Friday 19 December 2008

Branch Annual Meeting - REMINDER

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year To All

A reminder that the Branch Annual Meeting and Awards Evening takes place on Friday 16th January 2009

See post below for full details, the agenda and how to order your supper tickets

Thursday 18 December 2008

Branch Annual Meeting - Friday 16th January 2009

Notice is hereby given:

EIGHTH BRANCH ANNUAL MEETING OF ENDURANCE GB - LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND GROUP

Will be held on FRIDAY 16TH JANUARY 2009 at THE CONSERVATIVE CLUB, THORPE END, MELTON MOWBRAY (opposite Morrisons and next door to McDonalds)

The BRANCH ANNUAL MEETING (BAM) will begin at 7:30 p.m. prompt.

AGENDA

1 - Welcome and apologies for absence

2 - Adoption of previous BAM minutes

3 - Chairman's report for 2008

4 - Treasurer's report - Adoption of Branch Accounts 2008

5 - Election of Committee

6 - Any other business

A 30 minute break will give members a chance to enjoy a buffet supper and / or drink

This will be followed by an Open Forum when members will be encouraged to discuss their ideas and wishes for the direction of the Group in the coming year.

Key topics may include: Types of rides - Social events - Training and advancement - How do you wish Group funds to be spent? - Members' concerns and worries about the future of EGB and our Group.

The evening will conclude with our:

ANNUAL GROUP AWARDS PRESENTATION

The buffet supper is again being provided by Ann Lane of Cresswell Caterers at a special discounted price to our Group of £ 5.50 per person but this must be ordered in advance.

If you wish to purchase a supper ticket(s) please complete the tear off slip on the notice which members should have already received. Return this slip to or alternatively contact: Sharon Davison, H/B Mary Marsh, Sawley Bridge Marina, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire NG10 3AE, together with your remittance and an SAE for return of ticket(s) by WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2009 at the latest.

Wednesday 10 December 2008

Rudolph 2008 - RIDE CANCELLED

The Rudolph Ride which was due to take place on Sunday 14th December 2008 has been cancelled.

This decision was taken owing to the adverse ground conditions.

The route was ridden at the weekend and checked again yesterday. In places there are deep ruts (probably caused by off road vehicles) and it is extremely muddy and slippery. Also the lanes were described as lethal after a hard frost which lasted until midday.

We will be reporting the abuse of the bridleway to the appropriate authorities.

Thank you to everyone who had entered to support the Group. All riders will be contacted to ensure that they are aware that the ride is not going ahead.

It would not have been much fun.

We hope to reschedule this ride in 2009.

Thursday 13 November 2008

Rudolphs Red Nose Ride Sunday 14th Dec 2008

SOCIAL ‘FUN’ HORSE RIDE
In the Vale of Belvoir
Sunday 14TH DECEMBER 2008

1
1miles (19 km)
6 miles ( 11km)

VENUE : RUTLAND ARMS (Dirty Duck)
Woolsthorpe by Belvoir NG32 1NY

FOOD & DRINKS AVAILABLE AT PUB AFTER THE RIDE
ROSETTE & MINCE PIE ON COMPLETION
FANCY DRESS ENCOURAGED!

ENTRY FEE
· EGB / ASSOCIATE MEMBERS £8
· NON MEMBERS £12
Ride will be run in accordance with EGB rules & regulations

Cheques payable to Leics & Rutland EGB Group

(Limited to 50 entries)

CLOSING DATE: 11TH DECEMBER 2007
(NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY)


FOR ENTRY FORM SEND SAE TO or EMAIL :

S Davison H/B Mary Marsh, Sawley Bridge Marina, Long Eaton Notts NG10 3AE
ENQUIRIES CALL 07802317847(EVE ONLY)
Email: raymond.davison2@btinternet.com
Email :fififairhurst@hotmail.com

Monday 13 October 2008

Cirencester 2008




The national championship event run through Cirencester Polo Park .
This is a multi day event with classes for all to enjoy the countryside .
Dan entered the 80km ER on Rio and also 40km on Tilly

Bakewell Ride


Maxine Beck kindly rode Tilly again this time with Daniel on Grace

North Norfolk Coastal Ride

What a ride , beautiful weather & great location just a perfect event !

