Endurance GB July August 2015

VOLUME 12 ISSUE 4 JUL/AUG 2015

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Views from the chair 4 News 6 Ride previews 8 Ride reports 10 Changing Sport 12 Ride Feedback 14 Feeding for Performance 15

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#Loveendurance 18 SERC 20 Golden Horseshoe 22 Safety 24 Coaching and Training 26 Tribute to Al Sood 28 Young Riders 30

Health and Welfare 32 From the Shelf 33 Groups 34 Tried & Tested 36 Results 37

EDITOR’S COMMENT

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s the season progresses, I find that I just wish I could put more pages into this magazine!

Lots of reports and photos, and I have done my best to ensure that everything I have been sent has been included – even if I have had to edit it down a little! I am hoping readers will also notice and appreciate the design changes that have been made to the magazine, not least the cover layout.

A little bit of updating, to keep the publication fresh!

A brilliant result for Scottish riders at Golden Horseshoe! All that travelling for this iconic ride…let’s hope the event can be continued in some form, and not lost forever.

However, this will mean that more volunteers and organisers will be needed…something that many people seem loathe to do…perhaps reading the Feedback article in this issue will give those who have never

volunteered a little insight into how it all works, and perhaps the inspiration to put themselves forward in the future.

Another brilliant result: Gill Talbot with her homebred mare Sa’da Sekora, winning the National Championship Class. Gill explains how she felt and what the ride was like for her. Congratulations to all who competed at GHS…a lifetime ambition for many.

As there was a fairly recent, comprehensive update from the Board, which was emailed to members, we don’t have a Management Update in this issue. But if you have any specific queries, remember that you can always get in touch with the Board members… bear in mind that they too have busy lives, so before 9pm, please!

Looking towards the next few weeks of the season, we have the InterRegional competition coming up in August, and as I write this, the

Cairngorm 100 is taking place in Scotland.

With Lindum (many riders’ favoured holiday destination) also about to happen, and several other major rides in the offing, there is still plenty to look forward to as we head into the second half of the year.

Riders in the Midlands will also be interested to know that the Notts Group has been relaunched, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in that venture…make sure you are part of that success story!

Finally, although we have the sad news that Al Sood, from Cumbria Arabians, has passed on, do read the article about his life, and what his progeny are doing.

Such a huge influence on endurance horse breeding; it is a great loss, but what a legacy he leaves!

I hope to see many of you out on the trail.

Cindy

Editor of Endurance Special thanks to David Saunders Photography for our cover shot of Gillian Talbot en route to becoming National Champion with her homebred mare Sa’da Sekora, at the Golden Horseshoe Ride.

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VIEWS FROM THE CHAIR

VIEWS FROM THE CHAIR

Endurance OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Olwen Bryer Endurance GB Office, Abbey Park, Stareton, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RP t: 02476 697929 f: 02476 418429

Dear Members, One of my roles as Chairman is to represent Endurance GB on the Council of the British Equestrian Federation (BEF). The Council meets quarterly and gives all the member body disciplines the opportunity to hear what opportunities and issues are confronting not only the BEF but also our fellow member bodies.

I ask you all I suppose the modern jargon is that it is “an to take every opportunity for networking”.

The most recent meeting at the end of June opportunity to promote was especially relevant as the recent Active our wonderful sport People Survey has shown a significant downturn in people participating in equestrian sports. The to your fellow horse most significant decrease of 7% in the last six owners who may not months is in the 26+ age group. The figures have shown a downward trend for over a year now have discovered it yet! and have been driven primarily by people within the 35 to 54 age group.

As a result of these statistics, the BEF have put in place a campaign to help their member bodies attract more people to equestrianism in the next twelve months and beyond. There is a strong emphasis on the disciplines working together as well as individually to reverse the downward trend. The BEF has recruited a senior manager to oversee and coordinate the campaign.

Endurance GB is already working with The Pony Club, the Riding for Disabled Association and the British Riding Clubs to promote participation in our sport. We must now build on these relationships whilst looking for others. In addition we will work centrally to promote the sport, working in unison with the BEF’s initiatives. I know I keep on about this, but I also ask you all to take every opportunity to promote our wonderful sport to your fellow horse owners who may not have discovered it yet!

On a lighter but nevertheless important note, I welcome the decision by the Board to lower the voting age for members of EGB to 14 years, giving a voice to our younger members who we need to engage with and continue to participate in endurance to help secure its long term future.

Finally, my thanks go to all the Ride Organisers and their teams for continuing to work so hard in order that we can all enjoy our weekends with our equine companions. We have seen a 9% increase in ride entries compared to this time last year, which is a credit to you all. We now need to starting firming up on the ride programme for 2016, so if anyone has any ideas or suggestions for new, existing or potential rides then please do contact ridesandrules@endurancegb.co.uk.

Good luck to all our riders for the rest of the season.

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ENDURANCE GB BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN John Hudson t: 01398 332089 m: 07779 797170 e: johnhudson@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2017 VICE CHAIRMAN Peter Claridge t: 01208 821328 m: 07771 897925 e: peterclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015 FINANCE DIRECTOR Peter Claridge t: 01208 821328 m: 07771 897925 e: peterclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015 COMPANY SECRETARY Ann Dark t: 01380 818223 e: anndark@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2016

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Sue Box t: 07867 512673 e: suebox@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2017

Jeni Gilbert t: 01484 863506 m: 07845 975612 e: jenigilbert@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015

Fiona Videla t: 01949 843 349 m: 07841 143032 e: fionavidela@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015

Sue Broughton m: 07870 171641 e: suebroughton@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2016

Kevin Hawes m: 07704 535 424 e: kevinhawes@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015 David Hirst m: 07710 475941 e: davidhirst@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2017

SERC REPRESENTATION Constance Newbould t: 07973 726001 e: constancenewbould@ endurancegb.co.uk

Jo Claridge t: 01208 821328 m: 07917 161599 e: joclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2017 Kerry Dawson t: 07818 283144 e: kerrydawson@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2017 Brian Floyd-Davis t: 01293 786253 m: 07771581202 e: brianfloyd-davis@endurancegb.co.uk

RETIRES – at the AGM 2016

Harry Ingram m: 07793 813083 e: harryingram@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2017 Jane Tennant m: 07858 364344 e: janetennant@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2017

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ENDURANCE NEWS ALISON HARRIS AWARDED MBE

ALISON HARRIS (FAR LEFT) WITH OTHER RECIPIENTS OF THE SEFTON AWARD

We are delighted to congratulate Alison Harris, of Harrogate, Yorkshire on being presented with the MBE award in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List this year. What an achievement. Alison is listed as receiving her award for services to the British Horse Society and to Equestrian Sport in Yorkshire.

Many readers will remember Alison competing and organizing endurance events over the past several decades, with her Okeden horses. Alison has also worked tirelessly to promote riding and access, as well as liaising and being part of the consultation groups, who deal with cycling.

In November 2014 Alison was also presented with the Sefton Award, a Safety Award presented by the BHS in honour of Sefton.

Through her hard work and enthusiasm Alison was able to use the Tour de France starting in Yorkshire as a great opportunity to ensure that visiting cyclists were aware of how to act when they met horses on the winding Yorkshire lanes. By distributing guidance leaflets and organising trade stands at Festivals on the Tour route, Alison not only helped to keep horse riders and cyclists safe during the busy weeks of the Tour but also raised awareness of the wider need for cyclists and horses to work in harmony on the road. “I feel very honoured to have been singled out to receive this award as someone who has done something for road safety,” said Alison. “As a horse rider myself I am acutely aware of the fact that educating all road users is extremely important in the interests of all our safety.”

EQUI-TREK TO SUPPLY TEAM GBR Equi-Trek have agreed a two year partnership with the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) as their ‘Official Supplier of equestrian trailers to the British Equestrian Team’ until the end of 2016.

Equi-Trek will be providing two trailers - a Cyclone 100 and a SpaceTreka III - for use by the Equestrian World Class Programme and British equestrian athletes throughout the season. One of the units, which has been fitted out as a mobile physiotherapy and veterinary unit, made its debut at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials in May, and will be heading up to the Equi-Trek

Bramham International Horse Trials to provide support to British riders during the event.

Funded by the National Lottery, the World Class Programme identifies talent, develops potential and supports Team GBR to win medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games and other major equestrian Championships.

Tom Janion, Managing Director of Equi-Trek commented; “We are delighted to have been appointed by the British Equestrian Federation as official trailer supplier to Team GBR as they prepare for the forthcoming European Championships”.

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GLYNIS GRIZZELL AND SHALICO

Dan Hughes said; “The support of EquiTrek to the World Class Programme and British equestrian teams will provide us with a step change in the provision of essential services at national and international competitions and allow us to best support our British athletes to win medals on the world stage. The logistical support the World Class Programme provides to athletes, owners and home teams is vital to ensure a winning mentality and environment; the trailers will become an integral part of our logistical plan and we are delighted to be working with Equi-Trek as we prepare for the European Championships.”

RIGHT: GLYNIS AND SHALICO AT CHURCH.

My beautiful local village church, the 700 year old Saxon St Marys, Sedgeford had a pet blessing service on 28th June and I was asked if I could bring my horse. So we had a test run a couple of days before, with music. All seemed well with him he was so good. It’s not always Shalico’s way to stand quietly, but he was perfectly behaved on the day, although when the time came for refreshments he spotted his favourite ginger biscuits! He had a couple, but of course he wanted the whole plateful! It was a lovely experience.

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Everyone’s horse is special in their own way and we want to know why yours is! Simply tell us what’s great about him or her by visiting the British Horse Feeds Facebook page and posting your entry. We’d love to know what you’ve achieved together and your plans for the future, as well as why you both deserve sponsorship.

British Horse Feeds will consider all applications and then contact a shortlist of entrants to discuss sponsorship. The final Speedi-Beet

Team Members will be announced in September. The closing date for entries is 31st August 2015.

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AMNESTY FOR ARABIAN HORSES Until 30 September this year, any unregistered pure Arab or Anglo-Arab horse over the age of three may be registered at the reduced rate of £120. All other registration requirements still apply – the amnesty is only on the price of registration. For further information, contact Tracy Phizacklea at the Arab Horse Society, Agriculture House, Charnham Lane, Hungerford RG17 0EY; tel 01672 521411; e-mail: registrar@arabhorsesociety.org

RE-OPENS FUN RIDE

Cotswold Farm Park is the home of popular TV presenter Adam Henson and is the backdrop for the recently re-launched Cotswold Fun Rides.

Tenant farmer Adam Henson and his business partner Duncan Andrews farm over 1600 acres across the rolling Cotswold hills, tucked between the sleepy villages of Temple Guiting and Guiting Power.

A 2 year break from the regular fun rides has enabled the team to update the route and to build and install a new range of jumps. The 10 mile route now covers new terrain through thick mature woodland and across extensively grazed open fields. 50 to 60 jumps are offered at each event, ranging from 15cm to 90cm in height, and all jumps are optional with neatly mowed alternative paths.

Staggered start times ensure riders have plenty of space to enjoy exclusive access across this private estate. The convenience of starting and finishing at Cotswold Farm Park also allows easy access to refreshments and conveniences.

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ABOVE: ADAM HENSON OFFERS ADVICE ON THE COURSE. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHARLIE SAINSBURY-PLAICE.

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RIDE PREVIEWS

RIDE PREVIEWS Ridgeway Barbury Castle Ride Sunday August 23rd 2015 Written by Linda Kidd – Ridgeway Barbury Castle Ride Organiser

This year we are running a one-day ride at the wonderful venue of Barbury Castle Estate and the date for your diary is Sunday 23rd August 2015.

On offer is a selection of classes covering distances from 16kms to 80kms.

All the GER classes and the one CER class are sponsored and prizes will be available as follows:

Camping and corralling will be available on Saturday 22nd August for those competitors who wish to enjoy a longer stay.

Entries close – no late Entries permitted – on Monday 20th August 2015.

We look forward to welcoming you and your crew to this fabulous ride and hope you have a lovely and enjoyable ride.

BELOW: THE VENUE OFFERS A SPECTACULAR HISTORIC SETTING, AS WELL AS A CHALLENGING COURSE FOR ENDURANCE RIDERS. PHOTO SUPPLIED BY LINDA KIDD

• Class180kms CER Barbury Castle Chase sponsored by Performance Equestrian – prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places; • Class 2 80kms GER sponsored by Saracen Feeds – Performance Formula will be applied; • Class 3 64kms GER Barbury Buckle.

Martin Moore has kindly donated one of his beautiful hand made buckles to the winner of this class based on Performance Formula; • Class 4 50kms GER sponsored by Equimatters – Performance Formula will be applied; • Class 5 50kms GER Novice sponsored

by Pioneer Herbal Remedies. A basket of products will be given to the winner of this class based on Performance Formula; • Class 6 40kms GER and Class 7 40kms GER Novice sponsored by Torq – Performance Formula will be applied; • Class 8 31kms GER and Class 9 31kms GER sponsored by Goddard Farrier Service for the Best Shod horse. A rug will be given to the winner and a prize to the farrier.

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RIDE REPORTS

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: HARBOROS APPOLLO ENJOYING HIS FIRST PR OUTING; LEAVING THE VENUE; A DELIGHTED EMMA MARTIN WITH VIC

Harboros Apollo’s first Pleasure Ride.

Report from Michelle Stanley Firstly let me introduce you to Harboros Apollo (Apollo to his mates). Apollo is an Appaloosa reg with BApS. I bought him as a 9-month-old foal. For the HUGE sum of £200!!! He is now 6 years old and on 9th May did his first PR at Jolly Moors Pleasure Ride, North and East Yorkshire Group. Class 1. 17km Saturday morning arrived. Thankfully the ride had an afternoon start, so plenty of time to wake up. After breakfast, we packed the Discovery and hitched on the trailer, and by 12pm we set off. Apollo loaded great into the trailer along side his best mate Silver Duchess, whom is owned and ridden by my daughter Sarah. We arrived at the venue with 2 happy horses Apollo had travelled well. We arrived an hour early so Apollo had to learn to just stand and wait, he did so happily, which is a good job really as anyone reading this who knows me will tell you, it is a regular occurrence for me to be first at a venue!!

The R/O knew this was Apollo’s 1st outing so allowed Sarah, myself and a dear friend of mine Liz (who was also riding with us) to leave the venue first. Apollo was amazing he just stood tied to the trailer, was tacked up, his green novice ribbon tied in his tail and he never flickered an ear (I really do think Silver had given him a good talking to the night before in the stables, of what to do and what not to do at these place). We set off Liz 10

up front on her wonderful Fell pony Beauty, Apollo and myself in the middle with Sarah and Silver bringing up the rear.

This was it I was taking my baby out on his first ride, a 5 1/2 year old dream coming true, I was so excited. My oldest daughter Fiona, my husband Nigel and son Martin were out on course and met us on our 2nd visit to CP1, with everything crossed for things to be going well. And they were. Apollo was loving every minute; he didn’t much like the Peacocks!! But neither did many other more seasoned horses, so we will let him off with that. He was a bit unsure too of horses coming up from behind, but soon got used to it. The second half of the ride was along beautiful country lanes, which we thoroughly enjoyed and we arrived back at the venue full of smiles. Apollo was fantastic; he’s a real special little horse and I really can’t wait til our next ride. I would like to thank R/Os Laura-Jane and Ed Macholc for organising a fantastic ride, and to my youngest daughter Sarah and my friend Liz for all your support out on the ride, to Fiona (oldest daughter), husband and son for being as always my No 1 crew.

I am hoping this is the first ride of many, in our Endurance Bucket we have many wishes but the biggest one day is The TopSpec Spirit 170km CER over 3 days... See you there.

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North Norfolk – Unplanned Success!

Report from Emma Martin North Norfolk was not on our “loose” ride plan, however, when Jeni Gilbert said she was wanting to do her first 80 km ride on Alfie, it did not take too much persuading for Julie and I to enter Vic in the same class. I had done the ride several times before, and always enjoyed the mellow atmosphere of the venue and the well-marked route with plenty of canters. It was also an opportunity to see southern pals Anna Kidd, Linda Dod and Linda’s border collie cross Staffie, Jack, who I fell in love with a few years ago when I spotted him at one of the check points.

Diane and Steve Beresford of Performance Equestrian kindly offered to crew Jeni and Julie crewed for me. The weather

was close must of the day with rain on the last loop. The boys rode well together enjoying the good going and canter opportunities. We spotted three hares on route. The route was very well marked as usual.

They both had good presentation times and we were really pleased with finishing with a speed of 13.8 kph. It was a complete surprise at the presentation to discover Alfie had come second and Vic first in the performance formula class. The icing on the cake was receiving a pair of Endurance Boots from Tuffa who kindly sponsored the class. I have tried the boots and they are, as they say in West Yorkshire, “proper” comfy.

Boconnoc Estate Endurance Ride.

Report from Lenice Bell More than 200 riders from all over the UK made their way to Cornwall to take part in the Boconnoc Estate Ride. This prestigious 2-day event is by far the largest staged in Devon and Cornwall and is fast becoming EGBSW’s Flagship event.

Rides ranged from 17km (around 10 miles) to 82km (50 miles) with no less than three Pleasure Ride classes 17km, 26km and 32km being held on both days. Competitive classes included the Phoenix Field Arabians Deer Park Challenge, an 82km ride over two days, the CER 81km Boconnoc Bowl and three qualifier classes for the Pony Club Championships, as well as the usual Novice, Open and Advanced Graded Endurance Rides. Local Bodmin Company Woof Wear kindly supplied prizes, together with Farlap Photography, Saracen Horse Feeds, Verm-X and Blue Chip Feed Supplements.

The logistical planning for such an event must be something of a nightmare but true to form Ride Organisers Jo and Peter Claridge rose to the challenge and everyone agreed the event had been a triumphant success. Perfect riding conditions underfoot with some warm sunny intervals and a glorious breeze kept those pesky flies at bay.

Chief Route designer, Peter Claridge, cleverly put riders through their paces over beautiful parkland, hidden valleys and shady woods, across acres and acres of open farmland and forestry tracks all set in and around the historical Boconnoc Estate.

Competitors, like Ray and Sharon Davison who make the event a holiday, travelled down from Long Eaton in Nottinghamshire, pitted themselves and their horses against fellow equine athletes in superb examples of long distance riding. Ray riding Saintwestwell Silver Mask, won the Phoenix Field Arabians’ Deer Park Challenge last year but was beaten into second place this year by EGB Wessex Group’s Rosemary Henderson from Bristol, riding Argentina. Ray’s wife, Lincs.

