Endurance May/Jun 2015

Endurance

VOLUME 12 ISSUE 3 MAY/JUNE 2015

On The Road: Travelling Horses Holiday Planning

Ride Reports & Previews

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Views from the chair 4 News 6 Crabbet 8 Ride previews 10 Ride reports 14 SERC 16 Visibility in summer 18

Feeding for travelling 20 Holiday planning 22 Travelling 24 Sponsorship 26 Young riders 28 Profile 29 Management & key dates 30

32 Groups 32 Tried & Tested 34 Obituary 36 Results 37 Endurance directory 42

EDITOR’S COMMENT

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s I write this Comment, the results of the Golden Horseshoe Ride are just coming in, and it looks as if it was as tough a ride as it could be, with challenges for all, and some memorable successes for many of the horses and riders.

Congratulations to Barbara Wigley and her team for organizing such a successful event; I do sincerely hope that 2015 has not seen the last Golden Horseshoe, and that there will be ways of ensuring that this iconic event continues for future endurance riders.

As we move forward into the summer season, major rides are being run almost every weekend, it seems. Berkshire Downs will shortly be upon us, as well as several others, and in this issue we again

preview some of the major events that will be taking place. We also have previews of some of the smaller but just as important rides. Perhaps it will whet appetites for a new challenge, and riders will venture to areas that are new to them, to ride on unknown trails.

The competition season sees us travelling our horses more frequently, and also spending more time away from home, so it is timely to have an article from Dr. David Marlin, explaining how we can optimize the health of our horses while they are in transit and at competition venues.

In this issue too, we highlight the need for riders to be safety conscious on the roads, even in the lighter summer evenings, and sunny summer days. It really is essential to give

other road users as much warning as possible of our presence on the road, and wearing Hi Viz clothing is one of the ways we can do this. Again, essential reading in this issue.

Looking to the future, please do send in reports of your rides, information about events, and photos of what you have been doing with your horses.

We can only publish what we are sent, and the magazine strives to show the variety of rides, and the variety of horses and riders taking part. Help us to achieve this by being involved!

I look forward to seeing many of you out on the trail.

I also have to apologise to those who are waiting to read our review of The Glory, which was scheduled for this issue.

Rest assured it will be with you next time!

Cindy

Editor of Endurance Special thanks to our cover photographer: David Saunders, Photograph of Amelia Hart Riding Ceirriog Can Cymraeg, at Long Mynd 2014.

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VIEWS FROM THE CHAIR

VIEWS FROM THE CHAIR

Endurance OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Olwen Bryer Endurance GB Office, Abbey Park, Stareton, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RP t: 02476 697929 f: 02476 418429

Dear Members, How heartening it is to see so many of our members out enjoying the wonderful national events as well as the social rides, training rides and pleasure rides organised by our local Groups. The “Weather Gods” have been fairly kind to us as well (perhaps with a couple of notable exceptions), so overall the first three We very much months of the season have got off to a flying appreciate start, with the number of entries increasing in comparison to this time last year. We are now constructive feedback approaching some of the major rides such on all our national as Golden Horseshoe and Kings Forest, to name but two, the entries for which are also rides, with the aim very encouraging. of improving them Some of you will have noticed that the Rides and Rules Committee are emailing requests for feedback from riders after each national ride.

We very much appreciate constructive feedback on all our national rides, with the aim of improving them even more. Please try to make time to complete the rider feedback for each event at which you compete. So far the “satisfaction level” from the feedback received is running at an overall average of 77%.

Meanwhile I am pleased to report that the new Endurance GB Blog will have been launched during the course of May together with the new “I Love Endurance” campaign, both of which we will hope to encourage interest and increased participation in the sport.

There is now an excellent opportunity for new members to get involved with endurance by joining as half year members. And don’t forget, contributions from members to the new Blog will be most welcome.

I am delighted to confirm that EGB made a small but healthy operating profit in 2014, subject to audit, which should be completed by the end of May. This is a major achievement in the light of the significant loss made in 2013.

We are sad to mourn the loss of a dear friend in recent months. Hugh Salmon was known to many of us as an experienced national, international and team vet. He was a great supporter of the sport of endurance as a whole, always being willing to offer help and advice when it was needed. His infectious laugh and optimistic approach to life will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy is extended to his wife Ruth and sons David and Charlie.

It should come as no surprise that increasing participation in endurance here in Great Britain, both in terms of membership and ride entries, is an important goal. A number of initiatives have been launched this year to promote participation, so keep spreading the word. Good luck to you all with the rest of your competitive season.

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ENDURANCE GB BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN John Hudson t: 01398 332089 m: 07779 797170 e: johnhudson@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2017 VICE CHAIRMAN Peter Claridge t: 01208 821328 m: 07771 897925 e: peterclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015 FINANCE DIRECTOR Peter Claridge t: 01208 821328 m: 07771 897925 e: peterclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015 COMPANY SECRETARY Ann Dark t: 01380 818223 e: anndark@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2016

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Jeni Gilbert t: 01484 863506 m: 07845 975612 e: jenigilbert@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015

Fiona Videla t: 01949 843 349 m: 07841 143032 e: fionavidela@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015

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SERC REPRESENTATION Constance Newbould t: 07973 726001 e: constancenewbould@ endurancegb.co.uk

Jo Claridge t: 01208 821328 m: 07917 161599 e: joclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2017 Kerry Dawson t: 07818 283144 e: kerrydawson@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2017 Brian Floyd-Davis t: 01293 786253 m: 07771581202 e: brianfloyd-davis@endurancegb.co.uk

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ENDURANCE NEWS ROMAN BONES The skeleton of a horse thought to be from the Roman period has been discovered at the Biomedical Campus in Cambridge – three metres below ground with a broken leg.

Archeologists said finding the almost complete skeleton was “unusual” and was an indication that a “specific incident” must have occurred in the past for it to be unearthed still fully intact.

The skeleton, which is about 2,000 years old, was found during preparatory work on the site of a new hotel and conference centre.

Alison Dickens, archaeological manager at the Cambridge archeology unit at Cambridge University, said a full analysis had not yet been carried out but initial investigations by an animal bones specialist found it was a horse about one-and-half metres high.

“It was a really nice thing to find,” she said. “It has a broken leg which had started healing but hasn’t fully healed but that’s probably why it’s ended up where it’s ended up.

“It’s almost a full skeleton, it had been slightly damaged perhaps in the 1960s when the ground was being prepared and landscaped when they were building the new Addenbrooke’s Hospital.”

Although experts have not yet analysed the skeleton in detail,

they believe it is from the Roman period as it was found near a Roman settlement, which was discovered 12 years ago.

She added: “We find animal bones everywhere but finding a whole one intact is slightly more unusual but you do find them. A specific incident must have occurred in the past as to why it is there. Maybe it was ill or diseased, maybe it died or it had to be put down.

We just don’t know at the moment.”

Dr Keith McNeil, chief executive of Cambridge University Hospitals, said: “It is a fascinating discovery. The horse may have been just a workhorse for the quarries, which supplied construction materials for the nearby Roman settlement, or it might have been someone’s prize thoroughbred; we won’t know until tests are done. Either way it is a humbling reminder of our past and where we have come from.

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GATEHOUSE HS1 JOCKEY SKULL Gatehouse is reassuring customers that its HS1 Jockey Skull is suitable for use under equestrian sports rules beyond the end of the year.

Helen Riley, Technical & Safety Manager for the brand, said, “Since the withdrawal of the European standard, EN1384, there has been some confusion concerning the HS1, which is tested to the American Snell E2001 standard.

We can confirm that the various equestrian sports bodies are accepting Snell helmets for those riding under rules in 2016. The helmet also carries the CE Mark required to market and sell safety wear in the UK and Europe. The Snell label can be located under the padding inside the helmet.”

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NATIONAL EQUINE FORUM INTRODUCES HONORARY FELLOWS The National Equine Forum (NEF) has introduced the position of Honorary Fellow to its organisation, in recognition of those who have made an important contribution to the event over the years.

The new title was bestowed upon nine past and retiring members at this year’s NEF, held in March 2015.

The National Equine Forum is an annual event bringing together representatives from all echelons of the equestrian industry, including government, equestrian sport, veterinary science and welfare. It has been running for 23 years and is organised by a committee of appointed volunteers, reflecting various sectors of the equestrian industry. The introduction of Honorary Fellow is a way of showing appreciation to those who have worked so hard to make the event the great success it is today.

The first recipients of the new title are past Conveners Professor Graham Suggett who was a part of the working party that founded the Forum and Air Commodore Miles WilliamsonNoble, former Vice Chair Richard

Matson, former Treasurer and Honorary Secretary Lt Col Gordon Wesley, former Joint Secretary Pauline Harris and former committee members Peter Clarke, Dr Harry Greenway, Rosemary Philipson-Stow and Antony Wakeham.

As Honorary Fellows they will be entitled to attend the Forum each year, provide an informed but independent overview of NEF plans and progress and bring both wisdom and knowledge of precedent to the Organising Committee’s work.

Tim Brigstocke, chairman of NEF said: “The committee was unanimous in its decision to acknowledge the endeavours of past and retiring members, without whom the National Equine Forum would not have become the immensely popular and highly regarded event it is today.”

The full proceedings of the 2015 Forum will be available for download shortly at www.bef.co.uk on the National Equine Forum page. The 2016 National Equine Forum will be held on Thursday 3rd March at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Westminster, London.

FUTURITY DATES 2015 The 2015 Futurity evaluations will run from the 1st to the 18th August, covering 11 venues nationwide with a total of 12 days of evaluations. Entries are taken online and will open on the 1st July 2015.

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FUTURITY DATES AND VENUES 2015 1ST AUGUST Catherston Stud, Hampshire 2ND AUGUST Chelwood Equestrian, East Sussex 3RD AUGUST Writtle College, Essex 4TH AUGUST The College, Keysoe, Bedfordshire 7TH AUGUST Tall Trees Arena, Cornwall 9TH AUGUST Hartpury College, Gloucestershire 11TH AUGUST Arena UK, Lincolnshire 12TH AUGUST Richmond Equestrian Centre, North Yorkshire 13TH AUGUST Myerscough College, Lancashire 14TH AUGUST Southview Equestrian Centre, Cheshire 17TH AUGUST Solihull Riding Club, West Midlands 18TH AUGUST Solihull Riding Club, West Midlands

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CRABBET

CRABBET ORGANISATION

CELEBRATES ENDURANCE SUCCESS Article by Rachael Claridge

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he Crabbet Organisation celebrated its first Endurance awards for Crabbet or Crabbet related Arabians who had competed with Endurance GB, SERC or the FEI during 2014, or the young stock graded by the BEF at Futurity events.

In its first year 30 horses applied for the new awards introduced by new committee member Rachael Claridge who herself has a 100% Crabbet Arabian stallion and competed for Team GBR as a Young and Senior rider with Crabbet related gelding Silver Mistrahl.

The formula for the pilot awards encouraged Crabbet Organisation members to submit their horses’ endurance master cards or futurity scorecards at the end of the 2014 season. The highest mileage horses were then recognised in the Novice, Open, Advanced and FEI categories.

Special categories were also recognised for Young Riders who had ridden Crabbet or Crabbet related horses during 2014, young stock graded on their potential to become endurance horses and also former committee members were thanked officially for 8

their voluntary contribution.

The Compass Inn’s stunning Orangery, near Badminton, Gloucestershire was the venue for the awards held on Saturday 28th February. Forty members travelled from across the country to attend the event, which was generously supported by The Pure Feed Company, Ariat Europe, Brinicombe Equine, Verm-x, Blue Chip Feed, Horse Scout and West Kington Stud.

BEF Advisor and Endurance GB board member Jo Claridge presented the BEF Futurity awards, which started the award proceedings following lunch. Sylvan Illusion (Sylvan Magician/ Illuniate) owned and bred by Diana Whittome received the 2014 Crabbet trophy for potential endurance horses after achieving an Elite 9.01 score. Interestingly during the 2014 grading season, three out of six of the applications were sired by Grecian Idyll, owned by Caroline Sussex, with filly Artimis bred by Victoria Ford being half Dales pony, making her one to watch in the future.

Cornwall based Diana Rundle’s 8 year old 100% Crabbet gelding Silver Zaanif (Lutfi Pasha/Imperial Silver Lace) who

clocked up 366km during his Novice season with Endurance GB won the Novice category ahead of his younger full brother Silver Zenif. Silver Zaanif was recognised by Endurance GB at the national award ceremony in November as the reserve champion in the overall novice trophy. Serinah (Lutfi Pasha/ Imperial Nefinah) owned by Vivienne Knight received the title for the Open Crabbet 2014 horse after the mare completed 336km. Montanna (Kasadi/ Perie D’Azur) owned and ridden by Anne-Marie Pelc with a distance of 178km was runner up in this category Mrs Hazel Crowle from Cornwall was unable to attend the event but would have been proud to see three of her homebred horses pick up awards at the start of their ridden career in the Novice and Open endurance category.

75% PLUS CRABBET The advanced category for 75%+ Crabbet Arabians competing in endurance events over 80km attracted thirteen applications from across England, Wales and Scotland. Devon based Judy Holloway’s talented chestnut gelding Aurontes (Aurelian/ Official members publication for Endurance GB

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Roxaana) bred by Beatrice Paine was presented with the advanced trophy after achieving 690km last year. However Aurontes was closely followed by two Scottish geldings Sefra’s Blue Jewel (Ledarb Silver Blue Soverign/Sefra of Slaterich) owned by Hazel McCorkindale and ridden by her daughter Shona McCorkindale who achieved 622km and three points behind was Cheryl Wallace’s Jumanji (Royal Azul/Zelkhova) achieving 619km.

Lou Talintyre from The Pure Feed Company presented Lisa Adshead with the 2014 trophy for Shakmari Gold (Mareschal/Shakirah Gold) who won the 75%+ Crabbets horses competing under FEI rules during 2014 with a total of 330km. Joint second was awarded to Ryu (Ahmoun/Crystal Belladonna) owned and ridden by Sue Box and Binley Prince Salim (Prince Sadik/Silvern Image) owned by Anne Brown and ridden by Susan Hawes both having completed 120km last year.

100% CRABBET The awards concluded the 75%+ Crabbet bloodline achievements by acknowledging the Mare, Gelding and Stallion who had achieved the highest mileage of 2014. These prestigious categories were won by Blanche (Saker/ Bhavna)owned and ridden by Evelyn Helme, Linda Cowperthwaite and Susan Crabtree with 505km. Aurontes (Aurelian/Roxaana) owned and ridden

by Judy Holloway achieving 690km

and Marcus Aurelius (Aurelian/Fiesta Magic) owned by Rowena Bertram ridden by her teenage daughters Becky & Katherine Bertram achieving 502.5km.

The 100% Crabbet category attracted three applicants competing with Endurance GB, SERC and the FEI during 2014. Gelding Silver Zaanif once again stole the show with his 366km points ahead of stallions Binley Prince Salim and Silver Zenif.

CRABBET RELATED After a move by the Crabbet Organisation committee to encourage more owners, breeders and riders to investigate the Crabbet bloodlines of their performance horses the new Crabbet related category was introduced for these awards. Crabbet related celebrates those horses who have either a 75%+ sire or dam and this category attracted seven applications for the overall highest mileage Evelyn Helme’s second horse Maraday Mystaron (Maraday Mystic Morn/ Titania of Tanwood) ridden by Linda Cowperthwaite clocked up 406km, ahead of Prince Meliodas (Prince Merlin/ Cornish Mead) 362km, Orlando (Om El Mareikh/Caecilia) 259km.

Joint fourth went to Jenny Lee’s two horses Bint Al Reeh Janoob (Al Reeh Janoob/Dana Abyat) and Shaikha Bint Krayaan (Krayaan Dilun/Dana Abyat) both achieving 210km with Tes Ezraa (Eaglescliffe/Bushburn Meniqa) 200km and Azaraell (Azraell/Shahlua)

95km concluding the category.

The Crabbet related trophy for FEI events during 2014 also went to Maraday Mystaron with a total of 210km FEI points and Fiona Price’s Tes Ezraa was reserve with 120km.

YOUNG RIDERS President of the Arab Horse Society Anne Brown presented the Young Riders competing on Crabbet Horses during the 2014 season with special awards. This year’s winner was Katherine Bertram, completing 313km riding her mother Rowena’s Crabbet stallion Marcus Aurelius, second was Becky Bertram also riding Marcus Aurelius over 190kms and third place went to Endurance GB newcomer Leah Tuck riding Crabbet related gelding Prince Meliodas (Prince Merlin/Cornish Mead) owned by Rachael Claridge.

Chair of the Crabbet Committee Natalie Tindall thanked former committee members Susan Hawes, Lindsay Thain, Lynne Humphreys and Suzanne Cruise for their voluntary contribution to the small but international breed society and presented them with an Arabian horse belt buckle.

For further information about the 2015 Crabbet Organisation Endurance Achievement Awards or for membership queries please contact info@rachaelclaridge.com or telephone 01454 238942

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RIDE PREVIEWS

RIDE PREVIEWS Wimpole 20th Anniversary 14th June Written by Susan Cox In 1995 Wimpole was put on the endurance map of rides and has gone from strength to strength since. It evolved in the White Horse Stable yard during Exmoor Golden Horseshoe week in 1994. I was very new to endurance then and having my first try at Horseshoe with my old horse (21) Red Rawhide, I spent time talking to people learning the ropes. One such person was Liz Finney who suggested that I organise a ride in Cambridgeshire. Well over dinner that night I discussed it with Angela and David Pearce, who had come with us, and the seeds were laid, with Angela and I running it. We had both run lots of pleasure rides for the hunt so the only difference was getting some vets, farrier and in those days, a tack inspector.

The first year we had only 35 entries, vetting was outside the stable block which was a bit hairy when the horse wagon came trotting down the drive and couldn’t stop very well, but the horses coped; not too many high heart rates. Liz Hinings came to be our TS to help give us guidance, which was so useful.

I had got Jane Bowering hooked

on Endurance so she then was my secretary, co-organiser until late 2007 ish when she went to live in Spain. By this time we had outgrown our parking field by the stable, and health and safety wanted us moved to a separate field, which is where we are now. We get over 120 endurance entries and pleasure riders are capped about 50 as this is the maximum to organise safely around the estate. The route comprises at least 15 miles (25km) of National Trust land and private tracks of the local farmers all grassy tracks, which is a great privilege to ride around. I am very jealous, as some I have never ridden on.

In 1998 the highlight happened, the ride and I were filmed as part of the Robin Page country series on ITV on Endurance riding explaining what happens in Endurance from checking in, to having the shoes checked and the vetting, it was great fun.

