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PONY CLUB ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire - 19/08/2013

We have recieved the following message from Katie Hubbard:

I am writing with regards to The Pony Club Endurance Championships – which are, for the first time, being held in conjunction with the other disciplines at Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire. Previously, we have been lucky enough to run alongside other EGB Cheshire rides, as you know, and are immensely grateful for all the help and support we have received in previous years. However, for various reasons, we have combined with the other Pony Club disciplines and will be “going it alone”!

I am writing to ask whether there are any EGB Cheshire volunteers that may be able to assist with the proceedings on Monday 19th August. As you will be aware, an event of this size takes a great deal of manpower and we really need to call on the help of fabulous volunteers in order for the Championships to run. It doesn’t matter the level of expertise of volunteers may have who are willing to help; there is just a need for enthusiastic volunteers who will help us run the day smoothly. Roles available currently include time keeping, checkpoint stewarding, safety stewarding (e.g. road crossings) and writing for our vets. Those who are able to give up their time will be provided with lunch, briefing for their post and a supply of tea and coffee for the day.

Should there be any individuals that are free to help, if you can mark your availability on this form, and return the slip to me via email katie@pcuk.org or by posting to The Pony Club, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RW, it would be much appreciated.

Should anyone have any questions regarding the roles that are required, please do not hesitate to contact me using the details provided.

I would like to take this time to thank EGB Cheshire (and EGB) for all their support thus far – we really hope that Endurance with The Pony Club can start to become a stepping stone along the path of this exciting discipline.

Katie Hubbard

Secretary of Tetrathlon, Endurance and Capitation

02476 698303


Chris Taylor

Added - 21/05/2013
 

CONGRATULATIONS TO KATY MELLOR AT THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE


Photo courtesy of David Saunders Photography

14 year-old Katy Mellor riding her Arab x Welsh pony Angelina Ginny was one of only two finishers of the two-day 160km Torq-sponsored Golden Horseshoe class which is an amazing result for a junior rider and her brilliant pony. She and former British team member David Yeoman on Marlouf de Norvavre were the only riders to complete the course.

Organiser Barbara Wigley is quoted as saying "The weather was atrocious. Easily the worst we have ever had. The first day was cold and windy, but the other two were dominated by constant rain which turned everywhere into a mud bath!"

Katy's pony Angelina Ginny, at 12.2hh, is the smallest pony ever to have completed 160k at the Horseshoe.

Katy also won the Showgirl trophy for the top mare, the Top Lady rider trophy and the Fancy That Handling and Presentation award.

This is a wonderful result for rider and pony and words cannot really do justice to what has been a fabulous success. Very well done Katy and your very supportive family. What an inspiration to everyone.

Perhaps you may like to read more about this year's Horseshoe here.


Photo believed to be by Ian Wigley

Chris Taylor

Added - 20/05/2013
 

CHESHIRE GROUP TRAINING DAY - Sunday 23rd June

Can you pace your horse?

We are organising a training day at Kelsall Hill on June 23rd for members and non-members.

The theme will be to improve your judge of pace during a ride.

Ride to your own plan, not to those around you!

Learn from international riders.

We will have the use of the gallops and the farm ride.

There will be advice from veterinary physio Andraya Hiscock.

We will run a vet gate and practice crewing.

Start time 10.00am Finish about 4.00pm.

Cost to members £25, non-members £30.

Contact Liz Finney to book: Tel 01565 633310; 07970 203362.

Liz Finney

Added - 18/04/2013
 

CHESHIRE GROUP CLOTHING

In the past we have arranged for EGB Cheshire Group branded clothing to be made available to members at a very attractive price. And there are still a few items remaining available for purchase here.

We are aware that there have been requests for fresh stock to be obtained in appropriate sizes.

The suggested items might include polos, sweatshirts and jodphurs.

So that we can reasonably accurately assess demand and not waste money in being left with unsold remainders we would like to hear from anyone who would be interested in buying any of these or similar items. Please drop Muriel an email by clicking muriel@endurancegbcheshire.co.uk and give details of the item/s and size/s you might require.

I stress that at this stage you are not committing yourselve to anything - we are just trying to gauge the potential interest.

Chris Taylor

Added - 18/04/2013
 

DELAMERE RIDE - HELPERS NEEDED

Liz urgently needs more helpers for the Delamere Ride on 27th April.

If you can assist it would be much appreciated.

If anyone who is riding has someone coming with them who could help for a couple of hours that would also be apprciated.

If you can help in any way please get in touch with Liz:
Tel: 01565 633310
Email: liz@endurancegbcheshire.co.uk.

Chris Taylor

Added - 10/04/2013
 

EGB RENEWALS

This is just a gentle reminder to those who may have forgotten (or deliberately delayed) renewing their membership.

