Moores Farm Clear Round SJ & Christmas Kids Show

Moores Farm are holding Clear Round showjumping every Wednesday evening.  See here for details.

They are also having a Christmas Show on on 12 December for under 16s.  Schedule here.

Doris has a tummy tuck!

Hi everyone,
Many thanks to all the members who have been asking about Doris.
She had severe colic and Three Counties Equine Hospital had to do an emergency operation to remove a lipoma the size of a large grapefruit and 10ft small intestine. When this failed I really didn't think there was any future for her, but she slowly improved after a second operation and 10 days in the excellent care of 3CEH. She has been back home for a month now and will be allowed out at Christmas, yippee. Hopefully we will be out riding again in February and maybe back in the jumping teams next year.

Gymnastic Jumping Clinics

There will be 4 weeks of Gymnastic Jumping Clinics, held at Moores Farm, Corse Lawn. The instructor is Plum Gregg. There will be two sessions - 10 am and 11am, commencing on Saturday 27 November, and then Saturdays 4, 11 and 18 December.

Cost is £16.50 per session for MHRC members and £17.50 for non members, Full payment required for all sessions when attending the first session please. To book your place please email lyn@lynharber.wanadoo.co.uk

As some of you might know, Moores Farm is under new ownership and the new owners have already made significant improvements - inlcuding a new surface in the indoor school. We are planning more clinics there for early next year - watch this space.

Christmas Dressage Show 5 Dec

ISIS dressage group are holding a Christmas Dressage Show on Sunday 5 December at Home Farm EC. See the schedule here

Congratulations to club member Emma!

Club member Emma Morris celebrated her marriage on 30 October. And to make sure her horse Alfie didn't miss out on the special day, Emma had a cake topper made of him - brilliant!

Congratulations from everyone at MHRC.

Louise & Mac play guinea pigs at the Area 18 training day

On Saturday 6 November Louise Calverley and Mac went off to be guinea pigs at the Area 18 Training Day at Hartpury.

Our instructor was 4* event rider Rosie Thomas, and our session focussed on improving showjumping rhythm. There were 4 of us in the group, me from MHRC, and then 3 other people from Swindon RC, Cotswold Edge and the other club I can't remember. The horses were quite varied in terms of experience so we started with gridwork, and then progressed to a full course.

To start with we had around 8 fences which started just as canter poles, progressing to a full grid with x-poles, uprights, spreads and varying distances including bounces. Rosie gave some really useful advice and I was happy that the things she picked up on with Mac and I were things I was already aware of and working on! Mac was a superstar and didn't put a hoof wrong - for once it was nice to be on the receiving end of lots of positive comments!

I discovered that Mac loves applause, as every time the audience clapped he seemed to grow about a hand and puff out his chest! Show off.

The training day was a great idea and it's a shame more people didn't make it. I really hope the organisers run it again next year and hopefully as word gets around more people will support the event. Thanks to everyone involved for a great day!

MHRC members' brilliant Broadway!

Two MHRC members did exceptionally well at Broadway BE Horse Trials at the weekend. Camilla Esling and Just Jake kept a cool head in the BE90 Regional Final, finishing 5th in their section on their dressage score of 35...AND QUALIFYING FOR THE 2011 BADMINTON GRASSROOTS CHAMPIONSHIP!!! Brilliant!

For anyone not familiar with the Grassroots Championships, the competition brings together winners from BE90 and BE100 regional qualifiers around the country to contest the overall championship, which is held just before the main 4* Badminton in May. The course is really like a smaller version of the main one! You can read more about it here

Well done Camilla - what an achievement in what has got to be the most exciting equestrian discipline...not that I'm biased!

Sue Peckham and Tims Choice also had a cracking day, notching up a speedy XC round to finish 10th in their BE90 section. Well done them!

Shame about the third member (me) picking Regional Final day to finally realise that Mac had been trying to tell me he's got a sore back since twisting over a huge ditch-hedge at Dauntsey 2 weeks previously :( So some physio for him and then, roll on March!

Events coming up

I've been sent a whole host of info and schedules lately for things coming up, so have a browse and see if there's anything you might be interested in:

• Area 18 Training Day, 6 Nov


• Tack Sale, 11 November


• Winter Showjumping at Kings EC


• Area 18 2011 competition qualifier dates

Steph 2nd at HOYS!

Steph Woolley and Kings Cruise were placed second in the Search for a Star Working Hunder class at the Horse of the Year Show on Thursday! A full report will follow I'm sure, and results are available here

Update from Steph: We were all thrilled to come second as it was so unexpected! Cruise was completely in his element whilst away, seeming really happy in the arena exercise sessions and relaxed enough to be lying down in his (very small!) stable at night. He behaved beautifully throughout and stood like a trojan whilst I attempted to get back on him from the ground in the class! Suffice to say it wasn't elegant and I got a round of applause when I eventually managed to get back in the saddle!