It always takes a lot of stewards, nearly 60, so I’m indebted to my family and friends who give up in most cases 2 days helping with the smooth running of the ride.

ABOVE: REBECCA KINNARNEY COMPETING AT WIMPOLE

Hanslope Ride – 1st 2nd August An invitation from Bella Fricker Hanslope is only in its second year, but is incorporating FEI classes for 2015: 120km CEI** and 80km CEI* and the YR equivalents. We also have a vast number of national classes, including several multiday classes, CERs and GERs. Located about 15mins from Milton Keynes, Hanslope is easily accessible from the M1, A1, and M40, which means that it is arguably one of the best rides to attend.

I have secured several sponsors already, including Baileys, Zilco, Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds, Blue Chip, Strada Saddles, Equi-N-icE, Yawl Hill Stud and more to follow.

There is camping and secure corralling at the venue, with stabling less than 2 miles away by road, in fact only a 10min hack!

Fish and chip supper is available on Saturday night followed by a party! Bring your own drinks – it will definitely be a good night!

The route is flat and fast, mostly grass, with a few field crossings. A word of caution: if the weather is very hot leading up to the ride then the ground can be hard – but it’s flat and even so should be okay. Ideal for barefoot as long as we’ve had some rain!

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I have a shift system in place for helpers – you can ride and help on the same day! Please see the website for more details, where you can sign up for certain times and specific roles!

We are also fundraising for PACE and the Young Riders.

All our pleasure ride classes are running as sponsored rides, so sponsorship forms are available on our website to download.

We are asking for everyone, in whatever class to donate £1. The party on Saturday night is also accepting contributions towards the YR fund.

In the interest of the environment and EGB budget, we are also attempting to go paperless. So only Riding Club and Pony Club may enter by post – everyone else enter online PLEASE! All information will be on the website too, so please print it off.

I will provide each rider with one map, to be collected from the secretary when you sign in, additional maps may be purchased for 50p each.

Please support our young ride organiser by attending Hanslope as it increases in size and scope this year.

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TOP: BEAUTIFUL TRACKS ON THE ROUTE. BOTTOM: STUNNING VIEWS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

Trawsgoed Ride 27th & 28th June This year’s Trawsgoed ride will be held once again at Cwmnewidion Farm. With a group-run pleasure ride on Saturday 27th of June and Sunday GER classes ranging from 32km to 64km, it’s well worth the trip to this lovely ride with its views of Cardigan Bay and the Cambrian Mountains. This is also the Area 10/18 qualifier ride for Pony Club Endurance. Camping and corralling are available at the venue and we would like to invite EGB Mid & North Wales members, Welsh Endurance Team members and EGB members to join in a barbecue night on Saturday night (we’ll supply the barbecues and charcoal, just bring your own meat)!

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Titlington Ride The ride is over extensive moorland, pasture land and riverside bridleways, including rolling hills, farmland and quiet country lanes with unspoilt spectacular views over the surrounding area. Views over the Cheviots are stunning and the ride has many contrasts. There is less than 5% tarmac on three separate stretches, totalling three miles in all.

There are many more photos of the route and the venue that people could view on the Northumberland & Tyneside website.

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RIDE REPORTS

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: TRICIA HIRST WITH VLACQ BRONZE IMAGE AT HAYWOOD OAKS; VIV KNIGHT WITH SERINAH, AT ULLSWATER; GORGEOUS GEORGE AT MYNYDD Y CRUG.

Haywood Oaks FEI Report Report from Tricia Hirst This year the Haywood Oaks ride was early, on the 3rd and 4th April. Luckily the weather held up and although cold, it was mainly dry.

The 3 FEI classes had a good overall attendance for so early in the year with 31 entries across the three classes.

The FEI 3* 160km started in the dark at 6am, there were 3 entries plus one National rider, Tristan Bishop, doing the Elevator 160km. So the 4 riders started off together; luckily all the pigs were still asleep at this time in the morning otherwise that could have been an interesting hazard in the dark. To save all the stewards having to be at their posts from such an early time, the Ride Organiser Sue Broughton was at every road crossing and steward/checkpoint to see us safely through.

Unfortunately, Annie Joppe had to retire her horse on this loop, so that just left the three of us. Tristan had more time to complete the ride than Katie and myself, who were doing the FEI class, so he dropped back off the pace. During the second loop Katie and I were going at a different pace so we were split up and I came into the 2nd VG in 1st place.

During the 2nd and 3rd loops we had company at times from the FEI 1* 90km class, which was nice for the horses. However, on the 4th loop my horse Vlacq Bronze Image (Imy) was by herself once more. For a horse who has not done a 160km before this then becomes mentally challenging, but I was pleased that Imy coped well, even though she objected to the pigs every time we saw them!

On the 5th loop I caught up with Bella Fricker, riding in the FEI 2* class and it was nice for Imy to have company again, 14

but the last loop we didn’t see anyone apart from my fantastic crew and Sue Broughton, who as it was now getting dark was waiting at the main road to follow me with her car.

The finish had been altered due to the dark so it was a welcome sight to see John Robertson TD, who directed me to the diversion to the new finish.

I crossed the finish line with Imy, so proud of what she had achieved. To win her first 160km 3* was an achievement in itself, but considering she had had major surgery after Red Dragon last year, as she had a massive cyst filling her nasal and sinus cavities, was truly amazing.

Katie Bedwin crossed the finish line 15 minutes later with her Elayla to claim 2nd place. What an achievement for a Young Rider, her first and the horse’s first 160km and a very hard one with the same loops being ridden each time, and so little company. Hard on the horse and rider. Sadly, Tristan was out at VG 4.

The FEI 2 * class had 6 entries with two finishers. Ist place went to the consistent Oakleaze Farm Czarko owned and ridden by Lauren Mills. 2nd place went to Chris Wray riding his own Takwenya.

The FEI 1* class had a large competitive field with several experienced young riders on their young horses. Harry Ingram riding Warrens Hill Chayze and Dace Sainsbury riding Carol Legg’s Lateral Thinking came over the line holding hands, however first place was awarded to Harry.

The 3 FEI classes were won by British bred horses from well-established endurance studs.

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Ullswater Ride Report from Vivienne Knight Loadpot Hill is the main feature of the Cumbria Group’s famous Ullswater ride. I knew its name back in the 1990’s before my first Arab “Ashraaf” entered Ullswater. The route over the hill rises to 2200 ft. and you start at around 600 ft. at the venue, it seems to go on forever.

Once past the summit the views over the second largest lake in the Lake District, being approximately 9 miles long and 0.75 miles wide, are indescribable.

Just two weeks before the closing date Ride Organisers, Kath Mcghee and Sheila Harris were unsure if the ride would go ahead for there were only 26 entries. It seemed unbelievable for this classic event, but as seems to be the pattern lately, all the entries came in during the last few days and the ride was full.

Except for a few soft spots here and there the going was nigh on perfect, in fact it’s very unusual to have poor going on this early season event. After leaving the venue there was a little roadwork, a river crossing (or over a bridge for an alternative) then bridleways; after 5 miles you reach the bottom of Loadpot Hill.

The next 2 miles is on unfenced road with nice grass edges for most of the time, canterable but the wise stay at a trot, as you can see the whole of the hill ahead of you. The second crewing was at the end of the tarmac road, just in time for the run up to the summit. At the top, due to perfect riding weather, the views were outstanding and stretched for mile upon mile

over Ullswater Lake and surrounding Lake District fells.

Coming down is not so steep and there were lovely canterable tracks around the couple of loops and another smaller hill.

The horses just seemed to float up these, some riders in more control than others!

Many thanks to Barbara and Mike Jordon at CP1 for providing sloshes for all horses, as special permission was granted from the landowners for just one vehicle to gain access.

After the loops, we made our way down to a lovely small village, Askham, turned left onto another track and through a couple of gates on our way back to the venue. Final speed 11.54 and just missed a Grade 1 by one heartbeat.

My last horse, Geri, only did ER’s so I’ve not been to Ullswater for quite a few years. However I don’t intend to miss it again. Its true endurance, only one rider exceeding 13 km/hr and even if you are used to high distances and speeds this one is a great fittener. With only one retirement and two pleasure riders vetted out, it was good for the horses as well.

Many thanks to the company of Barbara Austin and her trusty mare Bonnie Lass, Serinah my lovely Arab mare for making the day so enjoyable, my crew (namely my husband), the ride organisers and all their merry band of helpers who all did a sterling job in making the ride so enjoyable for so many riders.

My recommendation is to put this ride in your diary for 2016, just make sure that you and your horse are fit!!

Mynydd y Crug Ride (Or latest in the series of “Valleys” Rides) Report from Hilary Cuming I have some really good riding more or less “on the doorstep” and realised that the same “patch” could offer several different routes... …So all was needed was several different venues. Starting with a Ride to” Welcome the New Year” – Caerphilly County Borough Council responded positively to my request to use one of their Car parks (Wow – hard standing!). Cwmcarn School allowed us access around their perimeter to get onto the Forest track and a route also taking in some of the Sirhowy Valley Country Park as well bridleways and nicer grassy verges of forestry. Just less than 50 riders had a good time!

Next – the Easter Bonnet Ride. The local Shooting Club shuts on Mondays so again a good Car park with hard standing courtesy of owners Mike and Margaret Ammodeo on the Bank Holiday Monday. Nearly 50 riders again came back smiling!

So 2 weeks afterwards (yes I am totally mad!) we held the Mynydd y Crug Ride at the Islwyn Riding Club Showground at Gelligroes near Blackwood. Not too many Riders for Saturday’s Group Ride meant we had a good trial run for the main road crossing which had been a source of concern for not only myself but also our stalwart helpers – the 4x4 Responders Wales. They were brilliant and it was possible to be more confident about managing the pretty nasty crossing in readiness for then 70 riders on Sunday’s National Ride.

The route was a generous one in respect of distance – and also rode very well as I had kept riders to nice grassy tracks and verges as well as the Mynydd y Crug Common itself. There was no roadwork other than the initial crossing and apart

from 2 short stony stretches (1 uphill and 1 downhill) there was nothing really difficult. Due to the lack of roadwork crewing was virtually impossible (crews were directed to the local pub!)

– and as well as the water on route from streams – Russ Jones the Farm Manager at Ynys Hwyel Barn very kindly rigged up a trough for a Water Point and water was available at Check Point 1. The first Rider back said “this is simply the best ride I’ve ever done”- so that was good feedback to start with! Most Riders came back smiling and loved the Ride, the views and the going. Helpers and officials also said they had had an enjoyable day out – the weather was kind – sunny but not too hot!

It was good to bring people to this part of Wales- it’s all too easy for riders to think “Welsh Rides” are either too difficult or too far away so hopefully Mynydd y Crug gave a different perspective – 20 minutes from the M4 – good going. Its also satisfying to introduce people to the “Valleys” as it can be easy to overlook or dismiss this beautiful area! We have a huge problem with Scramble bikes as well – tearing up tracks and making the going impossible in places – this means that we are only allowed to route mark by horseback or foot – a very time-consuming activity (especially if it falls to the Ride Organiser and Ride Secretary!). However it results in a sense of reclaiming the mountain for horses, which brings a great deal of satisfaction.

If the Ride runs again it would be good to see more riders taking advantage of the lovely venue (and nearby pubs!) and making a weekend of it with the Group Ride on the Saturday as a warm up! “There’ll be a welcome in the hillside...” Croeso!

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My Calean Joy Carolyn Cummings, well known on both sides of the Border, pays tribute to her Highland, Calean Joy, after a long and successful career.

Calean Joy, better known as Sonny Boy, is a 14.1 pure Highland gelding, now aged 26. From my first pleasure ride with him on 4 April 1993 he has never let me down. He went on to win race rides and National Native Championships amongst other titles.

We hack out regularly at home and really enjoy his retirement; he is still a lively boy at 26 and we hope to continue as long as he is happy to.

I bought Sonny as a two year old back in 1991: a cream dun, turning grey by his 8th birthday. He was a spirited young Highland, apparently only sold because he was too wild for the previous owners.

My son and his friend were walking through his field when he came galloping up to them and reared, ripping my son’s jacket with his front legs. This terrified my son but a friend explained that this is how they greet you in the wild; I think the jury is still out on that one!

Originally just wanting a 14.1hh plodder to ride over the fells and bridleways, I started out showing him. This he did very well and was successful as his confirmation was excellent. However, it was me who got bored one very wet day, standing patiently among 20+ horses while the judge walked round and round.

I got so fed up I just excused myself and said to Len, ‘That’s it! I know there is a Pleasure Ride on at Lowther today, let’s see if I can catch it’. This we did and I never showed him again.

The start of Sonny’s endurance career had begun, albeit just Pleasure Rides to start with which were lots of fun.

Although a pure Highland, as he got fitter he got faster but I never asked more of him than was necessary, until, that is, we were entered in a team ER! As there were only four of us from Cumbria down at Nottingham we entered for the 100-mile (4 x 25m) team ‘Spirit’ race.

We were second to go and Sonny was

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ABOVE: CAROLYN AND SONNY BACK IN EHPS DAYS

raring to get going. He even reared in excitement before the start and nearly had me off. Up to then I had only ever asked 8 mph of him but for the race ride you could go up to 12 mph which is just over 19kph in today’s kms. We started well and he loved it; the going was great and I couldn’t have slowed him down even if I had wanted to. After our 25 miles (40km) I had to wait before crossing the finish as he was too fast. The funny thing about this is that the crews of the Arab riders kept saying ‘Don’t worry, you’ll soon lose that Highland!’ - they hadn’t reckoned on a fit native.

This was all new to me but thankfully Mike and Barbara Jordan were Chefs d’Equipe. They washed Sonny down and put him forward for the vetting practically straight away. He passed and this meant the next rider could start. I handed over the bib and off she went. All our team got through and we ended up 3rd with lots of prizes. I was amazed at my little fella; especially as he went on to do a 40 miler (65km) the next day and the whole week had been very hot, not Highland weather at all.

The following year we got a team together to do this race again and this time we had 3 Arabs and a Highland (Sonny) and went on to win. He also

won the EHPS Native Trophy after being runner up the year before.

Sonny never let me down and was always so determined. He was lovely to crew as well, and his ears pricked up when he saw Len waiting for him. Len absolutely adored Sonny and they had so many lovely times together. So much so that Sonny pined badly for Len and has only just, after several months, come back to his more normal ways although he still whinnies when I ride him out.

Sonny is full of character and still as cheeky now as he was as a 2 year old.

We had to have a year off when he put a hole in his suspensory ligament from messing around in the field and he had also damaged his sesamoid.

Even with all that, he came back into work and did more competitive rides until I put him on Pleasures only and Carly took on the competitives. Sonny is still a lovely, lively ride (although the Highland Fling still comes in now and then) and there is something totally addictive about that ‘Highland pony’.

Although I have always been involved with horses, Sonny is the one who taught me everything when it comes to endurance. We have been on such an amazing journey together and I owe him so much - he will always be my baby.

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Championships Preview

FROM TOP: ROUTE 1; ROUTE 2; ROUTE 3; SCONE PALACE

The SERC Championships are returning this year to the beautiful Perthshire countryside over the weekend of Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August.

The venue is Perth Racecourse, with great facilities, camping, corralling and stabling just a little way from the venue. There are plenty of hotels and B&Bs locally for accommodation. The Racecourse sits in the historic grounds of Scone Palace Park – keep an ear open for the peacocks!

Classes on offer range from Pleasure on all three days to the flagship Championship class of 2-day 160km.

There is also the Scone Challenge – a three-day class consisting of Pleasure and two 30k classes. The 80k is planned to be a single loop with two remote vet gates; the 60k as a single loop with one remote VG. The two-day 80 and two-day 60 will be different routes each day.

Come and join us for a wonderful weekend - we can’t guarantee the weather but we can guarantee that you will have a superb time riding through the Perthshire countryside.

There will be a hog roast on the Saturday night (with a veggie option) served in the marquee at the racecourse, and a mobile catering unit available from Friday lunchtime through to Sunday afternoon. Scone Palace also has a coffee shop, and Perth has many opportunities for dining of all kinds.

The weekend does not need to be just for those riding; if you would like to offer help over the weekend we would love to have you. You can also visit Scone Palace, the Black Watch Castle and Museum, Huntingtower Castle, Elcho Castle… and there’s cycling, golfing, fishing or just lazing about.

Perth is easy to access from south of the Border, being motorway (or A1 plus motorway from the east) all the way until the last four or five miles.

Details will be on the SERC website www.scottishendurance.com and click on the Championships link on the home page. We also have a Facebook page Scottish Endurance Championships. Looking forward to seeing you all!

SERC SNIPPETS SPONSORSHIP Grampian member Lorna Hogg has been chosen as one of seven out of 464 applicants to be a PetPlan Equine sponsored rider for 2015. Lorna has enjoyed considerable endurance success with her two horses, De Marco (Marco), her 19 year-old TB x Welsh, and part Arab Cloughwood Gold Spangle (Spangle), a nine year-old with whom she competes in unaffiliated dressage as well as endurance. You can follow Lorna’s blog on endurancehogg.com/author/lhdemarco

VENUECHANGE The MarineCo Seacliff ride (4th and 5th July) has an extended and improved venue which it is hoped will allow more space for camping, corralling and parking. In addition to the FEI classes there is the Yellowpatch 160kms elevator class, and a full suite of national classes.

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VISIBILITY IN SUMMER

Safety

Some advice from Fiona Kennedy at V-Bandz PLEASE DON’T PUT YOUR HIGH VIZ AWAY JUST BECAUSE WINTER IS OVER! The winter months are now well and truly over and I know from personal experience through talking to people at shows that some riders will be putting away their high viz along with their heavy rugs believing they only need it in the winter months. Unfortunately this simply is not the case as the accident rate between horses and drivers remains constant all year round at around 8 per day (source BHS). The truth is that we need to use high viz all year round and every time we go out on a road as the summer has its own dangers. Without being pretentious, here are some of the reasons why: SUMMER SPECIFIC PROBLEMS - By late spring onwards the hedgerows become full of leaf and drivers cannot see you through them. Using high viz on your head and body may help drivers spot you from further away because generally your shoulders and head are visible above the hedge line.

- In the summer months the leaves on trees create large pools of shade. You and your horse can be near invisible underneath them - making you especially hard to spot. Wearing high viz on both

yourself and the horse helps to alleviate this by making you stand out in the gloom.

- During the Spring/Summer various crops spring into flower and later trees shed their leaves after turning yellowish in colour. This means that yellow is not always the most effective high viz colour to use as it can sometimes not stand out enough against the background you are riding beside.

