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Endurance

Volume 11 Issue 1 January/February 2014

National Awards All the results, and photos Preparing for the New Season Management Updates, Rule changes

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Views from the Chair News Brenda Campbell Philip Toothill Profiles Young Rider SERC Awards Results

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Awards Night in Pictures Breeding Training Management News Racehorses Groups Tried & Tested Results

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Lauren Mills, Young Rider National Champion for 2013,challenging the elements. Photo courtesy of David Saunders

Editor’s Comment Welcome to The Year of the Horse!

According to the Chinese calendar 2014 is the Year of the Horse. This will begin on the 31st of January 2014 and will end on the 18th of February in 2015.

So what will the year have in store for us?

For endurance, the international focus will be on the Word Equestrian Games, being held in Normandy, from the 23rd August to September 7th. Sponsored by Alltech, as was the Kentucky WEG, the event is coming up fast, and looks as if it will be just as exciting as in 2010.

In order to achieve optimum success and results, the International Committee have just appointed a new Chef d’Equipe for the Elite Squad, and congratulations go to Andrea Baker, who will no doubt do an excellent job. There will be more information about changes to the Squads in the next issue of Endurance.

The National Awards Dinner proved to be a highlight of the winter, and Tricia Hirst deserves a pat on the back for all her hard work in organizing and co-ordinating this celebratory evening…no easy task! I think everyone had a great time!

The year is already up and running, and by the time you are reading this, the International Seminar, organized for 26th January, will already have taken place…so far at least 50 people have booked a place, and there are several internationally recognized speakers giving presentations – we will report in the next mag… it should be an excellent opportunity to learn, whatever level you are working at.

volunteer to help, spending their leisure ensuring that others can ride at events, but also to encourage others to volunteer too.

Helping out at a ride, helping with the organization of an event is something that morally we should all be doing at some point in the year, I believe. EGB is a niche organization, and if we want to all pull in the same direction, then we can make a start by supporting all the events we can, in whatever capacity we can.

I hope you all have plans, aspirations and goals for the season, and for the seasons ahead.

By supporting your Groups, and national events, we can build a stronger EGB. Have a great Year of The Horse!

Cindy

The Volunteers meetings will be about to take place, and this seems an appropriate time to not only thank all the people who

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Views from the Chair Dear members,

Welcome to the New Season. Can you believe it is just about to start!

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What a glitzy glamorous evening we enjoyed a la James Bond at the Awards Dinner after the AGM. Many thanks go to Tricia and her supportive family for their fantastic organisation.

Congratulations to all the award winners – you looked wonderful and it was great to see so many smiling faces. And our master of ceremonies was as debonair as ever – thank you John H. How everyone kept dancing so long into the night is utterly commendable! Endurance riding must keep you all supremely fit…..

We were sorry to lose Charlotte, Emma and Andrew from the Board in 2013. All three have made valuable contributions to the work of EGB – we thank them sincerely and wish them well.

Disappointingly there were few nominations for the Board in 2014, so there was no election. Thank you and welcome back to Ann and Sue and welcome to our new Director, Brian Floyd Davis.

During the AGM, the Board faced the membership with the deliberations and recommendations of the financial committee, which focussed minds on the need to be independent. It was very pleasing to feel the full support of the meeting for the hard decisions we had to make regarding fees.

And so here we are in 2014 – looking forwards to the start of the new season with great eagerness! Many groups will be organising training sessions and fun rides at this time of year to get everyone in the swing of things and with so many new rides on the calendar this year as well as lots of favourites, what a feast of choice is in front of us. Whether you have a young horse new to endurance or a seasoned campaigner, making plans is part of what this time of year is about…all that anticipation is scary and exciting all at once – but fun. So much to join in with whether riding or helping….and please don’t forget to put the helping side of things in your plans.

On the International scene, our Young Rider and Senior squads will be planning their training programmes to bring their horses to the peak of condition for the Championships this year. For the YRs it is the Europeans in Rome in the middle of July, for the seniors it will be the World Equestrian Games at the end of August in Normandy – almost time to be booking that ferry crossing!

Enjoy the lengthening lighter evenings which are surely on the way – just the tonic we need after the winter and tailor made for getting the horses ready for the new season.

Bon chance…..

Karen

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ENDURANCE GB BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Karen Collier Tel: 01686 671016 Mobile: 07717 607992 Email: karencollier@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015 VICE CHAIRMAN John Hudson Tel: 01398 332089 Mobile: 07779 797170 Email: johnhudson@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2014 FINANCE DIRECTOR Peter Claridge Tel: 01208 821328 Mobile: 07771 897925 Email: peterclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015 COMPANY SECRETARY Jeni Gilbert Tel: 01484 863506 Mobile: 07845 975612 Email: jenigilbert@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015 Sue Broughton Tel: 01724 721352 Mobile: 07870 171641 Email: suebroughton@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2016 Jo Claridge Tel: 01208 821328 Mobile: 07917 161599 Email: joclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2014 Ann Dark Tel: 01380 818223 Email: anndark@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2016 Brian Floyd Davis Tel: 01293 786253 Mobile: 07771581202 Email: brianfloyd-davis@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2016 Kevin Hawes Tel: 01342 825827 Mobile: 07704 535 424 Email: kevinhawes@endurancegb.co.uk Retires – at the AGM 2015 Julie Martin Tel: 01484 681423 Mobile: 07857 445001 EMAIL: juliemartin@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2014 Fiona Videla Tel: 01949 843 349 Mobile: 07841 143032 Email: fionavidela@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015 SERC REPRESENTATION Christine Farrow Tel: 01228 576826 Email: christinefarrow@endurancegb.co.uk Calls between 9am and 9pm only please More details of committees and Board Member responsibilities can be found in the EGB Handbook

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Annual General Meeting 22nd November Daventry Court Hotel, 12 noon (unless otherwise advised) Daventry

Receipt of National Ride Proposal Forms 17th October 24th October

Receipt of Members’ Proposals for AGM In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office before 5pm on 26th September

Board of Directors Meetings 18th/19th January 8th March 24th May 19th July 27th September 22nd/23rd November

Nominations for the Board of Directors In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office before 5pm on 26th September Nominations for Unsung Hero, John Yeats Bursary & Young Volunteer of the year awards 31st October

Ride Fixtures meeting 25th October

Volunteers Conference (For Groups, Ride Organisers, Health & Safety South – 1st February Representatives & Technical Stewards) North – 15th February Groups Meeting 25th October

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NEWS...NEWS...NEWS...NEWS...NEWS...NEWS. NATIONAL EQUINE FORUM Horse meat, passports, sport and welfare at 22nd National Equine Forum The 22nd National Equine Forum, to be held on Thursday 6th March 2014, at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, will bring together a panel of prestigious speakers from Government, equestrian sport, veterinary science and welfare.

Following his well-received first visit to the Forum in 2013, The Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, will address the Forum again this year, to discuss Defra’s perspective. Representatives from sporting bodies in Germany and Switzerland should be discussing growth and challenges faced in horse sport and the chief executives of World Horse Welfare and Redwings, together with the proprietor of the UK’s largest abattoir, will debate the contentious issue of welfare and the horse meat industry.

The National Equine Forum brings together all sectors of the UK’s equestrian industry to listen to and debate the latest equestrian news and research, and then mingle and network over lunch and afternoon tea. The thought-provoking 2014 programme will include subjects of interest to all elements of the equestrian sector. Roly Owers, chief executive of World Horse Welfare will discuss the highly topical subject of breeding of horses. Nic de Brauwere, Chairman of the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) and Head of Welfare, Education and Rehabilitation at Redwings Horse Sanctuary will then explore the future for problem horses. To close this session, Stephen Potter, of Potters Abattoir, will discuss the role of the horse meat industry in contributing to equine standards of welfare.

Legislation and the racing industry will be examined from national, international and governmental perspectives. Paul Bittar, Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority, will discuss medication and doping control in racing, with Owen Paterson following with the Defra view on matters equestrian. Jan Rogers, Head of Equine Development at the British Equestrian Federation, will then provide an update on equine passports as an effective means of management, monitoring and control.

Sönke Lauterbach, Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer of the German Equestrian Federation will examine the challenges facing horses in the 21st century, while it is hoped that Ingmar de Vos, Secretary General of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), will

be attending to speak about the global growth of horse sport.

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A session on horse and rider movement, balance and straightness will include Line Grieve, a vet from the Animal Health Trust who is carrying out research to investigate the frequency of the occurrence of saddle slip and the risk factors for saddle slip; Haydn Price, a farrier; Vicky Spalding, an equine physiotherapist; Mark Fisher, a saddler; and Louise Broom, a human physiotherapist.

Jennie Price, Chief Executive at Sport England will discuss driving the legacy from 2012, and then as a fitting close to the day, the winner of the Sir Colin Spedding Award will be announced. There will also be a series of hot topics with three short five-minute topical slots interspersed throughout the day.

The National Equine Forum is organised by a committee reflecting various sectors of the equestrian industry and has as its President HRH The Princess Royal. It is sponsored by the Association of British Riding Schools, Bedmax, BEVA Trust, the Blue Cross, British Equestrian Federation, British Equestrian Trade Association, British Horse Society, British Horseracing Authority, Bulley Davey, Darbys Solicitors, Dodson and Horrell, Donkey Sanctuary, Equine Products UK, Horse Trust, Jeffress Scholarship Trust, NFU Mutual Insurance, South Essex Insurance Brokers, Weatherbys Group and World Horse Welfare.

Tickets are available to equestrian trade delegates and equestrian professionals at a cost of £100 per person, which includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day. To apply or to find out how you could enjoy the privilege of becoming a Friend of the Forum please contact the Hon Secretary, Ms Tracy Allen, at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell, Warwick, CV35 9BL email teallen@warkscol.ac.uk. For further information on the NEF visit www.bef.co.uk

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As a former member of the British under 21 Endurance team, Anna is now producing her three-year-old Arab x Appaloosa, Percy, as a general all-rounder and endurance horse.

TOPSPEC has strengthened its team with the addition of Veterinary Nutritionist Anna Welch (BVSc BSc MRCVS).

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Mid- Summer Special in the North East

By Janet Lennard

The 2nd and 3rd August is a weekend not to be missed. For the first time the Hexhamshire Ride is being held over two days and we are pleased to be hosting the Northern Championship class last held at this venue in 2004. A very warm welcome is extended to riders south and north of the nearby Hadrian’s Wall. We also welcome the Hadrian Challenge, a competition between the groups/branches surrounding Hadrian’s Wall. Pony Club members are also invited to compete for the Area Qualifiers.

The planning is on- going and the new route planning started straight after the Hexhamshire ride in 2013! The programme will offer something for everyone so

whether it is a relaxing weekend away or a shot at ‘the big one’ this is the ride for you. On Saturday the route will be a good mix of forestry tracks in Slaley Forest, road work and moorland. Sunday is to be the traditional favourite of so many riders taking in the heather laden fells of Hexhamshire Common. With the Scottish Championships on the horizon Hexhamshire is a superb training opportunity no matter what level you are at. We have classes from 110 km CER over 2 days, right through the range to a 19 km pleasure class including the longstanding 80km CER Hexhamshire Trophy Class The very spacious Cooks House Farm venue offers plenty of room for camping and corralling with water and stabling also available on site. Caterers will be there and Northumberland and Tyneside Group invite you to a supper on the Saturday evening. More of that later.

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With stunning views, a tranquil setting in an area of outstanding atural beauty, and historic Hexham nearby, put this ride in your diary now!

Pure Feed Company welcomes International Endurance rider Georgina Hirst to the team The Pure Feed Company are very proud to announce an exciting new sponsorship deal with International endurance rider Georgina Hirst.

Georgina and her own 7 year old pure bred arab mare ‘Pesniia’ finished the 2013 season in 8th place in the FEI world endurance combination rankings.

Pictured; Georgina on Nia at the Young Horse World Endurance Championships, Valeggio sul mincio, Verona, Italy CEI 4* 120km where they came 15th @17.32km/hr

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After growing up in Pony Club and hunting regularly, Georgina graduated from Royal Veterinary College in 2007 and went on to become an FEI 3* endurance vet. Georgina has also held the position of Young Rider Endurance team vet for the last 4 years, on hand when the GB Young Riders won the team bronze at the Europeans in Belgium 2012.

Competing in endurance for the last 16 years, Georgina bought mare ‘Nia’ unbroken as 3 year old and put all the hard work in herself bringing her on to top international

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Nominate your favourite equine charity for the 2014 Petplan and ACDH animal charity awards

Horse welfare is of paramount importance to all horse lovers and the UK’s leading equine insurer, Petplan Equine, is calling on the equine world to recognise the invaluable work of equine charities by nominating their favourite for the 2014 Petplan and ACDH Animal Charity Awards.

The awards were launched last year by Petplan in partnership with the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) to recognise the hard work, dedication and commitment of animal charities and not-for-profit organisations, their employees and volunteers.

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The awards are for charities based in the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands. Among the equine charities nominated last year were Redwings Horse Sanctuary, HorseWorld, Racehorse Rescue Centre, Seven Acre Horse Sanctuary and Veteran Horse Welfare.

Three finalists for each category will be selected by an impartial and independent panel of key industry representatives and will be invited to attend the Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Awards evening in May where the winners will be announced.

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Obituary

Brenda Campbell

different guises for the rest of his career.

Brenda chose not to return to full time employment, choosing instead to look after her young family. They settled in Lutterworth and Brenda returned to her sport, sometimes out playing badminton until 2 in the morning.

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Brenda Campbell.

Her daughter Larissa Whiley has sent this appreciation of Brenda’s life.

Brenda Jean Campbell was born Brenda Jean Miller on 29th August 1942 in Carshalton, Surrey, to proud parents Doris and Stanley. At the time she had two older brothers Roger and Tony. Her father returned from the war to his previous trade of butchery in west London and a family move to Northolt. Soon after, along came her younger brother Michael.

Brenda attended school in Northolt, and whilst being pretty bright, she excelled in sport. In winter she loved netball, playing for and captaining her school teams. In summer she concentrated on athletics where she was an excellent sprinter.

When she wasn’t at school, or on the sports field, she could be found playing out with friends usually with her younger brother in tow.

At the age of 15 Brenda was expected to contribute to the family income and so left school and took up a job at a local company as a comptometer operator.

Around this time Brenda’s father who managed a butchers shop in Whitton, Twickenham, had a stroke of good fortune. The lady who owned the shop passed away, and her son, who was a senior Civil Servant had no interest in the butchery trades, and so decided to give the shop to Brenda’s father. He also recommended that Brenda applied to the civil service, which she duly did and took a position at the Ministry of Aviation in London’s West End. Brenda still continued her love of athletics and joined Ealing Ladies Athletic club, where she ran for the club at White City.

She also threw herself into her work and became quite active in the civil service clerical union. She was always one to follow her beliefs, even if they made life more difficult for her. On one occasion whilst working in a department dealing with a top secret missile project, she attended a nuclear disarmament march at Aldermarston with her then boyfriend from the same department. When their bosses found out she was lucky to keep her job, fortunately he was not so lucky and was fired, closing off that particularly friendship and making way for a new one. In September 1961 Brenda met Neil, a young boy who had walked out of school and had taken, as he saw it, a temporary job in the civil service without even telling his mum.

For Neil, it was love at first sight, but he

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had to convince Brenda that it was worth her even looking at him. He challenged her to a game of table tennis. She had to put the young upstart in his place, but instead they started a life long romance.

In 1963, Neil saw an advert for a computer programming course. Computing was in its infancy but Brenda, always one for a good opportunity, was insistent that he should follow it up. She even offered to help pay for it. An inspired decision by Brenda, not only did it lead to them getting engaged but provided the foundation for a wonderful life and the many adventures they would share.

In June 1964 Neil took a job in Dursley on the edge of the Cotswolds. He insisted Brenda went with him, and they fell in love with the place. It was 100 miles from London so they brought forward their wedding and on September 5th 1964 they were married. Brenda transferred to the civil defence training college at Falfield and they moved into their first home together in Wooton-under-edge, just outside Dursley.

Brenda’s love of sport continued, she and Neil joined badminton and tennis clubs, but Brenda the competitor was selected to represent the club in competitions. Neil would go and watch the matches, whilst in return Brenda would help Neil test programmes at work. Brenda continued to play badminton until she was 8 months pregnant and was stopped by the doctors.

On 25th July 1967 she had a tiny baby girl named Larissa Denise. Brenda always chided Neil for not being there at the birth, and being at a party instead. By the time she came out of hospital Neil had sold all her furniture as they were now to move across the pond to Canada.

The young family including their dog did not last in Canada for long, within 12 months they were back. Sadly they were unable to afford a house out there, thanks to good ole British politics devaluing the pound. In 1969 Neil settled into Rootes group where he stayed in it’s

On 11th November 1969, Brenda had another baby daughter Sharon Tracey.

Brenda had been in hospital for a couple of weeks with high blood pressure and so it was that Sharon completed the family.

In the next couple of years Brenda had to summon up all her strength as with 2 young children, she found herself with a very sick husband. She spent a lot of time at Neil’s bedside following his lung surgery. He pulled through and whilst convalescing, Brenda insisted he built some bedroom wardrobes, and so he returned to work as quickly as possible.

Life was about to change. In August 1972 the family moved into Monks Kirby where they stayed until 2002. Brenda continued with her sport, still playing both badminton and tennis, but now her new friend Valerie rekindled a childhood love for animals.

Together they picked wallflowers to earn enough money to buy their first pony, Rompus, who they kept in the field behind their houses in Bell Lane. Valerie taught us all to ride, and Brenda coached us all in tennis, netball, discus, javelin and just about any other sport you could think of.

Sharon and Robin (who became the son Brenda never had) were the best at ball sports and she loved the fact that they both made it to county level, Robin in tennis and Sharon in tennis and netball.

Brenda continued with her tennis, joining the WI purely for the tennis tournament.

She won through to the finals and played on the hallowed ground of the All England Club, Wimbledon. She threw herself into village life, helping out with sports at school, a member of the church council, a member of the village hall committee and Guide captain for the first Monks Kirby Girl Guides. She would do anything for anyone. To make some additional money she did the village milk round, helped out with the post deliveries and did meals on wheels, and so she knew everyone.

We would often have the local priest for Sunday dinner and Christmas was always a time for taking in the lonely. Friends were always welcome, and didn’t seem to matter if they stayed for 1 minute or for 1 lifetime.

All this going on, and the horses kept on galloping through. Neil and Brenda purchased the field at the bottom of Bell Lane. The number of horses increased along with many other animals, ducks, chickens, goats, the occasional sheep and pigs and even a rescued turkey. Around 1980/81 Valerie was introduced to Long Distance Riding, and so inevitably was Brenda as crew. With Valerie now living in

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Somerset, Brenda worked with me to get our little mare fit and in 1982, I did my first 40 mile pleasure ride. You have probably got the picture by now, but Brenda would never do anything by half.

She threw herself into long distance riding. Although she did ride and compete occasionally she was much happier on the ground. She became arguably Britain’s best backup crew, firstly for Valerie and then for me, when in 1987 with her help and assistance I won the British endurance riding championships.

Brenda got involved in the organisation of the long distance riding arm of the British Horse Society, helped to see it move into the British Endurance Riding Association under the umbrella of the BEF, and eventually merge with the Endurance Horse and Pony Society and become Endurance GB. She also worked tirelessly organising and helping others organise local and major rides.

In 1990, Endurance riding as it was now known, was included in the first world equestrian games in Stockholm Sweden. Britain was sending a team and Brenda was asked to crew for a little pony called Alfie and his owner Lilla Wall. Alfie and Lilla not only came 10th overall in the championships, but thanks to Brenda’s tireless efforts, Alfie also won the prestigious award for Best Condition.