If you delay beyond the end of March you will be required to pay a joining fee in addition to the annual membership.

Obviously we hope you have all renewed before the end of the month.

Chris Taylor

Added - 17/03/2013
 

INTER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
13th and 14th July 2013

Have you got aspirations to represent your region at the Inter Regional Championships? Have you and your horse got what it takes to be on the winning team, if so we want you!

Details of the event are listed below along with the qualifying classes for the Championship.

Should you wish to put yourself and your horse forward for team selection please email shaun@endurancegbcheshire.co.uk with a brief overview of your experience and current level of Endurance riding, also could you list what rides and grades you achieved last year and your ride plan for early this year prior to the championship. Please indicate your preferred class for consideration of selection.

The event will take place over two days at Kings Forest on Saturday and Sunday 13th & 14th July 2013. Fund raising events will take place prior to the event to assist with travel costs and team clothing etc we are also hopeful to secure some local sponsorship to assist as well.

Longer distances and CER’s will take place on the first day and shorter distances GR’s on the second, this will enable Team members to support each other and learn from those more experienced.

This event will give riders at all levels experience within the Team environment giving them an insight into the world of competitive Endurance Riding within a protected, secure competition where they can benefit from the support and encouragement of the Chef D/Equipe and the more experienced Team members. In the true spirit of the competition, it will be an ideal opportunity for Novice combinations (Newcomer’s) to compete in a supported environment.

The Inter-Regional Championship also provides an opportunity for Selectors and Chef to see up and coming talent that can be encouraged to progress to Home International and eventually International Teams.

In the month leading up to the Competition, Team training events will be encouraged by the participating Regions! In Cheshire we have a number of competitive and training rides to offer training opportunities, as Chef's we are also happy to arrange small group training events to those interested at Amanda's base in North Wales and some faster work at Kelsall Hill Gallops under instruction.

We would also like to hear from those who may just choose to come along and crew and support the team, the more the merrier! We forgot to mention the BBQ which will be an event not to be missed on the Saturday evening.

The Competition

A team competition that ideally should include juniors/young riders at all levels!

Prizes

  • Each Team/Team Member Placed 1st-8th, will be rewarded with an IR Competition Rosette!

  • The IR Team Competition Shield will be awarded to the overall winning Team, and an individual Medal will be awarded for Team Members 1st to 3rd Place in the IR Competition! The Chef d’Equipe of the 3 highest placed teams will also be awarded a Commemorative Medal.

  • Prizes to be given to High Point Young Rider and High Point Veteran Horse within the IR Competition, determined by the highest placing within their Class! In the event of a tie, highest PF points decide. To be considered for the Highpoint YR and Veteran Horse Prize, eligibility needs to be clearly stated on the Team Entry list!

  • An individual Prize will be awarded to each Class Winner!


The Classes for the Inter-Regional Competition for 2013

On Saturday 13.07.2013

IR-Class 1102km CER (KF Class 7)

IR-Class 280km CER (KF Class 9 only)

IR-Class 364km GER (KF Class 19 only)

IR-Class 42 day ride; day one 32km Novice GER (KF Class 25 only)

On Sunday 14.07.2013

IR-Class 42 day ride; 32km Novice GER (KF Class 38 only)

IR-Class 548km Novice GER (KF Class 33 only)

IR-Class 6 32km Novice GER (KF Class 38 only)

There is an IR Team web-site for your information http://www.inter-regional-champs.co.uk.

Let the Games begin and come and join us in achieving your aspirations!

Amanda & Shaun North West Chef D/Equipe’s

Added - 01/03/2013
 

YOUNG RIDERS GO FREE

To keep EGB as a thriving entity we need to encourage the next generation of riders into the sport. As part of EGB's drive to find ways of getting young riders to get involved in our sport Harry Ingram has been appointed Chair of the Young riders EGB Committee and he is also the Young Riders Representative for the Cheshire Group.

As part of Cheshire Group’s campaign to try and encourage more young people to try Endurance Riding we are giving Young Riders FREE ENTRY into any Pleasure Ride organised by our Group when accompanied by a paying adult.

"Young Riders" are are any persons aged aged 8-21.

How can you help?

If you have a riding establishment nearby could you seek permission to put a copy of this POSTER on display?
Any publicity would help.

If you are going to a ride and have a spare space in your transport could you offer to take a young rider with you and chaperone them for just one ride? It may be a big ask for you to take this on but it would be a wonderful gesture.

There may be other opportunities that cross your mind.
Why not make some suggestions on our Cheshire Group Facebook Page. The ideal place to develope new ideas.

You can email Harry at harry@endurancegbcheshire.co.uk.

Chris Taylor

Added - 23/02/2013
 

BEF EQUINE DRUG TESTING

BEFAR is the shorthand term used to refer to the British Equine Federation Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Rules. These Rules apply to all members of the BEF FEI disciplines, that is British Dressage, British Equestrian Vaulting, British Eventing, British Horse Driving Trials Association, British Showjumping, Endurance GB and British Reining.

