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November 2015
LOCAL SUCCESS AT THE FANTASTIC
November 2015 • VOLUME XV NUMBER 10
Horse of the Year Show
Action from South of England Horse Trials
Christmas www.localrider.co.uk
Gift Ideas for the horse lover
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CHRISTMAS
Christmas Wish List
There really are just seven shopping Saturday’s left until Christmas, so it is time to make sure your friends and family know what is top of your Christmas Wish List. We hope you find inspiration over the following pages to make your Christmas shopping that much easier this year.
Equetech Bespoke Cross Country Shirt
Spanish Boot Company
Simple and easy to use, you can create your own perfect shirt and custom hat silks on line.
If you’re looking for a boot which embraces high fashion styling with all the practical elements of a great seasonal boot, The Spanish Boot Company showcase the best of boots for this coming winter.
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www.thespanishbootcompany.co.uk
Christmas fun with Likit
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Likit Products offer plenty of choice for the festive shopper, from famous boredom busting stable toys, to Likit Snaks, Treat Bars, and their popular Likit Christmas Selection Box which is packed full of goodies for your horse or pony, with an online competition code and new gymkhana game with cut-out characters to add to the festive fun. www.likit.co.uk
Surprise friends and family with a subscription, or why not add it to your Christmas Wish List. Receive 11 issues directly to your door for just £20.00 FREE TICKETS! To the Hickstead
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LOCAL RIDERS SHINE AT THE
Heathfield Show Surrey County Show
• SHOWING • SHOW JUMPING
30 Pages of show reports, including:
PLUS lots more summer show reports inside! COVERING KENT, SUSSEX, SURREY, HAMPSHIRE, BERKSHIRE & THE ISLE
Lots of fantastic Giveaways to be won COVERING KENT, SUSSEX, SURREY, of WIGHT
CLUB • RIDING CLUB • EVENTING
• DRESSAGE
Over 30 pages of Show Reports
➤ Hickstead Derby ➤ Denne Hill ➤ Endurance ➤ NPS Area 20 ➤ Rogate ➤ Cadnam …and more!
including:
● Hickstead Royal International
● BEF Futurity ● Gorley Vale ● Redhorse Dressage Plus lots, lots more!
7 PAGE REPORT
Bridie’s 30th Birthday Bash
• PONY CLUBPONY
of WIGHT HAMPSHIRE, BERKSHIRE & THE ISLECOVERING KENT, SUSSEX, SURREY,
Lots of fantastic Giveaways to be won
HAMPSHIRE, BERKSHIRE & THE ISLE
of WIGHT
Jewellery for all the family Gemma J offers a wonderful collection of jewellery aimed at the horse lover including the silver chunky snaffle bracelet and rose gold dressage pendant pictured.
Hurst Green Shires Hurst Green Shires
Fully licensed Shire horse riding and driving centre
FULLY LICENSED SHIRE HORSE Bookings taken for events, promotions, riding and driving RIDING DRIVING Weekend experienceAND camps and days available throughout CENTRE
They also have a fantastic selection of gift ideas for your nonhorsey friends and family too. www.gemmaj.co.uk
the summer months
We offer hacks through the beautiful Surrey/Kent countryside. Conveniently located 10 mins from junction 6 m25 From beginners to experienced riders. Near Oxted
Come and learn to drive or work these wonderful animals or Surrey just spend some time around them.
We offer vouchers which are valid for 6 months from purchase www.hurstgreenshires.com so why not treat a loved one this Christmas… 07581039333/07816107440
Conveniently located 10 mins from junction 6 or 5 off M25 Or follow us on FACEBOOK ! Near Oxted, Surrey
www.hurstgreenshires.com 07783 529942 / 07816 107440 Or follow us on FACEBOOK !
THE ULTIMATE RIDING HAT LINER Hurst Green Shires
Fully licensed Shire horse riding and driving centre
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Protect the inside of your riding hat with our unique reusable www.hurstgreenshires.com hat liner. 07581039333/07816107440 Each box contains 5 Liners. Or follow us on FACEBOOK !
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Christmas Sparkle! The Childéric DSC Dressage Saddle is an exciting bespoke dressage saddle created around Childéric’s unique tree technology, which will ensure you shine in the saddle every time you ride. Featuring the brand’s ‘new generation’ seat that incorporates a slim line centre. This offers the rider a deeper seat position, allowing for a closer and more connected feel with the horse and ultimately clearer communication through the rider’s aids.
Scarves for Country Lovers Visit Gifts for Riders to see a range of scarves suitable for all your friends and family. There are cute animal motifs, scarves with hunting scenes, as well as wonderful Christmas designs including Robins and glittery Christmas Trees.
www.childericsaddles.co.uk
www.giftsforriders.co.uk
Equetech Faux Fur Boot Liners
Give a little love this Christmas
These wonderful heart designed bracelets make the perfect gift for family and friends. Available in pink, grey, turquoise, purple & black.
Available in ‘Bear’, these beautiful boot liners have been designed to help keep your lower legs and feet warm with their cozy fleece design and your boots looking fashionable with their generous faux fur topper.
www.giftsforriders.co.uk
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Christmas Gifts
Barbour Hunter Ariat
* SADDLE ADVICE, CONSULTATION AND FITTING AVAILABLE * * LARGE STOCK OF NEW AND SECONDHAND SADDLES * * MAIN 5* ALBION DEALER * * WE CARRY A GOOD STOCK OF QUALITY TACK, RUGS AND RIDING WEAR * * RIDING HATS AND BODY PROTECTORS PROFESSIONALY FITTED * * TACK REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS, RUG CLEANING SERVICE *
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