EGB group’s chairwoman, Sharon riding Zorro, came in 4th behind our very own SW Devon member Judy Holloway on AA. Talika. 5th, 6th and 7th places went to our EGBSW Cornish contingent; Jane James from St Just riding Kalaway, Val Hansen on Seadeke Mystif from St. Day and Catherine Woodford again from St Just riding Pigaro.

7 Advanced riders and their horses entered for the prestigious Boconnoc Bowl CER 81km ride which took place on the Sunday. There is always an exciting finish at the end of the afternoon for this ride and it didn’t disappoint. First was former

British team member and International rider Nicky Sherry from St Breward, Bodmin, riding Silver Zourra closely followed by Ginny Gidley from Barnstaple on Desert Kudoss. 3rd place went to Newton Abbott’s very own, Lesley Knott and her trusty experienced steed Firebird.

This superb venue, set amongst some of Cornwall’s most breathtaking countryside, offers riders, horses and their crews a unique opportunity to enjoy not only the hospitality of the Fortescue family and their beautiful estate in which to ride, but a chance to ‘chill’, meet new friends and enjoy the special atmosphere on the Saturday evening’s renowned Feature meal; competitors relaxed in the park, corralled horses overlooked the lake and the historic Queen Anne mansion, and the WoodFired Pizza Company, using locally sourced ingredients making their delicious pizzas, catered for even the biggest appetites. On the Sunday evening as tired competitors, crews and horses made their way homeward, everyone agreed that yet again, EGBSW and Boconnoc had delivered a truly memorable Endurance Ride Event. Make it a date in your diary for next year. Visit our website: www.endurancegbsouthwest.com.

BELOW: WINNER OF THE BOCONNOC BOWL NICKY SHERRY WITH SILVER ZOURRA

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“You should try Endurance” … said my friend Pam Heighton several years ago, “you’d love it, it’s really good fun”. Lindsay Robinson finally takes the plunge.

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mm, I’m not sure what my response was at the time, I was probably polite, but very non committal which is my default setting usually for most things!

“You should really try Endurance” said another friend Cindy “there’s lots of different levels, its great for everyone and any kind of horse” Cindy said this a couple of years ago and I must admit I did have a cursory look at the Endurance GB website, then Pam said the same thing to me via Facebook and then Pam started the drip feed getting Lindsay interested thing by posting videos and events on her FB page– I don’t think she meant to do it, but it did make me vaguely interested.

However, my problem, as I saw it, even though both Pam and Cindy had said otherwise, was that my preconception of Endurance was wonderful Arabs with fabulously fit looking and slim riders effortlessly riding hundreds of miles in no more time than a blink of an eye.

The reality in Lindsay and Luke land was that we were both of the fuller figured variety, him through genetics, me through being rubbish at eating sensibly, basically quite lazy, very laid back (well Luke is most of the time, the jury is out on me!) added to which I am certifiably directionally challenged, and Luke is an American Quarter Horse and we ride western.

A more pressing issue really was that for some reason I had really badly lost my nerve riding out. I was OK riding in arenas and in enclosed spaces so was still showing western with Luke, but hacking out, well the thought of it would give me an attack of the vapours and cause a panic attack. Luke was fabulous at shows, pretty much bomb proof, as he’s been showing successfully since he was a two year old, in Canada, Germany and the UK. Nothing really phases him at shows.

However, he was, (and to be fair probably

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a lot of this was me) the oldest green horse out hacking – so we didn’t do it, so we couldn’t do endurance, or pleasure rides or anything like that, end of story.

Move on, back to going around in circles schooling (yawn).

In fact what happened was that I stopped riding completely. I busied myself organising western horse shows, and Luke, bless him, wasn’t too worried, as I still loved having him, and he was still pampered (we call him L’Oreal Luke as he thinks he’s worth it), and all was fine and dandy I suppose.

Well, not really, I wanted to ride him out hacking, I was aware that he was getting older and I was very frustrated by my inability to sort myself out, I wanted to go and do other things that didn’t involve shows, my purse was protesting at the thought of showing, and to be honest, he’s won so much over the years, he didn’t need to prove anything to anyone any more. So in 2013 after a particularly frustrating attack of the vapours at the thought of riding out, I contacted a NLP coach and we had a few sessions, which helped, but more importantly it gave me a focus to work towards something.

I decided I wanted to ride Luke in the London New Years Day Parade so managed to get a team of American Quarter Horses invited. Most of 2014 was spent building up my confidence, by walking, first around the block, then a bit further, then a bit further. I knew we’d only have to walk on the parade, and the more we went out, the more I relaxed (most of the time), and when I relaxed L’Oreal relaxed. I joined AQHA UK’s get on and ride scheme, where we logged hours spent out hacking and won prizes for reaching certain levels. We rode in the Parade and it was awesome and we’d reached our goal.

A LEAP OF FAITH So what were we going to do for 2015?

Well for the first few weeks we sort of ambled about and then shock horror (for Luke) we started trotting out hacking – initially he wasn’t too impressed at this increase of activity, American Quarter Horses are very laid back, and L’Oreal was quite happy just walking thank you, plus we’d spent many years perfecting our western pleasure jog – which is very slow, and although his best performance class was actually the Western English Hunter classes where we had to trot and canter

in English tack, he wasn’t actually that enthused about doing it on a less than level surface (ie tracks). So initially we’d trot for oh, 10 yards or so, then he’d be like “seriously, this is hard work, we’ll walk”.

The whole riding on a surface that wasn’t an arena was a real leap of faith, initially tractor ruts, mud, small tufts of grass and twigs and possibly even leaves were all weapons of mass destruction for us to fall over. Going downhill (and I’m in Cambridgeshire, and we have no hills around our way, just gentle slopes) was done incredibly slowly with tripping over and trotting uphill? Well, you could forget about that, he’d start, but soon grind to a halt and on several occasions would turn around and look at me as if to say “really, you want me to do what?!”

So things weren’t going swimmingly well, although the good news was that I hadn’t wimped out and got off whilst out hacking recently (although only because my ability to get on from the ground had disappeared around my 40th birthday) and I was getting fed up of getting off when feeling worried and then having to walk home with a very smug L’Oreal.

WHAT NEXT? In February time someone suggested TREC as a possible focus for me, and I had a look and thought “ah, we could do that I suppose”. One of the phases would be OK, the obstacle course thing (I’m sure it’s called something else) as it was similar to a western class we’d done called trail, although I wasn’t too impressed when I tried a body protector on and immediately looked like a Ninja Turtle and realised that quite possibly there would be the need to get on from the ground without a mounting block.

Hmm. The control of paces could be a slight issue, walk very fast (well we could do the walk, not sure about fast) and canter very slow (in theory we should be OK with that, as we would “lope” which is a very slow canter, however, we hadn’t actually cantered anywhere, arena or not for several years.) then the orienteering bit, this was where I thought I might have trouble, I’m famous for getting lost in car parks, I can never find the exit, and I frequently get lost out hacking (lack of concentration I think), when I actually looked into it further, not only did I have to copy a map in 10 minutes – that so wouldn’t be happening in an accurate fashion! I then also had to carry what

A more pressing issue really was that for some reason I had really badly lost my nerve riding out. I was OK riding in arenas and in enclosed spaces so was still showing western with Luke, but hacking out, well the thought of it would give me an attack of the vapours and cause a panic attack.

looked like the contents of the tack room on board for the ride and I couldn’t use a phone to find my way. Oh my god, L’Oreal and I could be lost for decades in the wilds of somewhere. So decided that looked far too complicated.

So then I remembered Pam and Cindy and their “you should try endurance – it has levels for everyone” and decided to see if they were right. They were! I could do EGB Pleasure rides and even better I didn’t actually have to join EGB, I could just pay a little more to enter. There was a slight concern about the 8kph minimum speed, but actually I found via my endomondo tracker thing if I trotted, that was easily done. Another western friend with a Quarter Horse who is based over in the Cotswolds (who has the brain power to do TREC) found a training ride in May at Milton Keynes and we entered, and Luke and I started trotting – well we also started cantering, but I found he’s actually far happier just trucking along in trot, his canter is coming along, but at the moment I’m not pushing him, as he’s used to cantering (lope) very slowly and he’s having to gain confidence in himself going faster and with bigger strides.

FOR THE REST OF LINDSAY’S STORY ON HOW SHE CAME TO LOVE ENDURANCE RIDING, MAKE SURE TO PICK UP THE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER EDITION OF ENDURANCE MAGAZINE.

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RIDE FEEDBACK

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hose of you who have ridden at rides so far this year will be aware that the Rides and Rules Committee have moved the ride feedback forms online. Since we did this, there has been an impressive upturn in the number of forms returned. Please continue to complete the forms for each ride you attend, as they are giving us valuable insight into what we are doing well as a society and what we need to work on.

SO WHAT MAKES A GOOD RIDE? So far, the rides where attendees have been most complimentary have involved all of the following: • Stunning views/pretty countryside • A real sense of camaraderie amongst the organising team and the volunteers • A variety of terrain • Minimal/quiet roadwork • Good marking • Prompt results Interestingly, the weather has not affected your enjoyment as much as you might expect. In fact, at one of the most highly recommended rides the weather was absolutely appalling, but the friendly and welcoming volunteers who spent that extra bit of time answering questions and who kept smiling even though they were drenched and freezing made it all worthwhile. Thank you to those volunteers and we hope that you have warmed up now.

WHAT COULD WE DO BETTER? Overall, the ride feedback has been very positive no one aspect has scored particularly poorly. However, the areas where some rides have struggled included: • Not having a ride or group websites for the ride info • Inaccurate ride maps/descriptions • Hold ups in producing results Both the positive and the negative feedback has been passed on to the respective ride organisers.

WHAT IF THINGS GO WRONG? I must point out that ride organisers are not paid to run rides and everything they do is purely on a voluntary basis.

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stressful, particularly if things have not gone smoothly in the run up to the ride or if the ride organiser does not have enough helpers assisting them with the ride. People are human beings, and sometimes, things do go wrong despite the very best of intentions.

That’s not to say that you should not speak up if something does go wrong at a ride, but please be constructive and talk to either the Ride Organiser or the Technical Steward.

HELP US TO HELP YOU. 1) Read your ride paperwork when you receive it. Check that the distance on the map matches the class that you think you have entered.

If you have any queries, or you do not understand what you have been sent, please contact the ride organiser or secretary.

2) Have a look at an up to date Ordnance Survey map for the ride before you arrive. There are plenty of internet sites that allow you to look at 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 maps, and they will enable you to see if there is anything in the area that you need to be aware of. Use sites such

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as www.geograph.co.uk, Google Earth and Google Street View to check the route out online. Prior Preparation and Planning Prevents Poor Performance and all that.

When you arrive at the venue, read the information in the secretary’s office. This information is important; it will tell you about any risks that are present on the route, any changes that have been made to the route or the ride distances, and details of any crewing spots. If there is a ride briefing for your class, make sure you attend. Again, if you have any queries, or you do not understand any of the information that you have been given, ask.

The ride organiser will have carried out a full risk assessment of the route in advance of the ride.

However, things can happen on the day that introduces challenges! For example, at one ride that I ran, some local kids set fire to part of the route while the ride was going on! You are ultimately responsible for the safety of you and your horse, so if you come across an aspect of the route or a situation that you consider has become dangerous, ring the emergency number and report it.

If you have a problem with the way that your result has been calculated, stay calm and attempt to resolve things amicably. You should ask to speak to the Technical Steward in the first instance, who will either correct the error, explain the reason for the result or will tell you what you should do next. If you are still unhappy after speaking to the Technical Steward, please contact the Members’ Liaison Officer membersliaison@endurancegb.co.uk who will be able to advise you as to your options.

Make sure you fill in your ride feedback form.

Consider offering your services as a volunteer for the next ride.

Many hands make light work, as they say, and if you can help either in the run up to the ride or on the day, the ride organiser’s job will be so much easier.

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FEEDING FOR PERFORMANCE

Performance Feeding Article by Tracey Hammond M.Sc (Dist), Dengie Nutritionist

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he term performance has several definitions including the action or process of performing a task or function, but when it comes to athletic performance it specifically means how successfully the task is performed.

This doesn’t necessarily have to mean winning, making it round safely and in good health could be considered a good performance.

Feeding is just one of many critical factors for successful performance and it can be the difference between performing successfully or not at all. Depletion of energy reserves together with dehydration and electrolyte imbalances are key contributors to poor performance and fatigue in endurance horses and are all influenced by feed choice.

Feeding not only supplies the nutrients to meet the demands of exercise, but also supports the health and general well-being of the horse which is just as important. Compared to other disciplines, endurance riders are well known for making the most of fibre in their horse’s diets with good reason. Fibre is important for optimal performance as it supports behavioural and digestive health as well as providing energy.

FIBRE AND BEHAVIOUR Feeding and its effect on behaviour are linked to performance for two reasons. Firstly the horse’s ability to carry out natural behaviour is important to the welfare of the horse.

In their natural environment horses would spend long periods of time processing large amounts of fibrous plant material in order to meet their nutritional demands. In the domestic environment this ‘desire to chew’ is still present, but the amount of time spent eating is determined by the amount and type of food provided. It won’t surprise you to learn that feeding fibre, whether long stem forage or short chop fibre feeds, takes significantly longer to chew than mixes and cubes. In environments where time spent eating is minimal due to restricted fibre intake there is a greater risk of the development of stereotypical behaviours such as wood chewing and crib biting.

Secondly the type of feed used may affect the behaviour of the horse in terms of the type of ride we get. Over-excitability ‘wastes’ energy, affects concentration/focus and we don’t get the ride or the performance that we desire. A recent study at the University of

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Edinburgh compared a fibre diet that provided only 2% starch with a medium energy cereal based concentrate mix with 22% starch. Both diets provided the same amount of energy overall and all horses trialled each diet in a cross-over study. The results showed that horses fed cereal-based concentrate mix were more reactive to new situations and equipment. They were also less consistent in their behaviour and had higher heart rates compared to horses fed fibre-diets. The results of this study add to an increasing body of evidence to show that the key for a calmer ride or more focused performance is to use ‘slow-release’ energy sources such as fibre and oil.

FEEDING FIBRE TO SUPPORT DIGESTIVE HEALTH Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is a digestive issue that has recently received much attention. An ulcer is an erosion of the stomach lining through prolonged acid exposure most frequently occurring in the squamous or non-glandular mucosa. Although to date there haven’t been any studies specifically looking at the effects of EGUS on performance, given that horses with EGUS can display symptoms ranging from grumpiness and weight loss to colicky signs, there is every likelihood that EGUS is not conducive to optimal performance.

Incidence of EGUS is known to be very high in racehorses, typically in excess of 90%, due to a combination of high intensity exercise coupled with high starch and low fibre diets which increase ulcer risk. The number of studies looking at EGUS in endurance horses is limited, but the incidence in those that have been done is surprisingly high with one study reporting 67% and another 93%.

Fibre is important for helping to maintain stomach health as fibre encourages chewing and therefore saliva production.

Saliva is rich in bicarbonates that help to buffer acidity in the stomach and is one of the few methods of protection available to the squamous mucosa. Fibre also forms a mat on top of acid produced from the glandular mucosa so that under normal circumstances there should be a pH gradient within the stomach resulting in less acidic conditions in the squamous mucosa.

When it comes to buffering potential, research has shown that not all fibre is the same. Independent research carried out at Texas A&M University has shown that including alfalfa in the diet is more effective at reducing ulcers even compared to turning out on pasture. This is due to the abundance of calcium and amino acids in alfalfa that grass doesn’t contain. Feeding a scoop of alfalfa together with sugar beet at vet gates or prior to exercise may therefore confer extra buffering potential.

FEEDING FIBRE TO PROVIDE ENERGY The horse relies on a population of microorganisms in their hindgut to break down fibre by a process called fermentation.

This fermentation process produces volatile fatty acids which are used as a substrate for the synthesis of ATP that the body uses for energy. The use of fatty acids as an energy source requires the presence of oxygen in a process call aerobic metabolism and therefore works most efficiently when the horse is working at lower intensities. Compared to racehorses that work at an intensity using largely anaerobic metabolism, endurance horses work at an intensity that can largely maintain aerobic metabolism and therefore are well suited to 16

diets that predominantly provide fatty acids from fibre or oil for energy.

How ‘useful’ a fibre source is to overall energy supply is dependent upon the forage source and maturity at the time of harvest. Fibre is a collective name for the structural carbohydrates cellulose, hemi-cellulose and pectin. Hemicellulose is relatively more digestible than cellulose and found in higher amounts in plants in a younger vegetative state which is why pasture is more digestible than hay.

The digestibility of both, though, can be limited by the presence of lignin which is indigestible. Lignin is found in higher levels in very mature plants as it gives them structural rigidity. Pectin is not bound by lignin and so is very digestible.

Fibre sources high in lignin and therefore least digestible include straw, whilst those that are most digestible due to their higher hemi-cellulose or pectin content include alfalfa, sugar beet and soya hulls.

Another advantage of feeding more digestible fibre sources is maintaining hydration status. The horse’s hindgut is a reservoir of fluid and electrolytes. More digestible fibre sources such as alfalfa, sugar beet and soya hulls create a larger reservoir and readily release water helping to maintain hydration, much more so than less digestible fibre sources that bind water and don’t readily release it.

Quality fibre is vital for equine health and is essential for endurance horses. Dengie products offer me multiple options for fine-tuning Leila’s energy provisions and are the mainstay of all of my horses’ diets”, says endurance rider Catriona Moon.

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A few months ago we started a campaign to promote the positive aspects of Endurance Riding. The sport has been through a period of turmoil recently, but what unifies all our members is a real passion and ‘love’ for the sport.

Tell us why you #loveendurance by using this hashtag. The beauty of using a hashtag is that Facebook and Twitter pool all the posts together so they are visible in one place. There have already been some fantastic posts as you can see...

“I #lovendurance because it is such a diverse sport. You can ride competitively or just enjoy the scenery! Every ride you meet new people, make new friends, see fantastic places and get to know your horse better. It’s such a close-knit community and there is always someone you can ask for help or advice. It’s a great family sport, my parents crew, our dog comes along and even my Nan joins in when she can! I have grown up doing endurance and gained the best friends you could wish for. I know both of my horses a whole lot better and you can’t beat the feeling of crossing the finish line with a happy horse knowing what you have achieved together. The comradeship and teamwork is second to none and as a sport it teaches you a great amount. Taking the highs with the lows because those highs mean more than anything and make you put in every ounce of effort you have to achieve them again.”