Any horse entered in a graded or competitive ride may be spot checked but normally longer distance horses will tend to be selected for testing.

In 2013 testing will not be carried out on riders or horses doing Pleasure Rides (National or Group).

A leaflet is available HERE (in pdf format) giving handy advice on the equine testing carried out by the BEF.

I did consider showing a list of banned/controlled substances here but it can, of course, change and it is 30 (yes thirty) pages long so the best I can do is to refer you to http://www.feicleansport.org/ and repeat some WARNINGS:

  • Please keep in mind the possible contamination of feed by Prohibited Substances and discuss this with your feed supplier. Food for competition horses should be certified free of Prohibited Substances. Avoid buying products in retail outlets for which specifications are unclear or from retailers you do not know very well. This warning also applies to certain herbal products and feed additives.
  • There is evidence that some drugs excreted in a horse’s urine can be reingested if the horse eats its bedding (particularly straw). You should always ensure that your horse has clean bedding and that the bedding could not have been contaminated by another horse.
  • If a horse receives medication make sure that the medicines administered cannot spread to competition horses in adjacent stables. Isoxsuprine (a treatment sometimes used for navicular disease and laminitis) is one example of a well-known contaminating substance. If a horse is treated, do not subsequently stable a competition horse in the same box without thoroughly cleaning it. Do not feed a horse from a bucket used for giving medications to another horse.
  • Keep a medical record for your horse as well as for any borrowed horses. Ask the treating/team veterinarian and the grooms to document in writing all treatments administered to the horse stating date, time, substance(s) administered, dose, route (e.g. intravenous) as well as name and qualifications of veterinarian.
Chris Taylor

Added - 10/02/2013
 

BEDMAX - 4 for the North

Hello,

The sport of horse Endurance Riding is one where the participants are constantly trying to improve. This applies to whether one is trying to move up from 16 km (10 mile) pleasure rides or preparing for a 100 to 160 km (62 to 100 mile) race ride in one day. The latter takes years of hard work and a gradual progression through the graded ride system to achieve, but it can be and has been done with even the most unlikely of steeds.

Most of the endurance events across Durham, Northumberland, Cumbria, North Yorkshire and the Borders are included as eligible rides with the best 4 results counting to the end of season awards.

The aim is to promote good preparation and skilled riding. Riding at a speed suited to the terrain, avoiding elimination by the vet and finishing with a low final heart rate (for the horse that is), will achieve the best results.

The “COTTEE” class is open to N&T members only and covers rides of between 30 km and 52 km. This trophy was donated by Mrs Doreen Cottee in memory of her husband Ken who himself enjoyed the sport of endurance riding with his Arab horse Ashraaf. Ashraaf’s first significant trophy was the original ‘4 for the North’ in 1999 when he was ridden by Ken’s granddaughter Lee-Anne Knight. The trophy is now sponsored by Graham and Vivienne Knight of Classic Uph. & Foam, domestic/contract foam converters. http://www.classicupholsteryfoam.co.uk

The “BEDMAX” class is open to any EGB or SERC member that competes in the 48 km and over rides at eligible events. BEDMAX has agreed to sponsor this competition for the 3rd consecutive year. BEDMAX is high quality bedding made specifically for horses from renewable soft timber to give you all the natural benefits of wood shavings, while eliminating the dust and spores that can do so much damage to your horse's health. http://www.bedmax.co.uk/

The “BEDMAX - 4 for the North” series is at risk following 2012 lack of entries and number of qualifying rides cancelled.

Basically, if the Sponsors don’t see a benefit they will, as with any business, pull out. They are simply looking for publicity i.e. Press Releases and Website Entries with their name included to keep them happy.

The series, although administered by the EGB N&T Group, is run as a Northern Event. Open to all EGB and SERC members and with qualifying rides throughout the Northern area.

The N&T Administrator and PR Secretary do all the work by preparing the points and reports, these are e mailed to webmasters and entrants.

Attached is an application form and promotional letter for your interest. Please return the application form to the administrator, Jackie Axcell either by email or snail mail.

You have to enter to win!!

Many thanks

Vivienne Knight
Folding Stead
Shield Hill
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
NE49 9NW

Added - 03/02/2013
 

CHESHIRE GROUP TROPHY REGISTRATION FORM

Don't forget to register so that your horse(s) can qualify for our Group Trophies as you ride this coming year.

A new Registration form is now ready on the Group Membership page or direct from
Cheshire Group Trophy Registration form in Word .doc format (updated Jan 2013).
Cheshire Group Trophy Registration form in pdf format (updated Jan 2013).

Chris Taylor

Added - 06/01/2013
 

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