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VOLUME 14 ISSUE 3 MAY/JUNE 2017

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Views from the Chair 4 News 6 Ride with your mind 8 SERC 10 Ride reports 12 Tried & Tested 13 Namibia 18 Baileys Profile 22 Biomechanics 24 Profile 26 History 28 Update 29 IWalker 30 Young Riders 32 Groups 34 Futurity 36 Hydration 38 Results 39

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Editor of Endurance Cover Image: Deep in the hills above Stobo Castle at the SERC Broughton Weekend Photograph kindly provided by TopGear Photography

EDITOR’S COMMENT

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Cindy

he season is well underway and the year seems to be racing away from us, as others have also commented! As I write up this comment, Golden Horseshoe and Euston Park have just taken place, and it is very frustrating that we are unable to have reports from them in this issue… you will have to wait for the next magazine to read the reports and see the photos!

But from reports I have seen on Facebook, and read online, they were both very successful, and took place in good weather as a bonus.

Windsor too, the previous week, was a great success, but again, we will be putting the full report together for the next issue…it’s all to do with planning, design and production.

However, in this issue we have some great photo reports from some of the earlier rides, all of which have been well supported, with some good feedback comments. Remember that all rides need organisers and

volunteers to run them, but they do also need riders to enter and make the events a viable proposition. In order to help ride organisers, please do your best to enter early. Vets etc. have to be booked according to how many entries a ride has… so leaving it late to enter can cause real headaches for organisers!

If you are looking for holiday ideas, then Sue Oliver’s account of her ride in Namibia will certainly inspire you, again with some fabulous photos.

Many of you will know Tracy Thompson, a stalwart supporter of endurance over many years, and her determination to keep riding despite battling the consequences of a major accident some years ago.

Always looking for ways to improve her mobility and ability to do things with her horses, Tracy has been using the iWalker, and thought others might be interested in this brilliant mobility aid. It would certainly revolutionise after care for

those who have suffered a lower limb trauma.

Very interesting reading, and amazing to see how technology can be adapted.

The season progresses apace, and we are bound to get some hotter weather in the summer months… remember to look after the rider and crew as well as the horse! Keep hydrated…we all think about the horses, but not everyone considers how a dehydrated rider or crew can have a negative impact on care of the horse.

There is a short article about hydration mindfulness that I hope readers will find useful.

Still to come this season, The Lindum, the Home International, the Riding Clubs Championship, and so many other major rides… please send in ride reports, observations, photos, previews, profiles, news etc.

I look forward to hearing from you!

See you on the trail!

Cindy Endurance May/June 2017

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VIEWS FROM THE CHAIR

VIEWS FROM THE CHAIR

Dear Members How can it be that we are half way through the competitive season already! It is so good to see our members out riding in such large numbers. However, it is disappointing that we have seen a few rides being cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, but we cannot expect everything to go according to plan all the time. Once again, the feedback received from the riders is very positive, showing increased satisfaction in the ride programme over last year. On behalf of the Board I thank all our ride organisers, secretaries and volunteers for their hard work.

Whilst mentioning volunteers, I notice that several of our ride organisers have struggled this year to find sufficient helpers to run their event. Whilst I realise that most of us are members of EGB to compete, we

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as individuals still need to “pay back” a little by offering to help at one, perhaps even two, events every year. I know that all ride organisers work very hard for weeks ahead of their event to ensure that we have an attractive ride calendar for us all to enjoy.

It is disheartening for them to then realise that cancellation is possible because of insufficient help on the day. Please try to offer help at one ride this season – or even two! Thank you.

It is good to see that our membership numbers are holding up well in comparison to last year. We are also seeing significant interest in the new “Supporter” level of membership that should give us a useful pool of riders that can be converted into full members in the future.

The time of year is now coming up when half year membership is available – so please remember that the “Bring a Friend” scheme is in place if you can recruit a full member of Endurance GB. We are continuing to invest in our IT systems with the aim of making things a little easier for our Technical Stewards.

Shortly we will also see new features on the EGB website in support of the new National Championship and the Pony Club League Tables.

Looking forward to the rest of the season, we have many superb rides ahead, with the new National Championships, Inter-Regional Championships, the Northern Championships and the Southern Championships all in the pipeline. We are also very pleased to see the Home International being hosted at Emerald Green Feeds’ Lindum Spirit. There is so much in the rest of the season for all of us to enjoy.

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NEWS

ENDURANCE NEWS HORSE RIDERS IN PROTEST PARADE

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n the 6th May, around 40 horse riders led a Protest Parade from Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre near Glossop to ride along the dangerous roads they are expected to use because of the failure of Derbyshire County Council (DCC) and Natural England (NE) to complete the Pennine Bridleway. Local horse riders have identified a potentially much cheaper alternative route for the gap but DCC are failing to take the initiative and work with partners to consider this or other solutions which means that horse riders, cyclists and walkers continue to be put at risk.

Since the launch of the BHS’s Horse Accident web site in November 2010: There have been 2,510 reported road incidents involving horses 38 riders have died 222 horses died at the scene, or were put to sleep as a result of their injuries

faced daily by local riders” said Lorna Hawtin of SPEED. “Many of our members are frightened to go out for a ride. Motorists are impatient, roads are narrow and vehicles go too fast. Sometimes drivers are even verbally abusive to horse riders.

Cyclists and pedestrians are facing the same dangers. We are protesting today because this situation can’t be allowed to continue” said Lesley Cheetham of Tameside Riders.

“It’s shocking that the Pennine Bridleway that is meant to have horse riding at its heart still has 2% unfinished forcing horse riders onto dangerous roads. It means the investment already made is not being used fully and Derbyshire County Council and Natural England have really let us down” said Charlotte Gilbert, Chair of Peak Horsepower.

The Pennine Bridleway (PBW) is one of 15 long-distance National Trails in England and Wales only two of which are accessible to horse riders and cyclists. The PBW stretches from Ravenstone Dale in Cumbria to Middleton Top in Derbyshire. The National Trails website says that “The Pennine Bridleway offers horse riders, cyclists and walkers the opportunity to explore 205 miles of the Pennines’ ancient packhorse routes, drovers roads and newly created bridleways”. Although it was officially opened in 2012, around Glossop and Charlesworth, horse riders, walkers and cyclists still have to take to dangerous roads for five to six miles.

It also means that the Pennine Bridleway is not being used as much as it could be despite having cost taxpayers many millions of pounds since it was started almost 20 years ago in 1999.

Bureaucratic budget timing differences between NE and DCC have led to tens of thousands of pounds of money supposedly dedicated to the project going unspent. The terrain for the proposed route for bridging the gap is extremely difficult in places making it slow and expensive to progress.

Three local groups, supported by cyclists and runners, have teamed up to highlight the dangers riders are facing; Peak Horsepower, SPEED and Tameside riders.

“SPEED was formed in 2012 following a tragic accident where a horse was killed and the rider seriously injured in Charlesworth.

This was on one of the roads riders have to take because of the failure to finish the Pennine Bridleway around Glossop.

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ENDURANCE GB AND THE PONY CLUB COLLABORATE OVER NEW ENDURANCE LEAGUE

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ony Club Members who take part in Endurance GB rides at Novice (2030km), Intermediate (31-39km) and Open (40km+) levels can now benefit from a new league where they will receive points for each kilometre completed.

The 2017 Pony Club Endurance League is now open, closing on 20 August when one lucky Member will be the first to receive a trophy kindly donated by Pony Club Endurance Chairman Robert Blane in memory of his horse, Pink Floyd.

Eligible rides can be found all over the country, and to take part Pony Club Members must either be a full member of Endurance GB (EGB) or they can register for free as an EGB Club Member which entitles them to compete up to 40km whilst paying member’s rates.

John Hudson, EGB Chairman, said: “We hope that the new league table will help reward those Pony Club Members taking part in Endurance GB rides, and increase the number of young people who enjoy the challenge and adventure of taking part in Endurance riding.”

This new league is also welcomed by The Pony Club as a benefit to its Members, and to help strengthen the mutually beneficial relationship the organisation has with EGB, with whom they are collaborating to increase participation amongst younger Endurance riders.

Robert Blane said: “We’re really excited about the new league, and we’re grateful to Endurance GB for their support. The league will offer a new level of safe competition for Pony Club Members taking part in Endurance GB competitions, and it is hoped that together we and Endurance GB can continue to increase the number of riders discovering the exciting sport of Endurance Riding.”

The three highest ranked combinations at each level will be presented with a sash, and the overall winner will receive The Pink Floyd Trophy which Robert Blane feels is a fitting tribute to his horse. Described by Robert as a true all-rounder, Pink Floyd was a 17hh Advanced Endurance horse who also competed to a high level in Dressage and Show Jumping.

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BRITISH HORSE FEEDS EXTEND ENDURANCE SPONSORSHIP

BEF RECOGNISES UKCC LEVEL 4 COACHES

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group of nine equestrian coaches have achieved the BEF’s UKCC Level 4 coaching qualification in 2016/17. This is only the third group of coaches to have completed the two-year qualification which includes a Postgraduate Diploma from The University of Gloucestershire. The cohort represent a range of equestrian disciplines and performance levels as follows: Corinne Bracken a British Showjumping coach from Hampshire, working with riders in the talent pathway and at high performance level.

Gillian Elliott a British Horse Society coach from South Lanarkshire, Scotland, working with junior riders at a development level.

Harry Payne a British Dressage coach from Oxfordshire working with adults at national level.

Janet Horswill a British Dressage Coach from Cheshire working with teenage riders.

Cindy Russell an Endurance GB Coach from Essex working with adults and juniors.

Andrew Stennett an ABRS coach from Doncaster specialising in coaching junior and adult riders within a commercial riding school.

Jo Swain a British Dressage coach from Warwickshire specialising in working with teenagers and young adults.

Clare Turner a Pony Club coach from Dorset working with tiny tots to young adults across disciplines.

Debbie Melville a Pony Club, British

CAVALLI SKY ARRIVAL Sally Mellor is delighted to report that Sky was born on 5th April 2017.

She is by Yawl Hill Billy x Angelina Ginny.

Sky is the product of the Top Mare Award at the GHR 2013, where Ginny won a covering to Kirsty’s gorgeous stallion Yawl Hill Billy.

Sally says: “We are delighted with

Sky who looks so much like her Markus Thompson Sire, but has the fire and feistiness of her Dam. She is bold, brave, fast and very cuddly.”

Eventing and British Horse Society coach working with junior and adult riders.

The coaches have been through a rigorous programme and were able to demonstrate the UKCC L4 requirements to be visionary and knowledgeable decision makers, displaying exceptional communication skills, behaviours and the highest professional and ethical standards.

