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Clocaenog Ride - 6th September 2009 Helpers NeededKate Williams has worked extremely hard to resurrect this ride for the Group but now finds she needs some more helpers on the day.Please consider helping at this ride if you possibly can. I know Kate (and the Group) would appreciate your time and support. Kate can be contacted on 01745 890571 or send an email to kate@endurancegbcheshire.co.uk. Chris Taylor Added - 19/08/2009 |
Cancer Research Ride
Many of us remember Jackie Thompson as a long time group member and friend. You may, therefore, be interested to learn that the Dark Peak Bridleways Association are organising a ride for the benefit of Cancer Research dedicated to the memory of Jackie. |
Calling all Young Instructors
Karen Lewty writes:- |
Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Karen Lewty writes:- |
Kelly Marks at the Bold Heath Equestrian Centre on Wednesday 19th August 2009 from 10.00am to 4.00pm (approx.). |
Inter Regional Championships 2009The Inter Regional Championships will be held this year at the Ridgeway Barbury Castle Ride on the weekend of 8th & 9th August. Following our impressive win last year we are keen to field another strong team & repeat the process.The ER classes & the 80 km CR class will be ridden on the Saturday & the remaining CR classes of 65, 50 & 40 km will be on the Sunday. We are particularly looking for Open & Novice horse & rider combinations to ride the Sunday classes. If you are interested in representing the North West Region & fancy a fabulous ride plus a sociable weekend & all the fun & excitement of riding for a team please get in touch with me as soon as possible. I estimate that the journey to the venue would be approximately 3 hours drive from Cheshire which isn't too bad at all. I know there are plenty of you out there at both Open & Novice level who have been competing regularly so please send me your details & come & join us so we can make a serious attempt to retain our trophy for another year. Send an email to pat@endurancegbcheshire.co.uk or phone 01477 534194. Pat Guerin (Joint Chef d'Equipe) Added - 14/06/2009 |
The Northern Pony Clubs Endurance ChallengeCalling all riders in the area – pony club members, riding club members, eventers, show jumpers, dressage riders and those who just enjoy riding in the beautiful English countryside.Have you ever thought of trying Endurance Riding? Well here’s your opportunity. The Bedale and West of Yore Pony Club are running the Northern Pony Clubs Endurance Challenge at Clifton Castle, nr. Bedale on Sun 5th July. Open to all, whether Pony Club Members or not, adults or children. You can chose between two routes, one of 18 and the other of 30km in the beautiful Lower Wensleydale, testing your own and your horse’s fitness by achieving the set distance at an approved time. Click here for a schedule and entry form in Word .doc format. Click here for a schedule and entry form in PDF format. For more details contact Robert Blane 01845 526185 or 07740 508462. Added - 14/06/2009 |
WIRRAL RIDEHelpers WantedOrganiser Liz Finney is looking for some more helpers for our Wirral Ride on Saturday 4th July. If you can assist please contact Liz on 01565 633310 or send an email to liz@endurancegbcheshire.co.uk.Save PostageThere will be a box at both days of the Forest Frolic for anyone to place their Wirral Ride Entry. This will save you the cost of postage in one direction. Please place your entry in an envelope to keep all the papers together including your return envelope with postage paid.Chris Taylor Added - 25/05/2009 |
Safeguarding & Protecting Children - Duty of Care WorkshopThe BHS are running this Duty of Care Workshop at Ryders Farm, Kearsley on 5 May and there are just a few places still available.If you are interested click here to see a booking form in Word .doc format. Chris Taylor Added - 30/04/2009 |
HOME INTERNATIONALS - Ludlow, 17-19 July 2009Maggie Pattinson, the Chef d'Equipe of the English team, is looking for competitiors from Novice to International level for this event.If you are interested drop Maggie an email at onthehoofdt@hotmail.co.uk. Please click here to see a poster in Word .doc format or here for a poster in PDF format. For our North Wales members/readers: Pat Conn is the Welsh team organiser and she is looking for horses and riders for all distances which must be qualified at their level. She particularly needs to fill the 160 class if anyone can help. The criteria is that riders must live in Wales (and have done so for at least 1yr) or have been born in Wales. You can contact Pat on 01974 298584. Chris Taylor Added - 26/04/2009 Updated - 27/04/2009 |
CHESHIRE FOREST FROLIC - 30/31 May 2009It's not long to go now 'till our two day event in Delamere Forest and at Kelsall Hill. There are seperate competitive and pleasure rides on each day and one competitive ride that spans both days. So there's something for everyone over the weekend.Just to whet your appetite perhaps this is an ideal time to remind you that there will be several prizes each day as well. On Saturday the Eld Trophy will be awarded to the Best Shod horse. This attractive Trophy was presented by Sue Evans and she is the current holder. Sue tells me she intends to come and retain it for yet another year. The Eld Trophy  - can you be the first to wrest it off Sue?Heather Warburton of ESTATE SUPPLIES COUNTRY STORE has agreed to kindly donate prizes for the Top Senior on each day in the 40km classes and we are working on prizes for the top places in the 2 day 80km ride. There will also be prizes for junior riders as well ... Best Condition, Best Turned Out, etc. We are also hoping that BAILEY'S HORSE FEEDS will continue to give their support and provide some prizes. For the record, some of last year's prize winners were:- Best Condition Awards - Saturday Kath McGhee - Foxghylls Folly  Linda Cowperthwaite - Maraday MystaronMolly Corcoran - Pillheath Royal Paddy Timothy Jones - Khezya Best Condition Awards - Sunday Kath McGhee - Foxghylls Folly  Suzanne Chamberlain - Night Owl Karen Corr - Indian Nuhra Sally Mellor - Halim el ShaklanBest Shod Horse - Saturday - The Eld Trophy  Rose Collection - Sue EvansBest Shod Horse - Sunday Threeshires Equinox - Anne Farley Best Turned Out - Saturday Julie Sutton - Zak  Charlotte Chadwick - Abissinia
Best Turned Out - Sunday Rita Tweddle - Zarra Mandees  Katy Mellor - Angelina GinnyWe look forward to seeing you on at least one of the days. Chris Taylor (sorry I don't have pictures of all the winners!) Added - 22/04/2009 |
JACKIE THOMPSONWe are very sorry to hear that Jackie Thompson died on Sunday, after a long illness.Jackie was one of the first members of the Cheshire group and a committee member for a number of years. She competed in events all over the country with her horses and was also a member of the first North-West team which won the Inter-regional trophy at Euston Park in 1999. Jackie and her husband Bert supported the teams whenever she was not riding and frequently acted as extra crew for all the team members, contributing to the great record that the North -West team has in the event. She was a lovely person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with Bert and the family. The funeral is on Tuesday, April 14th at 1.0pm at St. Matthews Church, Hayfield. Added - 08/04/2009 |
Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu Clinic May 2009
A special announcement from Lisa Pritchard:-Hi Everyone As many of you know Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu is returning to the UK from 16th May through to 20th May this year to deliver a weekend clinic and three training days. The venue is Hunter's Gate, Byley Lane, Middlewich and we have the use of their wonderful indoor school for the whole event. However, this is going to be an extra special clinic, as Francois will be accompanied by his lifetime friend Jean-Louis Guntz who will be working alongside Francois throughout. Here is a brief Biog of Jean-Louis Guntz: After 43 years in the world famous Cadre Noir in Saumur, France, Riding Master, Jean-Louis Guntz left office on 16th December 2008. Jean-Louis Guntz joined the military in 1962 at the age of 19 and trained under the Chief Ecuyer, Colonel Lair, inspiring him to aspire to the elite Cadre Noir. In 1965, Jean-Louis wore the black uniform for the first time and never looked back. Since then, the Cadre Noir offered him the opportunity to ride in all the major equestrian disciplines, racing, both flat and jump, eventing, showjumping and dressage. He was involved with the French national team in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Jean-Louis’s membership of this elite corps gave him the opportunity to travel worldwide. Japan, Uruguay, Senegal, Iran, Hong Kong as well as Europe and the United States. He was able to perform with the Cadre Noir and also teach and train around the world. 