Good luck Steph at HOYS!

Club member Steph Woolley is off to HOYS this week with her horse Cruise, to compete in the Search for a Star class - good luck Steph!

Oxford Riding Club Halloween Hunter Trials

Oxford RC are holding a Halloween Hunter Trails at Grange Farm, Swalcliffe, nr Banbury on Sunday 31 October 2010. Classes range from 2'6 to 3'3, with pairs classes available too. Click here for the schedule and here for the entry form.

Evenlode RC Combined Training, 10 October

Evenlode Riding Club are holding a Combined Training competition on 1 October at Manor Farm, near Cheltenham. Click here for the schedule.

Eventer Challenge at Hartpury, 26 September

Croome Pony Club are running an Eventer Challenge on Sunday 26 September at Hartpury. The competition is open to all - teams and individuals. Find the full schedule here

Mercian Showing Results

Here are the results of the Mercian Showing, hosted by Bromyard RC at Bissell Wood on 15 August. Well done to everyone who represented Malvern Hill RC - full report to follow soon.

Moreton Show Team Relay Challenge

There is a fun baton relay knockout competition at Moreton Show on 4 September. Teams comprise 2 competitors, one must be over 16 years and one over 14 years (no upper age limit!), and the fences are a maximum of 3'3. Find full details here

Wyvern RC winter Dressage Championships

Following the success of the last one, Wyvern RC are running another Dressage Championship this winter, starting on 12 October. Please see the schedule for full details

Mercian Dressage Report

On a very dreary day on Sunday 18th July we sent out 2 teams and numerous individuals to take part in the Mercian Dressage competition at Hallow, Worcester.

It was an extremely successful day for the club with many placings! See the full report here

Mercian Hunter Trial report

On 9 May we sent 3 teams to Bewdley for the Mercian Hunter Trial at Pound Green.

In the 2'3 we had the Malvern Madness team consisting of Janet Schooling on Coral, Anna Chapman on Inca, Di Symonds on Doris and Emma Morris on Alfie. Also in the 2'3 were the Malvern Mares - Sue Peckham on Chewy, Lisa Drinkwater on Pip, Eve Powell on Millie and new member Karen Withers in her first team event for the club!

Malvern Madness came 4th and Malvern Mares 6th! We were all very pleased as many were on first time xc horses and youngsters.

Malvern on a Mission were the 2'9 team - Sue Peckham on Casper, Linda Kemp on Skye Blue, Eve Powell on Di and Camilla Esling on Jake, but unfortunatley they weren't placed.

Thanks to all who took part!

Ledbury Hunt Combined Training, 28 August

Ledbury Hunt supporters' club are holding Combined Training and Dressage on Saturday 28 August at Gadbury. See the schedule here

Cotswold Edge RC Dressage 15 August

Cotwold Edge RC are holding a festival of dressage at Burrows Court, North Nibley, on Sunday 15 August. Click here for the schedule

Badminton fun ride, 26 September

Please click here for details of the Badminton Fun Ride on 26 September, being held in support of Help for Heroes. More information is also available on http://www.badmintonride.com/

MHRC clean up at the Riding Club's Festival of the Horse

Club members Cindie Bunce and Steph Woolley made the trip to Aston le Walls on Saturday 5 June to take part in the Riding Club's Festival of the Horse. Chair Lin Harber also went along to offer support and MHRC style cheers!

Cindie, competing in the Open Eventer Challenge with golden oldie Midas did absolutely brilliantly to come first! She won a beautiful rosette, sash, silver plate, a rug and a £30 NAF voucher. To top off a great day she was also interviewed by Horse & Hound!

Steph and Kings Cruise were competing in both the Ridden and Working Hunter classes, and came third in both - again an excellent result!

Well done to both - for a small club we can certainly hold our own!

MHRC Summer Show 31 May

Just a quick note to say a big THANK YOU to everyone that helped to make the summer show yesterday such a success!

We had a huge number of entries, and with near perfect show weather everyone had a great time. Thanks to everyone that helped set up, judges, stewards, secretaries, tea and coffee makers, jump putter-uppers, scorers, gate openers - and anyone else I've forgotten! Without you we couldn't run the show. Full report and results to follow.

Area SJ results

Here are the results from the Area SJ on Sunday 30 May. We hope you all had a great day, and thanks to all those who gave up their time to help set up and run the event :)

Times for Area Showjumping on Sunday 30 May

The times are now available for the Area Showjumping, hosted by MHRC next to Three Counties Showjumping. Click here for times http://www.mhrc.co.uk/downloads/Area_Show_Jumping-Style_Time_30.05.10.xls

Worcester & District RC Open Show, 20 June

Worcester & District RC are holding an Open Show on Sunday 20 June at Park Hall Farm, Hanbury.

