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New Leicestershire and Rutland EGB website

Click on this link to be re-directed to the brand new website for the Leicestershire and Rutland Endurance GB Group

Please bear in mind that this website is new and will be fully developed over the next few weeks

Contributions and comments for inclusion on the website should be sent via email to: lregb1@btinternet.com
Val Cammock is the Temporary Webmaster

Bye Bye Blog - many thanks to Fiona Videla for developing and maintaining the Blog over the last 2 years

Come back here again to catch up on memories of 2007 and 2008

All news and events for 2009 onwards can now be found on the new website

Branch Annual Meeting - Friday 16th January 2009

The venue for the Branch Annual Meeting is the Conservative Club, Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray - the meeting starting promptly at 7:30 p.m.

There is a car park nearby in Thorpe End just past the traffic lights after the junction of the A607 and the A606 - click on link for map

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

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.

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.

Rudolphs Red Nose Ride Sunday 14th Dec 2008

SOCIAL ‘FUN’ HORSE RIDE
In the Vale of Belvoir
Sunday 14TH DECEMBER 2008
11miles (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

Lions Tail weekend September 2008 1 of 3

Lions Tail weekend September 2008 2 of 3

Lions Tail weekend September 2008 3 of 3

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

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

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!!!