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elcome to The Winter Special issue.

Here we are at the end of 2023 - where did that year go? We are back to paddling through the muddy fields by torch light, both ends of the day. Bring on the Spring!

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There are winter welfare articles in this issue, and also of course a brief insight into shopping ideas for Christmas. Our 2024 Year Planner (part one) can be found on the centre pages, ready for you to pull out and pin up on the tack room wall. Part two will be published in the next issue.

We have a lovely giveaway this issue, courtesy of Zebra Products; a pair of Sprenger Bow Balance Stirrups worth £210.

Next issue we start to see what shows/events are on in 2024, with the issue being the first of our show previews of the year.

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Here’s wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

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See you in 2024!

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10 WINTER CARE 12 EQUINE LASERS 14 CARING FOR YOUR GOLDEN OLDIE 16 COMMON WINTER AILMENTS 18 CHN DIARY DATES 24 2024 YEAR PLANNER 36 SOFIA GAMES 38 A PASSION FOR RACEHORSES 40 FOCUS ON EQUINE CAREERS 42 FOCUS ON SADDLERY 44 SERVICES DIRECTORY

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here are many key considerations when feeding a horse during the winter months including supporting their ability to keep warm, maintaining good condition as well as keeping them hydrated. With prices of everything going up recently, a lot of owners are looking at how to get good value for money whilst also sticking to high quality feeds.

Winter warming Horses have an innate ability to keep themselves warm through a process called thermoregulation. Although horses are likely to be doing less exercise and sweating less during winter, they burn off a lot of energy maintaining their core temperature. Therefore, as owners, we need to help them as much as possible with their diet to help keep them warm from the inside out. This is why feeds that are high in fermentable fibre are so important – super fibres are broken down and go through a fermentation process in the hind gut – a process which naturally creates warmth.

In addition, as a treat for your horse, you could soak the mash in warm water, making it more appealing to eat and again helping them to maintain their body temperature as well as promoting hydration.

Hydration Dehydration isn’t something that is naturally associated with winter – it’s something that riders and owners are more aware of during hot weather.

However, during cold winter months, a horse’s water source is often very cold, if not frozen. This isn’t very appealing to horses, so they can become dehydrated simply from not wanting to drink. Given that Speedi-Beet is x5 parts water and Fibre-Beet is x3 parts

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water, this is great way to add in more liquid to a horse’s diet. If your horse needs a bit more hydration, you can use more than the minimum recommended amount of water.

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Condition Maintaining condition on a horse who struggles through the Winter can be challenging – they can find it difficult to utilise key ingredients in feed effectively or get what they need from forage. The addition of Cooked Linseed to the diet is particularly beneficial for these horses.

Not only does this provide slow-release

energy when supplemented with fibre, it is also rich in antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids. Given that up to 40% of Cooked Linseed is oil, it also contributes to skin and coat condition, general well-being and regulatory mechanisms which are responsible for maintaining the core body temperature of a horse. Cooked Linseed is a fantastic option for condition without the fizz.

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WINTER CARE

by Carys Morgan BVSc MRCVS

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anaging horses through the long winter months, with mud, cold weather and short days can be particularly onerous. In this article we will aim to tackle some common winter problems, and provide some top tips to avoid issues this winter.

Paddock Management Wet and muddy paddocks can be difficult to manage through winter, however it is still important to regularly poo-pick during the winter to manage the parasite burden on the land. If enough land is available, rotating grazing to allow time for fields to recover can be a good way of preventing paddocks from becoming excessively poached and muddy, using the best draining and most sheltered fields for winter turnout is best. Alternatively, grass mats or similar can be useful for areas such as gateways or field shelters that are prone to getting particularly muddy.

Water supplies in the field should be regularly checked, especially during freezing conditions to ensure ice is broken and no pipes are burst.

them a bucket of trough water or rainwater alongside their fresh bucket as this is what they are used to drinking.

Feeding in the Winter It is important to ensure that the main feed source for equines is fibre/forage, where grass is limited in the winter this needs to be made up with hay/haylage or similar. Hay intake should be increased gradually to reduce the risk of impaction colic by suddenly increasing the amount of dry, long fibre intake.

Mud Fever Mud fever, or pastern dermatitis, is a common and frustrating condition to deal with. It is caused by an opportunistic bacteria that gets in via softened, wet or damaged skin. Mud fever presents as scabs and discharge on the lower legs, the legs can become swollen and it can be incredibly sore.

Ensuring adequate water intake during winter is extremely important to prevent impaction colic. Adding water to feeds and wetting hay can increase water intake. Horses can be reluctant to drink very cold water, so it is often useful where possible to add warm water to their bucket at feed times as they are also more likely to have a drink after eating. For horses that usually live out but have to be brought in during severe weather, it can be beneficial to offer

The best way to prevent mud fever is to allow the legs a chance to dry – this can be tricky for horses that live out 24/7, but having a dry area such as a well bedded field shelter or concrete yard to stand on can help. It is generally best to allow wet legs to dry and then brush mud off and check for scabs and signs of mud fever, if you have to wash the mud off you should dry the legs as well as possible and allow them to dry completely before turning back out again. Clipping excess hair off legs can make it easier to clean and dry the legs, especially for horse that are in work.

When treating mud fever, it is important to have somewhere clean and dry to keep the horse while the scabs heal, we would usually suggest bathing the scabs in warm antiseptic wash and gently removing any loose scabs before drying the legs thoroughly and applying a moisturizing, antiseptic cream as suggested by your vet. The horse should ideally remain out of the mud until the area is healed.

Rugging Which rugs to use is a frequently asked question, this is always very individual to each horse. It depends on many factors such as whether the horse is clipped, the body condition, fitness and workload, amount of shelter available, and the horse’s own comfort levels. When rugging it is important to consider that the horse’s thermal neutral zone (temperature range whereby the horse does not have to use any energy to keep warm) is approximately 5-25°C, so just because you feel cold your horse may not! Over rugging can be as uncomfortable and detrimental to a horse as under rugging.

As a general rule, if you put your hand under your horse’s rug they should feel warm, not hot and they should not be sweating.

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About the Author: Carys Morgan BVSc MRCVS Carys has worked in equine practice since graduating from Liverpool in 2018, and after a brief stint working in Shropshire moved to Warwickshire. She enjoys all aspects of first opinion practice but is particularly interested in sports horse medicine, lameness and wounds.

Carys was a member of the England Vaulting Squad and has represented Great Britain on a number of occasions, notably at the World Equestrian Games in Tyron 2018, the European Championships 2019 and World Championships in Herning in 2022.

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Tel: 01295 670501 Exercise and Turnout Some horses will have reduced exercise in the winter due to the shorter days and more unpredictable weather, or some horses will have a holiday from their work. It is important to ensure that

these horses are still checked on twice a day, that rugs are removed to check for rubs or injuries. Stabled horses that may have reduced turnout in the winter should have regular exercise, even if it is not ridden work.

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Shining a light on Equine Lasers: Safe, useful and effective

by Sally Hodgson. Senior HNVG Vet, BSc (Hons), MA, VetMB, Cert AVP (EM), MRCVS

aser therapy is widely used in human and veterinary medicine for a range of purposes, but what is a laser and how does it work? ‘Laser’ is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation – a laser is a device that uses an energy source to produce packets of light energy called photons, which are then amplified by a kind of domino effect before being focused into a light beam. The power and wavelength of the light or laser beam depend on the mechanism used by that specific device to amplify its photon production, and in turn determine the effects the laser beam will have on different body tissues.

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Lasers are grouped into classes, which broadly describe how dangerous they have the potential to be. Examples we see every day include class 2 lasers, such as the scanners at a shop checkout. These are hazardous if you deliberately stare into them, but a reflection of the beam is not damaging.

Laser pointers are mostly class 3R – they cannot burn the skin and are not a fire hazard, but will damage the eye if viewed for too long. Therapeutic lasers are mostly class 3B

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or class 4. These have the potential to damage eyesight and so protective goggles must be worn when using these devices. Class 4 lasers also include surgical laser machines.

In everyday terms, we sometimes refer to surgical lasers as ‘hot’ lasers, and to lasers used for non-surgical therapies as ‘cold’ lasers.

Laser surgery Using a laser instead of a scalpel in surgery can be useful for several reasons. A laser can cut without touching the tissue it is cutting, so avoids spreading cancerous or infected cells around an operation site. The heat of the laser also helps to seal small blood vessels. The heat is particularly useful to us in removing sarcoids, as the laser beam can be used to cauterise the site and kill any remaining tissue that might be too small to see.

Photobiomodulation effects Photobiomodulation means the alteration (modulation) of biological processes by light, and can be a metabolic or a thermal effect. Metabolic effects of laser therapy include

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dilation of blood vessels, increased rate of mitochondrial metabolism and increased activity of genes related to metabolism, cell proliferation and growth factors. The resulting dilation of blood vessels increases the delivery of oxygen to the treated area.

The thermal effects of laser treatment also act to increase metabolic rate and increase blood flow, as well as decreasing pain and improving tissue elasticity.

All of these effects improve wound healing and reduce inflammation, speeding up recovery and return to work.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sally Hodgson. Senior HNVG Vet, BSc (Hons), MA, VetMB, Cert AVP (EM), MRCVS Sally is ancient enough to remember the first, proper James Herriot series. Whether or not she’d read the books first is lost in the mists of time, but the appeal of spending time outdoors solving bizarre problems and making a (positive) difference to the lives of animals and their owners was strong. Having been told by the careers advisor that veterinary medicine was ‘too difficult, you won’t get in,’ Sally took the long way around and completed a degree in Zoology at Liverpool before studying Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge. She was asked to leave Cambridge in 2007 (having successfully graduated) and went straight into equine practice, working for practices in Lambourn and Suffolk before joining HNVG in 2010. In January 2022, Sally became a

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Laser treatment also has an antibacterial effect, which can be very useful in combating antibiotic resistance.

What conditions can laser be used to treat?

It’s a long list! Wounds, tendon and ligament injuries, muscle spasm and pain, muscle damage, haematomas, arthritis, itchy skin… Laser therapy has the advantage of being safe, easily tailored to each patient’s individual requirements, portable, non-invasive and painless. There is a large body of evidence from human medicine demonstrating its usefulness, and the evidence for its use in veterinary species is rapidly growing.

Senior Vet in the Equine Team.

Like all the Equine team, Sally’s caseload is quite varied. She has particular interests in farriery and internal medicine, and in 2018 achieved the Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Equine Medicine), taking the viva exam in Liverpool on the way to the Petplan Vet of the Year awards evening in Birmingham – a somewhat stressful piece of scheduling!

Recognising the close bond that we all have with our animals, Sally’s aim is to leave each visit having helped her client understand what is happening with their horse, and with, if not a road map, at least a Plan A and sometimes a Plan B as well.

In her spare time, Sally is a real live human being. She is owned by two spaniels and a ride & drive pony, who sometimes let her spend some time gardening or cooking.

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Caring for your Golden Oldie

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iven that horses are living much longer – sometimes into their 50’s – it shows that with the right care and nutrition, our four-legged friends could be our companions for many years to come.

Some key considerations for your older horse might be: • Dental health – how this affects their diet • Joint health – balancing turnout time to keep them moving • Eye health – do they feel safer with other horses around them if their sight has deteriorated?

• Temperature regulation – are they able to keep their temperature consistent?

• Nutritional support – do they need some supplements to help systems within the body that might not be operating optimally anymore?

Diet can play a big part in many of those considerations, for example, feeding a high fibre diet will promote hind gut fermentation, which in turn will warm the horse from the inside out. In addition, feeding something like a soaked mash might be beneficial to a horse whose painful teeth have reduced their appetite.

When it comes to joint health, prevention is certainly better than cure as the effects of a disease such as arthritis, simply cannot be reversed. Horses of any age can be affected by arthritis; however, it is more common amongst older horses.

This is because arthritis is, in effect, the result of wear and tear in joints. Between cartilage-capped bone is joint fluid, which over time can reduce, leading to friction. This friction causes inflammation and as a result, damage to the cartilage, and eventually, the bone.

Naturally, older horses experience more inflammation due to oxidative stress which is an imbalance in the ratio of oxidants to antioxidants within the horse’s body. Degradation and weakening of the joints, glucose dysfunctions such as EMS, obesity and lowered immunity can all be other factors in arthritis which need to be considered when you are looking at the overall health of your older horse.