Beth Stokes I #loveendurance because it’s just you and your horse competing together. You build up a relationship where you know your horse perfectly and if something is wrong, you know straight away.

Endurance is the only discipline where you spend so many hours with your horse.

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“I #loveendurance because it allows me to escape from the hamster wheel of work and the daily grind. It’s the only place where it’s all about me and my horse, being in balance together, connected to the terrain and the weather, whatever challenges they throw at us. I get to ride in places I would never otherwise have the opportunity to and to enjoy the rewards of the hard work, care and training that goes into developing a fit, healthy happy horse. I have found that everyone looks after one another and whether you are new to the sport or an old timer, there’s always something to learn and a better way to approach things. Endurance challenges me physically and mentally, it is what is needed for a good attitude, soundness and balance...and I mean me as well as my horse.”

Anna Collins I #loveendurance as it can involve all the family.

Fiona Videla I #loveendurance because you can be out on the course and not see a soul. Then you come back to the venue and have the full hustle and bustle, and occasionally stress, of getting through a midway vetting or even the final vetting. It makes endurance as competitive and serious as you want to make it!

I #loveendurance because of that feeling when you tell someone horsey but not in the endurance circuit, that you did a 32km training ride. They look at you in awe and say how fit you must be! I love it, and then you say I’m going to do an 80km ride at the weekend and they look even more shocked. It’s so satisfying – it just shows how impressive our sport really is. Not many people can say they just navigated their horse around 80km, for six hours of riding and their horse finished with fuel in the tank and felt great the whole time!

I also #loveendurance because it’s such good value for money. If you think about hours to pounds, endurance is certainly best! And you get your horse vetted every time so your horse’s health is checked too!”

Bella Fricker

“I #loveendurance because you can be riding along with someone on their very first ride or someone who has just got back from WEG! I don’t think you get that in any other discipline.

I #loveendurance because literally any horse can do it.

Obviously some breeds are more inclined, go faster and further but any horse can do novice endurance rides.

I #loveendurance for the thrill of the ride and because it is a real team effort. Endurance to me is immensely technical; there is always more to learn about the sport and your horse. The feeling of being in sync with your horse, knowing how much is left in the tank, when to push on and when to hold back is unique. For me the ride itself is the culmination of the hard work the team have put into the horse and the training he has received… if it goes well, then we know if it is working. If it doesn’t, then we reassess and try again. Endurance in the UK is immensely varied - from the flat turf of Windsor to the mountains in the Lakes or the moorland of Exmoor. Each ride is special for its own reason but for me Windsor holds a special place in my heart…. it isn’t every day you get to ride around the Queen’s back yard or around Ascot!

Harry Ingram I #loveendurance because I ride my horses in amazing locations around the world with Friends from All over the World Nicola Thorne WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR STORIES! Share your stories on Facebook or Twitter. Alternativley visit www.endurancegb.com to post on the Blog or the Forum.

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SCOTTISH ENDURANCE RIDING CLUB

Brodie Castle 2015

The Irish bog-trotter and the Golden Horseshoe

Report from Candy Cameron I had arrived home from the Golden Horseshoe with Rumi after a really challenging but rather disappointing 100 miler and less than two days later I was to be riding Sameh in the FEI 1* ride at Brodie Castle.

The trailer was hastily repacked and numnahs washed and dried ready for the attempt at the next goal. My young friend, Sasha, turned up on Friday night to sleep over and crew for me the next day. Iain and I were also hosting Alastair Crozier, an FEI vet, to help defray ride organisation costs and allow this FEI ride to run up north so that folk would not have to travel so far to get onto the FEI ladder. Sarah Norris and I had also sponsored the event to help with this.

Saturday was an almost perfect riding day weatherwise: not too hot and not blowing a gale or lashing rain for once.

There was a great atmosphere at the venue with riders having come from all over the country to take part, as Brodie Castle was also hosting the Capercaillie (interBranch) Challenge. When we arrived folk were just stirring in their campsites, and bleary eyed but good-natured admin people were setting up for the day ahead.

Sameh vetted well at the start and we were off for the first 40 km loop in the Darnaway Forest on the far side of the A96, a trunk road that was ably stewarded on both days. Sameh and I were riding alone, having let Liz Booth and Iain Paterson go off in front rather than be taken along at their pace. The tracks in Darnaway were superb going but in places had suffered from marker vandals and we had to keep an eagle eye on the map and talkround. In fact, at one stage, the other two missed a turning completely and consequently missed one of the loops. They were given an extra loop to ride in the next section to make amends for this by the ground jury, but as a result Liz Booth’s final placing was demoted to a completion.

Having successfully completed the first

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loop, we set off for the orange loop in the Culbin Forest. This was pretty hard underfoot in places and Sameh was not particularly enjoying himself, especially as he was on his own still and saw only the odd horse going in the opposite direction.

However, being the stalwart that he is, he just got on with his job. We came back to the venue and this time we had recruited an extra crew member in the shape of his previous owner, Donna Hemmings, who was delighted to see him looking so good and got stuck in with the sponge and feed bucket. With Sasha and Donna to look after Sameh I had little else to do but relax. At this vet gate we had a recheck before we went back out and he passed with no problems.

We set out again into the Culbin Forest, but Sameh was really not happy with the hard forest roads and I had to just keep cajoling him round and let our average speed drop. Crewing was limited and there was almost no drinkable water on the course, so he was thirsty as well as bored with his own company. However, I nursed him home and he passed the vet okay at the end of the day, so we had achieved the goal of gaining our first combined FEI 1* qualification.

Although I have been riding all my life I did my first competitive endurance ride less than three years ago and my ‘horse’, Coolagoree Glen Thunder, is a 14.1hh Connemara pony bred in Ireland. After my first pleasure ride of about 20km I wondered why anyone would want to do longer than that. Three years later I found myself signing up to the 2-day 160km Golden Horseshoe, which has been described as the toughest endurance ride in Europe. The fact that it was the 50th year of Golden Horseshoe and my 50th this year and the possibility that this could be the last GHS ride on Exmoor had something to do with it, also my naivety – hills, rough going, weather? We ride a lot in the Scottish Borders - surely it can’t be more challenging than that? Wrong!

Day 1 was the South loop of 39km and the North loop of 41km. Start time 7:41am and it was chucking down. At the first long downhill I caught up with Abbie (and her pony Diana) who became my ride buddy for the rest of the day. Soon we were at CP1 where we turned up the first killer hill.

Glen knows about tackling steep hills from hunting with the Lauderdale From here we had another long downhill, uphill, downhill and finally arrived at the ford at CP3. Next, what on the map looked like a long straight easy track along the river turned out to be much more up and down with some fairly difficult terrain of bare rock in places. This track seemed to go on forever until finally we arrived at CP4 . It was still raining hard and as soon as we were back on the open moor it was freezing. After CP5 the stony track had been turned into a river so we were literally jogging along in 4 inches of water. Then it

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was through a real river. Glen bravely went straight in. As we came out of the river I looked up to see horses crossing the huge hill in front. A proper ‘oh sh**!’ moment when I realised we had to go up there.

LESSONS LEARNED Almost home, but first we had a loop around a boggy bit of moor in horizontal rain. I felt thoroughly miserable and wondered why on earth I was doing this ride. Seeing one of my hardy crew before we got to the road cheered me up again, as well as knowing that the first lap was nearly over.

At the vet gate it was so cold and wet we just gave a quick hot wash and put a pile of rugs on. (Many thanks to Zara’s Planet Riding Holidays for the new rugs!)

At the vetting Glen was full of himself and even cantered when we turned to trot back. By the time I’d changed and had half my lunch it was time to go out again.

This time at CP1 we turned left onto the North loop and had a fair bit of road before getting onto tracks between Devon banks and high hedges. Eventually we arrived at CP6 and our first crew point. The lunch break had been too short and I was still hungry (should have had a proper breakfast as my crew had told me!). Then we were off again along the cart tracks. In places the going was incredibly rough – as in 4-inch boulders - so we were reduced to jogging and sometimes only walking. After CP7 some nice woodland tracks that we could canter on before going up, up, up till I wanted to cry and I’m sure Glen did too.

Some fields, a few gates, finally a track down to meet the crew at CP8 – we can see the sea! Glen and I both had a good drink, he got a handful of feed and I stuck another flapjack in my pocket. For a few minutes the sun came out and we had a really beautiful view of Exmoor. Soon we were at CP9 and then horrendous bog: that really took it out of the horses.

We caught up with two of the other Scottish riders so it was nice to have a quick blether before they went off ahead again. A fellow rider warned me that there was just one more killer hill before the end – they weren’t kidding. There was no way the horses could go faster than walk up so I got off and led Glen – boy, it was tough and I was breathless and boiling.

Abbie was still up for going for Gold time

(12kph) so little choice but to keep up, and we trotted and cantered in the last couple of fields. Crewing for the end of day vetting was tense but we vetted in just over 20 minutes on 54bpm and Glen trotted up fresh as a daisy spooking at the marquee and banners! It was good to be through although it might have been a mercy to be vetted out! However, once I’d re-hydrated and eaten, I was good to go again. Something learned for day 2 – eat more. Drink more.

At the end of day 1 there were only four on Gold (three were Scots!).

Day 2 North loop first, then South and ABOVE: CHRIS AND GLEN OUT ON COURSE. PHOTO COURTESY OF IAN WIGLEY the weather looked just as ominous. I was more nervous than point for a final fuel-up. I was waiting for starting day 1 as I now knew what was Glen to ‘hit the wall’ but he was still up ahead, but Glen came out jogging and for it. One field from home I asked him to pulling which gave me confidence that walk and he did without any fuss – finally maybe we could do it. he admitted he might be a little tired, I soon buddied up with Christine Niccol but he was still keen to canter when we and her horse and we rode most of the turned for home. I knew we had made the loop together time but could we get his heart rate right?

To cut it short – he passed, sound and ACHIEVEMENT with a gold level heart rate. Unbelievable!

This time sideways stinging hailstones on What a pony! My little Irish bog trotter the top of the moor before CP9 where wins a gold at the Golden Horseshoe, my hardy crew were sheltering behind and to top that he was also awarded the a van while I trotted by deciding not to Wayward Lad Trophy for best condition stop in the hail – sorry guys! Back at the and the Premier Award trophy for the venue and vetted again in the cold but at horse most capable of continuing for least dry this time - straight through and another 40km (he could, I couldn’t have!), looking good! As Glen jogged back out, and the Scottish Trophy.

I had huge doubts that I could go much What an amazing experience. This further - my leg was really sore. My crew is what endurance is all about - that were fantastic making sure Glen and I incredible bond when you know your both drank and ate something at every horse will do anything and go anywhere stop. I knew I was good for time but Glen for you. I didn’t even have to feel bad felt great so I just let him keep going as he about asking him to do it – the next day wished. Coming down across the moor he was dragging me round the yard whilst to CP5 the sun came out and a herd of I was having to go downstairs backwards.

Dartmoor ponies went across the horizon As for my crew, Lucy, Dave and Chrissie, behind us. That image would have made what a fantastic team! I can’t thank them the perfect photo and will always be enough. etched in my memory.

Even if I never make it back to GHS, Next the river and ‘oh sh**!’ hill. Once I sincerely hope it can be continued on again Glen threw himself at it in three Exmoor. I’m pretty sure there is no other short blasts and then it was the last crew challenge like it.

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GOLDEN HORSESHOE

National Champions Article by Gill Talbot

MAIN IMAGE: BATTLING THE ELEMENTS AND TERRAIN OUT ON COURSE OPPOSITE PAGE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: FINALLY! THE SUN SHINES!; ROSETTES AND THE AHS RUG; CHALLENGING CONDITIONS IN THE VET GATE

GOLDEN HORSESHOE

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROBIN EDWARDS

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ow absolutely I have competed at the Golden wonderful that Horseshoe on and off since 1991 sounds! The completing the 160km class 4 ‘Talbot’s’ will times, (2 Golds, 1 Bronze and 1 be National Silver) the Exmoor Stag 120km Champions for the whole of class 5 times (3 Golds and 2 2015... and we shall enjoy every Silvers), the 80km class twice minute of it!

(2 Golds) and the Exmoor We were absolutely over Experience 80km over 2 days the moon to win the National once (Gold). Some wonderful Championship at The Golden memories.

Horseshoe, one of the UK’s most testing endurance rides...to do it GOALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS on my beautiful homebred Anglo The ‘plan’ had been to enter Arab mare, a dream come true.... the Exmoor Stag 120km this what a horse she is - beautiful year with my 9 yo mare Sa’da inside and out, extremely talented Sekora but with the possibility of and so tough. this being the last ever Golden The British weather is always Horseshoe, we thought we the ‘unknown element’ of this just had to ask an even bigger prestigious event and this question of her so I could year was no exception! Gale participate in the last ever 160km force wind gusts, hail, sleet, event on Exmoor - we hoped to torrential rain and extreme low complete with a fit and sound temperatures made this such animal so to achieve a Silver a difficult 50th Anniversary award, The Showgirl Trophy, Best ride both to compete in and to Arab.... and win The National manage your horse successfully Championship with that result XXXXXXXX over two very testing days. A true in such extreme and testing test of endurance for all the riders conditions - fantastic!

XXXX their hard working crews, (huge I shall miss this wonderful thanks to my husband Rob), and ride dreadfully, it has been the horses in all classes. Manhandling highlight of so many competitive some of the gates is no joke seasons – our annual holiday when the wind is throwing gale with like minded people – full of force gusts at you and riding personal goals, achievements, along some of the exposed disappointments, wonderful ridges and moorland, quite a feat friends made and more than a in monsoon rain accompanied by few pub visits. those gale force gusts!

Barbara Wigley, her family and her amazing band of helpers/ CHALLENGES vets/Trailbike riders – masses of This year, one of the biggest unpaid volunteers, land owners... challenges was the half way the list is endless – all have done hold & finish. The wind cut us extremely proud over recent across the exposed venue and years and before Barbara there it was incredibly cold for rain was Liz Hining, still working hard soaked horses, riders and crew. alongside Barbara to make this No shelter to be found other ride one of the most challenging, than behind your own trailers. beautiful, well organised rides on Definitely no water needed to the Endurance calendar - may cool off any equines, thick winter I take this opportunity to thank rugs complete with necks were them for all the blood, sweat (lost the order of the day and saddles voices!) and tears I know they left on until the final moment have given so that we the riders, before presentation to vet to could enjoy the beautiful and try and keep as much heat in as extreme Exmoor ‘challenge’. possible.

Congratulations to all who managed to crew their horses successfully.

SAFETY

The Benefits of Videoing Whilst Riding on the Road Article by Hanna Campbell of HorseSollicitor

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ideoing whilst hacking on your horse in a public place will not be in breach of UK Law. You will not need a permit and the police should not stop you. The police have no power to stop you filming or photographing incidents. There are only a few specific instances where public videoing could be breaking the law and it’s usually harassment or publishing of sensitive information such as pictures of police or armed forces.

Head camera footage is permissible in a civil and criminal court and whilst you are under no obligation to alert the public to the fact that you are filming it is arguably a good idea to do so from a prevention perspective.

At HorseSolicitor, as equine lawyers specializing in road traffic accidents involving horse and rider, we deal on a daily basis with incidents in which the worst has happened. Our aim is to increase road safety and access to justice for horse and rider. There are fortunately far more near misses than there are road traffic accidents. Alerting the public to the fact that they are being filmed and wearing hi visibility clothing are two excellent steps that can, and in our view should, be taken to help avoid a road traffic accident. As riders ourselves, we understand that it is unlikely that you will be lucky enough to never encounter a driver that has a blatant disregard for how the Highway Code advises one to pass horse and rider safely.

By wearing hi visibility clothing you have given the driver every opportunity to see you. If a driver passes recklessly the video footage can be handed to the police, even if it does not result in injury to horse or rider. Ask the police to speak with the driver, prosecute if appropriate and educate her/him on how to pass a horse appropriately. In doing so it is hoped that the roads will become a safer place for us as riders.

Police often fail to take the action they should so a complaint can be made in the event that you feel the appropriate action has not been taken.

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it has a good prospect of proving, beyond all reasonable doubt, that the driver committed an offence and that it is in the public interest to do so. This is usually an offence under the Public Order Act 1986 or a driving offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988.

In cases where injury has been caused the rider is entitled to pursue a civil case for compensation for both the injuries sustained and any associated financial losses. The footage can be disclosed by your solicitor far in advance of a trial, which is helpful in getting compensation without the need for a trial. The burden of proof is lower in the civil courts and as such the injured party can often succeed with a civil claim even when the CPS has failed to secure a conviction or even failed to bring charges. The Claimant only needs to demonstrate that on the balance of probability the third party was responsible for the damage caused.

In the absence of video footage and independent witnesses the rider is in a far weaker position because it becomes a he said/she said. Ultimately this means that head cam footage could result in winning the case and avoiding a lengthy trial.

For riders wishing to take advantage of this very useful kind of warning to drivers whilst out on the roads V-Bandz Ltd has recently launched a new high viz waistcoat which has the words “Safety Camera In Use” on the back together with a picture of a camera icon. The words are nice and bold and the picture of the camera helps people to understand that they are being filmed. It also has a camera mount point just below the camera icon and on the front of the waistcoat where you can clip on a small HD camera. This gives the rider the ability to film traffic coming up behind or towards them or from in front.

For riders who wish to purchase a camera V-Bandz has teamed up with Veho to promote the Muvi HD10 personal camera. We particularly like this because it can clip on onto the waistcoat rather than being near the rider’s head. It can film for up to 4 hours at a time and it has a remote on/off switch that the rider can wear on their wrist. For more details on both products, please visit www.v-bandz.co.uk or call us on 0845 095 6810.

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The slow-release form of energy required by an endurance horse to allow it to maximise the period of its exertion will stem from fibre and oil sources. Fibre in the form of hay, haylage and grass should always form the foundation of the diet, providing the horse with both excellent levels of slow-release energy as well as supporting a healthy digestive system.

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COACHING & TRAINING

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A COACH?

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he UKCC Scheme has been running for many years, and in Equestrianism, it has been successfully developed over the past eight years, to become a strong education and support system for coaches throughout the disciplines.