In 1993, Brenda was one of the main driving forces in the organisation of Britain’s first hosting of the European endurance championships in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. She seemed to find her forte in getting businesses and individuals to part with their money and sponsor the event in some form or another. It was a great success, made even more so by a home win.

Over the next few years Brenda campaigned to get the FEI (the international governing body for equestrian disciplines) to hold a championships for under 21s. In 1997 she and her team made up of great friends and family organised the first ever under 21 European endurance championships. This was possibly her proudest moment.

Brenda went on to become the British chef d’equipe at the European championships in Elvas, Portugal in 1999 steering the team to a silver medal.

In 2002, Brenda and Neil left Monks Kirby and moved to Peatling Parva. Brenda continued her work with endurance, and just a few months after moving, as chef d’equip for a second time, she took the team to the World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain. She enjoyed her small animals too, particularly her goats, geese and chickens which she kept in the small paddock behind their house. Brenda moved on to encouraging her granddaughter Rachel into the world of horses by buying her a pony to be kept with Larissa at Home Farm.

Brenda’s greatest quality in life was her strength of character.

Her independence, honesty and ability to fight for what she believed in. Unfortunately, it was probably also her biggest downfall, as it was this quality that caused her to resign from the board of EGB, and then later to refuse and even fight against the help she so desperately needed, when suffering from her debilitating disease.

The Welsh ChampionshipRelaunched!

Well- welcome to “Take 2”! Unfortunately due to the horrendous weather of 2012 the planned Welsh Championship 2 day 120 km Ride at Mynydd Machen had no Challengers. So..back to the drawing board for 2014 and beyond...

The Welsh Championship will now comprise 5 Classes as follows: Mynydd /Mountain Class- awarded to the High Point Rider and Horse combination Prize for 1st place and Rosette for 2nd Coed/ Woodland Class- awarded to the High Point Rider and Horse combination counting Rides of up to 50km only Afon/River Class-awarded to the High point Young Rider and Horse combination Cwm/Valley Class awarded to the High Point Junior Rider and Horse combination There will be prizes for the winners and rosettes for runners-up Cwymraeg/ Welsh Class-awarded to High Point Rider and Horse combinations from Wales – with prizes rosettes for the High point Junior, Young and Senior Riders Qualifying Rides for 2014 are : Wentwood in Spring- 16th March Mynydd Machen-4th May Pen Ddol y Gader -18th May Trawscoed ( a NEW Ride)-29th May Wentwood in Summer -17th June The Red Dragon – 3rd,4th,5th Oct To qualify a minimum of 3 Single Day GERs by the same Ride Horse and Rider must be completed and NO MORE than 2 days at the Red Dragon will count Any EGB registered member and horse Rider and Horse combination will automatically be entered once they enter the minimum number of qualifying Rides. -If the Rider is competing more than 1 horse the one entered in the majority of Classes will be considered eligible Wentwood is an early season Ride in mostly Forestry and woodland but with stunning views on Gray Hill, which when run in Summer will ride rather differently Mynydd Machen is a mixture of quiet country lanes , some Forestry and woodland and moorland with some steep climbs!

Pen ddol y Gader is in Red Kite country- again a few lanes, a little bit of forestry and lots of fantastic going over the beautiful Llanllwni Mountain.

Trawscoed is a new Ride near Aberystwyth – so a new challenge to be enjoyed!And if you haven’t been to Red Dragon – well you need to go for the experience and to create your own description!

Basically all the Welsh Rides share a challenge but with some of the best going and most breathtaking views of all EGB Rides !

The Sponsors are the well established Plas Equestrian ( run by partners Lise Cooke and Gill Green)- the Welsh based makers and suppliers of a large range of endurance equipment, driving harness show bridles and halters – in addition to supplying training and schooling aids. The full range is made in Wales using first grade Sedgwicks leather, BioThane or polypropelene webbing. All sizes are catered for and a bespoke service is available Plas equestrian are based in the heart of Welsh Cob country and hence their products are durable and hard wearing- tough like cobs!

The winners of the Welsh Championship will be announced at the Red Dragon Ride Awards Ceremony held at Builth Wells in the first weekend of October The Co-ordinator is Hilary Cuming (hillstart@talktalk.net) for any queries

Obituary

Philip Toothill An Appreciation appearance in a fashion show as one of the models. Philip took the ribbing in his stride and actually bought the jacket he modelled, looked very smart he did

Philip wandered into horses in much the same way as he wandered through life.

A kind and considerate man his friends were many and he decided, since they were mostly interested in riding, he would join in. He knew nothing about horses and hadn’t had a riding lesson in his life, but he bought Sid (Sadruddin) a three year old!!! True to form after walking the streets of the local village for a while, he hopped on him bareback, with only a headcollar, and away he went. Sid was the love of his life and they were inseparable. He fell off only once, and that was when Sid tripped during an endurance ride. Sid was a bit knocked about and Philip broke his wrist (although he didn’t tell anyone at the time) Philip wouldn’t be administered to until the vet had stitched Sid up and he had travelled him home. He never did get his wrist seen to but his abiding memory of that day was the kindness shown him by the other riders in the race who wouldn’t continue until man and horse were ok.

That’s endurance for you.

In 1995 Philip and a few friends travelled to London to ‘have a go’ at the Arab Marathon. It was to be held in Windsor Park and would, for the first time, have a vet gate mid ride.

Philip fairly wandered around the course seemingly not too interested in ‘racing’. However, as Tony Pavord was to comment later, he was a joy to watch as he sauntered into the vet gate in the last group, only to ‘wander’ out again with the lead horses. He came fifth!!

When health problems meant he had to give up horses he thought he might like to holiday on cruise ships, which he did every January, sometimes taking three months at a time. He sold his business and retired; growing orchids and latterly playing bowls with a local club.

His playing partner has said he was a good and true friend, something everyone who knew him would agree with.

Rest in peace Philip

Philip stabled at the Northroyd Stud in Halifax west Yorkshire and was taken with a young horse called Northroyd Aslam who he took to shows, dressed up in Arabian finery (winning the class) and even lent him to a young girl to be leadout for the British Team at the European Endurance Championships in Nottingham.

He joined Endurance Horse and Pony Society in the early 80’s and rode over 1500 miles, moving through the distances up to ERs and enjoying the companionship and the riding, whether winning or not.

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A Tale of Three Zayin’s

By Jennifer Pierson On the 1st of August 2003 Encantado was born at Paul Simmon’s Zayin stud in North Devon. He was a late foal due his mum Aliesha not being keen on boys, she was eventually AI’d from the champion Argentinean race stallion Karmah, renowned for passing on his good temperament. Three weeks previously a filly foal had been born at the stud named Sakeena Sky, also by Karmah. The foals were the best of friends Foreground Encantado with Sakeena Sky When Sky was three months old she was rejected by her mother and Aliesha took on the role of adoptive mother and raised and fed her with Encantado until they were eight months old. .

At ten months Encantado, stable name Joey or Joe, came to live with me at Bovey Tracey, originally as company for my old boy Kasrin whilst Al Aasi was away race training, but Kasrin took one look at the youngster and said no don’t come near me!. Undeterred Joe just said ok and got on with the job of eating, of course they became friends after that.

Joe was quick to learn new things, one was to shuffle his feet and stand in an exaggerated show horse pose to the command of ’FEET’. A few years later I took him to a Mary Bromily clinic, when she came to look at him, he decided to do ‘FEET’ of his own accord, where upon she said very disparagingly “ someone has taught him show horse pose” oops!

Meanwhile Sakeena Sky Zayin went into Arab Racing, Paul being a keen supporter.

She made her racecourse debut at Exeter in 2008 and raced consistently, culminating in a win in 2010.

Joe did his first training ride at Camelford in 2010 , then his first competitive ride at Boconnoc, where he earned the first grade one rosette I had ever received. That was the start.

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younger daughter Heather aged 43, and two weeks later had to have my old boy Kasrin PTS aged 31, but its true what they say, Bob and other horses and animals got me through it ,as how ever much you want to, you can’t just give up.

By now Joe had upgraded to open and we met up with Paul and Sakeena Sky at Boconnoc, where they were entering their first endurance ride. Also Paul’s friend Liz had bought Kumara Zayin from him and was doing well with her. At the end of July we entered the 65k Ermin class at Cirencester and out of a field of 34 came second to that year’s supreme champion.

Then we were on the victorious Southwest Inter regional team, Joe getting top marks

in his class and winning me an Aerowear base top ( still wearing it!) Next stop Red Dragon and we came second in the Dragons Egg. The end of the year we attempted the Arab marathon, came in a close fourth.

2012 we helped the Southwest team win the Inter regional’s again on a scorching hot day in August, thank goodness for Bob and the team crewing as I was melting!. No problem for Joe though, Grade one with a finish HR of 34!.

2013 I decided to upgrade Joe to advanced, but first we entered the Exmoor Experience at Golden Horseshoe, where he stormed home both days through the worst weather Exmoor could throw at us, bogs, rivers, rain and howling winds to record the

fastest time and won Gold, best condition Trophy and £100 Jimmy Mac Memorial Award…Awesome!.

On to Three Rivers…our first attempt at corralling, all went well, grade one and Joe now Advanced.

He was a total star in his first CER at Boconnoc, the first loop I thought was run at Marathon speed! but we presented within two minutes and after hold was off again with just Shannon and her fab pony Bomber, ditto third loop, Shannon and I took it steady, but when we came to the finish she was gone and we came in just behind to be second.

August saw us on the Cornish team for the Celtic Challenge and what a ride he gave me in the 80k CER Barbury Chase, 25 starters and we came in second at a speed of 19.12 with a finishing HR of 43, so proud of him, helping the Cornish win the Challenge.

Wasn’t sure whether to go for another race ride, but he came out of that one so well and with Paul’s encouragement we entered the Gold Achievement 100k ride at Cirencester, for horses in their first year of CER’s. There were 3 entries, Zayin Encantado, Sakeena Sky Zayin and Kumara Zayin.

How great it was that 10 years later the adoptive siblings were lining up together, what a credit to Paul’s breeding programme. We were started with the Denbigh Slate entries of which there were 7 with our 3 made 10 starters in all. Paul, Liz and I thought we would take the first loop steady, but Joe was having none of that and we arrived back at the vet gate with 2 riders from the Denbigh class 15 mins before we were expected!. Second loop went well we met up with different people on route…. that’s what I love about endurance riding, everyone is so friendly. Our friend Trena was helping Bob at crew points and vet stops which was great. Third loop had a slight hiccup when I couldn’t make sense of markings, after going down a track realized it was wrong, when I turned round another girl was puzzling too, however Joe insisted it was straight up the ride and he was right!

Out on the fourth loop on our own Joe was getting a bit slow towards the end, until another rider came along behind and we were off again, he powered up the hill to the road and over, cantering through to the finish . What a boy!! Winner at a speed of 14.81 and a finish HR of 40/40. Sakeena Sky Zayin and Paul second with Kumara Zayin and Liz third. What a great story!

We ended the year winning the Glory trophy and we were runner up in 3 other awards at our Southwest awards dinner.

We then won the Windard trophy for horses in their first year of CERs at the main EGB awards evening.

What a year and what a horse !!

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4000km -Just an ordinary horse – setbacks and all!

By Janthea Newman I am so proud of my horse Aden Silver Moonlight -at 16 she has just clocked up 4000km – 96 completions, 40 at Grade1 (each well-earned as she hasn’t a naturally low pulse). She came into my life as a 5yo unhandled small chestnut Crabbet Arab – rescued from a death sentence….. Nothing about her stands out, but she’s gentle and surefooted (with an innate ability even on the most difficult terrain to pick the best route) so she’s always a joy to ride. Her preference is trot (everywhere) rather than canter.

For 10 years we’ve enjoyed some fabulous 40 & 50km graded rides in Wessex, South West, Cotswold, Offa’s Dyke, Mid South and Wales. Like most horses she has ‘issues’ which, over the years by trial and error, we’ve learned to manage, generally there’s an answer as long as you realise what the real question or issue is.

Her Novice season in 2004 started inauspiciously with the shivers (I’d not had an Arab before) resulting in ’just a completion’ at Forest of Dean, followed next ride by retiring miles from anywhere with a ‘spread plate’. Thereafter things fell into place with a run of 6 Grade 1s.

In 2005 full of anticipation (15 rides) memorable events were 2 days of riding at Berkshire Downs and Red Dragon and at Rufus Relay getting lost in the Forest at 7 in the evening - memorable for all the wrong reasons – but still a Grade3.

After upgrading to Advanced in 2006 -by doing just 2x 64km (both Grade 1) - I soon realised that we’d rather have a family riding companion than a crew who’d rather be riding….

Husband and I realised that with a full working we just didn’t have the time or inclination to train for racing or longer distances. So we’ve settled to just enjoying riding our horses ‘in their natural pace’, achieving good speeds and good grades whenever possible. Experience has taught us that when horses are involved best laid plans tend to fall apart, so we look forward to each and every ride in turn throughout the season –often competing on consecutive weekends. Our social calendar gives priority to EGB rides with only the most important family events getting in the way. Over the years we’ve done anywhere between 9 and 17 rides each year.

Generally after a run of good luck things go wrong….. so in 2007 with only 2 passes and 3 fails for lameness (same leg) she was off for the rest of the season to resolve a curb. We bought Mountedgcumbe Maestro as my replacement ride, but that’s another story……

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Competing at Red Dragon 2012 Photo courtesy of West End Photography Then back to form in 2008 12 passes, with just one fail due to mudfever (a week before the Red Dragon end of season party) but we went to Dragon anyway, and ended the year with success! 2009 saw 11 completions - but then ended with 3 lame failures. A number of failures in 2010 (including a nasty fall on tarmac at Cirencester with a month lay-off for the wounds to heal) were interspersed with success. My paranoia about vetting increased as each time it was the same leg. Having been on board I was sure she wasn’t ‘lame’ – she just wasn’t right - and we almost gave up endurance! She was no longer my surefooted darling.

I knew the new farrier was the weak link but just could not pin it down. Despite my requests he would not shorten her feet – hence the loss of surefootedness, but that was not the whole story. The real truth dawned when I rode out alongside her, on our other horse - I could see her problem immediately- collapsed right hind heel which in turn had been causing a sore back . Duff farrier kicked into touch……

What a difference a good farrier makes 2011 was her best year to date – 17

passes (9xgrade1), Gold at Golden Horseshoe Experience (2x40km) and first in Dragon’s Days over 3 days.

“When all’s going right, watch out – and don’t make plans”: 2012 she succumbed to the cough. It wouldn’t resolve – so only 2 rides that year, and unfortunately the cough returned in February 2013 to prevent us supporting the new 3x40km class at Golden Horseshoe. However, following a delayed start, 2013 has been very good – 9 passes, with the highlight being Grade 1 in a 2 day 66km class, and with my husband,also winning the Pairs class. And of course she’d clocked up her 4000km, then went on to earn a further Grade 1 at Camelford at the amazing speed of 13kph – second fastest of the day!!

So fingers crossed for 2014 for our very special but ‘ordinary’ horse. Do check out what mileage your horse has accumulated – you might be surprised- and then you too can acknowledge your success without doing ‘top flight classes’……….. just give your horse the opportunity to shine, and bask in the reflected glory!

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YOUNG RIDERS

Firstly, a huge well done to all the young riders who received awards at the national AGM and to those who have received awards from their local group! We hope this season has been rewarding and wish everyone good luck for 2014. Now to introduce ourselves…

The young riders are a very diverse group of 8 - 21 year olds who all have a passion for endurance. Every year we have a fun-filled camp, squad training weekends and we send a GB team to a European or World Championships.

They are all a fantastic experience and at least one of them will suit every young rider. At our recent AGM, we elected regional representatives, who are going to try and make young riders even better!

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Name: Beth Stokes Age: 18 Local group: Leicestershire and Rutland Role: Chair Email: bethanystokes96@gmail.com I have been competing in endurance for 6 years. My greatest achievements are: completing a 90km 1* in 2010 with Maximillion and bringing my youngster, Emir, through the ranks of endurance, qualifying to advanced in July of this year. I have 2 horses, Maximillion and Emir. Max is a 16 year old, 15.3hh, grey Arab. He is an ex-arab racer and after having a short break from competing, he started back this year with 2 small GERs. I am hoping to do a few PF rides with him next season, getting back into the bigger distances. Emir is a 7-year-old, 16hh, grey Arab. I have owned him since 2011 and upgraded him to advanced this year. Next season, I plan on entering him into some ERs and possible doing a FEI 1*. I am currently doing my A-levels and then going to university in 2014 to study Law. I have learnt so much through my involvement with the young riders and it’s great to know there are always people there to offer you help and advice. I love being part of the young riders and really want to encourage others to participate Name: Amber Sole Age: 17 Role: North Representative Email: amber-166@hotmail.com I live in Hull in East Yorkshire. I started doing pleasure rides in endurance at the age of 8 and started doing competitive distances at the age of 10. I’m in my second year of college studying at Bishop Burton doing an extended diploma in equine management. I have two main horses, Basford Showman- he is an Anglo Arab and I have owned him for 4 years and we have done up to 160km over two days and also completed a 90km FEI 1* in 2011. Last year we came third in the

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young rider championship and we were junior champion 2010. My other horse is one I have recently bought, known as Hoofy or Hoofbeatstour. He is a pure bred TB and has done both hurdle and flat racing. I managed to do three novice rides at the end of last season to upgrade him to open. Hopefully I will be able to get him up to advanced next season.

Name: Bella Fricker Age: 17 Group: Cromwell Role: Midland’s Representative Email: bella.fricker@hotmail.co.uk Horses: Polly 1 and Soviet Star Past and future plans: I have been participating in endurance since I was 13 and this has been on my Connemara pony Polly 1. Together we have done 1600km and she has been absolutely superb! In 2011 we bought Soviet Star from the field, when he was nine, and had to re-back him, so we spent 2013 season learning how to stop, go and steer as well as managing a few rides. For 2014 Polly is going to be taking more of a laid-back approach to endurance as she will be 18 whilst I expect Tsar (Soviet Star) to up his game and hopefully do an 80km! The reason I want to be a YR representative is because I have aspirations to be on the main EGB board one day in the future.

Name: Katie Bedwin Age: 15 Role: South Representative Email: katiebedwin@yahoo.co.uk I currently have two horses; Burfield Red Dragon, a 15year old part bred Arab and Elayla, a 7year old pure bred Arab. I have competed up to FEI 2 Star and am part of the Young Rider squad. I became a Young Rider representative because I want to share my love of Endurance and encourage more young people to get involved with the sport. Please contact me

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The Young Rider Squad is a group of young riders aged 14 – 21, who have ridden over 80km and have International competition aspirations.

Each year we have two squad training weekends and send a team of qualified riders to a European or World Championships. The squad weekends are run at the beginning and end of the season and they are a great way to meet new people, learn new things and build on team work skills.

The current squad of; Penny Amond Brett Corcoran Lauren Mills Katie Bedwin Kate Atkinson Andrew Theodorou Amber Barnicoat Laura Brown Vicky Carter James Dickinson Alice Loten Fionnghuala Paterson Iain Paterson Tilly Hepburn Wright Caitlin Theodorou Amber Sole Beth Stokes Would really welcome any new members to the squad!

Please do contact your local rep. They are there for you and are more than willing to help you in any way they can! We will do our best to keep you updated through our magazine pages and social media but if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us! Remember to ‘like’ the Endurance GB Young Riders Facebook page and ‘follow’ us on twitter!

