Malvern Hills Riding Club

Dressage times for show on Sun 2 October

2011-09-29T12:16:00.000-07:00

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

Canter Combination and Courses Clinics with Victoria Gregg

2011-09-21T14:00:00.001-07:00

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

2011-09-14T05:19:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-14T05:16:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-12T13:42:00.000-07:00

Swalcliffe Unaffiliated ODE

2011-08-28T06:59:00.000-07:00

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

2011-07-10T12:19:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-15T13:47:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-15T13:41:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-15T13:36:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-02T13:37:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-01T13:31:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-05-26T14:39:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-25T13:38:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-03T12:45:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-28T08:42:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-28T06:48:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-22T13:29:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-22T13:28:00.000-07:00

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

Area 18 Liason Group need your help!

2011-03-22T13:27:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-22T13:07:00.001-07:00

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

Area Junior SJ & Mercian SJ

2011-03-07T04:14:00.000-08:00

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

2011-03-07T04:10:00.000-08:00

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

2011-03-02T01:33:00.000-08:00

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

Gymnastic Jumping Clinics

2011-02-28T08:50:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-28T08:48:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-15T02:50:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-14T01:53:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-14T01:51:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-14T01:49:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-08T02:49:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-08T02:46:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-03T03:22:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-21T01:48:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-13T01:39:00.000-08:00

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

Moores Farm Clear Round SJ & Christmas Kids Show

2010-12-01T02:23:00.000-08:00

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!

2010-11-26T11:42:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-19T02:21:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-16T02:12:00.000-08:00

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!

2010-11-15T13:11:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-08T01:42:00.000-08:00

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!

2010-10-18T01:29:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-14T01:46:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-10-08T03:49:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-10-05T02:27:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-04T02:49:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-14T08:47:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-25T07:07:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-24T06:06:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-24T06:04:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-24T06:01:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-04T01:33:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-04T01:29:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-04T01:28:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-04T01:25:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-30T07:06:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-07T02:13:00.001-07:00

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

2010-06-01T03:30:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-01T01:01:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-27T01:20:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-25T01:30:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-21T02:41:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-20T02:42:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-17T07:48:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-17T03:11:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-10T03:28:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-06T02:55:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-06T02:07:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-05-06T01:59:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-06T01:49:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-06T01:44:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-28T08:29:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-04-20T02:45:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-03-29T02:53:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

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