If you have ever considered training to be a coach, or wondered what the role of a coach would be, and whether this is appropriate to you as a rider, perhaps the following article may provide the information to set you on the path to learning.

The United Kingdom Coaching Strategy describes the role of the sports coach as one that “enables the athlete to achieve levels of performance to a degree that may not have been possible if left to his/her own endeavours”.

Dyson, speaking to the 19th session of the International Olympic Academy, Greece 1979, widened the horizon when he said that “the wise coach develops not only the fullest physical potential in his charges, but also those capacities and habits of mind and body which will enrich and ennoble their later years”.

I also believe the role of the sports coach is to create the right conditions for learning to happen and to find ways of motivating the athletes. Most athletes are highly motivated and therefore the task is to maintain that motivation and to generate excitement and enthusiasm.

COACHING ROLES The roles undertaken as a coach will be many and varied and at some stage you will be all the things listed below, to your athletes. However, the list is not exhaustive.

• Advisor - Advising athletes on the training to be conducted and suitable equipment.

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• Assessor - Assessing athletes performance in training and competition.

• Counsellor - Resolving emotional problems on the basis that sharing anxieties can be both relieving and reassuring.

• Demonstrator - Demonstrate to the athletes the skill required to perform.

• Friend - Over the years of working with an athlete a personal relationship is built up where as well as providing coaching advice you also become someone, a friend, who they can discuss their problems or share their success with. It is important to keep personal information confidential because if you do not then all respect the athlete had for you as a friend and coach will be lost.

• Facilitator - Identify suitable competitions for them to compete in, in order to help them achieve their overall objectives for the year.

• Fact finder - Gathering data of national and international results and to keep abreast of current training techniques.

• Fountain of knowledge - This may be part of the advisor role in that you will often be asked questions on any sporting event, events that were on the television, diet, sports injuries and topics unrelated to their sport.

• Instructor - Instructing athletes in the skills of their sport.

• Mentor - When athletes attend training sessions you are responsible, to them, to their parents and family, for ensuring that they are safe and secure.

You have to monitor their health and safety whilst training and support them should they have any problems or sustain any injuries.

• Motivator - Maintain the motivation of all the athletes all year round.

• Organiser and planner - Preparation of training plans for each athlete and organise attendance at meetings and coaching clinics.

• Role Model - A person who serves as a model in a particular behavioural or social role for another person to emulate. The way you conduct yourself whilst in the presence of your athletes provides an example of how they should behave – what sort of example should we be providing?

Perhaps one of the most crucial roles of a coach.

• Supporter - Competition can be a very nerve wracking experience for some athletes and often they like you to be around to help support them through the pressures. Role of a ‘Friend’ and perhaps ‘Counsel or’ come in here to.

COACH/ATHLETE TRAINING ROLES • The roles of the coach and athlete in determining training requirements will change over the time an athlete is with a coach.

• When an athlete first starts in a sport/ event (cognitive stage) the coach’s role is to direct the athlete in all aspects of training (telling or showing coaching style).

• As the athlete develops and demonstrates a sound technical understanding (associative stage) of the sport/event then gradually the coach’s role changes to one where the coach and athlete discuss and agree appropriate training requirements (involving coaching style).

• As the athlete matures and demonstrates a sound understanding of training principals (autonomous stage) then the athlete will determine the training requirements. The coach’s role becomes one of a mentor providing advice and support.

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TRIBUTE TO AL SOOD

Tribute L to Al Sood Obituary by Gemma Pearson of Cumbria Arabians

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osing Al Sood has been difficult for everyone at Over Whitlaw Farm, not least for Fiona Walling, who seeing his potential placed a deposit on him at just 4 weeks old and for Tom Walling, who was just 7 years old when Al Sood arrived as a weanling. They grew up together, sharing a close bond.

For those who did not know him Al Sood was a black, straight Egyptian stallion, standing at 15.1hh. His pedigree spoke for itself, being great grandson of the legendary stallion Ansata Ibn Halima from the Ansata stud in the USA. On his tail line he could be traced back thirteen generations as a descendent of the Abbas Pasha desert mare Ghazieh.

He started life with the stud at their Cumbria base and as a two year old was used on visiting mares as well as the stud’s Mista Beaujangles and Fahim Hisan daughters. His first crop of foals included Zorro Nazeero, out of Cumbria Morrisa.

Zorro became EGB supreme champion in 2003, representing team GB in Belgium and competing at FEI3*. He retired fit and sound from endurance to take up an easier life in the hunting field.

His second crop of foals produced Oakthwaite Zara, out of Helen Wilson’s Oakthwaite Tanjara, who again excelled at endurance. She was intermediate champion of Great Britain in 2000, represented both England and team GB and competed to FEI 2*. Also included in this crop were the Widow Maker (Cumbria Farrisa) who raced before turning to dressage and Cumbria Soorissa (Cumbria Titania) who combined endurance riding with success in the show ring.

The following year he produced another racehorse Nicholettah who both won and was placed under ARO rules.

In 1998 we foaled Wesam (originally Cumbria Mesaoud), out of Black Enchantress who competed up to FEI 3* and who was placed 5th at the World Junior/Young Rider Championships in Hungary. A 2003 foal Oakthwaite Samara (Cumbria Shamari) also went on to achieve FEI3* success and was chosen for the team GB Young Rider squad at the 2013 World Endurance championships in Tarbles, France along with an Al Sood grandson (Bashir Shamyr).

Al Sood continued to produce excellent offspring and first class endurance horses including Cumbria Zarife (Midnight Grace) who as well as competing successfully in endurance went on to prove himself as a Official members publication for Endurance GB

TRIBUTE TO AL SOOD

The loss of Al Sood has been devastating for us, however he will live on through the offspring we have retained sire in his own right, and advanced endurance horses Oakthwaite Suddara (Oakthwaite Sahara), Cumbria Shalimar (Princess Shalimar), Cumbria Sameh, (Midnight Grace), Laity Red Alert (Kingsley Marigold), Cumbria Khafifa (Midnight Grace) and Cumbria Cheroos (Black Enchantress). In 2012 Al Sood became registered as an AHS Premium Performance Sire and continued to produce offspring with strength, stamina, character and phenomenal heart rate recoveries. Outside endurance his offspring proved their versatility with success in affiliated dressage, eventing and the county show ring, no doubt benefiting from his correct conformation, presence and bold, floating paces.

To date his offspring have been awarded over 50,000 EGB points, a feat that becomes even more impressive when you consider many of his most successful offspring have competed under SERC rules and not contributed to the tally. This tally looks likely to continue to rise with the majority of offspring of recent years being sold to experienced endurance riders around the UK. A look at the competitive ride list for any SERC ride often reveals 2, 3 or 4 Al Sood progeny.

As Al Sood lived on a busy working farm he was never competed apart from a single outing, where he was placed at the Royal Highland Show, when the stud relocated from Cumbria to its current location in the Scottish Borders.

However, although a real show-off in hand, he was a gentleman under saddle and became well known locally, hunting with the Duke of Buccleuch Foxhounds and taking part in the Borders ‘Common Ridings’ involving up to 400 horses. Here his calm temperament shone through, something that he became renowned for passing on to his offspring. Following the announcement of his passing we were contacted by many people that owned horses he had sired telling us of their easy, loving temperaments, character and

ability with many commenting that they would never be sold. Whilst many of his progeny went on to endurance success at the top level, due to their kind nature, trainability and inherent calmness, many remain in homes with riders competing at lower levels or not competing at all but remaining much loved for the pleasure they bring.

On the 17th of April 2015, and at the age of 25, Al Sood trotted into his stable for his breakfast. After finishing he wandered back out to his paddock. Later that morning in the quiet Scottish sunshine he peacefully passed away.

The loss of Al Sood has been devastating for us, however he will live on through the offspring we have retained.

Cumbria Black Beaujangles (Black Enchantress) is a three year old colt who already demonstrates his sire’s calm temperament, presence and super long stride length. We have also retained four of his daughters. Cumbria Black Bindaree (Cumbria Titania), after competing in showing and riding club activities, became a broodmare and has already produced a foal with type and presence that was snapped up for endurance. Six year old Cumbria Kalila (Isla), as well as gaining

affiliated dressage points at novice level, has shown a talent for endurance, winning best condition in 4 of the 5 competitive rides she has completed (2 x 30km, 2x 60km) and should become advanced this season. The best condition award in the other ride incidentally was given to another Al Sood offspring, Cumbria Khafifa. Finally we have retained two fillies from our other AHS premium mare, Black Enchantress: Cumbria Black Aisha and Cumbria Black Pearl, both of which are athletic, have good conformation and demonstrate long, floating paces. They will be competed lightly under saddle before entering our breeding program.

Al Sood touched the lives of many people, both as an amazing individual horse and through the outstanding offspring he produced. He enjoyed life and brought a bit of joy to the lives of everyone who knew him. Above all he was a friend. Living without him will be strange and we know there will never be another horse quite the same. We would like to thank everyone for their kind words of sympathy and reflection since his death.

One of the truest comments was from one of our livery clients who said quite simply “He was young until the very end”.

EVEN WELL INTO HIS TWENTIES, AL SOOD REMAINED YOUTHFUL

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YOUNG RIDERS

Kings Forest

The third loop was the only loop I was worried about… horse eating pigs 1km from the venue! Despite riding at again about 13.5kmph, we had a very long delay trying to get back into the venue. I must say a huge thank you to Article by Bella Fricker Paul Luke who drove up in his car to try to help, because after 80km Maverick really wasn’t tired and was throwing had attempted quite a few 120kms before, on various some impressive moves. Anyway, after some time, Chris horses, with no luck. I did manage to complete Wray and Lesley Ann Parker came round the corner and I the 120km at Haywood Oaks riding Eskar but was able to canter sideways along the field down towards unfortunately failed the final vetting, which was very the venue with Takwenya and Velvet Echo to protect us. disappointing to say the least! However, Kings Forest Unfortunately, the pigs really upset Mav so this was the is an entirely different course, and I was riding a different slowest presentation time of the day, taking just over horse too - Yawl Hill Maverick, bred and trained at Yawl Hill 10mins! Unfortunately our average speed for this loop was Stud by Kirsty Wiscombe, so I just had to put the negativity 10.3kmph because of the pig crisis so I was very aware that I out of my head. I had ridden Maverick three times before, need to put my foot down a bit. once before Three Rivers last year and then 80km at the TR, We left for the fourth loop of 20km on our own again and then on the Friday morning but this time knowing that Fiona before we left to Kings on the Griffiths wasn’t that far behind!

Friday afternoon.

This was Mav’s first attempt at Having not much experience going out for a fourth time but riding Maverick, it was decided he didn’t hesitate at all and off that I should start on my own at we went. I think about 45mins or 6.45 instead of with the adults even an hour into the loop Fiona CEI** which was starting at 6.30. caught us up, I have never been In hindsight, I think I could have so pleased to see someone in all started with the pack and been my life! Maverick turned into a okay. As this was Maverick’s first completely fresh horse again and 120km and yet another attempt we completed the loop with him for me, with the addition of feeling the best he had all day! being the only entrant in my We vetted one and a half minutes class, Kirsty and I decided that behind Fiona and I really wanted I should take the course very to ride the last loop in company. steadily and aim for qualification.

Unfortunately, we just couldn’t We rode the first loop of 32km catch her! So we rode the last loop on our own at an easy 14kmph on our own again! JR escorted in and presented quickly in the first the buggie and I was so pleased vet gate without any issues so to just have someone with me. left the vet gate on our own to At this point in the day, with the start the second, blue loop 32km. average speed being a concern BELLA AND MAVERICK OUT ON COURSE. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID SAUNDERS PHOTOGRAPHY We were riding at an average of there was no room for error. Mav 13.5kmph again and this was just did me proud; just kept chugging where I wanted to be, not rushing or pushing him along at along and we finished the last loop at 13.5kmph. I dropped all, just keeping a steady rhythmical trot. my reins across the line to give him a huge hug and a pat Maverick seems to prefer trot! and he took off!!! Not ideal when you just want to finish and Anyway having said that, we were having a canter when vet quickly, being the last horse on course, but I’m glad he I suddenly spotted a bit of blue on the ground. I pulled up felt well enough to go! I think we vetted in about 10mins on straight away thinking I’d missed an arrow, and sure enough a pulse of low 50s and I was very emotional! After HO, and I had, it was turning us right. Feeling rather pleased that I all the other failed attempts I was so nervous but he finished hadn’t missed the turn off, we went to the right. 5km later with A for action, which he’d had all day and still had his and about 30mins of dawdling we were lost. I retraced cheeky character so I knew he was feeling well in himself. my steps, read my map, and realised that this was an old We passed! I cried a bit, hugged most people that were arrow from the pleasure ride at the end of March, that I nearby then had to sprint across the field to granny, Carol had actually ridden on Maverick’s sister, Kyla! Oh well, crisis Fricker, who I’d banished to hedge line for all of the vettings averted and we completed the second loop at a slower that day. I think I nearly knocked granny over the speed I got time because of rider error but presented quickly again. to her, but we were both so ecstatic!

For those that don’t know, minimum speed for FEI rides is Mentally it was challenging to ride for all that way on our 12kmph. own, apart from the 40mins with Fiona but we did it!

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HEALTH AND WELFARE

Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field Therapy Article by Samuel Maddock and Steven Harper of EMPpad.com

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ulsed Electromagnetic Field or PEMF therapy has been successfully used on both humans and horses since the 1970s. During this time, public awareness increased amidst reports of enhanced speed and endurance of racehorses treated with electromagnetic fields. It was also noticed that horses were returning to racing from injury stronger and faster than before. This stimulated significant interest in PEMF therapy for both human and animal use and led to extensive worldwide research being conducted on the effects of PEMF therapy on our cells, including a 4 year research project by NASA in 2003, which discovered numerous benefits resulting from the application of PEMF. PEMF technology targets the cells within the body and worldwide research has demonstrated it can help to ‘jump start’ the healing process at a cellular level. For this reason, regular use of PEMF therapy can help result in profound and even life-changing health benefits for both riders and their horses. These health benefits include natural pain relief, improved circulation to tissues, improved tissue repair and improved regulation of the nervous and hormone systems within 32

the body. Regular use of PEMF therapy can help a horse enhance its competitive performance by improving recovery from training, allowing the horse to train harder to improve stamina and endurance.

PEMF therapy can also help prevent injuries from occurring by stimulating the production of heat stress proteins that help to protect tissues from injury and in turn reduce the impact that injuries can have on a season, be it on the racetrack or eventing.

Over the years, extremely highpowered PEMF systems have been introduced into stables on the basis that if a weak electromagnetic field provides good health benefits, then a very large field must provide much greater benefits. However, extensive research over the past 40 years has shown that this is not the case, highlighting instead that a low frequency, low intensity electromagnetic pulse is most effective because it acts within a ‘biological window’ that the cells within the body respond to most effectively. It is these low frequency and intensity pulsed electromagnetic fields that have been shown to be most beneficial in the treatment and prevention of a range of human and equine injuries.

Due to the higher metabolic rate found in horses, it is often found that the health benefits from using PEMF therapy can develop more quickly and can be even more dramatic than those found in humans. The most effective and time efficient way to achieve these results, particularly for larger stables where there are many horses to treat, is to use whole body PEMF therapy, such as that provided by a curtain application system.

This can be easily installed within a stable, allowing each horse to be simply led in and out for treatment when they require it, without the need for any additional applicators. Blanket applicators, for example, can be time consuming to use and can lead to unnecessary stress being placed on the horse due to the heavy battery pack that they require in order to function. Such applicators are also unable to treat the whole horse in one session.

Significant health benefits can be derived from using PEMF therapy even when an injury or illness is not present.

With the increased amount of high frequency electronic devices, such as mobile phones and WIFI now in constant use, the negative health effects of this ‘electrosmog’ on both humans and animals is starting to become much more significant, and is being linked with numerous health conditions. Regular exposure to low frequency, low intensity PEMF therapy can help protect against the damaging effects of electrosmog on our bodies that high frequency signals all around us can cause. This is particularly the case for animals, who are much more sensitive to fluctuations in electromagnetic fields than humans, with many species using it for navigation and location identification.

IN BRIEF In summary, when integrated into a simple twice daily routine much like cleaning our teeth, for just 8 minutes morning and night, PEMF therapy can provide many profound health benefits for owners, riders and trainers, as well as for their horses. It can help to protect us from our modern electronic environment, and by improving our overall well-being, can also help to prevent ill health or injury from developing in the first place.

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BOOK REVIEW

FROM THE SHELF The Glory

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Lauren St John Published by Orion ISBN 978 14440 1275 0 Also available on Kindle

f you are of a certain age, and even if you are not, you may still know what I am talking about, you will remember those wonderful horsey story books that we had as children. Written by the PulleinThompsons, or Ruby Ferguson, they had hard covers with exciting illustrations on the dust jackets, or if you were looking at the paperbacks, a great synopsis on the back cover. This book will remind you of those stories. It even mentions, on several occasions, the Thunderhead series from Mary O’Hara.

From a slow start, with a spoilt, unhappy teenage girl getting herself into a whole lot of trouble with her mother and stepfather, the story gradually brings in other characters, notably Will Greyton, and draws the reader in to an adventure that spreads across America.

When I first started reading, it took me a while to be drawn in to the story, and carried along on it’s threads. However, it is an easy read (for an adult) and the author has done a great deal of research into both endurance and the terrain that a race such as she describes at the heart of the novel, would cover.

Her descriptions of the views over vast Wyoming landscapes, the Big Horn Mountain, and other areas, are evocative and strong.

Her characters are believable, even if the story itself requires some suspension of belief…but remember, this is a book for junior and teenage readers. If I had been reading this as a 12 – 14 year old, I would have been riveted from the start, I am sure. All the elements of an adventure are there.

Two great central characters, one male and one female, so there is quite a good story here for teenage boys too.

Some sneaky baddies who will stop at nothing, parents who could be more understanding of the traumas that their kids are going through, some wonderful benefactors, and of course, karma in

many forms, to ensure a satisfactory ending to the story.

A well crafted book, written in chronological style, from three perspectives. Easy to follow, and exciting to read; a good formula for such a novel.

Lauren St John is the author of the One Dollar Horse series of books, writing mainly for children, however, she has also written for adults, and I do intend to read The Obituary Writer. The film rights for The Glory have been sold, so there is a good chance that this story will be on the big screen in the future, I would think it has the potential for a fabulous, fast moving screenplay, and some excellent opportunity for some beautiful location shoots!

