Best Shod Horse or Pony Trophy
for the Delamere Forest section of the Autumn Frolic
I wanna tell you a story ... ...
Last year Sue Evans’ horse Rose Collection won the Best Shod award at the Delamere Forest part of our Autumn Frolic but there was no actual trophy for presentation.
Now it so happens that in 2003 they also won the Eld Trophy at that year’s Eld Ride for the best shod horse. The Eld Trophy was in memory of the late Margie Eld, a former Gold Series and Long Distance rider. Sadly the Eld Ride is no longer in the Schedule but Sue would like to get the trophy back into the system in the hope that the trophy goes on to keep the memory of Margie and her endurance links alive.
So Sue has kindly decided to follow it up this year by presenting The Eld Trophy, open to members of EGB riding at Delamere on the Saturday for the best shod horse or pony. Sue hopes to be there to try and claim it back for 2008.
Thank you Sue for kindly donating this trophy. I’m sure the original presenters of the trophy would be pleased to see it continue as a fitting memorial to Margie.
Chris Taylor
Added - 02/09/2008
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Autumn Frolic - HELPERS WANTED
Thank you to those who have already volunteed 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
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Bridleways Petition
Some 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.
Added - 15/08/2008
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NORTH WEST TEAM WIN AT THE INTER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
2nd & 3rd August 2008
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.
The team members were:
from the Cheshire Group -
Rachel Rolfe (Selasphorus), Liz Finney (Marlak Romance), Terry Madden (Medraar), Shelby-Jade France (Magi), Sue Higgins (Aberllwyds Another Rose);
and from the Derbyshire Group -
Annette Masterson (Remolino), Kay Counter (Cheeky Charlie), Ann Harrison (Ginger Spice), Brett Corcoran (Aristotle Bay), Melanie Rhodes (Bashir Shamyr), Molly Corcoran (Pillheath Royal Paddy), Bethan Reeves (Rasheik Ibn Malik).
Chefs d’Equipe - Pat Guerin and Flick Edmeston
And again, "Well done everyone" from the rest of us.
Added - 05/08/2008
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Lindum Spirit Success for Cheshire
The 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
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DARCI (Stolen from Bollington Cheshire)
FOUND.
Here's some good news :-
Darci, who was taken from her field in Bollington, Cheshire in the early hours of Saturday 28th June this year (see News item below) has been found and is now back home thanks to everyone's efforts.
Karen Lewty says "I know Rachel has been overwhelmed by all the help and support that everyone has offered, so on behalf of Rachel and Darci,
THANK YOU."
Don't forget though - Remain vigilant and report anything suspicious.
Added - 24/07/2008
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INTER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
North West Regional Team.
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.
North West Regional Team - 2008
100 km ER Rachel Rolfe Selasphorus
80 km ER Annette Masterson Remolino
80 km CR Ann Harrison Ginger Spice
Melanie Rhodes Bashir Shamyr
Brett Corcoran (Jun) Aristotle Bay
65km CR Liz Finney (Vet) Marlak Romance (Vet)
Terry Madden Medraar
Shelby-Jade France (Jun) Magi
50 km CR Gee Corcoran Redrose Revelation
Molly Corcoran (Jun) Pilheath Royal Paddy
40 km CR Helen Newton Ley Lader
Bethan Reeves (Jun) Rasheik Ibn Malik
Added - 17/07/2008
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Stolen from Bollington Cheshire
between 2200 27/6/08 - 0500 28/6/08.
Stats
Ad ID: 4224
Height: 15.3 hh
Colour: light bay
Sex: Mare
Age: approx 8
Description
SUBSTANTIAL REWARD OFFERED FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF Our pretty bay mare who was taken from her field in Bollington, Cheshire in the early hours of Saturday 28th June 2008. She is a lovely natured horse in the right hands but she only really trusts my husband and me. She will need to be shod in about 3 weeks and will also need the dentist.
She has a very distinctive scar on the top of her front right leg you can actually see the stitches. She means the world to us and we are absolutely devastated as are all our family and friends at the yard. Her field companions are stressed and I know she will not be happy. If you acquired in good faith please think of the pain we are going through and contact us. We don't care where you had her from we just need her back.
Contact Name Rachel Blower
County Cheshire
Country United Kingdom
Preferred Phone 07787858423
Added - 02/07/2008 Second picture added - 11/07/2008
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Tricia Hirst (Cheshire Group Member)
Wins FEI 3* 160km Endurance Race
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.
As 'Tarik' can be very strong, Tricia opted to start six minutes after the rest of the field, but soon caught up and came into the first vet gate in first place. It was a very tactical race with Tricia and the Bahrainis in close contention all day. The last loop of 20km was done extremely fast with three of the Bahrainis including Sheikh Nasser and Tricia all together. The Bahrainis turned into the final field in front and went off at a gallop, however Tricia let Tarik go and he flew past them and won by several lengths. The finishing overall speed was 16.96kph. This successful completion also qualifies Tricia and 'Tarik' for next year's European Championships in Italy.
'Tarik' has been home produced and last year came 3rd in the Young Horse World Championships in Compiegne, France with Tricia's daughter Georgina on board.
To complete the weekend, Tricia's 23yr old son Philip came 4th on Madjin des Pins, an 8yr old Anglo Arab in the horses first 120km race.