We always advocate that riders use a combination of high viz colours at all times of year to be the most visible.

For instance, drivers do not often come across high viz pink in nature and is therefore interpreted by drivers as something different/odd which in turn can trigger a more cautious approach.

V-Bandz has just finished expanding our range of products which specifically combine the various high viz colours for maximum impact (see bottom right).

ALL YEAR ROUND SAFETY PROBLEMS - Like it or not whilst on the road you are the vulnerable party which is travelling much slower than any vehicle. Whilst you have every right to be on the road you also have a responsibility to help drivers spot you as soon as possible so that they can slow down safely. Horses are

designed by nature to blend into their surroundings. Using something as simple as a Waistcoat on you and a lightweight Mesh Sheet on the horse will make you both “pop” out and become much more visible. Drivers will on average pick up a high viz colour 3 seconds sooner than any other colour (including white).

This can translate to an extra 250 feet braking distance for a car travelling around 50 mph.

- If you were riding in isolation and were unfortunate to fall off off-road then it will be easier for the emergency services to spot you on the ground if you are wearing high viz.

- Lastly but not least we are no longer able to avoid the potential litigious issues arising if you are unfortunate to be involved in some sort accident/incident. Whilst I am not aware yet of any insurance company insisting that you must wear high viz to be covered by their policy, they all certainly recommend that you wear it. You would most likely be in a stronger legal position if you involved in an accident if you were wearing well maintained hi viz products at the time as the driver would be a less able to claim that they could not see you.

BELOW: WE ARE NOT SAYING THAT CAR DRIVERS CANNOT SEE THE HORSE ON THE LEFT – BUT THEY WILL CERTAINLY SEE THE HORSE ON THE RIGHT FIRST – HENCE THE EXTRA 3 SECONDS. RIGHT: A COMBINATION OF HIGH VIZ COLOURS HELPS YOU STAND OUT AGAINST ALL TYPES OF BACKGROUNDS

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FEEDING FOR TRAVELLING

Nutrition

of the travelling endurance horse Article by Dr David Marlin

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nless you are lucky enough to live down the road from a ride that you can hack to, almost all horses will travel to rides by road. Fortunately, serious problems such as injuries and illness such as colic or respiratory disease are fairly rare. However, what’s probably more common but significantly less recognised is the potential negative impact travelling can have on performance. In this short piece I want to look at the role feeding and watering during travelling can play. If you get this right it can mean your horse performs to their potential as a result of all your hard work in training. Get it wrong and it can seriously hamper performance.

THINGS TO CONSIDER First we should consider what effect travelling has on horses. Firstly, it’s not simply a case of “standing” in the trailer or lorry. Horses make frequent adjustments with their legs and body position during travelling in order to balance themselves. This uses energy.

In fact research has shown that the effort of travelling is just below the energy 20

expenditure of walking! So the longer the travel the more tired we should expect the horse to be and the longer the recovery time needed before competing.

Secondly, horses almost always lose weight as a result of travelling. This can be 2-3kg per hour in cool weather for a horse that is relaxed to 5-6kg per hour for a stressed horse in hot weather. If you are travelling 6h then the losses during travel could be greater than your horse will lose in the ride!

Horses lose weight for a variety of reasons, including decreased feed and water intake, sweating and increased faecal water loss (in horses that develop loose droppings as a stress response).

This in turn can have a negative effect on the function of the digestive system, particularly the hindgut. Finally, the elevated head and neck position (in horses that are tied up) during travelling combined with dehydration slows clearance of mucus from the airways encourages the growth of bacterial species that normally live in the horses airways in low numbers but which have the potential to cause infection if the conditions are right. Similarly, a horse

that lives out for most of the time may develop some airway inflammation as a result of breathing moulds, dust and spores from dry forage. The effects of travelling are clearly greater the longer the journey. Whether you feed or not during a 30-60 min journey has little effect but if you are travelling 6 hours on a warm Summer day this can have a marked effect.

So how should you feed and water the endurance horse travelling to a ride?

The simple answer is as close to how you would manage it at home. The golden rule of horse nutrition for health and performance is keep things as constant as possible. In contrast to racehorses, which are not provided with forage during travelling, most sport horses including endurance horses, would be given as much forage as they want during travelling. This is crucial to performance as the fibre in the hindgut helps to provide energy from fermentation and hold water to offset dehydration is what you feed the horse the day before the ride i.e. when you are probably travelling.

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of the dehydration that will inevitably occur. However, if you are feeding hay then your horse is likely to become more dehydrated. It’s not common for owners to provide water during travelling but this can be done with a bucket with a car inner tube stretched over the top and a hole for the horse to put its mouth through to drink. Another option is to give soaked hay during travelling even if you don’t do this normally at home.

This increases the water intake and reduces dust that the horse can breathe in but will not adversely affect gastrointestinal function.

PLAN AHEAD Don’t be tempted to give your horse extra hard feed either before, during or after travelling or on the morning of a ride. This carries a high risk of provoking tying-up. For horses that are prone to stress, develop loose droppings, mild colic or go off their feed, it’s worth considering a protected live yeast. This should be fed several days before travelling, on the day of travel and then whilst at the competition. Protected live yeast ensures that more of the yeast reaches the

hindgut alive where is can help to stabilise hindgut function and reduce the growth of “undesirable” bacteria and promote the growth of “good” bacteria.

Once you arrive at the ride, try to allow your horse as much time to rest quietly and to eat, drink and recover.

Everyone tends to hand graze or coral their horses at endurance rides, but think carefully before you do this. Chances are the forage you will be filling your horses gastro-intestinal tract with is not going to be the same as you feed at home or during travelling. If this is the case, then you run the risk of upsetting the hindgut (even if there are no visible signs); the last thing you want before a ride. Rehydration is also essential. Some horses do not drink as much away from home. For really fussy drinkers the only options are really taking your own water and or adding in a flavour at home and when away at competitions.

So in summary, change what and how you feed and water during travel and whilst away as little as possible and remember that if you manage feeding and watering during travelling well it can positively impact on performance.

For horses travelling to competitions and staying away from home it is important to consider their water needs. The horse’s diet would naturally be high in moisture – fresh growing grass for example has a high level of water of approximately 75-85%. As we replace what they would be eating out in the field with long forage such as hay (which has a far lower water content of approximately 10-15%), we need to make sure they get enough water. Eating forage stimulates the horse’s thirst response, so providing hay without adequate water can lead to dehydration and potential health complaints such as colic. Due to this, always make sure water is always available. If travelling, time must be spared to water horses often on route with extra attention given in hot and humid conditions.

When away at events, horses may be less likely to drink water that is ‘strange’ to them. Carrying water from home can be beneficial in such circumstances, as can be using a soaked feed. Quick soaking fibre feeds can be ideal in helping horses and ponies to take in more water and so supporting hydration. Allen & Page’s quick soak fibre based feed, Fast Fibre, provides a palatable way of encouraging fluid intake. Extra water can be added to the feed to make it as ‘sloppy’ as necessary to encourage the horse to drink. Soaked feeds can also be highly beneficial in reducing dust levels in a horse’s diet, effective at concealing any supplements and literally a life saver for horses and ponies with poor teeth.

Allen & Page has excellent advice on feeding your endurance horse on its website at www.allenandpage.co.uk or you can contact the Nutritional Helpline on 01362 822902 for individual solutions.

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HOLIDAY PLANNING

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iding off into the sunset sounds (and looks) incredibly romantic, but it does require some forethought to ensure that dream becomes reality. The image of riding towards a glowing red sun might not be quite as idyllic if you are surrounded by a swarm of mosquitoes or have the world’s most uncomfortable hat on! Ensuring your equine expedition is just as perfect as you hope it will be is absolutely possible – it just takes a bit of planning! We asked Olwen Law, from In the Saddle, to give us her top tips to planning a riding holiday...

DECISIONS, DECISIONS Deciding on the kind of trip you want to take can be a minefield as the world really is your oyster when it comes to equestrian travel. Ask yourself what it is you hope to gain from your holiday. Take into account the amount of time you have available, and make the most of it. Also consider financial possibilities.

DO YOU WANT TO SIMPLY SIT BACK AND RELAX? A riding holiday guarantees you fun and leisurely riding for a variety of levels along with excellent hosting, good food and wine and a real break from reality. There are many destinations that give you the chance to do more than just ride which also suits the non-horsey partner; see the local area on day trips, take a dip in the pool, or just relax!

DO YOU WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH NATURE? There is not much that can beat the feeling of galloping alongside a giraffe, watching all manner of wildlife in their native environment, and coming face-to-face with an elephant.

Depending on the level of rider you are, and how much adrenalin you are seeking, there are many horseback safari options to suit all equestrian enthusiasts. If you want to view life from a totally different perspective then a Horseback Safari may well be the best trip for you!

DO YOU WANT TO EMBRACE YOUR INNER COWBOY? There are few of us that haven’t at some point dreamed of the Wild West and enjoying the freedom that America’s open space has to offer. Learn how to ride Western style, move cattle on horseback at a working ranch or simply take in stunning mountain backdrops at a guest ranch.

BEFORE YOU TRAVEL Olwen suggests you consider the following before booking: • Be honest about your riding ability and open about what you want from your riding holiday. Then the travel experts can make sure you are choosing the right holiday for you.

• Check that your riding holiday company is fully bonded.

• If you are booking flights through the holiday company they must have an ATOL (www.atol.org).

• Make sure you have a valid travel insurance policy and check that it covers you for a riding holiday.

• If you are unsure about a location because there have been incidents of unrest, follow the advice of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (www.fco.gov.uk).

PACKING: THINK FROM HEAD TO TOE From a practical point of view, the items you take with you can make a big difference to your enjoyment and comfort! Most reputable companies will give you a packing list but a few guidelines to follow are: • Always take your own hard hat.

• If you are travelling to a hot country then lightweight, breathable clothing is ideal. Hot countries can get chilly in the evenings so take a jumper or jacket too.

• If escaping to a cold country, consider investing in thermal base layers containing natural fibres such as merino wool.

• Good quality riding gloves are always advisable.

• Jodhpurs or breeches are generally better than jeans. Riding for many hours a day in denim can cause rubbing and reduce your freedom of movement.

• Taking the correct footwear will provide you with support, comfort, and peace of mind that you are secure and safe in the saddle.

• Before you travel, check to see if you will need to bring your own water bottle and holder or if one is provided.

• Sun protection, insect repellent and lip balm are great to carry with you at all times.

• Don’t forget your camera and/or binoculars to make sure you don’t miss any of the wonderful sights!

• A Bum Bag is perfect for keeping your belongings safe and easily accessible when you are riding.

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DO YOU WANT TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF? Ride in places that are virtually unreachable other than on horseback, in countries such as Mongolia, Tibet, Peru and Jordan, and see life through the locals’ eyes.

These expeditions require a little more planning and preparation than other trips and you must be fit and competent riding across sometimes challenging terrain. An open mind is a must and on many expeditions you will spend successive nights sleeping in two-man tents or under the stars – however the feeling of fulfillment makes up for it!

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MACATOO – OKAVANGO DELTA

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EXPEDITION INSPIRATIO – A FEW OF OLWEN’S FAVOURITE TRIPS TO INSPIRE YOU…

LOS ALOMOS – SPAIN

ROCKING Z RANCH – MONTANA

The Okavango Delta – As one of the only sources of water during the dry period the Delta attracts wildlife in abundance making it one of the most spectacular places to see Africa at its most magical.

The secrets of Spain – Rural Spain plays host to an exhilarating and exciting horseback holiday, combined with the perfect dose of relaxation.

Adventure in the Azores – The Azores is a collection of nine stunning volcanic islands, situated in the Atlantic Ocean, which offer an exotic getaway in an unusual destination.

The ‘Big Sky State’ of Montana – Visit ‘horse whisperer’ country to live the life of a cowboy and learn about Natural Horsemanship in a true American adventure.

Perfect Peru – Nestled between Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley Ride takes travellers through the spectacular landscape of the Andes, surrounded by snowcapped mountains, deep blue lagoons and ancient lost cities.

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TRAVELLING

The All New Equi-Trek ATOM 3.5 Tonne Horsebox 3.5 tonne horseboxes are nowadays becoming increasingly popular; they are easy to drive and park, economical to run and anyone over the age of 17yrs can drive them on a standard driving licence without needing to take a further test. But with a horsebox of this size it is vital that you know what the payload is, not only so that you can calculate whether it is legally capable of carrying one or two horses, your passengers and all your gear, but also because travelling in an overweight vehicle may seriously endanger your horse and other road users.

The dedicated research and development team at Equi-Trek, the UK’s largest horsebox and trailer manufacturer, have spent the past 2 years investigating this longstanding conundrum of horse transport. Recently, at Badminton International Horse Trials, they launched their brand new and revolutionary lightweight 3.5t horsebox model, appropriately entitled the ‘ATOM’. The ATOM is constructed using a revolutionary composite fused panel with properties similar to that of carbon fibre; it is impact resistant, 24

element repelling, and not only increases strength but is also extremely lightweight. The ATOM therefore provides a strong, durable and a safe environment in which to transport your horse, and with a remarkable unladen weight of up to 2,100kg, it offers potentially the highest payload for this size of horsebox on the market.

With the ATOM, you can rest assured that no compromise has been made between the weight, safety and strength of its construction. The full height reinforced bulkhead between the horse area and the cabin ensures the utmost safety for the driver, passenger and horses, whilst the sturdy aluminium planked floor is covered with heavy duty rubber matting.

The horse area of the ATOM consists of two rear-facing stalls incorporating a padded dual-height breast bar designed to accommodate both ponies and horses, which is also fully collapsible and can be safely released from the outside of the horsebox in the event of an emergency. All round windows plus separate roof vent ensure all round light and ventilation,

whilst the fully adjustable partition can be maneuvered to alter the stall size according to the size or preference of your horses. Furthermore the ATOM is available to four potential tack/storage locker configurations according to your personal preference, as well as many other optional extras.

The ATOM is built on a brand new Peugeot 150BHP HDI Diesel engine chassis, and with a starting price from only £27,999.00 (plus VAT) it offers exceptional value for money. It therefore not only provides you with the very best payload, but it is also supremely easy and economical to drive. Furthermore, the specially reduced chassis height offers you an extremely stable and smooth driving experience, whilst the low wide side ramp makes loading and unloading easier and much safer.

For more information on Equi-Trek’s extensive horsebox and trailer range, prices, or to find your nearest dealership please see www.equi-trek.com, telephone 01484 852121 or email sales@ equi-trek.com. [You can also follow us on Facebook: Equi-Trek Ltd and Twitter: equi_trek] Official members publication for Endurance GB

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It’s not just a free bridle, bucket or bib!

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Why sponsorship matters to Endurance GB rides, riders and teams.

HANNAH CATTERALL – WINNER OF THE LITTLE DRAGON

TEAM GBR RIDERS ON BEACH AT SARTILLY

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hat makes Endurance GB rides great? The dedicated team of volunteers? Yes. The amazing horses and riders who train, ride, compete and have fun? Yes. The wonderfully supportive sponsors who donate time and money to our rides year after year?

Most definitely YES! Looking around this page, there are many familiar and some less familiar names. When you see these names at rides, at prize-givings, on the free samples you take home, take a moment to think about the hours of time and the financial contribution that these companies have given to our rides and to our teams. Without this generous sponsorship, many of our rides would flounder and many of our teams would find it a struggle to reach their ultimate goal.

As Thay Stephenson, organiser of the TopSpec Lindum Spirit, puts it, “As a ride organiser of an event as huge and complex as The Lindum Spirit, our sponsors are absolutely key to the

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It’s so much bigger than just stuff or money it makes you feel like you’re in it together.

That in itself inspires great performances! success of the occasion.”

A thought echoed by Golden Horseshoe organiser, Barbara Wigley, “Our sponsors provide a massive and essential financial contribution. There is huge expense involved in running a ride like the Horseshoe and it would be impossible without all of the financial help we receive.”

It’s not just our rides which benefit from the generosity of sponsors, however, but also our teams Competing at team level is incredibly expensive and all financial help is gratefully received by all involved.

Maggie Pattinson, Chef d’Équipe of the England team says, “Sponsorship is of huge importance to the HI Squad. It allows me to be totally open with who we select. We manage without complete sponsorship but every little helps.”

A KEY ELEMENT While the financial contribution is clearly of extreme importance, Beth Langley, Team GBR Endurance rider at WEG 2014, adds another aspect of the benefits of team sponsorship, “It’s so much bigger than just stuff or money it makes you feel like you’re in it together. That in itself inspires great performances!” Clearly world class riders need world class support and that is undoubtedly what they receive from Endurance GB’s sponsors.

But what drives these incredibly generous sponsors to put their resources and effort into our sport?

Sasha Hart of Torq Fitness, which supports numerous Endurance GB and both the British Senior & Young Rider Endurance Teams, says, “As a

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SASHA HART, ON DIAMOND MR. OSK, AND HER DAUGHTER AMEILA RIDING HER HORSE, CEIRRIOG CAN CYMRAEG, AT LONG MYND 2014, SPORTING THE TORQ SPONSORED BIBS

passionate horse rider myself, I wholeheartedly support the Rides and the Organisers. I wish the riders to achieve their full potential and succeed in what otherwise could be a daunting and deflating challenge.”

Steve Beresford of Performance Equestrian, a long-time supporter of rides and teams, discusses his company’s reasons for sponsorship, “Sponsorship is a key element in the marketing of our products and services. We very much see it as a way of not only giving something back to the sport but also a method of providing valuable feedback of the products that we both distribute and manufacture. Riders should be rewarded with something for all the

effort they have put in. Regarding team sponsorship, you feel like you have a sense of ownership and share in both the disappointments and successes.”

David Marlin, CEO of Science Supplements, sponsors of Wimpole Way ride, adds, “Sponsorship for us is a combination of supporting the sport in the UK but of course there is also a component of making people aware of the brand.”

Clearly we have some very dedicated sponsors, deeply involved in our sport, who understand the challenges involved in training and riding an endurance horse at all levels.

The final word goes to Zoe Lindop of Pioneer Endurance who provided, as Annie Joppe, Team GBR Endurance

SOME OF OUR SPONSORS

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rider, puts it, “the most beautiful team bridle and breastplate”, for each of the 5 team riders who represented Great Britain at Sartilly. Zoe added, “Pioneer Endurance sponsored the team because it is the best way I could support our riders. I fully believe that the GB Team deserve our support.

These horses and riders have worked with dedication for many years to become the top combinations in the country. At Championships they represent the whole of Great Britain.