30 years of training jumping horses has resulted in an international reputation for Jean-Louis Guntz in this particular discipline and he has written a treatise on how to train jumping horses. However, Jean-Louis is the ultimate all round master horseman, and is equally able to train horses to perform all high school movements, including the airs above the ground. On several occasions Jean-Louis has acted as Chief Ecuyer of the Cadre Noir and on his last gala attendance in Brussels in early December the Ecuyer in Chief – Colonel Jean-Michel Faure stepped aside during the final part of the performance to allow Riding Master Jean-Louis Guntz to greet the public at the head of the Cadre Noir in recognition of his exceptional career. As you can imagine this is a thrilling opportunity to see not one, but two Cadre Noir riding masters pass on their skills and knowledge to those lucky enough to bag a place on the course. Both Francois and Jean-Louis will ride on the training days (Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday) so this is a real must see clinic. Spectator places are £30 per day. Am expecting places to go fast, so please let me know asap if you would like a place and which days. Regards Lisa Pritchard. The Modern Horse Tel: 01565 651469 mob: 07931 351183 email: lisapritchard@themodernhorse.co.uk website: www.themodernhorse.co.uk Added - 30/03/2009 |
Endurance Blogs at Horse HeroJo Claridge (Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of EGB) has issued a message regarding a series of blogs to appear on the Horse Hero website over the coming months. If they get sufficient hits on these pages it may encourage them to prepare more endurance items and give our sport greater exposure.Jo writes: The website Horse Hero (www.horsehero.com) has just started a six-month series of blogs about the Golden Horseshoe Ride and endurance riding. The blogs, written by Nikki Routledge, will appear at regular intervals and it will help to sustain the site's interest in endurance if it records a healthy number of hits. Please can you all circulate this information and have a look as the more hits they get from Endurance people will encourage the website to continue featuring Endurance related things - which is good for us! (I know that they can't tell exactly who is looking at their website but if there is interest in the endurance related items then they will do more - hope this explains it!) Cheers, Jo Do visit the site at www.horsehero.com. You will find the blogs by clicking on the link "CELEBRITY BLOGS" near the top of their Home page and then selecting "Nikki Routledge". Please pass the word around by telling your friends (and any anyone else who will listen to you). Chris Taylor Added - 29/03/2009 |
MORI POLL for SPORT ENGLANDMORI have been commissioned by Sport England to establish how satisfied participants are with their sport.To give an idea of the nature of this poll I can do no more than copy this extract from their official website: In order to measure and track satisfaction with the quality of the sporting experience, the Sport England Research Team is developing an innovative research methodology. For the first time we will have a detailed measure of participant satisfaction with their sporting experience. The aim of the research is to provide a statistically robust measure of satisfaction with the quality of the sporting experience by individual sport, as a basis for tracking the achievement of national targets for each sport. The survey will also support improved planning and investment decisions by providing greater understanding and knowledge of satisfaction profiles in each sport. We will be measuring satisfaction in more than 40 different sports, and within each sport, across three levels of engagement - general participants, affiliated club members and the talent pool. The survey will measure satisfaction across different areas or 'domains', to include: value for money, performance, social/belonging, facilities and playing environment, logistics/organisation, diversion/release, exertion & fitness, officiating and coaching. Apparently it takes just 2 minutes register and then, assuming they want your assistance, they will send an email to you within the next couple of months inviting you to fill in the questionaire. This could well be a good way to raise the profile of our sport and, maybe, a chance to see what improvements participants would like to see. To go to the web site click here. Chris Taylor Added - 26/03/2009 |
Rent'a'CrewFrom this year onwards the EGB Young Riders will be offering a crewing service available to everyone!!!.To give you an idea of what to expect: £5 per person per hour for a full time crew (driver/helper) or just £3 per trot up if that's all you need. All money goes to the Young Riders fund. For more information click here to see a poster in Word .doc format. If you're interested you can also be part of the Rent’a’Crew team. See the poster for more information on this. Chris Taylor Added - 24/03/2009 |
Maggie Maguire Awarded BEF Medal of HonourMost of you will already know that Maggie Maguire (our former Chairman and long time Committee Member) has been awarded the BEF Medal of Honour for her services to the International effort. The Medal is awarded for oustanding services to the Federation.Maggie stood down from the Board of EGB at the November 2008 AGM having served on the Board for several years, latterly as "Chair of International". We are sure she will be greatly missed. Many congratulations Maggie on a well deserved Award. Chris Taylor Added - 23/03/2009 |
Membership Renewal & Cheshire Group Horse RegistrationPlease note that all membership fees for 2009 have increased. Full EGB membership is now £45 and Associate Membership is £17.EGB forms are on the national website and Associate Membership forms can be found by clicking on the appropriate links below. Cheshire Group Horse Registration forms can be found by clicking on the appropriate links below. Please print out, complete and return if you wish to be eligible for Cheshire Trophies and Distance Awards. Cheshire Group Trophy Registration form in Word .doc format Chris Taylor Added - 18/12/2008 |
Cheshire Trophies and Distance Awards for the 2008 SeasonIf you registered for the Cheshire Trophies and Distance Awards for the 2008 Season then NOW is the time to lodge details of your rides.Distance cards should be submitted to Pennie Drummond, Pine View Farm, 69 Northwich Road, Cranage, Nr Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9LE by 31st December 2008. Please complete the following before forwarding:
The Trophies and Awards will be presented on 6th February 2009 at the Group's AGM. See Social Events for more details. Chris Taylor Added - 18/12/2008 |
Local Riders on EGB 2009 Calendar
An official EGB 2009 Calendar is now available on the EGB website for £6.98.However, at the time of writing, Liz Finney has a small stock of EGB Calendars available at £5 plus p&p. They appear to be of a similar design but have a different front cover and do not have a board back. They are approximately 21cm x 30cm. These calendars include three photos of some local riders. Please see the illustrative photos above. All rights of the original photographers (West End Photography and David Saunders) are acknowledged. Hovering your mouse over each thumbnail will provide details and a left double click will bring up a larger image. Please note these pictures are for information only and the photographs on the glossy calendar itself are of a much higher quality. As can be seen these are very attractive calendars and the purchase of them helps support EGB. Just the thing to brighten a tack room, stable or indeed anywhere else. Could this be the perfect (I won't mention the "C" word) present for someone you know into Endurance Riding or may be a treat for yourself? You can contact Liz at liz@endurancegbcheshire.co.uk. Chris Taylor Added - 10/12/2008 |
WELCOME to any new visitors
If you are a new visitor to our site and you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. We will do our best to answer your questions or put you in touch with someone who can. |
