Dressage times for show on Sun 2 October

Times for the show at Hillview on Sunday 2 October are now available.  Find them here

Canter Combination and Courses Clinics with Victoria Gregg

A 5 week series of clinics with Victoria Gregg, starting in October is coming up - see the full details on the News page.

Area 18 Training Day at Hartpury

Dawn Allen who is the Area 18 Training Liason Officer, has organised a Training Day to be held at Hartpury on Saturday 15 October.  There are training sessions from dressage, to eventing, showjumping and showing.  This is a really great opportunity to access training with some top riders - don't miss out!

Find full details and application details here

Croome Hunt PC Autumn events

Croome Hunt PC have a fun ride coming up on 2 October at Peopleton, as well as an Open Dressage competition on 29 October at the RDA centre on Cheltenham Racecourse.

Full information here:

Fun Ride

Open Dressage 

RIDING CLUB SHOW, 2nd OCTOBER 2011

Swalcliffe Unaffiliated ODE

Swalcliffe Park are holding an unaffiliated Horse Trials on Saturday 24 September.  There is a BE90 or BE100 height class, see the full schedule here

CASTLEMORTON SHINDIG, 16th July

Hi all
The Castlemorton Shindig is next week - Clear Round jumping, gymkhana games for kids, running races and a dog show from 2:00.  Bar, Live Music, Pig Roast and 'bale rolling' from 7:30.  A great day out that raises lots of money for local charities.  Me and Lauren Jones run the Clear Round, with showjumps and mini cross country fences - excellent practice for novice horses and/or riders.  Takes place on the football field, Golden Valley, opposite Mill Farm livery stables.  Why not come along and say hi...

Mercian Showjumping, 2 May

The 2011 Mercian competitions kicked off with the show jumping run by Cropthorne & Evesham Vale RC.  On Monday 2nd May we sent two 2'3" teams to Cleeve Prior to jump what turned out to be a
challenging course with lots of spooky fillers for the horses to have a good look at!
 
In Malvern Magic were, Tina Price on Buzz-B, Janet Schooling on Harlequin Danceur & stepping in at the last minute, Karen Withers on Megan.
 
In Malvern on a Mission were, Tina Price on her second horse True Faith, Danni Dimet in her first competition for the club, riding General Malvern & now regular team competitor Suzanne Partridge on Tilesford Rosina.

Malvern on a Mission did very well to be placed 4th & Tina Price was also placed 4th individually
on Buzz-B.

I would like to say a big well done & thank you to everyone who took part.

By Lin Harber

Showjumping Training

Sport England have got together with BritishShowjumping(BS) to arrange some subsidised show jumping training with a BS accredited coach. Riders do not have to be members of BS.

These sessions will be held at Summerhouse over a full course of jumps in the evenings of:

July 14^th, July 21^st, July 27^th and August 4^th. Cost is £15 per session.

To find out more or apply for a place riders should contact Anne.Newbury@BritishShowjumping.co.uk , Mobile: 07584 706463.

Summer Show Results

Here are the results from the MHRC Summer Show, held on 30 May.

Class 1 very pre novice 2'

1st Anna chapman and Samson

2nd Molly walford and squeak

Class 2 2 ft3

1st Layla boney and lady gagg

2nd Molly walford and squeak

3rd Janet schooling and Harley

4th Noel ennett and

Class 3 2tf6

1st Layla Boney and lady gaga

2nd Noel ennett and hazza

3rd pippa balch and sinton

Class 4 2ft9

1st Jessie hassle and graffitti

Class 9 1ft6

1st Amy Davis and Archie

2nd maddy whelan and bobby

Class 10 1ft9

1st maddy whelan and bobby

2nd Amy Davis and Archie

Class 11 best turned out

Horses

1st Natalie portman and mo

2nd Linda kemp and Skye blue

3rd viv bell and Holme grove creation

Ponies

1st Jenny young and month

2nd Alison hill and gypsy prince

3rd Sara brassington nordy bobby dazzler

Class 12 lead rein

1st Jenny young and month

2nd daisy jones and nordy bobby dazzler

Class14 m&m

Small

1st Alison hill and gypsy prince

Large

1st lorna Bowen and skylon summit

2nd pippa balch and sinton rheeney

3rd Hannah Cameron and jerry

 

