out there were still a few smaller commit» ments such as the Horse of the Year Show at Wembley Arena, an escort at Newmar» ket Racecourse and our mounted musi» cians at a gig at Hampton Court. Overall the year has been a great success. The programme left by the previous Musical Ride Officer had fallen through completely, through no fault of his but just through a change of plans and emphasis by the Shows. I feel it is an indicative fact that this Ride performed one of the busiest years and all from a position of zero. I count myselflucky to have commanded this cherished Regimental jewel and to have had so much fun in the process, Troop Leading is indeed the most fun job available to a cavalry officer and now in my twilight months of my commission I feel incredibly grateful to have been allowed another glimpse of that job. It goes, almost without saying, that
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3 lot depends on the general performance of those men under your command and to that end I can safely say that I was privileged to have such a wonderfully diverse, fun and above all professional group of soldiers to have spent my last year with. Certainly a year I will never forget - the end of year party was fairly unforgettable too!
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Musical Ride Performances 1999 Great Yorkshire Show, Catterick 16 — 31 July Royal Tournament
MARCH 17 » 22 March Brabant, Holland
MAY
NOVEMBER 04 - 08 November International Jumping of Brussels, Belgium
AUGUST 21 August Thetford Town Show, Norfolk
12 - 17 May Royal Windsor Horse Show
22 August Weyland Show, Norfolk
JUNE 25 - 30 June Royal Highland Show
DECEMBER 01 — 06 December International Jumping of Amsterdam, Holland 14 - 21 December
SEPTEMBER JULY 05 - 08 July AES Catterick 12 — 16 July
Olympia, London
05 September Open Day, Summer Camp
Dutch Courage DS/OIE‘ [he Handy Hunter
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