Provisional List of Events in the North West for 2009.Here is a list of most events proposed for the North West next year. This will give you an idea of what is available locally. There are likely to be a few changes as time progresses so please check details with the National/Group's websites.04 Jan 09 Charity Ride - Lancaster - Lancashire Group 11 Jan 09 New Year PR - Buxton - Derbyshire Group 08 Feb 09 Training Day & PR - Knutsford - Cheshire Group 22 Feb 09 ‘Endurance Explored’ - Comberbach - Cheshire Group 22 Mar 09 Ulnes Walton PR - Leyland - Lancashire Group 28 Mar 09 Teggs Nose SR - Macclesfield - Cheshire Group 29 Mar 09 Ullswater CR & PR - Ullswater - Cumbria Group 19 Apr 09 Croal Irwell CR & PR - Bolton - Lancashire Group 09 May 09 Peak District CR & PR - Hartington - Derbyshire Group 17 May 09 Tebay CR & PR - Tebay - Cumbria Group 30/31 May 09 Cheshire Forest Frolic - Delamere - Cheshire Group -- Jun 09 Buxton SR - Buxton - Derbyshire Group 06/07 Jun 09 Wharncliffe Chase CR & PR - Sheffield - West Riding Group Jun/Jul 09 Snelson SR - Chelford - Cheshire Group -- Jul 09 Croal Irwell PR - Bolton - Lancashire Group 04 Jul 09 Wirral CR & PR - Thurstaston - Cheshire Group 12 Jul 09 Last of the Summer Wine CR & PR - Holmfirth - West Riding Group 19 Jul 09 Bakewell CR & PR - Bakewell - Derbyshire Group Aug 09 Milton Green PR - Chester - Cheshire Group Aug 09 Coniston Cold Weekend PR - Skipton - Lancashire Group 29/30 Aug 09 Cumbria Challenge CR & PR - Shap - Cumbria Group 06 Sep 09 Clocaenog CR & PR - North Wales - Cheshire Group 13 sep 09 ‘Equithon’ Charity Ride - Chester - Cheshire Group 03 Oct 09 Rivington CR & PR - Horwich - Lancashire Group You can see the other Group's websites by clicking on the links above. Chris Taylor Added - 01/12/2008 Updated - 09/12/2008 |
Get Extreme for Strangles.The BHS are seeking to raise money for the BHS/Animal Health Trust Strangles Appeal. They are offering the opportunity of making an exhilarating 10,000 feet freefall parachute jump. They stress no experience is required and if you raise the minimum amount of sponsorship you will get to jump for FREE!Karen Lewty writes:- Whilst this may seem like the only thing in the world that some of you (myself included!) would not want to do, I am sure that all of you know of a thrill seeker somewhere or a place to put up a poster.... The aim is to make a real impact on the fundraising and provide people with an experience of a lifetime. The goal is £30,000 so I would really appreciate you spreading the word! Many thanks in advance for your help and support! Karen Lewty Development Officer BHS North West Region For a free information pack call 01202 558515 or email: a.watson@bhs.org.uk Click here for the poster and print it out if you know somewhere it can be displayed. Added - 10/11/2008 |
Endurance GB - AGM & Dinner
From Pat Guerin: |
15hh 11yo grey mare (ready to start Endurance)
Fiona Dillon reports: |
Petition for Endurance to be included in the 2012 Olympics.There is a petition to the Prime Minister seeking the inclusion of an Endurance Ride in the 2012 Olympics.Apart from being a great opportunity for home based riders to shine it would also be good advertising for the sport. Visit http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Endurance2012/ for more information and join in if you wish. Chris Taylor Added - 28/10/2008 |
GB Young Rider Team
The young rider team, including Kay Counter from Derbyshire, came home with 4th place in the team event. This is the best GB has ever done in Europe! |
Death of Northwest team horse
Michelle France writes:It is with great sadness I have to report our horse Magi passed away this morning after a short illness. Magi was part of the successful Northwest team who won the inter regional championship at Ludlow this year . Shelby and Magi were also lying in 3rd place in the national championship. Magi was taken ill after the Piddle ride and never recovered. He has left a big hole in our hearts and Shelby is devastated. They had such a big future ahead of them. I would like to thank all the support we have received from everyone this last few weeks. Sadly, I fear most of us know how dreadful Shelby, Michelle and their family must be feeling right now and, on behalf of everyone, I offer our sincere good wishes. Chris Taylor Added - 20/09/2008 |
Autumn Frolic 2008 – Awards
84 km CR |
A beige fleece top found at Delamere on Saturday
If you think the beige fleece top found at our Autumn Frolic Ride at Delamere may be yours then please contact Pat Guerin - Tel: 01477 534194 or Email: pat@endurancegbcheshire.co.uk. |
Best Shod Horse or Pony Trophy
I wanna tell you a story ... ... |
Autumn Frolic - HELPERS WANTEDThank you to those who have already volunteered but I will need some more helpers on both days & most importantly I need people to come and help mark the route for a few hours on Friday 12th September.The more we have the quicker we can do it! Please contact Pat Guerin on 01477 534194 or email: pat@endurancegbcheshire.co.uk Added - 22/08/2008 |
Bridleways PetitionSome of you may already know there is a petition to the Prime Minister to provide funding and use legislation for the creation of new public bridleways.I am sure most riders would find more bridleways useful so, if you are prepared to sign in (and haven't already done so), head over to http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/publicbridleways/ and add your name etc. The deadline to sign up by is 28 May 2009. Added - 15/08/2008 |
NORTH WEST TEAM WIN AT THE INTER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to the team of 5 Cheshire and 7 Derbyshire riders who last weekend won the above competition at Ludlow. Team chefs Pat Guerin and Flick Edmeston wish to thank all their riders and crews for such a brilliant effort. |
Lindum Spirit Success for CheshireThe Cheshire Tigers team representing our Group and comprised of Kate Williams on Alderney Prince, Gaynor Jones on Squire, Maura Amies on Muharaam and Jane Stewart on Chant travelled to Lindum and took their place against 6 other regional teams in the 160k Team Spirit relay ER on 25 July 2008 and were delighted to finish 2nd against very stiff competition.The first horses went out at 6.00 a.m in the mist and the coolest part of the day and threw down the gauntlet in terms of the high level of competition and speed. Almost all the horses came in bang on the 18k maximum speed, including Maura and Muharaam in their first ever ER event, and vetted quickly (about 3 minutes). Our second horse out was Gaynor on Squire who set out at about 8.30 a.m. Thankfully it was still not too hot by then and despite Gaynor's concerns about Squire (he had had an abcess the week before and does NOT like the heat) they cruised round and maintained our fourth position. Kate Williams and Prince went out on the third leg - it was by now very hot but the course was ridng very quickly and although the horses were more strung out by then the competition was still very keen. Prince came in at 18k and presented in 3 minutes, giving our last rider, Jane a real fighting chance to do the team proud on the last leg - which she and Chant did - and then some. Unlike the first 3 horses in each team the last rider's riding time finishes when the horse crosses the line, not when they present to the vet. Everything hung on the final vetting ..... and Chant passed with ease. We were all so proud of our horses for their performances and for dealing with the heat so well. We were also SO grateful for our crews (each other, Steve Jones and Rita Tweddle and Don - THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP). It was an absolute bonus and complete surprise to find out that we had actually finished second, only 10 minutes behind the winners, the Peak Ponies. We had said before the event when we saw who was on the other teams and that there were several International standard horses competing we would do well to be 4th or 5th. 2nd was way beyond our expectations. We collected our rosettes and Aerborn rugs in the team tops very kindly donated by Heather Warburton at Estate Supplies - thanks Heather for your generosity (again!). Lindum was just fantastic as ever and Team Spirit proud, yet again, what an exciting and highly competitive event it is. Kate Williams Well done team, crew and Heather (of Estate Supplies Country Store) from the rest of us too. Updated - 31/07/2008 |
DARCI (Stolen from Bollington Cheshire)
Here's some good news :- |
INTER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Team chefs Pat Guerin and Flick Edmeston are pleased to announce that the following horse and rider combinations have been selected to represent the North West Region at Ludlow on the weekend of August 2nd and 3rd. |
Stolen from Bollington Cheshire
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Training Partner WantedRachel Rolfe writes: "It doesn't matter if your horse hasn't reached advanced. I usually travel to Delamere Forest or Whitegate Way and a nice canter track in south Cheshire but would go anywhere else for a change !Please email me at rachel@rolfeandwest.co.uk if you are interested." Added - 29/06/2008 |
Horse Wanted for Croal Irwell Valley Ride
Michell France writes: "We are looking for a horse for Shelby to ride in the Croal Irwell Valley ride on Sunday 10th August. If you have a spare horse you would like to take to a ride then we would really appreciate the ride. If you would also like to take part I am willing to crew you and pay your entry fee’s. We really would like to support a local ride but the date doesn’t sit well in the diary for our horse."