Coaches were expected to advance their own development, lead cutting-edge programmes and make a positive impact on performance and behaviour.

Their post-graduate programme in Professional Practice in Sport Coaching was completed alongside British Rowing coaches in the joint programme.

The level 4 qualification recognises high performing coaches working in a focussed environment and specialising in at a given level of performance. The industry recognises that informed and confident coaches are key to inspiring participation at all levels. These coaches will bring expertise in growing areas of participation and talent development and will be helping to share this with other coaches.

As one programme concludes, another group of eight coaches from around the UK have embarked on the next level four programme.

If you would like to find out more about the UKCC Level 4 Equestrian Programme for Autumn 2018 entry or are simply interested in finding out more about the programme contact Lisa Bartley: lisa.bartley@bhs.org.uk, T: 02476 840 508

BRITISH Horse Feeds, well known for their support of the Red Dragon Festival of Endurance has extended its commitment to the sport and is the new sponsor of the British Riding Clubs Endurance Team Event.

The event is organised and hosted

by Endurance GB and leads to the prestigious final at The Lion’s Tail Ride in September.

Any member of an affiliated British Riding Club can take part and have a go at endurance by forming a team and enter the event.

Explains John Hudson of Endurance GB: “Riding Clubs can have as many teams as they like but each must be made up of at least three and a maximum of six combinations. The teams can then compete at any EGB ride throughout the country.

“These are called qualifying rides and a team who completes at a qualifying ride successfully will have a team score entered into a league table for the region in which the club is based.

“A team can then enter further qualifying rides with scores from subsequent qualifiers replacing that already in the league table if it is higher than the existing score.”

The top teams throughout the country will be offered a place in the British Horse Feeds’ BRC Endurance Team Event Final at The Lion’s Tail Ride on Sunday 17th September 2017.

Adds John: “You don’t have to enter the British Horse Feeds’ BRC Endurance Team Event with the sole aim of getting to the final.

“Why not just form a team or teams and go along to some qualifying rides and enjoy a day out riding in the countryside.

You can ride all together as a team, in pairs, or each team member can ride on their own – starting and finishing at different times.

“We are delighted to have British Horse Feeds, makers of Speedi-Beet and FibreBeet as our new sponsors and would like to thank them for their fantastic support.”

To find out more and see dates for the endurance rides visit www.endurancegb. co.uk/main/|BRC-Team-Event

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EVENT REPORT

RIDE WITH YOUR MIND DEMONSTRATION DAY

This was a thought provoking, interesting and enlightening day, with plenty to occupy the audience including demonstrations, interactive sessions and a useful group of trade stands to visit during breaks and at lunch time.

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aving been interested in Mary Wanless techniques and training for many years, introduced to me by the late Marcy Pavord, it was a welcome opportunity to attend her Demonstration Day at Addington Manor in the early part of April.

More than 600 people were of a like mind, and the gallery was full very early on.

The day’s packed schedule began with an overview of the day and of the Ride With Your Mind principles from Mary Wanless BSHI, BSc, FRSA. Mary has dedicated her adult life to developing a method of coaching which teaches the structure of talent, so riders can progress step by step from their starting point. She offered an in depth look at the Toolkits required to train both rider and horse, discussing how ‘expertise-induced amnesia’ limits the ability of highly skilled riders to coach others, muddling much of our traditional communication.

This was followed with a demo by Ali Wakelin of her groundwork method based on the work of Dr Andrew Maclean with Mary as handler for Milly Dove’s pony Tinker. The basic operant signals of ‘stop’, ‘back’, ‘park’ and ‘go’ were demonstrated, along with whip habituation and head lowering for relaxation.

Mary then demonstrated the power of improving the rider’s biomechanics with guest riders Emma Jones with Rocky and

Hayley Allen with Essie. Emma and Hayley had never previously received training from a Ride With Your Mind coach, but they bravely put themselves forward in front of the enormous crowd. The principles and effects of the method became obvious as adjustments to their alignment, stability and balance allowed their horses to reach into the rein and begin to find ‘The Seeking Reflexes’ (commonly termed ‘on the bit’). After the session the smiles and exuberant praise for their lovely horses spoke of their experience.

During the lunch break, in a room above the arenas, the Feldenkrais method was showcased by Karin Major. The two sessions, which were free of charge, were fully booked before the day of the demo, with over 30 people attending each session, and proved a great success with participants.

Also during the lunch break, Ali Byrne demonstrated the Equine Back Rub on Milly Dove’s horse Ella, who was extremely calm in the atmosphere and responded wonderfully to Ali’s touch.

In the afternoon, Peter Dove, founder of Dressagetraining.tv, with the help of Milly Dove with Tinker and Chantal Cornelius with Mia, demonstrated how the Ride With Your Mind theories work to help riders master dressage and ride accurate tests.

Mary also showed how her methods benefit advanced riders, as demonstrated by Demelza Hawes with Fry, Karen Whiston with Winston and Sam Turner with her impressive cob Billy Whizz, and Milly with Ella. They all showed an impressive ability to change the horse’s balance, using what Mary termed ‘suction’.

Throughout the day, Mary performed simple exercises with the audience participating in their seats so they could experience the skills being taught.

This proved to be a great way of keeping the audience connected with what was taking

place in the arena, and really enabled them to understand some of the techniques that were being demonstrated. In particular, I found the breathing exercise using a balloon to focus on the breaths and the state of mind, extremely useful.

If you have the opportunity to attend one of these Ride With Your Mind Demonstration Days, then do make the effort. So much of what was demonstrated and explained would be so useful to endurance riders and their horses.

Cindy Russell

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF LOTTIE STANYON, TOP RIGHT DEMELZA HAWES, TOP LEFT DEMONSTRATING RIDER BIOMECHANICS, BOTTOM LEFT HANDLLING TECHNIQUES, MIDDLE DEMONSTRATING “PARK”, BOTTOM RIGHT BILLY WHIZZ

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SCOTTISH ENDURANCE RIDING CLUB

BROUGHTON BONANZA

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othians Branch are delighted to offer riders north and south of the Border the famous Broughton Weekend (30 June - 2 July). On offer on Friday evening, a 17k Pleasure: along the grassy railway line from Broughton to Biggar and back. A great ride for young and novice horses, for anyone new to the endurance game, and for everyone who fancies a legstretcher to open the weekend.

Saturday: first day of the two-day 80k and 60k classes, 50k, 30k and 19k Pleasure, plus a 10k Taster. The route goes south-west of Broughton over farmland and up rolling hills for a breath-taking view of the Clyde valley.

Minimal roadwork and some great canter opportunities.

A unique feature of the Broughton Weekend is the charity collection masterminded by Cheryl Wallace, which raises funds for local good causes – last year the total topped £3,000. One of the fundraising activities is the Dog Show on Saturday afternoon – a huge success last year with prizes for just about everyone.

Saturday night focuses on the legendary Broughton Supper in the village hall, a short walk from the venue field – choices of main course (including vegetarian) and pudding including, by popular demand, profiteroles!

Sunday: second day of the two-day classes, 30k and Pleasure. This time the route goes north-east of Broughton, into the hills above Stobo Castle, now a world-class health spa (if you need pampering after a weekend of riding, this would be the place to come). This is real ‘get away from it all’ territory and a chance to see Border country at its best.

Two magnificent trophies are awaiting the winners of the two-day classes, and Broughton is also part of the Quest series of two-day 80k rides. This year we’re also hosting the inter-Branch Capercaille Challenge, plus it’s a viewing ride for candidates up for selection for the Scottish teams this year, so the place will be buzzing!

Three weeks before the SERC Championships, Broughton is a superb training opportunity no matter what level you are at. Further information on the website www.scottishendurance.com, click on ‘Major rides’.

DEEP IN THE HILLS ABOVE STOBO CASTLE (CREDIT: TOP GEAR PHOTOGRAPHY)

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IT’S SEACLIFF – IT MUST BE SUMMER…

THE BASS ROCK PROVIDING AN IMPRESSIVE BACKDROP FOR CANDY CAMERON AND HELEN MCFARLAND IN 2016 (CREDIT: TOP GEAR PHOTOGRAPHY)

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cotland’s only FEI ride, Marineco Seacliff, is increasing in popularity, due partly to the warm welcome from SERC and partly to the glorious views and beach section. This year (16-18 June) all the routes will be identified by individual colours, to try to eliminate any errors on course (sometimes speed leads to flying past significant markers!).

A larger than ever FEI entry is expected this year, and hopefully an international team competition will feature, eg Ireland v Scotland in the 40k class.

In addition to the FEI 2* and 1* - with

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Young Rider classes at both distances - all held on Saturday 17 June, there will be a Pleasure ride on the Friday evening, with the National classes split over Saturday and Sunday. These include a 160km class with Elevator option at 120kms.

Seacliff‘s varied and scenic routes allow riders to achieve good speeds and in addition to the beach section, there are miles and miles of grassy endrigs and tracks.

Normally all the gates are open. The area is steeped in history – the route takes you past castles, both ruined and inhabited, anti-tank landing structures, seabird

sanctuaries, huge old mansion houses, old walled gardens – and evidence everywhere of the agriculture that is a hallmark of East Lothian.

Access is easy – Seacliff is 20 minutes off the A1 – and there is plenty room for camping and corralling.

For more information, including route descriptions, accommodation suggestions and local facilities, please go to www.seacliff160km.webs.com/ or call Colin Sykes on 07464 797207 or Francis Bakker on 07967 413256.

AN EASTER TREAT

gem of a new ride was offered by Border Branch in mid-April, with ride organiser Bill Ebner also making his debut in the role.

The route took riders right round the Manderston estate near the Berwickshire town of Duns, with a highlight being the chance to ride in front of the beautiful mansion house and through the stunning parkland surrounding it. House and grounds had not yet opened to the public for the season, so we had the place to ourselves, and from the huge venue field with its tantalising glimpse of the back of the house to the miles

and miles of grass field margins over undulating countryside, nothing disappointed. What little roadwork there was used tiny quiet lanes, every field seemed to have its resident hare and while the map showed a maze of interconnecting fields and tracks, the marking was impeccable and hardly anyone got lost. With 24 competitive riders completing the 30km route, and an equal number of Pleasure riders, the ride was well supported, and feedback was very positive, so with luck this will definitely be one for the ride calendar in future years.