Name: Caitlin Theodorou Age: 18 Role: Wales Representative Email: caitlin.theodorou@btinternet.com For the last three years I have been competing at FEI level, completing 1* and 2* rides on my 15hh Crabbet Arab ‘Sea Emerald’. I have been on the Welsh Home International and Celtic Challenge team five times. My greatest achievement was coming first in the 120km YR FEI race at Cirencester in 2011. Additionally, I have crewed my brother Andrew and his horse Jamal at the Young Rider European and World Championships at Mont le Soie, Belgium (2012) and Tarbes in France (2013). Next Year I hope to qualify to be up for selection for the European Championships in Italy. I am keen to help promote the sport and to encourage new, aspiring riders into the discipline.

Name: Andrew Theodorou Age: 18 Role: Wales Representative Email: atheodorou23@googlemail.com Your local representative is here to answer any questions and queries you might have.

Over the course of the year the Young Riders Committee are hoping to put on a few extra events to bring the young riders together, but until then don’t forget about our camp in the summer holidays and the Young Rider World Championships in Italy on 12th July. So make sure you get involved!

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Schadow - The One Hundred Gold Haflinger Yvonne Thomson. Grampian S.E.R.C.

2002 we did a camp ride, leading 3 other riders from Ballater to Tomintoul and back.

My love of the hills goes way back to my younger days. My whole family liked nothing better than trips to the Scottish hills - still do! This appears to have rubbed off on Schadow who still loves her weekend outings with friends and her

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Schadow was born on the 18th of April 1991 in Bedford. A pure bred Haflinger, she came up to Aberdeen as a two year old and at three was broken to harness then to riding at four. She was in a therapy riding school helping disabled children and adults to learn to ride. Many of the children would speak to the horses but not to other children; some just lived for their riding lesson and enjoyed being near horses. Schadow was a spooky mare and the stable girls often would end up leading her home as the children had had a fright from her. I enjoyed hacking her out, laughing at her when she started her nonsense. In October of ‘95 I took her to the Balloch for her first pleasure ride. We rode with a friend and just managed to make the time with minutes to spare; the last two to come in.

She was then, fat and very hairy.

The next year she learned her job doing eleven pleasure rides wining the Pleasure Ride Trophy for 1996. Little did I know this was just the start of a very long journey.

We met some walkers back in the woods, almost running them down on a bend at the canter. A quickly apology, then on to the Finish for a Gold. A terrific weekend in good company.

In 1999 we completed sixteen competitive rides. We went to the Scottish Championships at beautiful Traquair mostly for the social side of things, but also did a 20 mile ride on the Saturday.

The countryside there is stunning and very challenging with a plethora of steep grassy hills - not a bit like Grampian’s forests and stony ground. Schadow took off in pursuit of a horse in the distance, and went cantering down the Minchmoor road.

I was glad there where lots of gates on the course, allowing me to get her back under control. At the top of the hill we passed the Three Brethren, mighty big cairns dating back to the sixteenth century. The splendid views from up there are a bonus.

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We did a similar camp ride in 2003 from Mar Lodge to Blair Atholl. 24 miles down the Tilt to Blair Atholl and back in a big loop past Fealar Lodge, through the Alt Garbh Buie and Back to Mar Lodge, a distance of 55 miles in all. August saw us at the Scottish Championships in Kelso and vetted out slightly lame at 20 miles. At home my Vet confirmed this, X-rays and a scan showed bone spavin. A series of injections at the joint and a long, slow recovery until January 2004. Starting with 15 minute walks leading up to 1 hour walks until she was sound again. We did an 11 mile Pleasure ride at Kirkhill and finished sound. What a relief!

Miles changed to Kilometres.

We finished the year on 2343 Km which translates to 1455 miles in old money.

In 1997 we started to go to 20 mile rides, as they were known then. We also travelled to Tayside and Highland branches and we were hooked, achieving our BTF at Ardersier. I was so happy that Schadow took to it and enjoyed her trips to new places.

In 1998 she had a year off from Endurance and produced a foal

by Nelson, a Haflinger stallion.

Schadow herself is an Elite mare having successfully passed at 3 years old, the very demanding standard set by the Haflinger Society of Great Britain, and carries the prestigious the “H” and Edelweis brands.

with just short of 1000 competitive miles but won the Exmoor Trophy at Central AGM for most points ridden in rides not above 50Km in a single season.

annual excursions on the Silver Boot. As soon as she sees the trailer tailgate down, she walks right in as if to say, “Where are we off to today, Mum?” In July 2003 Roger and Brenda Searle put on a ride at Morven, a big hill behind Ballater; very challenging terrain. We took the horses to 1947 feet, passed Morven Lodge. The big house has gone but all the buildings like the kennels are still maintained by the estate. The shooting parties must have been a sight to see.

Lots of Highland ponies to transport the food, drink and necessary luxuries for the toffs! A bit further on, towards the Lecht, there are the remains of what was once a sizeable hamlet, now abandoned to the grass and juniper. We finished the year

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We did 8 Rides. I tried 2 Race Rides and decided that it was not our thing. We did our first STQ at Novar and our second at Smallburn. I went back to Smallburn in July to do a gated ride of 81 Km with Lynda Keeler. We came fifth.

It was a learning curve. After doing another Race Ride at Grampian Castles with Lynda over Bennachie and back, coming in 4th equal with Lynda, I felt that we were ready to tackle our Gold Thistle Final at Aviemore in June. At the mass start there, I decided to hang back and go at our own pace.

Schadow saw everyone else flying off and bucked me off as if to say, “Well! Let’s Go!” So we went! No one had told her that she was a 15 year old !

I was riding alone around Loch Morlich, through Rothiemurchus Forest to Feshie Bridge to the halfway halt and vetting.

Schadow was full of herself, enjoying the pace overtaking horses. She does love the Highland tracks and forests. We finished the 83Km at a speed of 12.09 Kph and achieving our Gold Thistle Final. I was so proud of my little horse for doing that.

Horses will not do that unless they want to, and boy did she want to!

At the end of 2006 she was awarded a goblet with her head engraved on it for having done 3000KM

Scottish Endurance Riding Club

10 rides in 2007, 9 in 2008 and 13 in 2009.

All enjoyable for Schadow and me.

2010.I decided to go for it in earnest.

Schadow was now a spritely 19 year old and very fit. Starting in March at Tayside the Fowlis ride with Arlene, we got Gold.

Then up to Spean Bridge with Les, my long-suffering husband and chief Gofer.

We stayed in a hostel and Schadow stabled with Ruaridh Ormiston. I rode this one with Vivien Taylor on Little Bill (real name Utters Hill) an exceptionally talented and tough Exmoor. Vivien and Bill have amassed a huge number of miles and Little Bill is a year older than Schadow.

Quite a character our Bill! I really enjoy riding with them. We had stayed at Fort Augustus with Vivien and rode the hills around there - fabulous! At the Spean Bridge venue we parked in a very muddy field with stock at the other end. The ride goes along the Caledonian Canal towpath and under, yes under, the canal via a tunnel which I didn’t know existed.

We rode a big loop on the hills, then back across on the Moy Bridge, the only original Thomas Telford bridge left over the canal, with a cheery wave from the bridge operator. We rode past the Venue then up over a moor and down to a disused railway line on the side of a steep gorge

Endurance

- no guard rail and a big drop to the river - no place for a spooky horse. Schadow and Little Bill took no notice as Bill went on at his normal SCI speed. No time for sightseeing. All in all a spectacular and splendid weekend in great company and yes, we got gold.

All in, we did 21 rides that year, winning the Highest points, 310; Highest horse/ rider combination., most Golds = 13, most Golds under 50 Km, highest non-Arab and highest points for native breed. At the Central AGM we won the AlliBalliBee Gold Cup, Border Trails Intermediate Trophy and a 4,500 Km Rosette. Our mantelpiece was covered and I was so proud of my little horse.

2011.We kicked off in April at Fort William, staying overnight with Vivien. The day started cold and dreich, the Venue was at the Mart, so we had proper toilets and Admin set up at the entrance. We set off in rain on good tracks with views of snowy tops on the mountains, Brrrrr! The sun came out as we ascended, then rain, then sun. Bit of a mixed bag, but the scenery was incredible. We both got Gold, a grand start to the year.

got 16 Golds. Again, Highest points horse/rider 277, most Golds under 50 Km, highest Non-Arab, highest native and an engraved Trophy for 5000 Km and the Longevity Award at Central AGM. An amazing two years, the best ever for us.

2012. Schadow was now 20 years old.

We joined N.E. Scotland Trec – a new discipline for us and something to pique Schadow’s interest - and mine! So now we have both SERC and Trec to keep us motivated. My little horse loves her Trec as much as Endurance. Trec also helps us both to keep fit over early winter, a bonus when SERC rides kick off in Springtime.

2013.We rode away from home a lot, 9 rides in all. In August we did Ninestanes, a tough 32Kms up hills, across moors then up more hills and got Gold with a heartbeat of 46 to reach Schadow’s 100th Gold. We went on to do three more 30km rides getting three more Golds before the end of the year. In 18 years of Endurance she has been lamed out only 3 times and, like most Haflingers, will keep going as long as I do, just to please me.

How could I not love my Golden Schadow?

Schadow and I completed 17 rides and

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Awards

2013 Endurance GB National Awards 1600km Distance Award

3200km Distance Award

Jamie-Son

Barbara Jordan

Summers Place Jumanji

Della Short

Open All Hours

Ann Dark

H S Exile

Judith Baynes

Kates Mate

Carri-Ann Dark

Moon Magician

Sue Taylor-Green

El Sabio

Ann Harrison

Khanspur

Jo Chisholm

Oliver Twist

Fiona Griffiths

Bizout

Hannah Lydon

Dear Kate

Fiona Griffiths

Rowberton Raindance

G. Elinore

Linda Brown

Loti du Caussanel

Robert Newall

Joy Savage Nicky Berry (Award from last year!)

Mostafanother R

Ruth Chadwick

Bonnie Safira

Jennifer Doxey

Moet

Ann Prince

Polly I

Isobella Fricker

Next In Line At Grangeway

Beti Gordon

Ibn Al Helal

Anita Gordon

Druimghigha

Andrea Champ

Cyrion

Jo Chisholm

Simeric Cassini

Hannah Lydon

Ghalib Zafir

Julie Martin

Re Steele Independent

Anne Anderson

Gladston Blaze

Anne Green

Island Elina

Sharon Button

Yawl Hillbilly

Kirsty Wiscombe

Sigmunt

Tracey Walthall

Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle

Kathy Carr

Shuwaiman Al Bahrain

Jenny Lees

Al Aasi

Jenny Pierson

Oakleazefarm Czako

Sue Rich

2400km Distance Award Wisespares Tempo

Helen Ganney

Silver Zourra

Nicola Sherry

Jamal

Annette Longland

Vavavoom

Ann Dark

Zim Nazka

Jackie Lloyd

Déjà vu

Ann Harrison

Stagborough Eliza

Camilla Mascall

Oreci de Tenelles

Jeanette Bennett

Summer Mistral

Caroline Cowley

Spanish Minx

Bethan Jones

El Shaddia

Geraldine White

C S Corinthian

Claire Richards

LTF Kalisha

Sue Headland

Basford Showman

Allyson Sole

Oakleaze Farm Czareko

Claire Harris

Rassam

Anne Booth

Asoka Tosca

4000km Distance Award Aden Silver Moonlight

Janthea Newman

Crystal Eyas

Susan Marriott

Burfield Red Dragon

Rosemary Attfield

Merlyn

Liz Whiteley

4800km Distance Award Doyenne

Kate Curry

Dubai Valentino

Tristan Bishop

Eskar

Kirsty Wiscombe

Wrightfield Omar

Cheryl Wallace

5600km Distance Award Squire

Gaynor Jones

Cwrtycando Zues

Sarah Ollis

6400km Distance Award Ptolamaeus

Carol Jones (Award from last year, receiving 2 this year)

7200km Distance Award Peterbrook Sunset Surprise

Carolyn Cummings

Cardinal Panache

Julia Harman

Ptolamaeus

Carol Jones

8000km Distance Award Grey Medlar

Jo Chisholm

Sheer Versatility AHS EGB Novice Award, is for the highest placed member of either the AHS or EGB, riding an AHS-registered Novice horse aged 6 or older in its first year of endurance.

Karen Day and Aberllwyd Satra Ferishal Triophy, It is to be presented to a registered pure bred arab Endurance horse, whose owner is a member of the Arab Horse Society.

Carri-Ann Dark and Kate’s Mate

Awards

Collee Trophy

KBIS Pleasure Ride Trophy

Awarded to the horse / rider combination registered for the competition which gains the most points in Pleasure Rides run by EGB, SERC, BHS and the BHS affiliated Riding Clubs.

1 2nd 3rd st

Sue Abbott James McIntosh Keith Beaney & Andrea Hindson

Ammanvalley Comet Samé Hafael Pencampwr & Chevet Gypsy Gold

915km 828km 683km

Boston Bay Cup

Awarded to the horse registered at Wetherbys gaining the most points in all types of rides 1st 2nd 3rd

More Confusion Heather Whiteley Thea’s Lass Victoria Ham Chunkys Last Nicole Pink Chance

1406.5 549.0 346.0

Awarded to the most successful horse / pony bred by its current owner who must be an Endurance GB member Yawl Hillbilly

2nd

Summer Mistral Terminators Dream

3rd

Kirsty Nadine Wiscombe Caroline Cowley Carol Legg

2375.0 1920.0 1712.0

Awarded to the registered pure bred British Native Pony gaining the most points in all types of rides.

2nd

3rd

Peterbrook Sunset Surprise Steele Independent Simply Dennis

Carolyn F Cummings 1620.0 Anne Anderson

1276.0

Sue Gregg

907.0

Sam Weller Trophy

Awarded to the horse / pony gaining the most points in Graded Rides of 45km or less. Points from longer rides do not count. Novice horses are not eligible.

1st

Merlyn

2nd

Moet

3rd

Simply Dennis

Elizabeth Maud Whiteley Richard-Bradley Hancock Sue Gregg

733.0 707.5 697.0

Peter Ball Trophy

Awarded to the Junior Rider gaining the most points riding more than one horse 1st

Charlotte Chadwick

2nd

Katherine Bertram

3rd

Saffron Bishop

Mostafanother R, Prukamzan & Hazelcroft Gosens Tsar Marcus Aurelius & Autumn’s Child Ty Shute Meadow & Safwa

2552.0

3rd

Tess Wheldon Saffron Bishop Woodie Woodpecker

3rd

Redwings Milky Way Jula Royal Phoenix

Keighley Pomroy

407.0

Shanade Holmes

173.0

3rd

Royal Lord Trophy

Awarded to the horse / pony, 7 years old and over, competing in their first season at Open level, and gaining the most points in Graded Rides of 65km or less 1st

Eas Boadicea

Ella Bunting

1229.5

2nd

Keen Pleasure Touch Of Frost

Charles Newman Hilary L Kaye

808.5 771.5

Cotswold Trophy

Awarded to the pony (14.2hh and under) and Senior Rider combination gaining the most points in all types of rides.

1st

Bizout

Glackmore Boy Ty Shute Meadow Caitlin Reeves

Ann Harrison Déjà Vu & Shoshana Susan C Speed Silver Tariba, Destinys Child & Ja Noor Linda Kidd Gnocchi & Drastik With A K

Hannah L M Lydon

2861.0

2nd

Foxghyll’s Folly Kathleen M Mcghee 2355.0 Peterbrook Sunset Carolyn F Cummings 1620.0 Surprise

Jasper Trophy

Awarded to the horse / pony gaining the most points in their three best Graded Rides. Points from all classes at Golden Horseshoe do not count.

1st

Ghalib Zafir

2nd

Zoe’s Flight

3rd

Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle

Julie Martin (And Emma Martin) Amber Sole (And Allyson J Sole) Kathy Carr

1286.0 1258.0 1182.0

Ragham Trophy

Awarded to the horse / pony ridden by Young Rider(s) gaining the most points in Graded Rides.

1st

Basford Showman Amber Sole

1872

2nd

Eas Bodicea See You Sunday

1431.5 1384

3rd

Ella Bunting Amber Barnicoat

Regent Trophy

Awarded to the unregistered horse / pony gaining the most points in all types of rides.

2355.0s

802.0

2nd

Zoe’s Flight

2024.0

643.5

3rd

Amber IV

Amber Sole (And Allyson J Sole) Lynsey Bainbridge

1983.5

Cairo Trophy

583.5 518.5

Awarded to the Part Bred Arabian gaining the most points in all types of rides.

1st

Yawl Hillbilly

2nd 3rd

Summer Mistral Marlouf De Norvavre

Kirsty Nadine Wiscombe Caroline Cowley David Yeoman

2375.0 1920.0 1860.0

Mesaoud Trophy

Awarded to the Veteran Rider aged 60 or over gaining the most points in all types of rides.

2nd

2nd

Kathleen M Mcghee

Pickreed Masterpiece Trophy 1st

524.0

Foxghyll’s Folly

Awarded to the horse / pony and Junior Rider combination gaining the most points in Graded Rides of 45km or less.

2nd

Katherine Bertram

1st

Snowflake Trophy

1st

Autumn’s Child

3rd

Pitchford Trophy 1st

1st

3rd

Ross Trophy 1st

Awarded to the horse / pony and Junior Rider combination in their first year of competition, gaining most points in all Graded Rides.

2372.0 2330.5 2178.0

Awarded to the Pure Bred Arabian gaining the most points in all types of rides.

1st

Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle

Kathy Carr

3384.0

2nd

Bizout

Hannah L M Lydon

2861.0

3rd

Ghalib Zafir

Julie Martin (And Emma Martin)

2781.0

Awards

ENDURANCE GB ANNUAL AWARDS 2013 Awards presented by Minty Knowles 1) Novice Champion Rebecca Northover and Kal Baishakhi 2) Senior Champion Kathy Carr and Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle 3) Green Dragon Team winners 4) Junior Champion Charlotte Chadwick and Mostafanother R 5) Young Rider Champion Lauren Mills and Oakleaze Farm Czarko All photographs courtesy of David Saunders

6) Tricia Hirst (centre) organiser of the awards with family and friends

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Evening sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds

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Awards

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Awards

Talisman Trophy

Awarded to the horse / pony achieving the fastest speed in a 1-day 160km Competitive Endurance Ride in the current season (National Championships at Kings Forest in July) Vavavoom

Carri-Ann Dark

17.0

Windard Best New Horse Trophy

Awarded to the horse / pony gaining the most points in Competitive Endurance Rides in its first CER season.

1st

Zayin Encantado

Jenny Pierson

1078.0

2nd

Warrens Hill Kizmet

Alice Loten

1050.0

3rd

Terminators Dream

Lorna A Kidson

870.0

Young Rider Grand Prix Trophy

Awarded to the horse and Young Rider combination gaining the most points in Competitive Endurance Rides in the Endurance GB Ride Programme. Best three scores to count.

1st

Bashir Shamyr

Brett Corcoran

1570.0

2nd

Oakleaze Farm Czarko

Lauren Mills

1530.0

3rd

French Lieutenant

Dace Anna Sainsbury

1434.0

Green Dragon Lane Team Award

Awarded to the team of 4 horses, of which one nominated horse will only count rides of less than 48km, gaining the most points in all types of rides.

1st

Jeffmaur Trophy

Awarded to the horse and male rider combination gaining the most points in all types of rides.