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Tricia Hirst (Cheshire Group Member)
Tricia Hirst, an international endurance rider from Meifod, Wales (a member of the Cheshire group of Endurance GB) won the FEI 3* 160km Endurance Race at Thoresby Park, Nottingham in May. Tricia was riding her 9yr old part bred arab, Vlacq Abattarik (Tarik) and was competing against a high class international field including several riders from Bahrain. |
New Rides and Ride Organisers wantedIf you have a route of 10 miles or more then the committee would like to hear from you.We are also looking for possible ride organisers who would be fully supported in running a pleasure or social ride. If you do have a favorite training route or even a long hack we would still like to know about it! Hopefully we can set up a system of sharing the best training routes with the intention of widening the number of rides in Cheshire and North Wales. Finally please let us know of possible venues for a ride however big or small. If you have a route or would like to organize a ride then please contact Harry Ingram at harry@endurancegbcheshire.co.uk. I would encourage people to spend a few minutes to submit your training rides on this website www.bridleways.co.uk. It’s an easy way to share unknown routes in Cheshire and North Wales. Added - 25/06/2008 |
INTER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
We are again planning to send a North West Regional Team to the above competition where our past record has been most successful. The team will consist of 15 riders & horses & will be selected from members of the Lancashire, Derbyshire & Cheshire Groups of Endurance GB. |
Horse Thieves
This message is being sent round by Derbyshire Horsewatch. |
Desperately seeking an escort for Dukeries RideMichelle France writes “Shelby is riding in the 64k on the Sunday at Dukeries and unfortunately our normal escort has withdrawn.Shelby is only 5 weeks away from not needing an escort. Shelby is a pleasure to ride with and doesn’t winge or moan. She loves endurance. They would be willing to upgrade or downgrade just to be able to take part. I will of course crew you and pay your entry fee if you were willing to escort them. Kind regards Michelle France m: 07792 419161 e: michelle.france@martinco.com" Added - 19/05/2008 |
Wirral Ride 2008 – Awards
Farriers Award |
Use your Intelligence – Horse and Rider Day
Beccy Broughton sent details of this event at the Northern Horseracing Centre, Bawtry:- |
Cheshire BHS Member 'tacks up' to help alleviate suffering - can you help ?Karen Lewty, Development Officer, The British Horse Society - North West Region writes: "One of our Cheshire BHS Members is heading off to the Gambia shortly to volunteer for the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust for a year.Before she leaves, Anna is collecting equipment that will help alleviate the suffering of the animals out in the Gambia. The locals there often use quite barbaric pieces of tack, which cause all sorts of unnecessary injuries, so by providing them with a better option she can help to educate the people. Do you have any spare headcollars, bridles, snaffle bits, or numnahs that you would like to donate to this worthy cause? Unwanted stable toys would be extremely useful, as would any veterinary supplies or supplements. Items can be collected in the Chester area or Anna can provide details of drop of points, so please call now with your unwanted items. If you would like any more details about the work the charity do, their website is http://www.gambiahorseanddonkey.org.uk. To donate equipment, please contact Anna directly on mobile: 07783 772721 or email: picklebaba@yahoo.co.uk." Karen Lewty Development Officer The British Horse Society - North West Region 0161 980 7483 07720 404398 k.lewty@bhs.org.uk www.bhsnorthwest.org.uk Added - 21/04/2008 |
Amersham Horses - Online PetitionHere's an incredible situation. Please add your name to the online petition referred to below if you want to try to make a difference.Karen Lewty, Development Officer, The British Horse Society - North West Region writes: "The British Horse Society has expressed its outrage at the decision to return 29 donkeys and Shetland ponies to the family at the centre of the recent rescue operation at Spindles Farm in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The January rescue of more than 100 horses, ponies and donkeys from the premises of Jamie Gray was one of the largest equine welfare operations ever to have take place in the United Kingdom. It saw many different horse welfare organisations working together to seize and subsequently rehabilitate the animals involved. The decision made at Oxford Magistrates Court to return 29 of the ponies and donkeys to the Gray family, and to have the remainder of the animals sold at public auction, has come as a huge blow to all of those involved with the operation and to everybody who is concerned about horse welfare. BHS Welfare Senior Executive Lee Hackett said: "The BHS is shocked and disappointed by the decision to return a number of horses to the Gray family. "Whilst we recognise that the trials of those charged in this case have yet to take place, the terrible condition of the animals at the time they were rescued should have been enough to ensure that they remain safely in the care of rescue organisations. "This will be devastating news to everybody who has been involved in the care and rehabilitation of these animals". Mr Hackett continues: "The decision to sell the remainder of the horses, ponies and donkeys at public auction is as mystifying as it is disappointing. "We are appalled that these animals will now be put in a position where their future welfare cannot be guaranteed. "We fully support the RSPCA's argument that they should be allowed to supervise the re-homing of these horses to approved homes where knowledgeable and responsible people will care for them. This is the absolute least that these animals deserve." So please could I ask you all to take a couple of minutes to add your name to the online petition which has been organised by the National Equine Welfare Council. http://www.gopetition.com/online/18321.html. Anything that you could do to publicise the petition further would also be much appreciated - friends, family etc. Please add your name - it will only take a couple of minutes and the horses involved deserve better treatment than this." Karen Lewty Development Officer The British Horse Society - North West Region 0161 980 7483 07720 404398 k.lewty@bhs.org.uk www.bhsnorthwest.org.uk Added - 14/04/2008 |
The British Horse Society launch mapping strategy
Karen Lewty, Development Officer, The British Horse Society - North West Region writes: "The British Horse Society has launched a new mapping strategy, which aims to collate all existing equestrian routes in England, Scotland and Wales. |
Mark Rashid clinicsMark Rashid has written some great books on working with horses in a way that "preserves those essential parts of their nature".There are clinics at Westfield Park EC, Silkstone Common, Barnsley on July 15th, 16th and 17th and at Kingswood EC Albrighton, nr Wolverhampton (A41 just south of M54 jnt 3) on July 19th, 20th and 21st. Amanda Barton explains the clinic format: "Please note a change in format to the clincs from prior years. Each clinic will be 3 days long and will start at 9am and finish at approximately 6pm. We will be working with a different clinic format this year, Mark will work with four riders in the morning and another four in the afternoon. This means that riders will still have approximately an hour with Mark but split into smaller sessions with the opportunity to practice under the supervision of Mark's full time assistant and another student instructor. Riders will have the opportunity to ride for up to four hours if they wish to but can take as many breaks within that time as they want. I have seen Mark teaching this format a few times this year and it worked really well. The riders really got a huge amount out of it and have the opportunity to ride for as long as they want. Spectators will not be left out at all during any of these sessions. Mark encourages everyone to participate and there is always a very relaxed and open atmosphere where all are welcome to ask questions. There will also be a session where all spectators and riders alike will be working together in the arena to experiment with exercises in energy flow and mental intention." Booking forms can be obtained from Amanda Barton at www.amandabarton.co.uk and spectator tickets are £35 a day if booked before March31st, otherwise £40. They may not be available on the door Added - 18/02/2008 |
Land for Rent at Lower PeoverMichelle France writes "Whilst visiting one of my office’s I came across this advertisement that I thought maybe of interest to someone.Two and a half acres of land available in this great location in Lower Peover, between Macclesfield and Knutsford. Included are three stables and a tack room with power and water supply. Lovely setting. £350 pcm. If anyone is interested please contact Lisa at our Macclesfield office and tell her Michelle the Operation Director told you about the stables. Tel: 01625 503845 Regards - Michelle Martin & Co (UK) Ltd" Added - 11/02/2008 |