To sum up, if you are an adult looking for a light read with lots of adventure, this will work, especially if your interests are endurance and horses. On the other hand, if you are looking for a Birthday or Christmas present for a younger reader with those interests, this will do nicely.

A great book to encourage reading.

Don’t forge to check out the author’s other titles for younger readers too.

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South East Group News

South West Group Report

Report by Lindsay Sparrow

Report by Lenice Bell

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he season is well and truly underway, with South East riders doing well at events all over the south east and beyond. Several riders from our region travelled down to Exmoor for the Golden Horseshoe, including Rebecca Northover, Gail Jupp, Trilby Herriott, Leonie Archer, Carole Portlock, Linda Herriott, Sally Toye, Miranda Kavanagh and Sarah Ewart. Special mention to Susan Hawes and Gail Jupp, who achieved Gold awards in their classes, the 3 day 120km class and the 2 day 80km class respectively. Everyone in the South East would like to thank Barbara Wigley for staging another fantastic competition, and for all the hard work of Barbara and her team for running the Golden Horseshoe all these years.

Back in the South East, we have had 2 National Rides and 2 pleasure rides, including a new ride for this year in Rye, East Sussex.

In early May, our Church Farm Coombes ride trotted out on Bank Holiday Monday. A change in date for the ride, from its traditional August date, did not seem to deter riders, who all had a great ride on the South Downs, with fabulous views and plenty of frolicking spring lambs!

Thanks to Julia Watts and her helpers for putting on this ride.

The Primrose ride moved to May last year and this year followed suit. The organisers, Elizabeth Walton and Julia Harman, had worked hard with the route, and significantly reduced the amount of road work, by finding permissive tracks through private land, which greatly enhanced the feel of the ride and was welcomed by all. The new May date works very well, giving more chance of better weather, and providing a challenging ride at a good point in the early season. Well worth noting down in your diary for next year!

Berkshire Downs National Ride proved so popular that the Ride closed early, with a significant waiting list of eager competitors.

This fabulous ride, taking in parts of the Ridgeway, always rides well and is a good introduction to the faster rides later in the calendar in other regions. Again thank you to Kate Curry, who organised a fantastic ride.

Finally, for this report, the South East Group put on a new pleasure ride. Tillingham Valley pleasure ride is an established fun ride, which Leonie Wheeler and Sandy Ralph were happy to organise as an EGB event. It was very well attended and lots of potential new members!

Thank you to Leonie and Sandy for organising.

As always, catch up with the latest goings on in the South East by visiting our web site (www. endurancegb.co.uk/southeast) or our Facebook page (Endurance GB South East Official).

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distinct buzz of excitement reached a deafening crescendo mid May as the 50th Anniversary of the Exmoor Golden Hose Shoe Endurance Event got underway on Exmoor National Park. Endurance GB Wessex Group’s Barbara Wigley, the primary organiser, and Exmoor did not disappoint! Work had begun months ago and now the long awaited anniversary event had arrived.

In 1965 the author and poet Ronald Duncan and Col Sir Mike Ansell had an idea of promoting a ride over Exmoor. To ‘test the knowledge and fitness of riders, and encouraging the better conditioning and care of horses.’

The event was based on the Tevis Cup, a 100 mile ride, held in the USA each year. Now 50 years on, and the event has changed in many ways, but the basic challenge remains the same. ‘To complete a long and tough route in a set time and finish with your horse in excellent condition’ Riders from all over the UK, Europe and even as far as Hong Kong were camped, in hotels, B&B’s, holiday homes and caravans all over Exmoor with their trusty steeds stabled nearby. EGB SW group sponsored the 40km Novice ride on the Sunday.

An incredibly challenging Endurance event..topography and weather!! No doubt there is a full write up of the event in this issue so here without further ado is our South West competitors results. Well done to everyone who competed.

EXMOOR EXTRA 3 DAY 120KM GER Judy Holloway and AA Talika Silver Award Joy Savage and Rowberton Raindance Silver Award Vicky Mosey and Latek Bronze Award

EXMOOR 40KM GER SJ Scrase and Valuta Gold Award Angela Cron and Leschia Gold Award EXMOOR NOVICE 40KM GER Helen Newton and El Borann Gold Award Amanda Satchell and MHS Matata Gold Award Vicky Ham and Penmenner Oberon Gold Award Zoe Hyslop and C S Chimera, Silver Award Di Rundle and Silver Zaanif Silver Award Jillian Etherington and Red Silver Award Rebecca Townsend and Blaize Silver Award Lenice Bell and Todhill Trafalgar Bronze Award EXMOOR GOLDEN HORSESHOE 2 DAY 160KM GER Annie Joppe and Fantom Silver Award Abby Chisholm and Diana of Court Bronze Award EXMOOR EXPERIENCE 2 DAY 80KM GER Peta-Jane Field and Beewitched Gold Award Victoria Pettit and Menorca Silver Award Catherine Woodford and Pigaro Silver Award Carolyn Thomas and Meneth Crystal Rose Silver Award Trena Brock and Sahir Kashmir Silver Award Linda Barnes and Khatanga Bronze Award EXMOOR STAG 2 DAY 120KM GER Lesley Nott and Firebird Silver Award

Official members publication for Endurance GB

The Nottinghamshire Group of EnduranceGB Report by Esther Young

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ith the assistance of their neighbours in the West Riding Group, a small band of Nottinghamshire based Endurance GB members are keen to breathe new life into the Notts group, and their enthusiasm is catching.

The fledgling group ran their first ride on 28th June, from Wellow Equestrian Centre near Ollerton. Over 40 riders enjoyed the beautiful grassy tracks around the farm ride and over local bridleway, and our intrepid new organisers coped admirably with the unexpected challenges that ride organising can throw up. Not only that, but they want to organise another one!

If you are a Notts based member and you would like to get involved in taking the group forwards, please contact Christine Hull on hull467@btinternet.com “ BELOW: ENTHUSIASTIC ORGANISERS AND HELPERS MEAN THAT THIS GROUP IS BEING RE-LAUNCHED. HAPPY RIDERS ON COURSE. PHOTOS COURTESY OF KERRY DAWSON

EGB KEY DATES 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS 10th October 28th /29th November RECEIPT OF FEI & MAJOR RIDE PROPOSALS 17th September RECEIPT OF MEMBERS’ PROPOSALS FOR AGM In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office by 5pm on 2nd October NOMINATIONS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office by 5pm on 2nd October RECEIPT OF NATIONAL RIDE PROPOSAL FORMS 16th October CLAIMS FOR DISTANCE AWARDS 23rd October GROUPS MEETING 24th October RIDE FIXTURES MEETING 25th October NOMINATIONS FOR UNSUNG HERO, JOHN YEATS BURSARY & YOUNG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 30th October ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 28th November Hinckley Island Hotel Watling St, Hinckley, LE10 3JA 12 noon (unless otherwise advised)

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Official members publication for Endurance GB

RESULTS

RES LTS All the latest results from the EGB events MYNYDD Y CRUG CHALLENGE - DAY 1 (19/04/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Suchaking (Malcolm Greenaway), 17.1kph Grade 2: Fleur I (Alex Tennant), 17.1kph 68kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Solstice Morn (Christine Nicol), 16.7kph; Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 12.7kph; More Confusion (Heather Whiteley), 15.4kph; Orion’s Firefly (Janet Kenward), 12.7kph 44kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bint Al Reeh Janoob (Greta Verkerk), 15kph; Cariad Charisma (Nicola Smith), 14.4kph; Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 17.4kph; Jabalabyad Azir (Valerie PriceWest), 16.8kph; Warrens Hill Farrah (Laura Graham), 15.3kph Grade 2: Alouhn Shecu (Nicki Smith), 16kph; D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 16.8kph; Shaikha Bint Krayaan (Hannah Verkerk), 15kph; Systemaatic Golden Girl (Abigail Summerfield), 14.9kph Grade 3: Roundhills Harvest Shine (Heather Evans), 16kph 1 elimination 44kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Deliva Crianza (Lindsey Walters), 13.6kph; Llanidan Lambert (Jennifer Allard), 15kph; Peponi (Christopher Wray), 11.5kph Completion: Hollowfield Boy (Paige Hawthorn), 15kph 36kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bh Supersonic (Fiona Griffiths), 14.6kph; Lady’s Man (Emily Cooke), 14.6kph; Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 14kph; Marcus Aurelius (Katherine Bertram), 13.9kph Grade 2: Autumn’s Child (Rebecca Bertram), 13.9kph; Venturoso Repoula (Jenny Myerscough), 14.6kph Grade 3: Cilieni Cherry (Meryl Thomas), 15.7kph 36kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Cha Cha Cha (Emma Griffiths), 14.6kph; Gwel Ycoeds Razil (Julie Mckeown), 15kph; Hs Echo (Janice Cockley-Adams), 12.1kph; Kelly II (Jayne Rogers), 13.7kph; Liquid Desire (Pauline Daley), 15kph; Prince Of Hope (Kerry Carson), 12.4kph; Shirajah (June Davies), 14.6kph; Strong Rebel (Paul Daley), 15kph; Tudor Duke (Raylene Steptoe), 14kph Grade 2: Avonbrook Silver Eagle (Rowena Bertram), 13.9kph; Never Ending Magic (Jordan King), 14kph; Toby (Maddie Cockrum), 15kph; Tomliboo (Pamela Williams), 15kph Grade 3: Crystal VII (Melissa Wallis), 15kph Grade 4: Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 13.4kph; Dashuk (Richard Parry), 15kph; Hs Etro (Iain Cockley-Adams), 12.1kph; Samrah (Tracy Haines), 12.5kph 36kms Pleasure Ride Archways Lovada Annie (Julie Dickens), 12kph; Copper Head Road (Rebecca Stapley), 12kph; Falwen Chantilly (Debbie Liveley), 12kph; Gracie (Rory Thomas), 12.4kph; Niska (Isabel Lawson), 12kph; Wycroft Puccini (Melanie Fauske), 12kph 27kms Pleasure Ride Branshill Warrior (Gemma Al-Khayat), 10.2kph; George (Candy Clarkson), 6.8kph; Gracielo (Khalid Al-Khayat), 10.2kph; H S Shaman (Sue

Box), 10.2kph; Hajaral Kamar ( A Clarke), 12kph; Marl Joclyn (Laura Robinson), 12kph; Pip (Lauren Cleall), 12kph; Sa Sacred Spirit (A M Pelc), 12kph; Spud (Bethan Lewis), 10.2kph; Tigerlilly (Charlotte Fleming), 10kph 1 elimination BLUE CHIP ST MEUBREDS, CARDINHAM (26/04/2015) 82kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Diana Of Court (Abigail Chisholm), 11kph; Jurassic (Joanna Chisholm), 11kph 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Firebird (Lesley Nott), 11.2kph; Mirjana (Gill Plumbley), 11.6kph Grade 4: Astral Mystique (Jan Prettejohn), 10.2kph; Evermore Artistic (Carina Kane), 11.9kph; Meneth Crystal Rose (Carolyn Thomas), 10.4kph; Rowberton Raindance (Joy Savage), 10.3kph; Treasured Moonbeam (Karen Jones), 10.2kp 4 retired 49kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Seadeke Mystif (Valerie Hansen), 10.7kph Grade 4: Pigaro (Catherine Woodford), 11.2kph Completion: Dilmun (Annie Joppe), 12.4kph; Tiger Lily I (Emilia Douglass), 10.4kph 2 eliminations 49kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 3: Darwin (Amy Gilbert), 10.8kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aurontes (Judy Holloway), 11.6kph; Zayin Encantado (Emily Nott), 12.9kph Grade 2: Kalaway (Jane James), 11.7kph Grade 3: Ja Noor (Susan Speed), 11.6kph Grade 4: Khatanga (Linda Barnes), 12.7kph; Misteltoe (Anne Marvin), 11.5kph; Samson (Ann Jobson), 11.4kph Completion: T F A Ibn Al Gert (Beverley Jenkin), 11.5kph 1 elimination 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Good Morgan (Jessica Sedgwick), 14.1kph; Mhs Matata (Amanda Satchell), 10.7kph; Shimmering Blue Jasmine (Nicky Brenton), 9.6kph; Suad (Jo Lethbridge), 10.3kph; Velucius (Juliet Martin), 11.1kph Grade 2: Bey Sharim (Anya Langmead), 10.8kph; Hurtstock Special Flame (Pauline Bird), 10.5kph; Jameela Johara (Nicola Sherry), 9.6kph; May Blossom (Mandy Brown), 10.5kph; Ruby’s Moment (Nigel Reynolds), 11.3kph; Rv Kiyaras Prince (Michelle Williams), 9.1kph; Sahir Kashmir (Trena Brock), 9.5kph Grade 3: Chiquita Princesca (Amanda Nicholson), 10.7kph; Grania (Tina Handley), 10.2kph; Harik (Catherine Hoskins), 9.5kph; Tresmeake Bay (Megan Seedhouse), 13.7kph Grade 4: Foxhills Double Crown (Naomi Saunders), 10.7kph; Landulph Lass (Jenny Fleming), 12.6kph Completion: Angels Twilight Spirit (Roz Plail), 13.7kph; First By Design Sr (Oliver Blackwell), 12.3kph; Psynrtra (Keelie Dowker), 13.3kph; Quercus Maximus (Michelle Marks), 11.2kph 4 eliminations 33kms Pleasure Ride Aamira Bint Shawaimeh (Susan Moore), 11.9kph; Billy (Sharon Peter), 9.5kph;

Bonnie (Jacky Guassanbury); Callie (Karen Brown), 11.9kph; Ciara Of Cashelane (Emma Harris), 9.5kph; Danny (S Ellison), 8.5kph; Ebony (Sharlot), 10.2kph; Harvey (P Ellison), 8.5kph; Jack Pot (Giwa Harvey), 6.1kph; Jubilee (Tara Jones), 8.2kph; Rumpus (Laura Quick), 10.2kph; Saba (Natasha Charles), 9.1kph; Valuta (Sj Scrase), 11.3kph 2 retired 20kms Pleasure Ride Alfie (Alice Perry), 7.5kph; Beau Diddly (Tamsin Swindells), 8kph; Bramble (Lynda Beer), 9kph; Brywentonbluesaphire (Polly Jackson), 9.3kph; Cash (Marc Leon), 9.3kph; Cirrus (Sally Foord), 8.2kph; Crystal (Mary Howlett), 9.3kph; Curlew Roxette Flower (Verna Parker), 9.2kph; Diamond (Debbie Glover), 10kph; Ec Sweet William (Grem Bim Bell), 12kph; George (Janine Bright), 11.2kph; Haarlem (Ruth Rudney), 9.4kph; Harvey (Sarah Buscombe), 11kph; Inditlir (Ann Shrubshall), 9.9kph; Jester (Vanessa Batten), 11kph; Jovial Golden Belle (Dee Wilkinson), 7.3kph; Little Ernie (Kerry Friend); Miami Fair (Shirley Mudge), 7.3kph; Monkey (Katy Rowe), 12.1kph; Murray (Michelle Barley), 10.1kph; Ralph (Susanna Wakeham), 11.1kph; Raz (Carol Cleaver), 9kph; Rhea (Honor Forley), 10kph; Roo Llanarth Liberator (Arran Middleton), 8.2kph; Shakira (M Whorton), 10.9kph; Sheedy (Jade Saunders), 9.1kph; Simba (Pippa Colton-Taylor), 10.8kph; Star (Jenny Rabjohns), 10.1kph; Storm (Tracy Wilson), 10.2kph; Stragas (Pauline Jeffery), 9kph; Sunny (Caroline Rushton), 9.9kph; Sydney (Rosie Wilson), 10.2kph; Syrifor (Sarah Pursall), 9.3kph; Terry (Carol-Anne Humphreys), 11.2kph; Tidal Wave (Jacquie Pyle), 8.1kph; Tombeau (Laura Roberts), 9.4kph; Trevarth Bright Flash (Clare Lycett-Smith), 9.3kph; Woody (Karen Perry), 7.5kph; Zelah (Alana Shapland), 8kp 1 elimination and 1 retired FOREST OF DEAN BLUEBELL (26/04/2015) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Muna Bint Shuwaimeh (Rosemary Henderson), 12.6kph Grade 2: Colliga Starling (Belinda Stewart), 12.5kph; Hs Iliad (Sue Bostelmann), 12.1kph Grade 3: Becky C (Karen Cadman), 12.6kph; G F A Dainty Dancer (Pauline Higgs), 11.4kph; Hs Bellini (Caroline Cowley), 12.1kph; Oriole The Gold (Pamela Jordan), 12.1kph; Palaza (Gwendoline Pickering), 11.6kph Grade 4: Penhwnllys Seline De Mon (Helen Barrett), 12.5kph Completion: Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 11.4kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 49kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Jabalabyad Azir (Valerie PriceWest), 15.3kph; Southdown Desert Sharif (Sally Hall), 13.4kph Grade 2: Bint Al Reeh Janoob (Greta Verkerk), 12.3kph; Shaikha Bint Krayaan (Hannah Verkerk), 12.3kph Grade 3: Granby Sting (Maureen