1st

Marlouf De Norvavre

David Yeoman

1634.0

2nd

Sealeah Myranda

Harry J Adshead

1556.0

3rd

Sakeena Sky Zayin

Paul Simmons

1468.0

2nd

Distance Rider Trophy

Awarded to the Senior Rider gaining the most points in Competitive Endurance Rides in the current season riding more than one horse.s.

1st

Carri-Ann Dark

Vavavoom, Kates Mate & Sovereign IV

3888.0

3rd

7279.0

Lindum Imps Bizout

Hannah Lydon

Simeric Cassini

Bridie LydonTowle

Zim Nazka

Jacqueline Lloyd

Midget Gem

Karen Pammenter 5727.5

West Riding “B” Team Zoe’s Flight

Amber Sole

Basford Showman

Amber Sole

Hassam

Christine-Anne Hull

Taaqib

Allyson Sole 5619.5

Leicestershire Legups Mesiah

Val Cammock Sarah Porter

2nd

Caroline Cowley

Summer Mistral, Sadhira & Verano De Madrid

2190.0

Sweet Molly Malone Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle

Kathy Carr

3rd

Kirsty Nadine Wiscombe

Yawl Hillbilly & Ishtar Spirit

2068.0

Crystal Eyas

Susan Marriott

Phoenix Field Endurance Futurity Trophy

Adonis Trophy

Awarded to the horse / pony gaining the most points in Competitive Endurance Rides in the current season.

Three best scores to count.

1st

Summer Mistral

Caroline Cowley

1650.0

2nd

Vavavoom

Carri-Ann Dark

1594.0

3rd

Bashir Shamyr

Brett Corcoran

1570.0

Mellor Young Rider Trophy

Awarded to the Young Rider gaining the most points in Competitive Endurance Rides riding more than one horse.

1st

Lauren Mills

Oakleaze Farm Czarko & G Elinore

2504.0

2nd

Katie Louise Bedwin

Elayla & Burfield Red Dragon

1964.0

3rd

Brett Corcoran

Bashir Shamyr & Aristotle Bay

1880.0

Senior Grand Prix Trophy

Awarded to the horse / pony & rider combination gaining the most points in Competitive Endurance Rides in the current season.

1st

Silver Zourra

Nicola J Sherry

1864.0

2nd

Ben Shah

Larissa Whiley

1826.0

3rd

Yawl Hillbilly

Kirsty Nadine Wiscombe

1810.0

Presented by Dr & Mrs P Claridge. Awarded to the Endurance GB Member whose horse (foal to 3 year old) receives the highest score in the Endurance Discipline of the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Futurity Evaluations during the year.

1st

Shahkeira

Jo Claridge

2nd

LA Ruben

Val Lancashire

3rd

DD Zafirah Bint Shuwaiman

Carri-Ann Dark

9.23

8.58

The Whitbridge Merlin Memorial Trophy

Awarded to the highest placed horse / Young Rider combination, UK based (living and training in the UK) in the FEI World Young Rider rankings.

1st

Oakleaze Farm Czarko

Lauren Mills

47th

The Vlacq Khamul Memorial Trophy

Awarded to the highest placed horse / rider combination, UK based (living and training in the UK) in the FEI World Open Rider rankings.

1st

Kates Mate

Carri-Ann Dark

Borthwick Back-up Trophy

7th

Awarded by the Board of Directors to the most competent back-up crew or person in the current season James Coomber

Awards

National Assistance Award

A perpetual award to the “Unsung Hero”, someone who has given unfailing service to Endurance GB by way of help at rides or assistance in any other way or ways 1st

Judith Martin

Young Volunteer of the Year

An award for a Junior or Young Rider aged 21 or under who has given unfailing sevice to EGB by way of help at rides or assistance in any other way Ben Towle

Alec McGuiness Memorial Trophy

An award to the “Unsung Hero”, that is someone who has given unfailing service to Endurance GB by way of help at rides or assistance in any other way or ways Lynda Croft

Rosettes Direct Award

An award to the “Unsung Hero”, that is someone who has given unfailing service to Endurance GB by way of help at rides or assistance in any other way or ways Linda Kidd

John Yeates Memorial Bursary

A £100 bursary to be presented annually to a Young Rider to have reached 14 years but not to have attained his/her 19th birthday on 1 January in the relevant competition year

Retraining of Racehorses Endurance Championship

Awarded to the horse / pony gaining the most points in Competitive Endurance Rides in the current season.

Three best scores to count.

1st

Jack Dawson

Lorna Kidson

1605.0

2nd

See You Sunday

Amber Barnicoat

1384.0

3rd

Magic Powers

Valerie Bradshaw

950.0

G Putnik Trophy

Awarded to the ex-arab racehorse gaining the most points in all types of rides. The horse must have raced at least once to be eligible.

1

Barik

Abigail Tennant

2311.0

2nd

Terminators Dream

Lorna Kidson

1712.0

3rd

French Lieutenant

Dace Sainsbury

1660.0

Endurance GB FEI Championship

Awarded to the horse / pony and rider combination gaining the most points in FEI classes run under the auspices of Endurance GB 1st 2nd 3

rd

Oakleaze Farm Czarko

Lauren Mills

Midnight Crusade

Helen Perry

Kates Mate

Carri-Ann Dark

1530.0 1470.0 1390.0

Veteran Championship Silverling Flint Memorial Trophy

Awarded to the horse / pony and rider combination gaining the most points in FEI classes run under the auspices of Endurance GB 1

Foxghyll’s Folly

Kathleen M Mcghee

2355.0

2nd

Amber IV

Lynsey Bainbridge

1983.5

3rd

Cwrtycadno Zeus

Sarah G A Ollis

1570.0

4th

Ptolemaeus

Carol Jones

1527.0

5th

Steele Independent Anne Anderson

1276.0

6th

Cardinal Panache

1156.0

st

Julia S Harman

Awarded to the champion novice horse / pony gaining the most points in GERs in their first season entering in rides of no more than 45km. Winner receives prizes kindly donated by Baileys Horse Feed 1st

Kal Baishakhi

Rebecca J J Northover

688.0

2nd

Amber’s Diamond Cluster

Sarah McLoughlin

685.0

3rd

W L A Elektra

Gail Jupp

680.0

4th

Khalifa B J

Jacqueline Lesley Lloyd

665.0

5th

Farekray

Claire Dovey

660.0

6th

Aberllwyd Satra

Karen L Day

653.0

Junior Championship – Merrie Trophy (Reserve Zarpa Trophy) Awarded to the champion horse / pony ridden by Junior Rider(s) gaining the most points in Graded Rides. Winner receives prizes kindly donated by Baileys Horse Feeds 1st

Mostafanother R

Charlotte Chadwick

2nd

Joyces Choice

Hannah Maskell

1218.0

3rd

Prukamzan

Charlotte Chadwick

886.0

4th

Hazelcroft Gosens Tsar

Charlotte Chadwick

770.0

5th

Jerry

Ollie Holman

611.0

6

Glackmore Boy

Tess Wheldon

583.5

th

1686.0

Young Rider Championship – Nippa Trophy (Reserve Pixie Trophy)

Caitlin Theodorou, Andrew Theodorou, Caroline Hawes

st

Novice Championship – Mira Trophy (Reserve Max Shield)

Awarded to the champion horse / pony ridden by Junior Rider(s) gaining the most points in Graded Rides. Winner receives prizes kindly donated by Baileys Horse Feeds 1st

Winner of the Nippa Trophy & Lauren Mills 2013 Young Rider Champion Oakleaze Farm Czarko

2770.0

2nd

Winner of the Pixie Trophy & 2013 Reserve Young Rider Champion - Bashir Shamyr

Brett Corcoran 1966.0

3rd

Basford Showman

Amber Sole

1872.0

4

Daante

Ellie Moxon

1842.0

5th

Warrens Hill Kizmet

Alice Loten

1836.0

6th

French Lieutenant

Dace Anna Sainsbury

1660.0

th

Senior Championship

Awarded to the champion horse / pony, ridden by senior member(s) gaining the most points in all types of rides. Winner receives prizes kindly donated by Baileys Horse Feeds.

1st

2013 Senior Champion - Kathy Carr Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle

3384.0

2nd

Bizout

Hannah L M Lydon

2861.0

3rd

Ghalib Zafir

Emma & Julie Martin

2781.0

4th

Aragorn

Ruth J Chadwick

2453.0

5th

Silver Zourra

Nicola J Sherry

2380.0

6th

Foxghyll’s Folly

Kathleen M Mcghee

2355.0

Overall Champion – Manar Trophy (Reserve Annual Points Award Shield)

Awarded to the champion novice horse / pony gaining the most points in GERs in their first season entering in rides of no more than 45km. Winner receives prizes kindly donated by Baileys Horse Feed 1st

Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle

Kathy Carr

3384.0

2nd

Bizout

Hannah L M Lydon

2861.0

3rd

Ghalib Zafir

Emma & Julie Martin

2781.0

As ever, Endurance GB is extremely grateful to our

sponsors, not only for their support throughout the

year, but also for their support at the Annual Awards.

Breeding

Silver Zenif’s exciting 2013

Photo courtesy of Leah Tuck Photography

by Rachael Claridge

Silver Zenif

Katie and Zarah 26

2013 has been a very busy and exciting year for Phoenix Field Arabian Stud’s Silver Zenif my 100% Crabbet Arabian stallion

by Lutfi Pasha out of Imperial Silver Lace.

Our season was slightly delayed due to the adverse weather conditions which plagued the country in March and an outbreak of EHV within Beaufort Hunt country during April. However in May, Zenif came straight out onto the in hand show circuit and qualified at the Wales and West Arab Show for the Crabbet Championships at his first attempt. This set the scene for the rest of the season; i.e. getting to Malvern for the Crabbet Championships, something I have not done before and a venue I’d not visited since I was a girl some 20 years ago! Therefore our training, preparation and presentation had to be taken up a few notches which we achieved with the help of my sponsors Ariat Europe and The Arabian Emporium. Our second aim for 2013 was to re-start Zenif’s ridden career after I backed him myself in 2011. However several family weddings during 2012, including my own, meant my horses were put on the back burner for a year. Zenif’s success continued into June when he became the proud sire of his first part-bred bay filly foal Golden Zarifah (aka Zarah) out of Mrs Katie Doyle owned by advanced endurance rider Sally Milverton from Somerset . Zarah was born slightly too close to the Hartpury BEF

futurity grading of young endurance horses to enter. Hopefully Sally will take Zarah this year following Zenif’s success in 2010, where he scored 8.75 as a 3yr old and was awarded a higher premium score, ranking him 2nd nationally for endurance young stock. The summer continued with July being a very busy month initially with the World Crabbet Convention at Addington Manor followed by the National Arab Show at Malvern.

On Saturday 20th July Silver Zenif and I took part in ‘The Horses Parades’ within the Hanif family group. The parade was the centre piece of the Crabbet Convention with the committee taking a great amount of care to present today’s descendants of those Arabian horses imported and bred by the Crabbet Stud. The end result was nearly 100 horses shown in family groups interspersed with displays by top performance horses in ridden showing, dressage, endurance, show jumping and western. The family groups were arranged according to key foundation mares of the Crabbet breeding programme. With four main sections arranged around the mares Dajania, Queen of Sheba, Rodania and Sobha who were all imported by the Blunts, founders of the Crabbet Stud, in the late 1800s. Each section was then subdivided into groups descended from Official members publication for Endurance GB

Breeding

major influences within that. The parade was an amazing event to be part of and to also watch from the viewing gallery at the beautiful venue on a fabulous summer’s day. We met several old friends and made many new ones from across the globe and hopefully Zenif attracted the eye of many future ‘ladies’. A commemorative book and DVD have been produced by the Crabbet Organisation committee and all participants received a beautiful stable plaque to mark the special occasion.

I then attended The Crabbet Convention Conference on Sunday 21st July which was an opportunity to talk and listen to some of the world’s most prominent experts, including Michael Bowling, Peter Upton, Alexia Ross, Jennifer Hawkins and Betty Finke. I could have listened to Peter Upton all day on ‘The beginning of the Crabbet Arabian Stud’. Peter’s account of how the Crabbet’s arrived in Europe was fascinating and it was lovely to know I owned a 100% of my own with Zenif. Michael Bowling’s presentation on Genetics was very interesting indeed with discussions surrounding Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID ), Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA) and Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS) from the audience which consisted of large and small Arabian studs from across the globe, thankfully for my own peace of mind Zenif is clear of all three genetic conditions.

After a superb lunch Jennifer Hawkins from Shahwanpark Arabians, New South Wales gave a presentation on her stud in Austrialia, how to market your horses for performance or pleasure and also what impact the geographical environment has on your breeding programme. Alexia Ross then gave a detailed account of “The Shrinking Gene Pool” with particular emphasis on the bay Crabbets which she and the Gadebrook stud have had recent success, (Kaalif is Zenif’s nephew). Betty Finke then offered a fascinating slide show on the ‘Crabbet Influence in Europe ’.

Betty’s knowledge of the bloodlines and performance successes of the mares,

stallions and geldings from each European country was amazing and it was fabulous to celebrate the diversity of the Crabbet breed across all equestrian disciplines through pure, part and anglo descendents and hopefully many more to follow in future years. The convention was then brought to a close with stud presentations and an opportunity to ask questions of the Panel of Guest Speakers.

After such an amazing weekend I was then into the throws of moving house and also preparing for the National Arab show.

Friday 26th July was such a hot day at Malvern but was incredibly fruitful with Zenif being placed 5th in the National In-hand Crabbet Stallion Championships and he also took home the special award for being the highest placed 100% Crabbet Stallion. I was so proud of Zenif because it was such a prestigious event to attend and being placed so highly showed great potential against the more mature stallions in the

Silver Zenif

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Katie and Zarah

group, roll on 2014!

August saw Zenif and I return to school under the fantastic guidance and mentoring of Intelligent Horsemanship practicioners Adam Goodfellow and Nicole Golding who are based near Cirencester. Adam and Nicole gave me the confidence to continue with my training of Zenif alone and to aim for a pleasure ride by the end of the Endurance GB Season. Adam and Nicole gave me a few more tools and techniques to use with a young stallion/horse to allow me to confidently ride him out alone around Badminton, which is predominantly full of bay hunters or polo ponies so we are quite distinctive! The rest of the summer and autumn was spent practicing our new skills and building up our partnership which has been developing over the past 6 years.

Then on 8th December Zenif and I travelled to Barbury Castle for a 16km Christmas pleasure ride with the Cotswold Branch of Endurance GB, escorted by my FEI 2* Egyptian Maarhabi (R Ali Bey/Maarlene) ridden by my crew Leah Tuck. Both horses (and riders) had a fabulous ride around the Ridgeway and it was great to take in the view because the last time I rode the route was during my 120km competition in August in the pouring rain! Organiser Jill Kent gave us all a mince pie and rosette after completing the course which involved open countryside, steep climbs, bridleways, kites and children at the Barbury Castle picnic area and the Point to Point Tannoy which boomed across the valley. Zenif was completely unphased by the whole experience and lead from the front because Maarhabi took advantage of his younger (and lighter) jockey and pretended he was still on his post-season vacation! 2014 will see Zenif start his novice career with Endurance GB and he will continue with his showing career now we are chasing the title of in-hand Crabbet stallion.

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Training

What is a Basic Training Plan?

Preparing for a first season in endurance

first (and consequent) seasons.

Things to consider? Rider fitness, rider ability, equipment, support, time constraints, other commitments, your goals for this season, for next season, for five years time. Your current knowledge of horse care and fitness should be assessed objectively, also your current knowledge of endurance, and the technical aspects of the sport…. so where should you start?

First of all, assess how fit, ready and experienced your horse is. At this stage it might be useful to write notes, or use a plan to make objective assessment. For example, write out the criteria that you are going to use to assess these things, then score each element on a scale of 1 – 5 or 1 – 10.For instance if we are looking at the horse, your score sheet might start out like the one below.

Obviously there are several other categories or criteria that could be added.

From this chart it is possible to see the areas that will require more work or more time to achieve better results. Refine the areas to suit your own needs and abilities.

It is a good idea to do a similar chart for the rider, looking at fitness, knowledge etc., then see which areas are weaker, and can be worked on to optimize performance. There will be areas that need little work, but there will be other aspects that will require research and input.

Cindy Russell takes a lateral approach Starting out in endurance can initially appear to be a daunting prospect, but with some thought and planning, the first few rides can be accomplished happily and successfully, leaving you with options for the future.

There are several aspects to consider initially, and it is best to take a broad view.

First in your mind is probably the horse; his fitness and welfare are of course paramount, and his training is to be planned and implemented with care. But it is also wise to consider the other parts of the equation when you are planning your

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Hacks out 2 – 3 times a week

Is reasonably fit for pleasure rides of 20km (16 miles)

Has been shown and done dressage

Should be comfortable with a competition environment

An exercise log is an essential tool, allowing you to check on mileage, type of work, heart rates, respiration rates, distance at different paces etc. The log can either be written up each day, or if you are using technology, such as a Garmin or Endomondo apps, then this information can be downloaded direct to your computer. Other technology can give records that can be interfaced to a computer and downloaded for analysis and future training programme development.

It is also important to record your own impressions of the training or riding sessions. Of course this will be subjective, but re-reading your thoughts and reactions may well mean that you find the key to some blocks that you were experiencing, or will give you incentives to pursue a different way of training.

Keeping records of temperature can be useful as advance warning of problems too.

The horse is only one part of the partnership; the rider would be well advised to optimize their own fitness and nutrition too, in order to give the best support they can to their equine athlete.

Consider drawing up another chart, defining your own strengths and weaker areas. You can use similar criteria to those you have listed for your horse, but also add in things that might limit you ability to follow you planned training schedule, so that you are aware of pitfalls, and can work to avoid the plan being sabotaged. It may also be worthwhile having lessons, either with your horse, or perhaps on a horse at a riding school, to overcome a persistent problem, or simply to improve technique.

Be realistic about the amount of time you have to train your horse, and if necessary, put off your initial ride until a little later in the year, so that you know you are prepared. If you work full time and get few chances to ride during the week, only getting quality riding time at the weekend, then wait until the clocks go forward to start your campaign…much better to be patient for those few weeks, than throw away your work at the first event because you are not prepared.

Keep records of what has been fed, the weight of feed, and the weight of hay, the frequency of feeding, and how much the horse has cleared up. Horses eat at different rates and at different times. It is useful to know their preferences.

In the early weeks, if you cannot get so much riding in, work on your own fitness, flexibility, core strength and suppleness.

Work also on your mental strength and preparation. Consider what will happen on competition day, and work out how you want the day to go, mentally prepare, so that you know exactly how you want things laid out in your lorry or trailer and

It may be useful to talk through your goals and plans with an experienced competitor or one of the EGB coaches, as they will be in a good position to offer guidance and support. Always remember to write notes of how things are progressing, and keep records of feeding and exercise.

Keep a note on a daily basis of the temperature of the horse, and his heart rates, resting, after exercise and perhaps before exercise as well. This will have several useful applications; he will be comfortable with the stethoscope being put on him, so when vets do this at a ride, he will be used to the procedure, you will have a good record of his usual rates, so will notice if anything is untoward, you will also be able to avoid situations, or at least be aware of them, that elevate his heart rate.

Will need to start with pleasure rides to gain experience

Naturally, you will be keeping a note of vaccinations, shoeing or trimming, and any medications administered. Add to this any supplements that the horse is given.

Remember to log the horse’s weight too, either by using a weighbridge, if that is a practical possibility, or using a weight tape on a regular (weekly) basis. Weight tapes can usually be purchased from your feed supplier.