...MILES AND MILES OF GRASS FIELD MARGINS (CREDIT: ANNA CAINE)

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RIDE REPORTS

CONCRETE COWS ENDURANCE RIDE Campbell Park, Central Milton Keynes 26/3/2017

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bright but breezy Mother’s Day saw 118 riders and their horses gathered right in the heart of Milton Keynes, to compete at the Endurance GB Concrete Cows ride. Classes ranged from the seriously challenging EquidGel 80km class; right through to the lower key RB Equestrian Pleasure Ride classes which offered distances as low as 8km.

After passing the farriers check and veterinary inspection riders tackled routes using the dedicated horse trails which weave right across the city; through parkland and quiet estate roads. A final vetting after completion and their average speed determined the results. A fantastic grand total of 108 riders successfully completed within their class parameters and passed the vet. Well done to them all!

In the longer competitive classes a “grading” is awarded based on the individual’s performance. Grade 1 is the highest level and is only achieved by the fittest horses. Congratulations to the following horses and riders who achieved this award: Lisa Hayworth and Kilteevan Ginger Mist in the open 41km – this combination also won the Best Condition award for their section; judged by the vets and sponsored

by Chelwood Rosettes and Feedmark.

Jo McCormac and Apache in the novice 41km Elaine Fry and Najmeh bint Kray in the open 34km Kamash Al-Sayed and Colb in the novice 34km Jane Alexander and Shatzar in the EK9B Veteran 34km

In the RB Equestrian Pleasure Ride classes set speed awards were given at 2 different levels to those achieving 8-10kph and 1012kph. RB Equestrian had donated goodie bags for all winners and a record number of Pleasure Riders successfully achieved the 8-10kph level. Successfully completing at the top level of 10-12kph were the following: Helen Bevan and Corky Sarah Gregory and Summer Linda Spencer and Ballyfarnon Black Beauty Ellie Barnes and Honey Lily Pepper and Star

Equidgel 80k Challenge – 1st place Bella Fricker and Spanish Heir who completed at an average speed of 12.03kph. Bella also won the special award for the overall highest placed Young Rider at the event and her horse was awarded the Best Condition prize by the vets for that section. The Best Condition award was sponsored by Chelwood Rosettes and Feedmark.

Performance Equestrian 50k vet gate challenge ride – 1st place Joannah Parker and Storm 1 EquineK9Branding 34k Veteran Class (for horses aged 20years and over) – 1st place Jane Alexander and Shatzar EquidGel Best Turned Out Award Lisa Hayworth and Kilteevan Ginger Mist Torq Fitness Best Barefoot Award – Alison Cook and Lloyd MK Property Partners Best Native Award – Sally Conway and Buzbee EquidGel Best Veteran 16+ - Viv Coleman and Cardinal Panache Best Pony Club Rider – Hannah Maskell and Xclusive AM Mk Property Partners Best Shod Award – Nicholas Tweedie-Smith and Akarem

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF INDIEPICS, TOP KATIE GULLIVER MEETS THE CONCRETE COWS, MIDDLE JANE ALEXANDER, VETERAN WINNER, BOTTOM LEFT JOANNAH PARKER, 50KM CLASS WINNER, MIDDLE RIGHT BELLA FRICKER 80KM CLASS WINNER, BOTTOM RIGHT MEMBERS OF THE WHADDON CHASE PONY CLUB

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BACK ON TRACK - NECK SUPPORT AND SCARF We do not always immediately feel the effect of an injury from a fall or accident; sometimes the ongoing effects haunt us years later.

For me, the aches, pains and glitches that crop up are usually from things that happened a very long time ago.

Soon after I started endurance riding, I started having regular appointments with a very good osteopath, who was also qualified to treat my horse. She regularly put us both back into correct alignment. After she retired, it took me a while to find another osteopath, but I found a wonderful lady who sorts me out whenever things start to go out of shape!

Where am I going with this? Well, one of the main problems I have is with my neck. Years of riding, swimming, and more importantly, working at a computer, have caused some problems with the vertebrae in my neck, which have to be addressed roughly every 8-12 months.

In the Autumn last year, I started getting headaches, and a really bad, persistent ear ache. I found it almost impossible to get a GP appointment, so put up with this for a while, using a headband to keep the cold out of my ears, which helped. But then I realized, as I woke up one morning…my brain offered me a solution…it was probably due to compression in my neck. I saw my osteopath and had

treatment…great relief, and some exercises to strengthen my neck and support it.

However, she also recommended that I wear a support for a while. At this point I was looking at the Back On Track Scarf, but after discussion with the company, I tried the Neck Brace instead.

This is much less scary than it sounds!

Designed in co-operation with the Swedish Patient Rehabilitation Organization, specifically for whiplash sufferers with state-of-the art, ceramic powder-infused Welltex fabric; it works with your natural body warmth by reflecting it as a far infrared wave, a form of energy that has documented pain relieving effects.

It is a soft fleecy material, and it snuggles around the neck, with a Velcro closure, so that you can adjust it as required. I could wear it for hours, in great comfort. Over the winter months I was working outside a great deal, often in pressured situations at exam days or coaching in draughty indoor schools, and it kept my neck warm and relaxed, while preventing me from collapsing my spine backwards, thus compressing those important C vertebrae….

The neck brace can fit under a sweatshirt of t-shirt, or sit over it, and people simply thought it was a fleece scarf or neck warmer.

However, when it came to going to meetings

etc, I needed something I could wear with more formal clothing; I tried the scarf. Beautifully made, it feels lovely to wear. Again made from soft Welltex material, developed by combining ancient Chinese wisdom on synergy with modern technology. The Welltex is infused with tiny ceramic particles which reflect long-wave, infra-red heat back to the wearer’s body.

Support from the scarf has to be adjusted more carefully by the wearer, tightening or loosening accordingly, it was warm and relaxing to wear, but still offering support.

If you are suffering from similar problems, I would highly recommend trying either or both of these items…they certainly helped me!

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RIDE REPORTS

With the season well established, and riders and crews busy doing what riders and crews do…written ride reports are a bit thin on the ground, so we have decided to fill our ride report pages with photos and comments from events, to give readers a flavor of what is going on around the country.

Many thanks to our photographers, riders, ride organisers and crews!

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YOUNG RIDER LILY ROSE

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2 They did so well to find an alternative venue and let the ride go on.

Marking was absolutely faultless Loved every minute.

Was lovely to meet new people whilst out riding - all of whom were very friendly and considerate.

Beautiful scenery and great route.

THORESBY HALL CATRIONA MOON PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAVID SAUNDERS

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1 Super ride, brilliantly organised! Thank you.

Fantastic route marking, didn’t need a map really!

Amazing to have a ride with no roads and so much permissive tracks, thank you, will be back!

Please make sure this ride is on the calendar every year. I shall be attending the social ride later in the year.

I had a fantastic day, the venue ride and people were all amazing. Thank you so much it has started my season off perfectly.

SATURDAY PLEASURE RIDERS PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAVID SAUNDERS

RACHAEL ATKINSON

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LONG SHOT OF FIONA GRIFFITHS (CENTRE)

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TAYLA HADIZ AND TEAM

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3 Fanatstic ride and route, KF is a real treat.

This is a fabulous ride.

Best ride ever, superb marking, organisation, and the ground and the weather were even better than last years rides.

Superb route marking thank you.

The best ride on the calendar, precision organising. Hats off to the organiser and volunteers.

THE BROUGHTON CREW

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3 The forests are a fantastic place to ride, Lovely friendly people!

Thanks to all, enjoyable day.

Lovely ride and venue.

Fantastic going and really well organised. Big thumbs up for this one!

SAM MOWATT

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KATE ATKINSON & JANICE COCKLEY ADAMS

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CHARLOTTE SAUNDERS & GEORGINA VAUGHAN PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAVID SAUNDERS

HANNAH SEDGEWICK WITH CARROWKEEL STORM COURTESY OF LRG PHOTOGRAPHY

CAROLINE THOMPSON WITH EBA

DOMINIC SMITH WITH GEORGE BUSH AND VIOLETMAE MURCH-MILLERSFORD WITH LITTLE STAR

FINDON RIDE CLAIRE SALMON WITH COLORADO & NEIL GOLDIE-SCOTT WITH MONEDA ON THE 33 KM PR

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NAMIBIA ENDURANCE ADVENTURE

Sue Oliver was fortunate enough to travel to Namibia in October, last year, to spend a week at Okapuka Safari’s for a week’s safari, riding the amazing Arab horses owned by Ingeborg, accompanied by Simon Hutton, and her husband, Alan, a non-rider. She enjoyed the experience so much she couldn’t wait to go back to do an Endurance ride. Sue takes up the story:

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ngeborg suggested that I did the Sandune Ride, taking place in March, all the route on a ranch approximately 80km from the Botswana border. I booked my holiday, once again, with ‘In the Saddle’, who were very helpful, informing me I had to get permission from the BEF, something I didn’t realise as I wasn’t FEI qualified I didn’t think it mattered.

I left a cold and wet England at 17.40 on Monday and arrived in Windhoek at 12.00, the following day where a taxi driver was waiting to take me to Okapuka Ranch an hour’s journey away, it was amazing to see long, lush green grass everywhere instead of the barren landscape of October. There I met up with Ingeborg and the other foreign riders who were to attend the ride, Marianne, from Switzerland, who was to do the 60km and Babette, from Germany, who had entered the 40km.

After lunch and a change of clothing we were introduced to our mounts. Je Taime (JT), a grey mare I fell in love with the previous time, hadn’t held her weight over the dry winter so wasn’t deemed fit enough for 80km, instead I was to ride Manne, a 15.2 grey gelding who is 2* qualified and owned by Raik. An amazing uncomplicated horse.

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Marianne to ride Bob Marley, a big bay gelding and Babette to ride Emmie, a shortcoupled bay gelding, I thoroughly enjoyed riding him on the sun-downer ride, I soon realised how lucky I was to be offered such a mount.

On Wednesday morning I rode JT for a safari ride where we saw many animals but not the Rhino’s we were hoping for, they were hoping the female was pregnant so suspect she had gone into hiding. Thursday saw us safari riding again in the early morning, once again on JT. We saw plenty of game, lots of different types of antelope, wildebeest, giraffe and warthog, many with young.

In the cool of the evening we all enjoyed the endurance game, me, on Manne, a short loop of 2km, a little shorter than usual as the plain was waterlogged and some crocodiles had taken up residence! Ingeborg sets the speed and we attempt to ride the loop at the speed, 1 loop at 14kph, 18kph and 20kph no GPS or watches allowed, on my last loop I was followed by Raik’s drone, with the sender in my bum bag, all went well until the drone lodged itself into a tree.

Luckily there were no leopards about as Raik climbed up to successfully retrieve it.