Thank you Gilly & Des Payton

A multi day event if you want to ride along the beach worth doing add to your list for next year
Many group members there notably Carolyn Pacey who won the multi day class ,
We had fun Dan rode Rio and came 2nd in the 80km seen here with Carolyn Pacey
Maxine Beck kindly rode Tilly aka Cumbria Shalimar at her first competive ride.
Maria , Fancessca and Chris Lamin were there too enjoying i believe as well as the event but the local Joke Shop ? !

RAF Cranwell 2008


We have a few photos from this years event
A multi day event with classes to suit all in Lincolnshire

Vale of Belvoir 2008


The first group competitive ride of the season hosted organised by Chris & Maria Lamin at Piper Hole Farm. This year they had a two day event with pleasure rides and a lead rein class on the Saturday with competive rides from 32km - 80km on the Sunday.

Maria completed first 8okm on Deano a PBA chesnut gelding. Well Done !

Yes its me riding my youngster Grace aka Heritage Messalina at her first competive ride possibly the only time I have ridden this year. Dan rode Sue Broughtons Island Prospero (Dink)who we had been training since 2007 . Dink the brother of Island Columbus ( Ben ) my horse and we just did the 40km Nov around the Vale of Belvoir.

This is wonderful route takinng in the national route the Jubilee Way through the Belvoir Estate woods along the west way to taking panorama that is the Vale of Belvoir including the historic Belvoir Castle .

The route then follows through the vale villages with some lovely long canters along headland before heading back up a climb to the venue Piper Hole Farm .

2008 Ride Photos -

Please send us your best photos ( with permission of the photographer where necessary) and if you can a little bit about the ride where it was taken and your results or whether you simply had fun

We have added a few hi lights from our year

Fiona & Daniel

Cromwell Group Events

Just a quick note after attending the wonderful College ride this weekend we picked up a couple of flyers for their group events

1st November Cockbrook Farm , Old Weston , Huntingdon Cambs PE28 5LU
Training & Pleasure Ride
Distances 18km, 25km and a 5km lead rein route EGB Mem £12 and Non EGB Mem £17 Junior EGB Mem £8 and Non Juniour Mem £10 All late entries and on the day £20 .
Entries before 25th October
Entries to Sandra Groome , Newbridge House , Bridgehill Rd, Newborough, Peterborough Cambs PE6 7SA
Email chris.gromme@virgin.net

Introductory evening to the equestrian sports of Endurance and BHS TREC plus Fashion Show by Performance Equestrian
13th Nov Manor Farm Equestrian Centre 7.30pm
Bored of Hacking out ?
Need a New Challenge ?
Why not come along and enjoy and informal evening of introductory talks by local BHS TREC and Endurance Riders plus have a chance to look at and discuss the products and equipment used with leading supplier Performance Equestrian
Refreshments available
Tickets £5 pre booked or on the night
To Pre book tickets call
Manor Farm 01480 498000
Helen 07908622581
Yvonne 07954 164218
Steve 01933 624624

Monday 6 October 2008

Rudolphs Ride 2008 ?










Just to let everyone know , unfortunately Daniel and I won't be in the UK to organise this ride this year .

BUT everything is in place if someone would step forward to take it over for one year ... as we will be in the UK next Xmas .

The ride is fairly straightforward and is a great fund raiser for the group .
Its straight forward to organise and Bob the landlord is keen to run it again this year ......