Tricia Hirst
I think a hearty "Well done, Tricia and family" is in order - Chris Taylor
Added - 26/06/2008
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New Rides and Ride Organisers wanted
If 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
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INTER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
LUDLOW - 2nd & 3rd AUGUST 2008
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.
The ride classes & distances are as follows:
100 km ER 2 riders Advanced (1 of whom should be a Young Rider)
80 km ER 3 riders Advanced (1 of whom should be a Young Rider)
80 km CR 3 riders Advanced (1 of whom should be a Young Rider)
65 km CR 3 riders Advanced or Open (1 of whom should be a Junior or Young Rider)
50 km CR 2 riders Open or Novice (1 of whom should be a Junior or Young Rider)
40 km CR 2 riders Novice (1 of whom should be a Junior or Young Rider)
Bonus points will be given for Junior & Young Rider entries & also for Veterans in the 65 & 50 km classes. If no Junior or Young Rider can be found then the place may be filled by an adult.
The ERs will take place on Saturday 2nd & the CRs on Sunday 3rd August but we would like all team members to stay both days if possible to help out with crewing when they are not riding.
Anyone in the Cheshire Group who would like to be considered please send details of yourself & your horse plus a list of your results (speeds & pulse rates) from this year’s competitive rides to me by post or email as soon as possible. Those wishing to be considered for the higher distances may also include last year’s results where relevant.
Pat Guerin
The Laurels, Brick Bank Lane, Allostock, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9LZ
Email: pat@endurancegbcheshire.co.uk
UPDATE: A provisional team has been selected but volunteers to act as reserves are still welcome. 09/07/2008
Added - 05/06/2008
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Horse Thieves
UPDATED
Please keep alert and report anything suspicious to the police.
Further Update
This message is being sent round by Derbyshire Horsewatch.
There have been 3 sightings of 2 suspicious men with Eastern European accents photographing local horses. They feel this could be a steal to order gang.
The men have been seen at shows / events and even in a horse owner's field taking pictures. They have been seen in a white van reg: N253 XAJ and a red Land Cruiser.
Police are treating this as suspicious, so please contact them urgently if you see anything.
The below was circulated from South Yorkshire Police last week
“I thought I should make you aware that there have been three sightings in the Hope Valley of two suspicious men with Eastern European accents photographing lots of local horses. This could be a steal to order gang operating locally and we have advised our Hope Valley Riding Club members to be extra vigilant.
1) The men were seen actually in a horse owner's field near Bradwell taking lots of photographs of the three horses. The car was a pinky red but the member did not get the registration number.
2) At our open show on Sunday two men with Eastern European accents were seen photographing lots of horses at the event. This time they were in a white van registration no N253 XAJ
3) The two men were seen again today photographing horses in the valley, this time in a red Landcruiser B16 RBB - see Email below.
We have recommended that any HVRC members seeing any further suspicious incidents report them to the police (contact details in the Email below). Also perhaps you could Email me also so that I can circulate details to our members.
Hope Valley Riding Club”
What has become evident that this information has been widely circulated and networked nationally.
Hampshire Horsewatch and Hampshire Constabulary have in the last 24 hours been inundated with information , circulated e mails, texts regarding these vehicles and the men. Some of the messages have been given different slant depending on the senders possible interpretation which may alarm individuals as the information is location specific. There is no indication that many of the reported sightings in Hampshire are correct. What I can say is that as a result of information circulated a positive sighting of the white van reg number N253 XAJ was seen in Chilworth, Southampton today Wednesday 28th May 2008 close to a livery yard. Two men of East European appearance were seen with the same vehicle on Tuesday 27th May 2008 in the same area.
To members on the Isle of Wight there is no indication that this white van has been on the Island
This proves the point that people who are seen in suspicious circumstances do travel…..distances given that the original information came from Derbyshire area
It also demonstrates that Horsewatch networking is powerful….a bit erratic maybe……!
BE AWARE:
Y848 XNR - Silver Transit Van caught casing a yard in Lambley, Northamptonshire, last night - Police confirm false number plates - please advise as many people as possible to the alert.
ALSO :
"9 cobs were stolen last night in Cannock and 5 from Lichfield - they seem to be targetting coloureds, irish and mares with foals. The men taking photo's have also been seen at Ingestre. They are using a white van, a red landcruiser and a blue VW".
Karen Lewty
Development Officer
BHS North West Region
0161 980 7483
07720 404398
k.lewty@bhs.org.uk
www.bhsnorthwest.org.uk
Updated - 04/06/2008
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Wirral Ride 2008 – Awards
Kindly donated by Estate Supplies
Farriers Award
54 Jalaal Ibn Krayaan (K. Corr)
Best Turned Out - Overall
17 Oakthwaite Samara - R Atkinson
Best Turned Out - Senior
2 Ginger Spice - A Harrison
Best Turned Out - Junior
20 Falicon Rhosyn Melfed - G Fellowes
Best Turned Out - Pleasure Rider
45 - - Y Austin
The prizes were kindly donated by Heather Warburton from Estate Supplies Country Store.
Added - 28/04/2008
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News Archive
A new page called News Archive has been created to store old news items. The intention is to remove items from this News page to the News Archive as soon as they become irrelevant. This should help keep the News page current and quicker to load - 2/5/2006
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