Endurance is a non-Olympic discipline with no funding. There is huge personal cost attached to representing our country. Providing quality, made to measure bridles, breastplates and reins is the best way I can contribute to the Team. Our horses and riders deserve all the help and support possible.”

HELP AND SUPPORT As we go home from a ride, clutching a free bucket for our horse or a free feed sample, let’s take a moment to think of the support given by all of our generous sponsors, year in, year out. Let’s take a moment to remember that so many of our rides could not run without their generosity and let’s take a moment to send them an email thanking them for everything they do.

Equidgel

www.equidiet.org.uk

Equi-N-icE

www.equiplus.co.uk

GJL Animal Feeds, Fakenham

www.gjlanimalfeeds.co.uk

Blue Chip

www.bluechipfeed.com

Simple Systems

www.simplesystemhorsefeeds.co.uk

Baileys

www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

Theault Horse Boxes.

www.atacaanter.co.uk

Strada Saddles UK

www.stradasaddles.co.uk

Chelwood Rosette Co.

www.chelwoodequine.co.uk

Zilco

zilcoeurope.com/endurance

Just Chaps

www.justchaps.com

Rowen & Barbury Feeds

www.rowenbarbary.co.uk

Nupafeed

www.nupafeed.co.uk

Yawl Hill Stud

www.yawlhillstud.co.uk

Spillers

www.spillers-feeds.com

British Horse Feeds

www.britishhorsefeeds.com

Hayhutch

www.hay-hutch.co.uk

Watts Van & Truck

www.wattstvc.co.uk

Trail Riders Federation

www.trf.org.uk

TORQ Fitness

www.torqfitness.co.uk

Classic Upholstery and Foam

www.classicupholsteryfoam.co.u

Aloeride

www.aloeride.co.uk

Allen and Page

www.allenandpage.com

Saddle Exchange

www.saddleexchange.com

Katy Carr Massage

Performance Equestrian

www.performance-equestrian.com

Urban Horse

www.urbanhorse.com

Pioneer Endurance

www.pioneerendurance.com

Northumbrian Water

www.nwl.co.uk

Feel Good Horse

www.feelgoodhorse.co.uk

Verdo Horse Bedding

www.verdohorsebedding.co.uk

Wolfgar Veterinary Group

www.wolfgarvets.co.uk

NFU Cambridge branch

www.nfumutual.co.uk/branches/cambridge

Griff Jewellery

www.griffgb.com

Science Supplements.

www.sciencesupplements.co.uk

Doves Vauxhall in Southampton

www.vauxhallsouthampton.com

Saracen

www.saracenhorsefeeds.com

Basepoint southern region

www.basepoint.co.uk

Equizest

www.equizest.com

Mark Barton equine hoof products

www.equinehoofproducts.co.uk

Equine Magnetix

www.equinemagnetix.com

Halsdon Arabians

www.halsdonarabians.com

Equimatters

www.equimatters.co.uk

Top Spec Feeds

www.topspec.com

Auriol and Frank Robinson

Treefree Saddles

www.treefree-saddles.co.uk

Feedmark Equine Health

Ronald Duncan Literary Foundation

www.ronaldduncanfoundation.co.uk

And Performance

Oddies Country Living

www.oddiescountryliving.co.uk

Tom and Mary Korn

Wharfedale Equestrian

www.wharfedaleequestrian.co.uk

Abbey Veterinary Group

www.abbeyvets.co.uk

Little Oak Therapies

www.littleoaktherapies.co.uk

Pegasus Arenas

www.pegasus-arenas.co.uk

AGC photography

www.agcphotography.com

Hillam Feeds

www.feedmark.com

Worshipful Company of Saddlers

www.saddlersco.co.uk

Mary North

Derek Grantham

www.raseveterinarycentre.com

Daniel Thomas

Equilibrium

www.equilibriumproducts.com

Eilian Williams

Equi Matters - Felicity Norrie

www.equimatters.co.uk

Equisoothe

www.equisoothe.co.uk

Plas Equestrian

www.plasequestrian.co.uk

Michael and Margaret Clark

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YOUNG RIDERS

CALLING ALL

YOUNG & JUNIOR

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his year, camp will take place from the 10th-14th of August at Onley Grounds Equestrian Centre, near Rugby.

Camp is a fantastic event for everyone to attend, no matter what your level or experience. It’s a chance to make new friends, learn new tips and have a week of fun with your horse! It would be great to see you all there!

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact YR chair Beth Stokes at bethanystokes96@gmail.com If you think you would like to attend, please let Beth know and you will be forwarded more information and a form to fill out in due course.

More information to follow, make sure you mark it in your calendar!

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What Happens at Camp? Just to whet your appetite, we thought we would share some photos of Camp activities from 2014.

1. Enjoying some down time!

2. Warming up the horses together ahead of mounted games!

3. Amber Sole and Basford Showman practicing their jumping.

4. Andrew Theodorou and Jamal in the dressage test.

5. Beth Langley and HS Ametista and Andrew Theodorou and Jamal bonding ahead of Mont Le Soie 2012.

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PROFILE

A Big ‘Sir Prize’!

Hilary Cuming explains

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et’s start this tale with a bit of context... My old mare Beluga turned 24 this year. She’s always been a bit of a guess as to her breeding – a trot like a Standardbred, face like a Standardbred – legs like Welsh – attitude as well...bit of Mountain goat thrown in as well.

She was my first “Endurance” horse (well 14.2) and we learnt so much together – did all the “firsts” together too.

She would be a bossy madam at home but a joy to take away – very laid back!

She completed over 4000km before retirement from competition She bred me a lovely foal in 2001 (Foot and Mouth year – remember?). Ben (zuga) grew another hand higher than mum and has gone on to do well – 2010 was a good year for him but tragically his brother had Wobblers and I lost him as a yearling that same year. Ben again did well in 2011 before sustaining a bad injurywhich is a whole other story...

I had kept them as a little herd in a rented field, which I tended lovingly over the years – harrowed, fertilised with

Shetland Island seaweed, had a yard and stable erected. As all seemed so settled I decided I would organise some Group Rides and a National Ride – planned for the New Year, Easter and then 2 weeks after. However, it came as a total shock when I was told to move my horses as the field was going to be part of a large solar farm.

This was late September and it was difficult to find anywhere for 5 horses.

Eventually I found a very steep field accessed only by foot through another steep field. So my winter was very much tied up with just trying to manage and feed them... hardly any riding. Plus work and Rides to organise.

So we come to March 2015! Hooray – more daylight soon. My vet did Bel’s teeth on 20th March and we had a discussion about her poor condition-suspecting an absorption problem. I decided not to let her go into another winter looking as she did. 2 days later (a Sunday) she sustained a horrific wire wound- she had pushed through barbed wire and got her 2 front legs over the next strand but as she was

downhill her back legs hadn’t followed.

Her extensor tendon was severed; there was a massive hole in her leg and substantial blood loss. I called my friend Kathy, who normally rides her, as I feared the worst. When the vet came I did ask him to put her to sleep but he didn’t, as it was simply not practicable to sort out any of the arrangements. We agreed to make her as comfortable as possible in the short term.

I made several phone calls and Sue Box kindly offered to come and collect her and stable her. Bel walked into the trailer as if she was off to a competition!

The next day she was seen by another Vet who was fairly optimistic and Sue took her to see him again on the Thursday for a dressing change. He commented on the oedema around her belly and udder due to the injury. When Kathy and I went to see her on the Friday I thought she looked like she was waxing but put it down to the oedema. Sue (who only does geldings!) called me on the Saturday to tell me about some white stuff dripping down her back legs... so another Vet came and diagnosed her in foal- but said it was probably dead due to the trauma and would abort before Monday.

However, she continued to run milk and when this became more than a drip Sue suggested I had better stay the night...

She woke me up at 3 am to come and look at the newly born foal. He hadn’t long been born so we saw him get up and take those first wobbly steps then identify the milk bar. The Vet needed to come because she’d been running milk for 8 days and his IMG was low so he had to have plasma from his mother to secure anti-bodies. This was the Easter weekend so I was busy then route marking and Ride organising.

Sue told me she was concerned as he was a bit colicky and constipated so another Vet visit! But after that he was sorted and could go out with Mum for her to have a bit of grass and him to be a foal and work out what his legs were for!

Finally with the ride organisation all over I can spend some time with “Ed” - Fedw Sir Prize. Sue’s farm is Cwm Fedw Ddu and June Davies came up with Sir Prize.

Obviously there were a lot of suggestions for names – Miracle, Lucky, Magic.

Bel has been having lots of feed so as well as feeding Ed she has picked up her condition. Ed will be weaned in September and will then return to Sue to be one of her future Endurance prospects – I am sure she will let me ride him from time to time!

PICTURE: ED WHEN HE WAS FIRST ALLOWED OUT, WITH HIS MUM. PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN BY SUE BOX

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MANAGEMENT

Do YOU need

permission to ride?

For many years now the FEI have had a rule requiring riders who are not riding in their own country to have permission from their National Federation.

Article 119 General Regulations 6.1. An Adult Athlete Living outside his country of nationality can have his entries processed by his “host-NF” for participation in CNs, CIMs as well as CIs if he is given permission of his own NF and the FEI. The Athlete, while keeping his own NF, comes under the jurisdiction of the host NF for the above-mentioned Events and must take part according to the relevant Sport Rules.

In the EnduranceGB handbook we have the statement:

1.1.8 Overseas riders may only ride at distances greater than 40kms if they have permission from their NF SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE NOT UK CITIZENS? First of all when you register for EGB there is a question requesting non-UK citizens to contact the EGB Office.

The Office can then register your name etc. so that we can build up a record of who is competing where and at what level – please please help us with this list.

We will ask you to contact your NF for permission and an indication of what level (if any) you may have achieved before joining EGB. This should be a fairly painless process, and EGB will assist if necessary.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN IF UK RIDERS GO ABROAD TO LIVE OR JUST VISIT, AND WISH TO COMPETE IN NATIONAL ENDURANCE RIDES? These riders must also contact the EGB office and register as overseas members. A special registration fee is charged for this.

Permission is normally granted annually and so must be requested annually.

The office can then provide permission and proof of expertise BUT you do need to continue your EGB membership as well as ensuring you always have a current permission and you are riding at the level specified.

EGB now have an account with P&O Ferries, which members are welcome to use. For more information on how to access this, contact Emma Miller at accounts@endurancegb.co.uk.

International Report 2015 has seen a new way forward for the International Committee. Just as the Board of Directors is looking at ways to be more strategic so is the IC. To this end a new Operational tier has been added to the process which includes the Squad Management teams and other experts as felt necessary to improve our performance internationally. Both groups spent a planning day looking at how we could best improve our practice.

Two more International Seminars have taken place to enable all members to absorb all levels of expertise from Ian Drake, the CEO of British Cycling, through Henry Bullen on transporting horses, to Yogi Breisner on how to improve performance. All the speakers at both seminars were well received and presented excellent food for thought across the board. We intend to continue providing this facility for all our members and our next Seminar will be in the autumn. We are hoping Dan Hughes our new BEF Performance Director and Chef de Mission will be on hand to speak to us about his role and how he is preparing for Rio and Montreal.

This year we have asked for riders to submit their horses for squad assessment and have used Squad Quality Training Sessions (SQTs) to assess and train horses. This replaces the weekend sessions previously used. The thinking behind this was that it would keep costs down and the assessment would be able to be standardised. Forty horses have been assessed at SQTs this spring from all levels of their career. Some riders have elected to bring their young horses to have them assessed early in the career to make use of the expert advice given to prepare them for future FEI competition, as well as those hoping to represent GBR at the European Championships in September. We have used a variety of venues so far from Dumfries in Scotland to Wiltshire in the south.

Interested riders were also invited to a Squad Rider day, without horses, where the plans for the future were discussed and the assessment task introduced so riders knew what to expect when they attended their SQT. Workshops also took place on a variety of topics from metabolic problems in endurance horses and avoiding them, to equine nutrition and the importance of a “home team”. We talked a lot about the importance of the “home team” which once put in place by the rider will have direct contact with members of the Operational team.

All riders who attended the day were allocated mentors from the Operational team, putting in a second layer of support for riders on the squad. The second wave of mentors will now be allocated to those who have attended SQTs. This is a new initiative and we hope it will be successful in encouraging new riders to put themselves and their horses forward for squad involvement.

If you feel you would like to put your horse forward for squad involvement please contact me for more details. We are looking to the future and 2018 so never too early!

On the FEI front one of our rides is now over and we are now looking forward to Windsor, Brodie Castle and Kings Forest in May. Hopefully see you at one or the other!

Sue Broughton, Chair of IC.

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MANAGEMNET

Welfare Issues SOCIAL MEDIA First a word about social media in general; the term ‘social media’ includes Facebook, Twitter, Forums, Blogs etc so it also includes EGB’s Forum.

In the Jan/Feb issue of Endurance I was pleased to say that I was impressed by the calm, sensible debate that took place about the sponsorship question and the way everyone rose above discord, such as that which took place on the Forum. However as time passed I was saddened by the offensive posts, Facebook messages, emails and texts that have been sent to a number of members, including myself. In addition, some members have been stalking others on social media and making very inappropriate comments about them on sites other than their own.

Many of these postings were harassment or even bullying, which is now the biggest cause of concern not only in all equestrian sports, but also in the wider world, because they can cause serious emotional damage.

In my capacity as Lead Welfare Officer, I strongly urge everyone to uphold decent, respectful behaviour and treat others as you would wish to be treated yourselves.

Let’s maintain a sense of decency and respect. Thought and respect for others must always be at the forefront of all we do. If you want to object, then please do so in a responsible manner, but make sure we show respect for each other.

Think before you post on a social media site, think before you email a reply, read it back – would you be upset if you received that email?

Please remember that if you are not prepared to say things to someone’s face, and see the pain and embarrassment, watch them go red – or white – and see the emotional distress you are causing, you should not say them at all. If you do have unpleasant or contradictory messages to relay to people, remember to allow them their dignity and give them a right to reply. And above all – if you do it wrong – remember to say sorry!

EVENTS All of you that are connected with team events or multi day rides – Group Chairs,

Chefs d’Equipe and anyone involved with supporting the team, Ride Organisers, Parents and those of you under-18, must consider the safety of any under-18’s.

EGB has a number of team events/ championships going on throughout the year at all levels, which is very exciting. In the excitement of organising teams and managing logistics it is essential to safeguard our under-18 year olds, in line with BEF procedures (set out in ‘Safeguarding Equestrian Sport’).

To help with this, we have drawn up guidelines for team events/camps which include overnight stays, are run over several days, or run regularly at intervals over a period of a month or more. These Guidelines on the Safe Guarding page of the EGB website and the RO page.

If you are involved with a team event, do make sure you have a look at these guidelines to make sure that everything is in place for the under-18’s.

PARENTAL CONSENT FORMS Parental Consent forms will be expected at all EGB rides and events, including group rides, training sessions, etc. As I mentioned in Issue 2, the easiest way to deal with this is to simply have a signed form which can be used this season.

I know the NHS number has caused questions. This is not essential but may help medical staff in the event of an emergency. However, it is very important that any allergies, medical conditions etc are listed. For adults there is the Rider Medical Card which should be used where appropriate. It works for us all!

The other difficulty I have come across is riders turning up at a pleasure ride to enter on the day, and they are accompanying other people’s children.

My suggestions are to make sure that the flier / information about the ride states that under 18 year olds can only ride with their parent’s permission or if they do arrive, they can phone / text / email their parents. Adults accompanying under 18’s should make sure a form is completed for each, or a letter giving them the right to act as guardian. Do please contact me if you have any other scenarios to resolve… or any other suggestions.

Heather Weston. Lead Welfare Officer

EGB KEY DATES 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS 18th July 10th October 28th /29th November RECEIPT OF FEI & MAJOR RIDE PROPOSALS 17th September RECEIPT OF MEMBERS’ PROPOSALS FOR AGM In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office by 5pm on 2nd October NOMINATIONS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office by 5pm on 2nd October RECEIPT OF NATIONAL RIDE PROPOSAL FORMS 16th October CLAIMS FOR DISTANCE AWARDS 23rd October GROUPS MEETING 24th October RIDE FIXTURES MEETING 25th October NOMINATIONS FOR UNSUNG HERO, JOHN YEATS BURSARY & YOUNG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 30th October ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 28th November Hinckley Island Hotel Watling St, Hinckley, LE10 3JA 12 noon (unless otherwise advised)

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KYM COOKESLEY AND M&S APACHE BLUE EYED BOY AT GRAFFHAM DOWN EGB RIDE.

GROUP NEWS

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South East Group News

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e can’t really believe our luck so far this season. Apart from losing our first Pleasure Ride of the spring due to wet ground conditions, our 3 National rides held so far have basked in bright sunshine, even if the wind chill ensured riders and helpers alike didn’t get confused with the time of year. Tilford EGB was first off the mark, with keen riders heading off round a revised route which took in the delights of the Devils Punchbowl, an amazing natural bowl of heathland and sandy tracks, managed by the National Trust™. Many thanks to the new organising team of Shelley Bates and Maggie Pattinson.

Graffham Downs EGB trotted along next, with another sunny day chased along by a brisk spring breeze. A tough, challenging ride with more than one ascent and descent from the Downs on all routes, gave horses a great early fittening ride and riders a chance to really reflect on how their fitness regimes were coming along! Again, huge thanks to the organisers, Hilary Major and Sue Cooper.

Janice and John Ranger again put on a great day at Findon, for the Southdowns EGB. Another sunny day, with slightly less of a wind chill, but enough to keep horses cool round the relatively fast route (for a Downs ride anyway!)

The South East Group also put on a training weekend, which wasn’t so lucky with the weather, but enjoyed none the less by 4 intrepid riders. They spent the weekend learning about rider fitness, vet gates, feeding the endurance horse, and a fascinating session learning what piece of music best tracked your horse’s trot rhythm.

Some riders found the song that matched their horse best, less appealing than others!

All rounded off with a 12km Practice ride – and no-one got lost! All found the weekend fun and learnt lots from Rosemary Attfield (Endurance Coach), Katie Bedwin (Young Rider Rep), ate great food prepared by Mandy Yarnold and made new friends along the way. If there is enough interest, another weekend is planned for later in the year!

Watch this space, or contact Rosemary Attfield (horseygranny@btinternet.com) if you are interested.