So please if you could help please contact me at the following email

Dan and I will help as much as possible

fiona@zeropointzeroone.com

Groom/ Help wanted

Just wanted to ask is there anyone that might be able to help for a few hours 7 days a week to look after our horses from November through to Feb

This is a part time paid job approx 3hrs a day
General duties
Mucking & turning out
Feeding
Checking stock in field

Please email if your interested and we can take it from there
fiona@zeropointzeroone.com

Monday 15 September 2008

Ride Photographs can be viewed on line

Photos by Kevin Scott of Scott Digital our Ride Photographer can now be viewed and ordered on line

Click on this link to Scott Digital Equestian Events website

LION'S TAIL photos taken by Kevin on 13th and 14th September appearing there - NOW!!!

Friday 5 September 2008

Lion's Tail Ride needs more entries

Late entries for The Lion’s Tail may be accepted up to 9th September

but please email (sheila.egb@talktalk.net)

or phone the entry secretary first (before 8 p.m.) on 01664 565096

Thursday 4 September 2008

September 2008 Ride Schedule

THE LION'S TAIL WEEKEND (SUPPORTING LOROS) - to be held on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September

For more information on both days including entry forms, route maps and directions to the venue etc. - click on the ride web site link

STONTON WYVILLE SOCIAL RIDE - to be held on Saturday 27th September

More details are published below - scroll down for information

Thursday 12 June 2008

Team Spirit 2008 Lindum Thurs 24th July

LEICS & RUTLAND TEAM SPIRIT 2008

We are again looking to enter a team from L&R Group for the Team Spirit x4 40km relay

There have been rumors of a Mens and a Womens team from L& R!

If anyone is interested in riding or even crewing or helping in this Team event .
We do need static crew's too

It consists of x4 horses & riders competing 40km completing a total of 160km

Its a great event to be part of and one fo the few times you get to compete as a team rather than an individual . As usual great prizes, Team shirt's, and rosettes for all .

This is open to ALL Novice- Open and Advanced riders horse combinations and young riders .

If you interested please contact Sheila Creasey Tel 01664 565096
Email Sheila.egb@talktalk.net

COME AND JOIN THE TEAM !!!!!

Prestwold Estate Evening Social Ride Wed 25th June

PRESTWOLD ESTATE EVENING RIDE
WEDNESDAY 25TH JUNE 2008
Route
14KMS Off road riding on the tracks & margins of the Prestwold Estate
( By Kind permission of Edward Packe-Drury-Lowe)
Venue
Off the B675 Hoton to Barrow on Soar Rd
Start Time
Between 4.30pm - 6.30pm
ENTRY FEE & RIDE INFO
  • Full / Associate Members £7.00
  • Non Members £12.00

Closing Date : Friday 20th June

Cheques payable to Leics/Rutland Group EGB

NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
NO TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY
Please send entry form and SAE for directions to the venue to;
Rachael Saunders,
Gippeswyk,
28 Sowters Lane,
Burton On The Wolds
Leics
LE12 5AL
Ride will be run in accordance to EGB rules & regulations
As a social ride there is no pre or post ride vetting
Stop Press : This ride was cancelled and did not take place on the above date but it is hoped to re-schedule it for later in the year

Stonton Wyville Social Ride Sat 27th Sept 2008

A big thank you to Pam Heighton who has kindly organised this social ride open to members and non-members . Anyone else who wishes to organise a social ride in their area please contact Sharon or any other member of the committee.

Stonton Wyville Social Ride
Sat 27th Sept 2008
  • 8 miles (13km)
  • 13Miles (21km)

Entry Fee

  • Full / Associate Members £7
  • Non Members £12

Entry fee includes Light refreshment on completion & rosette

ENTRIES TO

Pam Heighton, Willow Cottage, Main St, Stonton Wyville ,Leics LE16 7UG

Closing Date : Friday 12th September

ENTRIES LIMITED To 40

NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY

ROUTE

The ride takes you through Keythorpe and Hallaton , mainly off road & quiet lanes

VENUE
West View Farm
Nr Market Harborough
Leics
LE16 7UG
Ride run in accordance with EGB Rules & Regulations
As a Social ride there is NO pre or post ride vetting