CHESHIRE GROUP VIDEOS
The Cheshire Group videos made at the 2006 Delamere Forest and 2007 Wirral Rides are now available on the ITV LOCAL website. |
Have Horse Will TravelThe email below has been received from Emma Getliffe who is a director of Have Horse Will Travel. Please note that this is a commercial concern and EnduranceGB Cheshire Group has no connection with them and cannot recommend or endorse them in any way. This has been added here as it might be of interest to members."I would like to introduce you to Have Horse Will Travel which is a specialist tour operator based in Kent. The main reason for writing to is that we have two very exciting rides on offer which might appeal to your members. One is in Patagonia where people go on a ride in amazing landscape and then have the chance to take part in one of South America’s biggest endurance competitions (riding the horse they have been on during the trip). There is the option to do 45 or 20kms ride. It takes place end of April/beginning of May 2008 and I have attached more details about it for you. The other ride is in Mongolia and the south east group have shown interest in this. Although it is not an endurance competition it is certainly a long distance ride. More details on our website www.hhwtravel.co.uk It would be wonderful if you could circulate information to your members." Click here for an itinerary in pdf format. Click here for more information in pdf format. Added - 28/01/2008 |
CHESHIRE GROUP MEMBERSHIP/TROPHY REGISTRATION 2008Please send in your membership renewals/trophy registration forms to Pat Guerin as early as possible to qualify for a free key fob with CEGB and EGB logos (while stocks last).See Group Membership for forms in Word doc and pdf formats. Added - 14/12/2007 |
DISTANCE CARDS - GROUP TROPHIES 2007Please take note of the following:Distance cards should be submitted to Pennie Drummond by 31st December 2007. Please complete the following before forwarding: Don’t forget you lucky people who won trophies last year to ensure that they are engraved and clean. Please contact Pennie to arrange for their safe return to her. Added - 14/12/2007 |
Michelle France reports:- |
HIGHWAY CODE - 2007 EditionDid you know the latest edition of the Highway Code is available online?Click here to see it. Click here to see the part that has specific relevance to horses on the road. Please consider taking the time to read at least this part if you haven't yet bought and digested a paper copy. At least you'll know what other road users are expecting of you. I think you owe it to yourself, all ride organisers and to your horse! Stay safe - Chris Taylor Added - 15/11/2007 |
NATIONAL AGM & DINNER - 1st December 2007Pat Guerin is going to the AGM and Dinner and wonders if there are any other Cheshire members (or, maybe, friends of the Cheshire Group) who would like to help make up a Cheshire table.Pat needs to know by the 14th (this coming Wednesday) so if you are interested please let her know by then. Contact Pat on - 01477 534194 Email: pat.guerin@talk21.com. Added - 11/11/2007 |
North Wales AHS Auction Evening
Everything from rugs and feed to art and books with wellies and wormers in between! |
HORSE PASTURE MANAGEMENT
This event organised by the Cheshire Farming and Wildlife Group was originally scheduled to take place on 18th September but was postponed due the the renewed Foot & Mouth outbreak |
Sherwood Forest Ride CANCELLEDThe venue for the Sherwood Forest Ride is a working sheep farm and because of the renewed Foot and Mouth Disease situation the decision has been taken to cancel the ride this year.Disappointing for both the organisers and entrants but inevitable in the circumstances. Added - 14/09/2007 |
WARNING! - HORSE THIEVES IN OUR AREA
Kate Williams has this disturbing information - TAKE CARE:- |
CHESHIRE AUTUMN FROLIC - 22nd & 23rd September
Pat Guerin reports that entries continue to arrive for both days and she is keen to have sufficient numbers of helpers to meet the number of entrants to ensure the event runs smoothly. |
EQUESTRIAN ACCESS
A new petition has been created to help us get more access and rights on way and we need to get as many riders to sign up as possible. |
Cheshire Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group
On Tuesday 18th September the Cheshire Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group are holding an event on Horse Pasture Management at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. |
RIDING ON THE ROADS AND CYCLE TRACKS
If you signed the e-petition on this subject referred to in the News item added on 10/07/2007 below then you will have received a reply from the Government. For those who didn't sign the petition the Government's reply reads as follows:- |
SaddleUp Cheshire
6th September – Equine Behaviour Workshop |
Endurance GB (European Championship) Supporters Polo ShirtsPolo shirts have been produced to support EGB riders at this year's European Championships in Portugal. The polo shirts will have an Endurance GB logo on the front with the text “European Championships Portugal 2007 Official Supporter” underneath.Click here for an order form in Word Doc format. Added - 01/08/2007 |
GOOSTREY RIDE - CANCELLEDClaire Shorthose reports:-"Unfortunately, due to the recent weather we have had to make the reluctant decision to cancel the ride. The field at the venue has finally been cut, but the gateway has been so severely poached by agricultural machinery that we could not possibly get our vehicles in and out. We have ridden the route today, and although the tracks are all passable with care, many of the best parts are very wet indeed." This is disappointing news not only for all those who had entered but also Claire and Andy who have put in many hours working on the event on everyone's behalf. Thank you Claire and Andy we hope you will try again next year when we know the members will have a great ride. Added - 27/07/2007 |
Talk and Demonstration
Jane Evison reports:- |
INTER-REGIONAL CHALLENGE
Pat Guerin writes:- |
INTER GROUP CHALLENGE
This will now be held on the first day of the Cheshire Autumn Frolic at the
Delamere Forest venue on Saturday September 22nd.Teams will consist of 3 riders in each class made up of 2 Adults plus 1 Junior/Young Rider. There are 4 classes of 40 km Open , 40 km Novice, 32 km Open & 32 km Novice so each team will have a maximum of 12 riders. If you wish to be considered for a team please send your details as below:- 1) the Cheshire Team to Pat Guerin; 2) the Derbyshire Team to Flick Edmeston; 3) the Lancashire Team to Sue Taylor-Green. Added - 30/06/2007 |
GOOSTREY RIDE - 5th August 2007
Claire Shorthose reports that plans are all going well and entries are coming in steadily. She is just hoping for some dry weather (aren't we all). |
RIDING ON THE ROADS AND CYCLE TRACKS
The BHS is asking for last-minute amendments to the new Highway Code, which could be in force in August. The BHS suggested amendments to the new Highway Code to the Secretary of State back in February 2006. But according to BHS director of access, safety and welfare Mark Weston, some have apparently been ignored.The Code will forbid riding two horses abreast on narrow and busy roads and when riding around bends. It will also exclude horses from all cycle tracks. There can be many valid reasons for riding two abreast: groups of riders, nervous horses, novice riders, and defensive riding on winding country lanes where there is insufficient room for a car to pass a single horse safely. There are many cycle tracks which have been specifically designed for use by horse riders, and the loss of these would be very serious for those who rely on them. Breaches of the Highway Code could potentially be used in evidence in any court proceedings under the Traffic Acts in order to establish liability in an accident. To support this effort please consider signing up to http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Horseriding/. Added - 10/07/2007 |
INTER-REGIONAL CHALLENGE
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LINDUM SPIRIT RELAY
Rita Tweddle and Gaynor Jones are thinking of entering the Lindum Spirit Relay (which requires a team of four riders each completing 40km). They are, therefore, looking for at least another two interested people.
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PEAK DISTRICT RIDE CANCELLED
We have just received this message from Sue Cunningham:-"Unfortunately Peak District has had to be cancelled as the venue is too wet. The route was OK, but the land owner felt the venue would suffer too much damage, especially given tomorrow's forecast. Flick hasn't banked any of the cheques yet, so don't worry about refunds. Please pass this on to anyone you know who planned to attend. Sorry about the short notice, Sue Cunningham" Sorry to those who had planned to enjoy this ride. Added - 29/06/2007 |
ASHBROOK EQUINE HOSPITAL
Ashbrook Equine Hospital have generously agreed to sponsor the Cheshire Autumn Frolic. This is the two day event at Delamere and Kelsall Hill on the 22nd and 23rd September which is a new venture for the Group. |
SaddleUpCheshire and Rural Enterprise
The Group enjoyed a very successful and satisfying day with our stand at Tatton Park on Monday 21st May 2007.