Click here for the schedule http://www.mhrc.co.uk/downloads/W%26DRC_Open_Show.pdf

XC schooling at Gadbury 29 & 30 May

There is XC schooling at Gadbury next weekend 29-30 May. Click here for details http://www.mhrc.co.uk/downloads/SCHOOLING_DAY_FLYER.pdf

Carl Hester yard visit

There are spaces available on a yard visit and demonstration on Tuesday 25 May at Carl Hester's yard near Newent, 9.30am-12.30pm.

Carl will demonstrate how he works and trains his horses from youngsters through to his top horses. Maximum number of people allowed on the day us 35, and it costs £25 per person.

To book contact Lyn Davidson, lyn.davidson@hotmail.co.uk

Emma makes the trip to Royal Windsor

Club member Emma Mealing made the trip to Royal Windsor Horse show last weekend, after qualifiying for the Topscore earlier in the year. After a 2am start (that's commitment for you!) to get to Windsor for 6am, Emma and her pony Rod did really well to come 9th in the first round.

They didn't qualify for the Championships but a lovely day was had by all. Bet they slept well when they got home!

Becky Daniels and Plum Gregg also made the trip to Windsor - watch this space to see how they got on.

Oxford RC Dressage Show

Oxford RC are holding a dressage show on 4 July, see the schedule here http://www.mhrc.co.uk/downloads/Dressage_schedule_2010.doc

Merican Showjumping report, 4 April

Read a report of the Mercian Showjumping competition, held at Tack Farm on 4 April here:

http://www.mhrc.co.uk/downloads/Merican%20SJ.pdf

Bromyard RC Evening Dressage 25 May

Bromyard RC are holding an evening dressage competition on Tuesday 25 May - see schedule for details. http://www.mhrc.co.uk/downloads/Dressage_Show_250510.pdf

Mercian dressage to music & Style jumping 6 June

There is Mercian Dressage to Music and Style Jumping being held at Gracelands on Sunday 6 June.

If you'd like to take part please contact Eve Powell on 07793 822294.

Help please!

As you know we can't run events without your help - we really need people to help run the Area SJ on Sunday 30 May.

We need writers to help the BSJA judges, tack checkers and ring stewards. If you can only spare a few hours we need people for the Style ring which will start at around 10am and finish around 2pm - for this we need a writer, tack checker and ring steward. The intermediate / open and novice rings start around 9.30 and finish around 4pm.

Refreshments will be provided throughout the day - yes we know cake goes a long way in bribing people!

We also need help for a couple of hours on Saturday 29 May to help set up. We'll start at 10am and with plenty of hands on deck it should only take a couple of hours.

Please contact Cindie if you can help cindiebunce@sky.com or 07810 178520

Competitors for MHRC Area Showjumping Sunday 30 May

The Area Showjumping hosted by us is nearly upon us. If you are interested in competing the classes are as follows:

Style Jumping - max. 85cm judged on the style of your jumping and a small show.

Novice Showjumping - 2 rounds, max height of the second round is 85cm.

Intermediate Showjumping - 2 rounds, max. height of second round is 1m.

Open Showjumping - 2 rounds, max. height of second round is 1.10m

The full schedule is on the Events page - http://www.mhrc.co.uk/event_calendar.html

Please contact Cindie Bunce if you'd like to take part - email cindiebunce@sky.com or 07810 178250

Kingsleaze RC Showjumping Derby 15 August

Kingsleaze RC are holding a Showjumping Derby competition on Sunday 15 August at Leyland Court near Bristol. Click here for the schedule: http://www.mhrc.co.uk/downloads/Derby%20SJ%20schedule%202010%20KLRC.pdf

Summer Show Monday 31 May

Our annual Summer Show is fast approaching - held on Bank Holiday Monday 31 May next to the Three Counties Showground.

As usual, we are always in need of helpers for setting up the day before, on the day, and after the show packing up.

If you or any of your friends can help please contact Lin Harber lyn@lynharber.wanadoo.co.uk or Cindie Bunce cindiebunce@sky.com

We are also hosting Area Showjumping the day before on Sunday 30 May - if you are able to help with this as well or instead, please contact Lin or Cindie :)

MHRC member on Rural Riders shortlist!

Club member Nicola Jones has been selected for the last 18 riders in the Rural Riders selection process. The numbers have been whittled down from 40 to 18 from the first training session. Keep us posted on how you get on Nic!

MHRC blog now live!

Hi everyone,

The new MHRC blog is now live, use this page to keep us updated with all your horsey news!