BRC have released a further statement regarding the cancellation of the FOTH Championships earlier this year.
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.
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.
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
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 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
We had an excellent evening with listed judge Jo Glover on April 24th – very individually tailored which was great – we had feedback and constructive comment/practice where we needed it most – very different requirements from early Prelim times to Medium. Jo is very willing to adapt your session to whatever you would like to do – you do not have to ride a test, although we found that most useful last time. Just a reminder that there are spaces on the May sessions (6th and 29th) – please contact Libby to book in.
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