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SaddleUpCheshire and Rural Enterprise
On the back of booming interest in horse riding, www.saddleupcheshire.co.uk in conjunction with the Rural Enterprise Programme is organising Cheshire’s first equine trade fair. The event, supported by Equitrader is expected to attract thousands of horse lovers from the region, is to be held in the Tenants’ Hall at Tatton Park in Knutsford from 1.00pm to 8.00pm on 21st May 2007.
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4 FOR THE NORTH - Northumberland & Tyneside Group
Left click here to see a Press Release containing a summary chart after the events at Durham and Ullswater. |
INTER-GROUP COMPETITION“ YOUR GROUP NEEDS YOU ”This year the Inter-Group Competition will again be held at the Peak District Ride which is on Saturday 30th June & will include CR classes of 65, 50, 40 & 32 km. The 50, 40 & 32 km distances all have a Novice class as well as the Open thus making a total of seven classes for the competition. We are allowed to have 3 riders in each, one of whom should be a Junior or Young Rider. That makes 21 riders for a FULL TEAM & that is what we are aiming for! You will be riding for Cheshire against the rest of the North West Groups plus West Yorkshire & it will give you an opportunity to have a taste of team competition as well as a lot of fun. I would like all those wishing to be selected for the Inter Regional Team at Ludlow to enter this event but not necessarily at the same distance. If you wish to be considered for either or both events please send me details of you & your horse plus copies of vet sheets for the last twelve months where possible & state your preferred distance. Pat Guerin Added - 29/04/2007 |
INTER-REGIONAL CHALLENGETAKE UP THE CHALLENGE!This year’s inter-regional challenge is taking place at Ludlow on Saturday 14 July and YOU could be part of the North West team. We need riders from Cheshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire and North Wales to make up a winning team. The North West has held the Inter-Regional trophy twice in the past and came third last year, only missing second place by a couple of points so we are determined that it will come home with us again in 2007. We know we have a lot of talented horses and riders in the area and this is a fantastic chance for you to experience the fun and excitement of being part of a team effort. We think there will be a full range of classes on offer from 32km CR to 100km ER so there is a chance for everyone to compete. If you are interested, all you have to do is ring Pat Guerin (Cheshire and North Wales) on 01477 534194, Flick Edmeston (Derbyshire, Staffs) on 01335 390631 or Sue Taylor Green (Lancs) on 01772 436043. Anyone who wants to take part should send a copy of their mastercard and 2007 vet sheets to Pat Guerin by the end of June and should have successfully completed a CR in June, preferably at the Peak District on 30 June. We will provide team shirts and possibly cooler rugs for all who take part, so if you know a supplier who is willing to provide a set of rugs at a reasonable price (preferably free), we would love to hear from you. Back-up will be available for those of you who haven’t got a crew as well as help and advice. Up to date team information, including long-lists and short lists will be posted on the Cheshire EGB website [on this page]. Flick Edmeston Added - 29/04/2007 |
Kate Williams - IT'S A BOYFriends will be interested to know that Kate Williams gave birth to a baby boy yesterday (24th April).A brother for her twins. Alex arrived by c-section and weighed in at 8lbs 11oz. Congratulations to Kate and Dicky Added - 25/04/2007 |
THANKS to HELPERS - Wirral RideA huge thank you to all our helpers at the ride on Sunday, it was greatly appreciated by all. We have been swamped with thank you’s from all who competed saying just how well the day ran, this is thanks to all involved, without the help and support to the ride from you all it would not have been such a success.I am sure some of you can be spotted in Chris’s rogues gallery which he will be posting on the site shortly!!! Despite the wet weather everyone was so cheerful and helpful, so thanks again, Terry and Amanda Added - 24/04/2007 |
4 FOR THE NORTH - Northumberland & Tyneside Group
Left click here to see a Press Release containing the results of the first qualifying event at the Durham Valleys Ride on the 25th March 2007
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Wirral Ride, April 22nd - Important NoticeAs part of our organisation for the Wirral Ride we have just discovered that there has been an outbreak of Strangles on the Wirral, many yards have imposed quarantine procedures on their yards to minimise cross infection.As a result of this we have sought advice from Leahurst Veterinary Hospital regarding the risk to horses competing at our ride. We have been advised that there has been a higher than normal incidence of Strangles within the Wirral area in the last six months, however, the disease is not airborne and is only transmitted through direct contact. The vet advised that the risk to horses competing is virtually non-existent. We apologise for the lateness of this information, however, as we do not reside or keep our horses on the Wirral we were unaware of this situation. This information is being provided so that competitors can make an informed choice as to whether they still wish to compete, if people choose not to compete then please can we request that you contact us as soon as you receive this information as the ride does have a waiting list for people to utilise any cancelled entries. Many thanks, Terry and Amanda Contact Terry or Amanda after 8.30pm on 01352750847 or any other time on 07776182521 or e-mail us at terrymadden54@yahoo.co.uk. Added - 14/04/2007 |
Wirral Ride, April 22nd - Helpers Required !!Organisation is well under way and the entries are coming in thick and fast for our group's first competitive ride of the season.Please can we urge members if they are not competing at this ride and have free time on the day to contact us and support the ride by helping. We are aware it is a popular ride with members and most people like to take part in this ride, however, our rides would not take place if we could not safely run them without the support of helpers. If you can assist we would be most grateful, refreshments and lunch will be provided from one of the best cafes on the Wirral!! Contact Terry or Amanda after 8.30pm on 01352750847 or any other time on 07776182521 or e-mail us at terrymadden54@yahoo.co.uk. Added - 01/03/2007 |
4 FOR THE NORTH - Northumberland & Tyneside GroupThe Northumberland & Tyneside Group (N&T) of Endurance GB (EGB) are once again administering the unique “4 for the NORTH” competition. This particular event adds a competitive element to graded rides and it is the third year that this event has been run in the latest format.The COTTEE class is suitable for novice and experienced horses / riders whereas the BEDMAX class will give any experienced Endurance Ride combination a good challenge with speeds over 16 km/h and heart rates as low as 36 beats/min recorded. The N&T Group and their sponsors are well aware that the event is growing in stature and in recognition of this have introduced the following changes. BEDMAX class: 1st Place A quality embroidered cooler rug identifying the horse’s success for years to come. The beautiful engraved trophy for a year. Rosette 2nd Place An embroidered horse related prize. Rosette 3rd Place A horse related prize Rosette COTTEE class: 1st Place A £20 cash prize. An engraved trophy for a year. Rosette. 2nd Place Rosette 3rd Place Rosette Most of the endurance events across Durham, Northumberland, Cumbria, North Yorkshire and the Borders are included as eligible rides, but only the best 4 results count to the end of season trophies. For more details see the Press Release here. For an application form click here. Added - 20/02/2007 |
KELSALL HILL (formerly Somerford Park) RIDEStolen from the latest Committee Minutes.Due to a shortage of free dates earlier in the season the Committee decided to run this as a two day ride combined with Delamere which is close by. Kelsall Hill will be run as Day 2. There are facilities available for camping, corralling & stabling at the venue. It will be called the Cheshire Autumn Frolic. We hope to give prizes to high achievers in various categories over the two days. More details will be published as they become available. Added - 05/02/2007 |