If your horse is suffering with arthritic symptoms, there are certainly ways that you can help to support this.

Turmeric is an extremely effective ingredient for joint supplements, as it contains antioxidants and supports the natural anti-inflammatory processes. With the familiar golden colour, Turmeric has often been regarded as a miracle supplement, particularly in human health. Within Turmeric there are 200 compounds which work together to provide some fantastic benefits to horses. One of the key compounds is Curcumin, which is the main active ingredient in Turmeric.

It is a strong antioxidant and has a metabolic effect in the natural inflammation cycle of the body’s defence mechanisms.

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horse’s body. Therefore, Turmeric needs to be combined with other key ingredients in order to ensure your horse can derive benefit from the supplement that you are feeding.

TurmerAid is a high-quality Turmeric supplement that combines carefully researched ingredients in combination with Turmeric to ensure your horse benefits as much as they should from the supplement. Black Pepper, specifically freshly cracked pepper, can increase absorption by up to 2000% so it is important to get the longer lasting effects.

In addition, Apple Cider Vinegar, Yucca and Linseed help bind the Turmeric to increase the digestibility.

Without these ingredients, the horse’s body will excrete the Turmeric quickly, as it would do with something that it recognises as a toxin.

Pelleted supplements are easier to feed and have high bioavailability compared to traditional powdered Turmeric, which is often messy and cannot be absorbed in the digestive system as effectively. Supplements made up of pellets are palatable and can even be fed from your hand. From muscle recovery, joint function, through to insulin sensitivity, Turmeric vitamins can help optimise efficiency of metabolism and support general health and well-being.

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Common Winter Ailments

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n this issue, Robinson Animal Healthcare offer advice on common winter ailments and first aid kit maintenance to ensure you have everything you need in an emergency.

There are a number of common ailments that are more prevalent during the winter months as fields turn to mud baths and our horses are forced to spend longer periods in the stable.

Hoof Abscesses

The best form of treatment for mud fever is taking steps to prevent the condition in the first place by keeping your horse in dry conditions and allowing mud to dry before brushing off instead of constantly washing the legs.

If your horse develops mud fever, wash any affected areas with an antibacterial wash, taking care to dry the legs properly.

Always call your vet if the limb is swollen, painful or your horse is lame.

be used dry. Veterinary Gamgee should be used on top of the poultice to provide pressure on the frog.

First Aid Kit Maintenance Maintaining your first aid kit is essential to be able to act quickly in the event of an emergency, especially in winter when there never seems to be enough hours in the day. This means making sure your kit is always stocked up and ensuring it is stored in an appropriate way.

Your first aid kit should be clearly labelled making it easily identifiable to everyone on the yard and be stored in an accessible place and returned to its designated spot after every use.

Hoof abscesses are more common during winter as wet weather causes the feet to become softer, making it easier for dirt or foreign objects to penetrate the foot.

Infection then rapidly develops, with a build-up of pus within the confines of the hoof, which is extremely painful for the horse.

Thrush During winter many horses are forced to spend long hours in the stable or in water logged, muddy turnout. These constantly wet conditions can predispose some horses to thrush, a bacterial infection of the frog which is categorised by a smelly discharge or soft spots.

A vet or farrier will need to locate the abscess and drain the pus. Once the pus has been drained the foot must be cleaned, before applying a hot wet poultice.

Appropriate stable management and picking your horse’s feet out daily is the best way to prevent thrush.

It is important to regularly check and dispose of any products that have reached their use-by-date, regardless of whether they have been used or not.

To treat thrush, ask your farrier to remove all the diseased tissue before cleansing the area thoroughly with 10 parts warm water (ideally boiled first) to one part hydrogen peroxide before applying a hot wet poultice to the area, changing daily.

After three applications the poultice may

While the product inside sterile packaging could still be perfectly useable, the sterile barrier within the package may have deteriorated, potentially increasing the risk of infection from contamination.

Mud Fever

Mud fever is caused by chronic wetting of skin on distal limb. Rain, mud and frequent washing off of mud, weakens the skins normal defence, therefore allowing infection to penetrate.

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Ideally the kit should be stored at room temperature, somewhere clean and dry, in a container that is durable enough to keep out rodents.

The active ingredients in products such as Animalintex® could be less effective if used beyond their expiry date.

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Team Quest & My Quest & Unaff at Mendip Plains EC, The Carthouse, Chewton Field Farm, Ston Easton, Radstock, BA3 4BX. Contact: 01761 241123 www.mendipplainsec.co.uk 09/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE. Contact: 01483 884147 arena@activatelearning.ac.uk www.merristwoodarena.co.uk 09/12/2023 British Dressage at Moulton College EC, Northants, NN3 7QL. sam.gregory@moulton.ac.uk www.moulton.ac.uk 09/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. Contact: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 09/12/2023 British Show Jumping (7th-10th) at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 09/12/2023 Unaff & Quest & Team Quest Dressage at Parwood Equestrian Centre, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Surrey, GU3 2JE. Contact: 01483 616313 bookings@parwood.co.uk www.parwood.co.uk 09/12/2023 Unaff Combined Training & Dressage at Petley Wood Equestrian, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. T: 01424 871677 www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 09/12/2023 Showing at Saddlesdane Equestrian Centre, Ashford Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0NX. T: 01233 740270 www.saddlesdane.co.uk 09/12/2023 Unaff Dressage, Stress Less Dressage, Combined Training, Unaff Mini Show Jumping, Unaff Show Jumping at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. T: 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 09/12/2023 British Show Jumping at South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston Campus, Rodbaston, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5PH. Contact: 07973 332093 www.rodbastonequine.com 09/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Prestige Equestrian, Bath Road, Hardwicke, Glos, GL2 2RG. Contact: 01452 726633 shows@prestige.training www.prestige.training 09/12/2023 British Dressage Team Quest & My Quest at Swallowfield Equestrian, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warwickshire B94 6JD. Contact: 01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk 09/12/2023 British Dressage at Wellington Riding, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ. Contact: 0118 932 6308 ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk www.wellington-riding.co.uk 09/12/2023 British Dressage QWL & Unaff Dressage at West Wilts EC, Nr Trowbridge, BA14 6QT. T: 01225 783220 info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com 09/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Weston Lawns Farm, Bedworth

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Rd, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warks, CV12 9JA. T: 02475 901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk 09/12/2023 Christmas ODE at Allens Hill, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 2DU. Contact: 01386 555616 office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk 09/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Pickering Grange Equestrian, Pickering Grange Farm, Ellistown Terrace Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1EZ. T: 07932 667758 info@pickeringgrange.co.uk www.pickeringgrange.co.uk 09/12/2023 Arena Eventing at Radfords Equestrian, Lower Farm House, Llanymynech, Shropshire, SY22 6LG. Contact: 01691 831523 www.radfords-equestrian.co.uk SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER 10/12/2023 British Dressage High Profile Dressage (7th-10th) at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs, NG32 2EF. 01476 591569 entries@arenauk.com www.arenauk.com 10/12/2023 Ashby & Orton Riding Club Christmas Show at Grangewood Farm Livery, Grangewood, Netherseal, Swadlincote DE12 8BG. T: 07581 680740 www.aorc.uk 10/12/2023 Avon Vale PC Christmas Show Jumping at West Wilts EC, Holt, BA14 6QT. www.branches.pcuk.org/avonvale 10/12/2023 British Dressage at Beechwood EC, The Wheatsheaf Centre, Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8DY. Contact: 07510621428 info@beechwoodec.co.uk www.beechwoodec.co.uk 10/12/2023 Christmas Unaff Show Jumping at Bow House Equestrian, Bishops Castle, SY9 5HY. Contact: 07779 259933 bowhousefarm@googlemail.com www.bowhousefarm.co.uk 10/12/2023 Arena Eventing at Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Lane, Pyecombe, Brighton, W Sussex, BN45 7EG. Contact: 01273 844508 light16@hotmail.co.uk www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 10/12/2023 Christmas Show Jumping at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 10/12/2023 Dressage Winter Series at Burstow Park Equestrian Centre, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9TF. Contact: 01293 279924 office@burstowparkridingschool.com www.burstowparkridingcentre.com 10/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. T: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 10/12/2023 British Dressage Quest & Unaff Dressage at Caron Roberts Equestrian, Lanes Farm, Marlborough Road, Swindon, Wilts SN4 7SA. T: 07715 906163 tammy@robertsequestrian.co.uk www.robertsequestrian.co.uk 10/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Cherwell Competition Centre, Mill Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire

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OX3 0QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com 10/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping (9th-12th) at Coombelands Equestrian, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH21 1BQ. Contact: 01798 873011 equestrian@coombelands-stables.com www.coombelands-equestrian.co.uk 10/12/2023 NSEA Arena Eventing at Coombelands Equestrian, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH21 1BQ. Contact: 01798 873011 equestrian@coombelands-stables.com www.coombelands-equestrian.co.uk 10/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Duckhurst Farm, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0JW. Contact: 01580 891057 duckhurstsj@btinternet.com www.duckhurstfarm.com 10/12/2023 Christmas Pony Parade at Eland Lodge Equestrian Centre, Newborough Road, Draycott In The Clay, Ashbourne, Derbs DE6 5HD. T: 01283 575856 events@elandlodge.com www.elandlodge.com 10/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Elms Farm Equestrian Centre, Frieston Heath Lane, Caythorpe, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3HD. E: info@elmsfarmec.com www.elmsfarmec.com 10/12/2023 Unaff Arena Eventing at Enborne EC, Hamstead Marshall, Nr Newbury, Berks, RG20 0JL. T: 07929 873071 ruth.gardiner2@btinternet.com www.enborneequestrian.co.uk 10/12/2023 Unaff Dressage & Unaff Show Jumping at Felbridge Show Ground, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 2NU. T: 01342 321601 info@felbridge.net www.felbridge.net 10/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Fenning Farm, Chapel Lane, Soham Fen, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5UL. Contact: 07875 044829 carol@fenningfarm.co.uk www.fenningfarm.co.uk 10/12/2023 Arena Eventing at Field House Equestrian Centre, Field House Farm, Birch Cross, Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8NX. T: 01283 820310 info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.co.uk 10/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Chalvington Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3SS. T: 07595 777265 admin@goldencrossec.com www.goldencrossec.com 10/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at GW Equine, Highbrook Stables, Lyss Place, Hawkley Road, West Liss, Hamps, GU33 6JP. T: 07771 908816 gwequineltd@gmail.com www.gwequine.co.uk 10/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Hartpury House, Hartpury, Glos, GL19 3BE. T: 01452 702397 shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk 10/12/2023 Indoor Driving UK at Sparsholt Equestrian Centre, Sparsholt College, Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO21 2NF. www.indoordriving.co.uk

10/12/2023 Indoor Driving UK at Abbey Farm Dressage, Jacks Lane, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8DH. www.indoordriving.co.uk 10/12/2023 Indoor Driving UK at Pickering Grange EC Ellistown Terrace Rd , Ellistown, Coalville, LE67 1EZ. www.indoordriving.co.uk 10/12/2023 Indoor Driving UK at Saddlesdane EC, Baddlesmere, Ashford Road, Faversham, ME13 0NX. www.indoordriving.co.uk 10/12/2023 Unaff & Quest Dressage at Kingswood EC, County Lane, Albrighton, West Midlands, WV7 3AH. Contact: 01902 374480 support@kingswoodec.co.uk www.kingswoodec.com 10/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Leyland Court Farm, Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RY. Contact: 01454 773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk 10/12/2023 Mini Arena Eventing at Lincomb Farm, Lincomb, Worcs, DY13 9RB. T: 01299251351 www.crosscountrycourse.co.uk 10/12/2023 British Dressage & Arena Eventing at Mendip Plains EC, The Carthouse, Chewton Field Farm, Ston Easton, Radstock, BA3 4BX. T: 01761 241123 www.mendipplainsec.co.uk 10/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Moores Farm EC, Corse Lawn, Glos, GL19 4LY. mfec@btconnect.com. www.mooresfarmequestrian.co.uk 10/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Moulton College EC, Northants, NN3 7QL. sam.gregory@moulton.ac.uk www.moulton.ac.uk 10/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. Contact: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 10/12/2023 British Show Jumping (7th-10th) at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 10/12/2023 New Forest Hounds Point to Point at Larkhill Racecourse, Netheravon Road, Salisbury, SP4 8AT. www.larkhillracing.com 10/12/2023 Team Show Jumping at S & G Equine, Ollerton, nr Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2BS. Contact: 07970 767873 sweaverbhsai@hotmail.com www.sandgequineltd.com 10/12/2023 Dressage at Seechem Equestrian Centre, Rowney Green Lane, Alvechurch, Worcs B48 7EL. Contact: 01214 452333 seechem@hotmail.co.uk www.seechemequestrian.com 10/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Snowball Farm EC, Burnham, Bucks, SL1 8EH T: 01628 666222 shows@snowballfarm.co.uk www.snowballfarm.co.uk 10/12/2023 Pony Club Spring Festival at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. T: 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 10/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston Campus, Rodbaston, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19