Langham), 13kph 1 elimination 49kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Deliva Crianza (Lindsey Walters), 12.3kph Completion: Hollowfield Boy (Paige Hawthorn), 12.5kph; Llanidan Lambert (Jennifer Allard), 12.5kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Solstice Morn (Doug Wilson), 13.9kph; Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 13kph; Cilieni Cherry (Meryl Thomas), 13.9kph; Druimghigha Lantana (Cecilia Lindberg), 12.7kph; Indian Princess (Karen Jones), 13.5kph Grade 2: A Little Bit Of Magic (Andrea Champ), 12.7kph; Silvretta Grand Marnier (Sally Farrall), 11.7kph; Surplus To Requirements (Laura Graham), 12.7kph Grade 3: Merlin III (Bethan Lewis), 12.5kph Grade 4: Al Akhtal (Sarah Williams), 13.8kph; Ground Kontrol (Susan Rich), 12.2kph; Oakleaze Farm Czelo (Louise Rich), 12.1kph; Vlacq Hadiyah Kayal (Nicola Pell), 10.4kph Completion: Quantock Willoughby (Katy Mellor), 11.9kph; Sweet Lady (Kim Bradley), 14.5kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Azaleah (Sarah Rogerson), 10.2kph; Dd Flame Of Fantasy (Caitlin Theodorou), 10.8kph; Nahtalia Bint Chatanz (Lesley Dunn), 10.2kph; Stella II (Sally Lewis), 10.2kph Grade 2: Dutch Adventure (Natalie Neal), 14.1kph; Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 10.2kph; Sachiya (Mary Stubbs), 10.2kph; Tiffaala (Sally Mellor), 11.9kph Grade 3: Aa Nemesis (Carri-Ann Dark), 10.8kph; Aberllwyd Ibn Phariz (Susan Higgins), 9.7kph; S G Elegant (Nikki Malcolm), 10.4kp Grade 4: Madinah (Carol Jones), 11.7kph; Springlee Bay (Kerri Costello), 11.9kph Completion: Archways Lovada Ada (Alison House), 9.7kph; Springfrog (Fenella Lloyd), 12kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Holly Blossom (Catherine Rawnsley), 11.7kph Grade 2: Fantasia IV (Tricia Hirst), 12.4kph; Lady’s Man (Emily Cooke), 11.9kph Grade 3: Hs Prophet (Carolyn Edwards), 11.7kph; W F A Leena (Charlotte Saunders), 12.4kph Grade 4: Kingsby Elderberry (Mary Hannah), 11.9kph; Radwaan (Lesley List), 12.8kph; Tallulah (Rachel Tomlin), 11.3kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 11kph Completion: Mister Rea (Georgina Harris), 11.7kph 1 elimination 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Brynn Talgoed Llewellyn (Laura Brown), 11kph; Charlie X (Alison Smale), 10.2kph; Copper Head Road (Rebecca Stapley Mrcvs), 11kph; Jeff (Constance Smale), 10.2kph; Kelly II (Jayne Rogers), 12.2kph; Marl Joclyn (Laura Robinson), 10.5kph; Prince Of Hope (Kerry Carson), 12.1kph; Rowberton Shansi (Mandy Lee), 11kph; Sharloam Bel Bel (Nicola Smith), 11.9kph; Terenz Ibn Chatanz (Gillian Talbot), 10.5kph; Tudor Duke (Raylene Steptoe), 10.2kph; Upton Girl (Sarah Llewellyan), 12.1kph Grade 2: Aces Diamond Gem (Amanda

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Coldicott), 11.7kph; Akzent (Elaine Barber), 11kph; Cathael Dai Jones (Elizabeth Watts), 10.3kph; Hs Echo (Janice Cockley-Adams), 11.6kph; Hs Etro (Iain CockleyAdams), 11.6kph; Nohilly’s Lad (Rosemary White), 9.2kph; Quarryfarm Aries (Izzie Hale), 12.2kph; Solloway Firecracker (Grace Warlow), 10.6kph Grade 3: Farmways Autumn Gold (Leanne Davies), 10.6kph Grade 4: Alleka Shareen (Lindsay Williams), 10.5kph; Hazevern Queens Quest (Kathy Pugh), 10.2kph; Millies Dream (Helen Barry), 10.2kph; Psyzan (Penny Rawnsley), 11.7kph; Rancar Borealis (Renee Patience), 8.6kph; Shafeeq (Karen Roberts), 12.7kph Completion: Cefngelli Ruby Jane (Rhiannon Phillips), 10.6kph; Charlie V111 (John Coldicott), 11.7kph; Pontardawe Apache (Lowri Rebecca Phillips), 10.6kph 2 eliminations ULNES WALTON WANDER (26/04/2015) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Shoshana (Ann Harrison), 12.1kph; Sigmunt (Tracey Walthall), 12.1kph Grade 3: Magwa (Sharron Elsdon), 11.9kph 41kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Diamond Destiny (Anna Collins), 11.6kph; Squire (Gaynor Jones), 12.3kph Grade 3: Woodie Woodpecker (Alicia Reeves), 10.9kph 1 elimination 41kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Sulan Electric Prince (Kathleen Mcghee), 12kph Grade 3: Dougie (Kirsten Nokling), 10.8kph 1 retired 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Gayhanieh’s Star (Lesley Cantrill), 13.2kph; Hamra Bint Krayaan (Bond Hardman), 13.1kph; Magners Gold (Jane Wyatt), 12.6kph; Riyah Raquassah (Karen Corr), 13.1kph; Tommy (Diane Hudson), 12kph Grade 3: Utopist Toul Ar Choat (Penny Pearce), 10.5kph Grade 4: Goyallt Shanco (John Illingworth), 11.5kph 1 retired 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bonanza Bin Shuwaimeh (Terence Madden), 13.3kph; Esperanza (Kati Kershaw), 10.3kph; Lucy G (Jacky Goodman), 12.8kph; Medraar (Josie Ratter-Evison), 13.3kph; Ohran O Feillion (Timothy Jones), 10.6kph; Rusadia (Ann Speirs), 14.4kp Grade 2: Addiewell Prince Charming (Gillian Bower), 14.8kph; August Apollo (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 11.2kph; Blossom I (Vicki Prince), 11.2kph; Carrbank Daisy May (Lesley Harrison), 10.2kph; Chakiris Boy Wonder (Elizabeth Finney), 11.5kph; Gb Aliaanah (Laura Hepple), 10.9kph; Kallistalodge Freya (Janet Brown), 10.2kph; Khezya (Timothy Jones), 10.6kph; Moorside Cavalier (Natalie Treadgold), 9.5kph; Special K (Sophie Scott), 9.5kph; Wynmar Welsh Lady (Amy Bolan), Grade 3: Bowland Lucky Diamond

(Ebony McGlen), 11.4kph; Gaelic Clover (Alice Newby), 12.2kph; John Henry Collier (Imogen), 9.5kph Completion: Copshawholm Roman Emperor (Jean Spearing), 12.6kph; Eddie (Grace Trueman), 14.4kph; Feagh Antonio (Emma Harris), 12kph; Sargent Pepper (John Hobbiss), 11.4kph 32kms Pleasure Ride Billy Bob (Elizabeth Nabb), 9.1kph; Cliquot Of Scaleby (Amanda Crompton), 12kph; Max (Jamie Houghton), 10.9kph; Miss Kitty (Sarah Bamber), 10.9kph; N L Navassa (Linda Earnshaw), 10.2kph; Norris Top Totty (Liz Barbour), 11.5kph; Pantyfid Cloudy (Jennifer Rand), 11.7kph; Valeside Millicent ‘Millie’ (Stephen Reece), 9.1kph 3 retired 20kms Pleasure Ride Bashir Shahir (Michelle Mee), 9.3kph; Benson (Chris Hunt), 8.5kph; Koeshyl’s Aeon (Joanne Thibodeau), 8kph; Poppy (Dawn Leveuf), 8.5kph; Sunean Silver Ghost (S Cunningham), 9kph; Sweet Fiddle (A Rowbottom), 9kph ROYAL CRANWELL DAY 1 (02/05/2015) 144kms 2 day RAF Cranwell 160km 2day CER 1st: Aurontes (Judy Holloway), 14.5kph 120kms 2 day RAF Cranwell 160km 2day CER 1st: Khalifa B J (Jacqueline Lloyd), 17.2kph 2nd: Ruwais Bolero (Daisy Strang), 17kph 3rd: Zakhir (Charlotte Fleming), 12.6kph 4th: Rudi (Susannah Sadler), 12.6kph 1 elimination 104kms Elevator Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Just Giles (Tracy Thompson), 16.7kph 2nd: Sky’s The Limit (Charlotte Chadwick), 15.8kph 3rd: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 15.8kph 90kms 2 day RAF Cranwell mday GER Completion: Simeric Smooth Criminal (Stephanie Brown), 14.4kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 80kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Oliver Twist IV (Fiona Griffiths), 19.5kph 2nd: Sirius Os (Brett Corcoran), 19.3kph 3rd: Bashir Shamyr (Philippa Jupp), 19.3kph 4th: River Gypsy (Victoria Ham), 18.9kph 5th: Ghalib Zafir (Emma Martin), 16kph 6th: Balishla (Samantha Owen), 15.1kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Sahir Opulence (Katy Mellor), 14.7kph Grade 2: Hassam (Christine-Anne Hull), 14.1kph; Orelie Griff (Tania Fitton), 14.1kph; Vinebud (Nicola Chappell), 13.3kp Grade 3: Jvl Sergeant C Marshall (Carole Sykes), 13.3kph Grade 4: Hs Shaman (Sue Box), 12.9kph 2 eliminations 72kms 2 day RAF Cranwell 128km 2day GER Grade 1: Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 14kph; W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp), 14.1kph; Zaferan (Madison Pomroy), 13.4kph Grade 2: Ballydoolagh Alfie (Jeni Gilbert), 14.1kph; Redwings Milky Way (Keighley Pomroy), 13.4kph; Same (James McIntosh), 13.3kph; Tommy (Diane Hudson), 13.2kph Completion: Earl Of Killmurray (Jane

Girling), 12.8kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Belle Etoile Bolero (Amie Grainger), 14.7kph Grade 3: Eas Indiana Al Arabi (Laura Davies), 13.9kph 50kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Blossom I (Vicki Prince), 12.3kph Grade 2: August Apollo (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 12.3kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Cownedge Midget Gem (Charlotte Dennett), 12.6kph Grade 2: Diamond Flight (Shaun Walsh), 15kph; Salladin (Heather Alexander), 14.5kph Grade 3: Templehill Jasper (Rachel Dennett), 12.6kph; Wisespares Tempo (Helen Ganney), 12kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Il - Divo (Lisa Jackson), 12.2kph Grade 3: Lva Troy (Susan Scarborough), 12kph; Sulan Electric Prince (Kathleen Mcghee), 13.7kph Completion: Ca Jalmeer (John Black), 11.7kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Flynn (Lucy Walker), 17.4kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Holyoake Nightingale (Emma Taylor), 10.4kph; Leo III (Sarah Wilkinson), 13.9kph Grade 4: Ltf Narada (Nicola Bowley), 10.8kph 32kms Pleasure Ride Bella (Rachel Kidd), 10.8kph; Beresford Sydney (Carol Counter), 10.4kph; Joey (Alison Taylor), 10.4kph 2 retired 20kms Pleasure Ride Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 10kph; Fulwoods Flamboyant (Thay Stephenson), 11kph; Hamden Bin Hamdanieh (Val Swann), 12kph; Ryelands Maxamillion (Jamie Houghton), 11.2kph CERNE GIANT (03/05/2015) 82kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 4: Sakeena Sky Zayin (Paul Simmons), 11.9kph Completion: Al Ashab Zameel (Abigail Chisholm), 13kph; Argentina (Rosemary Henderson), 11.8kph; Beths Choice (Lynn Harvey), 10.8kph 72kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Khartoum With A K (Nikki Malcolm), 12.5kph; More Confusion (Heather Whiteley), 10.9kph Grade 4: Aberllwyd Briar Rose (Alison House), 12.4kph Completion: Traemar Narnia (Nathan Sweeney), 11.2kph 1 elimination 50kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Aberllwyd Solstice Morn (Christine Nicol), 12.3kph; Desert Kudoss (Ginny Gidley), 13.4kph; Southdown Desert Sharif (Sally Hall), 12.7kph; Zayin Encantado (Jenny Pierson), 11.6kph 1 elimination 50kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Completion: Kalitim (Della Short), 13.2kph 41kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: H S Exile (Nicola Sibley), 11.8kph Grade 4: Derry Spirit (Miranda Kavanagh), 10.9kph; Kalach (Claire Barry), 11kph; Keryel Lotois (Joanna Chisholm), 11.1kph; Open All Hours (Carri-Ann Dark), 12.6kph Completion: Cinnabar Moth (Susannah Rowe), 10.7kph; Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 11.8kph; Its Me Alfie (Graham Wright), 10.1kph

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(Samantha Yates), 11.2kph 34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Copshawholm Roman Emperor (Jean Spearing), 12.2kph; Ervelough Tomas (Joy Toomer), 12.2kph; Llanidan Lambert (Jennifer Allard), 10.1kph Grade 4: Medraar (Terence Madden), 13.6kph; Mister Mylo (Charley Colquhoun), 12.4kph Completion: Krayaan Nasser (Josie Ratter-Evison), 13.6kph 34kms Pleasure Ride Dinmore Damson (Gwenan Evans), 10.6kph; Dougie (Kirsten Nokling), 11.3kph; H S Cardinal (Angie Williams), 10.6kph; Maggie May (Maggie Marinkovic), 11.2kph; Pantyfid Cloudy (Jennifer Rand), 11.3kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Benson (Chris Hunt), 9.6kph; Bobby (Jayne Rowland), 12.3kph; Claude (Isabelle Amoore), 7.2kph; Ellie (Lyndsey Bryant), 6kph; Elvis (Megan Murphy), 7.6kph; Irada (Ruth Amoore), 7.2kph; Koesheyl’s Aeon (Joanne Thibodeau), 8.6kph; Miss Kitty (Sarah Bamber), 11.8kph; Molly (Vivienne Armstrong), 7.6kph; Mya (Angela Woodruffe), 8.3kph; Poppy (Dawn Leveuf), 9.6kph; Ryelands Max A Million (Jamie Houghton), 11.8kph; Tammy (Erica Sergl), 7.8kph; Ted (Gemma Paterson), 6kph; Travis (Charlotte Woodruffe), 8.3kph COLQUITE ESTATE (10/05/2015) 62kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Fantom (Annie Joppe), 11.8kph Completion: Hs Fayrouz (Joanna Chisholm), 11.8kph; Khanspur (Andrew Chisholm), 11.8kph 39kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Desert Kudoss (Ginny Gidley), 14.7kph; Mirjana (Gill Plumbley), 13.4kph; Silver Tariba (Susan Speed), 13.7kph Grade 2: Tiger Lily I (Emilia Douglass), 13.1kph; Vlacq Melika Kayal (Lorraine Flood), 12.8kph Grade 3: Muna Bint Shuwaimeh (Rosemary Henderson), 13.6kph; Pigaro (Catherine Woodford), 12.7kph; Sahir Kashmir (Trena Brock), 11.4kph; Seadeke Mystif (Valerie Hansen), 12.7kph Grade 4: Khatanga (Linda Barnes), 14.8kph 3 eliminations 39kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Darwin (Amy Gilbert), 13.1kph Grade 2: Shamand (Georgia Harding), 12.9kph Grade 3: Penmenner Oberon (Victoria Ham), 13.7kph Grade 4: Harik (Ryan Brock), 11.4kph 31kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Master Flash (Philippa Davidson), 12.3kph; Shimmering Blue Jasmine (Nicola Sherry), 12.4kph Grade 2: Firebird (Emily Nott), 12.3kph; Rowberton Raindance (Joy Savage), 14kph Grade 3: Treswarrow Prudence (Carina Kane), 11.5kph Completion: Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 12.4kph 31kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Al Askari (Keelie Dowker), 11kph; Blaize (Rebecca Townsend), 10kph; Foxhills Double Crown (Naomi Saunders), 10.2kph; J A Ayesha (Heather-Louise Hughes), 9.7kph; Tresmeake Bay

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(Megan Seedhouse), 12kph; Velucius (Juliet Martin), 13.4kph Grade 2: Aamira Bint Shuwaimeh (Susan Moore), 11.3kph; Grania (Tina Handley), 12.1kph; May Blossom (Mandy Brown), 11.3kph; Ruby’s Moment (Nigel Reynolds), 9.3kph Grade 3: Angels Twilight Spirit (Roz Plail), 12.8kph; Britvic (Michelle Cockburn), 9.3kph Grade 4: H S Jupiter (Katherine Letherby), 9.7kph; Rv Kiyaras Prince (Michelle Williams), 12.1kph Completion: C A Perovskia (Tamsin Reynolds), 9.3kph; Monarchb (Tamsin Bunt), 9.6kph; Todhill Trafalgar (Lenice Bell), 9.3kph 1 elimination 31kms Pleasure Ride Billy (Sharon Peter), 11.9kph; Bonnie (Christine Dallaway), 9.1kph; Ciara Of Cashelane (Emma Harris), 11.9kph; Cirrus (Sally Foord), 10.5kph; Diego (Vicky Mears), 10.5kph; Eaglescliffe Sweet William (Greg Bell), 10.7kph; Finn (Sara Gwynn), 10.4kph; Jackpot (Gina Harvey), 9.2kph; Jubilee (Tara Jones), 9.6kph; Phat (Aine Turley), 10.4kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Beau Diddly (Tamsin Swindells), 6.3kph; Bramble (Lynda Beer), 8.6kph; Brywetonblue Sapphire (Polly Jackson), 7.1kph; Curlew Roxelle Flower (Verna Parker), 6.4kph; Danny (Sue Ellison), 8.3kph; Darees (Elizabeth Aggiss), 7.5kph; Daz (Andrea Sandford), 6.7kph; Elegant Pass (Tina Keer), 6.1kph; Grannabel (Sally Nicholson), 7.1kph; Hardre Summersalt (Tubby) (Tamsyn Dowling), 7.8kph; Harvey (Rose Ellisa), 8.3kph; Harvey (Sarah Buscombe), 8.6kph; Jester (Vanessa Batten), 8.6kph; Mahbooty (Felicity Harris), 8.8kph; Massimo (Teresa Anderson), 6.1kph; Maz (Karen Wood), 8.2kph; Monkey (Katy Rowe), 9.6kph; Red House Quest (Jo Lethbridge), 8kph; Rinsey Elana (Diana Rundle), 8kph; Sheedy (Jade Saunders), 9.5kph; Silver Snowdrop (Natalie Tindall), 7.5kph; Simba (Pippa CottonTaylor), 5.7kph; Soliel (Kelly Harrison), 8.5kph; Tally-Ho (Rachel Pearce), 7.8kph; Tikki (Alexis Carlyon), 8.5kph; Zelah (Alana Shapland), 6.3kph PEN DDOL Y GADOR (10/05/2015) 50kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Shakmari Gold (Lisa Adshead), 13.6kph Grade 3: Cilieni Cherry (Meryl Thomas), 14.2kph Completion: Aberllwyd Prince Elky (Claire Pilkington), 10.4kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Holly Blossom (Catherine Rawnsley), 11.9kph; Arranberg Mai (Fiona Valentine), 12kph; Ibn Al Helal (Anita Gordon), 11.3kph Grade 2: Bh Supersonic (Fiona Griffiths), 13.3kph Grade 3: D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 11.4kph; Merlin III (Bethan Lewis), 12.8kph Completion: Starlight Of Grangeway (Eileen Hackett), 11.7kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Pele (Beti Gordon), 11.3kph; Psyzan (Penny Rawnsley), 11.9kph; Shirajah (June Davies), 13.3kph