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crew vehicle. If you suffer from pre- ride nerves, work on strategies for controlling this. Think about your own nutrition, and optimize your eating and your weight, ready for the coming season. Read the rulebook, so that you are comfortable and familiar with the requirements, and do not fall foul of some technicality through ignorance.

Read…read as much as you can around the subject, be it map reading, nutrition, ride tactics, training schedules for fittening your horse, fittening yourself, performance management, accounts of rides…and talk to others who have more experience.

Most people in endurance are more than happy to help.

It can be challenging to get motivated in the early months of the year, so if you can find someone else to ride with, or specific things to aim for in the short term, this may keep you going. Give your horse plenty to

Q&A

think about, and build up your relationship by doing regular sessions of groundwork with your horse, especially in the early stages of your fitness programme. Engage his brain and encourage him to think, and to look to you for guidance when there are decisions to be made. Allow him to look to you to be the responsible reliable partner in the relationship; that way when you say something has to be done, he has trust in you and will do it.

There are many books that will give you information on a training plan to start your horse off with his physical fitness plan, but here is so much else to consider, and the more you prepare these aspects, the better prepared you will be to compete.

Cindy Russell is a UKCC Level 3 Endurance Coach, combining qualifications in NLP with equestrian experience to enhance rider performance.

Q: Now that my horse & I have qualified to take part in the longer distance rides (allowing me to now mainly participate in the 120Km & 160Km distances), I am spending considerably more time in the saddle for both my training sessions & competitions.

As much as I love the additional thrill & challenge of the greater distances, I do feel that I am unable to get about as easily for a couple of days after the Ride & find that my muscles can be rather non-committal. Is there anything I can do to help the situation, as it is starting to affect my day to day work-load?

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A: Sasha from TORQ fitness says, I am indeed often asked this question at the Rides & it is always rewarding & assuring to be able to offer (what is hopefully) constructive & positive advice.

In my opinion, you should address your recovery process in two ways. Firstly have you allowed yourself a sufficient amount of time to recover from your last longer distance training session or competitive Ride & secondly have you been able to aid your recovery through correct fuelling?

A successful training program works through including something called ‘Periodization’, which basically means ‘progression and variety’. If you don’t periodize your training, you’ll make initial improvements when you start training, but you’ll soon hit a plateau.

There’s a saying that we refer to when we’re speaking with athletes here at TORQ, which is “if you always do what you’ve always done, how do you expect to improve?” Periodization, ensures that you’re changing the exercise load that you’re putting through your body all the time, so that your fitness continues to progress. This is also true of your horses’ training.

Sadly & realistically the competition season is relatively short (indeed it has seemed even shorter this year due to several events being cancelled & the awful extreme weather conditions we have enjoyed…hmmm) & is only a duration of approximately 27 weeks, if you remain in the U.K alone.

Firstly ensure you include your Winter training (base training) as part of your overall periodization program. Then honestly address your overall fitness at the start of the season before deciding which Rides to enter. (A Novice Rider or a Rider competing with a Novice Horse will obviously initially have to address his or her periodization differently, where as the qualified Horse & Rider combinations have a little more past history to rely upon).

You then need to logically & realistically plot your Rides onto a calendar. The EGB Handbook or “Bible” is obviously the perfect Endurance

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Variety improves your horse’s education

accompaniment for this task). Ensure that your chosen Rides & goals for the year ahead will complement both your & your horses’ fitness levels & that you will be able Week 1: Temp 1 to confidently cope with all the physical & logistical demands of Week 2: Temp 1 both the training & competition.

Week 3: Temp 3 There is little point in entering Week 4: Temp 2 two 160Km distance Rides with Week 5: Temp 1 allowing only a week between to Week 6: Temp 3 the Rides to recover.

Week 7: Temp 2 The key to periodization is to use the templates in an order that Week 8: Temp 2 progressively builds fitness. This Week 9: Temp 3 example shows how to arrange Week 10: Temp 2 your training templates over a Week 11: Temp 2 16-week period with 2 Longer Week 12: Temp 4 (Longer Distance Distance Rides in weeks 12 Ride Week) and 16: Week 13: Temp 3 As the templates are rather Week 14: Temp 2 complex & therefore lengthy to shoehorn into this Rider’s answer, Week 15: Temp 2 they are available FREE OF Week 16: Temp 4 (Longer Distance Ride Week) CHARGE if you e-mail TORQ on enquiries@torqfitness.co.uk and pop ‘Free TORQ Training Templates’ into the subject header.

And don’t forget the correct fuelling, the TORQ Recovery Drink (which comes in four, soon to be five NATURAL flavours) is based on your actual body weight, so you only consume as much as you require. it also has been carefully formulated to contain a carbohydrate formulation & whey to isolate protein for optimal absorption and with a long shelf life can be utilized for the whole season.

Make every Longer Distance Ride or training session count!

Why ride out the next day wearing concrete riding/jodhpur boots, or go down the stairs backwards?

There is a choice & through simple preparation you can reap all of the benefits & enjoy your own, & your horses’ progress.

The recovery aspect of your fuelling & training is paramount.

Reign you rein, believe & achieve.

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Management

NEW FOR 2014!

Associate Members All Associate members may now enter national pleasure rides as well as Group pleasure rides at member’s rates.

They also are now able to renew/join online or by contacting the Liaison Officer of the relevant Group. If an associate member wishes to upgrade to full membership at some time during the season they will be charged £15 as a one off registration fee and the difference between membership fees. The registration fee is only charged once!

Crewing in Larger vehicles: the online schedule and the handbook include – where possible – details of crewing restrictions for those with larger vehicles.

Larger vehicles in this context are those of length 5 – 6. It is recommended that drivers of these larger vehicles contact the Ride Organiser and discuss what the crewing options are.Circumstances outside of our control can arise at the last minute which may affect the crewing options but if the Organiser knows you are attending then they may be able to update you in time!

The Ride Organiser is the expert, they know what is practical, they know the problem areas and they know the route.

Corralling: all corrals must be electrified when in use. The corral should be suitable for the horse or pony using it! Spot checks may be carried out at rides to ensure corrals are electrified. All riders have a duty of care – if you see a potential problem or have a concern please tell a Ride Official.

For further advice please see the EGB website – select Rides and then Making an Entry or contact Rides&Rules for a copy.

Changes to the Ride Program: Since the handbook went off to the printers the following changes have been made to the online schedule: Cirencester is hosting the National Championships for 2014 Barbury Castle is now sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds and is host to the Inter Regionals.

Hornshill is now running a 40k class Lindum is now sponsored by Top Spec North Norfolk is now running a 2day 160km (80+80) Minehead, unfortunately this new ride has had to be cancelled South Yorkshire has joined as a late entry into the schedule Trawsgoed ride is now have camping and corralling – see web for details Wirral the contact number for the Organiser is 0151 364 9304 Please remember that the EnduranceGB website will contain the latest information.

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happy to have new organisers shadow them so that they can run it in 2015 (with background help). If you can help or are interested please contact Linda or Jill – we really do not want to lose this fantastic popular ride so please please will someone come forward…………..

Entering an FEI ride You should obtain FEI Ride Schedule for your chosen ride from the Endurance GB office or you can download yourself from the FEI database https://data.fei.org/ - the schedule is normally available some 8 to 10 weeks before the ride. If the ride is overseas it is always advisable to contact the office in good time so they can best assist you.

For EGB CEI rides: make an entry on the normal Endurance GB online entry system; this will notify the Organiser and the EGB Office – no further forms are required.

For CEI rides not organised by EGB: make your entry using the FEI page on the Endurance GB website and complete the entry email by clicking on the appropriate Icon. This will generate an email to the Endurance GB office in which you should include the names of the horse and rider, the name and date of the ride, and the class to be entered.

Based on the actions above, the office will then make a draft entry for you on the FEI Online entry system. Prior to the definite entry date you will be contacted to confirm your definite entry (or withdrawal) – normally 7 to 14 days prior to the ride.

Once you have confirmed this the office will process the definite entry on the FEI online system and await acceptance from the Organising Committee (OC). (The old Principle, Nominated and Definite entry stages now only apply to major Championships). The above procedure applies to both GBR and Overseas FEI CEI events.

For Overseas CEI events you should contact the OC to discuss payment of entry fees and to organise stabling etc. which may require advance booking or payment.

The FEI online entry system will only allow one horse to be entered per rider per class at an event so you should always enter your preferred combination. However horse substitutions can be made up to the day before the ride on the FEI online entry system (subject to acceptance by the OC).

The Endurance GB Mastercard must be presented at all FEI CEI rides run under the Endurance GB banner.

Health & Safety Everyone at a ride or event has a responsibility for their own health and safety and for that of others. They have a duty of care to report anything that they believe may be unsafe or dangerous to a ride official, immediately.

New Trophies There are two new trophies for 2014 which you might enjoy working towards……..

The Saddlers Award: in the past the Worshipful Company of Saddlers have kindly donated a saddle to our National Champion but from 2014 this has changed.

All the Saddlers awards are now aimed at those under 25 – please make sure your date of birth is on file if you are under 25 or your rides will not be included!

A series of rides will be awarding a beautiful leather halter to the rider (under 25) who achieves the best PF result at the ride (GERs or CERs).Then at the end of the season the total of the best 8 PF results (GERs and CERs) for all those under 25 will be calculated and the winner will receive a beautiful handcrafted saddle from the Worshipful Company of Saddlers.

The Gadebrook Trophy is a special one off trophy for 2014 awarded by Ann Brown, President of the Arab Horse Society. Horses which are registered with the AHS and EGB - pure bred, part bred or anglo will be considered. This trophy is to celebrate newcomers to the sport of endurance. So horses which started as novice in 2012 will be included and the total of their results (best 10 each year) in 2012, 2013 and 2014 will be accumulated to find the winner!

Post or Online ride information Some rides this year are giving riders entering online the option of having the ride info sent to them by post or using the info that has been posted on the ride or Group website (including bib numbers and vet times)If the rider elects to use the online option they will not receive any ride info by post. However when they arrive at the Secretaries Office they will have the opportunity to collect vet sheets, crew cards, ride info, crewing info and maps.

Ride costs Graded endurance rides have been increased by £2, Competitive endurance rides by £3. TDM is still £8 and late entry surcharge is still £10.The online £1 P&P has been dropped! Payment by debit card is free.For example:

40km graded class

Postal entry

Online Entry

Other fees

2012

£29

£29

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2013

£29

£29

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£31

£31

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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP 2014 BENEFIT Enter group rides at members rates Enter National PR at members rates Enter endurance classes at members rates Access to TBYB – once only!

Priority ride entry

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Insurance during ride Insurance 24/7

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Voting rights at Group level (over 16) Voting rights at AGM (18yo) Stand for EGB Board (18Yo)

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Organise a ride (18yo) Train as a Technical Steward (18yo)

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Receive EGB Handbook foc Receive latest EGB Magazine by post View earlier magazines online

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Access to EGB website Access to EGB Forum

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Register horse for competition Access to online results and competition history Access to online ride entry system Access to UKCC endurance coaches

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Access to Board Minutes and Accounts Classified advert service – free for one month Access to members only area of website Access to safe well run rides

Safeguarding .. what does it mean?

Hello ... this article is raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding and to introduce myself as the new Lead Welfare Officer (LWO) for Endurance GB. Many of you will have seen me out and about and so that you can fit a face to my name, here I am doing what I enjoy most.

When I started to write this article, I was watching a fabulous programme about dolphins, seeing them surfing massive rollers and leaping and spinning in the air.

I was struck by the way they were having fun and liked to challenge themselves.

But when danger threatened the baby dolphin, not only his mother, but the others in the pod rallied round. The dolphins were safeguarding the baby, protecting him from harm.

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Likewise, we need to look out for our children and young people, and vulnerable adults. We need to safeguard them from maltreatment of any kind. Our responsibility is to children and young people up to and including the age of 17, and also to vulnerable adults. However, in this article I will refer to all as young people.

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We all have a role in protecting young people and must pass on concerns about anything we feel threatens their health

Sport is about having fun and being challenged. It can have a very powerful and positive influence, especially on young people. Sport should provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement and it helps develop valuable qualities, such as leadership, confidence and self-esteem.

Through sport, young people can reach the fulfilment seen in the higher levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs.

However, events can get in the way, and young people can suffer harm and fail to enjoy what they are doing or achieve fulfilment. We need to keep our young people free from harm, abuse or neglect.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

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Management and well-being in any way. Safeguarding should be pro-active, it is about taking action before a young person is harmed.

However an important part is reactive. This is the child protection aspect: the action which is taken once harm has occurred, and can involve the statutory authorities – police, social services and local authority.

We all know about the high profile child protection cases which have hit the headlines in recent years, involving all forms of abuse: sexual, physical and emotional abuse, and neglect. They were extreme, appalling cases. Vigilance on the part of all involved with the young people i.e. effective safeguarding in the first instance and latterly effective child protection arrangements could have prevented death or significant harm to these children. What is not widely known is that one in ten adults are known to have experienced sexual abuse and almost one in five young people today have experienced some sort of abuse at some point in their lives. Other facts that are not widely known are that ‘abusers’ are usually known to the young people involved and that those who sexually abuse young people can spend considerable time ‘grooming’ them to put them in a position of compliance.

At a less extreme level, safeguarding can help young people come to terms with the events life throws at them. How we choose to deal with such events will help limit their impact. Some are not abnormal in everyday life, such as illness, injury, the death of someone close (including in our context, the death of a pony), or repeated disappointments in our own performance.

One family I know supported a boy in getting over the death of a beloved old pony, by making a ‘memory box’ containing photos and mementoes – treating the situation seriously and sensitively – thus safeguarding him from

emotional harm. Conversely, one situation I witnessed at a show-jumping event was very different. A girl, very upset because her pony had knocked down a fence in the jump-off was screamed at by her father for not following his instructions, and dragged forcibly round the trailer to watch the video of how badly she had ridden.

At that time, (very) many years ago, there was no recognition of safeguarding and no protocols for dealing with such a situation.

Things are different now, and as a rider, I would have a clear duty to report such behaviour.

It is the responsibility of all of us involved in endurance, not just that of officials, to safeguard the welfare of young people. As LWO I am responsible for reporting to the board and to the BEF, and for overseeing practice in the groups. I am also responsible for overseeing safeguarding arrangements for our Young Riders Team.

When there are concerns about welfare of children, young people or vulnerable adults then it is my role to report to the BEF Safeguarding Advisory group and if necessary to the statutory authorities and/ or our Disciplinary Panel.

So what must we do to safeguard our young people? We must be aware of what is a proper relationship and appropriate behaviour. If you as a rider, parent, crew, steward, official or spectator, see, hear or are told of something which is not right, then you have a duty to report it. Bullying, cheating, threats, bribes, violence, inappropriate touches or photography would be examples of this. It almost always takes you by surprise and can be upsetting. You may not be able to believe what you are seeing or hearing, or believe that a particular person can be involved.

This is the way it goes; sometimes it can be the most trusted person or friend who is implicated. The needs of young people must be placed ahead of the needs of adults where potential harm is concerned.

In addition, as adults we all need to be aware of the need to protect ourselves from accusations of any sort, and to conduct ourselves appropriately. Our relationships must based on openness, honesty, mutual respect and trust and we must never put ourselves in a compromising position.

You can contact me, or your group’s nominated Welfare Officer to inform us of any concern. Make a note of time, date, events or conversations, but DO NOT investigate or gossip about it as this is harmful to the young person involved. In the event that an investigation is necessary, it is the role of statutory authorities. If you do need to inform us, then do it straight away to prevent (further) harm.

Heather Weston. e-mail: weston772@btinternet.com mobile: 07917 206166 facebook: Heather Weston Heather Weston was asked to take on the role as LWO because of her experience in working with young people. She was responsible for safeguarding children in the schools where she was headteacher, and for inspecting safeguarding arrangements in a range of other schools and authorities.

This article is to be followed up in the next edition with practical advice to organisers and stewards, and responses to anonymised situations which may be helpful for others to consider.

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Racehorses

The Ex-Racehorse for Endurance

Mary Rimell encourages riders to look at giving a racehorse another career.

I find it sad that there are not more ex-racehorses being recruited for Endurance. Many of them would be more suited to this particular sport than dressage or the show ring. There are a lot of Endurance riders who take part for fun and there are numerous ex-racehorses who would be quite capable of getting to advanced level. There is a myth that thoroughbreds are more unmanageable than other breeds, but on my rides I have witnessed some very badly behaved Arabs as well as other breeds with rather frightened looking riders.

Admittedly, you need to be a confident rider, willing to ride on a long rein keeping your hands still and with a light contact. Bridging your reins will help. The old saying of “you pull at him and he will pull at you” is very true of a racehorse.Changing your hands and tightening your hold on the bit is a sign for them to go faster, as I found out through a somewhat hair raising experience when I first rode out with a string many years ago, on a sprinter called Terra Nova. I was shown how to bridge my reins and sent off round the gallop on my own.

Halfway round I decided to “re-arrange my reins.” Terrence took off. As we approached the string a five barred gateloomed ahead - I’d jumped a few before and thought “Oh well, here goes” butto my relief he pulled up on reaching the other horses.

“What happened?” I asked, “He’s never done that before” everyone said. On the way home my future mother-in-law asked if I’d changed my hands. “I re-arranged my reins” I replied. “That was the signal for him to takeoff” she said. I remember thinking I wish you had explained that a little earlier!

There are numerous owners and trainers looking for good homes for racehorses who have not made the grade. The Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is probably the best first port of call and they will be only too willing to help you. Unless you are very knowledgeable don’t be tempted to go to the sales. If you do, get the catalogue and contact the trainer before hand. Go and try it, if he won’t let you, walk away. Be honest about your experience and abilities.

Ask about temperament, probably the most important. You don’t want a sprinter who has been taught to gallop flat out the minute his feet touch the grass. A pedigree with stamina would be preferable although most horses, however they are bred, are quite capable of competing in Endurance rides up to advanced level if they are fit enough. They are not doing the speed required for racing.

Look for good feet and clean limbs. Not all thoroughbreds have flat feet. Racehorses are used to going out in company and Endurance rides should not present any problem, once they have learnt to settle.

Don’t over feed. Good hay ad-lib and a balancer will probably be all you need until you get to know your new addition. You can increase this when you know your horse. Take your time getting to know him or her. Go on a pleasure ride first where time will not matter.

I have ridden thoroughbreds all my life and have had enormous fun with my home bred Darling Dora, winning the Boston Bay cup in our first year and a couple of other trophies. Dora never raced, but I bought Strathtay who had run 33 times, won on the flat and over hurdles. We won the Midland Novice in 2008, which was not just for thoroughbreds. One tip, make sure your ex-racehorse learns to stand still when being mounted. This may take a little time and help. The lads Endurance January/February 2014

Strathtay at the Berkshire Downs Ride in 2008 Photograph courtesy of Eric Jones in racing yards jump on them when they are walking away. Not at all feasible for a Granny with no spring!

There are so many ex-racehorses looking for homes that cost should not be prohibitive, and while they may need a bit of extra care in winter months, they do not cost any more than any other horse, other than native ponies. You could be giving one the chance of a lovely second career and a nice home.

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Southwest Group

by Jane Holden

Winter might be a time of rest but it certainly doesn’t seem like that in the South West.

The horses may be taking it easy but their riders certainly aren’t.

Exeter two-day Equine Fair. There is always a lot of discussion in committee about putting a display on, since it costs the group a lot of money but the Fair is hugely popular. Hundreds of horse owners and their families come from as far away as South Wales and Hampshire to buy their Christmas presents and to enjoy the demonstrations and our stand puts EGB out there with the other disciplines. Vicky Mosey did her usual efficient job of setting up the stand and arranging the rota for the members manning it (as well as spending almost the entire weekend there).