Class 15 ridden coloured

1st sam jukes and Marisca straits

2nd Stacey Johnson and athcone cherokee

3rd Ellie underwood and appledore miss kachina

Class 17 ridden Arab

1st Ellie underwood and appledore miss kachina

Class 18' riding horse

1st Rachel Harry and super blue

2nd Linda kemp and Skye blue

Class 19 race horse to riding horse

1st Rachel Harry and super blue

2nd Victoria gregg and ishandraz

3rd Matt linsey and senderos

Class 20' veteran over 15 yrs

Pony

1st lorna Bowen skylons summit

2nd Stacey brassington and Apollo

Horses

1st ryan Hughes and dee mardi girl

2nd zelda freeman and cheval

3rd Jane Sanderson and murphy

Class 21 ridden hunter over 15 hh

1st Linda kemp and benny

Class 22 novice working hunter

1st Noel ennett and hazza

2nd Lin tilt and apache

Class 24 show hunter pony under 15hh

1st Charlotte mc dowall and barkway snap dragon

2nd Amy Holliday and chancleam rockafella

3rd Jess allsop and diamond boycey

Class 25 working hunter pony under 15hh

1st Amy Holliday and chancleam rockafella

2nd Jess allisop and diamond boycey

Champion Sam Jukes and Marisca Straits

Reserve    Racheal Harry and Super Blue

Jacket found

A jacket was found after our Open Show on Monday 31 May.  It is two tone blue, make EZI size M/M.  Please contact Lin Harber on 01684 592795 or e-mail lyn@lynharber.wanadoo.co.uk if it's yours.

Thanks

Area SJ and MHRC Summer Show Report

The Area Show Jumping Competition ran like clockwork with many thanks to Cindy Bunce and family for all their hard work.  Also a big thank you to Freyer Brooks who worked single handed for most of the competition in the Novice ring.

The Mercian Team Showing Competition at the Summer Show on the Monday attracted more teams than ever thanks to Eve Powell.  Taking into consideration the very wet conditions that Eve, Rita & Steph Woolley were working with an excellent competition.

Due to the wet weather conditions enties were down for the Open Show, however we all managed to keep smiling through the rain.  Results from the show will be published later.

A big thank you to everyone who helped with the setting up, stewarding on both days, secretarial duties and for clearing up after such a very wet day.  Most of us were rather damp to say the least.

Once again Many thanks to our loyal helpers.

By Lin Harber

Becky wins at Royal Windsor!

Many congratulations to Becky Daniel who won the Novice Topscore at Royal Windsor! What an amazing achievement, well done Becky! Full report from the Malvern Gazette below.

Qualifiers were held all over the country run by the British Riding Clubs.  Becky a member of Malvern Hills Riding Club won the first and second rounds on her pony Foxy Lady The Third to have the chance to compete at the prestigious Royal Windsor Horse Show on Sunday 15th May 2011.

The top BRC riders from all across the UK then faced another 2 rounds at Royal Windsor to become the overall Champion.

Becky and her pony certainly held their nerve on the day and did a fantastic 1st round to go forward in the top six for the final championship class.  The atmosphere was electric and after jumping an incredible round against the clock she won the championship.

The rug, clothing and gifts all provided by the sponsors Amtrust Equine Insurance were
wonderful, but the enormous smile on her face said it all!

Becky said "I had a fantastic day and am so proud of Foxy, it was definitely the best day of my show jumping life!"

She also wanted to give a special thanks to her trainer Brian Smith, also from Malvern, for all his guidance and support, along with family and friends who all came on the day to support her.

Times for Area Showjumping

The times for the Area SJ on 29 May are now available on the Event Calendar page http://www.mhrc.co.uk/event_calendar.html

Please note, there is a fun run on the same day which means the road adjacent to the showground is closed - notice is below.  We apologise for any inconvenience.  

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE SUNDAY 29TH MAY 2011

BLACKMORE PARK ROAD B4208 WILL BE CLOSED ADJACENT TO THE THREE COUNTIES SHOWGROUND FROM 10.00A.M UNTIL 2.00pm  FOR THE ACORNS TRIPLE FUN RUN.  ACCESS WITHIN THESE TIMES TO THE MALVERN HILLS RIDING CLUB SHOWGROUND WHICH IS SITUATED ADJACENT TO THE THREE COUNTIES SHOWGROUND CAN ONLY BE MADE FROM THE BARNARDS GREEN MALVERN SIDE OF THE B4208.

PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR YOUR JOURNEY AND WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED WHICH IS BEYOND OUR CONTROL

Junior Novice Area Showjumping, Cleeve Prior, 2 May 2011

Our junior team held the Malvern Hills RC name high at the Junior Novice Area Showjumping, held at Cleeve Prior on Monday 2 May.  The event was hosted by Cropthorne and Evesham RC, with a total of 6 teams in it: MHRC, Frampton and 4 Cropthorne teams plus a few individuals.

The MHRC team consisted of Becky Daniel and Foxy Lady the Third, Sarah Daniel and Toby, Harriett Richards and Bovril  and Natalie Cull and Drunken Sailor.

There was some superb riding by all the juniors, plus Sarah Daniel had only been riding her sister Becky’s pony for a couple of weeks!  After the first round we had 3 clears; after the second round we had 4 clears so we were through to the jump off (yippee).  I don’t think Karen Daniels could watch but fair play to the kids they found a short cut that neither of the other 2 riding clubs (both Cropthorne) found in the jump off, which put Becky Daniels individually 1st, Harriett Richards individually 2nd and Natalie Cull individually 3rd and the team came a fantastic 1st place and qualified for the showjumping championships at Lincoln in September!

 

Well done to everyone, what a brilliant result.

 

            Report by Cindie Bunce

MHRC Summer Show schedule

The schedule for our Summer Show, to be held on Monday 30 May at Blackmore Park Road next to Three Counties Showground, is now available.  View it here

Showjumping clincs with James Robinson

Back by popular demand....after the success of the last SJ clinics with James we have another 4 weeks of sessions starting next Weds 4 May, again at Moores Farm, Corse Lawn.

There will be two sessions 7.00pm and 8.00pm max 4 persons.

• 7.00pm Sesssion up to 2ft 6ins.

• 8.00pm Session 2ft 6ins  upwards.

Dates are:  Wednesday May 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.

Spaces very limited due to demand.  Members £22.00 per session,   non-members £25.00 per session.

Please contact Lin Harber by either e-mail lyn@lynharber.wanadoo.co.uk or telephone 01684 592795.

Area 15 Open ODE at Sapey

Area 15 Riding Clubs are holding an open One Day Event on 2 May at Sapey.   Members from Area 18 can enter the non-qualifying classes, which might be a good opportunity for those members keen on Horse Trials to have a practice before the Area 18 ODE in June.  Click here for details.

Oxford RC dressage and showjumping

Oxford RC are holding a dressage and showjumping competition on 1 May,  click here for full details.

Area 18 Liason Group need your help!

Area 18 needs your help! If you can give up a day to help out at Hartpury Horse Trials 11-14 August this year, please see full details here.

Kings Leaze RC dressage

Kings Leaze RC are holding a dressage festival on 30 May.  You can find the schedule here.

Area Junior SJ & Mercian SJ

Cropthorne and Evesham Vale RC are holding Area 18 Junior Style and Showjumping qualfiers, plus Mercian Show and Style jumping.  See the schedule for details.

If you are interested in Area Junior SJ please contact Julie Reynolds julie.reynolds@beamconstruction.co.uk

If you are interested in Mercian SJ please contact Eve Powell 07793 822294.

2 Day Event at Offchurch

Stoneleigh RC are holding a 2 Day Event at Offchurch on 28-29 May.  There are Novice and Intermediate classes for both teams and individuals.  Please contact Julie Reynolds if you are interested julie.reynolds@beamconstruction.co.uk

Full schedule can be found here

Horse Trials at Stockland Lovell

Quantock Riding Club are holding a ODE at Stockland Lovell on 17 April.  Click here for the schedule.

Gymnastic Jumping Clinics

Following on from the popular Gymnastic Jumping clinics held with Victoria (Plum) Gregg a further set of clinics have been booked - Jumping in Style to be held at Moores Farm indoor school at Corse Lawn on Saturdays March 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th. Two one hour sessions: 9.30am upto 2ft 6ins max and 10.30am 2ft 6ins upwards.

Max of 4 persons per clinic. Cost per person per clinic £16.50, for Club members and £18.50 for non-members. The clinics will run progressively over the 4 weeks with handouts for each session.