As always, catch up with the latest goings on in the South East by visiting our web site (www.endurancegb.co.uk/southeast) or our Facebook page (Endurance GB South East Official)

South West Group Report

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s I write this report we are fast approaching the 50th Anniversary of the Exmoor Golden Horse Shoe where EGB South West Group have sponsored the 40Km Novice Class. Good Luck to all competitors. Can we take this opportunity to again extend our best wishes to Wessex Group for a very successful 50th Anniversary EGHS Event.

Well back to my SW report scribbling... What a difference a month makes! Just four little weeks... February came in like a Lion, the weather was bitterly cold, the rain horizontal and the winds blustery, enough you would think to thwart any ride organiser at the start of the season. But it didn’t deter them nor EGB SW riders getting ‘booted and spurred’ – well more your thermals, wet legs and waterproofs! 78 riders enjoyed an exhilarating 16km PR at Washaway, Bodmin, on the Colquite Estate and adjoining Forestry Commission lands. Organised by Jan Kane and Sheila Churchward, ably supported by numerous waterproofed helpers and volunteers, this was the second of EGB SW group’s 2015 season’s Pleasure rides. Even Countess Le Grelle and her family, who gave permission for the ride across their estate, were out and about making sure we were all okay and whether we needed her son to bring the tractor over to help at the venue field. A successful day and £100 raised for the National Foaling Bank. The first ride had been at Meldon Reservoir Okehampton. 44 combinations found the going good, with just a few boggy patches, and most of the flags stayed attached to stakes in the Dartmoor breeze. Jo Chisholm’s traditional Okehampton PR brownies crowned the day, a healthy profit was made for EGB South West and a bib donation of £35 went to the National Parks.

March 1st saw spring-like weather creeping in and enticing more riders to get out and about and blow those winter cobwebs away. The Stack yard at Hallworthy, a new ride last year, was organised by my PR mentor, Jane Holden and her trusty team of helpers. Again over 70 riders enjoyed a cold but at least dry day with some sunshine over Forestry Commission woodlands and local farmers’ lands. Bib donations and a raffle raised funds for Cancer Research. Many thanks to all concerned for organising but especially the landowners for their kind permission. March 8th was St Just’s Ride down in Penzance, organised by Amanda Nicholson and friends. On the actual ‘set’ of Poldark, 46 riders rode out around the cliffs and the South West Coastal Path of the beautiful Cornish countryside. This spectacular ride usually offers fantastic views over the sea, unfortunately, the famous Cornish fog decided to roll in blanketing everything.

Maybe a few of our lady competitors were hoping to bump into Captain Poldark out on those cliffs, but, if he had been out and about they wouldn’t have seen him through the fog! Everyone had to tune into Poldark that evening to see both him and the superb views. But no one got lost and everyone managed to find the markers and return safely to the Venue.

Ladock, Truro was dry and judging by our new Face book page, (Endurance GB South West Group), was thoroughly Liked! Wadebridge, our first GER, had to be cancelled due to logging work in the forestry so it seemed a long wait until the Blue Chip St. Meubred’s Ride.

St Meubred’s is always a very popular ride. It was started by Barbara and Dennis Bullion some 19 years ago. However, for the past 14 years it’s been organised by new grandparents – Jo and Pete Claridge, (congratulations and welcome to baby Oliver), along with 32 helpers; family, friends, EGB members and local neighbours. One family friend, Jane Hill, comes down from Bath every year to help in the Secretary’s caravan!

The ride was very well supported and went through Cardinham, Laneskin and Leball woods, past St Meubred’s church, a beautiful old church in Cardinham village and over Bodmin Moor with just a few ‘contours’ on the map! Riding conditions were near perfect. Bib donations went to FLEET, Front Line Emergency Equipment Trust – to help fund a defibrillator for Cardinham village.

Such a fabulous start to the season... watch this space for the summer highlights yet to come.

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e started with EquidGel after seeing the product last July (2014), and initially used it as an either/or drink on rides. It very soon became apparent that the horses would choose EquidGel over any alternative so we re-thought and looked a bit more closely at the product. It became clearer then that EquidGel is very much more than a nice drink for your horse!

Around September, we began to use it as a morning feed, and rapidly could see a big difference in the horses. We were aiming Reggie at his first 80km to upgrade to advanced at Royalties, so we were hoping that what we could see, in the form of condition and an amazingly glossy coat, and feel, in the shape of calm energy would transfer to a good performance on the day. As it happened, Reggie fairly flew round, clocking up his fastest speed of the season with excellent presentations and looked as if he just done a short stroll around the block.

I was still a little resistant to 100% changing on to EquidGel…. it is very different from ‘conventional’ feeds and the old school in me just couldn’t quite get there! However, all three of mine were now on it and come January I took the bull (not my horse, the metaphoric one) by the horns and made the decision to go total EquidGel. The horses definitely love to eat it, I use it as a chewy feed mixed with alfalfa chaff and they clear it up every time!

If we have a competition coming up, we will also offer just extra EquidGel, before, during and after to ensure optimum hydration, so there is good quality nutrition moving through the gut at all times. This, to my mind, is absolutely key to how good the horses look whatever they have done, as endurance, through its nature, takes away natural grazing time for HOURS, and potentially this can impact in varying degrees on the horses’ physiology. The other major benefit has been a massive improvement in Reggie’s pulse rates. I am very aware that progressive seasons of fittening can help in this area but the differences from last year to this have been so massive I have to credit it to the feed change to EquidGel. He has literally gone from mid 50’s to top 30’s and has bagged his very first Grade one as a result.

So, EquidGel has been thoroughly tried and tested, and will be what my horses are fed on for the foreseeable future.

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t is with very heavy and sad hearts that Jim and I let you know that our beloved horse, Ben, died on 21st March, after a short illness.

Right to the end Ben kept his gentle, sweet nature and was always our fantastic friend. In all our times together and riding through what must be ten thousand miles at home and away, he never bucked or kicked or bit.

He was so reliable in any company; a delight to travel anywhere. We took him to at least three hundred organised rides, all over the northern counties.

He like travelling and exploring new places and was capable and sensible on any terrain.

Our golden riding rules applied everywhere – go carefully down hills and over rough ground and ride as slowly as the time allows.

Great good luck found Ben for us, just from a reply to my wanted advert for a 15.2hh Palomino, good to do in all ways. Very fortunate indeed as he was our first horse and only four years old on that 2nd December of 1986. I had hoped to just find a nice riding horse and for the first two years we only hacked around our area. Then we took part in a handful of long-distance rides with our Bridleways group for another couple of years, winning 36

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rosettes for Best Conditioned Horse and Best Turned Out and even Best Palomino.

In late 1990 I heard about other long-distance riding groups and joined the Endurance Horse and Pony Society and also the British

Twenty years ago we became the Overall Champions of our regional group for the third consecutive year. The most we ever rode in one day was fifty miles in 1995, to win a Silver Stirrup Gold Award. We had ridden a

Horse Society then eventually of course Endurance GB. Meanwhile, after several early setbacks we had managed only four rides in 1991. But patience and perseverance worked and we got our first Grade One and the Tyro award for Best Newcomer. The encouragement of that eventual success and great day hooked us into more competitions, with great results.

two-day fifty miler at Yetholm in 1993 to get Gold and Silver Awards as well as a Bronze Thistle with SERC. Apart from a few higher mileage rides in our fittening progress, we kept to the twenty-five mile classes and altogether got plenty of high grades throughout those competitive years.

As Ben left his prime I reduced the ride distance and increased our time taken but generally kept his mind and body active through

Pleasure rides. He was top Non-Competitive horse a few times and top Veteran horse through several more years with our group. It all kept him fit enough and keen for a very long time so we could all continue enjoying our fun days away plus continuing to support the Society through entry fees or with helping at the venues instead of on the trail because we took Ben along to the social rides. He was never any bother, just seemed to enjoy watching the sort of activity that had been part of his life for so long.

Our twentyeight wonderful years with Ben seem to have passed so fast, leaving so many memories, rosettes, awards, trophies, keepsakes and photographs.

His picture was on the cover of Palomino Magazine, back in Spring 1991 and then on Gallop in March 2007.

He has so many achievements to his credit and his long-distance career lasted twenty-four amazing years.

He was the fabulous horse of our lifetime, a sort of dream come true in so many ways, even to knowing that he has proved inspirational for some other owners of golden oldies.

Jim and I have lost our irreplaceable friend. Thank You for The Days, Ben.

Sue and Jim Frusher

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FOREST OF DEAN MARCH HARES (01/03/2015) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aurontes (Judy Holloway), 11.3kph; Elayla (Katie Bedwin), 12.2kph; Sa’da Sekora (Gillian Talbot), 12.8kph; Vlacq Bronze Image (Tricia Hirst), 13kph Grade 3: Astral Mystique (Jan Prettejohn), 11.3kph; Kates Mate (CarriAnn Dark), 12.8kph; Treasured Moonbeam (Karen Jones), 10.7kph Grade 4: Blaenllain Cardinals Dream (James Dickinson), 12.2kph; Dubai Valentino (Tristan Bishop), 12.1kph 52kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Aberllwyds Another Rose (Susan Higgins), 11.7kph Grade 3: Pebbles I (Alison Cook), 13.2kph Grade 4: Bey Shebaan (Laura Short), 12.5kph 1 elimination 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Ibn Al Helal (Anita Gordon), 11.8kph; Indian Princess (Karen Jones), 11.7kph; Oakleazefarm Czako (Susan Rich), 11.6kph; Warrens Hill Zhaheen (Liz Ashmead), 12.3kph Grade 2: Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 10.9kph; D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 13.4kph; Southdown Desert Sharif (Sally Hall), 12.6kph Grade 3: Jabalabyad Azir (Valerie PriceWest), 13.4kph; Keryel Lotois (Joanna Chisholm), 11.7kph; Palaza (Gwendoline Pickering), 11.7kph; Suchaking (Malcolm Greenaway), 11.8kph Grade 4: Diana Of Court (Abigail Chisholm), 11.7kph; Hs Azraf (Pam James), 10.4kph; Oakleaze Farm Cziko (Penny Rawnsley), 11.6kph; Oakleazefarm Czamak (Louise Rich), 11.6kph; Pstylistic (Gillian Campbell), 12.7kph Completion: Black Sand (Nicola Ravensford), 11kph; Colliga Starling (Belinda Stewart), 11.7kph; Crystal Magic Star (Philip Hirst), 14.4kph; Oakleaze Farm Czarko (Lauren Mills), 14.4kph; Siiberia (Abigail Tennant), 10.9kph; Talishla (Fiona Griffiths), 11.8kph; Traemar Narnia (Nikki Malcolm), 11.7kph; Vlasta Weiner (Lynn Harvey), 12.6kph; Yawl Hill Kyla (Isobella Fricker), 10.3kph 5 eliminations and 1 retired 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Medina Bin Neck (Shanti Roos), 11kph; Pele (Beti Gordon), 11.8kph; Penhwnllys Seline De Mon (Helen Barrett), 12kph; Peponi (Christopher Wray), 11kph; Spellbound Oberon (Della Short), 10.1kph Grade 2: Duchy Mimosa (Martin Voysey), 10kph; Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 10.1kph; Lindance Hanzah (Susan Speed), 11.5kph; Man Of Dreams (Ylva Mowatt), 12.1kph Grade 3: Sharloam Bel Bel (Nicola Smith), 9.6kph; Vlacq Melika Kayal (Lorraine Flood), 10kph Grade 4: Systemaatic Golden Girl (Abigail Summerfield), 12.6kph; Zakumi (Charlotte Saunders), 10.2kph Completion: Penmenner Oberon (Victoria Ham), 11.5kph; Press To Reset (Hayley Gilmore Andrews), 10.8kph; Vlacq Journeyman (Georgina Hirst), 10.2kph 3 eliminations 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: H S Exile (Judith Baynes), 11.2kph

Grade 2: Cilieni Cherry (Meryl Thomas), 12.3kph; Zakhir (Charlotte Fleming), 11.5kph Grade 3: Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 11.3kph; Sea Emerald (Caitlin Theodorou), 12kph Grade 4: Cwmceffyl Autumn Breeze (Alison Smale), 11.9kph; Orion’s Firefly (Janet Kenward), 11.3kph Completion: Autumn’s Child (Rebecca Bertram), 11kph; Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 11.2kph; My Marco (Annette Longland), 12kph 3 eliminations 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Alleka Shareen (Lindsay Williams), 9.1kph; Azaleah (Sarah Rogerson), 10.1kph; Buckland Arizona (Karina McDermott), 9.7kph; Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 10kph; Distance Oasis (Heather Whiteley), 9.6kph; Dutch Adventure (Natalie Neal), 14.2kph; Foxcourt Tiamarrie (Sharon Jones), 11.9kph; J A Ayesha (Heather-Louise Hughes), 9.2kph; Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 10.7kph; Millies Dream (Helen Barry), 11.9kph; Nahtalia Bint Chatanz (Lesley Dunn), 10.1kph; Prince Of Hope (Kerry Carson), 10.4kph; Sachiya (Mary Stubbs), 10.1kph; Steady Eddie II (Alyson Williams), 9.9kph; Tudor Duke (Raylene Steptoe), 10.7kp Grade 2: Hazevern Queen’s Quest (Kathy Pugh), 11.9kph; Llanidan Lambert (Jennifer Allard), 12.5kph Grade 3: Amira Bint Goudah (Jayme Plumb), 10.7kph; Avonbrook Silver Eagle (Rowena Bertram), 11kph; Dolly (Nigel Andrews), 11.2kph; H S Jupiter (Katherine Letherby), 9.2kph; Hollowfield Boy (Paige Hawthorn), 12.5kph; Hs Etro (Iain Cockley-Adams), 9.9kph; Kazeme El Mystral (Sue Box), Grade 4: Druimghigha Luxor (Stacey Williams), 8.5kph; Hs Echo (Janice Cockley-Adams), 9.9kph; Hs Shaman (Barbara Rees), 9kph; Transwales Trefor (Jane Anscombe), 11.1kph Completion: Aces Diamond Gem (Amanda Coldicott), 11.7kph; Charlie V111 (John Coldicott), 11.7kph; Cotswold Azula (Emma Baggs), 10.4kph; Crystal VII (Pamela Williams), 11.9kph; Lucky Lane Cinders (Heather Whiteley), 9.6kph; Merlin (Melissa Williams), 11.9kph; Poetic Inspiration (Natalia Warren), 9.1kph; Springlee Bay (Kerri Costello), 10.3kph; Tickled Pink (Emma Machin), 10.3kph; Vlacq Iceni (Anne Walton), 8.4kph 27kms Pleasure Ride Archways Louada Annie (Julie Dickens), 9.3kph; Bint Al Reeh Janoob (Greta Verkerk), 10kph; Bordeskley Golden Ayanna (Camilla Mascall), 11.2kph; Clanghan Pippa (Amanda Atkinson), 8.2kph; Falwen Chantilly (Debbie Liveley); Jac (Barbara Baker), 11kph; Kenmor Gold (Penny King), 8.2kph; Molly (R H Coulton); N’Kira (Karen Davies), 7.2kph; Noah (R. White), 8kph; Pippy (Faye Dangerfield); Rosie (Abi Einzig); Seren Nia (Claire Cox), 9.7kph; Shafeeq (Karen Roberts); Shaikha Bint Krayaan (Hannah Verkerk); Sonehall Hurley (Philippa Lord); Teddy Bear (Jean Pritchard); Tooty Fruiti (Sarah Williams), 11kph; Wycroft Puccini

(Melanie Fauske) 2 eliminations WOOTTON (01/03/2015) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Ben Shah (Larissa Whiley), 13.3kph; Khalifa B J (Jacqueline Lloyd), 13.1kph; Khebir Shahir (Rachel Judson), 13.3kph; Zim Nazka (Carolyn Livesey), 13.1kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Al Masa (Sue Headland), 11.4kph; Blanche (Linda Cowperthwaite), 13.8kph; Doonfellin Khamsin (Nikki Brown), 14.8kph; Meadowland Mack (Tania Fitton), 13kph; Murphy Himself (Bridget Brown), 14.8kph; Simeric S’Moudh (Thay Stephenson), 12.7kph; Tuleekah (Rebecca BroughtonBooker), 17.2kph Grade 2: Simeric Smooth Criminal (Stephanie Brown), 12.7kph Grade 3: Hassam (Christine-Anne Hull), 11.4kph Completion: Ammanvalley Comet (Sue Abbott), 11.6kph; Jvl Sergeant C Marshall (Carole Sykes), 17.2kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Buzz (Robert Blane), 11.1kph; Llanfyllin Roseanne (Caitlin Birkitt), 11.1kph Grade 2: Buskhill Seamus On High (Samantha Burridge), 11.6kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Fifi (Diane Hudson), 11.4kph; Sheer Bliss (Lorna Kidson), 14.1kph Grade 2: Simeric Cassini (Bridie LydonTowle), 12kph Grade 3: Same (Annette Linstead), 11.2kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aly’s Estrella De Rock (Emma Daniel), 11.7kph; Flynn (Lucy Walker), 10.3kph; William Bonnie (Steven Bates), 10.3kph Grade 2: Humbria Maddy (Angela Smith), 10.9kph; Kastano Aneksartisia (Carolyn Joesbury), 10.3kp 32kms Pleasure Ride Humbria Millie (Victoria Smith), 10.9kph; Il-Divo (Lisa Jackson), 10.4kph; Izzy Keen (Vicki White), 11.4kph 21kms Pleasure Ride Checker (Jane Impey), 8.5kph; Cumbria Black Kareem (Emily Ferguson), 9.7kph; Marie (D Hillstead), 8.5kph 15kms Pleasure Ride Blue (Leah Griffin), 11.3kph; Castle Hill Harvey (Pam Fromm), 9.1kph; Eric (Susan Warsap), 9.1kph; Hussam (Sisie Ardon), 9.7kph; Ice ‘N’ Magic (Harriet Wheeler), 11.3kph; Maxi (Rose Smith), 9.7kph; Tilly (Sandra Bodd), 9.4kph; Twywell Jay Cee (Sheila Smith), 9.1kph 1 elimination CANNOCK CHASE SPRING (07/03/2015) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Crystal Wissam (Gillian Campbell), 12.4kph; Indygo (Mary Stubbs), 12.2kph; Sahir Opulence (Katy Mellor), 12.8kph; Sigmunt (Tracey Walthall), 13.5kph; Tonton Georges (Sally Spencer), Grade 2: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 13.7kph; Bey Sahli (Carri-Ann Dark), 14kph; Velvet Echo (LesleyAnn Parker), 12.4kph; Zakhir (Charlotte Fleming), 12.2kph Grade 3: Bolero Phantastik (Charlotte