After each loop, ridden alone, we had to say

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which speed we thought we attained, after we had finished Ingeborg told us what speed we had attained, with a prize for the winner of judged speed and actual speed. I didn’t do awfully well, only near on the 18km circuit.

Friday morning saw us loading the five horses into two trailers with all the equipment that was required for the ride.

Ingeborg’s brought along a member of her staff, Vee, a very tall local Namibian, who is a very experienced and valuable member of the team. Four hours journey time brought us to the venue.

I was amazed at the place, a large ranch with fabulous stabling in open barns, hotel, restaurant and swimming pool. There was a ride of various distances taking place that day, the longest being 160km 3*, whose riders started at 2.00 am, so everything was a hive of activity.

After settling the horses we decided to take the horses for a leg stretch as the queue for the weigh-in was long. We rode for about 30 mins on one of the routes before returning to the stables. All classes in Namibia are weighted, as I weighed in with tack at 66kg I was placed in the no weight class. There is also standard weight and heavy weight. The vet sheets were then printed out, no NCR copy for the rider.

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Following a successful vetting all horses had their rider number written on their rumps, along with a *, if doing the FEI class, or an N if a novice. All riders have their own unique number for whichever ride they do but as I hadn’t got one was allocated 346.

The bib fastenings were great all with a loop tape pulled to fit with a plastic drawstring, such a simple idea, no flapping tapes, why didn’t we think of that?

The evening found us watching a horse display, with many different types of horses and riders whilst partaking of cheese and wine, very civilised it was too. As the display area was adjacent to the vetting we could watch the 160k riders come in, it was always announced by playing the Olympic theme tune. The last rider appeared at 9.00pm, I was so moved I cried as I remembered crewing Jeni Gilbert for her 160km on Flurrie. Finally it was dinner, after which we all fell gratefully into bed.

Up at 5.00am the following morning, Vee had already fed the horses, no balancers or sugar-beet available in Namibia, so we had plenty of time for a snack breakfast and to give the horses a groom before tacking up to warm up for the start.

My start time was 6.30am, still not quite light but cool. As I knew there was no

crewing on route I had brought a camelbag, I hadn’t trained with it, a huge mistake.

All horses undertaking the same distance start together and 80km is a popular distance so 38 riders were at the start. I kept to the edge of the second group but we all made the typical mistake of following the lead riders and rode 1k along the wrong track. No excuse really as all routes are marked with coloured metal arrows. The routes have 5km marked distances and all routes have large fresh water containers as well as stock lakes.

I soon realised how lucky I was to be offered such a mount None of the horses wanted to drink the first 30km loop so we could maintain a steady canter for most of the route. It was fantastic to ride along sandy tracks with no stones and no roads to cross, unfortunately Manne preferred to be in the rear of our group of four riders so I was covered in

sand and wearing the extra weight of the water on my back was taking its toll. Back at the venue Vee helped me untack and vet, all timing is electronic, Manne was then stabled, fed and watered out of the sun, as the heat was rising; now over 30 degrees.

Into a 45min hold which enabled me to shed the camelbag as well as feed and water myself. All distances of 40km and over have at least one hold in Namibia. It was soon time to tack up for my second 30km loop, this time a differently coloured route. I left alone but was soon joined by other riders, all horses welcomed the drink stops this time round, the riders were wonderfully chatty and welcoming, virtually every rider dismounted and sloshed their horses at the three drink stops, many removing their hats to do so, as I was concerned about getting on from the ground with my false hip I decided to stay on-board and allowed Manne to splash around in the stock lakes, after being assured there were no crocodiles on the ranch. After each water stop all the riders walked their horses for at least 100m before mounting and cantering off again.

The venue came into view all too soon with Manne vetting very quickly allowing us to creep up the placings. By now I was feeling very sore and exhausted due to the Endurance May/June 2017

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heat, by now over 34 degrees and the high altitude, so I drank as much as I could and prepared myself for the final loop. Manne was eating and drinking well so I had no concerns about him.

Whilst waiting for my time I chatted to a local girl, Alison, who was riding an amazingly talented grey stallion, who had

The plus side of our slow loop was the sight of over 30 wildebeest with their young stampeding, luckily not towards us. been jumping in the display the previous evening. She told me he preferred riding in company and as her time out was only 40 secs before ours she would walk until I caught up. Manne cantered out of the venue for our final 20km loop quickly catching up with Alison and our horses rode beautifully together. We were riding at an average 20

of 20kph which made me leader for my class but at 10km the gripping pain in my chest was so bad I had to tell Alison to go ahead as I couldn’t maintain the pace and didn’t want her to lose her position. Manne wasn’t very happy about slowing down and allowing other riders to overtake us, each and every group asked me if I was OK as they passed us by with Manne attempting to join in.

The plus side of our slow loop was the sight of over 30 wildebeest with their young stampeding, luckily not towards us. By the time I reached the venue Ingeborg and her other riders had finished so the team took care of Manne whilst Ingeborg took charge of me, getting the on-site doctor to check me out, all OK, no lasting damage. Due to the speed of my last loop we had dropped to an average of 17.30kph which meant we finished in 3rd position. If our average had dropped below 16km I would have been positioned with the novices, all riders and/ or horses not having completed a 2 x 40km and a 2 x 80k yet within the maximum speed of 16kph.

All horses in the top five in each class were then blood tested, a very expensive exercise for NERA (Namibian Endurance Ride Association) as there are no laboratories in Namibia. Marianne won her 60km novice class, only her second Endurance ride and she doesn’t have a horse at home. Babette, Raik and Ingeborg completed successfully in the 40km class, Ingeborg was really pleased with her horse, Markee, as it was his first competition. Once the horses were settled, fed and their legs treated with a cooling gel it was time for lunch, shower, swim and a well-deserved snooze.

Presentation took place at 7.00pm for all classes on both days. It was fabulous to sit on the veranda acknowledging all the riders’ achievements whilst watching the African sunset with the game grazing in the distance. We all then partook of game steak, chips and salad for dinner before a final check on the horses and a grateful return to bed. There was ample time the following morning for a communal cooked breakfast

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we then took the horses for a walk in-hand before loading up to travel back to Okapuka for lunch. In the evening all the horses were taken for an hour’s walk around the tracks before their dinner and a well-earned rest.

The following morning Ingeborg, Marianne and Babette took part in a safari ride, on some of Ingeborg’s other horses. I cried off as my back was too sore so had a swim and lazed about the pool until it was time to start my long journey back home.

Would I do it again? You bet! It is tough competing in the heat and altitude of Namibia but so rewarding, especially with such an experienced team behind you.

Planning to go back in 2019 after I’ve completed a couple more 80km’s on home turf. Marvellous experience, I wouldn’t have missed it for all the world. All the riders were so friendly and supportive and they, like us, really love and care for their horses.

It was great to see so many men competing, both white and black, a rare occurrence in the UK. Just don’t underestimate the climate like I did. For further information contact me or ‘In the Saddle’.

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BAILEYS HORSE FEEDS A FAMILY AFFAIR went on to be placed 4th in the Epsom Derby, that same year, and was retired to stand at the National Stud. Fate took a turn for the worst when the horse went down with grass sickness; he survived but his stud career was severely curtailed.

His legacy is the subsequent investment in manufacturing technology that his winnings allowed, giving Baileys a major boost in its production capacity.

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THE BEGINNINGS

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Paul Venner (now Executive Chairman) and George Knowles (now a main Board Director) founded Baileys Horse Feeds with the idea that they could fill a gap in the market, by providing the first ‘non-heating’ horse feed. Both partners had strong ties to the equine world, both having been keen horsemen and maintaining an interest in racing and polo respectively. Armed with Paul’s production know-how, George’s sales background and a product they felt would sell, they embarked on their horse feed venture.

That was back in 1982, and their ‘nonheating’ product was Baileys No.1 Cooked Cereal Meal, based on the bread that was already passing through the plant to produce ground bait and greyhound meal. Gradually, the horse feed business began to take over the plant and it adapted accordingly. With the installation of a cubing facility, Baileys branched out into non-heating cubes and the horse feed market began to develop.

Baileys joined the industry at a time when it was still regarded as an agricultural concern, and the concept of a coarse ration had barely been imagined. The majority of horse owners were happy feeding straights and forage, or making their own bespoke mixes in their feed rooms. The industry has moved on since then, and Baileys has very much been part of that development.

Liz Bulbrook joined Baileys in November 1986, and as Director of Nutrition, she still holds the responsibility of developing new formulations and improving existing formulations as technology and developments in nutrition occur. From the success of their new products, in particular Top Line Conditioning Cubes, Baileys were able to continue their development at an ever-increasing rate.

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Today, Baileys is very much in the hands of the next generation as Paul’s oldest son, Jo, is Managing Director and his youngest, Simon, is Sales Director.

George’s daughter, Minty Knowles, is Development Director and is responsible, within the Marketing Department, for all the advert, literature, packaging and digital media design elements. There are couples within the company, including Marketing Manager, Jane, and her Export Manager husband, Mark Buchan, as well as Richard and Tracy Barrett who oversee a “satellite” production site in Hampshire.

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What’s important about so many of the people behind the Baileys brand is that they are true horse men and women, with many of them not just owning horses but actively competing, racing and breeding them. This means that we’re familiar with the practicalities of keeping and feeding horses, we know the challenges our customers face and we understand their needs.

WE’RE FORWARD THINKING

Just because we’re “horsey”, it doesn’t mean we don’t keep up with the times – our nutrition team, led by Liz Bulbrook BSc (Hons), constantly review the latest scientific research, into feed technology and equine nutrition, and apply relevant developments to our product range.

We are also proud to include a range of naturally produced feed additives, including yeast cultures, prebiotics and chelated minerals, all of which have been proven to bring real nutritional benefits.

With our continuous investment in production technology too, the “science behind Baileys” truly is of the highest calibre.

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our meticulous production techniques, means that a bag of Baileys really is different from a bag of feed from another manufacturer; the digestibility is outstanding, so your horse gets more per scoop, with a balance of nutrients that means a Baileys-fed horse stands out with a glossy coat and superb muscle tone.

We always stick to consistent formulations, which is why we can confidently print a list of ingredients on each bag or tub, and our high production standards apply across the entire range. We also manufacture to a strict code of feed safety and our premises are accredited to the Universal Feed Assurance Scheme (UFAS) which means our production methods and conditions are carefully controlled and conform to EU and UK legislation governing animal feedstuff manufacture. Our feeds are also monitored for the presence of specified naturally occurring prohibited substances (NOPS) as defined by the rules of racing and the FEI.