Wednesday 20 February 2008

Inter Regionals Team Training Day 8th March 2008

ALL WELCOME !
Even if you not interested to join the team please come and attend !
British racing School Newmarket on Saturday 8th March 2008 1-4pm
Cost £10 / person or £20/family
At British Racing School
Snailwell Rd
Newmarket
CB8 7NU
Please send cheques payable to EGB ICENI IRC
Send payment for the event and the team to
P. Sofley
9 New Road
Brettenham
Norfolk
IP24 2RS
For Directions
For further info email : ludlowteam2008@btinternet.com
Or Call
Peggy Sofley 07901555146
Angie O'Brien 07917668507
For an exciting & interesting afternoon
We invite YOU to get motivated to compete all this year
The afternoon will give thought provoking information and
explanations on what will be required of you !
Our expert speakers will share some valuable knowledge on
training and competition preparation such as ;
  • Sports psychology, team building and goal setting
  • Balanced riding with Mary Wanless ' Ride with Your Mind' Instructor
  • Care for your horse travelling long distancs
  • A veterinary perspective on fitness & recovery of the competition horse
  • No Hoof no Horse
Detailed explanation on the following will be covered if participating on the team
  • You will be expected to attend mounted / unmounted clinics at the cost of £25 / rider ( one will include a ride simulator )
  • An application form will be required , accompanied by horse & rider profile
  • A photo copy of your horses master card and your horses vet sheets from 2007
  • Confirmation of two rides in 2008 you plan to attend
  • A ride / excercise plan for you and your horse

'INTER REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
1st,2nd & 3rd August LUDLOW 2008 '
YOUR REGION NEEDS YOU

Come and join the team , EGB membership required
Horse & Rider combinations for Novice , Open and Advanced Classes
Please check the EGB website for the schedule
This also includes riders with disability
IRC Management Team
CROMWELL GROUP H Gipson
LEICS & RUTLAND F Fairhurst
Sp PSYCHOLOGY A Waklin ( RWM Instructor )
SELECTORS
P. Sofley - Chef D'Equipe
R. Baxter - Vet
K. Green - Farrier
A O'Brien - Sports Therapy

Thursday 24 January 2008

L&R Branch Meeting & 2007 Awards Night Report & Results

Leics & Rutland Branch Meeting & 2007 Awards Night

The Leicestershire and Rutland group of Endurance GB held its seventh Branch Annual Meeting on Friday 18th January at the Conservative Club; and was well attended by members, their guests and committee members.

Chairperson Sharon Davison welcomed everyone and gave a report on the Group’s activities in 2007 and advised members of forthcoming events and changes that were envisaged for 2008.The Treasurer Lynn Hopkins gave a full and detailed report of the Groups financial matters.

The Group is trying hard to serve its existing members well and also to encourage more people to try out the sport of Endurance and to this effect an NEW Associate Membership Scheme is being introduced so that new people can savour the joys of spending time with their horse riding over beautiful countryside, at an advantageous entry fee rate. Full details will be published at a later date and will be available from any committee member or from the Groups blogspot webpage:

www.leicsrutlandegbgroup.blogspot.com

Or via the main egb website: www.endurancegb.co.uk

After another excellent buffet supper provided by Cresswell Caterers; Lizzie England gave a short talk about the TROT riding scheme and the plans for the Ride Welland scheme in this area.
The evening was rounded off with the presentation of the Groups Trophies for 2007:

HIGHPOINT TROPHY- Overall champion horse/pony
1st Greystone Taurus ridden by Brian Davies
2nd Island Columbus ridden by Fiona Fairhurst

OSSIE HARE MEMORIAL TROPHY- most points gained in Endurance rides
1st Cherrybell ridden by Larissa Whiley
2nd Java Sunlight ridden by Abigail Goodrich

MALLARD TROPHY- Most points gained in Leics/Rutland Competitive rides
1st Highfield Meadow Trump ridden by Maxine Beck
2nd Shardeana Dardginn ridden by Debbie Moreton