Grade 2: Cha Cha Cha (Samantha Owen), 13.3kph; Gwel Ycoeds Razil (Julie Mckeown), 11.4kph; Poppet (Ronald Watt), 12kph; Sharloam Bel Bel (Nicola Smith), 13.3kph Grade 3: Tiffaala (Sally Mellor), 12kph Completion: Amana (Fay Francis), 12kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 12.3kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Deliva Crianza (Lindsey Walters), 13.2kph; Georgie Girl (Liz James), 10.9kph; Lily Langtree (Kate Gillam), 13.2kph; Zameel (Rachel Lima), 11.3kph Grade 2: Charlie X (Alison Smale), 10.9kph; Chrystal VII (Melissa Williams), 9.8kph; Farmways Autumn Child (Leanne Davies), 10.9kph; Freddie Flash (Carolyn Purton), 9.9kph; Marl Joclyn (Laura Robinson), 11.7kph; Toby (Maddie Corkrum), 9.8kph Grade 3: Jeff (Constance Smale), 10.9kph; Madinah (Carol Jones), 10.4kph; Max’s Maggie May (Karen Burch), 9.6kph; Stephen (Amber Watkins), 12.2kph Grade 4: Amani Bint Arazi (Rosemary Cookson), 9.6kph; Faenog Misty Lady (Chris Paine), 12.2kph Completion: Blackie (Danielle Glaister), 8.8kph; Hayleighz Comet (Shantelle Wilkins), 9.6kph; Jack Frost (Polly Lloyd Owen), 8.8kph 2 eliminations 33kms Pleasure Ride Buster (Kate Hovers), 9.6kph; Ceiron Del (Aimee Sullivan), 9.5kph; Jupiter (Wendy Brice), 9.8kph; Lightning (Catherine Phipps), 9.5kph; Vinushka (Sara Ann King), 9.8kph 25kms Pleasure Ride Cartys Clover (Ruth Godwin), 6.7kph; Cwmdistaw Painted Lady (Becky Jones), 8.5kph; Dougan’s Forge (Cheryl Hughes), 6.7kph; Shadowsfly (Debbie Crothers), 10.9kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Bordesley Golden Iman (Ann-Marie Pelc), 7.2kph; Spyros (Suzanne Cruise), 7.2kp THE POPLAR PARK SANDLING RIDE - DAY 2 (10/05/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Satra (Karen Day), 14.2kph; Elayla (Katie Bedwin), 13.7kph Completion: Blaenllain Cardinals Dream (James Dickinson), 13.7kph; Crystal Magic Star (Philip Hirst), 14.5kph; Kazeme El Mystral (Sue Box), 12kph; Simeric Cassini (Bridie LydonTowle), 13kph 1 elimination 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Laity Red Alert (Rosie Marsh), 11.2kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Al Raad Bin Jesra (Christine Smyth), 11.8kph Grade 2: Csa Grace (Paresh Parmar), 15.5kph; Island Elina (Molly Button), 13.4kph; Island Spirit (Sharon Button), 13.4kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 13.7kph Grade 3: Zeus (Rebecca Northover), 13.2kph Grade 4: Basil De Mulo (Richard Allen), 12.2kph; Zowington (Gb) (Elaine Wallbridge), 11.7kph Completion: Earl Of Killmurray (Jane Girling), 11.2kph; M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 10.9kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)

Grade 1: Bekesbourne Parisienne Echo (Quinton Poulton), 13.2kph Grade 2: Make Me Fameous (Fiona Luke), 11.5kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Meiros Victoria Capella (Richard Lowe), 11.9kph; Rowdy Cow Girl (Sally Jones), 10.7kph; Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 11.7kph Grade 4: Cardinal Panache (Viv Coleman), 11.7kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Parker (Yvonne Toms), 11.1kph; Prince Caspian III (Isobel Fleming), 9.7kph; Roe Liwa (Karen Ezard), 10.5kph Grade 3: Arrow I (Jane Skinner), 11.7kph Grade 4: Bedouin (Lisa Wilkinson), 10.5kph Completion: Breton Boy (Elizabeth Rymer), 10.7kph; Dylon The Villain (Rosemary Thomas), 10.5kph; Hawkridge Major (Formally Minstrel) (Tracey Lee), 11.9kph 1 elimination 32kms Pleasure Ride April (Claire Tink), 7.2kph 16kms Pleasure Ride El Azratt Amirah (Judith Yarnold), 9.1kph THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE - DAY 1 (17/05/2015) 119kms 3 day Golden Horseshoe Extra Gold: Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 13.2kph; Remynisce (Susan Hawes), 13.1kph; Shoshana (Ann Harrison), 12.8kph Silver: Aa Talika (Judy Holloway), 11.9kph; Chazan (Jason Tse), 11.8kph; Lady’s Man (Emily Cooke), 11.1kph; Red House Shamil (Trilby Herriott), 10.7kph; Rowberton Raindance (Joy Savage), 11.9kph Bronze: Djoval (Colin Sykes), 10.6kph; Latek (Victoria Mosey), 10.6kph; Marcus Ibn Gayet (Jean Gilbert), 11.1kph; Sweet Siren (Vivian Cheung), 11.8kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 39kms Graded Endurance Ride Gold: Ieschia (Angela Cron), 12kph; Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 12.7kph; Muna Bint Shuwaimeh (Rosemary Henderson), 13.2kph; Penny Clawd (Belinda Stewart), 13.1kph; Samsara Kabir (Tony Griffin), 12.8kph; Solomons Ikey (Trish Griffin), 12.8kph; Thunder Storm (Nicki Smith), 13.2kph; Valuta (Sj Scrase), 12.7kph; Vlacq Flint Accolade (Heather Weston), 12.7kph; Warrens Hill Zhaheen (Liz Ashmead), 13.6kph Silver: A Little Bit Of Magic (Andrea Champ), 11.2kph; Desert Kudoss (Ginny Gidley), 11.4kph; Druimghigha Lantana (Olwen Bryer), 11.2kph; Ground Kontrol (Susan Rich), 11.2kph; Kingsby Elderberry (Katie Hannah), 10.7kph; Sa Sacred Spirit (Ann-Marie Pelc), 11.1kph; Zahkira (Linda Herriott), 10.7kph Bronze: Kal Baishakhi (Rebecca Northover), 10.3kph; Oakleaze Farm Czelo (Louise Rich), 11.2kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 39kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Gold: Deliva Crianza (Lindsey Walters), 10.8kph; El Borann (Helen Newton), 10.6kph; Kilbeg Flash (Carole Portlock), 13.2kph; Melody Meg (Nikki Bailey), 11.3kph; Mhs Matata (Amanda Satchell), 10.9kph; Penmenner Oberon (Victoria Ham), 12kph; Prince Of Hope (Kerry

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Carson), 11.1kph; Whifflegig (Nuccia Lipscombe), 11.6kph Silver: Amyzing Zayin (Paul Simmons), 11.4kph; Barnshill Warrior (Gemma AlKhayat), 9kph; Blaize (Rebecca Townsend), 9.5kph; Cs Chimera (Zoe Hyslop), 10.3kph; Gracielo (Khalid Al-Khayat), 9kph; Joe (Mark De Greeff), 10.4kph; Peppen’s Gold (Harry De Greeff), 10.4kph; Robin Of Loxley (Jill Etherington), 9.5kph; Silver Zaanif (Diana Rundle), 10.3kph; Tylands Kumar (Isabel Lee-Elliott), 10.3kph Bronze: Archways Lovada Ada (Alice Denham), 8.2kph; Joop (Brighe) (Caroline Kendall), 8.2kph; Mayyasah (Sarah Denham), 8.1kph; Rannoch Of Stanford (Jeanette Hopkins), 8.4kph; Todhill Trafalgar (Lenice Bell), 9.5kph Completion: Archways Lovada Annie (Julie Dickens), 8.6kph 5 eliminations and 4 retired 23kms Pleasure Ride Bay Boy (Aimi Clark), 8.5kph; Boris (Mari McLean-Foreman), 10.8kph; Chakiris Boy Wonder (Liz Finney), 10.8kph; Kalaway (Jane James), 10.8kph; Mystic Little Madam (Charlotte Matravers), 8.6kph; Rosanne (Rachael Hook), 8.5kph; Southdowns Desert Sharif (Sally Hall), 10.8kph; Sox (Emily Secrett), 8.5kph; Sunny (Polly Bryan), 8.5kph; Tawbitts Euan (Ann Bassett), 8.6kph; Tawbitts Michief (Sheralee Matravers), 8.6kph; Tawbitts Primrose (Jessica Pryce), 8.6kph THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE - DAY 2 (18/05/2015) 162kms 2 day Golden HorseShoe Gold: Coolagoree Glen Thunder (Chris MacMillan), 12.4kph Silver: Aratahnes Aphrodite (Francis Bakker), 12.2kph; Fantom (Annie Joppe), 11.4kph; Nedja Du Barthas (Rachel Sykes), 12.2kph; Polaris (Georgina Hirst), 12.5kph; Sa’da Sekora (Gillian Talbot), 11.6kph Bronze: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr), 11.4kph; Aberllwyd Solstice Morn (Christine Nicol), 11.7kph; Diana Of Court (Abigail Chisholm), 12kph Completion: Mister Mylo (Robyn Catterall), 10.5kph 4 eliminations and 8 retired 119kms 2 day Golden HorseShoe Exmoor Stag Silver: Firebird (Lesley Nott), 10kph; Gnocchi (Linda Kidd), 10.9kph; Open All Hours (Carri-Ann Dark), 11.1kph; Sakeena Sky Zayin (Paul Simmons), 11.5kph; Zorro (Sharon Davison), 10.9kph Bronze: Emira Bint Letifa (Sally Toye), 10.5kph Completion: Eden El Nyhl (Susan Cox), 10.6kph 3 eliminations and 2 retired 80kms 2 day Golden HorseShoe Exmoor Experience Gold: Beewitched (Peta-Jane Field), 12.6kph; Cilieni Cherry (Meryl Thomas), 12.9kph; Fantasia IV (Tricia Hirst), 12.3kph; H S Exile (Nicola Sibley), 12.5kph; Indian Princess (Karen Jones), 12.8kph; Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 12.2kph; W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp), 12kp Silver: Angies Girl (Angie Williams), 12.7kph; Ballydoolagh Alfie (Jeni Gilbert),

11.8kph; Bonnie Safira (Jennifer Doxey), 11.5kph; Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 12.3kph; Colliga Starling (Belinda Stewart), 12.2kph; Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 12.3kph; Meneth Crystal Rose (Carolyn Thomas), 10.8kph; Menorca (Victoria Pettit), 12kph; Noble Chieftan (Amanda Roche-Kelly), 11.4kph; Pigaro (Catherine Woodford), 12.4kph; Quantock Willoughby (Sally Mellor), 12.8kph; Sahir Kashmir (Trena Brock), 10.9kph; Xanthus (Elizabeth Rowland), 12.5kph Bronze: Chica Gitano (Alison Knight), 10.4kph; Goyallt Shanco (John Illingworth), 10.4kph; Khatanga (Linda Barnes), 12.6kph Completion: Springlee Bay (Kerri Costello), 11.4kph 8 eliminations and 3 retired BERKSHIRE DOWNS (24/05/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Hs Bellini (Caroline Cowley), 13.4kph; Southdown Desert Sharif (Sally Hall), 14.8kph; Suchaking (Malcolm Greenaway), 14.3kph Grade 2: Eas Ka Ching (Nathalie Cambier), 13.4kph; Ja Noor (Susan Speed), 15kph Grade 3: Burfield Goodie Two Shoes (Katie Bedwin), 14.2kph; D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 12kph Grade 4: Vlacq Hadiyah Kayal (Nicola Pell), 12.5kph 5 eliminations 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Al Raad Bin Jesra (Christine Smyth), 13.3kph; Argentina (Rosemary Henderson), 14.5kph; Cariad Charisma (Nicola Smith), 13.3kph; Fleur I (Alex Tennant), 14.7kph; Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 14.5kph Grade 2: Eight Acres Kismet (Alison Robinson), 11.5kph; G Elinore (Linda Brown), 13kph; Kalach (Claire Barry), 12.2kph; Razzle And Role (Frances Brayford), 12.9kph; Warrens Hill Elanzo (Abigail Taylor), 14.5kph Grade 3: Apollos Tara (Caroline Long), 10.7kph; G F A Dainty Dancer (Pauline Higgs), 12.9kph; Sachiya (Mary Stubbs), 12.1kph; Systemaatic Golden Girl (Abigail Summerfield), 13.3kph Grade 4: Solstice Sunrise (Archie Moffat), 11.8kph Completion: Blossom I (Vicki Prince), 10.3kph; Cloonmung Mist (Lisa Franks), 12.1kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Holly Blossom (Catherine Rawnsley), 12.2kph; Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 13.6kph Grade 2: Bonnie Sonata (Caroline Bennetts), 16.5kph; C S Corinthian (Claire Richards), 13.6kph; Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 13.1kph; Duchy Mimosa (Martin Voysey), 13.7kph Grade 3: Jjohara R (Simon Richardson), 16.5kph; Roundhills Harvest Shine (Heather Evans), 14.8kph; Surplus To Requirements (Laura Graham), 13.9kph; Vlacq Melika Kayal (Lorraine Flood), 13.7kph; Zahkira (Linda Herriott), 12kph Grade 4: M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 13.7kph Completion: Quassy De Joyere (Denise

Furse), 13.7kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Dd Flame Of Fantasy (Carri-Ann Dark), 13.7kph; Dutch Woody Ld (Kim Carter), 13.6kph; Kilbeg Flash (Carole Portlock), 12.6kph; Montanna (Ann-Marie Pelc), 13.1kph; Red House Lily Marlene (Jacqueline Lloyd), 12.6kph; Shirajah (June Davies), 13.1kph Grade 2: Archer (Leonie Wheeler), 10.9kph; El Chenz (Sandra Ralph), 10.9kph; M&S Apaches Blue Eyed Boy (Kym Cookesley), 10.9kph; Nahtalia Bint Chatanz (Lesley Dunn), 11.2kph; Psyzan (Penny Rawnsley), 12.2kph; Quern Arcturus (Nicola Lee-Marshall), 12kph; Vlacq Iceni (Anne Walton), 11.5kph Grade 3: Aakrarbat (Soile Leinonen), 12.9kph; Bella B (Anja Brandt), 11.4kph; Bourningwood Class Act (Julie Dobberson), 11.7kph; Cally (Sophia Mccoy), 11.7kph; Izzy (Anne Gartside), 11.4kp Grade 4: Angels Twilight Spirit (Donna Phillips), 13.1kph 1 elimination 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Espace (Ian Fletcher), 13.1kph Grade 2: Avonbrook Silver Eagle (Rowena Bertram), 14.4kph; Lady Ace (Lynda Maples), 13.1kph; Rochester Wong (Caroline Sutherland), 13.5kph; Ryminni (Jane Baldry), 13.8kph; Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 13.2kph; Summersplace Sweet Juliet (Heather Caddick), 15.5kph Grade 3: Autumn’s Child (Rebecca Bertram), 14.4kph; Cosmo (Helen Foster), 12.2kph; Majestic Omar (Barbara Coombs), 12.2kph; Samrah (Tracy Haines), 11.3kph Grade 4: Keen Pleasure (Charles Newman), 12.5kph; Little Bird (Isobella Fricker), 12.2kph; Mountedgcumbe Maestro (Janthea Newman), 12.5kph Completion: Bellindene Magnum (Frances Hall), 12.2kph 2 eliminations 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Alleka Shareen (Lindsay Williams), 11kph; Billy Final Model (Charles Wilkinson), 11.6kph; Fortland Blaze (Charlotte Vickery), 13.9kph; Jamissiah (Hannah Weeks), 12kph; Lucky Streich (Michael Bates), 11.8kph; Meraldos (Karen Greig), 12.1kph; Moonshine Just The Business (Joanne Archer), 13.2kph; Rancar Borealis (Renee Patience), 13.1kph; Spirit Of Caryth (Jackie Pascoe), 11.9kph Grade 2: Altivo I (Susan Hawes), 12.9kph; Heitas Spike (Camilla New), 13.5kph; Jac Splat (Jo Williamson), 12.6kph; Solloway Fire Cracker (Grace Warlow), 11kph; Spola From Old Hills (Janet Fentiman), 11.3kph Grade 3: Apache (Lowri Rebecca Phillips), 11kph; Coednewydd Beauty Star Albert (Maisie Hodge), 13.9kph; Hugo Abbey O’Malley (Grace Wilkinson), 11.6kph; Nohilly’s Lad (Rosemary White), 12.2kph; Roe Liwa (Karen Ezard), 12.6kph Grade 4: Cefngelli Ruby Jane (Rhiannon Phillips), 11kph; Finn (Suzie Vickery), 13.5kph Completion: Buckland Arizona (Karina McDermott), 13.2kph; Dylon The Villain (Rosemary Thomas), 12.6kph; Hobnob (Abby Bernard), 13.5kph; Shafeeq (Karen Roberts), 12kph