Strang), 12.1kph; Ruwais Bolero (Daisy Strang), 12.1kph; Shermans Riva (Victoria Davies), 12.1kph; Sky’s The Limit (Charlotte Chadwick), 13.7kph Grade 4: Nyrobi (Anna Williams), 12.4kph 1 retired 45kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Becky C (Karen Cadman), 12.3kph; St. Flannans Niamh (Gillian Hasberry), 13.8kph; Themis Aya (Janice Cockley-Adams), 13.1kph; Trop Vite Azureen (David Yeoman), 13.4kph Grade 2: Aberllwyd Prince Elky (Claire Pilkington), 12.7kph; Roxane Du Bout Du Monde (Iain Cockley-Adams), 13.1kph; W F A Leena (Charlotte Saunders), 13.5kph Grade 3: Penny Clawd (Belinda Stewart), 15.6kph Grade 4: Fantasia IV (Tricia Hirst), 13.5kph Completion: Winter Mist (Sarah JenkinsBrown), 12.5kph 45kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Ibn Abishai (Janice Clare), 11.2kph Grade 2: Panama Du Caussanel (Nathan Sweeney), 13.4kph Completion: Amira Bint Goudah (Jayme Plumb), 13.1kph; Deliva Crianza (Lindsey Walters), 15kph; Dougie (Kirsten Nokling), 14.5kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 12.6kph; Dns Ronaldo (Rachael Atkinson), 13.3kph; Faleh (Linda Reeves), 11.8kph; Gayhanieh’s Star (Lesley Cantrill), 12.5kph; Magners Gold (Jane Wyatt), 14.4kph; Oriole The Gold (Pamela Jordan), 12.7kph; Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 13.6kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 13.2kph; Warrens Hill Chayze (Harry Ingram), 13.2kph Grade 2: Fifi (Diane Hudson), 11.4kph; Hs Iliad (Sue Bostelmann), 13.3kph; Madison (Peter Ingram), 13.2kph; The Red Viscount (Charis Denham), 13.9kph; Woodie Woodpecker (Alicia Reeves), 11.8kph Grade 3: Angies Girl (Angie Williams), 13.2kph; Hissane Al Azrou (Kate Atkinson), 13.3kph; Maximillion (Bethany Stokes), 12.5kph; Night Owl (Suzanne Chamberlain), 11.5kph; Orlando (Gaynor Jones), 12.6kph; Sirius Os (Brett Corcoran), 11.6kph; Vlacq Gilfae (Gail Andrews), 13.3kph Grade 4: Diamond Destiny (Anna Collins), 12.3kph Completion: Eden El Nyhl (Susan Cox), 12.3kph; Miyaz (Karen Robinson), 12kph; Paramal (Helen Gipson), 12.4kph; Senjai (Heather Alexander), 12.5kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Akarem (Lorna Skinner), 10.4kph; Bashir (Emily Baron), 10.4kph; Bumble (Mary Holland), 12.5kph; Ervelough Tomas (Joy Toomer), 12.6kph; Hollowfield Boy (Paige Hawthorn), 14.5kph; Ibn Derkisha (Emily Mchugh), 13.3kph; Itsy (Iona Peat), 13.5kph; Llanidan Lambert (Jennifer Allard), 14.5kph; Lolly May (Kelsey Marriott), 12.5kph; Mickey (Cathrine Sandberg), 10.8kph; Spotty (Samantha Fearn), 11.3kph; Unbelievable (Gaynor Laverick), 12.5kp Grade 2: Celto (Michelle Jordan), 10.2kph; Dd Flame Of Fantasy (Olwen Bryer), 10.6kph; Gaelic Clover

RESULTS

(Alice Newby), 13.2kph; Ginger 672 (Joanne Cooper), 10.7kph; Golden Pride (Dave Catchpole), 13.5kph; Grey Legs (Annette Hornbuckle), 12.5kph; Gruff (Gwenan Evans), 13.2kph; Kingstown Cove (Ellie Bunyan), 12.5kph; Lucy G (Jacky Goodman), 11.2kph; Nahdia Bint Chatanz (Sharon Parr), 10.6kph; Rotherdale Victoria (Jess Smith), 11.3kph; Sahibaa (Jane Evison), 12kph; Sky Indigo (Donna Taylor), 10.6kph; Splash Of Colour (Rachel Stephenson), 12.7kph; Warrens Hill Troy (Louise Brocklesby), 10.6kph Grade 3: Aosta Tequila (Carole Brizuela), 12kph; Ardlea Limerick Boy (Maria Howard), 10.2kph; Brave (Aline Peat), 13.5kph; Bronze Nahdir (Amy Gibson), 13.2kph; Cahergal Pat (Grace Hamilton), 12.5kph; Hillhead Morgan (Natalie Smith), 12.5kph; Rusheen Blathin (Jo Bunyan), 12.5kph Grade 4: Dakaman (Heather Cornick), 12.3kph; Shafeeq (Karen Roberts), 12.5kph; Spola From Old Hills (Janet Fentiman), 11.7kph Completion: Clonlaras Dubh (Jo Mccormac), 10.7kph; Midtown Jo Jo (Nicholas Tweedie-Smith), 10.4kph 2 eliminations 32kms Pleasure Ride Chi-Ki (Sharon Davison), 12.3kph; Cosmo (Helen Foster), 10.4kph; Dave (Julie Andrews), 11kph; Elbrich Fan Wolsum (Jamie Houghton), 10.7kph; Gladston Blaze (Anne Green), 10.4kph; Ilinga Of Sharloam (Nicky Clark), 10.8kph; Maggie May (Maggie Marinkovic), 11kph; Miss Kitty (Sarah Bamber), 10.8kph; Peski (Ray Davison), 12.3kph; Ryelans Max A Million (Kirstie Clarke), 10.7kph; Selasphorus (Rachel Rolfe), 10.1kph; Shannon (Philip Cooper), 11.9kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Apache (Katy Williams), 9.5kph; Appleby Gypsy Joe (Karen Wellom), 10kph; Beresford Sydney (Kara Millhouse), 8.6kph; Chocolate Whirlwind (Michelle Clarke), 10kph; Coco (Jessica Griffin), 10kph; Eldemars Gold (Zoe Wellom), 10kph; Even Better Than Worse (Rachel Palmer), 8.8kph; Harley (Sam Milne), 7.8kph; Jarito Nea (Gill Denbeigh), 7kph; Limited Edition (Carol Counter), 8.6kph; Minnie (Connor Kay), 11.5kph; O What A Hi (Paula Thomas), 8.8kph; Rosy (Rebecca Davies), 8.2kph; Rupert (Oliver Conway Johnson), 11.5kph; Savannah (Clare Collins), 8.2kph; Symair (Maxine Trahean), 7.8kph; Tennyson (Kieran Kay), 11.5kph; The Snowman (Emily Yates), 9.7kph; Warrens Hill Elanzo (Abigail Taylor), 10kph; Zelda (Leo Conway Johnson), 11.5kph TILFORD (08/03/2015) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: G F A Mydass (Pauline Higgs), 10.6kph; Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 10.6kph 1 retired 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Apollos Tara (Caroline Long), 11.4kph; Chlione (Susan Middleton), 11.4kph; Eskar (Tristan Bishop), 11.7kph; Millie I (Mark Weil), 13.4kph Grade 2: W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp), 11.6kph Grade 3: Yawl Hill Pollyanna (Kirsty Wiscombe), 11.7kph; Zeus (Rebecca Northover), 11.7kph Grade 4: M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 10.4kph; Red House Shamil (Trilby

Herriott), 11.6kph; Warrens Hill Kizmet (Alice Loten), 12.5kph Completion: Chazan (Richard Allen), 10.2kph; Iberica Paloma (Rebecca Parsler), 11.2kph; Jjohara R (Simon Richardson), 12kph; Polly I (Isobella Fricker), 10.5kph 6 eliminations and 2 retired 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aberllwyd Briar Rose (Alice Denham), 9.4kph; Alouhn Shecu (Nicki Smith), 9kph; Aussie (Lorraine Brown), 11.4kph; Bodacious Barnaby (Hayley Robinson), 11.4kph; Derry’s Dream (Paige Knee), 12.4kph; Desya (Ollie Holman), 10.3kph; Dutch Woody Ld (Kim Carter), 9.1kph; Good Morgan (Jessica Sedgwick), 11.4kph; Izzy (Anne Gartside), 11.8kph; Kilbeg Flash (Carole Portlock), 12.8kph; Mcginty (Minty) (Louisa Henriques), 12.6kph; Moonshine Just The Business (Joanne Archer), 12kph; Spirit Of Caryth (Jackie Pascoe), 9.1kph; Whifflegig (Nuccia Lipscombe), 10.5kp Grade 2: Bashir Dhakwan (Deena Goad), 9.2kph; Bekesbourne Parisienne Echo (Quinton Poulton), 9.2kph; Bey Shamadahl (Carri-Ann Dark), 10.8kph; Carsons Legacy (Sherrie Cooper), 11kph; El Chenz (Sandra Ralph), 10.5kph; Joop (Brighe) (Caroline Kendall), 9.4kph; Reena Screena Star (Coralie Holman), 10.3kph; Sweet Siren (Alexander Dobres), 10.3kph; Xanthus (Elizabeth Rowland), 12kph Grade 3: Archways Lovada Ada (Sarah Denham), 9.4kph; Kalish (Paresh Parmar), 10.3kph; Morpheus (Donna Turner-Irwin), 10.4kph; Musical Shares (Michael Doody), 11kph Grade 4: Hartley (Caroline Johnson), 11.7kph Completion: Bella B (Anja Brandt), 11.8kph; Razzle And Role (Frances Brayford), 12.9kph 1 elimination 32kms Pleasure Ride Autumn Reflection (Sarah Ewart), 10.4kph; Bevois Tommy (Karen Whittington), 10.5kph; Corker (Cathryn Hewett), 9.1kph; Enys (Kimara Nye), 10kph; Jackson One (Jackie Nye), 10kph; Kingates Gold (Lorraine Sheerin), 10.5kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Altivo I (Susan Hawes), 10kph; Cruise (Duffill), 7.3kph; Doyenne (Ellie Farrands), 11kph; Echo (Bryony Parsler), 9.5kph; El Marees (Kate Curry), 11kph; Floyd (Catrina Cooper); Gwibedog Bethan (Sue Cooper), 9.5kph; Hajar Al Kamar (A Clarke), 12.8kph; Ja Amir Khan (Valerie Whalley), 7.3kph; Kapra (Paul Henman), 9.8kph; Kizzy (Cecilia Harrington), 11.2kph; Marbahran (Julia Watts), 9.5kph; Mzungu May (Kass Court), 13.7kph; Remynisce (Elizabeth White), 10kph; The Court Judge (Kim Eades), 13.7kph 2 eliminations WENTWOOD FOREST IN SPRING (15/03/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Cariad Charisma (Nicola Smith), 11.1kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aa Talika (Judy Holloway), 12.7kph Completion: Polaris (Georgina Hirst), 12kph 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 13.3kph; Ibn Al Helal (Anita Gordon), 12.3kph; Orion’s Firefly (Janet Kenward), 13.1kph

Grade 2: D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 14.1kph; Magic Powers (Valerie Bradshaw), 12kph; Open All Hours (Carri-Ann Dark), 14.7kph; Warda Bint Shuwaiman (Pippa Morris), 13.1kph Grade 3: Fantasia IV (Tricia Hirst), 12.3kph; Jabalabyad Azir (Valerie PriceWest), 15kph; Traemar Narnia (Nikki Malcolm), 14kph Grade 4: Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 12kph; Jurassic (Abigail Chisholm), 13.1kph; Quantock Willoughby (Katy Mellor), 11.2kph; W F A Leena (Charlotte Saunders), 12.3kph Completion: Alazan (Alexandra Nix), 14.4kph; Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 13.1kph; Palaza (Gwendoline Pickering), 15kph; Sahir Kashmir (Trena Brock), 13.3kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Hollowfield Boy (Paige Hawthorn), 12.1kph; Lindance Hanzah (Susan Speed), 12.7kph; Llanidan Lambert (Jennifer Allard), 12.1kph; Pele (Beti Gordon), 12.3kph Grade 2: Tiffaala (Sally Mellor), 11.2kph Grade 3: Man Of Dreams (Ylva Mowatt), 13.7kph Completion: Deliva Crianza (Lindsey Walters), 12kp 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Druimghigha Lantana (Olwen Bryer), 11.5kph; Druimghigha Shimoni (Christine Nicol), 12.9kph; Zarzuela (Christine Wensley), 12.3kph Grade 2: Aberllwyd Solstice Morn (Doug Wilson), 12.9kph; Druimghigha Luxor (Andrea Champ), 11.5kph; Golden Gigolo (Deborah Edmond), 12.1kph; Summersplace Sweet Juliet (Heather Caddick), 11.3kph; Ty Shute Meadow (Sarah Bishop), 11.4kph Grade 3: Aden Silver Moonlight (Janthea Newman), 13.6kph; Cilieni Cherry (Meryl Thomas), 17.7kph Grade 4: Roundhills Harvest Shine (Heather Evans), 11.8kph; Spirits Silver Diamond (Bryony Edmond), 12.1kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Almost All (Malcolm Greenaway), 9.1kph; C S Khan (Melanie Davison), 9.1kph; Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 11kph; Prince Of Hope (Kerry Carson), 11kph Grade 2: Echo I (Fiona Griffiths), 11.6kph; Freddie Flash (Carolyn Purton), 11.3kph; Malibu On Ice (Jane Berry), 12.8kph; Tickled Pink (Emma Machin), 12.3kph; Tudor Duke (Raylene Steptoe), 11kph Grade 3: Aktor (Maxine Golledge), 9.1kph; Cotswold Azula (Emma Baggs), 11kph; Georgie Girl (Liz James), 12.8kph; Ty Shute Golden Savannah (Saffron Bishop), 11.4kph Grade 4: Hs Cicero (Lesley Kennedy), 9.1kph; Springlee Bay (Kerri Costello), 11kph 2 eliminations 28kms Pleasure Ride Chica Giganto (Alison Knight), 11.2kph; Falwen Chantilly (Debbie Liveley), 9.7kph 20kms Pleasure Ride Americano D Salvatella (Jacinta Magee), 10.6kph; Copperhead Road (Becky Stapley), 10.6kph WILLOW BANKS (15/03/2015) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr), 13.6kph; Just Giles (Tracy Thompson), 13.6kph; Sheer Bliss (Lorna Kidson), 13.6kph; Zim Nazka (Carolyn Livesey), 13.2kph 1 elimination 52kms Graded Endurance Ride Completion: Ammanvalley Comet (Sue Abbott), 10.7kph

40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Satra (Karen Day), 11.8kph; Basford Showman (Amber Sole), 13.4kph; Marouk Du Caprice (Claire Wertheimer), 11.1kph; Simeric Smooth Criminal (Stephanie Brown), 11.3kph; Simeric S’Moudh (Thay Stephenson), 11.3kph Grade 2: Crystal Topaz (Rebecca Pearson), 13kph; F F Alpha Orionis (Fiona Videla), 12kph; Hassam (Christine-Anne Hull), 11.1kph Grade 3: Viniculture (Carole Sykes), 11.6kph Completion: Orelie Griff (Tania Fitton), 11.1kph; Same (Annette Linstead), 11kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aly’s Estrella De Rock (Emma Daniel), 10.7kph; Buskhill Seamus On High (Samantha Burridge), 10kph; Buzz (Robert Blane), 10.7kph; Il - Divo (Lisa Jackson), 10.7kph; Vinebud (Nicola Chappell), 11.1kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Al Masa (Sue Headland), 13.9kph; Salladin (Heather Alexander), 13.3kph Grade 2: Burfield Court Appearance (Helen Boston), 13.7kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Blue I (Leah Griffin), 10.2kph; Humbria Maddy (Angela Smith), 10.2kph; Ice ‘N’ Magic (Harriet Wheeler), 10.2kph; Sabi Waseem (Simon Hutton), 13.9kph; Wayside Falcon (Helen Ward), 9.9kp Grade 3: Syrus (Samantha White), 11.4kph 32kms Pleasure Ride Humbria Millie (Victoria Smith), 10.2kph; Humbria Orin (Tia Simpson), 10.2kph; Marmaduke Of York (Mark Kelly), 9.6kph; Princess Camella (Angela Hields), 9.6kph; Skip (Jacquie Harrison), 10.4kph 21kms Pleasure Ride Aj (Karen Stringfellow), 10.2kph; Alfie (Diane Hales), 6.4kph; April (Tracey Hyde), 9.1kph; Bertie (Jim Hardcastle), 10kph; Jake (Michelle Hanson), 6.4kph; Lva Troy (Sue Scarborough), 9.6kph; Mouse (Nicky Palin), 10kph; Rob (Harriet Hanson), 6.4kph; Sandtoft Jaffa (Tilly) (Sandra Budd), 10kph; Wisespares Tempo (Helen Ganney), 9.6kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Bessie (Daisy Speight), 5kph; Castle Hill Harvey (Pam Fromm), 7.4kph; Eric (Susan Warsap), 7.4kph; Guiness (Suzanne Hasnip), 5kph; Hussam (Susie Adron), 8kph; Ltf Narada (Nikky Bowley), 6.4kph; Maxi (Rose Smith), 8kph; Melody (Emma Butcher), 6.7kph; Noddy (Melanie Murdoch), 8.2kph; Peanut Butter (Heather Johnson), 8.2kph; Sapphire (Sally Howard), 6.7kph; Shimmering Nexia (Anne Meekums), 5kph; Ted (Caroline Carter), 8.2kph; Twywell Jay Cee (Sheila Smith), 7.4kph GRAFFHAM DOWN (22/03/2015) 62kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Emira Bint Letifa (Sally Toye), 12.5kph Grade 4: Burfield Goodie Two Shoes (Katie Bedwin), 12.5kph; Remynisce (Elizabeth White), 11.8kph Completion: Vlasta Weiner (Lynn Harvey), 11.3kph 2 retired 45kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Ht Orient (Shelley Bates), 11.3kph; Millie I (Mark Weil), 13kph Grade 4: Alouhn Shecu (Nicki Smith), 11.3kph Completion: W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp),