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We believe we provide the best nutritional support service in the industry and often invest a lot of time with individuals, ensuring they understand how best to feed their horses for their long term benefit. The launch of Ease & Excel, last year, brought a real boost for the brand/company with its low starch, yet high specification, formulation. This month sees the relaunch of Performance Balancer to sit alongside Ease & Excel as a low calorie option for horse prone to gastric ulcers as well as the perfect option for all working horses who hold weight easily.

Our web site has always been a “go to” source of practical information and feeding advice and a pending revamp will see it become useful, modern nutritional resource as well as offering clear product and stockist information.

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With the wealth of knowledge and experience behind Baileys’ products, it’s hardly surprising they are so effective and so well respected. Our team of nutritionists is also available to offer no obligation, practical advice and to help you explore all your feeding options. They can be contacted during office hours by phone or email, certainly won’t advocate change for the sake of it and may simply reassure you that you are doing the right thing. For friendly, practical advice, the Baileys team are hard to beat and, as well as answering your calls and emails, spend many hours on the road visiting yards or giving talks to riding and pony clubs.

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EQUINE MUSCULOSKELETAL STRESSES & STRAINS WHAT ARE THE BREAK-POINTS? Dr Martin Moore

Any animal’s survival depends on it maintaining structural integrity of its bones, muscles and tendons I’m going to focus on the equine skeletal structure, and particularly the long bones which are the “levers” that do most of the work and are subjected to the highest forces in the sports horse. Long bones are complex, mostly composite, structures. For “engineering” considerations, the critical 24

properties of these structural elements are: “Strength”, measured by the force required to break (fracture) the element (long bone).

“Toughness”, measured by the relative amount of energy needed to fracture the element.

“Stiffness”, measured by the force is required to deform the element by a set amount (so, the greater that force, the “stiffer” the element.

These depend on both the characteristics of the material of the element, i.e. bone in this case, and on the dimensions and shape of the element.

An approximate “hands-on” comparison to long bones is bamboo cane. Bamboo has strength, toughness and stiffness similar to the bone material of long bones, and cane bamboo has a similar cross-sectional structure. Imagine a 50mm diameter bamboo cane and you will have some idea of the long bones in a horse’s skeleton, and some idea of the forces needed to disrupt its integrity.

For a horse standing on a level surface on all four hooves, the total force exerted on the legs is the gravitational force acting on the mass of the horse, and divided, approximately equally, between the four legs. However, the foot of a galloping horse hits the ground at a speed of about 5m/s (18kph) and this causes a ground reaction force which is transferred to the limb. The energy associated with this force transfer is dissipated as the foot slides in the contact and penetrates into the surface, and by force-deformation reactions in the limb bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

The ground reaction force reaches its peak about 0.04seconds into the contact time, a very fast shock loading which causes the contacting limb to vibrate at about 30 times/second (about the same as the string of a piano’s lowest note).

These quantities for equine skeletal forces and shocks depend on gait and speed and to a lesser extent on surface type and incline/decline. Horses are relatively upright on their limbs, so the force transferred to the lower limb bones is close to the ground reaction force, but this force increases as speed increases as shown in Figure 1. The maximum force recorded is 2.5 to 3 times the static gravitational force for forelimbs, and about 2/3rds of this for hind-limbs. The question is “Are these forces sufficient to

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fracture an otherwise healthy lower limb long bone?”, and the answer is “No”. In fact, the forces shown in Figure 1 over a speed range 20 to 40kph, typical for competitive endurance riding, would provide a loading “safety factor” of between 4 and 5.5 against the strength of equine long bones. Catastrophic fracture of healthy limb bones during endurance competition would occur only if the forces were very much higher, for example resulting from a trauma caused by a ground obstruction or impact. However, we should not discount other factors which may include pre-existing damage to the long bones.

Most people engaged in sport will be aware of repetitive stress and strain injuries to human musculoskeletal structures, and the horse is similarly prone to damage caused by repetitive stresses and strains.

To put the scale of repetition in context, typically in a 100km endurance ride a horse’s limbs will be subjected to between 25,000 and 35,000 stress repetitions.

Surveys suggest that 70% of racehorses have experienced some degree of stress fracture, usually in the metacarpal, metatarsal and canon bones, and Figure 1. Peak Forelimb Force vs Speed

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s with sport horse energetics and locomotion, most of our knowledge of equine musculoskeletal mechanics has come from studies over the past 40 years. The science of “biomechanics” of animals (including humans) combines understanding of biological systems, the properties of biological materials (tissues) and mechanical engineering.

In the late 1600’s, Galileo predicted that the skeletal elements of animals would be more robust as the size (mass) of the animal increased. A combination of evolution of the skeletal structure, through survival of the fittest, and the engineering principle of “overload” safety factors explain this characteristic.

Any animal’s survival depends on it maintaining structural integrity of its bones, muscles and tendons under peak and repetitive forces from locomotion.

These are normal forces that vary over a wide range of speeds and during defensive and evasive manoeuvres. It is the “overload” safety factor that enables animals in the wild to go beyond these peak forces occasionally, and not break long bones or tendons. For animals in sport, including humans, their structural integrity may be challenged more frequently by peak and repetitive forces which are higher than those experienced in nature, effectively reducing the overload factor. Musculoskeletal tissues do have the ability to respond to the higher demands of training and performing over time, by increasing their bulk and, therefore, their ability to withstand higher forces, but this response is neither instantaneous nor limitless.

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Their cause is a process called “fatigue” which is fracture after

multiple cycles of stresses and strains much lower than required to fracture the bone in a single application. Fatigue is a process of slow crack growth with every application of strain; a wide range of structural materials, biological, natural and man-made, are susceptible to fatigue failure.

Figure 2 illustrates the fatigue behaviour of equine long bones. Strain is plotted against the number of cycles to fatigue fracture, and two “strain” ranges are indicated, typical for young racehorses and for horses at speeds up to 30kph for endurance rides. The much higher strain range for young racehorses in training is related to both the age of their bones and high speed gallops training. The result is that fatigue fractures might be expected in the range of 10,000 to 100,000 cycles. For the lower strain range, at endurance ride speeds, fatigue fractures would occur only in excess of 1,000,000 cycles.

Figure 2. Long Bone Strain vs. Cycles to Fatigue Failure

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of cumulative damage that may have occurred when the horse was young, and similar to that for the strain range in young racehorses. These higher strains are a result of the lower stiffness of developing equine long bones; that is a consequence of a combination of lower stiffness of younger bone material and of lower bone bulk in young horses. The long bone stiffness does not peak in horses until about the age of 7, and is 80% of peak stiffness at age 2, and 90% at age 4. So, as suggested by the incidence of long bone fracture in racehorses, fatigue damage accrued during the training of young endurance horses may instigate catastrophic bone fracture later in the horse’s career. Such fractures will still depend on cumulative damage from repetitive strain cycles, and, therefore, on the type of training, at what age it starts and the total of both competitive and training cycles.

These estimates of the possible mechanisms of skeletal long bone fractures in sports horses, and specifically in endurance competition, are based on data from healthy horses and on models which represent typical mechanisms of bone failure. As with all species, individual animals rarely conform to any norm. At the beginning of this article, I raised the point that animal skeletal development and condition depends on the forces to which it is subjected through both training and competitive exertions. These may well lead to the development of sub-critical bone damage which may lie dormant and only become significant later, perhaps only when the bone is subject again to repetitions of elevated strains. As the forces on and the strains in the long bones of sports horses increase as speeds increase there will be an associated reduction in the “safety factor”.

Because we need to consider a “population” of horses with a range of responses, we might expect the occurrence of long bone fractures to increase with increasing speed. Even if these incidences are low, the fact that they may be significantly reduced at lower speeds and through training regimes that result in lower limb forces and repetitions, suggests that some modifications in our (human) behaviours will minimise these incidents and lead to improved sport horse welfare.

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PROFILE

SILVER ZOURRA

Winner of the Arab Horse Society Performance Horse Awards, Endurance Section and Overall Champion Pure Arab 2016

A Profile from Nicky Sherry

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o, what a year for Zourra culminating in winning the Endurance section of the Performance Arab Horse Society Awards and claiming the Champion Pure Bred Arab section, winning the Dinsdale Memorial Trophy. This trophy is awarded by the Arab Horse Society to the Pure-Bred Arab gaining the most points in performance disciplines. This is all disciplines across the board and each horse can gain points competing in more than one discipline. Zourra won this award by points gained entirely in endurance rides which I am not sure has been done before – but don’t quote me on that and I am sure somebody will put me right on this. The trophy will be presented to her at the Arab Horse Society Show in Malvern on 29th July.

Now this will be an interesting occasion, as anybody that knows this little feisty mare will know that patience is not her greatest asset! So, the Show Ring will be an interesting experience for us all, I feel.

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is (I hope) that Zourra is going to become a Mum. The lucky Dad is Paul Simmons stallion, - Zayin Zachilles, who besides being a very successful race horse, also competes successfully in endurance. This husband was chosen with great care. I have known Paul for quite a number of years and have great respect for him, both in his racing and endurance careers not forgetting of course his stud and breeding programme.

So, when Paul approached me last year and told me he had just the husband for Zourra – that got me thinking!!

It has been a very hard decision to take this new path with Zourra, as she is a bit of an adrenaline buzz to me and we have both so enjoyed competing. Zourra is very competitive as any who competed against her will know. I have never ridden a horse that is so light on her feet and so sure footed. Her paces are to die for and so effortless, as well as being pretty speedy!

Many photographs that have been taken by the on-course photographer show her with not a foot on the ground! She can drop her pulse in a vet gate faster than you can take it, and many a time it is just as fast as we

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can get the tack off that we can present her.

She is a very cold person and it is rare we pour much water over her, in fact you are more likely to see her well rugged up even on a warm day.

She knows her job inside out, but I hasten to add it has not always been like that. We spent many a season right at the back, starting rides well after everybody had left, in fact it was a complete season before Zourra realised that there were other people competing in CER’s. As I have said she is a feisty little mare and I needed to get some sense into her before we started going faster. I was lucky – Zourra and I came to a working agreement!

However, once Zourra realised it was a race, she was not going to be left out of the party! And many seasons later I only now get on her back a few minutes before the start as she has no patience, wanting to get on with the job in hand, and will spend the whole time leaping in the air and plunging around trying to pull the reins through my hands (which actually she will do the whole way round).But she knows her job and I have to bow to her knowledge and at times it is easier to let her have her way and just go with her - I think by now after owning her for more than 10 years, I have to trust her just a bit and appreciate that she knows the sport as well as me.

I have deviated a bit here from the original purpose of this article! So how did Zourra actually win the trophy? To be brief, she won 3 CER’s, 1,2 Day 136km, and 2 x one day 100km’s – and she won them quite convincingly. She also had several 80km GER’s to her credit all Grade 1’s, and a 64KM GER also a Grade 1, and this was enough to take her to the top of the tree.