5PH. Contact: 07973 332093 www.rodbastonequine.com 10/12/2023 Staff College Drag Hunt Meet at Daneshill, Hook RG27. hsc@staffcollegedraghunt.co.uk www.staffcollegedraghunt.co.uk 10/12/2023 British Dressage at Stourport Riding Centre, Stourporton-Severn, Worcs, DY13 9JD. enquiries@stourportridingcentre.co.uk www.stourportridingcentre.co.uk 10/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Swallowfield Equestrian, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warwickshire B94 6JD. Contact: 01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk 10/12/2023 Christmas Gymkhana at Tedworth Equestrian Centre, Humber Lane, Tidworth, Wilts SP9 7AW. T: 01980 846464 events@tedworthparkriding.com www.tedworth.ecpro.co.uk 10/12/2023 Thames Valley Riding Club Open Show Jumping at Berkshire College of Agriculture, Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 6QR. Emma_delport@yahoo.co.uk www.tvrc.co.uk 10/12/2023 The South Downs Bloodhounds Meet at Milton Hill Farm, Pewsey, SN9 6LZ. 07711 321168 mailbox@southdownsbloodhounds.com www.sdbhuntsupporters.com 10/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Warminster Saddle Club, Warminster, Oxdene, Wilts, BA12 0DZ. Contact: 01985 213925 office@warminstersaddleclub.com www.warminstersaddleclub.com 10/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Moreton Morrell, Warwick, CV35 9BL. T: 0330 1356416 wprodwell@warwickshire.ac.uk www.wcg.ac.uk 10/12/2023 Clear Round at The Equine Centre, Common Leys Farm Campus, Witney, Oxon, OX29 9UY. T: 01235 216400 enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk 10/12/2023 Show Jumping at Allens Hill, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 2DU. Contact: 01386 555616 office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk 10/12/2023 GR Arena Eventing National AE Champ & NPS Q's at Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EZ. Contact: 01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk 10/12/2023 British Dressage at Beechwood EC, The Wheatsheaf Centre, Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8DY. Contact: 07510621428 info@beechwoodec.co.uk www.beechwoodec.co.uk 10/12/2023 Arena Eventing at Pickering Grange Equestrian, Pickering Grange Farm, Ellistown Terrace Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leics, LE67 1EZ. T: 07932 667758 info@pickeringgrange.co.uk www.pickeringgrange.co.uk 10/12/2023 Unaff Christmas Show at Barleylands Equestrian Centre, Barleylands Road, Basildon, Essex SS15 4BG. Barleylandsequineevents@yahoo.com

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GU3 2JE. Contact: 01483 616313 bookings@parwood.co.uk www.parwood.co.uk 12/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at West Wilts EC, Nr Trowbridge, BA14 6QT. T: 01225 783220 info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com 12/12/2023 British Dressage at Widmer EC, Lacey Green, Bucks, HP27 0PG. Contact: 01844 275139 widmerec@hotmail.co.uk www.widmerequestrian.co.uk 12/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Beechwood EC, The Wheatsheaf Centre, Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8DY. Contact: 07510621428 info@beechwoodec.co.uk www.beechwoodec.co.uk 12/12/2023 Unaff Dressage and Clear Round Show Jumping at Tumpy Green EC, Cam, Dursley, Glos, GL11 5HZ. T: 01453 899002 www.tumpygreenequestrian.co.uk WEDNESDAY 13TH DECEMBER 13/12/2023 London International Horse Show (13th-18th) at ExCeL London, E16 1XL. www.londonhorseshow.com 13/12/2023 British & Unaff Show Jumping with clear round at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 13/12/2023 Aff Dressage at Burrows Court Farm, Nibley Green, Dursley, Glos, GL11 6AZ. T: 01453 542488 www.burrowscourtfarm.co.uk 13/12/2023 Clear Rounds at CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe, Glos, GL4 0XA. 07787 083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com 13/12/2023 British Dressage at Cherwell Competition Centre, Mill Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com 13/12/2023 Evenlode RC Dressage at The Unicorn Equestrian Trust, Granary Cottage, Netherswell, Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 1LB. info@evenloderidingclub.co.uk www.evenloderidingclub.co.uk 13/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Felbridge Show Ground, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 2NU. 01342 321601 info@felbridge.net www.felbridge.net 13/12/2023 Aff Dressage at Hunters Equestrian, Cherry Tree Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5DT. Contact: 01285 640790 www.huntersequestrian.co.uk 13/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE. 01483 884147 arena@activatelearning.ac.uk www.merristwoodarena.co.uk 13/12/2023 Clear Round at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leics, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 13/12/2023 British Dressage at Quob Stables, Church Croft Farm, Durley Brook Road, Durley, Southampton, Hamps, SO32 2AR. T: 02380 694657

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Wenlock, TF13 6PE. www.eastshropshireridingclub.org.uk 16/12/2023 Combined Training at Felbridge Show Ground, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 2NU. 01342 321601 info@felbridge.net www.felbridge.net 16/12/2023 Christmas Fun Show Jumping at Finching Field EC, The Elms, Finchingfield, Essex. www.finchingfieldequestriancentre.co.uk 16/12/2023 British Dressage at Kings Equestrian Centre, Sturts Farm, Winslow, Bromyard, Heref, HR7 4SR. 01885400650 events@kingsequestrian.co.uk www.kingsequestrian.co.uk 16/12/2023 Arena Eventing at Onley Grounds EC, Onley Grounds Farm, CV23 8AJ. T: 07967 457588 landsentries@gmail.com www.landseventing.co.uk 16/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE. 01483 884147 arena@activatelearning.ac.uk www.merristwoodarena.co.uk 16/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Moulton College EC, Northants, NN3 7QL. sam.gregory@moulton.ac.uk www.moulton.ac.uk 16/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 16/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Parwood Equestrian Centre, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Surrey, GU3 2JE. Contact: 01483 616313 bookings@parwood.co.uk www.parwood.co.uk 16/12/2023 Christmas Fun Show at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. T: 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 16/12/2023 British Dressage at Speedgate Events, Mussenden Lane, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Contact: 01474 888474 events@speedgate.co.uk www.speedgate.co.uk 16/12/2023 Eventer Challenge at Prestige Equestrian, Bath Road, Hardwicke, Glos, GL2 2RG. 01452 726633 shows@prestige.training www.prestige.training 16/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Swallowfield Equestrian, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warwickshire B94 6JD. Contact: 01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk 16/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Wellington Riding, Hook, Hamps, RG27 0LJ. T: 0118 932 6308 ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk www.wellington-riding.co.uk SUNDAY 17TH DECEMBER 17/12/2023 London International Horse Show (13th-18th) at ExCeL London, E16 1XL. www.londonhorseshow.com 17/12/2023 Unaff Winter Dressage Series at The Avon Centre, Kingsweston Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QT. 01179 590266 info@theavoncentre.org.uk www.theavoncentre.org.uk 17/12/2023 Berks & Bucks Draghounds Meet at Rockley

Manor, Rockley, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RT. honsecretaries@berksandbucksdraghunt.org www.berksandbucksdraghunt.org 17/12/2023 British Dressage at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 17/12/2023 Christmas Show at Burstow Park EC Horley, Surrey, RH6 9TF. 01293 279924 Office@Burstowparkridingschool.com www.burstowparkridingcentre.com 17/12/2023 Quest Dressage at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks LU7 9BT. T: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 17/12/2023 British Dressage (17th-18th) at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. Contact: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 17/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Duckhurst Farm, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0JW. Contact: 01580 891057 duckhurstsj@btinternet.com www.duckhurstfarm.com 17/12/2023 Arena Eventing at Eland Lodge Equestrian Centre, Newborough Road, Draycott In The Clay, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HD. Contact: 01283 575856 events@elandlodge.com www.elandlodge.com 17/12/2023 British Dressage and Team Quest at Elms Farm Equestrian Centre, Frieston Heath Lane, Caythorpe, Grantham, Lincs, NG32 3HD. info@elmsfarmec.com www.elmsfarmec.com 17/12/2023 Unaff Dressage & Unaff Show Jumping at Felbridge Show Ground, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 2NU. T: 01342 321601 info@felbridge.net www.felbridge.net 17/12/2023 Unaff Dressage & Show Jumping at Fenland Equestrian Centre, Redmoor Lane, Begdale, Elm, Wisbech, Cambs, PE14 0RN. Contact: 01945 466617 fenlandequestriancentre@aol.com www.fenlandec.co.uk 17/12/2023 British Dressage at Fenning Farm, Chapel Lane, Soham Fen, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5UL. T: 07875 044829 carol@fenningfarm.co.uk www.fenningfarm.co.uk 17/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Field House Equestrian Centre, Field House Farm, Birch Cross, Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8NX. T: 01283 820310 info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.co.uk 17/12/2023 Unaff Christmas SJ Show at Golden Cross EC, Chalvington Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3SS. T: 07595 777265 admin@goldencrossec.com www.goldencrossec.com 17/12/2023 Arena Eventing at GW Equine, Highbrook Stables, Lyss Place, Hawkley Road, West Liss, Hampshire, GU33 6JP. T: 07771 908816 gwequineltd@gmail.com www.gwequine.co.uk 17/12/2023 Christmas Show Jumping & Games at Hall Place

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EC, Sulham Hill, Reading, Berks, RG31 5UB. Contact: 01189 426938 www.hall-place.com 17/12/2023 HDRC Open Dressage at Bromyard Equestrian, Bromyard HR7 4SR. hdrcshows@gmail.com www.hereford-riding-club.org.uk 17/12/2023 Indoor Driving UK at Merrist Wood EC, Holly Lane, Worplesden, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE. www.indoordriving.co.uk 17/12/2023 Indoor Driving UK at Moreton Morrell EC, CV35 9BL. www.indoordriving.co.uk 17/12/2023 Winter One Day Event at Leyland Court Farm, Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RY. T: 01454 773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk 17/12/2023 Malvern Hills RC Open Dressage Championships at Hillview Arena, Welland, Malvern, WR13 6NN. www.malvernhillsridingclub.com 17/12/2023 British Dressage at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 17/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 17/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Saddlesdane Equestrian Centre, Ashford Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0NX. T: 01233 740270 www.saddlesdane.co.uk 17/12/2023 Arena Eventing at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 17/12/2023 Staff College Drag Hunt Meet at Itchen Down, Winchester SO21. hsc@staffcollegedraghunt.co.uk www.staffcollegedraghunt.co.uk 17/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping inc Trailblazers First Round at Stourport Riding Centre, Stourporton-Severn, Worcs, DY13 9JD. enquiries@stourportridingcentre.co.uk www.stourportridingcentre.co.uk 17/12/2023 British Dressage & Unaff Dressage at Swallowfield Equestrian, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warwickshire B94 6JD. Contact: 01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk 17/12/2023 The South Downs Bloodhounds Meet at Cranborne Manor, BH21 5PP. T: 07711321168 mailbox@southdownsbloodhounds.com www.sdbhuntsupporters.com 17/12/2023 Unaff Arena Eventing at Weston Lawns Farm, Bedworth Rd, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warks, CV12 9JA. T: 02475 901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk 17/12/2023 Show Jumping at Allens Hill, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 2DU. T: 01386 555616 office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk 17/12/2023 Alvechurch Riding Club Christmas Showing Jumping at Gracelands Equestrian Centre, Crutch Ln, Droitwich, WR9 0BE. alvechurchrc.website@gmail.com