RESULTS

11.8kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 45kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Razzle And Role (Frances Brayford), 11.8kph 35kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Against The Rules (Elaine Wallbridge), 12.3kph Grade 3: G F A Mydass (Pauline Higgs), 11kph; Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 11kph; Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 10.5kph Grade 4: Moonlight Sonata (Victoria Lawson), 12.2kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 12.4kph; Xanthus (Elizabeth Rowland), 12.2kph Completion: Dunstan’s Dunnit Again (Christine Smyth), 11.7kph; Seville (Caroline Barnfield), 11.5kph 2 eliminations 35kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Alfimoon (Alice Beet), 9.6kph; Bekesbourne Parisienne Echo (Quinton Poulton), 12.7kph; Bella B (Anja Brandt), 10.5kph; Derry’s Dream (Paige Knee), 10.3kph; Good Morgan (Jessica Sedgwick), 12.6kph; Maakedye (Amy Parcell), 11kph; Musical Shares (Michael Doody), 12kph; Rannoch Of Stanford (Jeanette Hopkins), 10.3kph; Time To Tango (Sandra Haworth), 11kph; Whifflegig (Nuccia Lipscombe), 11.1kph Grade 2: Cally (Sophia Mccoy), 9.3kph; Dutch Woody Ld (Kim Carter), 9.9kph; Jester (Mark Carter), 10.9kph; Milo (Sarah Jones), 10.2kph; Miss Bounty (Clair Hood), 10.2kph; Moonlight Mollemente (Erica Mcquillen), 12.2kph; Rochester (Samantha Brown), 9.9kph; Roundthorne Mystique (Toni Carter), 10.9kph; Solstice Sunrise (Archie Moffat), 11.6kph Grade 3: Altivo I (Susan Hawes), 10.3kph; Eight Acres Kismet (Alison Robinson), 8.7kph; Morpheus (Donna Turner-Irwin), 10.6kph; Noul (Samantha May), 10.9kph; Talek Des Godets (Christine Ryan), 9kp Grade 4: Ashdean Ribbon (Faye Mitchell), 12.6kph; Bodacious Barnaby (Hayley Robinson), 9.1kph; Edmar Derwyn (Wendy Caller), 8.6kph; Ginty (Andrea Smith), 10.3kph; M&S Apaches Blue Eyed Boy (Kym Cookesley), 8.5kph; Peace Of Mind (Stacey Collins), 8.6kph; Rohryn (Kay Mahoney), 8.6kph; Rowdy Cow Girl (Sally Jones), 9.1kph Completion: Carsons Legacy (Sherrie Cooper), 12kph; Hartley (Caroline Johnson), 10.6kph; Sweet Siren (Alexander Dobres), 9kph; Tylands Kumar (Isabel Lee-Elliott), 10.1kph 1 elimination 35kms Pleasure Ride Noah (Helen Taylor), 10.7kph; Sawdy (Julie Dobberson), 9.3kph; Sf Something Kinda Special (SallyAnn Filtness), 10.3kph 26kms Pleasure Ride Champ (Tania Clarke), 10.6kph; Derry Spirit (Miranda Kavanagh), 8.2kph; Gerrard (Sarah Mitchell), 9.2kph; Ionos Maldwyn (Susan Jane Wagg), 9.2kph; Jamissiah (Hannah Weeks), 10.2kph; King Of The Rein (Karen Marner), 9.5kph; Millie (Karen Titterington), 9.6kph; Paddy (Stephanie Allum), 11.5kph; Quern Arcturus (Nicola Lee-Marshall), 10.3kph; Rochester Wong (Caroline Sutherland), 11.5kph; Sammy (Emma Shaw), 9.2kph; Super Choice (Sandra Cocks), 9.2kph; Zakhira (Linda Herriott), 2 eliminations and 2 retired 16kms Pleasure Ride Apollos Tara (Caroline Long), 8.4kph; Athenia (Hannah Nurse), 6.6kph; Autumn Flame (Fiona

Woodham), 7.4kph; Cruise (Graham Duffill), 9.3kph; Dinky Doodles (S Critchton-Stuart), 9.3kph; Dulciya (Rebecca Threadgold), 8.4kph; Flame (Finbar Blair), 6.5kph; Hajar Al Hamar (A Clarke), 11kph; Marbahran (Julie Watts), 9.4kph; Mercy (Steve Spiller), 9.4kph; Merlin (Greta Crompton), 6.6kph; Mongomery (Christine Glendenning), 9.3kph; Moorein (Mialee Blair), 6.5kph; Mungo (Harland), 9.4kph; Nova (Cara Handley), 8.7kph; Oes Ibn Al Qasim (Carole Pearce), 9.4kph; Orlagh (Jane Cook), 9.2kph; Rasikh (Louise Palmer), 9.2kph; Squiggles (Tracy Palmer), 8.7kph; Ta Khupid Moon (Helen Rockall), 8.7kph; Tallulah (Lucy Goulding), 6.6kph; Talos Titan (Jim Cuddy), 10.3kph; Toby (Ruth Farris), 6.6kph; Tommy (Rosslyn Dixon), 6.6kph; Vanquisher (Lindsay Sparrow), 9.2kph TRESHAM (28/03/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Medina Bin Neck (Shanti Roos), 14.2kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aurontes (Judy Holloway), 14.8kph; Autumn Reflection (Sarah Ewart), 11.1kph; Ca Daisha (Nicola Routledge), 13.6kph; G F A Mydass (Pauline Higgs), 12.3kph; Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 11.1kph; River Gypsy (Victoria Ham), 14.9kph Grade 2: Astral Mystique (Jan Prettejohn), 14.8kph; Gnocchi (Linda Kidd), 13.6kph; Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 12.3kph; Marlouf De Norvavre (David Yeoman), 14.7kph; Thunder Storm (Nicki Smith), 12.1kph Grade 3: Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 11.9kph Grade 4: Echo I (Fiona Griffiths), 12.8kph; Pstylistic (Gillian Campbell), 14kph 1 retired 50kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 15.4kph; Palaza (Gwendoline Pickering), 15.1kph; Sa’da Sekora (Gillian Talbot), 15.3kph Grade 3: Distance Oasis (Rosemary Henderson), 12.9kph; Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 15kph; Indian Princess (Karen Jones), 14.8kph; Ja Noor (Susan Speed), 13.1kph; Jabalabyad Azir (Valerie PriceWest), 15.8kph; More Confusion (Heather Whiteley), 12.9kph; Oakleazefarm Czamak (Louise Rich), 13.6kph; Pebbles I (Alison Cook), 15.4kph; Requiem (Will Kittow), 13.5kph; Southdown Desert Sharif (Sally Hall), 14.4kph Grade 4: Colliga Starling (Belinda Stewart), 13.5kph; Oakleaze Farm Cziko (Caitlin Theodorou), 13.6kph; Oakleazefarm Czako (Susan Rich), 13.6kph Completion: Roundhills Harvest Shine (Heather Evans), 14.5kp 50kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Warrens Hill Troy (Sharon Parr), 12.2kph Grade 3: Sachiya (Mary Stubbs), 11.4kph; Transwales Trefor (Jane Anscombe), 13.5kph Completion: Bey Shamadahl (Carri-Ann Dark), 12.3kph 1 retired 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 12.3kph; Touch Of Frost (Hilary Kaye), 13.4kph Grade 2: A Little Bit Of Magic (Andrea Champ), 12.9kph; Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 13.4kph; Vlacq Melika Kayal (Lorraine Flood), 11.4kph

Grade 3: Asharis (Sally Milverton), 12.8kph; Summersplace Sweet Juliet (Heather Caddick), 13.9kph Grade 4: Bellindene Magnum (Frances Hall), 16.6kph; Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 13kph Completion: Duchy Mimosa (Martin Voysey), 11.4kph; Hs Shaman (Sue Box), 11.5kph; Kalach (Claire Barry), 12kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 10.9kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Carolina Kidd (Eileen Devenish), 12.2kph; Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 10.3kph; Prince Of Hope (Kerry Carson), 11.1kph; Tia Indie Swirl (Lindsey Watson), 11.9kph Grade 2: Boo (Sherry Webb), 9.7kph; Charlie V111 (John Coldicott), 11.8kph; H S Indiana (Janet Machin), 10.3kph; Lucky Streich (Michael Bates), 12.9kph; Madinah (Carol Jones), 10.6kph; Sharloam Bel Bel (Nicola Smith), 10.8kph; Systemaatic Golden Girl (Abigail Summerfield), 11.9kph; Tullia (Nicholas Tweedie-Smith), 12.8kph; Vlacq Iceni (Anne Walton), 10.5kph Grade 3: Aces Diamond Gem (Amanda Coldicott), 11.8kph; Cha Cha Cha (Samantha Owen), 11.4kph; Dutch Adventure (Natalie Neal), 14.3kph; Kizhi (Melanie Davison), 10.3kph; Quarryfarm Aries (Izzie Hale), 10.6kph; Spellbound Oberon (Laura Short), 10.8kph; Tudor Duke (Raylene Steptoe), 11.9kph Grade 4: Amira Bint Goudah (Jayme Plumb), 10.3kph; Honey Bunny (Christine Guy), 9.7kph; Kalitim (Della Short), 10.8kph; Mayyasah (Alison House), 8.6kph; Shirajah (June Davies), 10.6kph; Stella II (Sally Lewis), 10.3kph; Tickled Pink (Emma Machin), 12.5kph; Upton Girl (Sarah Llewellyn), 11.1kph Completion: Akzent (Elaine Barber), 10.6kph; Archways Lovada Ada (Alice Denham), 8.6kph; Archways Lovada Annie (Julie Dickens), 11.1kph; Buckland Arizona (Karina McDermott), 12.3kph; Cotswold Azula (Emma Baggs), 11.1kph; Farmways Autumn Gold (Leanne Davies), 12.4kph; Llanidan Lambert (Jennifer Allard), 13.4kph; Merlin (Melissa Williams), 12.4kph; S G Elegant (Nathan Sweeney), 8.7kph; Springlee Bay (Kerri Costello), 12.8kph; Toby (Maddie Corkrum), 12.4kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 28kms Pleasure Ride Claughan Pippa (Amanda Atkinson), 8kph; Cwmcae Morgan (Tamzin Furtado), 9.1kph; Gracie (Rory Thomas), 7.6kph; Jac (Barbara Baker), 11.9kph; Jack Black (Myra Bennett), 8.1kph; Kenmor Gold (Penny King), 8kph; Melody Meg (Nikki Bailey), 9.1kph; Sharlih (Tina Griffiths), 8kph; Sir Launcelot (Graham Bennett), 8.1kph; Tuti Fruti (Sarah Williams), 11.9kph RAVENDALE (29/03/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 4: Nyrobi (Anna Williams), 13.5kph 1 retired 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Ghalib Zafir (Amber Sole), 13.4kph; Rassam (Anne Booth), 13.3kph; Saintwestwell Silvermask (Raymond Davison), 13.6kph; Silva Quartz (Emma Martin), 13.4kph; Zorro (Sharon Grade 2: Simeric Smooth Criminal (Stephanie Brown), 13kph Completion: Ammanvalley Comet (Sue Abbott), 12.2kph 52kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Hassam (Christine-Anne Hull), 12.3kph

Grade 3: Orelie Griff (Tania Fitton), 12.3kph; Rudi (Susannah Sadler), 11.8kph Completion: Noble Chieftan (Amanda Roche-Kelly), 10.7kp 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 13.2kph; St. Flannans Niamh (Gillian Hasberry), 13.9kph Grade 2: Fifi (Diane Hudson), 11.5kph; Simeric S’Moudh (Thay Stephenson), 13.3kph Grade 3: Ballydoolagh Alfie (Jeni Gilbert), 13.8kph; Daante (Ellie Moxon), 12.9kph Grade 4: Same (Annette Linstead), 12.9kph Completion: Eden El Nyhl (Susan Cox), 12.1kph; Simeric Cassini (Bridie LydonTowle), 12.4kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Il - Divo (Lisa Jackson), 11.5kph Grade 2: Dakaman (Heather Cornick), 12.1kph; Shannon (Philip Cooper), 11.5kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Abbery Cornish Messenger (Heidi Clark), 11.3kph; Oreci De Tenelles (Jeanette Bennett), 11.6kph; Wisespares Tempo (Helen Ganney), 11.3kph Grade 3: Taaqib (Allyson Sole), 11.3kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Lva Troy (Susan Scarborough), 11.3kph; Sweet Siren (Alexander Dobres), 10.8kph Grade 2: Humbria Maddy (Angela Smith), 10.1kph Completion: Almaak (Olwen Bryer), 10.8kph 30kms Pleasure Ride Aero (Amber-Lily Rawlington), 8.1kph; Dora (Dani Kasem), 8.1kph; Flint (Perry Hayes), 11.6kph; Humbria Millie (Lindey Downes), 10.1kph; Humbria Orin (Victoria Smith), 10.1kph; Marmaduke Of York (Mark Kelly), 10.4kph; Max (Jamie Houghton), 10kph; Miss Kitty (Sarah Bamber), 10kph; Skip (Jacquie Harrison), 10.4kph; Topaz (Nicola Wilkinson), 8.1kph 1 elimination 21kms Pleasure Ride Biggerside Elouise (Karen Pammenter), 10kph; Halling At Themoon (Stacey Bushell), 10.2kph; Lewis (Louise Hopkinson), 10.2kph; Mouse (Nicky Palin), 9.1kph; Sandtoft Jaffa (Tilly) (Sandra Budd), 16kms Pleasure Ride Bella (Jane Impy), 7.2kph; Castle Hill Harvey (Pam Fromm), 7.6kph; Eric (Susan Warsap), 7.6kph; Hamdan Bin Hamdenieh (Val Swann), 11.7kph; Hussam (Susie Ardon), 9.5kph; Ltf Narada (Nicky Bowley), 7.2kph; Maxi (Rose Smith), 9.5kph; Noddy (Melanie Murdoch), 8.4kph; Peanut (Heather Johnson), 8.4kph; Ted (Caroline Carter), 8.4kph; Twywell Jay Cee (Sheila Smith), 7.6kph HAYWOOD OAKS - DAY 1 (04/04/2015) F.E.I. 3star 160kms Haywood Oaks Endurance Ride 1st: Vlacq Bronze Image (Tricia Hirst), 14.5kph 2nd: Elayla (Katie Bedwin), 14.3kph 1 elimination F.E.I. 2star 120kms Haywood Oaks Endurance Ride 1st: Oakleaze Farm Czarko (Lauren Mills), 15.3kph 2nd: Takwenya (Christopher Wray), 14.8kph 5 eliminations F.E.I. 1star 90kms Haywood Oaks Endurance Ride 1st: Warrens Hill Chayze (Harry Ingram), 17.6kph 2nd: Lateral Thinking (Dace Sainsbury), 17.6kph 3rd: Zim Nazka (Carolyn Livesey), 17.2kph

RESULTS

4th: H S Pirouche (Beth Langley), 17.2kph 5th: Open T’ Offers (Sarah Rogerson), 15.4kph 6th: Trop Vite Azureen (David Yeoman), 15.1kph 7th: Indygo (Mary Stubbs), 15kp 8th: Zakhir (Charlotte Fleming), 15kph 9th: Just Giles (Tracy Thompson), 15kph 10th: Sheer Bliss (Lorna Kidson), 15kph 11th: Akarem (Nicholas Tweedie-Smith), 14.9kph 12th: Ravel’s Bolero (Amie Grainger), 14.2kph 13th: Shermans Riva (Victoria Davies), 14.2kph 14th: Druimghigha Luxor (Andrea Champ), 14.2kph 15th: Sea Emerald (Caitlin Theodorou), 13.5kph 16th: My Marco (Amy Theodorou), 13.4kph 17th: Rocheros Qasbah (Nicola Martin), 13.3kph 5 eliminations 80kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Ben Shah (Larissa Whiley), 13.9kph 2nd: Khebir Shahir (Rachel Judson), 13.9kph 2 eliminations 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr), 12.7kph HAYWOOD OAKS - DAY 2 (05/04/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 13.2kph; Jurassic (Joanna Chisholm), 11.3kph; Penny Clawd (Belinda Stewart), 13.8kph; Shoshana (Ann Harrison), 12.4kph; Sigmunt (Tracey Walthall), 12.4kph Grade 3: Al Ashab Zameel (Abigail Chisholm), 11.3kph; Bolero Phantastik (Charlotte Strang), 12kph; Crystal Magic Star (Philip Hirst), 12.9kph Grade 4: Ruwais Bolero (Daisy Strang), 12kph; Yawl Hill Maverick (Tristan Bishop), 11.3kph Completion: Bey Sahli (Carri-Ann Dark), 13.8kph 3 eliminations 60kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Satra (Karen Day), 12.9kph; Panama Du Caussanel (David Yeoman), 16.5kph Grade 3: Belle Etoile Bolero (Amie Grainger), 12.2kph; Burfield Court Appearance (Amy Boston), 11.7kph; Marouk Du Caprice (Claire Wertheimer), 10.7kph; Vlacq Hamra Surri (Georgina Hirst), 13.1kph Grade 4: Becky C (Karen Cadman), 10.2kph; Vinebud (Nicola Chappell), 10.7kph Completion: Alazan (Alexandra Nix), 11.8kph 1 elimination and 2 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Gayhanieh’s Star (Lesley Cantrill), 12.6kph; Warrens Hill Elanzo (Abigail Taylor), 14.1kph Grade 2: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr), 13.6kph; Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 11.5kph; Magners Gold (Jane Wyatt), 12.6kph; Night Owl (Suzanne Chamberlain), 10.8kph Grade 3: Crystal Topaz (Rebecca Pearson), 11.8kph; Eas Indiana Al Arabi (Laura Davies), 12.6kph; Orlando (Gaynor Jones), 11.5kph Grade 4: Diamond Destiny (Anna Collins), 12.3kph; Ima-Gine (Stuart Barkway), 12.5kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Buzz (Robert Blane), 10.7kph; Cs Clarion (Peggy Sofley), 11.2kph; Hollowfield Boy (Paige Hawthorn), 14.2kph; Ibn Abishai (Janice Clare), 10.2kph; Llanfyllin Roseanne (Caitlin Birkitt), 10.7kph; Llanidan Lambert (Jennifer