I have never ridden a horse that is so light on her feet and so sure footed I am very proud of this little mare, she has achieved many good results though her career so far and I am now hoping will be successful in her next career, but I will so miss riding her – perhaps one day again!!

And because I am so proud of her and her achievement this article is dedicated to her entirely.

The photography is of Zourra and me on our way to winning the 136km CER at Three Rivers in 2016. Photography courtesy of AGC Photography.

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40 YEARS OF ADDICTION ENDURANCE JUNKIE, JULIE MARTIN

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can’t really believe that it is 40 years since I did my first endurance ride, the years have gone in a flash.

So many rides and different horses

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that I never would have dreamt of when I first started. I was a typical town rider not getting my own horse until I started work and saved up for one, bought something totally unsuitable as it was all I could afford but that started me off on horse ownership and I have never been without one (or more) since then. I had no experience of riding in the countryside and after finding a copy of Ann Hyland’s ‘Beginner’s Guide to Endurance Riding’ in the local library was inspired by the description of the Golden Horseshoe and that became my dream.

It was a couple of years before I did my first ride as there were very few in the north at that time but there was a Golden Horseshoe Qualifying Ride which was also a sponsored ride open to everyone 32km or 64km which was not far from me so I entered this on my 15hh Arab x Connemara 5 year old, Mystic Spice. In for a penny in for a pound I did the 64km and this is the map we got for the ride: There were no other instructions and the markers consisted of a blue disc to turn left, red turn right and white straight on and these were only at the major junctions. There were no reassurance markers along the route but everyone seemed to find their way around, although the speeds were probably less than they are now. We did this successfully and raised quite a bit of sponsorship. This ride reappeared as the Endurance Horse and Pony Society Brantingham ride for several years.

A very nice ride with some wonderful dry valleys, but I think the roads in the area got a little busy.

The other main ride in the north was the British Horse Society Long Distance Riding Group Northern Championship 80km ride from Thirsk racecourse. This was held in October and you had to do a 50km qualifying ride to be able to enter. Oh how naïve and ignorant I was, this seemed so simple.

I entered my first qualifying ride in July 1977 at Llanfynydd. Coming from the Vale of York where my training ground was completely flat with hump back bridges being my only hills this was quite a challenge. There were also other obstacles to be overcome: sheep, stones masquerading as sheep and WATER. The latter was my downfall as we had never met any sort of water, apart from puddles, and my little mare was not going anywhere near it especially running water. I think I must have spent at least half an hour trying to get her through a stream, horses came and went and still she would not go, eventually she decided to go and made a flying leap landing in the stones at the other side cutting her fetlock. Managed to get to the half way hold where we were advised to stop to prevent the wound getting any worse. Commiserated with Margaret Miller whose horse had a bad girth gall – both out on our first attempts. Lesson one

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prepare for different terrain; sent my mare away to be educated about going through water.

My second attempt was in September at Rolleston Park and was much more successful, but certainly no preparation for what was to come in October at the Championship. I did work hard following the advice in the books I read to get my horse fit but advice was quite different then and knowledge of endurance very limited.

I entered the ride in high hopes and full of enthusiasm. I didn’t know many people and so rode the first part of the ride on my own, we then caught up with a group of riders, who unknown to me were very experienced, and my little mare got caught up with the herd and went along much too fast for our training. I realised that she was struggling and so pulled back and let them disappear into the distance. I got off and led her for a while to help her recover, when I felt she was sufficiently rested I got back on and continued. We finished within the time and passed the vet but with a very tired horse.

Lesson two ride your own ride, don’t get dragged along by others; lesson three more work needed for fitness. I was inspired by the fitness of the experienced horses and vowed that next time my horse would look like theirs at the end of a ride.

The end of my first year had taught me a lot and I was looking forward to coming back better prepared the following year, but horses being horses plans can change. During the winter my little mare developed various allergies and the vets advised not riding her for a season. The decision was made to put her in foal and turn her out for a year. The search was on for another horse to compete on as I had well and truly been bitten by the endurance bug – so begins another story and more lessons to be learnt.

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SNIPPETS FROM THE BLOG

Catriona Moon shares some of her thoughts as she works towards Race Day on 17th June, as 1 of 12 riders to take part in a 1 mile 1 furlong flat race round the Knavesmire at York Racecourse to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, kindly sponsored by Best Western Hotels.

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am absolutely stunned with the amount of support and generous donations from so many of you. Some people have donated more than once having come good at the bookie! THANK YOU all so much, it means an awful lot. Riding out is coming along steadily, stirrups are getting shorter, lots of different horses ridden and the continued support and patience from all at Ruth Carr Racing.

Equiciser sessions at Jack Berry House with coaching from Russ Garrity are certainly causing some muscle aches; possibly

headaches for Russ though!

Yogi Breisner came to Ruth Carr’s to watch us all on the gallops and give us feedback on how to improve our riding skills and so help improve the performance of the horses. It was an amazing opportunity and an incredibly insightful morning. A massive thank you to all who made it possible. Most people would go for a posed photo with such an amazing trainer, but not me, as I hate cameras.

Angela managed to catch me unawares though and I have to say that as much as I hate photos of me, this one really is a favourite!!

When you lose your mojo and wonder how you are going to keep going with working, struggling to learn to ride a racehorse, training hard to pass your fitness and riding assessment, as well as fundraising and general life. Well, they say a picture is worth a thousand words, and finding a photo you have never seen of the person you are doing this all for can really put things back into perspective. The photo is of my amazing grandma, Doreen Palmer, at my parents’ wedding reception. I miss her so very much but I know she’d tell me to be strong and get on with it!

Seem to have dragged my mojo back to life, though a small muscle tear in my shoulders is a bit of a stress this close to assessment day... am hoping that intensive physio, strapping and sheer determination will see me through! The show must go on after all! It has been lovely getting to ride out in the glorious sunshine and the horses are loving turnout with no rugs on again.

Wow! Amazing amount of exceedingly generous donations in the last couple of

days. Thank you very very much. The shoulder is grumbling slightly but it has got through a torture session on the equiciser at Jack Berry House and riding out 2 mornings so fingers crossed it will stay quiet until after assessment day... I had a slightly eventful time on the gallops one morning this week... involving a detour off the gallops for a quick check of the crops... luckily there was no parting of the ways... luckily as the ground sounded pretty solid...

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IWALKER

By Tracy Thompson

STANDING ON MY OWN TWO FEET!

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he Lindum Festival of Endurance has always been the highlight of my year and Lindum 2016 was very special as I rode each day accompanied by my son Jamie. We had a great time and enjoyed the varied routes through the forestry and beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds.

We did a different class each day but sadly had to miss the last day as we were invited to a Wedding Do on the Saturday night.

We had almost finished the ride on Saturday and were just trotting up the road to the racecourse when a car came past with a big piece of flapping plastic. In a split second Jamie’s pony spun around and he was hung underneath Cossack style. He was past the point of no return and hit the deck but was soon on his feet with nothing worse than a scuffed chin and a few bruises. The marshals caught his pony and helped him back into the saddle and we rode across the racecourse.

Thinking we had escaped quite lightly we untacked the ponies and headed down to the vetting with them. As we went through the stable yard a wheelbarrow toppled over and clipped my pony’s hindquarters. She leapt in the air and landed on my foot and in the 30

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process learnt some new language!

My foot looked a bit of a mess but knowing we were cutting it fine for the wedding we vetted the ponies and headed back to Yorkshire. Back at home my outfit for the wedding was somewhat unusual: the dress was OK but the only thing I could fit on my feet was slippers!

By Monday my foot was still a mess and as I have very limited sensation in my lower legs and feet I decided to consult my GP. I saw the practice nurse who dressed the wound but did not seem too concerned so I carried on as normal and did a couple of Endurance Rides.

By the end of the month my foot

IWALKER no longer resembled a foot and I decided to go back and was referred for X-rays. These showed pretty serious damage and I was told I needed urgent surgery. I then had to wait for scans and appointments and surgery was finally arranged for early February.

The consultant explained that I needed forefoot reconstruction surgery and that it might be up to 4 months before I could weight bear. In a fit of depression I decided to turn to Google and the joys of internet shopping. First on my shopping list was a cast cover so at least I would be able to bath or shower. I then began to consider what I would need post op in order to be able to manage at home. I am lucky enough to have a stairlift that was left to me by an elderly friend but my main concern was how I was going to get around. My previous spinal injury means I walk with a stick and my balance is not good, so I was concerned about how I would manage on crutches.

My internet search introduced me to knee scooters and I quickly ordered one and it arrived a couple of weeks before my operation. This was just as well as my ten-year-old son promptly claimed it and was soon terrorising the neighbourhood.

Looking on one of the chat forums I spotted a comment about iWalk and was fascinated. I contacted Jerry at PeglegsUK and found him very helpful and before long the postman was delivering me one.

My operation went well and I only had to stay in hospital one night; despite my reservations the physio sent me home on crutches and I felt very insecure. I was told I had to rest for the first fortnight and had to keep my foot elevated for 50 minutes out of every hour. This was torture and resulted in me consoling myself with more internet shopping; I was soon on first name terms with the guy from Yodel. The knee scooter worked well as a means to get around the house and thankfully the novelty had long since worn off with my son.

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As soon as the fortnight was up I decided to tackle the iWalk. Initially I thought it looked very complicated but the instructions were very straightforward. With the help of my husband we set it up to fit my leg which is an important step and worth paying attention to.

The leaflet advises practising in a safe place and I thought it would take me ages

I thought it looked very complicated but the instructions were very straightforward to get away with it. I was also concerned that my balance issues might mean I was an unsuitable candidate to try one. My misgivings were short lived as it just felt totally natural. It is so well designed that within a few seconds it feels part of you. I started off with a walking stick but was soon fine without and discovered the more you

lean into it the more secure you feel.

Once the iWalk is set up it is easy to get on and off without any assistance and it can be done very quickly. The joy of being back on two feet is amazing and it gives you total independence as you can carry things whilst wearing it. The best bit of all is that wearing the iWalk enabled me to do things with the horses and despite not being able to ride at least I could get involved.

The downside was the constant quips of “Where is your parrot?” or “Have you forgotten your eye patch?” I also gave a couple of close friends a heart attack when they spotted my video on facebook and thought I had had my lower leg amputated!

The knee scooter was also very useful but was not as portable as the iWalk. I think the most important thing was the benefits the iWalk had in terms of rehabilitation. My consultant was thrilled because although I suffered muscle wastage in my lower leg the iWalk ensured that my upper leg muscles stayed in shape.