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www.alvechurchridingclub.com 17/12/2023 Atherstone & District RC Dressage at Pickering Grange Equestrian, Ellistown Terrace Road, Ellistown, Coalville, LE67 1EZ. Contact: 07905 451073 atherstonerc@gmail.com www.atherstoneanddistrictridingclub.co.uk 17/12/2023 Xmas Show Jumping at Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EZ. Contact: 01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk 17/12/2023 Christmas Fancy Dress Clear Round Jumping at Cherwell Competition Centre, Mill Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com 17/12/2023 The Farmers Bloodhounds Christmas Meet at The Lygon Arms, Chipping Camden. info@farmersbloodhounds.co.uk www.farmersbloodhounds.co.uk 17/12/2023 Christmas Show Jumping at Radfords Equestrian, Lower Farm House, Llanymynech, Shrops, SY22 6LG. 01691831523 www.radfords-equestrian.co.uk MONDAY 18TH DECEMBER 18/12/2023 London International Horse Show (13th-18th) at ExCeL London, E16 1XL. www.londonhorseshow.com 18/12/2023 British Dressage (17th-18th) at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. Contact: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 18/12/2023 British Dressage at Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE. 01483 884147 arena@activatelearning.ac.uk www.merristwoodarena.co.uk 18/12/2023 British Show Jumping (18th-20th) at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 18/12/2023 Clear Round at West Wilts EC, Nr Trowbridge, BA14 6QT. T: 01225 783220 info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com TUESDAY 19TH DECEMBER 19/12/2023 British Dressage at Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE. 01483 884147 arena@activatelearning.ac.uk www.merristwoodarena.co.uk 19/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 19/12/2023 British Show Jumping (18th-20th) at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com WEDNESDAY 20TH DECEMBER 20/12/2023 British & Unaff Show Jumping with clear round at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 20/12/2023 Clear Rounds at CCR

Equestrian, Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe, Glos, GL4 0XA. Contact: 07787 083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com 20/12/2023 Clear Round at Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Chalvington Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3SS. T: 07595 777265 admin@goldencrossec.com www.goldencrossec.com 20/12/2023 British Show Jumping (18th-20th) at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 20/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 20/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at West Wilts EC, Nr Trowbridge, BA14 6QT. T: 01225 783220 info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com THURSDAY 21ST DECEMBER 21/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Lane, Pyecombe, Brighton, W Sussex, BN45 7EG. 01273 844508 light16@hotmail.co.uk www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 21/12/2023 Clear Round Show Jumping at Duckhurst Farm, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0JW. T: 01580 891057 duckhurstsj@btinternet.com www.duckhurstfarm.com 21/12/2023 Winter Show Jumping Classic (21st-22nd) at Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Hartpury House, Hartpury, Glos, GL19 3BE. Contact: 01452 702397 shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk 21/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 21/12/2023 British Dressage at Parwood Equestrian Centre, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Surrey, GU3 2JE. Contact: 01483 616313 bookings@parwood.co.uk www.parwood.co.uk 21/12/2023 Unaff, Stress less & British Dressage at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. Contact: 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk FRIDAY 22ND DECEMBER 22/12/2023 Combined Training & Unaff Dressage at Allens Hill, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 2DU. 01386 555616 office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk 22/12/2023 Winter Show Jumping Classic (21st-22nd) at Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Hartpury House, Hartpury, Glos, GL19 3BE. Contact: 01452 702397 shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk 22/12/2023 British Dressage (22nd-23rd) at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 22/12/2023 Unaff Christmas Fun

Show at Beechwood EC, The Wheatsheaf Centre, Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8DY. T: 07510621428 info@beechwoodec.co.uk www.beechwoodec.co.uk SATURDAY 23RD DECEMBER 23/12/2023 Berks & Bucks Draghounds Lead Rein Meet at The Old Farmhouse, Kennel Lane, Steventon, Oxon, OX13 6SB. honsecretaries@berksandbucksdraghunt.org www.berksandbucksdraghunt.org 23/12/2023 Bromsgrove & District RC Christmas Show at Gracelands Equestrian Centre, Crutch Lane, Droitwich WR9 0BE. T: 07950 802129 bdrcterrie@gmail.com www.bromsgroveridingclub.co.uk 23/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 23/12/2023 Cherwell Valley RC Dressage at Moulton College, Northamptonshire, NN3 7QL. T: 07973 121807 rach.crook@gmail.com www.cv-rc.co.uk 23/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Felbridge Show Ground, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 2NU. 01342 321601 info@felbridge.net www.felbridge.net 23/12/2023 Clear Round at Glebe Farm Equestrian Centre, Bozeat, Northants, NN29 7LB. T: 01933 666034 glebefarmec@gmail.com www.glebefarmec.co.uk 23/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 23/12/2023 British Dressage (22nd-23rd) at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com SUNDAY 24TH DECEMBER 24/12/2023 Tiny Tots - Christmas Special! at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk TUESDAY 26TH DECEMBER 26/12/2023 Staff College Drag Hunt Boxing Day Meet at The Crown & Cushion, Minley. hsc@staffcollegedraghunt.co.uk www.staffcollegedraghunt.co.uk 26/12/2023 Four Shires Bloodhounds Hound Meet at Ashbourne Market Square, Derbyshire. www.4shires.co.uk WEDNESDAY 27TH DECEMBER 27/12/2023 British & Unaff Show Jumping with clear round at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 27/12/2023 Clear Rounds at CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe, Glos, GL4 0XA. Contact: 07787 083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

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www.goldencrossec.com 28/12/2023 Indoor Driving UK at Beechwood Equestrian Centre, The Wheatsheaf Centre, Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8DY. www.indoordriving.co.uk 28/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 28/12/2023 Harkaway Club Point to Point at Chaddesley Corbett, Worcestershire, DY10 4QT. www.pointtopoint.co.uk FRIDAY 29TH DECEMBER 29/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Lane, Pyecombe, Brighton, W Sussex, BN45 7EG. 01273 844508 light16@hotmail.co.uk www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 29/12/2023 Extravaganza Show Jumping Show at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 29/12/2023 Unaff Dressage at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 29/12/2023 NSEA Show Jumping at Duckhurst Farm, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0JW. Contact: 01580 891057 duckhurstsj@btinternet.com www.duckhurstfarm.com 29/12/2023 Indoor Driving UK at Berkshire College of Agriculture,

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Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 6QR. www.indoordriving.co.uk 29/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Leyland Court Farm, Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RY. Contact: 01454 773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk 29/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 29/12/2023 OBHPC Christmas Show Jumping at Unicorn Equestrian Centre, Stow-On-The-Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1JZ. oldberkshire@pcuk.org www.branches.pcuk.org/oldberkshire 29/12/2023 British Dressage at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 29/12/2023 Show Jumping at S & G Equine, Ollerton, nr Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2BS. Contact: 07970 767873 sweaverbhsai@hotmail.com www.sandgequineltd.com 29/12/2023 Show Jumping at Allens Hill, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 2DU. T: 01386 555616 office@allenshill.co.uk www.allenshill.co.uk 29/12/2023 Arena Eventing & Show Jumping at Pickering Grange Equestrian, Pickering Grange Farm, Ellistown Terrace Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leics, LE67 1EZ. 07932 667758

info@pickeringgrange.co.uk www.pickeringgrange.co.uk 29/12/2023 BD Youth and ICC at Fairoak Grange, Ashford Hill, Berks. T: 01635 299637 / 07785 720799 www.fairoakgrange.co.uk SATURDAY 30TH DECEMBER 30/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Lane, Pyecombe, Brighton, W Sussex, BN45 7EG. 01273 844508 light16@hotmail.co.uk www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 30/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 30/12/2023 British Dressage at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. T: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 30/12/2023 British Show Jumping at CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe, Glos, GL4 0XA. Contact: 07787 083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com 30/12/2023 British Show Jumping at Duckhurst Farm, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0JW. Contact: 01580 891057 duckhurstsj@btinternet.com www.duckhurstfarm.com 30/12/2023 Combined Training at Felbridge Show Ground, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 2NU. 01342 321601 info@felbridge.net www.felbridge.net 30/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping

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at Field House Equestrian Centre, Field House Farm, Birch Cross, Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffs, ST14 8NX. T: 01283 820310 info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.co.uk 30/12/2023 Arena Eventing at Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Chalvington Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3SS. T: 07595 777265 admin@goldencrossec.com www.goldencrossec.com 30/12/2023 Christmas Fun Show at GW Equine, Highbrook Stables, Lyss Place, Hawkley Road, West Liss, Hampshire, GU33 6JP. Contact: 07771 908816 gwequineltd@gmail.com www.gwequine.co.uk 30/12/2023 Unaff Show Jumping at Leyland Court Farm, Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RY. Contact: 01454 773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk 30/12/2023 British & Unaff Show Jumping at Mendip Plains EC, The Carthouse, Chewton Field Farm, Ston Easton, Radstock, BA3 4BX. Contact: 01761 241123 www.mendipplainsec.co.uk 30/12/2023 Clear Round at Moores Farm EC, Corse Lawn, Glos, GL19 4LY. mfec@btconnect.com www.mooresfarmequestrian.co.uk 30/12/2023 British Dressage at Swallowfield Equestrian, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warwickshire B94 6JD. T: 01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk 30/12/2023 Show Jumping at Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EZ. T: 01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk 30/12/2023 ODE & Dressage at Pickering Grange Equestrian, Pickering Grange Farm, Ellistown Terrace Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leics, LE67 1EZ. 07932 667758 info@pickeringgrange.co.uk www.pickeringgrange.co.uk 30/12/2023 Christmas Clear Round at Twin Trees Equestrian Centre, Thorncote Road, Northill, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 9AG. Contact: 01767 627414 www.twintrees.net SUNDAY 31ST DECEMBER 31/12/2023 Trailblazers Dressage at Enborne EC, Hamstead Marshall, Nr Newbury, Berks, RG20 0JL. T: 07929 873071 ruth.gardiner2@btinternet.com www.enborneequestrian.co.uk 31/12/2023 Unaff Dressage & Unaff Show Jumping at Felbridge Show Ground, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 2NU. T: 01342 321601 info@felbridge.net www.felbridge.net 31/12/2023 Larkhill Racing Club Point to Point at Larkhill Racecourse, Netheravon Road, Salisbury, SP4 8AT. www.larkhillracing.com 31/12/2023 Thurlow Point-toPoint at Horseheath Racecourse, CB21 4QP. www.thurlowhunt.co.uk 31/12/2023 The Farmers Bloodhounds Meet at The Old Airfield, London Road, Chipping 28

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MONDAY 1ST JANUARY 01/01/2024 British Show Jumping Winter Classic Show (1st-5th) at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 01/01/2024 Staff College Drag Hunt New Year’s Day Meet at Barossa, Camberley GU15. hsc@staffcollegedraghunt.co.uk www.staffcollegedraghunt.co.uk 01/01/2024 New Years Day Show at Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Road, Stable Lane, Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. www.mountmascalstables.co.uk

FRIDAY 5TH JANUARY 05/01/2024 British Show Jumping (5th-6th) at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leics, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 05/01/2024 British Show Jumping Winter Classic Show (1st-5th) at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com

TUESDAY 2ND JANUARY 02/01/2024 British Show Jumping Winter Classic Show (1st-5th) at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 02/01/2024 Clear Round at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk WEDNESDAY 3RD JANUARY 03/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 03/01/2024 Clear Round at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. T: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 03/01/2024 Clear Rounds at CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe, Glos, GL4 0XA. 07787 083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com 03/01/2024 Clear Round at Newbold Verdon EC Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leics, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 03/01/2024 British Show Jumping Winter Classic Show (1st-5th) at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 03/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. T: 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 03/01/2024 Show Jumping at Wickstead Horse Play, Eastrop, Highworth, SN6 7PP. 07725 733443 www.wicksteadhorseplay.co.uk THURSDAY 4TH JANUARY 04/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 04/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Coombelands Equestrian, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH21 1BQ. Contact: 01798 873011 equestrian@coombelands-stables.com www.coombelands-equestrian.co.uk 04/01/2024 Clear Round Show Jumping at Duckhurst Farm, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0JW. T: 01580 891057 duckhurstsj@btinternet.com www.duckhurstfarm.com 04/01/2024 British Show Jumping