2 eliminations 33kms Pleasure Ride Archways Lovada Annie (Julie Dickens), 11.6kph; Jack Black (Myra Bennett), 9.7kph; Psyngari (P Geddes), 13.4kph; Silver Linnet (Carol Fricker), 12.2kph; Sir Launcelot (Graham Bennett), 9.7kph; Wycroft Puccini (Melanie Fauske), 11.6kph 1 elimination 20kms Pleasure Ride Cruise (Graham Duffill), 8.9kph; Lady Of Ithilien (Miv Fagg), 9kph; Leap Of Faith (Julian Langrish), 11.2kph; Maz (Karen Wood), 8.5kph; Questionaire (Lisa Langrish), 11.2kph 1 elimination TUGBY RIDE (24/05/2015) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Sg Anesstasia (Joanna Gibson), 12.9kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: St. Flannans Niamh (Gillian Hasberry), 13.1kph Grade 2: Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 12.6kph; Gizmo I (Izzy Wilson), 12.6kph; Radwaan (Lesley List), 12kph Completion: Ima-Gine (Stuart Barkway), 10.6kph; Orlando (Gaynor Jones), 12.6kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Kyneton Poppers (Jess Smith), 10.5kph; Llanidan Lambert (Jennifer Allard), 11.3kph; Peponi (Christopher Wray), 12kph Grade 2: Clonlaras Dubh (Jo Mccormac), 10.6kp 40kms Pleasure Ride Fen Star (Helene Munro), 10.6kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Equiloan Phoebes Gold (Larissa Whiley), 12.6kph; Milly (Susan Durman), 11.2kph Grade 3: Dulas Total Eclipse (Gillian Hensley), 11.7kph Grade 4: Oreci De Tenelles (Jeanette Bennett), 10.3kph 1 retired 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Kastano Aneksartisia (Carolyn Joesbury), 10.4kph; Nico (Kerry Lloyd), 11.7kph; William Bonnie (Steven Bates), 10.4kph; Wisespares Tempo (Helen Ganney), 9.8kph Grade 2: Aughnacliffe Patchy (Karen Young), 10.8kph; Ben Shah (Megan Barradell), 12.6kph; Elmo (Vanessa Woodhouse), 10.2kph; Golden Pride (David Catchpole), 10.9kph; Harvey (Karen Browne), 10.2kph; Heritage Cygnus (Jenny Massey), 9.6kph; Maraday Monique (Rachel Tomlin), 9kph; Spilsbury Cassidy Kid (Ann Raymont), 12kph; Tia Indie Swirl (Lindsey Watson), 11.7kph Grade 3: Black Magic (Katie Dunne), 11.7kph; Dax (Lisa Chawner), 10.2kph; Tilly (C Bostock), 10.9kph; Va Milotkha (Adele RoulstonBates), 9.1kph Grade 4: Heritage Seranus (Malcolm Massey), 9.6kph; Itsy (Iona Peat), 10.4kph; Kheilesha (Jessica Macfarlane), 11.7kph; Ltf Narada (Nicola Bowley), 8.7kph Completion: Brave (Aline Peat), 10.9kph; Dude (Thoman Van Schweitzer), 8kph; Prince (Sharon Von Schweitzer), 8kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 30kms Pleasure Ride Bella (Rachel Kidd), 8.7kph; Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 8.7kph; Halling At

Themoon (Stacey Bushell), 9.8kph; Hs Emerillon (Sue Box), 8.1kph; Hs Shaman (Abbi Tennant), 8.1kph 1 elimination 24kms Pleasure Ride Apollo (Katie Sales), 8.5kph; Beresford Sydney (Carol Counter), 7.1kph; Harley (T Lloyd), 6.1kph; Harry (Louise Dutton), 7.1kph; Izzykeen (Vicki White), 10.2kph; Limited Edition (Helen Jackson), 7.1kph; Lula (Y S Nugent), 6.1kph; Mahlakah (Olwen Law), 8.5kph; Nik Nak (Maddy Tizard), 7.1kph 2 eliminations 16kms Pleasure Ride Alfie (Jo Dale Plant), 8.8kph; Asharni (Charlotte Miller), 7.6kph; Centaur Pappllion (Clare Green), 7.6kph; Finola Of Dykes (Karen Porter), 7.6kph; Grandessa (Chris Pacey), 9.1kph; Henry (Janet Guildford), 8.8kph; Jake (Louise Ward), 9.6kph; Kodi (Pam Heighton), 9.8kph; Pepe (Sue Beech), 9.6kph; Poppy (Cath Rae), 10.4kph; Tiger Lily (Amy Green), 7.6kph 2 eliminations KINGS FOREST - DAY 1 (30/05/2015) F.E.I. 3star 160kms Kings Forest Endurance Ride 1st: Takwenya (Christopher Wray), 16.2kph 2nd: Oliver Twist IV (Fiona Griffiths), 15.7kph 3 eliminations 120kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 16.1kph 1 elimination F.E.I. 2star 120kms Kings Forest Endurance Ride 1st: Bey Sahli (Carri-Ann Dark), 18.5kph; Yawl Hill Maverick (Isobella Fricker), 12.4kph 2nd: L R Bold Greyson (Nicola Thorne), 18.4kph 3rd: Vlacq Bronze Image (Tricia Hirst), 18.4kph 4th: Sheer Bliss (Lorna Kidson), 16.2kp 5 eliminations 80kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Warrens Hill Kizmet (Alice Loten), 20.5kph 2nd: Ben Shah (Larissa Whiley), 19.5kph 3rd: Neverly De Mescam (Lisa Powell), 18.6kph 4th: Shingle Street Speshal (Antonia Hardwick), 17.5kph 5th: Rudi (Susannah Sadler), 13.1kph 3 eliminations F.E.I. 1star 80kms Kings Forest Endurance Ride 1st: Khalifa B J (Jacqueline Lloyd), 20kph; Marcus Aurelius (Rebecca Bertram), 18.5kph 2nd: Perfeq Pacha De Blaziet (Julie Kendall), 19.8kph 3rd: Deemonstrator (Rebecca Broughton-Booker), 19.7kph 4th: Aberllwyds Another Rose (Susan Higgins), 19.7kph 5th: Jasper P (Roz Plail), 19.2kph 6th: Zarkhruv (Constance Newbould), 18.1kph 7th: Ravel’s Bolero (Amie Grainger), 17.2kph 8th: Silvretta Grand Marnier (Sally Farrall), 14.8kph 9th: C S Khan (Melanie Davison), 14.8kph 10th: Kazeme El Mystral (Sue Box), 14.5kph 2 eliminations 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Silver Prince Sadik (Abigail Tennant), 13.9kph

RESULTS

Grade 4: Orelie Griff (Tania Fitton), 15.5kph; Tullia (Nicholas TweedieSmith), 15kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Arabian History (Claire Freeman), 17kph; Crystal Wissam (Gillian Campbell), 14.3kph Grade 2: Against The Rules (Elaine Wallbridge), 14.6kph Grade 4: Nyrobi (Anna Williams), 14.3kph; Tannasg Psyrenkus (Charlotte Chadwick), 16.5kph KINGS FOREST - DAY 2 (31/05/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Simeric Cassini (Bridie LydonTowle), 13.4kph; Warrens Hill Troy (Sharon Parr), 14.2kph Grade 2: Magic Powers (Valerie Bradshaw), 11.9kph; Silvretta Glama Girl (Annabel Kay), 14kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Flurrie (Jeni Gilbert), 15.9kph; Joyces Choice (James Parsler), 14.3kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 15.2kph; Zaferan (Madison Pomroy), 15.2kph Grade 2: Redwings Milky Way (Keighley Pomroy), 15.2kph Grade 3: Iberica Paloma (Rebecca Parsler), 14.3kph Grade 4: Hs Echo (Janice CockleyAdams), 13.7kph 1 elimination 48kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Reba (Lesley Caswell), 13.8kph Grade 3: Boolagh Betty (Hilary Carr), 13.2kph; Kal Baishakhi (Rebecca Northover), 12.9kph 48kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 3: Bey Shamadahl (Carri-Ann Dark), 14.1kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Ramona (Maddy Mangan), 14.1kph Grade 4: Kalish (Richard Allen), 12.8kph; Sweet Siren (Christine Ryan), 12.3kph Completion: Inde 2 (Janice Morton), 11.9kp 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Il - Divo (Lisa Jackson), 10.6kph; Make Me Fameous (Fiona Luke), 13.7kph; Red House Lily Marlene (Carolyn Livesey), 13kph Grade 3: Drossi (Nikola Kelly), 11.7kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Marjo (Sue Letch), 14kph Grade 2: Island Elina (Molly Button), 17.6kph; Island Spirit (Sharon Button), 17.6kph; Rowdy Cow Girl (Sally Jones), 15.7kph Grade 3: Meiros Victoria Capella (Richard Lowe), 12kph Grade 4: Athleague Merc (Ines Hoffmann), 12kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bud White (Wendy Gater), 12.4kph; Cally (Sophia Mccoy), 13.8kph; Eleana (Michelle Matthews), 13.9kph; Fidus Rahmoon (Helen Legood), 11.2kph; Prince Caspian III (Isobel Fleming), 11.7kph; Royal Innfusion (Diane Archer), 10.4kph; Tawmarsh Miel (Lynne Howlett), 11.2kph Grade 2: Asabache (Melanie Boggia), 12.6kph; Auberon (Janetta Haverson), 10.4kph; Bodacious Barnaby (Hayley Robinson), 15kph;

Bourningwood Class Act (Julie Dobberson), 13.8kph Grade 3: I Should Coco (Kerry Simson), 12.9kph Grade 4: Dunlewey Prada (Jane Powell), 11.3kph; Hs Talus (Anna Kidd), 11kph; Pravias (Lorraine Kerslake), 12.4kph; Shaqraa (Nicola Thorne), 12.2kph; Wulfstan Jazzsinger (Karen Tyrrell), 12.9kph; Za Marengo (Michelle Macleod), 12.2kph Completion: Bedouin (Lisa Wilkinson), 11.6kph 32kms Pleasure Ride Ami (Kate Rodding), 11.4kph; Laddie (Linda Dod), 11.4kph; Lily’s Legacy (Sarah Bird), 11.9kph; Maia (Jo Holt), 11.6kph; Our Gem (Jill Peachy), 12kph; Phebus (P Sofley), 11kph; Queen Of Hearts II (Claire Mellor), 11.4kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Bruno (Naomi Betts), 9.5kph; Caesars Midnight Cloud (Julie Williams), 12.8kph; Cosmic Creature (Molly May), 8.1kph; Geronemows Arrow (Kim Plumb), 9.5kph; Harley Davidson (Sophie O’HaraSmith), 9.2kph; Trust Me Too (Jane Greatorex), 9.2kph; Willie Gofar (Olivia May), 8.1kph MINIONS MOORLAND (31/05/2015) 81kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Mirjana (Gill Plumbley), 12.2kph Completion: Beths Choice (Lynn Harvey), 12.3kph 1 elimination 50kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Firebird (Lesley Nott), 11.7kph Grade 3: Distance Oasis (Heather Whiteley), 12.4kph Grade 4: Darwin (Emily Nott), 11.7kph Completion: Ac Latifa Amirah (Tanya Southworth), 11.7kph; Khatanga (Linda Barnes), 12kph; Seadeke Mystif (Valerie Hansen), 10.9kph 2 eliminations 31kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Beewitched (Peta-Jane Field), 13kph Grade 2: Cs Chimera (Zoe Hyslop), 12.3kph; Master Flash (Philippa Davidson), 12.3kph; Misteltoe (Anne Marvin), 11.8kph; Rowberton Raindance (Joy Savage), 12.6kph Grade 3: Kalaway (Jane James), 10.8kph; Silver Zourra (Nicola Sherry), 10.8kph Grade 4: Ieschia (Angela Cron), 12.3kph; Khanspur (Andrew Chisholm), 10.5kph Completion: Astral Mystique (Jan Prettejohn), 10.5kph; Hs Fayrouz (Joanna Chisholm), 10.5kph 3 eliminations 31kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Brechfa Dansker (Kim Hicks), 10.8kph; El Borann (Helen Newton), 12.2kph; Schmeichel (Sheila Penhaligon), 10.8kph; Shimmering Blue Jasmine (Nicky Brenton), 10.8kph; Tresmeake Bay (Megan Seedhouse), 11.5kph Grade 2: Bey Sharim (Anya Langmead), 11.9kph; Cwmtynant William (Nicola Hodge), 12kph; Monkey (Katy Rowe), 10.6kph; Pollensa Bay (Kayleigh Mackenzie), 12kph; Rv Kiyaras Prince (Michelle Williams), 12.2kph Grade 3: Chiquita Princesca (Amanda

Nicholson), 10.8kph; Crosswinds Bright Spark (Mandy Brown), 10.5kph; Foxhills Double Crown (Naomi Saunders), 11.2kph; Sahir Kashmir (Trena Brock), 9.5kph; Samson (Ann Jobson), 12kph Grade 4: Mhs Matata (Amanda Satchell), 10.8kph Completion: Al Askari (Keelie Dowker), 11kph; Angel (Sue Aland), 9.4kph; Cotswolds Amirah (Freya Gallichan), 10.1kph; Phoenix (Sara Sheridan), 9.4kph; Ruby’s Moment (Nigel Reynolds), 12.2kph 3 eliminations 31kms Pleasure Ride Biscuit (Helen Morgan), 6.5kph; Bonnie (Chris Dallaway), 8.7kph; Cirrus (Sally Foord), 9.3kph; Finn (Sara Gwynn), 10.9kph; Habiba (Susan Moore), 12.7kph; Jackpot (Gina Harvey), 8.7kph; Joey (Stacy Thomas), 10.6kph; Milly (Susan Trible), 7.6kph; Phat (Aine Turley), 10.9kph; Poppett (Heather Midford), 7.6kph; Roo (Arran Middleton), 9.3kph; Sandy (Viki Herbert-Coulson), 7.6kph; Zelah (Alana Shapland), 6.5kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Aylesands Swiflet (Rosemary Buckler), 8.5kph; Billy (Sharon Peter), 7.2kph; Bramble (L Beer), 7.1kph; Brywenton Blue Sappire (Polly Jackson), 7.5kph; Connie (George Nendick), 6.5kph; Cwlew Roxette Flower (Verna Parker), 7.1kph; Dave (Angela Kaye), 5kph; Diamond (Deborah Glover), 7.2kph; Grannabel (Sally Nicholson), 8.6kph; Haratio (Rachel Jasper), 7.9kph; Harry (Kathryn Klein), 7.1kph; Harvey (Sarah Buscombe), 8.8kph; Harvey (Rosaline Ellison), 8.4kph; Jack (Rosy Budden), 7.6kph; Jenny (Emma McDermott), 5kph; Jester (Vanessa Batten), 8.8kph; Joey (Jo Budden), 7.6kph; Lizzie (Rose Satchell), 7.5kph; Magriba (Jenny Brimecombe), 9.3kph; Mahbooth (Felicity Harris), 8kph; Miami Fiar (Shirley Mudge), 8.5kph; Molly (Melanie Dynamo), 7.9kph; Moss (Jane Barnes), 7.2kph; Mr B (Nicky Nendick), 6.5kph; Murray (Michelle Barley), 7.5kph; Nditlir (Anne Shrubshall), 7.1kph; Percy (Liz Parks), 8.4kph; Pythagoras (Rebecca Tham), 7.5kph; Ralph (Susanna Wakeham), 6.5kph; Red House Quest (Jo Lethbridge), 7.7kph; Rhea (Honor Forley), 7.2kph; Rinsey Elana (Diana Rundle), 7.7kph; Seadon Flittermouse (Rebekah Harrington), 6.2kph; Shakira (Maggie Winorton), 5.3kph; Simba (Pippa Colton-Taylor), 8.1kph; Slay (Mary Crocker), 7.1kph; Sogardens Monark (Anne Redman), 7.1kph; Spike (Louise Wakeman), 6.5kph; Star (Jennie Rabjohns), 7.5kph; Sunny (Caroline Royston), 7.1kph; William (Bev Northey), 6.4kph PRIMROSE (31/05/2015) 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Dunstan’s Dunnit Again (Christine Smyth), 12.1kph Completion: Red House Shamil (Trilby Herriott), 11.8kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bella B (Anja Brandt), 10.4kph; Dutch Woody Ld (Kim

Carter), 11.7kph; Rochester (Samantha Brown), 11.7kph Grade 2: Quern Arcturus (Nicola LeeMarshall), 11.8kph Completion: Hartley (Caroline Johnson), 12.1kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Cardinal Panache (Julia Harman), 12.5kph; Pegase (David Hawes), 11.5kph Grade 3: Moonlight Sonata (Victoria Lawson), 14.5kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: M&S Apaches Blue Eyed Boy (Kym Cookesley), 11.1kph; Maakedye (Amy Parcell), 9.7kph; Marbahran (Julia Watts), 11kph; Red House Salut (Margaretha Herman), 10.3kp Grade 2: Aussie (Lorraine Brown), 10.4kph; Moonlight Mollemente (Erica Mcquillen), 14.5kph; Sparks Will Fly (Deborah Horney), 11.1kph Grade 4: Dromasque (Leonie Davenport), 10.8kph; Jamissiah (Hannah Weeks), 11.3kph; Time To Tango (Sandra Haworth), 9.6kph Completion: Altivo I (Susan Hawes), 11.5kph; Eba Merlot (Caroline Thompson), 10.8kph; Guiness (Cora Moore), 8.5kph 1 elimination 33kms Pleasure Ride Crackerjack (Lisa Godden), 8.7kph; Molly (Caitlin Godden), 8.7kph; Radar (Caroline Holt), 12kph 25kms Pleasure Ride Casiphia (Karen Ash), 8.9kph; Cruz (H Harrison), 7.2kph; Diamond Ruby Lass (Carrie Broadley), 8.9kph; Dylasav Ebrillwen Felen (Samantha May), 9.2kph; Elvis (Alison Layzek), 8.2kph; Lucy (Anthony Richardson), 8.3kph; Magic (Louise Prideaux), 6.7kph; Max (Michelle Smith), 8.9kph; Merlin (Mollie Burgess), 8.2kph; Molly (Charlotte Roberts), 8.9kph; Noul (Megan May), 9.2kph; Prince (Kate Jamieson), 8.1kph; Siena (Jenny Brett), 10.4kph; Sky (F GarciaCruz), 7.2kph; Slim (Danielle French), 8.9kph; Toby (C Payne), 6.7kph; Tom (Mary Ann Richardson), 8.3kph; Tuffy (Isobel 16kms Pleasure Ride Baer (Jo Hollis), 6.6kph; Bells (Julie Hannah), 7.8kph; Cj (Stacey Lee), 6kph; El Azraff Amirah (Judith Yarnold), 6.9kph; Hillpark Diamond Dream (Gillian Coffin), 6.9kph; Hot Head (Janet Glander), 5.6kph; Indi (Lee Reid), 5.1kph; Kanneleigh (Sue Court), 8.2kph; Kings Future (Camilla Hamer), 6kph; Maisie (Adele Traylor), 6.7kph; Marley (Danielle Bott), 6.6kph; Master Campbell (Fay Merrick), 7.8kph; Misty (Claire Hammond), 6.1kph; Morgan (Terri), 5.6kph; Orla (Kristine Pellit), 6.9kph; Poppy (Joanne Taylor), 6.1kph; Scrumpy 2 (Hilary Weaver), 6.9kph; Tuscany Mars (Angela Peddle), 6.7kph; Zia (Janice Turner), 5.1kph

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