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We have some lovelly trophys to present at this year AGM.

 

A "fun competition" we thought of would be to present a trophy for the "best" photo sent into us. So just email in any photos you would like us to judge, we will add them into a slideshow we can all enjoy.

QUALIFIER FOR

Cricklands Winter League Finals

 

Class 1 North Devon Riding Club WT2 (on website)
Class 1A Combination not to have come 1st,2nd or 3rd in any prelim test
Class 1B Open
Class 2 North Devon Riding Club WT3 (on website) Open
Class 3 Preliminary 1  (2006 edition)
Class 3A Combination not to have come 1st,2nd or 3rd in any prelim test
Class 3B Open
Class 4 Preliminary 12 (2005 edition) (qualifier)
Class 5 Novice 30  (2006 edition) (qualifier)
Class 6 Novice 32  (2002 edition)(on website)
Class 7 Elementary 44 (2002 edition)

We are lucky enough to run another Open Dressage Competition at the wonderful venue of Arlington Court, Barnstaple, entries close on the 12th September, for those who have joined us before they will know what a great atmosphere there as at these competitions.

Book now to ride - spaces limited Spectators Welcome - a great way to learn and ask questions Venue Coxleigh Barton

Perry is an internationally recognised horseman, with many years experience in training horses and people. He is the author of six published equestrian books and appears regularly in national equestrian publications.

Perry believes that softness, lightness and understanding are the keys to building successful relationships with horses. He also believes that by using those keys, connection, suppleness and collection are attainable by anyone. His approach is one of empathy and understanding towards the horse, so the horse becomes a willing partner and brings its own joy and enthusiasm to the performance. All of Perry's work with horses is about exploring deeper communication; learning to understand and influence another being for the mutual enjoyment of both horse and rider.

 

This is a fabulous opportunity very kindly organised by Jaye. The first of the sessions will be held on Friday 13th of August, with the kind permission of Jo Gay from Coxleigh Barton. The program will involve a 1 hour one to one with Perry with your own horse focussing on your individual requirements at a cost of £40.00.

Or it is also possible to have a 2 to 1 session at a cost of £55 for an hour - in this case please organise a riding partner and tell Jaye when you book .

Please let Jaye know if you are interested in Perry Wood lessons/clinics by  emailing or phoning 01598 763568. 

We have had some suggestions already:

Combined training sessions showjumping and dressage all levels
Show Jumping
The Le Trec Day again for next year
How To Lunge Clinic

These are a few, but don't forget if we don't know what you want, how can we organise it! so do let us know.

We are looking to organise a Training Day at Winkleigh at the end of August.  We will cater for newcomers through to competition riders.

We will be schooling for approximately 3 hours which will include showjumping and then out on the xc course at a cost of £30.00 per rider plus the cost of the course which should be about £19.00 with a max of 4 in a session

There is a ODE the following weekend so this is perfectly timed to school before the event.

 

If you would like to join us please let me know  Gilly on 01271 378000 or email

 

From starting with an Exmoor mist making it challenging for the judges, we ended up with fabulous sunshine.

A really big thank you to everyone who made the day such a success

More photos and information on our Summer Show Page

From Ian Wright Lesson

Ian is a very popular riding instructor for our club, he is  able to bring out the best in novice riders as well as the more competative rider. 

He spent a great deal of time training with the Olympic three day event gold medallist and Olympic team trainer, Bertie Hill, as well as other top show jumping trainers in Germany.  He has been a successful event rider, show jumper and dressage rider as well as riding race winners over hurdles and fences. 

We have had a good take up on the lessons with Ian and several of us are continuing with our lessons.  If you would like to join us either phone Ian up direct on 07709771109.

1 hour private at £35.00 or 2 people sharing at £17.50 per person.

Jo Buck is back in North Devon and is giving regular monthly lessons starting on 31st July/1st August. Jo is a freelance instructor, offering teaching astride and side saddle. She  has lectured in all aspects of horsemanship for twenty five years and was trained by Charles de Kunffey, Arthur Kottas and Steven Clarke.

 

PLEASE RING: SUE 01271 850301   or E-mail huckham.farm@virgin.net for details

updated 11th July 2010

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We would like to thank Charter Vets for their very kind donation to our riding club, which will be wisely invested!! 

Also from time to time we will be adding various articles and newsletters from Charter Vets which us horsey people will find very topical and informative.

To start this off, here is their May Newsletter which covers several topics which we as horse owners should all be aware of at this time of year.

Just click on the image and a .pdf will open

 

Whilst it took a little while for the mist to clear we ended up with a really successful day and a great turnout.  A big thank you to all those who helped with the day and who's hard work made it possible for others to enjoy the competition.

 

Results are now all uploaded, just click on the rosette

Heather had kindly offered our riding club members a unique opportunity to have a days training at her farm, East Leigh near Totnes.

Her courses are normally for 2 days with up to 10 students. We have been offered a one day course for up to 6 students for the very special rate of £50. These courses are normally very difficult to get onto as they are a unique opportunity to have a go on the simulators.
Areas covered include learning to feel with ease, which hindleg is coming under, striking off the ground, when the shoulder is coming back and when it is going forward, and therefore to feel the diagonals in rising trot without having to look down, and also to feel the right moment for the canter strike off.

There are still places available so contact Amanda-Jayne amanda-jayne.brown@virgin.net  01271 882722 as soon as possible to book you space.

For more information on Heather Moffett and her courses see
http://www.enlightenedequitation.com

We had a great day at the Calvert Trust and we didn't let the drizzle dampen us too much, at least the grass will grow!!!

We got some great photos which I have uploaded and I will add the video over the next week. (Official Note - If anyone does not want photos on the web please let me know). I apoligise for so many photos of Kim but if she will ride 3 horses!

Congratulations to our winners and qualifiers:-

Debbie Symons & Kim Parker qualified for the South West Regional Dressage Championships in the Prelim Class and Kim Parker and Vicci Greenaway qualified for the Novice Class. Good Luck to you at Stockland Lovell on the 10th October.

In the Cricklands Prelim Qualifier we have Diane Loosemoore, Kim Parker, Nicky Chapman, Jaye Jones, Debbie Symons, Lean Jerret and Hayley Parkin all scored over the 58% needed and in the Novice Qualifier we have Vicci Greenaway, Kim Parker, Kittie-Rose Cheetham, congratulations to you all.

A big thank you to our Judges Charlotte Hardy, Collette Hall and Helen Prentice, who very generously gave up their Sunday to judge us and thanks also to their writers.

Also to everyone who helped on the day - Gilly Webber, Jackie Leworthy and Jaye Jones who came back after taking their mounts home and who helped with stewarding and clearing up. To Suzi Wilson who helped with the adding up. To Lucy House who joined us at 8.00am to set out the arena so we could run the competition outside, which seemed to have worked rather well and to Ana Chylack who kindly braved the weather to ensure everyone parked sensibly. To Sarah Gatehouse and her daughter Rachel who despite not being able to ride came and joined us to help with stewarding.

Carmen, what would we do without your bacon butties and cakes? and to everyone else who helped with running the event and all at the Calvert Trust for their help.

With everyone's help the day went really well.

All the best, Gilly and Sarah