SATURDAY 6TH JANUARY 06/01/2024 British Dressage TQ & Unaff Dressage at Beechwood EC, The Wheatsheaf Centre, Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8DY. Contact: 07510621428 info@beechwoodec.co.uk www.beechwoodec.co.uk 06/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Lane, Pyecombe, Brighton, W Sussex, BN45 7EG. T: 01273 844508 light16@hotmail.co.uk www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 06/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 06/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Checkendon EC, Reading RG8 0NE. T: 01491 680225 info@checkendonequestrian.co.uk www.checkendonequestrian.co.uk 06/01/2024 Flamstead Pony Club Christmas Show at Bury Farm EC, Mill Road, Slapton, Bucks, LU7 9BT. www.branches.pcuk.org/flamstead/ 06/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Chalvington Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3SS. 07595 777265 admin@goldencrossec.com www.goldencrossec.com 06/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Hartpury House, Hartpury, Glos, GL19 3BE. Contact: 01452 702397 shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk 06/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Moulton College EC, Northants, NN3 7QL. sam.gregory@moulton.ac.uk www.moulton.ac.uk 06/01/2024 British Show Jumping (5th-6th) at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 06/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Parwood Equestrian Centre, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Surrey, GU3 2JE. Contact: 01483 616313 bookings@parwood.co.uk www.parwood.co.uk 06/01/2024 British Dressage at Saddlesdane Equestrian Centre, Ashford Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0NX. T: 01233 740270 www.saddlesdane.co.uk 06/01/2024 Unaff Dressage, Stress Less Dressage, Combined Training, Unaff Mini Show Jumping, Unaff Show Jumping at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley

Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. Contact: 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 06/01/2024 Quest Dressage at South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston Campus, Rodbaston, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5PH. Contact: 07973 332093 dressage.entries@southstaffs.ac.uk www.rodbastonequine.com 06/01/2024 Eventer Challenge at Prestige Equestrian, Bath Road, Hardwicke, Glos, GL2 2RG. 01452 726633 shows@prestige.training www.prestige.training 06/01/2024 British Dressage Team Quest & My Quest at Swallowfield Equestrian, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warks, B94 6JD. Contact: 01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk 06/01/2024 British Dressage Quest at Wellington Riding, Hook, Hamps, RG27 0LJ. T: 0118 932 6308 ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk www.wellington-riding.co.uk 06/01/2024 GR Arena Eventing National AE Champ & NPS Q's at Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EZ. Contact: 01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk 06/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Cherwell Competition Centre, Mill Lane, Oxford, Oxon, OX3 0QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com 06/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE. 01483 884147 arena@activatelearning.ac.uk www.merristwoodarena.co.uk SUNDAY 7TH JANUARY 07/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping with clear round at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 07/01/2024 British Dressage (7th-8th) at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. Contact: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 07/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road, Stubbington, Near Fareham, Hampshire PO14 3EW. Contact: 01329 667323 competitions@croftonmanor.co.uk www.croftonmanor.co.uk 07/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Elms Farm Equestrian Centre, Frieston Heath Lane, Caythorpe, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3HD. info@elmsfarmec.com www.elmsfarmec.com 07/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Field House Equestrian Centre, Field House Farm, Birch Cross, Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffs, ST14 8NX. T: 01283 820310 info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.co.uk 07/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Hartpury House, Hartpury, Glos, GL19 3BE. T: 01452 702397 shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk

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ww w.herbyhorse.com www.herbyhorse.com 07/01/2024 Indoor Driving UK at Bedgebury Equestrian Centre, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SJ. www.indoordriving.co.uk 07/01/2024 Indoor Driving UK at Pickering Grange EC, Ellistown Terrace Rd, Ellistown, Coalville, LE67 1EZ. www.indoordriving.co.uk 07/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 07/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Parwood Equestrian Centre, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Surrey, GU3 2JE. Contact: 01483 616313 bookings@parwood.co.uk www.parwood.co.uk 07/01/2024 Unaff Combined Training & Dressage at Petley Wood Equestrian, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. T: 01424 871677 www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 07/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. T: 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 07/01/2024 British Dressage at South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston Campus, Rodbaston, Penkridge, Staffs, ST19 5PH. T: 07973 332093 dressage.entries@southstaffs.ac.uk www.rodbastonequine.com 07/01/2024 British Dressage at Swallowfield Equestrian, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warwickshire

B94 6JD. Contact: 01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk 07/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Warminster Saddle Club, Warminster, Oxdene, Wilts, BA12 0DZ. Contact: 01985 213925 office@warminstersaddleclub.com www.warminstersaddleclub.com 07/01/2024 British Dressage at Wellington Riding, Hook, Hamps, RG27 0LJ. T: 0118 932 6308 ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk www.wellington-riding.co.uk 07/01/2024 Show Jumping at Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EZ. Contact: 01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk 07/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Cherwell Competition Centre, Mill Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com 07/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Leyland Court Farm, Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RY. T: 01454 773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk 07/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Moores Farm EC, Corse Lawn, Glos, GL19 4LY. mfec@btconnect.com www.mooresfarmequestrian.co.uk MONDAY 8TH JANUARY 08/01/2024 British Dressage (7th-8th) at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. Contact: 01525 222114

www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 08/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Tedworth Equestrian Centre, Humber Lane, Tidworth, Wilts SP9 7AW. T: 01980 846464 events@tedworthparkriding.com www.tedworth.ecpro.co.uk 08/01/2024 British Dressage at Wellington Riding, Hook, Hamps, RG27 0LJ. T: 0118 932 6308 ridinginfo@wellington.co.uk www.wellington-riding.co.uk TUESDAY 9TH JANUARY 09/01/2024 British Dressage at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs, NG32 2EF. T: 01476 591569 entries@arenauk.com www.arenauk.com 09/01/2024 British Dressage at Newbold Verdon EC Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leics, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 09/01/2024 Quest & Unaff Dressage at Cherwell Competition Centre, Mill Lane, Oxford, Oxon OX3 0QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com WEDNESDAY 10TH JANUARY 10/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 10/01/2024 Clear Rounds at CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe, Glos, GL4 0XA. Contact: 07787 083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com

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10/01/2024 British Dressage at Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road, Stubbington, Near Fareham, Hampshire PO14 3EW. Contact: 01329 667323 competitions@croftonmanor.co.uk www.croftonmanor.co.uk 10/01/2024 British Dressage at Mendip Plains EC, The Carthouse, Chewton Field Farm, Ston Easton, Radstock, BA3 4BX. 01761 241123 www.mendipplainsec.co.uk 10/01/2024 Clear Round at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leics, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 10/01/2024 Clear Round Show Jumping at Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE. Contact: 01483 884147 arena@activatelearning.ac.uk www.merristwoodarena.co.uk THURSDAY 11TH JANUARY 11/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 11/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Coombelands Equestrian, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH21 1BQ. Contact: 01798 873011 equestrian@coombelands-stables.com www.coombelands-equestrian.co.uk 11/01/2024 Clear Round Show Jumping at Duckhurst Farm, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0JW. T: 01580 891057

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duckhurstsj@btinternet.com www.duckhurstfarm.com 11/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leics, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 11/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 11/01/2024 British Dressage at Parwood Equestrian Centre, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Surrey, GU3 2JE. Contact: 01483 616313 bookings@parwood.co.uk www.parwood.co.uk 11/01/2024 Unaff, Para & British Dressage at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. T: 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 11/01/2024 British Dressage at West Wilts EC, Nr Trowbridge, BA14 6QT. Contact: 01225 783220 info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com 11/01/2024 Unaff & British Dressage at Radfords Equestrian, Lower Farm House, Llanymynech, Shrops, SY22 6LG. T: 01691 831523 www.radfords-equestrian.co.uk FRIDAY 12TH JANUARY 12/01/2024 British Show Jumping January Show (12th-14th) at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs, NG32 2EF. Contact: 01476 591569 entries@arenauk.com www.arenauk.com 12/01/2024 British Dressage at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 12/01/2024 British Dressage at Stourport Riding Centre, Stourporton-Severn, Worcs, DY13 9JD. enquiries@stourportridingcentre.co.uk www.stourportridingcentre.co.uk 12/01/2024 British Dressage at Prestige Equestrian, Bath Road, Hardwicke, Glos, GL2 2RG. 01452 726633 shows@prestige.training www.prestige.training SATURDAY 13TH JANUARY 13/01/2024 British Show Jumping January Show (12th-14th) at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs, NG32 2EF. 01476 591569 entries@arenauk.com www.arenauk.com 13/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Lane, Pyecombe, Brighton, W Sussex, BN45 7EG. Contact: 01273 844508 light16@hotmail.co.uk www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 13/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping with clear round at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 13/01/2024 British Show Jumping (13th-14th) at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. Contact: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 13/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Checkendon EC, Reading RG8

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0NE. T: 01491 680225 info@checkendonequestrian.co.uk www.checkendonequestrian.co.uk 13/01/2024 East Shropshire RC Dressage Competition at Cavalier Centre, Bradley Farm, Farley, Much Wenlock, TF13 6PE. www.eastshropshireridingclub.org.uk 13/01/2024 Arena Eventing at GW Equine, Highbrook Stables, Lyss Place, Hawkley Road, West Liss, Hampshire, GU33 6JP. 07771 908816 gwequineltd@gmail.com www.gwequine.co.uk 13/01/2024 British Dressage at Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL19 3BE. 01452 702397 shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk 13/01/2024 HDRC Open Dressage at Bromyard Equestrian, Bromyard HR7 4SR. hdrcshows@gmail.com www.hereford-riding-club.org.uk 13/01/2024 Indoor Driving UK at Duckhurst EC, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW. www.indoordriving.co.uk 13/01/2024 Indoor Driving UK at David Broome Event Centre, David Broome Event Centre, Crick, Monmouthshire, NP26 5XP. www.indoordriving.co.uk 13/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 13/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 13/01/2024 Unaff & Quest & Team Quest Dressage at Parwood Equestrian Centre, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Surrey, GU3 2JE. Contact: 01483 616313 bookings@parwood.co.uk www.parwood.co.uk 13/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Petley Wood Equestrian, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. 01424 871677 www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 13/01/2024 British Dressage at Quob Stables, Church Croft Farm, Durley Brook Road, Durley, Southampton, Hampshire SO32 2AR. Contact: 02380 694657 enquires@quobstables.com www.quobstables.com 13/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Moreton Morrell, Warwick, Warks, CV35 9BL. T: 0330 1356416 wprodwell@warwickshire.ac.uk www.wcg.ac.uk 13/01/2024 British Dressage QWL & Unaff Dressage at West Wilts EC, Nr Trowbridge, BA14 6QT. Contact: 01225 783220 info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com 13/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Wing Jumping & Dressage Centre, nr Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 0LB. Contact: 07552 810200 www.wingjdc.co.uk 13/01/2024 Dressage at Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EZ. Contact: 01538 304433

horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk 13/01/2024 Dressage at Pickering Grange Equestrian, Pickering Grange Farm, Ellistown Terrace Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leics, LE67 1EZ. T: 07932 667758 info@pickeringgrange.co.uk www.pickeringgrange.co.uk 13/01/2024 Combined Training at Cherwell Competition Centre, Mill Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com 13/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Leyland Court Farm, Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RY. Contact: 01454 773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk 13/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Moores Farm EC, Corse Lawn, Glos, GL19 4LY. mfec@btconnect.com www.mooresfarmequestrian.co.uk 13/01/2024 Quest Dressage at Radfords Equestrian, Lower Farm House, Llanymynech, Shropshire, SY22 6LG. Contact: 01691 831523 www.radfords-equestrian.co.uk SUNDAY 14TH JANUARY 14/01/2024 British Show Jumping January Show (12th-14th) at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs, NG32 2EF. T: 01476 591569 entries@arenauk.com www.arenauk.com 14/01/2024 Atherstone & District RC Show Jumping Show at Newbold Verdon Competition Centre, Barlestone Road, Newbold Verdon, Leics, LE9 9NE. T: 07905451073 atherstonerc@gmail.com www.atherstoneanddistrictridingclub.co.uk 14/01/2024 Unaff Winter Dressage Series at The Avon Centre, Kingsweston Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QT. Contact: 01179 590266 info@theavoncentre.org.uk www.theavoncentre.org.uk 14/01/2024 Berks & Bucks Draghounds Joint Meet at Rockley Manor, Rockley, Marlborough, Wilts, SN8 1RT. honsecretaries@berksandbucksdraghunt.org www.berksandbucksdraghunt.org 14/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 14/01/2024 British Show Jumping (13th-14th) at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. Contact: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 14/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Eland Lodge Equestrian Centre, Newborough Road, Draycott In The Clay, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HD. Contact: 01283 575856 events@elandlodge.com www.elandlodge.com 14/01/2024 British Dressage at Field House Equestrian Centre, Field House Farm, Birch Cross, Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffs, ST14 8NX. T: 01283 820310 info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.co.uk 14/01/2024 British Show Jumping

at Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Chalvington Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3SS. 07595 777265 admin@goldencrossec.com www.goldencrossec.com 14/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at GW Equine, Highbrook Stables, Lyss Place, Hawkley Road, West Liss, Hamps, GU33 6JP. T: 07771 908816 gwequineltd@gmail.com www.gwequine.co.uk 14/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Hartpury House, Hartpury, Glos, GL19 3BE. Contact: 01452 702397 shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk 14/01/2024 Indoor Driving UK at Sparsholt Equestrian Centre, Sparsholt College, Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO21 2NF. www.indoordriving.co.uk 14/01/2024 Indoor Driving UK at Abbey Farm Dressage, Jacks Lane, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8DH. www.indoordriving.co.uk 14/01/2024 British Dressage, Team Quest & My Quest & Unaff at Mendip Plains EC, The Carthouse, Chewton Field Farm, Ston Easton, Radstock, BA3 4BX. T: 01761 241123 www.mendipplainsec.co.uk 14/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Saddlesdane Equestrian Centre, Ashford Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0NX. Contact: 01233 740270 www.saddlesdane.co.uk 14/01/2024 Dressage at Seechem Equestrian Centre, Rowney Green Lane, Alvechurch, Worcs B48 7EL. T: 01214 452333 seechem@hotmail.co.uk www.seechemequestrian.com 14/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston Campus, Rodbaston, Penkridge, Staffs, ST19 5PH. Contact: 07973 332093 dressage.entries@southstaffs.ac.uk www.rodbastonequine.com 14/01/2024 British Dressage at Stourport Riding Centre, Stourporton-Severn, Worcs, DY13 9JD. enquiries@stourportridingcentre.co.uk www.stourportridingcentre.co.uk 14/01/2024 British Dressage at Prestige Equestrian, Bath Road, Hardwicke, Glos, GL2 2RG. 01452 726633 shows@prestige.training www.prestige.training 14/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Swallowfield Equestrian, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warwickshire B94 6JD. Contact: 01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk 14/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Warminster Saddle Club, Warminster, Oxdene, Wilts, BA12 0DZ. Contact: 01985 213925 office@warminstersaddleclub.com www.warminstersaddleclub.com 14/01/2024 Aff Dressage at Moreton Morrell, Warwick, Warks, CV35 9BL. T: 0330 1356416 wprodwell@warwickshire.ac.uk www.wcg.ac.uk 14/01/2024 Unaff Arena Eventing at Weston Lawns Farm, Bedworth Rd, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warks, CV12 9JA. T: 02475 901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk

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ww w.herbyhorse.com www.herbyhorse.com www.weston-lawns.co.uk 14/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Wickstead Horse Play, Eastrop, Highworth, SN6 7PP. 07725 733443 www.wicksteadhorseplay.co.uk 14/01/2024 Show Jumping at Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffs, ST13 7EZ. Contact: 01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk 14/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Berkshire College of Agriculture, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 6QR. 01628 824444 07794847529 equine-enquiries@bca.ac.uk www.bca.ac.uk 14/01/2024 Arena Eventing & ODE at Pickering Grange Equestrian, Pickering Grange Farm, Ellistown Terrace Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leics, LE67 1EZ. T: 07932 667758 info@pickeringgrange.co.uk www.pickeringgrange.co.uk 14/01/2024 Clear Round Jumping at Cherwell Competition Centre, Mill Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com 14/01/2024 BD Youth and ICC at Fairoak Grange, Ashford Hill, Berks. T: 01635 299637 / 07785 720799 www.fairoakgrange.co.uk 14/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Leyland Court Farm, Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RY. Contact: 01454 773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk 14/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping

at Moores Farm EC, Corse Lawn, Glos, GL19 4LY. mfec@btconnect.com www.mooresfarmequestrian.co.uk 14/01/2024 Show Jumping, Dressage, Combined Training & Arena Eventers Challenge at Tumpy Green EC, Cam, Dursley, Glos, GL11 5HZ. T: 01453 899002 www.tumpygreenequestrian.co.uk TUESDAY 16TH JANUARY 16/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. Contact: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 16/01/2024 British Dressage at Widmer EC, Lacey Green, Bucks, HP27 0PG. Contact: 01844 275139 widmerec@hotmail.co.uk www.widmerequestrian.co.uk 16/01/2024 Unaff Dressage and Clear Round Show Jumping at Tumpy Green EC, Cam, Dursley, Glos, GL11 5HZ. T: 01453 899002 www.tumpygreenequestrian.co.uk WEDNESDAY 17TH JANUARY 17/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 17/01/2024 Clear Rounds at CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe, Glos, GL4 0XA. Contact: 07787 083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com 17/01/2024 Evenlode RC Dressage

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at Waverton House, Sezincote, Moreton-In-Marsh, Glos, GL56 9TB. info@evenloderidingclub.co.uk www.evenloderidingclub.co.uk 17/01/2024 British Dressage TQ at Moulton College EC, Northants, NN3 7QL. sam.gregory@moulton.ac.uk www.moulton.ac.uk 17/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. T: 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 17/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Wing Jumping & Dressage Centre, nr Leighton Buzzard, Beds, LU7 0LB. Contact: 07552 810200 www.wingjdc.co.uk THURSDAY 18TH JANUARY 18/01/2024 British Dressage Winter Regionals (18th-21st) at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs, NG32 2EF. Contact: 01476 591569 entries@arenauk.com www.arenauk.com 18/01/2024 British Dressage at Caron Roberts Equestrian, Lanes Farm, Marlborough Road, Swindon, Wilts, SN4 7SA. T: 07715 906163 tammy@robertsequestrian.co.uk www.robertsequestrian.co.uk 18/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Coombelands Equestrian, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH21 1BQ. Contact: 01798 873011 equestrian@coombelands-stables.com www.coombelands-equestrian.co.uk 18/01/2024 Clear Round Show Jumping at Duckhurst Farm,

Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0JW. T: 01580 891057 duckhurstsj@btinternet.com www.duckhurstfarm.com 18/01/2024 British Dressage & Unaff Dressage at Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Chalvington Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3SS. T: 07595 777265 admin@goldencrossec.com www.goldencrossec.com 18/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 18/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk FRIDAY 19TH JANUARY 19/01/2024 British Dressage Winter Regionals (18th-21st) at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs, NG32 2EF. T: 01476 591569 entries@arenauk.com www.arenauk.com 19/01/2024 British Dressage at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 19/01/2024 British Dressage Winter Area Festival (19th-22nd) at Prestige Equestrian, Bath Road, Hardwicke, Glos, GL2 2RG. 01452 726633 shows@prestige.training www.prestige.training SATURDAY 20TH JANUARY 20/01/2024 British Dressage Winter Regionals (18th-21st) at

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2023 Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs, NG32 2EF. T: 01476 591569 entries@arenauk.com www.arenauk.com 20/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 20/01/2024 NSEA Show Jumping at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, LU7 9BT. Contact: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 20/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Field House Equestrian Centre, Field House Farm, Birch Cross, Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffs, ST14 8NX. T: 01283 820310 info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.co.uk 20/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Chalvington Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3SS. T: 07595 777265 admin@goldencrossec.com www.goldencrossec.com 20/01/2024 British Show Jumping (20th-21st) at Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL19 3BE. Contact: 01452 702397 shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk 20/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath. Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8QE. Contact: 07967 457588 landsentries@gmail.com www.landseventing.co.uk 20/01/2024 British Dressage at Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE. Contact: 01483 884147 arena@activatelearning.ac.uk www.merristwoodarena.co.uk 20/01/2024 British Dressage at Moulton College EC, Northants, NN3 7QL. sam.gregory@moulton.ac.uk www.moulton.ac.uk 20/01/2024 British Dressage at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 20/01/2024 The Royal Artillery Hunt Point to Point at Larkhill Racecourse, Netheravon Road, Salisbury, SP4 8AT. www.larkhillracing.com 20/01/2024 British Dressage Winter Area Festival (19th-22nd) at Prestige Equestrian, Bath Road, Hardwicke, Glos, GL2 2RG. 01452 726633 shows@prestige.training

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www.prestige.training 20/01/2024 Show Jumping at Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffs, ST13 7EZ. Contact: 01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk 20/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Cherwell Competition Centre, Mill Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0QG. Contact: 07974 151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com SUNDAY 21ST JANUARY 21/01/2024 British Dressage Winter Regionals (18th-21st) at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs, NG32 2EF. T: 01476 591569 entries@arenauk.com www.arenauk.com 21/01/2024 NSEA at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 21/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, LU7 9BT. Contact: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 21/01/2024 British Dressage Quest at Caron Roberts Equestrian, Lanes Farm, Marlborough Road, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 7SA. Contact: 07715906163 tammy@robertsequestrian.co.uk www.robertsequestrian.co.uk 21/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe, Glos, GL4 0XA. Contact: 07787 083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com 21/01/2024 Cherwell Valley RC Dressage at Moulton College EC, Moulton, Northants, NN3 7QL. 07973 121807 rach.crook@gmail.com www.cv-rc.co.uk 21/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Coombelands Equestrian, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH21 1BQ. Contact: 01798 873011 equestrian@coombelands-stables.com www.coombelands-equestrian.co.uk 21/01/2024 British Dressage at Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road, Stubbington, Near Fareham, Hampshire PO14 3EW. Contact: 01329 667323 competitions@croftonmanor.co.uk www.croftonmanor.co.uk 21/01/2024 Arena Eventing at

Field House Equestrian Centre, Field House Farm, Birch Cross, Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffs, ST14 8NX. T: 01283 820310 info@fieldhousemarchington.com www.fieldhousemarchington.co.uk 21/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at GW Equine, Highbrook Stables, Lyss Place, Hawkley Road, West Liss, Hamps, GU33 6JP. 07771 908816 gwequineltd@gmail.com www.gwequine.co.uk 21/01/2024 British Show Jumping (20th-21st) at Hartpury University & Hartpury College, Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL19 3BE. Contact: 01452 702397 shows@hartpury.ac.uk www.hartpuryequineevents.co.uk 21/01/2024 Indoor Driving UK at Merrist Wood EC, Holly Lane, Worplesden, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE. www.indoordriving.co.uk 21/01/2024 Indoor Driving UK at Moreton Morrell EC, CV35 9BL. www.indoordriving.co.uk 21/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Mendip Plains EC, The Carthouse, Chewton Field Farm, Ston Easton, Radstock, BA3 4BX. T: 01761 241123 www.mendipplainsec.co.uk 21/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leics, LE9 9NE. 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 21/01/2024 Heythrop Hunt Point to Point at Cocklebarrow Farm, Aldsworth, Gloucestershire, GL54 3PP. fun@cocklebarrowraces.com www.cocklebarrowraces.com 21/01/2024 Unaff, FSM & British Dressage at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. T: 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 21/01/2024 British Dressage Winter Area Festival (19th-22nd) at Prestige Equestrian, Bath Road, Hardwicke, Glos, GL2 2RG. T: 01452 726633 shows@prestige.training www.prestige.training 21/01/2024 British Dressage Team Quest & My Quest at Swallowfield Equestrian, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warwickshire B94 6JD. Contact: 01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk 21/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Weston Lawns Farm, Bedworth Rd, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warks, CV12 9JA. T: 02475 901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk 21/01/2024 GR Arena Eventing National AE Champ & NPS Q's at Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EZ. Contact: 01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk 21/01/2024 Unaff New Years Show at Barleylands Equestrian Centre, Barleylands Road, Basildon, Essex SS15 4BG. barleylandsequineevents@yahoo.com www.barleylandsequestrianevents.co.uk 21/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Cherwell Competition Centre,

