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

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

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

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

www.brs.org.uk

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

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.