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Now is the time to renew your subscription to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the opportunities ECCTG provides. Download the Membership renewal form or fill in the page from the back of your programme.

Renewals are due by 1st November.

Good luck to Jan Yates and The Toft Bard, who are representing the club at the National BRC Dressage to Music Finals this weekend at Aintree International Equestrian Centre.

The finals include junior and senior classes from prelim to elementary, plus pairs and the quadrille selection final so it should be a spectacular display. More details for anyone interested in going along to support Jan or watch the action are available on the BRC website.

Don’t forget to let Gwen know if you want to go to the biomechanics and feed talk  on Weds 26th September. And if you’re undecided – check out this review of the biomechanics practical session you could take part in after the talk;

“I first met Russell from Centaur Biomechanics at the Riding Club talk a few years ago. His insight into equine mechanics was fascinating and a real eye-opener for me. I feel confident on how horses move, but to see for myself how my horses move with me onboard was quite a daunting prospect- would I ever want to ride again?!
I was lucky enough to have two sessions with Russell last month at my squad training. His technique and methods were professional and not invasive. Within minutes of riding a few movements I was able to see myself and my horse on screen. Highlighting specific areas in slow motion enabled me to see how effective/correct my position is or how it can be improved. I could then take this into a discussion and we found analogies to help me improve – combat my looking down mainly!
Within just a short session I could see the difference and can understand how that little adjustments could be an extra mark in a test. It has made me more aware and I have my homework to do!”
Tyler Cassells, BHSII and ECCTG Member.

Well done to the Intermediate Show Jumping Team who had a fantastic day on Saturday to retain the National Championship title won last year!! Reports and photos to follow shortly…

The latest club newsletter is now available and a reminder that the latest members’ points are also online. Don’t forget the following upcoming events;
National Championships at Lincoln (15th/16th) – good luck to all our members competing!
Show jumping at Crossmere Farm (16th) is CANCELLED due to circumstances beyond our control.
The deadline for the Saracen Horse Feeds Photo Competition has been extended to the 20th so get your snaps sent in!
Feed/biomechanics talk (26th) – would anyone interested in attending this please let Gwen know so that she can plan refreshments. We will follow up the biomechanics talk with a clinic, so people can benefit practically as well as theoretically from this team, who have worked with several Olympians this year!
Team eventing at Arclid (30th) – make sure you get your team entries in to Gemma for this fun take on the traditional one day event!