Mill Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com 21/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Elms Farm Equestrian Centre, Frieston Heath Lane, Caythorpe, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3HD. info@elmsfarmec.com www.elmsfarmec.com 21/01/2024 One Day Event at Leyland Court Farm, Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RY. T: 01454 773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk 21/01/2024 British Dressage at Radfords Equestrian, Lower Farm House, Llanymynech, Shropshire, SY22 6LG. Contact: 01691 831523 www.radfords-equestrian.co.uk 21/01/2024 Show Jumping, Dressage, Combined Training & Arena Eventers Challenge at Tumpy Green EC, Cam, Dursley, Glos, GL11 5HZ. T: 01453 899002 www.tumpygreenequestrian.co.uk MONDAY 22ND JANUARY 22/01/2024 British Dressage at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. T: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 22/01/2024 British Dressage Winter Area Festival (19th-22nd) at Prestige Equestrian, Bath Road, Hardwicke, Glos, GL2 2RG. 01452 726633 shows@prestige.training www.prestige.training 22/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Tedworth Equestrian Centre, Humber Lane, Tidworth, Wilts, SP9 7AW. T: 01980 846464 events@tedworthparkriding.com www.tedworth.ecpro.co.uk TUESDAY 23RD JANUARY 23/01/2024 British Show Jumping Tuesday Show at Arena UK, Grantham, Lincs, NG32 2EF. 01476 591569 entries@arenauk.com www.arenauk.com 23/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Barleylands EC, Barleylands Road, Basildon, Essex SS15 4BG. barleylandsequineevents@yahoo.com www.barleylandsequestrianevents.co.uk 23/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Cherwell Competition Centre, Mill Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com WEDNESDAY 24TH JANUARY 24/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 24/01/2024 Clear Rounds at CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe, Glos, GL4 0XA. Contact: 07787 083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com 24/01/2024 Clear Round at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leics, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk

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Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 25/01/2024 Unaff Combined Training & Dressage at Petley Wood Equestrian, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. T: 01424 871677 www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 25/01/2024 Unaff Dressage & British Dressage at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. Contact: 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 25/01/2024 Clear Round at Moreton Morrell, Warwick, Warks, CV35 9BL. Contact: 0330 1356416 wprodwell@warwickshire.ac.uk www.wcg.ac.uk 25/01/2024 British Dressage at West Wilts EC, Nr Trowbridge, BA14 6QT. Contact: 01225 783220 info@westwilts.com www.westwilts.com FRIDAY 26TH JANUARY 26/01/2024 British Dressage at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 26/01/2024 British Show Jumping (25th-28th) at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. Contact: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 26/01/2024 British Show Jumping (25th-28th) at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 26/01/2024 Clear Round Show

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Jumping at Pickering Grange Equestrian, Pickering Grange Farm, Ellistown Terrace Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1EZ. T: 07932 667758 info@pickeringgrange.co.uk www.pickeringgrange.co.uk 26/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Leyland Court Farm, Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RY. Contact: 01454 773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY 27/01/2024 British Dressage Quest at Beech Tree Farm, Badgworth Equestrian Centre, Badgworth, Axbridge, BS26 2QU. T: 07989 320978 www.badgwortharena.co.uk 27/01/2024 British, TQ & Unaff Dressage at Breach Barn, Elham Valley Road, Barham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 6LN. T: 075995 09332 breachbarn@gmail.com www.facebook.com/breachbarn 27/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Lane, Pyecombe, Brighton, W Sussex, BN45 7EG. Contact: 01273 844508 light16@hotmail.co.uk www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 27/01/2024 Unaff Dressage and Combined Training at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 27/01/2024 British Show Jumping (25th-28th) at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr

Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. Contact: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 27/01/2024 Arena Eventing at CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe, Glos, GL4 0XA. Contact: 07787 083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com 27/01/2024 British Dressage at Kingswood EC, County Lane, Albrighton, West Midlands, WV7 3AH. Contact: 01902 374480 support@kingswoodec.co.uk www.kingswoodec.com 27/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Moulton College EC, Northants, NN3 7QL. sam.gregory@moulton.ac.uk www.moulton.ac.uk 27/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 27/01/2024 British Show Jumping (25th-28th) at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 27/01/2024 British Show Jumping Training Show (27th-28th) at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 27/01/2024 British Show Jumping at South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston Campus, Rodbaston, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5PH. Contact: 07973 332093 www.rodbastonequine.com

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27/01/2024 British Dressage at Weston Lawns Farm, Bedworth Rd, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warks, CV12 9JA. T: 02475 901024 secretary@weston-lawns.co.uk www.weston-lawns.co.uk 27/01/2024 Dressage at Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EZ. Contact: 01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk 27/01/2024 Show Jumping at Pickering Grange Equestrian, Pickering Grange Farm, Ellistown Terrace Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leics, LE67 1EZ. T: 07932 667758 info@pickeringgrange.co.uk www.pickeringgrange.co.uk 27/01/2024 Combined Training at Cherwell Competition Centre, Mill Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com 27/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Leyland Court Farm, Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RY. Contact: 01454 773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk 27/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Tumpy Green EC, Cam, Dursley, Glos, GL11 5HZ. T: 01453 899002 www.tumpygreenequestrian.co.uk SUNDAY 28TH JANUARY 28/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at The Avon Centre, Kingsweston Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QT. Contact: 01179 590266 info@theavoncentre.org.uk www.theavoncentre.org.uk

28/01/2024 British Dressage at Beech Tree Farm, Badgworth Equestrian Centre, Badgworth, Axbridge, BS26 2QU. T: 07989 320978 www.badgwortharena.co.uk 28/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Lane, Pyecombe, Brighton, W Sussex, BN45 7EG. Contact: 01273 844508 light16@hotmail.co.uk www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 28/01/2024 British Dressage at Brook Farm Training Centre, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, RM4 1EJ. www.brookfarmtc.co.uk 28/01/2024 British Show Jumping (25th-28th) at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Mill Road, Slapton, Nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks, LU7 9BT. Contact: 01525 222114 www.buryfarmequestrianvillage.co.uk 28/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Coombelands Equestrian, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH21 1BQ. Contact: 01798 873011 equestrian@coombelands-stables.com www.coombelands-equestrian.co.uk 28/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre, Titchfield Road, Stubbington, Near Fareham, Hampshire PO14 3EW. Contact: 01329 667323 competitions@croftonmanor.co.uk www.croftonmanor.co.uk 28/01/2024 Arena Eventing at Eland Lodge Equestrian Centre, Newborough Road, Draycott In The Clay, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HD. Contact: 01283 575856 events@elandlodge.com www.elandlodge.com 28/01/2024 British Dressage &

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Unaff Dressage at Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Chalvington Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3SS. T: 07595 777265 admin@goldencrossec.com www.goldencrossec.com 28/01/2024 Indoor Driving UK at Pencoed College, Pencoed College, Bridgend, CF35 5LG. www.indoordriving.co.uk 28/01/2024 Indoor Driving UK at Beechwood Equestrian Centre, The Wheatsheaf Centre, Main Road, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8DY. www.indoordriving.co.uk 28/01/2024 Quest Dressage at Kingswood EC, County Lane, Albrighton, West Midlands, WV7 3AH. Contact: 01902 374480 support@kingswoodec.co.uk www.kingswoodec.com 28/01/2024 British & Unaff Show Jumping at Mendip Plains EC, The Carthouse, Chewton Field Farm, Ston Easton, Radstock, BA3 4BX. Contact: 01761 241123 www.mendipplainsec.co.uk 28/01/2024 British Dressage & TQ at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 28/01/2024 British Show Jumping (25th-28th) at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 28/01/2024 Cambridgeshire Hunt with Enfield Chace Point to Point at Horseheath, CB21 4QF. www.pointtopoint.co.uk 28/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at Sands Farm Equitation Centre, Northlands Road, Warnham, Horsham, W Sussex, RH12 3SQ. Contact: 01403 252238 linda.wayman@sky.com www.sandsfarmec.co.uk 28/01/2024 British Show Jumping Training Show (27th28th) at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. T: 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk 28/01/2024 Unaff Show Jumping at South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston Campus, Rodbaston, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5PH. Contact: 07973 332093 www.rodbastonequine.com 28/01/2024 British Dressage at Swallowfield Equestrian, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warwickshire B94 6JD. Contact: 01564 784475 www.swallowfieldec.co.uk 28/01/2024 Show Jumping at Wickstead Horse Play, Eastrop, Highworth, SN6 7PP. 07725733443 www.wicksteadhorseplay.co.uk 28/01/2024 Show Jumping at Beaver Hall Equestrian Centre, Bradnop, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EZ. Contact: 01538 304433 horses@beaverhall.co.uk www.beaverhall.co.uk 28/01/2024 Show Jumping at Pickering Grange Equestrian, Pickering Grange Farm, Ellistown Terrace Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leics, LE67 1EZ. T: 07932 667758 info@pickeringgrange.co.uk www.pickeringgrange.co.uk

28/01/2024 Clear Round Jumping at Cherwell Competition Centre, Mill Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0QG. Contact: 07974151272 entries@cherwellcompetition.co.uk www.cherwellcompetition.com 28/01/2024 The Farmers Bloodhounds Meet at Epwell Grounds, Epwell, OX15 6HF. info@farmersbloodhounds.co.uk www.farmersbloodhounds.co.uk 28/01/2024 Clear Round Show Jumping at Leyland Court Farm, Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RY. Contact: 01454 773163 info@leylandcourt.co.uk www.leylandcourt.co.uk 28/01/2024 Indoor Arena Eventing at Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE. T: 01483 884147 arena@activatelearning.ac.uk www.merristwoodarena.co.uk 28/01/2024 Unaff Dressage at Radfords Equestrian, Lower Farm House, Llanymynech, Shropshire, SY22 6LG. Contact: 01691 831523 www.radfords-equestrian.co.uk MONDAY 29TH JANUARY 29/01/2024 Clear Round at Petley Wood Equestrian, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. T: 01424 871677 www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk TUESDAY 30TH JANUARY 30/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Barleylands EC, Barleylands Road, Basildon, Essex SS15 4BG. barleylandsequineevents@yahoo.com www.barleylandsequestrianevents.co.uk 30/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 30/01/2024 British Dressage at Onley Grounds EC, Nr Rugby CV23 8AJ. www.onleygroundsec.com 30/01/2024 British Dressage at Widmer EC, Lacey Green, Bucks, HP27 0PG. Contact: 01844 275139 widmerec@hotmail.co.uk www.widmerequestrian.co.uk 30/01/2024 Unaff Dressage and Clear Round Show Jumping at Tumpy Green EC, Cam, Dursley, Glos, GL11 5HZ. T: 01453 899002 www.tumpygreenequestrian.co.uk WEDNESDAY 31ST JANUARY 31/01/2024 Clear Rounds at CCR Equestrian, Chambers Farm, Brookthorpe, Glos, GL4 0XA. Contact: 07787 083390 info@ccrequestian.com www.ccrequestrian.com 31/01/2024 British Dressage at Mendip Plains EC, The Carthouse, Chewton Field Farm, Ston Easton, Radstock, BA3 4BX. T: 01761 241123 www.mendipplainsec.co.uk 31/01/2024 Clear Round at Newbold Verdon Equestrian Centre, Barlestone Rd, Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, LE9 9NE. T: 07860 348679 office@nvec.co.uk www.nvec.co.uk 31/01/2024 British Show Jumping at Solihull Riding Club, Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8QE. 01564 770180 www.solihullridingclub.co.uk

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t has been a game of gums and teeth since Le Mans. Sofia has had her braces removed and is now sporting a Hollywood smile with which to dazzle the judges. She will definitely be getting 9’s coming down the centre line. And her dancing partner Cadillac has had his own dental issues tended to with the help of The Equine Dental Hospital in Newbury.

At Le Mans he was obviously in some discomfort, which prompted the unexpected levade and capriole in the warm up arena.

Yet despite this he still pulled lovely tests out of the bag, abetted by Sofia’s sensitive hands. Her ability to remain calm and coax a good test out of him is testimony to the strength and depth of their partnership.

Next year will yield even greater results with more experience, maturity and competition practise.

Upon the family’s return from their holiday in Portugal Cadillac was transported to Newbury (The NHS response would not have been quite so speedy). The subsequent inspection revealed a 3/4” white headed mushroom like protrusion underneath his tongue on the side of his lower jaw. It looked like a long standing infection, maybe up to two weeks old which would explain his discomfort at the Europeans. The Dentist referred them to The Equine Dental Hospital in Newbury where a further exploratory inspection revealed another lesion. It is thought that they were caused by a foreign body that he had somehow probably picked up when grazing in the field.

The immediate treatment necessitated the wielding of a scalpel to relieve the pressure allowing the fluid to drain. With a good flushing of the wounds and some suturing, Cadillac dropped his head in relief and gave a great sigh. The secondary stage of treatment prescribed was a two week holiday grazing and rolling in the mud. His favourite pastime.

Team Games decided to dovetail their summer holiday with his and enjoyed two weeks in Portugal.

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cosmopolitan lifestyle of shopping in Prada and Hermes whilst charming the shop assistants of Cheltenham. Something he took to most adroitly, and he relished all the attention. He even managed to perambulate around the highly respected Montpelier shopping area and the John Lewis Perfumery Department. Unfortunately his older ‘sister’ Talula finds all this lavish attention rather objectionable and is becoming quite the Diva. She is not used to sharing the limelight and most definitely has Single Child Syndrome.