OFFICIAL SURVEY RE THE USE OF VOLUNTEERSThe sport of endurance riding relies heavily on volunteers to survive. Jill Loader (from BEF) has forwarded the message below to EGB. Please could you spare a minute or two to ensure that Equestrian Sport has a voice? Please feel free to forward it to anyone who might be interested."The Commission for the Future of Volunteering, an independent inquiry which is an initiative of the England Volunteering Development Council, is developing a long-term vision for volunteering. It has challenged sport to make sure that its voice, as the largest involver of volunteers in the country (26% of all volunteers are involved in sporting activities), is heard. The Commission has established three themes and is seeking comments/evidence on each of these prior to publishing its final report in October 2007. To enable this to happen, the Commission has extended its deadline to 25th May 2007. In order to ensure that equestrian has a voice, I would like to encourage as many people as possible to become involved in this survey and offer their views. Participants are not obliged to answer all the questions, being encouraged to 'pick and mix' and answer only those questions relevant to themselves or their organisation. Please note that this inquiry is open to anyone who has an opinion on volunteering, whether they have ever volunteered or not! Please therefore feel free to circulate this email as widely as possible. In order to participate, visit the website: http://www.volcomm.org.uk/. Many thanks Jill Loader Consultant National Volunteer Co-ordinator British Equestrian Federation" Added - 03/02/2007 |
SOMERFORD PARK RIDEI am very sorry to report that this ride will not be run any more. As most of you know we have to pay for each horse to go round the farm ride & last year we made a small loss. This year the cost has increased still further making it too risky for us to go ahead. Without the farm ride the route would not be viable as there are so few bridleways in the area and so regrettably we have decided to give up the ride.We are currently looking to run a ride from Kelsall Hill using the farm ride there but as yet no date has been agreed. Our date in May was already booked so we are now looking at June or July and will let you know as soon as something is arranged. I have enjoyed running Somerford and have greatly appreciated all the help and support I have received. I trust I can rely on you all at Kelsall in the future! Pat Guerin - Ride Organiser Update: The dates in June and July when the venue is available are not too convenient so dates in September and October are also being considered. Added - 07/01/2007 |
STARTER FOR '7 - 4th February 2007
Cheshire Group have arranged a special day for our members at Ashbrook Equine Hospital to get their 2007 season off to a flying start. The aim of the day is to combine a 16 km training ride with a pre-season ‘MOT’ for horses and riders at all levels. |
AWARDS DINNER and CONFERENCE - November 25th
Those of you who are EGB members will have had the information regarding this event. This year the AGM is to be held at Hinkley Island Hotel, Hinkley, Leicestershire. Whilst it is distance away for us as Cheshire members it is well worth attending and contributing to some very interesting debate and having the opportuntity to have your say around the future shaping of EGB.There are some members who will be travelling down to the event, if people are interested in attending why not pair and share travel arrangements? I would be happy to assist in co-ordinating this for people if they contact me, Terry Madden, terrymadden54@yahoo.co.uk or 01352750847 (after 7.30pm) Added - 15/11/2006 |
WIN A WEEK'S HOLIDAY IN FRANCE!
The Golden Horseshoe organisation is once again selling raffle tickets at the EGB AGM to win a holiday in a French gite, courtesy of Ian & Cath Wilson.
The gite, which sleeps two adults & two children comfortably, is situated north of Toulouse, close to the village of Cazes Mondenard, with its own private driveway, and use of Ian and Cath's private swimming pool. There will be a full display of the facilities at the AGM. Don't forget to bring your wallets! Tickets are £5 each, and the draw will take place at the awards dinner. Anyone who is unable to come to the AGM can reserve their tickets by contacting Barbara Wigley at: The Old Forge, Luckwell Bridge, Wheddon Cross. Somerset. TA24 7EG Tel. 01643 841183 e mail - ian.wigley@btinternet.com Added - 23/10/2006 |
EGB Young Riders - Supporters Merchandise
The EGB Young riders team (of Helen Perry, Suzanne Perry, Rachael Rogerson and Abigail Lockett) are heading off to Zabreh in the Czech Republic to compete in the Young Riders CEIJY-CH4*120km on 15/17 September 2006.
Merchandise has been made available to provide some financial support for the team. Please buy something to help them on their way. Please click here for an order form showing what is available in Word.doc format. Please click here for the same order form in PDF format. Added - 1/9/2006 |
MALPAS Social Ride - Update
Steph (the organiser) tells us the route is 13 miles with 8 miles of off-road riding.
Entries will be acccepted up to Monday 4th September; thereafter at the organiser's discretion. Don't miss out - make sure you get your entry in before the deadline. Please make sure the postage is correct for the size of the application and the return envelopes !! Go to Pleasure Rides for more details of the ride. Added - 29/8/2006 |
Byways and Bridleways Trust - Journey for Access 2006
Are you concerned about the lack of access horseriders have to the countryside ?
Are you concerned that all ancient bridleways that are not correctly recorded will be extinguished in 20 years time ? It may seem a long time but, as you know, time does fly. If your answer to either question was "Yes" then an article about this and some action being taken may be of interest you. Left click here to read the article. Support them if you can. Added - 1/8/2006 |
Stranger On The Shore
(Ahh, that title takes me back to ... well if you don't know you're just too young !!!)
We have received the following letter and wondered if anyone can help. We have not met the writer but this appears to be a very genuine request. Please help if you can and make her feel welcome in our area. Dear Muriel, I very recently moved to Liverpool. I wonder if there are stables not too far from Liverpool where there are people who do endurance and would like a mad Italian joining them. I have been doing a few 30 Km regularity competitions in Italy and I really enjoyed them. Now I could be doing 60km. Unfortunately I do not have a horse here in the UK and I wonder if there is anybody who would be willing to partially share one. The endurance team I belong to in Italy is called Lancillotto and the web site is http://www.lancillotto.biz. many thanks Paola Dr Paola Albertazzi App 119 15 Hatton Garden L3 2HA Mobile 07759651963 e mail: albertazzi@doctors.org.uk See 2005 section of photographs page. Added - 24/7/2006 |
Young Riders Recognised
Two of Cheshire EGB's young riders have been invited to attend the Young Riders Trainng Camp this summer.
Well done Harry Ingram and Josie Ratter. Added - 20/7/2006 |
Inter-Regional Championships
The North West Region Team (organised by Rachel Atkinson assisted by Flick Edmeston and Pat Guerin) also had successful day coming third in the Inter-Regional Championships. They actually finished equal second on points but just lost out on final race ride heart rates.
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Inter-Group Challenge
The Cheshire EGB Team (organised by Pat Guerin) ran out WINNERS of the Inter-Group Challenge at the Peak District ride. |
New EGB Polo Shirts
Rachael Claridge has organised the sale of polo shirts to support the EGB
team at Aachen. They cost £12 each plus £3 postage and have the EGB logo on
the front with the text "World Equestrian Games Aachen 2006 Official
Supporter" underneath.
Profit from the sale of these polo shirts will go towards the British Senior Team expenses for the 2006 World Equestrian Games. Please buy one (or more!) to help our team. Left click here for a Word .doc Order Form. Left click here for a PDF format Order Form. Added - 9/7/2006 |
Committee Changes
Following the resignation of John Illingworth (reported here earlier) two additional members have been co-opted onto the Committee.
