Nomintaions for Committee Members

Due to Val Cammock stepping down after serving the group for many years , we need nominations for the Committee........ WE NEED YOU !!!!

If anyone thinks they are able to put something back into the group please contact Sharon Davison before BAM on the 18th Jan 2008. So that they maybe formally nominated and voted in at the group meeting.

Being on the Committee requires 1 night , once a month to attend a meeting to help the group and help Ride Organisers . Meetings start at 8pm and last until 10pm .Sometimes in a pub!!!

We move locations to help reduce travel for all members . Sometimes it is not possible to attend every meeting due to work etc that is not a problem .... we are a flexible group here to help our members. You can do it for a year and see how its goes . It does not commit you for life !

WE NEED YOU and YOUR NEW IDEAS and fresh approach to make this group move forward and grow in membership . You could be a non riding member .... a young rider or a new member ... BUT we NEED YOU

Being on the committee does not commit you to helping at the ride on the day or route marking or vet writing . All our current committee do that of their own good will to make the events possible for the members . You dont have to be an expert on Endurance we just need good ideas to expand the group.

Congratulations !

Daniel Videla
Upgrading in 'ONE' season from Novice - Open to Advanced as a Rider.
Riding two horses Northwood Lass 11yr Arab x mare and Island Columbus 11 yr Arab gelding.
Daniel has a new 3yr Arab gelding Kazaiyid to bring into ridden work keeping him busy this winter . Daniel is from Mendoza , Argentina and is returning to the UK for Christmas and New Year . But he will be returning on the 7th Jan as he is in respsonsible for all the horses & people for two treks 150km across the Andes from Mendoza to Chile . The first is for The Princes Trust and the second is for the Antony Nolan Trust . If anyone fancies a horse holiday in Argentina and adventure of a lifetime just contact Fiona for details fififairhurst@hotmail.com

Gillian Hasberry
Upgrading from Open to Advanced with her Connemara St Flannnans Niamh at the College ride in September by passing and gaining a Grade 1.
They have also qualified for the British Dressage Winter Regionals at Preliminary and Novice Level. Last but not least thye also won the Endurance Trophy in the Connemara Performance Award Scheme plus 3 other trophies .

PS Can Gillian please send a photo of you and your horses to add to this post please email leicsandrutlandegb@hotmail.co.uk

Trophy & Mileage Points

It has been decided by the committee that the 31st Oct will be the cut off date for mileage and trophy points annually .

This particularly affects NCR's / pleasure ride points .

Broughton Lodge Trophy
Midnight Trophy

If you have any further questions please contact the chair person

JOULES Clothing Sale

Joules Clothing are having a Barn Sale of their clothing

24th & 25th November. 9am - 5pm.

Big Barn, Manor Farm, Ashley, Market Harborough LE16

RUDOLPHS RED NOSE RIDE SAT 15TH DEC 2007

RUDOLPHS RED NOSE RIDE.....


Its that time of year to dust off your antlers , jingle bells and father christmas outfits !

L&R EGB Group have organised a social ride at the venue The Rutland Arms ( aka The Dirty Duck ) Pub at Woolsthorpe By Belvoir ( by popular demand ) .
The same lovely route along bridleways, private tracks and quiet lanes .

The distances will be 11miles (19km ) and a gentle 6 miles (11km) routes. On completion a festive rosette mince pie & mulled wine and non alcoholic version to warm you up !

Its possible to have food at the pub , Bob ( The wonderful landlord ) asks that you place your order before you depart on the route and estimate the time you want the food . The food is great !

AND THATS NOT ALL......
Please come along even if your not riding as there was a great jovial atmosphere in the pub .... where some of the CREWS last year ( ha ha ) enjoyed the hospitality .... we have something for you too....There will be a quiz for non riding friends & family to keep you busy at the pub with a festive prize ( teams of 4).

There will be prizes for the best fancy dress again for riders, horses & crew
( Please ensure you have your photo taken before you depart and see the Judge )

1. Best Junior Under 11yrs
2. Best Young Rider Under 18
2. Best Horse & Pony
3. Best Senior
4. Best Group ( 2 + Riders)
5. Best Crew ( Can be a group )

We're limiting entries to 50 this year to make parking a little easier at the Venue .

Entry forms to be in next newsletter or can be found to download on EGB website or email fififairhurst@hotmail.com

So come and enjoy the FUN !

Prestwold Ride Photos

What a wonderful social & training ride organised by Rachael Saunders and Leics & Rutland EGB Group . The route comprised 99.9% of off road riding around arable fields and bridleways around the Prestwold Hall Estate .

The ride had a fantastic entry of 82 riders on the day 79 riders set off from the venue. The start was a little foggy but soon cleared to reveal perfect blue cloudless skies . A few horses were caught out by a bonfire close to the track but many passed unphased but this did not spoil the day .

Photos kindly taken by Sandy

A BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers who made the day possible !

Please let me know who you are and the name of your horse
Please keep watching the website for further information as it is updated twice a week with details of further events organised by your local group .

Mary Geary

Babara Housley & Friends

Leics & Rutland Trophies & Distance Awards

Please submit your yellow mileage cards to Sharon Davison asap to be eligible for the awards & trophies .

Trophies will be awarded based on the 10 best rides of the season which is the same as the national trophies .

Just to remind you of the Trophies & Awards that are awarded within the region:

GROUP TROPHIES

HIGHPOINT TROPHY - Overall Champion, highpoint all CR's & ER's

MALLARD TROPHY - Leics & Rutland Competitive Rides
( Other Trophy winners not eligible)

CRYSTAL COMAIT TROPHY - High mileage for rides under 56km
( rides with no vet gate )

COLLEEN TROPHY - Highpoint Novice Horse

BELMORE TROPHY - Junior Rider ( 8-17yrs old)

ROYAL LUSTRE TROPHY - Registered Pure Bred Arabian

PIED PIPER TROPHY - Part Bred Arabian or Anglo Arabian

OSSIE HARE MEMORIAL TROPHY - Endurance Rides highpoint

BROUGHTON LODGE TROPHY - Pleasure & Social Rides

MIDNIGHT TROPHY - Veteran Pleasure & Social Rides

MIDNIGHT STAR TROPHY - Highest mileage in current season

VALE TROPHY - Veteran Horse Highpoint CR's & ER's

DISTANCE AWARDS

160Kms Leics & Rutland Rides

400 Kms
800 Kms
1600 Kms
2400 Kms
3200 Kms

Increments of 800 Kms are recognised with distance rosette.

Awards and group AGM will be in January 2008 please look out for confirmation of the date & location an event not to be missed!

P.S.

Please let us know if you and / or you horses has upgraded this year so we can recognise your achievements.

We're also interested to know of any other achievement in other disciplines you may have won this season. We want to know about you & your horses success's.