Something she is going to have to come to terms with pretty swiftly because she is a miniature Dachsie and Max is a miniature x standard, so he will ultimately be bigger.

Luckily for Talula and her slightly tardy attitude Max acquiesces to her every grumble and is a true young gentleman.

Upon their return from the Europeans Cadillac was transported back to Newbury for his check-up, and everyone was delighted with his progress. So good was his recovery that he came back into work, albeit wearing a bit-less (hackamore) bridle. Something more often seen on the Western circuit.

Sofia totally loved the experience and was amazed at how much you can actually achieve. Luckily she has the most vital of components; VERY soft hands. In the wrong hands a hackamore can destroy a horse in mere minutes. It is essential to have ‘feel’ to warrant being entrusted to ride with one of these pieces of tack.

With Cadillac’s recovery having progressed so well there was a slim chance that Team Games could actually make it to Somerford Park to contest the Individual National Title along with her fellow Le Mans Team mates.

Cadillac was clipped out just in case and everything prepared in case of a last minute withdrawal. Sadly it was not meant to be because luckily for everyone else no-one stepped on a stone or suffered a mishap. In true sporting style Sofia and mum Katie still travelled up to support and for their pains they were treated to the night from hell in the local Travelodge. Situated a mere ten metres from the edge of the M6 noise was an issue, and neither Sofia nor Katie could bear to walk across the carpet unless they had their wellies on. They both slept fully

clothed in case a large lorry came careening through the bedroom wall. Although that would have been a preferable fate over a fellow resident mistaking their room for their own.

With Cadillac being back on form the next competitive trip out was scheduled for the 20th October at Aintree, where so many equine superstars have trodden the hallowed turf. The weather conditions were horrendous with the rain hurling down. Sofia had to make great use of the on-site drying room where fellow competitors were slightly alarmed to encounter her underwear drying amidst the numnahs and rugs. Thankfully they were not of the scanty, lacy variety, rather more sturdy and practical. Such was the saturation of clothing that a little bit of shopping was necessary, whereupon Sofia spied a particularly glorious, glitzy belt that was not inexpensive. Mum Katie rather rashly promised Sofia the belt with the fateful words “You’ve only got to win and it’s yours” thinking that her credit card was safe. To quote Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, “Huge mistake. Huge”. Cadillac and Sofia danced their socks off and the competition atmosphere did not revoke memories for him of the pain he worked through in Le Mans before his subsequent surgery.

The lure of the desired belt, ensured a joyful performance and they won the Pony Team Test together. Sofia also partnered her new ride Bocelli 6 to win the Junior Team Test on a game changing score of +73%. Bocelli 6 and Sofia share a special connection, as he was the first horse Sofia ever rode (as in not a pony) at the tender age of ten. He is very much a top hat and cane type of personality and accepted his winning plaudits with gentlemanly aplomb.

Amidst all of this, Sofia also managed to squeeze in an Instagram Stories takeover for her sponsors Zebra Products with an interactive poll allowing her followers to choose which of her uvex helmets she should wear.

Being interactive on social media is vital in ensuring sponsorship success and Sofia is a natural. This hard work and awareness has in turn led to her securing further support from the brand Cavallo for 2024. Keep your eyes peeled for further updates.

Until then a huge Happy Christmas from Team Games. Enjoy!

By Maria Wynne of Wynne-Wynne Marketing & PR Email: Eqwynne@icloud.com To keep up with Team Games, please follow Sofia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofiagames.dressage/?hl=en

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A Passion for Racehorses

by Aimee Cayless

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y passion for racehorses started early aged 12. Whilst visiting the late Stan Mellor’s racing yard in Lambourne during an open day, I was allowed to sit on one of his horses - from there my love affair with the racehorse began.

My background is in racing. I worked for Darley Stud Management in Kildare Ireland breaking yearlings for Godolphin, then on to Karen George Racing as a work rider.

After a move to Warwickshire, I completed a BA Hons Equine Degree at Moreton Morrell, then began a career in saddle fitting. I’m now a Society of Master Saddlers Master Saddle Fitter.

The first thoroughbred I owned was a mare called Winter Rose Eclipse (Ellie). I had 15 fun years with her as a general riding horse. Although Ellie was a sharp mare, both to ride and handle, she taught me a huge amount about thoroughbreds, and how to manage them.

My first retired racehorse was The Power of One (Wally). He came to me as a four year old just out of training, having raced three times on the flat. A long held ambition of mine was to pursue a competitive career in dressage with my ex racers and qualify for the ROR National Championships at Aintree, but family and work commitments had got in the way.

Following a brain injury back in 2020 and the recovery period (where I wasn’t allowed to ride) I found the determination and drive to do it. I began training Wally,

now 13 years old, towards qualifying.

We’ve been to Aintree for the last three years, the highlight being this year where we placed within the top 8 at both Novice and Elementary level in the National Dressage League Championships. He is currently training at Medium, aiming to qualify again for the ROR National Championships at Elementary and Medium.

My Jamaican Guy (Biscuit) is Wally’s full brother. I had him as a five year old following two runs on the flat and 1 over hurdles. Biscuit was retrained and rehomed but became ill and suffered from Sinusitis, which lead to him becoming very stressed. As a result, it didn’t work out at his new home and I had him back after 18 months. It took quite a long time to nurse him back to health, however, two years later he was back on the right track.

Biscuit has grown into a big boy! He isn’t the easiest horse to train as he is incredibly strong and sensitive. Through patience and schooling he is also now working at Elementary at home. In August he qualified for ROR championships at Aintree for the first time. He held his own in a big atmosphere and tried his absolute best.

The aim with Biscuit is to carry on with his training and get him back to Aintree next August to compete at Novice and Elementary.

In this series you’ll follow Wally, Biscuit and me as we begin our journey back to the ROR National Championships.

Over the winter I’ll be aiming to perfect performances in the dressage arena and, with the help of professionals, ensure the horses are in tip top condition ready for next season. I’ll cover lots of areas such as training, routine, feeding and the challenges I face memorising championship tests.

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Our saddlery and leatherwork courses teach skills that are taught through practical demonstrations and hands-on workshops, set amongst 30 acres of picturesque gardens and green space at our Enfield Campus in North London. You will learn the skill set needed for working within the leather industries. Capel Manor College is the only college in Europe to run a full-time saddlery course.

Our students enter the industry working for saddlery businesses and Master Saddlers whilst others take up apprenticeships to further their training. Skills learnt on our courses are transferable, and our students go on to work with a wide range of employers such as luxury leather goods makers, the British Army and fashion designers.

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“My school’s sixth form led me to creative and hands-on subjects and that is when I knew I wanted to study something creative and work with my hands. I chose Capel Manor College because it was the only place that had a two-year saddlery course and also I went to look around and loved the place.

to study because of the Gardens and the building. We were especially fortunate to be working in the old stable block. It is a great atmosphere to have learned in and I met some great people.

After I left the College, I loved leatherwork but did not necessarily want to work in the equine world.

I now make bespoke leather goods for private clients as well as other companies and have just launched my first made-to-order collection using leather sourced from British tanneries. I like to think you can see my saddlery background in the look of the collection. Capel Manor College started a very clear path to help me get to where I am today, and it is something I will forever be grateful for.”

Who we are Capel Manor College is London’s only environmental college, offering a diverse range of full and part-time courses in further and higher education for young people and adults.

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If students are looking for the next step after school, considering a career change or want to further their existing skills, they are taught by exceptional, industry-experienced tutors and gain renowned qualifications valued by land-based employers across the world.

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Want to be a Saddler?

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A: The saddlery industry attracts people from all walks of life. For many it’s the association with horses that attracts them, while for others it’s the craft that appeals. Whatever your reason for wanting to pursue a career as a saddler there are lots of options open to you.

Working in this craft-based industry that maintains some of the highest skills in the world is extremely rewarding but it is also important to recognise that it is hard work. The Society of Master Saddlers (SMS) is the most highly respected saddlery-related body in the world and the training available in the UK is second to none.

Training to become a Qualified Saddler and/or Harness-maker takes four years.

Then it will be at least another three years before the Society of Master Saddlers invites an individual to apply to become a Master Saddler.

Although there have been huge advances made in design and the materials used, the saddlery industry is steeped in tradition.

Many of the basic skills have changed very little over hundreds of years, which is one of the reasons why the industry is so special and one that needs preserving.

Training Options There are several choices open to anyone looking to gain the City & Guilds qualifications in saddlery and become a Qualified SMS saddler. Attending an introductory course is a good place to start and will give you a

valuable insight into what to expect. Look at the courses offered at places such as the Saddlers Den, Southport, Cirencester Saddlers and Walsall Leather Skills Centre.

The apprenticeship scheme is jointly administered by The Society of Master Saddlers and The Worshipful Company of Saddlers. Apprentices work for an SMS Master Saddler for four years during which time they are expected to complete all the City and Guilds Assessments required to qualify them as a Saddler and /or Harness-maker. Apprentices will normally attend courses at the Saddlery Training Centre in Salisbury, or Walsall Leather Skills Training Centre if undertaking the Level 2 Leather Craftsperson apprenticeship, during their apprenticeship.

If you know you want a career in saddlery, Cordwainers at Capel Manor College offer full-time and part-time courses in saddle, bridle and harness making and lorinery.

At the end of the course, you can expect to achieve relevant City and Guilds level 2 certificates. It will be a further two years’ training towards Level 3 Saddlery qualifications before you become a Qualified Saddler and/or Qualified Harness-Maker.

An apprenticeship to a Master Saddler is an alternative option. This is a job with practical training and study. An apprenticeship is a popular route with school leavers, but don’t let that put you off if are thinking of re-training for a new career. It can be helpful if you have some prior training when seeking an apprenticeship, so try and gain some experience on one of the short courses offered by the places mentioned previously.

After Qualifying Once qualified as an SMS Saddler, some continue with their training and become a Qualified Saddle or Bridle Fitter. Others go on to work for a saddlery or start their own business and specialise in making made-to-measure bridles, harness and other items.

Also, don’t think that you will be restricted to just making equestrian items. There are many talented Master Saddlers who produce leather goods for other industries including classic car interiors and leather furniture. Some have even helped in the film and fashion industry too. Once you are qualified the world is your oyster.

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Alison Smith 07920 017460 www.barebacklaundry.co.uk SADDLERY AND RUGS

The Lady Saddler

QualifiedSaddler Saddler| |Bridlemaker Bespoke | Leather Qualified | Bridle Gifts Fitter Fully qualified & insured SMS Saddler, specialising Personalised Equestrian Gifts availableinin the handmade made-to-measure 1:1/Group&Bridle Website Shop, perfectbridles, for Christmas Birthdays.

Fitting Consultations (within a 30 mile radius of DY7 5HF), and leatherwork alterations and repairs. www.Ladysaddler.co.uk

07717393932 www.Ladysaddler.co.uk 07717393932

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HEALTH & THERAPY

Equine Sports Massage Judith Ley ITEC DIP Masterson Method®

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Lex prides herself on her attention to detail and providing a professional and friendly service.

Contact us on: 07591 599439 or cotswoldsaddles@hotmail.com Visit www.cotswoldsaddles.co.uk Follow us on Facebook & Instagram

Opening Hours Sunday: CLOSED Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 10.30 - 17.00 Thursday: 10.30 - 17.00 Friday: 10.30 - 17.00 Saturday: 11.00 - 15.00

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VETERINARY SURGEONS Midshire Farm & Equine. Veterinary Surgeons. We serve an area within a 30 mile radius of Nuneaton and currently look after a large equine client base in the North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire area. Part of XL Vets. RCVS accredited Practice.

Email: enquiries@midshirevets.co.uk Website: www.midshirevets.co.uk Tel: 02476 381494

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Tel: 01295 670501 www.avonvaleequine.co.uk

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Veterinary Group T: 01608 730085

E: equine@hooknortonvets.co.uk

Our dedicated and experienced Equine Team provides a 24/7 service to all genres of equine sport and leisure riding, including dressage, eventing, and show jumping riders and trainers, as well as the racing & driving community.

We pride ourselves on having a truly holistic approach, working closely with farriers, physiotherapists and other complementary therapists, to help ensure your horse is performing at their optimum.

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