THE JUNIOR AND YOUNG RIDER COMMITTEE 2019

Young Riders

Ella Bunting, FEI 2* rider and in her final year of Young Riders.

David Saunders Photography

THE JUNIOR AND YOUNG RIDER COMMITTEE 2019

Report from Katie Bedwin

YR Chairman Katie Bedwin, looking forward to her second year in office.

David Saunders Photography

This year the Junior and Young Rider annual meeting was, once again, well attended. We spoke about a range of different things that occurred throughout the year and whether they can be improved, or adjusted to benefit our members. We focused some time on training, and it was felt that, with a lot of help from Rebecca Kinnarney, we have made good steps forward. But we discussed how we can still make further improvements and how to ensure events are as accessible as possible for everyone. We also spoke about the scholarship scheme and how we can support it next year, to allow all the young riders on the scheme to get the best out of the opportunities provided.

We also elected a new committee and as a whole we believe that there are some positive changes we can make to further support our Junior and Young Rider members in the 2019 season. Watch this space for news and events…! So, who is on the Committee? Let’s have a look…

CHAIR – KATIE BEDWIN – BASED IN WEST SUSSEX

Hello, I’m in my final year at university studying paediatric nursing, and somehow still managing to keep my horses going and study! I’ve been competing in endurance since I can remember and have been very lucky to bring several horses from novice, up to FEI level. This is my second year of being Junior and Young Rider Chair and I’m really looking forward to continuing what we have already achieved. But I’m also really open to new ideas and improvements that we can make to benefit all of our members, so please get in touch with your suggestions.

VICE CHAIR – ELLA BUNTING – BASED IN BRISTOL

I’m in my second year studying Veterinary at Bristol university, with a huge amount of help at home meaning that I’m still managing to compete whilst at uni. Heartbreakingly, I am heading into my final year of being able to compete as a young rider in Endurance GB! I’ve been competing in endurance since 2012 and have got to FEI 2* level with both EAS Boadicea and Aly’s Estrella De Rock in that time, and I’ve loved it. The 2018 season has probably been one of the most enjoyable yet, so I’m already looking forwards to what 2019 can bring!

Anticipating new challenges for 2019, Maddie Pomroy.

Event to Event Photography.

FUNDRAISING – RACHEL JUDSON – BASED IN LEICESTER

Hi everyone, I’m Rachel. I am in my second year of university, studying Rehabilitation Science at Keele. However, I still live at home, which allows me to keep my horses from getting too bored!

2018 has brought a quiet year for me, as I have been riding the shorter distances for other people whilst also bringing along my new youngster Clazzic R. It has also seen the retirement of our beautiful Ben Shah, who in 2017 brought us a year we could never have imagined! Ben and I have been successfully competing together for 6 years, up to FEI.

Competing successfully up to FEI level, Rachel Judson.

David Saunders Photography.

‘What are we doing to benefit the young and junior riders?’

In the coming season I will be looking to bring on Clazzic whilst also drumming up some fundraising for our Young Riders! So please feel free to get in contact with me if you have any ideas or would like to help!

PR AND MAGAZINE – MADDIE POMROY- BASED IN IPSWICH

Hey guys, I’m Maddie Pomroy, I’m a sixth form student currently in my second year.

Throughout the past 6 years I have been doing endurance I have mainly competed on my homebred mare Zaferan. We have achieved so much together. However, due to an injury she’s no longer competing and living a happy, quiet life, which means this season I’ve not really done much. However, since October I now have a new friend called Odie , who I’m looking forward to competing next year! I’m so lucky to be trusted with him and I’m sure we’re going to do great.

I’m in charge of PR and magazine so if you have any stories during next season please let me know so I can write it up.