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December 2014 / January 2015 • VOLUME XIV NUMBER 11
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Deirdre Robinson and Summer of Tardunday, performed Star Wars
“This is Halloween, this is Halloween” Madeline Heath and Larkhurst Jeeves performed Jack from Nightmare Before Christmas, improving on their qualifying performance to win the Individual Championship. Larkhurst Jeeves also won the prize for the Best Veteran over 20.
Strictly Come Dressage
in aid of the Emile Faurie Foundation
Judith Charmin and Bertie
Oldencraig Equestrian Centre Sunday 2nd November 2014
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ince it was first founded in 2006 the Emile Faurie Foundation has helped over 9,000 children learn to ride. Emile said that he is consistently hearing from teachers that the benefits to the children go much further than learning to ride. They observe a change in the children’s behaviour: their attendance goes up, they concentrate more, they are more respectful and in general their behaviour is better. Emile would love to be able to help even more children to learn to ride, but it is only through fundraising events like Strictly Come Dressage that the funds can be raised and he is very grateful to Ian and Vicky Winfield of Oldencraig Equestrian Centre for their continued support of the Foundation. If you want to help this wonderful charity, Emile suggests running a coffee morning or an event. All the money you raise will go directly to helping children to learn to ride. The P.E. Teacher at Buile Hill High School, Salford, Manchester said: “It makes a massive difference to the children – we teach in a really underprivileged area and most of the kids have never seen a horse before, but they love it!” Strictly Come Dressage is a fun event, which encourages everyone to have a go at performing a dressage to music test in costume. There are classes for individuals, Pas de deux (pairs) and Quadrilles (four plus). This year’s classes were judged by a guest panel of Emile Faurie, Vicky Winfield, Mark Ruddock, Tim Hatley and The Black Knight. Being so close to Halloween, there were many spooky tales unravelling at Oldencraig and plenty of spectacular costumes. Emile and his team are grateful to their generous sponsors who gave wonderful prizes, they included John Sankey Bespoke Funiture, Sally Dernie Interior Design, Dominic and Juliet Langdon-Down, The Wilkins Family, Equine Eclipse Services, Forelock Books, British Dressage Southern and Localrider Magazine.
Christine Fillier was a very fetching Pumkin
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Below: Rosie receiving her Strictly Glitter Ball from Emile Faurie
Nicola Whiteman and Zero, performed The Spanish Lady to win the Individual Qualifier, they took the Reserve Championship in the Evening Performance.
Vicky Lacey and Tristan D travelled from the Isle of Wight to compete. Their performance of England Football, saw them finish joint-third in the Individual Qualifier.
Samantha Prior and Daisy as Dick Turpin: “Your Money or your Wife.”
Winner of the Localrider Best Costume Award, Beverley Hallett and Leo
Sarah Mitchell and Painted Lady, joint-third in the Individual Qualifier.
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Junior Strictly Champions, Rosie Moore and Jennifer. Rosie was also second on Tealeaf and fourth on Kilmore Carlos.
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