They are Josie Ratter and Amanda Jones. Josie is a young rider who competes regularly in endurance rides and Amanda is co-organiser of the Wirral Ride. We hope they will both enjoy working for the benefit of local endurance riders. Their contact details are shown on the Committee Members page - 29/6/2006 |
BRIDLEWAYS
The message below has been forwarded to us. It is reproduced in it's entirety.Bridleways are very important to our events and, so, you may wish to take some action. BRIDLEWAYS Some MPs have tabled Early Day Motion number 2332. This reads, "That this House recognises the importance of bridleways for horseriders to exercise in safety and enjoy the countryside; notes that many bridleways are in poor condition or are abused by people using motorised vehicles; and calls on the Government actively to promote the use of bridleways, to ensure that those who use bridleways inappropriately are fined, to look to extend the number of bridleways across the country and to ensure that existing bridleways are kept open and are well maintained for horseriders." Early Day Motions (EDMs) are often used to find out how much support different policy choices might attract, and to see whether proposed legislation might get through the Commons. This could be such a flyer. If you would like to see the EDM supported, you need to write to your MP giving the number of the EDM, and reasons why you think it needs support. It is always best to give your own personal experience relating to one or more of the aims of the EDM rather than to use a form letter. You may also wish to ask your MP to write back saying whether he supports the EDM or not. You can find out who your MP is here: http://www.upmystreet.com/commons/l/ You can see whether your MP has already supported the EDM here: http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=30884&SESSION=875 Posted - 25/6/2006 |
Inter-Regional Championships, Ludlow July 14th-16th
As advertised in the last edition of the group's newsletter please can expressions of interest for selection to represent the North West be made to Pat Guerin as soon as possible. It is disappointing that we have received very few expressions of interest to date.We are fielding a team compiled from members from Cheshire, Derbyshire & Lancashire, classes range from 40km Novice to 100km ER, see Ludlow schedule for further details. The final selection will be made in the next couple of weeks so if you are interested please contact Pat as soon as possible. I would like to urge all group members to give this opportunity consideration as it is an excellent experience that riders at all levels would greatly benefit from and is lots of fun! Many Thanks, Terry Madden Pat Guerin's contact details are shown on the Committee Members page - 16/6/2006 |
Somerford Park ResultsThe results of our Somerford Park Ride have been added to the site and the Wirral Results have been updated to agree with the official results as published on the EGB site.See Ride Results - 12/6/2006 |
Delamere Ride CANCELLEDWe're sorry to report that the Delamere Forest Ride on 3rd June has been cancelled due to a lack of entries. This is very disappointing for both organisers and entrants.It is now intended to run a Pleasure Ride at this venue later in the year - 28/5/2006 |
Somerford Park Prize WinnersThe four winners of the £20 vouchers kindly provided by Hope Valley Saddlery were :-Class 1 - Charlotte Curtis Class 2 - Garry Urquhart Class 3 - Kathleen McGhee Class 4 - Jodie Watts Thanks to Hope Valley Saddlery for their support. Thanks also to Baileys Horse Feeds who donated feed samples to all taking part. Further results will be added to the site when they are available - 16/5/2006 |
New Public Relations OfficerJohn Illingworth has asked to be relieved from his role of Press Liaison / Public Relations Officer due to insufficient time. We'd like to thank John for all his work in the past.Thankfully, Terry Madden has agreed to take over these duties for us. Terry's contact details are shown on the Committee Members page - 11/5/2006 |
Helpers wanted for the Delamere RideLiz Finney is seeking helpers for the Delamere Forest Ride on 3rd June.Don't forget that if you want to qualify for Group trophies you must have helped on at least one ride - could you help at this one ? Liz's contact details are shown on the Committee Members page - 11/5/2006 |
Goostrey Pleasure RideThe date for this ride has now been set for 6th August 2006 - 16/4/2006 |
Wirral Ride - Helpers WantedAmanda and Terry are looking for helpers for the Wirral Ride on 23rd April 2006. If you want to qualify for Group trophies you must have helped on at least one ride - could you help at this one ? Amanda and Terry will be extremely appreciative and welcoming to any volunteers and will do their best to find a job you are comfortable with.Please give them a ring on 07766134957 (daytime) or 01352750847 (evenings) - 10/4/2006 |
Wirral Ride FullThe Wirral Ride is now full and no further entries can be accepted. Sorry if you are too late but Wirral Country Park have been very specific on parking arrangements and Health & Safety issues.Fingers crossed for some good weather and an enjoyable ride for everyone - 10/4/2006 |
URGENT - accommodation/stabling required for Wirral RideAmanda and Terry have had entries from riders who live some distance away and they would need accommodation and/or stabling. One person wants to come from Cambridge and another from Lambeth in south London. The lady from Lambeth is staying with a friend in Liverpool so doesn't want the horse too far away and the other person needs accommodation for herself and the horse. Terry has said he will get back to them on Sunday 9/4/2006 as, if he can't help, they could enter another ride closer to home.Can you help with stabling near Liverpool or stabling and/or accommodation near the Wirral venue ? If you think you can help please contact Amanda or Terry on 01352750847 or 07766134957 as soon as possible - 7/4/2006 |
Tegg's Nose Pleasure RideUnfortunately the re-arranged date for this ride was also plagued with bad weather so the ride had to be cancelled again. Very disappointing for riders and organisers alike.It looks like a fresh attempt will be made to hold a ride at this venue later in the year. We'll let you know as soon as we hear anything. - 25/3/2006 |
Somerford Park Ridesponsored by
HOPE VALLEY SADDLERY have generously agreed to sponsor the Somerford Park Ride on 14th May 2006. |
Tegg's Nose Pleasure Ride re-arranged for Saturday 18th March 2006Due to adverse weather conditions (snow and ice) the Tegg's Nose PR had to be postponed. The re-arranged date is 18th March 2006.At the time of writing there are still a few places available so entries are still being taken. See Pleasure Rides for details. - 7/3/2006 |
Training Day CANCELLEDWe regret to report that the Training Day has been cancelled due to insufficient numbers. Apologies to anyone who had hoped to attend. - 16/2/2006 |
Delamere LatestAn update on the "Delamere Threat" below.Vale Royal Council have approved the Planning Application made by the Forestry Commission. The Forestry Commission are reported to have said they will make changes to the paths to minimise the potential problem for horses. We don't know how successful this might be but hope for the best. We are optimistic that it will not spoil our Delamere Forest Ride. The "Go Ape" facility will be completed during March so we shall soon know if a problem exists. - 16/2/2006 |
Bridleways QuizTeams from the Cheshire Group of Endurance GB came second and third in yesterday's Quiz at The Golden Pheasant in Plumley. Well done team members (Josie, Jane, Geoff, Pat, Liz, Peter, Muriel & Chris) and other Group members who were present in various teams. - 16/2/2006 |
Delamere ThreatThe Forestry Commission have applied for planning permission to Vale Royal Council to erect a cabin and shelter as part of a new "Go Ape" facility. It is very close to the new mere and therefore will affect anyone parking in the Whitemere (Christmas Tree) car park (where our rides start from) and heading across the road and into the main part of the forest. For more details see Delamere Threat - 12/1/2006 |
Tegg's Nose Date confirmedBoth the Country Park and the Forestry Manager have confirmed the date for Saturday 4 March 2006. The closing date for entries is 24 February 2006 but don't leave it too late - see Pleasure Rides - 10/1/2006 |
Bredbury Social RideDetails of this popular local ride have been added - see Pleasure Rides - 10/1/2006 |
Endurance Ride ScheduleThe Endurance Rides Schedule was published on the EGB site on 4/1/2006. Dates of all the local (Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, West Riding and North Wales and Borders Groups) rides were added to our site on 5/1/2006. Please note that the Wirral Ride is on 23 April 2006 not the 26th as reported earlier - see Endurance Rides - 10/1/2006 |
100 ClubThe names of recent winners have been published monthly. You can still join in - see 100 Club - 10/1/2006 |
Bridleways Quiz NightThe annual quiz night will take place on 15th February 2006 - see Social Events - 20/12/2005 |
EGB Announces New InsurersThe November/December 2005 edition of the members magazine reveals "that as of 1st December 2005 the association and it's members will be receiving the benefit of insurance cover from THB British Equestrian (formerly BEIB)." They already look after the insurance needs of the British Equestrian Federation, British Show Jumping Association, British Dressage, British Horse Driving Trials Association and are corporate brokers to The Pony Club - 03/11/2005 |
Merchandise for EGB Young RidersEndurance GB's Young Riders are heading off to their World Endurance Championships in Bahrain this December. Merchandise is now available to raise funds to support their trip. Use the following link to see what's on offer - EGBYR Merchandise - 25/10/2005 |