I think it is a great shame that so few people have heard of them and if you are unfortunate enough to suffer a lower leg injury have a look at www.peglegs.co.uk.

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he original iWALKFree was invented by Canadian farmer and motorcycle racer Lance Matthews when he broke his heel falling off his barn roof and then further developed by Californian entrepreneur Brad Hunter into the iWALK 2.0, which was half the price and much easier to use. The original iWALKFree was introduced exclusively into the UK in 2010, after Jerry Jones, Director of Bear Products Ltd, discovered it when he broke his ankle in Val d’Isere, on an icy pavement with his skis safely on his shoulder. He hated elbow crutches and was looking for an alternative, when he was told about TV chef Simon Rimmer presenting a cookery spot on an iWALKFree after he ruptured his Achilles Tendon. The company had a huge worldwide boost when Harrison Ford was photographed using the one Jerry supplied him after a door fell on him and broke his leg when filming his last Star Wars film at Pinewood Studios.

RACY, WITH SALLY TOYE, ON HER KNEE SCOOTER

IWALK ENABLED TRACY TO BE MORE ACTIVE

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YOUNG RIDERS

Not Out! Sally Mellor wrote to Endurance magazine recently, to ask about statistics for Young Riders

My daughter Katy has completed 79 competitive Endurance Rides with EGB (over 3500km) and never failed a single ride!! This is a much better success rate than mine and I wondered if it is indeed some kind of a record? I thought it might be of interest for the EGB magazine....

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e thought it would indeed be of interest, and perhaps spark some more articles from Junior and Young Riders, to tell us about what they have achieved.

We asked Sally to tell us more about how Katy had reached this milestone: Katy is very modest about her achievements, and reluctant to promote herself in any way, but she agrees that her progress through the Junior and Young Rider ranks might inspire/encourage other young riders to take on the challenge of endurance riding.

Katy is 18 now and has recently started at Harper Adams Uni, studying Agriculture.

She did her first 31km competitive Ride in April 2008 (age 9) on Angelina Ginny 12.2hh (age 5), whom she had tamed, backed and trained herself.

Katy and Ginny went on to complete 46 Rides together without a single fail. Notable achievements were; (see middle panel) Katy has been an Advanced rider since June 2011.

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Silver at GHR Exmoor Experience 80km 2010 Gold at GHR Ex Ep. 80km 2011 Silver at GHR Stag 116km 2012 Completion at GHR 160km 2013 and Top Lady, Top Mare, in atrocious conditions on Exmoor. (1 of only 2 finishers!!)

Part of the winning England Squad at the Home International in Ireland 2012 First 80 km at Ludlow in 2011.

In 2010 she completed 5 competitive rides on her 12.2hh Mounted Games Pony, Talponciau Jaunty and passed them all.

In 2013 she backed and trained 5year old 14.2hh Arab, Sahir Opulence and brought him up to Advanced level by 2015. Sadly he was kicked at one Ride and needed stitching and he retired at another Ride after horse fly bites, but otherwise he passed all of his competitive rides. The pair were part of the winning England Squad at the Home International in Scotland.

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Katy has also competed Quantock Willoughby (our bottle reared orphan foal from the Quantock Hills). They successfully completed two Rides together in 2015.

2016 was a quieter year whilst Katy tackled her A levels.

In 2016 Katy rode one ride on Vlacq Diamond Sprite for Annie Ings.

The same year Katy also rode Sue Higgins gorgeous mare, Aberllwyds Another Rose, to victory in the YR 80km CER at Cirencester, with a very exciting racing finish.

This year she has competed Terry Maddens Krayaan Nasser at Cannock Chase gaining his first ever Grade I and has been asked to compete at FEI level for the first time.

So far, a total of 3,564 km ridden on 7 different horses, without a single fail. I am very proud of Katy for this astonishing record, which surely demonstrates her equine intuition and understanding of her horses, creating a wonderful, successful, enjoyable partnership at all levels.

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ine members of Whaddon Chase branch of the Pony Club successfully passed their Intro to Endurance badge at a rally held on 8th April 2017. Members ranged in age from 5 years old to 21 years old (and even the mums managed to learn a lot about a sport that was totally new to most of them).

Marston Vale Forest Park kindly offered the branch the use of their parking area and dedicated 4km off road horse trail for the event.

Members started with a theory session led by Nesta Maskell (Welsh Team chef d’equipe) – talking about the equipment they needed, how the event runs and giving everyone a chance to try and find a heart rate on a pony, using both stethoscopes and heart rate monitors.

After this everyone had a chance to practice their trot ups before they set off on their ride, which was ably led and coached by experienced member, Bryony Parsler. The group was very lucky with the weather, which was beautiful and everyone had a wonderful time; some were even heard chorusing nursery rhymes as they trotted round the park!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF NIKKI PARSLER THE TRAINING RIDE

TROTTING UP

THEORY WITH NESTA

VETTING

CHECKING HEART RATES

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NORTHUMBERLAND AND TYNESIDE Wark Forest Pleasure and Training Ride

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unday 7th May saw good riding conditions for the Endurance GB Northumberland and Tyneside group’s Wark Forest Pleasure and Training Ride with a choice of 16km or 21km routes. The day started overcast and cool, with just a fine misty drizzle and warmed up as the morning wore on. After an unusually dry spring the going was firmer than in some previous years, an advantage on some of the smaller tracks and fields which can be soft.

As always in a working forestry area the route planner’s task is to negotiate the changing conditions from year to year as areas are under active felling and tracks can be resurfaced with varying results from the rider’s point of view. The initial outward portion was somewhat stony; two barefoot horses were retired by their riders, but after the first checkpoint the tracks improved and the pace picked up. The 21km route had some long grassy canters in the middle part of the route, before re-joining the return route to the venue. By kind permission of Lewis and Susan Watson, who relocated stock and created open gateways on their busy working sheep farm, Rose’s Bower, a large section of tarmac was bypassed. They also provided overnight accommodation AMANDA SMITH & RICHARD SPEARS

and stabling for two of the riders in their self catering facility.

It was the second ride of the season for local group member and EGB National PR and Marketing Committee member, Victoria Mercer with her 11 year old grey gelding Only Paddy. Victoria has been a lifelong rider, with one gap of about 10 years, and is relishing having resumed riding again. Her main career has been in IT, but she has worked as an event groom and as an event photographer in the past. Paddy was originally acquired with eventing in mind, but fairly soon after acquiring him he began to show reluctance to jump. The cause turned out to be a combination of kissing spines and some arthritic changes in his hocks. Fortunately neither condition have ruled out suitable exercise, so with veterinary support, local injection steroids, systemic biphosphonate and careful management, he continues to enjoy an active life with lunging and schooling to keep him supple, and has taken to endurance with obvious enthusiasm.

Victoria will be producing a regular blog on the Endurance GB national website, describing her progress as an experienced horsewoman, but novice endurance rider.

The first instalment will be available soon at https://endurancegb.co.uk/main/Blog The fastest time for the 21km, by quite some margin,was achieved by Angela Johnson riding Bright Destiny with a speed of 14.65 kmph. In the 16 km the fastest times were Rosemary Granger riding Dutch and Alison Williams on Peaches with 11.67kmph. Rosemary said “We had a great time with Alison’s little Peaches and my old boy Dutch both striding out and making excellent time on the 21km ride. Dutch has had his share of health issues over the last few years so it was a delight to see him enjoying himself and keeping up such a good pace!”

This year Paul Axcell the group chairman stepped in to organise the ride, when it

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transpired no organiser was available, and it was nice to see so many enthusiastic thanks on the groups Facebook page.

Paul replied, saying “Thank you everybody for your comments about Wark today. these things are always a team effort. So my thanks to Jackie Axcell, Janet Lennard, Peter Carter, Lisa Johnson and her family and Diane Holmes for their help. As usual at our rides we were also supported by Raynet Northumberland Group and our Medic Alistair Myers who thankfully had nothing to do all day but read his book.”

Group Committee member Ali Lawson said “Overall this ride illustrates both the typical joys and the potential pitfalls of organising a ride, and the way in which a group comes together to make a successful event. It also shows as our reliance on, and gratitude for, the help and kindness of local people. In addition to the cooperation of local landowners and the Forestry Commission, we are lucky to have R & H Scott Haulage clearing their yard to create parking for the trailers and lorries.

The lovely folk of Stonehaugh open up their community centre to provide the ride secretary’s base and serve the most delicious and reasonably priced cooked breakfasts and hot drinks to hungry riders and helpers.

We are lucky as a group to have a number of folk who are either no longer endurance riders themselves, or perhaps couldn’t ride on a particular date, but continue to support the group by regularly turning out as checkpoint marshals, gate openers and even our official photographer Eileen Charlton.

Eileen also encountered a group of off road motorcyclists, who when she explained the nature and route of the event were most obliging and happy to alter their plans to avoid the horses.”

The next Northumberland & Tyneside EGB group event is Titlington Pleasure and Training ride on Saturday 24th June.

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sometimes unnerving for novice horses with the echos around the empty building, but a bit warmer for the vets and helpers! The going at Wadebridge was dry and the usual muddy tracks good going, although some tracks in the forestry were rutted where machinery had been working. Colquite in early May provided spectacular vistas through the Estate woods carpeted with bluebells, even more stunning than in 2016. This popular ride enjoyed full entries in all classes, with the route winding through the woods on virtually perfect mud tracks as well as along the hard tracks running parallel with the river Camel, which is also popular with walkers and cyclists.

The Golden Horseshoe ride is, at the time of writing, imminent, being run by SW members with help from Wessex with excellent entries in the competitive classes, and a full to overflowing Pleasure Ride class. All fingers are crossed that the dry weather sees fit to stay for the duration of the ride!

Next on the SW programme is Boconnoc, a major 2 day ride with classes for all levels of riders and horses, through the beautiful Boconnoc Estate near Lostwithiel in Cornwall.

Many riders enjoy camping and corralling their horses overlooking the lake and parkland.

Penpont, Brentor and Camelford will complete the SW programme of competitive rides.

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outh West endurance riders have had an unprecedented dry season so far....

Pleasure Rides on Dartmoor from venues at Meldon near Okehampton in early March and Haytor in April enjoyed sunny if somewhat chilly days, with entries full and riders using these early rides for training as well as enjoyment. A total of young Pony Club riders enjoyed their first taste of endurance at Haytor with further ambitions to go to the PC Championships at Kings Forest on 27th August.