In November we had our Annual Meeting, Dinner and Prize Giving.

Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up, of which there were too many to mention them all.

This year there was a noticeable increase in visitors with an interest in Endurance. We gave out 375 flyers (which must be a record), listing our South West rides for 2014 and lists of Wessex rides for those who came from further east. Both the Saturday and Sunday were busy with members answering questions almost non-stop. Hopefully this interest will translate into more entries at rides.

However, concgratulations must go to two members and their horses who Newquay Riding Club contingent at the Camelford Ride did particularly Photo courtesy of Pete Webster well in 2013.

Zayin Encantado, ridden by Jenny Pierson, not only won the South West Glory Trophy for horses in their first season of CERs but went on to take the National Award as well. Nicky Sherry and Silver Zourra were South West Overall Champions and they went on to take the national Senior Grand Prix Trophy.

Starting in February with the Okehampton PR, we have five Pleasure Rides and nine Competitive Rides in Devon and Cornwall in 2014. These include Hallworthy PR on Sunday 23rd February, which is a brand new ride in aid of Cancer Research. We are all asked to wear pink for the day!

Also new is Bicton CR, which is on Sunday 13th June and from a venue at Bicton College Arena in South Devon. This ride was last held in the 1990s and was very popular. It’s great that Organisers Karen Wood and Caroline Hooker are able to revive it – and with much less roadwork planned.

The Westmoor Ride, under its new name ‘Penpont’ is also back on the calendar, with a new venue and new Ride Organisers, Sarah and Tristram Bishop. The route will stay on the Westmoor side of Bodmin Moor.

Newquay Riding Club contingent at the Camelford Ride

Photo courtesy of Pete Webster Sue Speed, Saffron Bishop and Shanade Holmes also featured in the national results.

At the beginning of December, we had our usual stand at the

All of our rides are easily accessible from the M5, A30 or A38 so there is no excuse not to join the steadily increasing number of EGB members that travel down to our rides. Come on down and enjoy a real westcountry welcome...

Heart of England Group – Wyre Forest Festive Ride Walkers and cyclists in the Wyre Forest on 14th December couldn’t believe their eyes as the Heart of England EGB group filled the forest with Santa’s galore, a snowman, an elf and even a Christmas pudding.

The group finished their 2013 programme with a festive fun- ride appealing both to members (from novice to international) and guests alike

and all arrived back at the venue for mince pies, chocolates (and carrots for the four legged friends) before the heavens opened.

It was great to see so many entering into the spirit of the day and coming in fancy dress and prizes were awarded for the best santa, best fancy dress and best dressed junior.

Many thanks to Vikki Smith for organising and Christine Sims and Catherine Hood for helping on the day.

Over 30 horses and riders enjoyed well marked routes of 8k or 16km over forestry tracks which rode well in the mild weather

The Heart of England group is currently planning its programme for 2014 – but a return to the Wyre Forest is a certainty!

Pictures are top, best dressed Junior, bottom left Best Fancy Dress, and a collection of Santa’s

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Group News

OFFA’S DYKE

This year’s BAM coincided with our 25th Anniversary celebration party and was well attended by over 70 members and guests. The Group’s founder, Fiona Wilton, could not attend due to a significant family anniversary and sent along a few words about the early days of the Group. These were read out by Margaret McKiddie who described how she first became interested in long distance riding during a holiday on Exmoor in 1982. This coincided with the marking of the Golden Horseshoe route and caught her interest. She responded to Fiona’s suggestion for a local group and has been involved ever since - and the rest, as they say, is history!

Warrens Hill Arabians First 80 km Rosette For horses completing their first 80km or longer ride.

For horses completing their first 160km or longer ride.

Starlight Trophy

Novice horse in its first competitive season.

Chador Trophy Margaret McKiddie read out Fional Wilton’s message

“It was a genuinely family club atmosphere -and without those same family members enjoying their roles as stewards, timekeepers and vet pens our events would never have happened. They were valued and they knew it. Importantly, as we added longer competitive mileage classes, we still managed to have a class for everyone. From the hairy hackers who loved to talk faster than they rode, to the twice rounders getting ready for some more prestigious day. The FEI says “To finish is to Win” - but in the case of a successful group I always felt it was the business of getting people started and helping them to improve which made it a winner - and for 25 years this is where Offa’s Dyke has scored so highly.”

Special guest, Katherine Thornton, who was also one of the original members said a few words about the early days and hosted a reminiscing session of funny tales and anecdotes.

One of these, from special guests Peter & Jane Friend, related to one ride where Peter had arranged for his local TA to help. Some of them took the opportunity to practice their camouflaging skills and one in particular was mistaken for a ‘convenient’ bush when a rider was ‘caught short’!

We had a notice board and memorabilia table set up as part of the 25th celebrations where members old and new could display photos of themselves and congregate to chat and exchange anecdotes, etc.

This included one of the first Pandora rosettes awarded by Margaret McKiddie to Jane Friend back in 1988.This was for 150 miles (240km) an impressive achievement for the young Group.

There were some surprise special awards presented by Piers Geddes to each of the ride organisers for 2013. Termed “The Lucozade Awards” they had been conceived and awarded by a very small, select “committee” of riders (we suspect that it was Piers himself!) and were presented to the key ride organisers from all of the 2013 Offa’s Dyke Group rides. Sole organisers, like Carolyn (opposite) received a bottle of Champagne (Nicola received two; one for Govilon, the second for Black Mountains!) while multiple organisers each received small bottle of Champagne!

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Heather Evans

Sa Sacred Spirit

Ann-Marie Pelc

Talishla

Fiona Griffiths

Bint Al Reeh Janoob

Greta Verkerk

Shaikha Bint Krayaan

Amanda May

Warrens Hill Troy

Sharon Parr

Warrens Hill Arabians First 160 km Rosette

A couple of excerpts from Fiona’s demonstrate the sound ethos that underpinned the Group’s early days and has stood the test of time:

Piers Geddes presenting the Lucozade Awards

Roundhills Harvest Shine

Young Rider aged from 19 to 22 on 31st December at the end of this trophy season Pandora Trophy Novice rider

Bonanza Trophy

Highpoint registered Pure, Part or Anglo Arab Madoc Trophy

Highpoint horse Belstar Trophy

Highest point horse and rider Open or Advanced combination in graded rides only. Best 10 graded rides to count.

Barik

Abigail Tennant

Druimghigha Lantana

Andrea Champ

Druimghigha Lantana

Andrea Champ

Hendrewen Pirate

Nicola Davies

Bint Al Reeh Janoob

Greta Verkerk

Barik

Abigail Tennant

Oakleazefarm Czamak

Louise Rich

Barik

Abigail Tennant

Oakleazefarm Czamak

Louise Rich

Talishla

Fiona Griffiths

Roundhills Harvest Shine Heather Evans

Shimara Cup

Group member who gains Nicola Davies most points overall (riding and non-riding).

Debbie Williams

Shimara Cup

Awarded by the Committee Gina Harris to the individual who has contributed most to the Group during the current season.

This was a really nice gesture and the thank you to the ride organisers was very much appreciated. Thank you very much Piers.

There then followed the presentation of Trophies and Rosettes for 2013.

These were presented by Katherine Thornton or the donator of the original award.

Many thanks to Rachael Claridge’s Forever (aloe vera and bee health and well being products), Ride and Stride (The Saddlery, St. Arvans, NP16 6EJ Chepstow) and Wye Valley Country store for providing some really good prizes. It was a very kind gesture that was very much appreciated by all of the winners.

A full results of rosette and trophy winners along with lots more photos is on the Offa’s Dyke website http://offasdykeegb.co.uk/news/awardsresults.htm

Some of the Award winners

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Group News

South East Group

by Lindsay Sparrow

The end of the year saw a large gathering of South East group members, friends and family to enjoy an evening of awards, an informative talk, a lovely fish and chip supper, oh and not forgetting the main event, the Branch Annual Meeting! It was lovely to see everyone and catch up after the end of the competitive season, swap stories and updates and chatter excitedly over the proposed Ride List for 2014.

After the formalities of the Branch Annual

Meeting, giving thanks to all our wonderful ride organisers in the South East, we had an informative talk by farrier, Clive Meers Rainger.

A fabulous fish and chip (or alternative!) supper followed, plus lovely desserts and then the many trophies and awards were presented.

Congratulations to Kate Curry, the South East Highpoint Champion for 2013, with the wonderful mare Doyenne.

So, looking forward to 2014, and the South East group already has 5 Pleasure Rides

and 9 EGB National Rides (including the new Graffham Downs Ride and the welcome return of Ride the Wight!) planned for 2014. And a couple of training weekends-one for adults on the first weekend in March, and one for Juniors for 2 days before the Southdowns Ride on 13th April.

Please like our Facebook page (Endurance GB South East) to keep up to date with information on training and rides.

Or check out our website at www.endurancegbsoutheast.co.uk .

South East Group ANNUAL AWARDS 2013 Highpoint Champion Horse Gala Girl Reserve Champion 1st Doyenne 2nd Summer Mistral Anvil Clinic Top Rider Awarded to the rider aged 22 years & over on 1st January 2013 gaining the highest points in their best ten Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides.

1st Caroline Cowley Mighty Mouse Top Young Rider Awarded to the rider aged 14-21 years on 1st January 2013 gaining the highest points in their best ten Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides.

1st Katie Bedwin Lingfield Equine Vets Achievement Award Awarded to the rider aged 13 years & under on 1st January 2013 gaining the highest points in their best ten Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides.

1st Ollie Holman The Margaret Montgomerie Unsung Hero Trophy Awarded to the person considered by the Committee to have been an “unsung hero” during the year.

Winner: Louise Palmer

Kate Curry, the South East Highpoint Champion for 2013

To Finish Is To Win Award To be awarded to the person considered by the Committee to best fit the criteria “to finish is to win” in the current season.

Winner: David Hawes Crew Trophy Kindly presented & sponsored by On the Hoof Distance Training Awarded to the crew described in the best nomination received by the committee.

Winner: Sylvia Herriott and Evelyn Williams The Sailing Tartan Award Awarded to the horse in it’s first season with EGB (who has not completed any EGB GER classes prior to 1st January 2013) gaining the highest number of points in it’s EIGHT best Graded Endurance Rides of 42km & under.

1st Kal Baishakhi

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The Bright Spark Trophy - Novice Rider Award Awarded to the rider registered at Novice Level at the end of the 2013 season gaining the highest points in their best ten Graded Endurance Rides.

1st Anja Brandt First Season Novice Rider Award Awarded to the rider who has not completed any EGB GER prior to 1st January 2013 gaining the highest points in their best ten Graded Endurance Rides.

Carole Pearce The Ron’s Solo Challenge Trophy Awarded to the horse gaining the highest number of points in it’s best ten Competitive Endurance Rides 1st Summer Mistral The CTR Trophy Awarded to the horses gaining the highest number of points in it’s best ten Graded Endurance Rides 1st Doyenne

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Group News The Bright Sovereign Associates Trophy Awarded to the horse completing the highest number of kilometres in Pleasure Rides 1st WLA Elektra The Cobwebb Veteran Achievement Trophy Awarded to the horse aged 18 years & over on 1st January 2013 ridden by a rider aged 55 years & over on 1st January 2013 completing the highest number of kilometres in any type of Ride 1st Millie I The Brecon Trophy Awarded to the rider aged 55 years & over on 1st January 2013 gaining the highest points in their best ten Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides.

1st Kate Curry The Hero Award - Veteran Horse Trophy Kindly presented by Christie Passant.

Awarded to the horse aged 18 years or over on 1st January 2013 gaining the highest number of points in it’s best ten Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides.

1st Cardinal Panache The Pickle Pony Trophy Awarded to the pony 14.2hh & under gaining the highest number of points in it’s best ten Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides 1st WLA Elektra Ben Brenin Helpers Award Awarded to the person carrying out the highest number of helps at EGB SEG rides & events in 2013.

Winner: Jane Cook The Leo Trophy - Top Male Rider Awarded to the male rider gaining the highest points in their best ten Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides.

1st David Hawes Antoon Horse Upgrade Award Rosettes Awarded to each horse upgrading during 2013 From Open to Advanced Zeus Kalish From Novice to Open Vanquisher Simeric Solaman Dromasque Reena Screena Star Al Raad Bin Jesra Lucy O Dream Awards - 160k Rosettes Awarded for every successful completion of 160km or above in one competition (single or multi day CER or GER, including combination of classes at one event) in 2013.

Winner: Summer Mistral – Hayward Oaks 2013 The Sydney Trophy Awarded to the horse completing the highest number of kilometre in all types of ride of 42kms & under (CER+GER+PR) 1st WLA Elektra The Gemma Award Awarded to the horse in it’s second or above season with EGB gaining the highest number of points in it’s ten best Graded Endurance Rides of 50km & under.

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Team Badges Awarded to: Sarah Ewart, Susan Hawes, Linda Herriott, Anja Brandt, Coralie Holman, Ollie Holman, Judith Yarnold, Kristina Pettit, Christine Smyth, Sally Toye, Caroline Long, Chris Baker, Rebecca Northover, Katie Bedwin.

HCD Research Team Trophy Kindly presented & sponsored by HCD Research.

Awarded to the team of three riders gaining the highest number of points in each of their ten best Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides.

1st Katie Bedwin, Claire Dovey, Caroline Cowley The James Cassar Headway Team Trophy Kindly presented by Vanessa & Anthony French Awarded to the team of four horses completing the highest number of kilometres in any type of Ride of 42km & under 1st Two Fastest Two Furriest (Cardinal Panache, Simeric Solaman, Dromasque, Crown Prince of Silver Blue) The Amadeus Trophy - South Downs Rider Awarded to the rider completing the highest number of kilometres in any type of South East Group Rides held on the South Downs 1st Jennifer Newman The Gretton Lady Trophy Awarded to the horse gaining the highest number of points in it’s ten best Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides organised by a member of the South East Group 1st Doyenne Arab Horse Society Shield : Pure Bred Arabian Awarded to the registered Pure Bred Arabian Horse gaining the highest number of points in its ten best Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides.

1st Doyenne Arab Horse Society Shield : Part Bred Arabian Awarded to the registered Part Bred Arabian Horse gaining the highest number of points in its ten best Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides.

1st Summer Mistral Arab Horse Society Shield : Anglo Arab Awarded to the registered Anglo Arab Horse gaining the highest number of points in its ten best Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides.

1st Kal Baishakhi The Andrew Reilly Saddler UK Native Breed Shield Awarded to the registered UK Native Breed Pony (Pure or Part-Bred) gaining the highest number of points in its ten best Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides.

1st Quern Arcturus Registered Breeds Trophy Awarded to the Horse registered with any other Breed Society than the above gaining the highest number of points in its ten best Competitive & Graded Endurance Rides.

1st Vanquisher The Harmony Shield Unregistered Trophy Awarded to the Horse not registered with any Breed Society gaining the highest number of points in its ten best Graded Endurance Rides.

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ENDURANCE GB HANDBOOK 2014

From pleasure Rider to International Competitor, we can all use a little advice and support sometimes.

ENDURANCE COACHES Level 1 – Assistant Coach – assist more qualified coaches Nikki Pearson West Midlands 07906 149077 nikki.s.pearson@ btinternet.com

That’s when the Endurance GB UKCC qualified Coaches can help.

Endurance GB have a growing team of UKCC qualified Coaches around the country, all experienced in Endurance, and all ready to help you achieve your goals and ambitions.

Why not give your local Coach a call, and find out more about how you can improve your performance?

Level 2 – Club/ Regional – deliver and review coaching sessions to individuals or groups

Rachel Atkinson Lancashire 07974 161992 hydrohorsetreadwood@ googlemail.com Andrea Baker Based in France, can host holidays 0033549 843314 andreaanne41@aol.com Beccy BroughtonBooker UK wide 07969 359975 beccybro@hotmail.com

Joanne Forster Durham & Newcastle 07984 601426 joanne@joanneforster. co.uk

Rachael Farley Gloucestershire 07789 641014 01454 238942 info@rachaelclairdge. com

Sue Lees Dorset 01305 823719 suewindmillstables@ hotmail.co.uk

Sally Hall Avon 01934 833248 sallyhallatum@yahoo. co.uk

Michelle Matthews Norfolk 07974 266266 michelle1601@ btinternet.com

Pam James Powys 07931 357328 pjames@nasuk.com

Louise Napthine Nottingham 07899 882979 lnapthine@gmail.com Level 3 – Club/ Regional/National – including International Squads – Plan, implement, analyse & revise annual coaching programmes for individuals or groups Rosemary Attfield West Sussex 01403 822567 horsegranny@btinternet. com

Julie Martin Yorkshire, the North and Midlands 07857 445001 juliemartin140@ticali. co.uk Judith Piggott Tayside/Scotland 07580 415266 judith@ SMARTHorsemanship. co.uk Cindy Russell Essex 07939 110903 cindy@cynburstud.fsnet. co.uk

Caroline Foster with her daughter Poppy competing at Berkshire Downs 2013

Photo: David Saunders

For more information about the UKCC scheme, the scheme within EGB, and to find out how to train as a coach, go to www.endurancegb.co.uk or call Cindy Russell on 01708 688075

RESULTS...RESULTS...RESULTS...RESULTS...