COLLEEN TROPHY- Best Novice horse
1st Northwood Lass ridden by Daniel Videla
2nd Shardeana Dardginn ridden by Debbie Moreton

VALE TROPHY- Best Veteran horse in competitive rides
1st Centaur Josephine ridden by Debbie Moreton

BELMORE TROPHY- Best Junior rider
1st Paige Brown riding King of the Pippins

PIED PIPER TROPHY-Best registered Part Bred Arab or Anglo Arab
1st Greystone Taurus ridden by Brian Davies
2nd Cherrybel ridden by Larissa Whiley

ROYAL LUSTRE TROPHY- best Registered Pure Bred Arab
1st Island Columbus ridden by Fiona Fairhurst
2nd Nawaf GB ridden by Christopher Lamin


DISTANCE AWARDS

BROUGHTON LODGE TROPHY- Highest distance in Pleasure and Social Rides
1st Aseelah ridden by Mary Geary

CRYSTAL COMAIT TROPHY- Highest distance in competitive rides under 56kms
1st MAS Kadambah ridden by Maria Lamin-Hourd
2nd Crystal Eyas ridden by Sue Marriott

MIDNIGHT STAR TROPHY- Highest distance covered by horse/rider partnership in current season
1st Saintwestwell Silver Mask ridden by Ray Davison
2nd Greystone Taurus ridden by Brian Davies

COMMULATIVE DISTANCE ROSETTES:

400KMS- MAS Kadambah ridden by Maria Lamin-Hourd
Nawaf GB ridden by Christopher Lamin

800 KMS-Saintwestwell Silver Mask ridden by Ray Davison
Cherrybel ridden by Larissa Whiley
Centaur Josephine ridden by Debbie Moreton

1600 KMS-Island Columbus ridden by Fiona Fairhurst
Maranello ridden by Karen Evans

2400KMS- Greystone Taurus ridden by Brian Davies

The DAVE RIGLEY TROPHY- Awarded to the person giving assistance to the group throughout the year

MARLENA TEMPLEMAN (ably assisted by her husband)
Special mention was given to Pip Russell, Heather Russell and Matt – who have also helped at most of last seasons rides.

Thursday 10 January 2008

Inter Regional Team 2008 - In the Pink

I have been asked by Janetta to be the L&R contact for Inter Regionals .

We are part of the EAST OF ENGLAND combining Cromwell / Iceni / L&R

So if your interested in competing at Ludlow in 2008 as part of the team please forward your details to me at fififairhurst@hotmail.com . Its is for everyone Novice / Open / Advanced and Young riders and crew are needed too .

Ludlow is a fantastic event and great route hilly stony rolling hills everything Endurance should be . The location at Ludlow race course is fantastic and the town plus all the wonderful restaurants are well worth a visit . This a great challenge with great team spirit to be a part of.

Riders as in previous years are given the bright pink polo shirt kindly sponsored by Performance Equestrian .Others available to purchase by your crew.

You basically compete your event as normal and the teams are awarded points for completions and gradings. As well as your event rosette , there are Inter Regional team Rosette's too .

We hope to organise some fund raising events to assist the team as even the other groups donated money to our group riders.

We have in previous years had very strong teams , but its about getting ROUND & SOUND within your allowed time & parameters ...not about going fast .....

2006 - 6th / 7th ( Extremely Hot many from L&R on team )
2007 - 7th / 7th ( Only One from L&R and it poured with rain )

I will need the following

1) Your current rider and horse qualification
2) copy of your master card
3) Plan of your rides prior to Ludlow
4) Preferred distance ( please see schedule for details
5) Contact details

Sheila's Back for 2008

HOORAY !!!!!

Sheila's Back as ride secretary for 2008

WE need a new caravan for the group , so if anyone has any contacts or has a spare one lying around please contact via the web or at the group meeting

It must have a big window that opens outwards and suitable inside for storing all the stuff for rides.