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Congratulations to the 2013 Award winners

The annual presentation of trophies and awards took place alongside the AGM – congratulations to all those recognised for their hard work and success in 2013. For details of the winners and the trophies awarded each year, look on our results pages. There are plenty of trophies to aim at and we wish all our members success in 2014.

Open Eventers’ Dressage, Somerford Park Farm, 2nd February 2014

90 – BE95

1st – A Lennon – Prince
2nd – J Dale – Monty
= 3rd – T Howell – Danny
= 3rd – T Wilson – Armani
5th – J Foden – Molly
= 6th – S Ravenscroft – Lily
= 6th K Cummins – Jonah

100 – BE106

= 1st – K Cummins – Jonah
= 1st – J Prestwich – Theo
3rd – S Ravenscroft – Lily
4th – L Hanley – Ella
5th – A Lennon – Prince
6th – B Howells – Corey

Novice – BE113

1st – A Hua Tian – Bertie
2nd – A Hua Tian – Don
3rd – S Ecroyd – Billy
4th – S Ashworth – Mini
5th – R Long – Alfie
6th – J Dale – Tiny

Intermediate – BE117

1st – S Ashworth – Hero
2nd – A Hua Tian – Don
3rd – I Lewis – Toby
4th – S Ecroyd – Billy
5th – J Leese – Dash
6th – L Deaville – Pinky

FEI***

1st – R Long – Indy
2nd – T Cassells – Kes
3rd – L Dufort – Spirit

Upcoming non-ECCTG Events

There is Pre Season Eventers Dressage on February 19th and Show Jumping on February 26th, both at Somerford Park Farm.

Vyrnwy Valley Riding Club and Tanatside Pony Club are running an ODE at Berriewood in June.

Social evening – 20th February

Our social evening on Thursday February 20th will consist of a fascinating talk by Sue Steer, who with Ann Builder and their stalwart steeds followed in the hoofprints of William Cobbett (albeit rather faint ones, 185 years on…) – and the talk will be followed by hearty soup and tasty cake and splendid socialising. Tickets are available from Libby or Juliet. More details available on the event page.

AGM 31st January

The agenda for the AGM, to be held on 31st January at Smallwood Primary School, is available here.

The AGM will be followed by the Annual Presentation and supper. Bring your own drinks and glasses.

Open Eventer’s Dressage – Rule Update

The Open Eventer’s Dressage, running at Somerford on Sunday 2nd February will be run under BE rules with one exception – you CAN have a caller for your tests if you wish.

Rearranged FOTH Qualifier

The FOTH qualifier, postponed from last Autumn has been rearranged for Sunday April 13th at Llanymynech. Classes include:

Challenge 90 (85cm SJ and 90cms XC)
Challenge 100 (1m)
and Pairs (Challenge 90 course).

If you might be interested, please contact Libby on 01477 532916 or erichards@btinternet.com .