Allard), 14.2kph Grade 2: Perpetua (Sarah Whiteley), 9.1kph Completion: J Ibn Sensation (Rachel Pemberton), 11.8kph 40kms Pleasure Ride Murphy (Jackie Hill), 10.8kph; Rosie’s Brown Sugar (Tess Wheldon), 11.3kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: April Fairy (Molly Corcoran), 12.2kph; Bonnie Safira (Jennifer Doxey), 11.6kph Grade 2: Goyallt Shanco (John Illingworth), 13kph Completion: Tallulah (Rachel Tomlin), 10.8kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Cownedge Midget Gem (Charlotte Dennett), 10.2kph; Ervelough Tomas (Joy Toomer), 11.6kph; Ginger 672 (Joanne Cooper), 9.5kph; Golden Pride (Dave Catchpole), 11.5kph; Itsy (Iona Peat), 11.5kph; Templehill Jasper (Rachel Dennett), 10.2kph Grade 2: Jigsaw (Claire Parkinson), 11.4kph; Sabi Waseem (Simon Hutton), 13.5kph; Spola From Old Hills (Janet Fentiman), 10kph Grade 4: Brave (Aline Peat), 11.5kph; Honey’s Copper Top (Jeanette Bennett), 10.5kph Completion: Blue I (Leah Griffin), 11.8kph; Syrus (Samantha White), 9kph 1 elimination 30kms Pleasure Ride Halling At Themoon (Stacey Bushell), 9.3kph; Lewis (Louise Hopkinson), 9.3kph; Max (Clare), 14.2kph; Minnie (Connor), 11.3kph; Rupert (Oliver Conway Johnson), 11.3kph; Ryelands Max A Million (Jamie Hougton), 9.5kph; Tennison (Kieran), 11.3kph; Zelda (Leo Conway Johnson), 11.3kph 1 elimination 20kms Pleasure Ride Ajay (Karan Stingfellow), 7.4kph; Bella (Rachel Kidd), 9kph; Chocolate Chip Cookie (Margaret Allison), 9.3kph; Domino (Ruth O’Keeffe), 8.2kph; Hugo (Jade Beckitt), 7.4kph; Jarito Nea (Gill Denbeigh), 8kph; Ltf Nabada (Nikki Bowley), 9kph; Spilsbury Cassidy Kid (Ann Raymont), 11.4kph; Stanley (Sam Peters), 8.2kph DURHAM VALLEYS (12/04/2015) 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Clover Fire N Ice (Emma Leigh), 11.9kph Grade 3: Cayenne (Jill Templeton), 11.8kph; Loti Du Caussanel (Robert Newall), 12.3kph; Marcus Ibn Gayet (Jean Gilbert), 11.8kph; Westfields Lady Grey (Lisa Bainbridge), 12kph Completion: Bright Destiny (Angela Johnson), 11.7kph; Crystal Topaz (Rebecca Pearson), 13.8kph; Redebank Jasmine (Sarah Armitt), 12.3kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Leo III (Sarah Wilkinson), 12.7kph Grade 2: Royal Olympian (Rachael Fothergill), 12.2kph Grade 4: Sulan Electric Prince (Kathleen Mcghee), 12.7kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Guisburn Golden Cobweb (Paul Axcell), 12.9kph Grade 2: Bonnie Lass (Barbara Austin), 13.4kph; Guisburn Haneef (Alison Ainsley), 12.9kph; Shazheen (Karyn Palmer), 13.3kph Completion: Ash (Jackie Axcell), 12.9kph; Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn Cummings), 15.1kph 1 elimination 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Beckmeetings Karim (Heidi Lewis), 11.2kph; Rusadia (Ann Speirs), 11.2kph

Grade 2: Badger (Bob) (Louise Young), 11.5kph; Billy Banks Will I Am (Rachel Mullen), 13.3kph; Hillgarth Dreamcatcher (Hannah Young), 11.5kph Grade 3: Eddie (Grace Trueman), 11.2kph Completion: Harvey V (Lesley Owens), 11.2kph 2 eliminations 30kms Pleasure Ride A Patchy Joe (Julie McLean), 9.5kph; Ambers Diamond Cluster (Sarah McLoughlin), 11.2kph; Bonnie (Ken Miller), 9.4kph; Izzy Keen (Vicki White), 12.5kph; Tommy (Lisa Walton), 9.4kph; Twister (Pamela Joynes), 9.5kph 25kms Pleasure Ride Alf (Jeanette Davis), 10.2kph; Dutch (Rosemary Granger), 12.1kph; Flynn (Lucy Walker), 10.6kph; Kavanagh (Janet Lennard), 12.1kph; Kitty (Martin Young), 10.9kph; Macsen (Lee Nichol), 9.2kph; Major (Leane Manze), 9.2kph; Mandy (W Hendry), 10.9kph; Molly (Christie Long), 10.2kph; Ryeland Max A Million (Jamie Houghton), 10.5kph; Squiggle (Victoria Twibill), 10.8kph; Toby (Emma Gabriel), 10.4kph; Wilsons Dominator (Fiona Kearton), 10.7kph 1 elimination 13kms Pleasure Ride Balance (Karina Chambers), 7.5kph; Dene Fire Filligree (Ann Edwards), 8.3kph; Falcon (Michelle Nolan), 9.7kph; Fortune (Zoe Strong), 7.5kph; Hally (Chris Anderson), 6.5kph; Hett Chester (Kevin Owens), 9.3kph; Indian Ra (Liz Campbell), 11.8kph; Jake (Diane Hunter), 7.5kph; Jim (Amy Smith), 9.3kph; Knix Simply Unique (Lynsey Bainbridge), 9.8kph; Riff Raff (Yvonne Wilkinson), 9.8kph; Shadow Welsh D (Pat Emanuel), 7.7kph; Shannon (Rowena), 7.5kph; Teddy (Gillian Bernardi), 7.5kph; Tudor Raven (Sarah Harrison), 9.3kph; Westwick Paddy (Joanne Owens), 9.3kph SOUTHDOWNS FESTIVAL (12/04/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Autumn Reflection (Sarah Ewart), 12.2kph; Magic Powers (Valerie Bradshaw), 12.6kph; Trust Me Too (Jane Greatorex), 12.2kph; Velvet Echo (Lesley-Ann Parker), 13.6kph Grade 2: Emira Bint Letifa (Sally Toye), 14.9kph Grade 3: Burfield Goodie Two Shoes (Katie Bedwin), 16kph Grade 4: Remynisce (Elizabeth White), 15.5kph 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Warrens Hill Kizmet (Alice Loten), 14.4kph Grade 2: Millie I (Mark Weil), 13.7kph Grade 3: Beths Choice (Lynn Harvey), 14.4kph Grade 4: Zarzuela (Christine Wensley), 10.2kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Apollos Tara (Caroline Long), 12kph; Arabian History (Claire Freeman), 13.9kph; W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp), 14.3kph Grade 2: Al Raad Bin Jesra (Christine Smyth), 14.3kph; Red House Shamil (Trilby Herriott), 14.3kph Grade 3: Boolagh Betty (Hilary Carr), 13.9kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Penhwnllys Samala De Mons (Mandy Yarnold), 12kph; Rannoch Of Stanford (Jeanette Hopkins), 11.1kph; Solstice Sunrise (Archie Moffat), 14.3kph Grade 2: Bella B (Anja Brandt), 14.3kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Cardinal Panache (Viv Coleman),

11.8kph; Indian Najmah (Joanna Neyland), 14kph; Rochester Wong (Caroline Sutherland), 13.2kph; Vanquisher (Lindsay Sparrow), 14kph; Z T Richshakfy (Susan Hawes), 14.5kph Grade 2: Moonlight Sonata (Victoria Lawson), 14.2kph Grade 3: Derry Spirit (Miranda Kavanagh), 12.1kph; Ennis (Susan Thomson), 12.4kph; Reena Screena Star (Coralie Holman), 12.6kph Grade 4: Ltf Kapra C (Paul Henman), 11kph; Shiduke (Wendy Miles), 12.2kph; Thunder Storm (Sarah Denham), 11.8kph Completion: Push The Button (Karen Carr), 11.5kph; Shaanan (Sarah Porter), 12.1kph; Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 11.8kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Ballinamurra Lucy (Karen Titterington), 11.7kph; Bekesbourne Parisienne Echo (Quinton Poulton), 13.9kph; Derry’s Dream (Paige Knee), 13kph; Desya (Ollie Holman), 12.6kph; Dutch Woody Ld (Kim Carter), 13.4kph; Edmar Derwyn (Wendy Caller), 10.3kph; El Azraff Amirah (Judith Yarnold), 10.4kph; Good Morgan (Jessica Sedgwick), 13.8kph; Joop (Brighe) (Caroline Kendall), 11.8kph; Kilbeg Flash (Carole Portlock), 13kph; M&S Apaches Blue Eyed Boy (Kym Cookesley), 12kph; Maakedye (Amy Parcell), 12.3kph; Moonshine Just The Business (Joanne Archer), 13.2kph; Peace Of Mind (Stacey Collins), 10.3kph Grade 2: Archer (Leonie Wheeler), 12.1kph; Bblack Kashmira (Susan Horne), 10.5kph; Dinky Doodles (Susannah Crichton-Stuart), 10.2kph; El Chenz (Sandra Ralph), 12.1kph; First By Design Sr (Oliver Blackwell), 13.8kph; Ginty (Andrea Smith), 13kph; Jamissiah (Hannah Weeks), 13.4kph; Jester (Mark Carter), 12.6kph; Roundthorne Mystique (Toni Carter), 12.6kph; Sf Ambassadors Amir (Sally-Anne Filtness), 13.7kph Grade 3: Ashdean Ribbon (Faye Mitchell), 13.7kph Grade 4: Moonlight Mollemente (Erica Mcquillen), 14.2kph; Quern Arcturus (Nicola Lee-Marshall), 12kph Completion: Time To Tango (Sandra Haworth), 12.3kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 33kms Pleasure Ride Junior Bud (Rebecca Elkins), 9.1kph 1 elimination 25kms Pleasure Ride Champ (Tania Clarke), 12.2kph; Dylan (Rosemary Thomas), 8.9kph; Mickie (Julie Sherlock), 9.3kph; Puzzle (Lorna Page), 12.2kph; Roe Lina (Karen Ezard), 8.9kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Athenia (Hannah Nurse), 9.6kph; Autumn Flame (Fiona Woodham), 8.8kph; Buddy (Gaye Douglas), 9.5kph; Cruise (Graham Duffill), 8.9kph; El Oriente Del Eden (Julia Sayer), 9.6kph; Gwibedog Bethan (Sue Cooper), 11.8kph; Izzy (Anne Gartside), 12.1kph; Marbahran (Julia Watts), 12.1kph; Maythorn Sweet As Candy (Tracey Palmer), 12.4kph; Midnight Spirit (Leah Bentley), 8.8kph; Ruby (Alison Graves), 11.1kph; Spanky (Jan Ames), 10.5kph; Ta Khupid (Helen Rockall), 8.8kph; Timmy (Joanna Inglis), 8.8kph 2 eliminations HARDYS RIDE (18/04/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Briar Rose (Alison

RESULTS

House), 12.4kph Grade 3: Pstylistic (Gillian Campbell), 13.2kph Completion: Ca Daisha (Nicola Routledge), 12.3kph; Gnocchi (Linda Kidd), 12.3kph 1 retired 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aa Talika (Judy Holloway), 12.6kph; C F S Astreled (Nic Wigley), 14.6kph; Silver Zourra (Nicola Sherry), 12.6kph Grade 2: Bobby Q (Shanti Roos), 11.6kph 43kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: French Lieutenant (Dace Sainsbury), 12.4kph Grade 2: Argentina (Rosemary Henderson), 12.5kph; Bonnie Sonata (Caroline Bennetts), 13.7kph; Kazeme El Mystral (Sue Box), 12.6kph Grade 3: Firebird (Lesley Nott), 12.4kph; Firyuza (Annette Hansford), 12.5kph; Jjohara R (Simon Richardson), 13.8kph; Requiem (Will Kittow), 12kph; Silver Tariba (Susan Speed), 13.7kph; Terminators Dream (Ylva Mowatt), 12.4kph Grade 4: Burfield Goodie Two Shoes (Katie Bedwin), 13.2kph; Khanspur (Andrew Chisholm), 11.3kph; Valuta (Maria Baverstock), 12.4kph Completion: Razzle And Role (Frances Brayford), 12.9kph; Xanthus (Elizabeth Rowland), 12.4kph; Zayin Vakaash (Victoria Wyatt), 12.2kp 2 eliminations and 1 retired 43kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Distance Oasis (Elizabeth Whiteley), 10.4kph Grade 3: Sheridan (Kay Jones), 12kph; Spellbound Oberon (Laura Short), 10.8kph; Thunder Storm (Sarah Elkins), 10.8kph Grade 4: Hs Fayrouz (Joanna Chisholm), 11.3kph Completion: Lucky Lane Cinders (Heather Whiteley), 10.4kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 34kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Samsara Kabir (Tony Griffin), 14kph; Summersplace Sweet Juliet (Heather Caddick), 14kph Grade 2: Aussie (Lorraine Brown), 12.5kph; Broadreed Sebastian (Sarah King), 12kph; Broadreed Silver Mist (Nicola Berry), 12kph; Majestic Omar (Barbara Coombs), 13.7kph Grade 3: Solomons Ikey (Trish Griffin), 14kph Grade 4: Sahir Kashmir (Trena Brock), 10.2kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 11.8kph Completion: C S Corinthian (Claire Richards), 11.5kph; Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 11.5kph; Vlacq Hadiyah Kayal (Nicola Pell), 12.3kph 2 retired 34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bey Sharim (Anya Langmead), 12.6kph; Cs Chimera (Zoe Hyslop), 10.6kph; El Borann (Helen Newton), 11.8kph; Peppen’s Gold (Harry De Greeff), 11.5kph; Vlacq Iceni (Anne Walton), 10.6kph; Whifflegig (Nuccia Lipscombe), 12.9kph Grade 2: Carolina Kidd (Eileen Devenish), 12.5kph; Harik (Ryan Brock), 10.2kph; Joe (Mark De Greeff), 11.5kph; Kilbeg Flash (Carole Portlock), 12.5kph; S G Elegant (Nathan Sweeney), 12.3kph; Silver Zaanif (Diana Rundle), 10.6kph Grade 3: S G Spirit Of Essteem (Nikki Malcolm), 12.3kph Completion: Archways Lovada Ada (Sarah Denham), 11kph 34kms Pleasure Ride Blessington All Star (Rhiannon Holman), 12.5kph; Flash (Naomi Seager), 8.1kph; Kinaates Gold (Lorraine Sheerin), 8.7kph; Pizarra (Philippa Unwin), 12.5kph; Soutdown D S

(Sally Hall), 10.2kph 20kms Pleasure Ride Aberllwyd Solstice Morn (Rory Wilson), 11.1kph; Cherokee Sarah (Paige Brown), 11.1kph; Cowbridge Joseph (Julie Box), 10.7kph; Danny (Chloe Northover), 10.7kph; Fleur D’Hiver (Lorna Wilson), 11.1kph; G Elinore (Linda Brown), 11.1kph; Gorgeous George (Chrissie Jones), 9kph; Leap Of Faith (Julian Langrish), 9.8kph; Marley (Tracey Organ), 11.8kph; Miaster (Jacqueline Steggall-Cole), 10.7kph; Pickles (Sarah Davenport), 11.8kph; Questionaire (Lisa Langrish), 9.8kph SILK WILLOUGHBY (19/04/2015) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Al Masa (Sue Headland), 13.7kph; Ghalib Zafir (Amber Sole), 14.6kph; Saintwestwell Silvermask (Raymond Davison), 13.9kph; Zorro (Sharon Davison), 13.6kph Grade 2: Just Giles (Tracy Thompson), 14.2kph Grade 3: Hassam (Christine-Anne Hull), 12.6kph; Orelie Griff (Tania Fitton), 12.6kph 3 eliminations 41kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Miyaz (Karen Robinson), 11.1kph; St. Flannans Niamh (Gillian Hasberry), 13.2kph Grade 2: Deemonstrator (Carole Sykes), 12.1kph Grade 3: Ammanvalley Comet (Sue Abbott), 11.3kph; Simeric Cassini (Bridie Lydon-Towle), 13kph; Wisespares Tempo (Helen Ganney), 10.8kph Grade 4: Sahibaa (Jane Evison), 11.1kph; Same (James McIntosh), 12.4kph Completion: Hazelcroft Gosens Tsar (Charlotte Chadwick), 12kp 2 eliminations 41kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Il - Divo (Lisa Jackson), 11.1kph; Lva Troy (Susan Scarborough), 10.8kph; Red House Lily Marlene (Jacqueline Lloyd), 13.5kph; Tannasg Psyrenkus (Ruth Chadwick), 12kph Grade 2: Rotherdale Victoria (Jess Smith), 10.9kph Grade 3: Spotty (Samantha Fearn), 10.9kph Grade 4: Sabi Waseem (Simon Hutton), 14.1kph 41kms Pleasure Ride Star (Angela Brewell), 13.3kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride

Grade 1: Abbery Cornish Messenger (Heidi Clark), 12kph; Taaqib (Allyson Sole), 12kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Golden Pride (David Catchpole), 13.4kph; Jigsaw (Claire Parkinson), 13.4kph; Scout (Louise Plant), 13.4kph Grade 3: August Apollo (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 10.9kph; Tilly (Caroline Bostock), 13.4kph Grade 4: Blossom I (Vicki Prince), 10.9kph Completion: Brave (Aline Peat), 13.4kph; Honey’s Copper Top (Stephen Bennett), 9.1kph 1 elimination 32kms Pleasure Ride Beresford Sydney (Carol Counter), 9.2kph 25kms Pleasure Ride Ami (Kate Redding), 8.1kph; Mouse (Nicky Palin), 9.7kph; Queen Of Hearts (Claire Mellor), 8.1kph; Sandtoft Jaffa (Tilly) (Sandra Budd), 9.7kph 18kms Pleasure Ride Bertie (Jim Hardcastle), 7.6kph; Black Betty (Lyndsay Teague), 6.9kph; Danny (Amanda Ellson), 6.7kph; Dizzy (L. Martin), 6.7kph; Scooter (Catherine Bates), 6.9kph ULLSWATER (19/04/2015) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 4: Eden El Nyhl (Susan Cox), 11.4kph 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 11.5kph; Shazheen (Karyn Palmer), 11.5kph; Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 11.9kph Grade 2: Goyallt Shanco (John Illingworth), 12.3kph; Kingsmeadowhouse Cairo (Sophie Bell), 11.3kph; Marcus Ibn Gayet (Jean Gilbert), 11.6kph; Serinah (Vivienne Knight), 11.5kph Grade 3: Angies Girl (Angie Williams), 12kph; Aratahnes Zeus (Tess Kilpatrick), 12.9kph; Bonnie Lass (Barbara Austin), 11.5kph; Diamond Destiny (Anna Collins), 11.5kph; Loti Du Caussanel (Robert Newall), 12.1kph; Orlando (Gaynor Jones), 11.5kph; Zarkhruv (Constance Newbould), 11.9kph Grade 4: Aratahnes Aphrodite (Francis Bakker), 12.9kph; Bright Destiny (Angela Johnson), 12.1kph; Paramal (Helen Gipson), 11kph; Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn

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