Hall, Nantwich.

A message from our Chairperson:

I have been reading on face book the comments made after the FOTH was abandoned and although I appreciate a lot of them were made out of frustration, I am also disappointed with the response from some of our members on a public forum.

Whilst I recognise the effort that everyone has gone through to qualify, to re schedule an event of this size could not be done easily. A venue would have to be located, the stabling, toilets, stands, marquees, all re booked, and of course, the most important factor, the giving up of more time from all the volunteers, who had already put aside that weekend to run the FOTH.

Andrew Chadwick has had to deal with a lot of negative comments and criticism, from area 20 members, all made within a short time of the announcement being made, with people expecting him to move the event to a new venue. As Chairperson, I don’t want to stop people expressing their views but please consider how the comments are viewed and the impact they can have on both BRC and our own club.

I am sorry that our teams have not had an opportunity to compete at the Championships this year, but please don’t let this dampen your spirits for teams this year.

Alison.

Training on 17th June

Places for the training with Michael Owen on June 7th are filling up so if you want a place, please contact Libby asap! Preferably by email; erichards@btinternet.com

Dressage, Sunday 18th May, Somerford Park Farm

Prelim 13
1st Yvette Harrison BP Silver
2nd Michelle Baines First Ulrich
3rd Sarah Urwin Pebbly Wizard
4th Oliver Lofthouse Harthill Chillout
5th Karen Watson Billy
6th Andrew Brown Happy Go Lucky
Prelim 15
1st Hannah Mulliner Hugo
2nd Janine Bowler Louis
3rd Yvette Harrison BP Silver
4th Kath Doyle Dougal
5th Clare Heap Fabio
6th Jean Spearing Roman Emperor
Novice 27
1st Gill Skellern Nathan
2nd Carol Graham Gerry
3rd Alison Unwin Kenny
4th Victoria Wilson Armarni
5th Hannah Mulliner Hugo
6th Jenny Benoy Wilbur
Elementary 44
1st Iestyn Lewis Lulu
2nd Gill Skellern Nathan
Medium73
1st Iestyn Lewis Toby

Opportunities for members

Bolesworth International is offering a group discount – including a celebrity course walk – for groups of 6+. Contact Alison (alpaulunwin@tiscali.co.uk) if you’re interested.

The Stable Hands SOS Equestrian app may be of interest to members; https://www.stable-hands.co.uk/ – available at a discounted price for the first three months.

Clear round SJ at Crossmere Farm – Weds 21st May

CLEAR ROUND SHOW JUMPING  at Crossmere Farm, CW12 4SU, Somerford. Wednesday evening, 21st May 2014

From 6pm.  To help with the organisation, please let Libby know (preferably by e-mail) what height you wish to jump, and what time you could arrive – if we need to change the height/times around, we can then do so and inform members.  It is still fine to turn up on the night but I can give approximate times if you contact me by Monday 19th.   Many thanks, Libby erichards@btinternet.com