32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 13.1kph Grade 2: Diamond Destiny (Anna Collins), 12.3kph; Khebir Shahir (Tracey Walthall), 11.1kph; Kumara Zayin (Liz Sutton), 12.7kph; Mister Mylo (Mary Korn), 11.2kph Grade 3: Cosmo (Helen Foster), 13.2kph Grade 4: Bhautika (Rachel Rolfe), 12.3kph Completion: P J B Blameitonthe Boogie (Peter Berry), 11.5kph; P J B Mirari (Andrew Jaini), 11.5kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 11.4kph; Druimghigha Lantana (Sarah Turner), 10.7kph; Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 10.4kph; Liquid Desire (Pauline Daley), 11.7kph; Pleasington Playboy (Lindon Webb), 10.9kph; Stella II (Sally Lewis), 10.4kph; Strong Rebel (Paul Daley), 11.7kph Grade 2: Cash (Alice Newby), 13.2kph; Druimghigha Luxor (Sue Box), 10.7kph; Martel Welsh Jack (Alex Naylor), 11.1kph Grade 3: Warrens Hill Elanzo (Philip Hirst), 11.5kph Completion: Llwynhen Elegant Lady (Amanda Naylor), 11.1kph; Tiga (Dylan Schleising-Chaplin), 10.9kph 1 retired SOUTH YORKSHIRE (MOORHOUSE) (08/09/2013) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Foxghyll’s Folly (Kathleen Mcghee), 13.2kph; Teadies Spirit (Sarah Thompson), 12.2kph Grade 2: Salladin (Heather Alexander), 14.5kph Grade 4: Amber IV (Lynsey Bainbridge), 12.2kph Completion: Young Tom (Fiona Kearton), 12.5kph 2 eliminations 41kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Moet (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 13.5kph; Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 13kph Grade 2: Tommy (Diane Hudson), 12.9kph Grade 3: Faleh (Linda Reeves), 11.4kph; Glackmore Boy (Tess Wheldon), 14kph; Moon Magician (Sue Taylor-Green), 12.5kph Grade 4: Crystal Topaz (Rebecca Pearson), 14kph; Ltf Narada (Nicola Bowley), 12.3kph 3 eliminations 41kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Hamra Bint Krayaan (Bond Hardman), 14kph; Snap Shot (Jackie Mawson), 13.3kph Grade 2: Solstess Blossom (Melissa Leppard), 11kph Grade 3: Delfyw Squwiggle (Karen Corr), 14kph 3 eliminations 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Crystal Jobaar (Tracy Thompson), 11.1kph; Ghalib Zafir (Emma Martin), 13.3kph; Oreci De Tenelles (Jeanette Bennett), 12.6kph; Vanash (Rachael Atkinson), 13.2kph Completion: Goulton Catriona (Julie Barker), 11.2kph; India I (Sandra Wilkinson), 10.7kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Golden Pride (Dave Catchpole), 11.3kph; Meadowland Mack (Tania Fitton), 10.4kph; Oakthwaite Zahir Adham (Jessie Mchugh), 13.3kph; Sam I (Karen Hynes), 9.9kph Grade 2: Ashurst Bunty (Iona Peat), 11.3kph; Ibn Derkisha (Emily Mchugh), 13kph; Itsy (Aline Peat), 11.3kph; Orelie Griff (Christopher Fitton), 10.5kp Grade 3: Corker (Marion Lowe), 11.1kph; Dns Ronaldo (Kate Atkinson), 13kph

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Grade 4: Hildith Dancing Dream (Alison Scott), 12kph; Jigsaw Puzzle (Claire Parkinson), 11.3kph Completion: Flynn (Lucy Walker), 9.6kph CHESHIRE FOREST FROLIC - DAY 1 (14/09/2013) 85kms Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Grade 1: Cwrtycadno Zeus (Sarah Ollis), 13.1kph; Foxghyll’s Folly (Kathleen Mcghee), 13.2kph; Ghalib Zafir (Julie Martin), 13.3kph; Shoshana (Ann Harrison), 14.4kph; Silva Quartz (Emma Martin), 13.3kph; To The Last Man (Christine Myers), 11.8kph; Zim Nazka (Jacqueline Lloyd), 14.7kph Grade 2: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 13.6kph Grade 3: Hazelcroft Gosens Tsar (Charlotte Chadwick), 13.6kph; Tannasg Dancing Diva (Penny Pearce), 13.2kph Grade 4: Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn Cummings), 14.3kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Madison (Peter Ingram), 13.7kph Grade 2: Jamie-Son (Barbara Jordan), 12.9kph Grade 3: Tommy (Diane Hudson), 11.5kph Grade 4: Kazaiyid (Linda Cowperthwaite), 11.3kph Completion: Moon Magician (Sue Taylor-Green), 11.4kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Amber’s Diamond Cluster (Sarah McLoughlin), 11.5kph; Warrens Hill Chayze (Harry Ingram), 13.7kph Grade 2: Blanche (Susan Crabtree), 11.3kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Diamond Flight (Jill Thorburn), 11.9kph; Midnight Star (Rachel Williams), 11.5kph Grade 3: Mountedgcumbe Maestro (Sally Mellor), 11.9kph; Mycathlly Golden Sunshine (Ann Aldridge), 12.2kph Grade 4: Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 11.5kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Blossom (Caroline Le Butt), 11.6kph; Hamra Bint Krayaan (Bond Hardman), 13kph; Hildith Dancing Dream (Alison Scott), 10.3kph; Hildith Dream Delight (Julie Scott), 10.3kph; Khezya (Dale Jones), 10.4kph; Lucy G (Jacky Goodman), 11.2kph; Meadowland Mack (Tania Fitton), 12.4kph; Orelie Griff (Christopher Fitton), 12.4kph; Trigger (Jane Walker), 11.6kph Grade 2: Irishtown Prince (Rebecca Massey), 11.7kph; Pleasington Playboy (Lindon Webb), 10.9kph; Rhyddlad Enrique (Jasmine Massey), 11.7kph; Sahir Opulence (Katy Mellor), 11.9kph; Tiga (Dylan Schleising- Chaplin), 10.9kph Grade 4: Ibn Derkisha (Emily Mchugh), 11.4kph; Raz (Carys E Roberts), 10.9kph Completion: Delfyw Squwiggle (Karen Corr), 13kph; Dns Ronaldo (Kate Atkinson), 11.4kph 1 elimination and 2 retired MOST (CZE) (14/09/2013) F.E.I. 4star 160kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride 18th: Strawblade (Javier Cervera), 17.7kph 3 eliminations CHESHIRE FOREST FROLIC - DAY 2 (15/09/2013) 43kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Squire (Gaynor Jones), 12.1kph Grade 2: Medraar (Terence Madden), 13.2kph Grade 3: Jamie-Son (Barbara Jordan), 13.6kph; Moon Magician (Sue Taylor-Green), 12.9kph

1 elimination 43kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Gizmo I (Izzy Wilson), 13.5kph Completion: Delfyw Squwiggle (Karen Corr), 13.7kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Sylvanpark Scallywag (Lesley Parker), 10.9kph Grade 3: Diamond Flight (John Black), 11.4kph Grade 4: Mycathlly Golden Sunshine (Ann Aldridge), 12.1kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Cash (Alice Newby), 13.3kph; Meadowland Mack (Tania Fitton), 13.1kph Grade 3: Orelie Griff (Christopher Fitton), 13.1kph Completion: Sargent Pepper (John Hobbiss), 11.4kph; William Bonnie (Carolyn Joesbury), 10.8kph 1 elimination S.E.R.C. AUCHENCROW (15/09/2013) 40kms Competitive Ride Grade 1: Linnelwood Digby (Janet Lennard), 12.6kph Grade 3: Bonnie Lass (Barbara Austin), 12.6kph THE COLLEGE RIDE (15/09/2013) 120kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Khartoum With A K (Nikki Malcolm), 14.9kph 1 elimination F.E.I. 2star 120kms College Endurance Ride 1st: Bonnie Safira (James Dickinson), 14.7kph; Fantom (Annie Joppe), 15.9kph 2nd: Elayla (Katie Bedwin), 14.2kph; Summer Mistral (Caroline Cowley), 15.9kph 3rd: Just C’Mall (Helen McFarland), 15.5kph; Warrens Hill Kizmet (Alice Loten), 14.2kph 4th: Almaak (Jason Tse), 14.6kph 5th: Binley Prince Salim (Susan Hawes), 14.2kph 6th: Beystar (Ian Fletcher), 14.2kph 7th: Zakhir (Charlotte Fleming), 13.1kph 80kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Amira Zahra (Charlotte Strang), 16.2kph 2nd: Sweet Molly Malone (Sarah Porter), 14.7kph 3rd: Open T’ Offers (Rachael Rogerson), 13.6kph 4th: Katie (Herbie Owen), 13.3kph 6 eliminations F.E.I. 1star 80kms College Endurance Ride 1st: Aratahnes Aphrodite (Fionnghuala Paterson), 16kph; Bey R’ahmoun (Lucy Parker), 15.2kph 2nd: Reeffolie (Lucile Helsmoortel), 16kph; Ryu (Sue Box), 13.2kph 3rd: Rudi (Susannah Sadler), 13.4kph 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Al Masa (Sue Headland), 13.1kph; Coralkov (Juliet Jacob), 13.9kph; L M A Hadayyah (Emily Ferguson), 12.8kph; Perfeq Rough Diamond (Colin Day), 12.9kp Grade 2: Eas Ka Ching (Nathalie Cambier), 14.1kph Grade 3: F F Alpha Orionis (Eduardo Videla), 13.7kph; G F A Mydass (Pauline Higgs), 10.7kph; Ja Noor (Susan Speed), 13.9kph Grade 4: Perfeq Hidden Challenge (Linda Hams), 12.9kph Completion: Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 10.7kph 63kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: S A Jasuur (Janet Machin), 12.7kph Grade 2: Debrett (Malcolm Greenaway), 14.7kph; Joyces Choice (Hannah Maskell), 11.2kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aveiro (Jill Wilson), 11.1kph; Sanchi (Louise England), 14.2kph

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Grade 2: Boolagh Betty (Hilary Carr), 12.6kph; Island Elina (Molly Button), 13.1kph; Zorro (Sharon Davison), 12.9kph Grade 3: Moet (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 14.5kph; Rochester Wong (Jennifer Newman), 13.4kph Grade 4: Our Gem (Jill Peachey), 12.4kph; Sisco (Toni Davis), 10.8kph Completion: Arabella Shaikh Al Jassan (Piers Geddes), 15.4kph; Caoimhe (Emily Allen), 14.5kph; Crown Prince Of Silver Blue (Leonie Davenport), 11.9kph; Ltf Kapra C (Paul Henman), 13.2kph; Murphy M (Michelle Matthews), 10.1kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aberllwyd Satra (Karen Day), 12.2kph; Arabian History (Claire Freeman), 12.6kph; Kal Baishakhi (Rebecca Northover), 11.8kph; Omer Simps (Jody Green), 13.2kph; Ramona (Maddy Mangan), 14.3kph; Redwings Milky Way (Keighley Pomroy), 12.3kph; Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 11.9kph; Tiger Lily (Lesley Jennings), 10.7kph; Vanquisher (Lindsay Sparrow), 13.4kph; W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp), 11kph Grade 2: Scrumpy2 (Anja Brandt), 10.7kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 14.2kph Grade 4: Eleana (Cerys Matthews), 10.1kph; Push The Button (Karen Carr), 13.2kph Completion: Iberica Paloma (Rebecca Parsler), 12.3kph; Ifnotwhynot (Sally Thomas), 14.5kph; Island Spirit (Sharon Button), 13.1kph; Kildromin Trump (Lesley Caswell), 9.1kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Bright Diamond (Julie Payne), 12.6kph; Justin Nobility (Elisabeth Carter), 13.4kph Grade 4: Kodeius (Sarah Chapman), 13.9kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Shatzar (Jane Alexander), 11.1kph Grade 2: Lily’s Legacy (Sarah Bird), 11.4kph; Minnie I (Catharine Rideout), 11.4kph; One Fine Day (Sara Graham), 11.7kph Completion: Cefngarn Carwyn (Deborah Dibden), 11.8kph; Eden El Nyhl (Susan Cox), 12.1kph; Hartley (Caroline Johnson), 11.1kph; Molly’s Midnight Magic (Amy Wilkins), 11.8kph 2 retired CAMELFORD (22/09/2013) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Meneth Crystal Rose (Carolyn Thomas), 12kph; Woodland Gem (Shannon Chaplin), 12.4kph Grade 3: Ishtar Spirit (Elizabeth Watts), 11.4kph; Jasper P (Roz Plail), 13.4kph Grade 4: Lindance Easter Boy (Glenda Smith), 12kph; Yawl Hillbilly (Kirsty Wiscombe), 11.4kph Completion: See You Sunday (Amber Barnicoat), 12.3kph 2 eliminations 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Golden Dream (Stevie Jones), 11.9kph; Pigaro (Catherine Woodford), 11.2kph; Terminators Dream (Ylva Mowatt), 11.9kp Completion: Rowberton Raindance (Joy Savage), 11.2kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aden Silver Moonlight (Janthea Newman), 13kph; Desert Kudoss (Ginny Gidley), 12.1kph; Keen Pleasure (Charles Newman), 13kph; Rumpus (Laura Quick), 11.5kph Grade 4: Khatanga (Linda Barnes), 13kph 2 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Summoner (Julie Elvy), 10.1kph; Treswarrow Prudence (Carina Kane), 12kph; Trigger F (Morrighan Frost), 11kph; Ty Shute Meadow (Saffron Bishop), 11kph Grade 2: Hurtstock Special Flame (Pauline Bird), 10kph Grade 3: Derwen Bradon (Andy Howard), 10.1kph 1 retired

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32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Latek (Victoria Mosey), 11kph; Silver Tariba (Susan Speed), 11.7kph Grade 3: Aberllwyd Solstice Morn (Doug Wilson), 11.5kph; Astral Mystique (Jan Prettejohn), 10.8kph Grade 4: Grey Medlar (Abigail Chisholm), 10.9kph; Keryel Lotois (Joanna Chisholm), 10.9kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Brechfa Dansker (Kim Hicks), 12.1kph; Cwmtynant William (Nichola Hodge), 12.1kph; Flying Artist (Valerie Jones), 10.3kph; Jula Royal Phoenix (Shanade Holmes), 10.2kph; Killyanchor Magical Jewel (Jessie Lethbridge), 10.2kph; Master Flash (Philippa Davidson), 9.7kph; Menorca (Teresa Longden), 9.8kph; River Gypsy (Victoria Ham), 11.7kph; Schmeichel (Sheila Penhaligon), 12.1kph; Trevoulter Tovak (Daniel Perkin), 11.8kph; Trewaters Lotta Luck (Samantha Gilbert), 12.1kph; Velucius (Juliet Martin), 12kph Grade 2: Britvic (Michelle Cockburn), 11.1kph; Cariad (Beverley Jenkin), 9.6kph; Samson (Ann Jobson), 10.2kph; The Blue Iris (Julia Wolfendale), 9.6kph; Vlacq Melika Kayal (Lorraine Flood), 9.8kph Grade 4: Its Me Alfie (Graham Wright), 9.5kph 3 eliminations and 1 retired THE LIONS TAIL DAY 2 (22/09/2013) 82kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Zim Nazka (Jacqueline Lloyd), 13.4kph Grade 2: Avonbrook Green Rose (Becky Bertram), 13.6kph; Marcus Aurelius (Katherine Bertram), 13.6kph Grade 3: Steele Independent (Anne Anderson), 13.4kph 2 eliminations 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Fighting On (Rachel Tomlin), 12.5kph Grade 2: Ravel’s Bolero (Amie Grainger), 12kph Grade 4: Harvest Gold (Christine-Anne Hull), 10.7kph Completion: Cosmo (Helen Foster), 10.7kph; Eas Indiana Al Arabi (Laura Davies), 12kph 2 eliminations 41kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: C.S.Khamsin (Elizabeth Ellesley), 13.6kph; Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 13.5kph Grade 2: Moet (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 13.8kph; Regal Dream (Juliet Jacob), 13.9kph Completion: True Blue Of Torthorwald (Carole Sykes), 11.6kph 41kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Reba (Lesley Caswell), 12.1kph; Regis (Selena Ford), 9.7kph; Silvretta Acrobat (Jan Hebblethwaite), 9.7kph; Simeric Sinnaman (Bridie Lydon-Towle), 11.1kp Grade 2: Farekray (Claire Dovey), 10.6kph Grade 3: Montanna (Ann-Marie Pelc), 12.2kph Grade 4: Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 12kph 1 elimination 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Silver Linnet (Carol Fricker), 13.6kph Grade 4: Crystal Jobaar (Tracy Thompson), 11.3kph; Sg Esscent (Susan Cox), 13.1kph; Zyta (Gaynor Rose), 12.8kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Itsy (Aline Peat), 12.7kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 12kph Grade 2: Shamal (Paul Brown), 11.7kph Grade 3: Ashurst Bunty (Iona Peat), 12.7kph Completion: Jigsaw Puzzle (Claire Parkinson), 12.7kph; Tamaya De La Mole (Peggy Sofley), 11.5kph 1 elimination CARSINGTON WATER (28/09/2013) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 15.9kph; Ghalib Zafir (Julie Martin), 16.2kph; Mostafanother R (Charlotte Chadwick), 15.9kph

1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Abbery Cornish Messenger (Heidi Clark), 14.2kph; Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 11.8kph; Jack Dawson (Lorna Kidson), 16.6kph; Moet (RichardBradley Hancock), 16.4kph; Squire (Gaynor Jones), 15.1kph; Taaqib (Allyson Sole), 14.2kph Grade 2: Tannasg Dancing Diva (Penny Pearce), 15.1kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Amber’s Diamond Cluster (Sarah McLoughlin), 12.2kph; Hoofbeats Tour (Amber Sole), 14.2kph; Simeric Sinnaman (Bridie Lydon-Towle), 11.8kph Grade 2: Harvey V (Lesley Owens), 12.2kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Madison (Peter Ingram), 15.2kph; Sylvanpark Scallywag (Lesley Parker), 14.7kph; Vanash (Kate Atkinson), 13.5kph Grade 2: Bronze Nahdir (Pat Guerin), 15.2kph Grade 3: P J B Mirari (Andrew Jaini), 12.8kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Gin And Tonic II (Jennifer Doxey), 11.7kph; Golden Pride (Dave Catchpole), 14.5kph; Hamra Bint Krayaan (Bond Hardman), 13.7kph; Ibn Derkisha (Emily Mchugh), 13.5kph; Itsy (Aline Peat), 14.5kph; Jigsaw Puzzle (Claire Parkinson), 14.5kph; Riyah Raquassah (Karen Corr), 13.7kph Grade 2: Ashurst Bunty (Iona Peat), 14.5kph; Sirius Os (Brett Corcoran), 12.7kph Grade 4: Verni (Rachel Knight), 14.7kph 1 elimination VALEGGIO SUL MINCIO CH-M-YH-E 7 YO (ITALY) (28/09/2013) F.E.I. 2star 120kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride 15th: Pesniia (Georgina Hirst), 17.3kph DEVILS DYKE (29/09/2013) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Cardinal Panache (Julia Harman), 12.7kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Eight Acres Kismet (Alison Robinson), 12.8kph; Ffayza (Judith Hunt), 11.2kph Grade 2: Lady Ace (Lynda Maples), 11.3kph; Millie I (Mark Weil), 12.9kph; Nooral Noufous (Nicki Smith), 12.8kph Grade 3: Archer (Leonie Wheeler), 10.5kph; Caoimhe (Emily Allen), 12.4kph; Chlione (Susan Middleton), 10.7kph; Moonlight Rhapsody (Erica Mcquillen), 13.2kph Grade 4: Boolagh Betty (Hilary Carr), 11.4kph; Moonlight Sonata (Victoria Lawson), 13.2kph 6 eliminations 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Arabian History (Claire Freeman), 11.4kph; El Azraff Amirah (Judith Yarnold), 10.3kph; Ifnotwhynot (Sally Thomas), 12.4kph; Indian Najmah (Jo Neyland), 11.1kph; Kildromin Trump (Lesley Caswell), 11.2kph; Minnie I (Catharine Rideout), 10kph; Scrumpy2 (Anja Brandt), 10.7kph; Snow Hill Leonardo (Charlotte Purkis), 10kph; Vanquisher (Lindsay Sparrow), 11.1kph Grade 2: Baronsdown Rendez-Vous (Trudeke De Munck), 9.4kph; El Chenz (Sandra Ralph), 10.5kph; Hs Espion (Heather Weston), 9.7kph; Omer Simps (Jody Green), 12.8kph; Push The Button (Karen Carr), 12.8kph 1 retired RED DRAGON - DAY 1 (04/10/2013) 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Phine Skies Crusada (Liz Benwell), 12.5kph; Takwenya (Christopher Wray), 12kph Grade 3: Khatanga (Linda Barnes), 10.7kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bint Al Reeh Janoob (Hannah Verkerk), 9.4kph; Fine Girl You Are (Tracy Haines), 9.9kph;

