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September 2014
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September 2014 • VOLUME XIV NUMBER 8
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Ashdown Forest Endurance GB South East Ride Ashdown Forest, East Sussex Saturday 26th July 2014
Words and pictures by LRG Photography
Jan Ames and Sparky (14km Ride)
Samantha Dean on Georgio Vantarsi, Kay Mahoney on Rohyrn and Tracey Mallon on Phargo (32km)
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shdown Forest West sussex is a superb endurance ride location, with its often challenging terrain. It has sandy tracks eroded in places across undulating open heathland, with glorious views and no roadwork. With perfect weather and the spectacular views there were big smiles from many of the competitors. the ride organisers this year were peter and Leo Davenport who were supported by a great team. As usual with the eGb rides the organisation runs like clockwork, with vets and blacksmiths checks for all the endurance horses. there were six classes in total, three pleasure rides 14km, 23km and 32km and three graded endurance rides 32km novice, 32km and 64km. mentioning a few individuals, it was lovely to see Caroline thompson competing this year, she had organised the ride in previous years and definitely deserves to have some time now taking part. It was also great Clair Hood on Miss Bounty and Lucy to see another ride organiser Bensley on Cape Cobra (32km) Jane Cook enjoying the day on horseback. Cathy Dickerson had a great day competing in her first endurance ride for years with her lovely chestnut mare using a western endurance saddle she had made in America. Information about eGb and the rides in the south east can be found on their website at www. endurancegbsoutheast.co.uk Cathy Dickerson and Weirton Bright Enigma (32km)
Christine Smyth on Doyenne and Kate Curry on El Marees taking part in the 23km Pleasure Ride
Jane Cook and Orlagh (23km)
Sally-Anne Filtness and SF Ambassadors Amir
Miranda Kavanagh and Derry Spirit (32km)
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Beverley Cooke and Kazaiyid (64km Ride)
Charlotte Purkis on Snow Hill Leonardo and Joanna Neyland on Indian Najmah competing in the 32km Novice Ride
Julie Card and Badgers Lola (32km)
Mark Weil and Millie (32km Open Ride)
Linda Herriott and Zahkira (64km Ride)
Jessica Sedgwick on Good Morgan and Hannah Rodgers on Claygate Independence (32km Ride)
Louise Hazelton on Blue Spirit (32km) and Hilary Weaver on Scrumpy 2 (14km)
Karen Titterington and Ballinamurra Lucy (23km Ride)
Judi Vidler and North Star (32km Ride)
Caroline Thompson and EBA Merlot (32km Ride)
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