To book a place please either e-mail Lin Harber at lyn@lynharber.wanadoo.co.uk or telephone 01684 592795 as soon as possible as these clinics will be very popular.

Results from Junior Area Showjumping on 19 February

We had 4 girls join MHRC specifically to do the Area Showjumping competition held at Summerhouse on 19 February, and they certainly mean business with fantastic results from them all.

First to jump was Natalie Cull riding Drunken Sailor, then Harriet Richards on Bovril, then Becky Daniels and Foxy Lady, and Mollie Tellum on Supreme Cindy to complete the team.

After the first round we had 4 clears, we couldn't fault the girls and the ponies jumped brilliantly.  Then onto the second round which was timed.  Natalie went first with a fantastic round and went straight into the lead.  Next up was Harriet, who did exactly the same with a slightly quicker time taking her into the lead!  Becky and Foxy Lady unfortunatley rolled a pole, so then all eyes were on poor Mollie Tellum!  But fair play to her, not only did she jump clear, she also got the fastest time, so after the 2 rounds we had individual placings of 1st, 2nd and 3rd!

There were also 2 other teams on a zero score so then all girls had to jump off.  Natalie and Mollie were clear, but sadly Harriet and Becky rolled a pole each so we ended up finishing in 2nd place.  This was an amazing result as that mean they have qualified for the Winter SJ Championships at Hartpury in April. 

Lin was at the end of the phone for most of the competition but made it in time to see the action and Karen Daniels did a fantastic job as Chef d'Equipe.

A big well done to all the girls, and good luck at the championships.  Full results can be found here

Report by Cindie Bunce

Riding with Confidence Workshop

Please see attached flyer from NLP Performance Coaching about their 1 day 'Riding with Confidence' workshop.

Click here for details.

Results from Area Winter Dressage 12 February

Full results from the Area Dressage held at Hartpury on Saturday 12 February can be found here

Well done to everyone who took part for the Club!

Schedule for Area 18 Eventer Challenge at Swalcliffe

Julie Reynolds is looking for people who'd like to take part in the Area 18 Eventer Challenge at Swalcliffe on 26 March.  You can see the schedule here


Please contact Julie if you'd like to take part julie.reynolds@beamconstruction.co.uk

ISIS Dressage Lecture Demo

ISIS Dressage Group are holding a lecture demo day on Sunday 20 February entitled 'Moving up the levels towards Elementary'.  Please see full information here 

Croome Pony Club Open Shows

Croome Pony Club have a couple of events coming up that are open to all.  There is showjumping at Gracelands on 23 February,  and at Hartpury in the International Arena at Hartpury on 20 March.

Click here for schedules:
Gracelands SJ
Hartpury SJ

Horses Inside Out Returns

The popular Horses Inside Out demonstration is back in Bristol on 1 April.  For more details or to book see the flyer

Helpers needed for Sapey XC

Sapey XC are looking for volunteers to help at their BE and unaffiliated events this year.  From experience you get very well looked after with an excellent packed lunch provided!

If you can help please complete this form and send off to Audrey.

Flatwork Clinics at Abbey Dressage

There will be a series of 4 flatwork clinics with Nick at Abbey Dressage, near Tewkesbury, on Thursdays 10th and 24th February, and 3rd and 10th March.  There will be 2 sessions - one at 6.30pm and one at 7.30pm; both will focus on general flatwork.

Clinics cost £16 per member per session, or £18 per session for non members.

To book please contact Lin Harber on 01684 592795 after 7pm or email lyn@lynharber.wanadoo.co.uk

SJ Clinics with James Robinson

Showjumping Clinics

4 clinics will be held at Moores Farm Indoor School (Corse Lawn), on Saturdays 5, 12, 19 and 26 February.  There will be 2 sessions - one at 9.30am for those jumping up to 2'6, and one at 10.30am, for those jumping 2'6 and above.

The cost is £22 per session for members and £25 for non members.  Please note bookings will only be accepted for all 4 clinics.

The instructor is 4* Event Rider James Robinson.  As well as being a qualified vet, James has competed at and been placed in many of the countries' top 3 Day Events including 4th and 5th at Badminton, and 3rd and 4th at Gatcombe to mention just a few.

To book please contact Lin Harber on 01684 592795 (after 7pm) or email lyn@lynharber.wanadoo.co.uk