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Kal Baishakhi (Rebecca Northover), 10.3kph; Shaikha Bint Krayaan (Amanda May), 9.4kph Grade 2: Becky C (Karen Cadman), 10.3kph; Farekray (Claire Dovey), 10.2kph; Lady’s Man (Lise Cooke), 10.5kph 36kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 11.5kph Grade 2: Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 10.9kph; Touch Of Frost (Hilary Kaye), 10.9kph 36kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aberllwyd Frog (Penny Rawnsley), 10.6kph; Eclectic Dun To A T (Suzanne BeaumontDavies), 13.1kph Grade 2: Aberllwyds Astoriz (Catherine Rawnsley), 10.6kph; La Picasso (Susannah Rogers), 11.2kph; Lj Dizzy Heights (Hayley Wright), 11.4kph 1 elimination S.E.R.C. WEST LINTON (04/10/2013) 52kms Competitive Ride Grade 2: Linnelwood Digby (Janet Lennard), 14kph RED DRAGON - DAY 2 (05/10/2013) 160kms Red Dragon 2 day 1st: Bashir Shamyr (Brett Corcoran), 11.4kph 2nd: Marlouf De Norvavre (David Yeoman), 10.9kph 3rd: Oakleazefarm Czamak (Louise Rich), 10.7kp 4th: Dacora (Jayme Bone), 10.6kph 5th: Oakleazefarm Czako (Susan Rich), 10.3kph 80kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Oakleaze Farm Czarko (Lauren Mills), 16.1kph 2nd: Ibn Al Helal (Anita Gordon), 16.1kph 3rd: Ben Shah (Larissa Whiley), 15.3kph 4th: Mister Mylo (Robyn Catterall), 14.3kph 5th: Caa Labib (Kenneth Mapp), 14kph 6th: Perfeq Pacha De Blaziet (Julie Kendall), 13.9kph 7th: Mountedgcumbe Maestro (Charis Denham), 13.9kph 8th: Terminators Dream (Lorna Kidson), 13.5kph 9th: Bey Shebaan (Laura Short), 13kph 10th: Burfield Red Dragon (Katie Bedwin), 12.9kph 11th: Desert Kudoss (Ginny Gidley), 12.4kph 12th: Oxnead Wheatear (Sally Farrall), 12.1kph 13th: Gnocchi (Linda Kidd), 11.7kph 14th: Sg Esscent (Susan Cox), 11.7kph 15th: Keryel Lotois (Joanna Chisholm), 11.7kph 16th: Rosegay (Penny Rawnsley), 11.4kph 17th: Treasured Moonbeam (Karen Jones), 10.6kph 18th: Muna Bint Shuwaimeh (Rosemary Henderson), 10.6kph 3 eliminations and 1 retired 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Silver Tariba (Susan Speed), 11.5kph Grade 3: See You Sunday (Amber Barnicoat), 11.5kph Grade 4: Asharis (Sally Milverton), 10kph Completion: Benzuga (Hilary Cuming), 11.5kph; Magic Powers (Valerie Bradshaw), 10.2kph; Salimrashid (Jill Thomas), 10kph 1 elimination 65kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr), 11.9kph; Sealeah Myranda (Harry Adshead), 11.6kph; Zim Nazka (Jacqueline Lloyd), 11.9kph Grade 2: Prince Meliodas (Rachael FarleyClaridge), 13.6kph Grade 4: Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 10kph; Wolferlow Dakota (Karen Jones), 12.2kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 48kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Zawadi (Christopher Wray), 10.9kph Grade 3: Phine Skies Crusada (Liz Benwell), 12.2kph; Seren (Eva Marshall), 11.9kph Grade 4: Jerry (Ollie Holman), 10kph; Roundhills Harvest Shine (Heather Evans), 12.6kph Completion: Reena Screena Star (Coralie Holman), 10kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 12.4kph; Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 11.4kph

Grade 2: D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 12kph; Ltf Narada (Nicola Bowley), 11.2kph; Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 10.9kph; Traemar Narnia (Nikki Malcolm), 12.6kph; Vlasta Weiner (Lynn Harvey), 13.1kph Grade 3: Faleh (Linda Reeves), 10.7kph; Grey Medlar (Abigail Chisholm), 10.7kph Grade 4: Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 11.1kph; Hs El Nafous (Deborah Duncan), 11.6kph; Laddie (Linda Dod), 11.5kph; Spanish Minx (Bethan Jones), 12.1kph Completion: Gazy De Lux (Joanna Malcolm), 12.6kph; Zyta (Gaynor Rose), 11.8kph 3 eliminations and 1 retired 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Arranberg Mai (Fiona Valentine), 12.4kph; Bright Dawn (Abigail Tennant), 10.5kph; Reba (Lesley Caswell), 11.7kph; River Gypsy (Victoria Ham), 11.3kph; Sa’da Sekora (Gillian Talbot), 10kph; Sky Indigo (Donna Taylor), 9.9kph Grade 2: Irak Ibn Egis (Caitlin Reeves), 10.7kph; Penny Clawd (Belinda Stewart), 12.1kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 10.5kph; Woodie Woodpecker (Alicia Reeves), 10.7kph Grade 3: Distance Oasis (Heather Whiteley), 11.9kph Completion: Montanna (Ann-Marie Pelc), 10.4kph SAINT AGNANT SOUS LES COTES (FR) (05/10/2013) F.E.I. 3star 160kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride 5th: Kates Mate (Carri-Ann Dark), 14.4kph 15th: Yawl Hillbilly (Kirsty Wiscombe), 12.1kph 1 elimination F.E.I. 2star 120kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride Completion: Fleur I (Alex Tennant), 14.3kph RED DRAGON - DAY 3 (06/10/2013) 65kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Zim Nazka (Jacqueline Lloyd), 11.5kph Grade 2: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr), 11.5kph; Jamana (Charlotte Fleming), 11.7kph Grade 3: Nooral Noufous (Nicki Smith), 11.8kph; Orion’s Firefly (Janet Kenward), 10.5kph Grade 4: Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 10.5kph Completion: Silvretta Athlete (Catherine Hood), 10.2kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Silver Tariba (Susan Speed), 11.7kph Grade 3: Asharis (Sally Milverton), 11kph; Vlasta Weiner (Lynn Harvey), 13.1kph Grade 4: Ibn Al Helal (Anita Gordon), 12.4kph; Oakleaze Farm Czarko (Lauren Mills), 13kph; Radwaan (Lesley List), 11.5kph Completion: Ben Shah (Larissa Whiley), 11.7kph; Mister Mylo (Robyn Catterall), 12kph; Salimrashid (Jill Thomas), 10.7kph 4 eliminations 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Barons Rock (Kat Ingram), 10kph; Becky C (Karen Cadman), 10kph; Debrett (Melanie Davison), 9.5kph; Gwely Coeds Razil (Julie McKeown), 11.7kph; Suchaking (Malcolm Greenaway), 9.5kph Grade 2: Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 8.9kph; Saunders Pageboy (Kristina Jones), 10.5kph; Stella II (Janine Malone), 8.9kph Grade 4: My Marco (Martin Theodorou), 10.6kph; Shaame (Alison Dury), 11.7kph; Vlacq Golden Sprite (Annabel Ings), 11.7kph 36kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Phine Skies Crusada (Liz Benwell), 11.8kph; Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 11.7kph; Spotless (Stephen Blackwell), 14.4kph; Touch Of Frost (Hilary Kaye), 11.7kph Grade 2: D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 11.2kph; Hs El Nafous (Deborah Duncan), 12.1kph; Traemar Narnia

(Nikki Malcolm), 13kph Grade 3: C F S Astreled (Nic Wigley), 14.3kph; Faleh (Linda Reeves), 10.6kph; Summersplace Sweet Juliet (Heather Caddick), 10.6kph Grade 4: Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 11.4kph; Ltf Narada (Nicola Bowley), 10.2kph; Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 11.4kph Completion: Laddie (Linda Dod), 10.7kph; Spanish Minx (Bethan Jones), 11.1kph; Zyta (Gaynor Rose), 10.7kp 5 eliminations 36kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Angies Girl (Angie Williams), 12kph; Arranberg Mai (Fiona Valentine), 12kph; Aymard Des Fieffes (Jessica Minett), 12.8kph; Carsons Legacy (Sherrie Cooper), 10.9kph; Derry’s Dream (Paige Knee), 10.9kph; Druimghigha Lantana (Sarah Turner), 10.2kph; Druimghigha Luxor (Andrea Champ), 10.2kph; Foxcourt Tia Marrie (Sharon Jones), 12.8kph; Good Morgan (Jessica Sedgewick), 11.3kph; Good Time Charlie (Jo Bunyan), 13.1kph; Indian Blueboy (Andrena Hattersley), 12.5kph; Irak Ibn Egis (Caitlin Reeves), 10.6kph; Irish Town (Rebecca Massey), 10.2kph; Kingstown Cove (Ellie Bunyan), 13.1kph; Lily Langtree (Kate Gillam), 12.7kph; Liquid Desire (Pauline Daley), 10.6kph; Lizzie (Poppy Morgan), 10.8kph; Locon (Mark Carter), 11.1kph; Lolly-May (Kelsey Marriott), 13.1kph; Luna (Hope Mahlich), 14.2kph; Magners Gold (Jane Wyatt), 12.9kph; Penny Clawd (Belinda Stewart), 14kph; Poppy (Faye Mitchell), 11.3kph; Randale Firefly (Lucy Coates), 9.5kph; Reba (Lesley Caswell), 10.6kph; River Gypsy (Victoria Ham), 11.8kph; Saving Tia Maria (Lucie Allison), 10.8kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 10.9kph; Strong Rebel (Paul Daley), 10.6kph; Unbelievable (Gaynor Laverick), 13.1kph; Warrens Hill Rubyn (Sarah Rogerson), 10.2kph Grade 2: Brechfa Dansker (Kim Hicks), 11.3kph; Castlecoote Westside (Annette Hornbuckle), 13.1kph; Cwmceffyl Autumn Breeze (Alison Smale), 12.8kph; Daisy III (Emily Cooke), 8.9kph; Lady’s Man (Lise Cooke), 8.9kph; Merlin (Bethan Lewis), 11.1kph; Mill Starlight (Julie Banks), 12.5kph; Poppet (Evelyn Watt), 12kph; Rhyddlad Enrique (Jasmine Massey), 10.2kph; Saving Grace (Georgina Allison), 10.8kph; Schmeichel (Sheila Penhaligon), 11.3kph; Transwales Trefor (Jane Anscombe), 10.5kph; Trevoulter Tovak (Daniel Perkin), 11.3kph; Turnpike Misty (Brenda Henney), 10.8kph; Woodie Woodpecker (Alicia Reeves), 10.6kph Grade 3: Jupiter (Wendy Brice), 11.9kph; Keeloges Shamoah (Jenny Kidd), 11.8kph; Midnight Madness (Tanya Sherwood), 10.8kph Grade 4: Asta (Cordelia Johnson-Gilbert), 11.3kph; Pleasington Playboy (Lindon Webb), 9.6kph; Tiga (Dylan Schleising-Chaplin), 11.5kph; Tomorrow’s Promise (Emma Harris), 11.8kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 10.6kph Completion: Aberlogin Welsh Doll (Gwenfair Mason), 8.8kph; Badger Lola (Julie Card), 11.3kph; Balnecroft Royal Olympian (Lezley Aldrich), 8.8kph; Caribbean Sun (Jennifer Thomas), 11.9kph; Cefyngarn Meredydd (Jane Jeffs), 9.2kph; Dwyfor Buster (Jeremy Harland), 9.5kph; Marl Joclyn (Laura Robinson), 8.3kph; Megan (Louise Rowlands), 8.3kph; Sam R (Helen Roff), 8.8kph; Seashore (Nikki Pearson), 11.8kph; Stainmore Black Opal (Vicky Malysz-Smith), 13.1kph; Tough N Dance (Caroline Burge), 14.4kph; Trewaters Lotta Luck (Samantha Gilbert), 11.3kph 7 eliminations

ROYALTIES - DAY 1 (11/10/2013) 168kms 3 day Competitive Endurance Ride Multi Day 1st: Daante (Ellie Moxon), 12.2kph 2 eliminations 104kms Medium 2day Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr), 15kph; Amber IV (Lynsey Bainbridge), 13.1kph; Fighting On (Rachel Tomlin), 12.5kph; Oreci De Tenelles (Jeanette Bennett), 12.7kph Grade 3: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 14.9kph; Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn Cummings), 13.7kph 5 eliminations and 3 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Moet (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 13.4kph Grade 3: Simeric S’Moudh (Thay Stephenson), 12.5kph Grade 4: Simeric Cassini (Bridie Lydon-Towle), 11.8kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Simeric Sinnaman (Hannah Lydon), 11.8kph Grade 2: Simeric Smooth Criminal (Stephanie Brown), 12.5kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bright Diamond (Julie Payne), 13.3kph; C.S.Khamsin (Elizabeth Ellesley), 13.5kph; Ruwais Bolero (Victoria Davies), 12.8kph; Tommy (Diane Hudson), 13.9kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Redx (James Hardwick), 10.1kph Grade 2: Harvey V (Lesley Owens), 12kph; Hoofbeats Tour (Amber Sole), 14.2kph Completion: Beckmeetings Karim (Heidi Lewis), 12kph; Sandlings Joop (Antonia Hardwick), 10.1kph 1 elimination ROYALTIES - DAY 2 (12/10/2013) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Zim Nazka (Jacqueline Lloyd), 12.4kph Grade 2: Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 12.4kph Grade 3: F F Alpha Orionis (Eduardo Videla), 14.1kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Belle Etoile Bolero (Amie Grainger), 13.4kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bonnie Safira (James Dickinson), 12.2kph; Taaqib (Bethany Stokes), 13.4kph; Viniculture (Rachel Pemberton), 12.7kph Grade 3: Rassam (Anne Booth), 11.5kph; Tommy (Diane Hudson), 14.2kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aberllwyd Satra (Karen Day), 12.5kph; Amber’s Diamond Cluster (Sarah McLoughlin), 11.3kph; Blue Shadow (Lesley Smith), 14.8kph; Hoofbeats Tour (Amber Sole), 13.4kph Grade 2: Gin And Tonic II (Jennifer Doxey), 12.2kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Simeric S’Moudh (Thay Stephenson), 13.4kph Grade 2: C.S.Khamsin (Elizabeth Ellesley), 11.8kph Completion: M A S Khadambah (Francesca PalmerHourd), 12.9kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Hamra Bint Krayaan (Bond Hardman), 12.8kph Grade 2: Riyah Raquassah (Karen Corr), 12.8kph 1 retired NEW PARK RUFUS (13/10/2013) 81kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Briar Rose (Alison House), 13.9kph; Binley Prince Salim (Susan Hawes), 13.5kph; Golden Dream (Stevie Jones), 13.5kph; Joyces Choice (Hannah Maskell), 14kph; Julio (Robert

Phillpotts), 13.8kph; Spotless (Stephen Blackwell), 15.4kph; Woodland Gem (Shannon Chaplin), Grade 2: Sakeena Sky Zayin (Paul Simmons), 13.9kph; Warrens Hill Kizmet (Alice Loten), 13.9kph Grade 3: Magic Powers (Valerie Bradshaw), 12.7kph; Saturn (Laura Perry), 12.9kph Grade 4: See You Sunday (Amber Barnicoat), 12.7kph Completion: Duchy Mimosa (Martin Voysey), 10.4kph 1 elimination 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Arabella Shaikh Al Jassan (Piers Geddes), 13.2kph; Druimghigha Shimoni (Christine Nicol), 13.9kph; Elayla (Katie Bedwin), 12.6kph; M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 14.4kph; Traemar Narnia (Nikki Malcolm), 14.8kph Grade 3: Barik (Abigail Tennant), 12.6kph; Grey Medlar (Abigail Chisholm), 12.2kph Grade 4: Khanspur (Joanna Chisholm), 12.2kph; Mehshiv (Lucy Byrom), 11.8kph 45kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Golden Gigolo (Deborah Edmond), 12.7kph; Jerry (Ollie Holman), 12.1kph; Millie I (Mark Weil), 13.5kph; Ptolemaeus (Carol Jones), 12.2kph; Ryu (Sue Box), 12.9kph Grade 2: Broadreed Silver Mist (Nicola Berry), 13.1kph; G Elinore (Linda Brown), 15.3kph Grade 4: Reena Screena Star (Coralie Holman), 12.1kph Completion: Lucy O (Sue Olsen), 10.7kph 1 elimination 45kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bey Sahli (Carri-Ann Dark), 13.7kph; El Azraff Amirah (Judith Yarnold), 10.9kph; Kal Baishakhi (Rebecca Northover), 12.4kph; Ramona (Maddy Mangan), 10.1kph; Summoner (Julie Elvy), 11.9kph Grade 2: Bh Supersonic (Fiona Griffiths), 12.7kph; Snow Hill Leonardo (Charlotte Purkis), 10.1kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 13.9kph Grade 3: Shamal (Paul Brown), 10.3kph Grade 4: Derwen Bradon (Andy Howard), 11.9kph; Eluard (Julia Wolfendale), 12kph 35kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 12.7kph Grade 3: Ennis (Susan Thomson), 11.7kph; Majestic Omar (Barbara Coombs), 11.4kph Completion: G F A Dainty Dancer (Pauline Higgs), 11.2kph; Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 11.2kph 1 elimination 35kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Binley Silver Spark (Rebecca Gant), 10.8kph; Blerwims Petra (Tanza Tottle), 12kph; Bubblegum (Karina McDermott), 10.4kph; J A Ayesha (Chesca Burrows), 12kph; Niaz Al Azhar (Jane Perrett), 10.1kph; Quassy De Joyere (Denise Furse), 11.6kph; Skippy (Joanna Lunn), 11.6kph; Snobben (Sophie Irwin), 10.1kph; Soloman’s Quest (Lesley Scutter), 10.4kph; Vlacq Melika Kayal (Teresa Longden), 11.6kph Grade 2: Kolinka Of Dragonmead (Karen Greig), 10kph; Lisnaugh Apoche (Helen Rawlings), 11.4kph; Little Bird (Herbie Owen), 10kph; Peppen’s Gold (Harry de Greeff), 10.3kph; Perfect Sky (Mark De Greeff), 10.3kph; Rhinestone Cowboy (Louise Dyett), 10.1kph; Sf Ambassadors Amir (Sally-Anne Filtness), 10.5kph; Solstice Sunrise (Archie Moffat), 11.6kph; Wolfen (Margaret Williams), 11.6kph Grade 3: Misty Brig (Jane Gale), 12kph Completion: George (Dominic Smith), 9.9kph; Lombardo (Fiona Rawlings), 11.4kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 11.2kph ROYALTIES - DAY 3 (13/10/2013) 80kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Bolero Phantastik (Charlotte Strang), 16.5kph

2 eliminations 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Harvest Gold (Christine-Anne Hull), 13.1kph Grade 2: Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 11.8kph 1 elimination 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Basford Showman (Amber Sole), 16kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Diamond Flight (Shaun Walsh), 12.5kph; Moet (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 13.5kph; Rassam (Anne Booth), 13.8kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Summer Mistral (Caroline Cowley), 14.6kph Grade 2: Farekray (Stuart Baker), 14.6kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Al Masa (Sue Headland), 14.5kph Grade 3: Bright Diamond (Julie Payne), 12kph; Simeric Cassini (Bridie Lydon-Towle), 12.2kph Completion: M A S Khadambah (Francesca PalmerHourd), 13.8kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Blue Shadow (Lesley Smith), 14.5kph; Flynn (Lucy Walker), 10.6kph Grade 3: Kildromin Trump (Lesley Caswell), 13.1kph S.E.R.C. FISHWICK (13/10/2013) 81kms Competitive Ride Grade 4: Teadies Spirit (Sarah Thompson), 10.4kph 50kms Competitive Ride Grade 1: Linnelwood Digby (Janet Lennard), 12.1kph Grade 2: Bonnie Lass (Barbara Austin), 12.1kph 30kms Competitive Ride Grade 1: Loti Du Caussanel (Robert Newall), 11.6kph; The Bolero Kid (Katherine Edridge), 12.4kph 30kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Clover Fire N Ice (Emma Leigh), 12.4kp

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