The Competitive season kicked off with Wadebridge ride held at the wonderful Royal Cornwall Showground. The vettings are carried out in a large covered building,

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FUTURITY

THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT FOR ENDURANCE FUTURITY GRADUATES by Jo Claridge

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towards International qualifications in the 2017 season.

Manichee, Krayaan Dilman, Iman, R Ali Bey, Hanson, LVA Maximus, Dantist, Silver Zaanif and Sylvan Magician have all sired our Open group.

Crabbet, Arabian racing lines, and black American showing lines all feature here – proving their worth as talented equine athletes in a variety of spheres.

Similarly the group so far registered and having completed their first Novice rides again include the same bloodlines – certainly ones to watch out for in future Endurance rides.

Of course the valuable youngsters have to be partnered with talented and supportive riders who can sympathetically develop their potential as they start and proceed through their endurance careers. What is more satisfying for the breeders who carefully planned their conception than to watch their development and success in their chosen sport.

All credit to the partnerships that recognise the value of these precious bloodlines and celebrate their success in the years to come.

Having distributed the Futurity Graduate Rosettes (sponsored by Phoenix Field Arabians) to all of those who have successfully completed their first ride at each registered Endurance GB level I have been delighted to receive feedback on the progress of some of these horses. Please do contact me if you have further information or photographs of your endurance horses which can inform further tracking and articles. Rosemary Attfield of Hornshill Farm will be awarding trophies to those Graduate competition horses

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gaining the most competitive points in the 2017 season, so that is something to look forward to.

The youngsters attending the BEF Futurity evaluations who have not yet registered with Endurance GB or having completed their first Novice ride by the end of 2016 will be tracked and their rosettes distributed at the end of the 2017 season if appropriate. There are some very interesting bloodlines appearing in their pedigrees.

Very sadly I have to report that the lovely young stallion AmberGambler tragically died recently – my condolences to Laura and Louise Graham.

Jo Claridge, Phoenix Field Arabians brightonwaterfarm@yahoo.co.uk

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he influence of Arabian performance horses in the Sport of Endurance is undeniable. The British Equestrian Federation first included evaluations for young potential Endurance Horses in 2009, recognising them as talented equestrian athletes.

The majority of the entries include Arabian blood. The results of each year’s evaluations are available on the BEF website and my interest is in tracking the “Graduates” who were evaluated as foals to three year olds and who have subsequently gone on to be registered with Endurance GB and started their Endurance careers – proving that they are successfully doing what they were bred for. As the research so far is only complete to the end of the 2016 Endurance GB season it does not include those who are too young, have not yet been registered with Endurance GB or have not yet successfully completed their first novice ride.

Tracking them is the task for 2017! Full details of the Scheme can be found on the EGB website https://endurancegb. co.uk/main/More/Breeding Armed with only the sire and dam I recognise certain bloodlines that are appearing in the scheme, and certain stallions and mares that are proving their worth in this performance sport. I am sure that Arabian enthusiasts will be able to add lots of information to mine and hopefully this work will extend as the years go by, creating a valuable database of competing Endurance horses whose potential was recognised at the BEF futurity evaluations as youngsters. The data is limited so far but hopefully more breeders and owners will get involved in enhancing this relationship between the BEF and Endurance GB. Our first Graduates to successfully compete at all four Novice, Open, Advanced and International levels are Bonanza Bin Shuwaimeh, Yawl Hill Maverick, Sheer Bliss, Yawl Hill Pollyanna, Penhwnllys Samala De Mon and Vlacq Journeyman. They have all excelled at FEI level and noticeably scored first and higher first premiums at their original Futurity evaluations.

Coming from proven endurance / performance bloodlines they fly the flag for the sport. Chantaz, H Tobago Shuwaimeh and Vlacq are names that all endurance riders will recognise.

The graduates achieving Advanced level qualifications reflect the value of Crabbet blood in the very successful young stallion Silver Zenif, Chatanz and Tae Waele horses. They are all heading

FUTURITY ENDURANCE GB FUTURITY GRADUATES Horse

Sire

Dam

Born

Futurity Score

EGB Level

Bonanza Bin Shuwaimeh

Chatanz

Shuwaimeh Danah

2007

8.39

International

Yawl Hill Maverick

H Tobago

Burrowshot Lass

2008

8.82

International

Sheer Bliss

Risebridge Diesel

Pharaoh Samantha

2008

8.1

International

Yawl Hill Pollyanna

Shuwaiman Al Bahrain

Burrowshot Lass

2009

8.43

International

Penhwnllys Samala De Mon

Caederwen Starlight Express

Cwytai Samiha

2009

8.14

International

Vlacq Journeyman

Vlacq Khazad

Vlacq Simbelmyna

2010

8

International

SA Sared Spirit

Crystal Magic

Rossiah

2006

8.07

Advanced

Callista

Yucateco III

Amaranta VIII

2006

7

Advanced

Riyah Raquassah

Krayaan Dilmun

Indian Nuhra

2007

8.75

Advanced

Silver Zenif

Lutfi Pasha

Imperial Silver Lace

2007

8.75

Advanced

Egyptian Whirlwind

Fiyah Pheonix

Isna

2007

7.82

Advanced

Ty Shute Golden Savannah

Chatanz

Safwa

2009

8.46

Advanced

Buckleberry Habiba

Toman

Ter Waele Hanan

2010

7.73

Advanced

Simeric Solaman

Manichee

Sunset Gold

2006

8.13

Open

Kastano Kuriaki Aberamenito

Vlacq Khazad

Kastanos Alogo

2007

8.46

Open

Hamra Bint Krayaan

Krayaan Dilmun

Hazzina Bint Kray

2007

8.25

Open

Shuwaiman al Kebir

Krayaan Dilmun

Shuwaiman Bint Warda

2007

7.93

Open

Bordesley Golden Ayanna

Prince Iman

Legend Indian Shadow

2008

8.59

Open

Ali Shamahl

R Ali Bey

Shahlua

2008

8.68

Open

Seren Hanau

Hanson

Shadowed Gold

2008

8.43

Open

LVA Troy

LVA Maximus

LC Tomita (US)

2008

8.04

Open

Desya

Dantist

Khadima

2009

6.47

Open

Peponi

Krayaan Dilmun

Zawadi

2009

8.5

Open

Kaalif

Silver Zaanif

Palma Benay

2010

8.53

Open

Sylvan Illusion

Sylvan Magician

Illuminate

2011

9.01

Open

Bordesley Golden Iman

Prince Iman

Bordersley Silver Moonshine

2008

8.39

Novice

Aberllwyd Ibn Phariz

Phariz

Rosegay

2008

8.38

Novice

Three Lows Destiny Too

Warrens Hill Destiny

Duiker Homebred

2008

8.07

Novice

Avonbrook Silver Augury

Marcus Aurelius

Caveland Calypso

2008

7.46

Novice

AmberGambler

H Tobago

Bright Dreamer

2009

9

Novice

Shadowsfly

Ibn Silver

Shades of Tessra

2009

8.61

Novice

Ali Shaheen

R Ali Bey

Shahlua

2009

6.75

Novice

DD Zafirah Bint Shuwaiman

Shuwaiman AL Bahrain

Open All Hours

2010

8.58

Novice

Grecian Moon

Grecian Idyll

G Pia

2010

7.68

Novice

Nahzira Bint Chatanz

Chatanz

Nahat

2011

8.29

Novice

DATES OF BEF FUTURITY EVALUATIONS AUGUST 2017 DETAILS BEF/BRITISHBREEDING 14 Aug

Valeview EC, Leicestershire

OPENING 01 Jul 2017

15 Aug

Richmond EC, North Yorkshire

OPENING 01 Jul 2017

16 Aug

Myerscough College, Lancashire

OPENING 01 Jul 2017

18 Aug

The College - Keysoe, Bedfordshire

OPENING 01 Jul 2017

19 Aug

Writtle College, Essex

OPENING 01 Jul 2017

21 Aug

Tall Trees Arena, Cornwall

OPENING 01 Jul 2017

22 Aug

Hartpury College, Gloucestershire

OPENING 01 Jul 2017

23 Aug

Solihull RC, West Midlands

OPENING 01 Jul 2017

30 Aug

Catherston Stud, Hampshire

OPENING 01 Jul 2017

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HYDRATION

“WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE, NOR ANY DROP TO DRINK” Our horses, our athletes; we spend much time, energy and expense to optimize their performance and tend to their every need, but what about the other part of the athlete partnership…the rider?

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ow much time and effort do we expend on ensuring that we as riders are fit, healthy, properly fed and nourished…and very importantly, hydrated?

Coming into vet gates, staying overnight away from home…we study how much water our horse has taken in, monitor the intake over the course of the event…you can spot an endurance rider from a mile off…they take great interest in the colour and volume of their horse’s pee!!

But what about the rider? When did you last monitor how much water you drank before an event…during a ride…after a ride? How many of you know how much water you drink on a regular basis, each day? And how often do you think about the colour and volume of your own pee???

Our bodies are approximately 65% water.

We need to replenish that water constantly.

We lose water at an average rate of 2-3 litres a day. We sweat, we urinate, we cry, we use water every time we blink, and with every breath we exhale.

The brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery: 31%.

Each day humans must consume a certain amount of water to survive. Of course, this varies according to age and gender, and also by where someone lives. Generally, an adult male needs about 3 litres per day while an adult female needs about 2.2 litres per day. Some of this water is ingested in food.

Water serves a number of essential functions to keep us all going: A vital nutrient to the life of every cell, acts first as a building material.

It regulates our internal body temperature by sweating and respiration The carbohydrates and proteins that our bodies use as food are metabolized and transported by water in the bloodstream; It assists in flushing waste mainly through urination Acts as a shock absorber for brain, spinal cord, and fetus Forms saliva Lubricates joints

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But still, we tend to ignore our need for water, allowing ourselves to get quite thirsty, and start dehydrating, before we even consider drinking.

A 2% level of dehydration, which is quite common, can lead to a 10% loss of physical and mental ability.

Can you start to see how this might affect your horse? As you become more tired, you balance and ability to ride competently will be affected to some extent. If you add dehydration to this, you will be even more tired, and you will start to ache.

Add to this the depreciation of your mental ability as you start to dehydrate, and you will compromise your decision making, possibly to the detriment of your horse, and now you will probably also have a headache to contend with.

So, how can you combat this tendency to put the horse first, and forget about yourself?

One of the first elements to put in place, is awareness that optimizing your own performance means that you are far better placed to look after your equine athlete, and to make sensible, thoughtful decisions.

Then think about how you are going to make yourself more aware of water intake, and how you are going to ensure that you do drink regularly.

Tap water is fine, but some people don’t like the taste, so perhaps use a water filter jug, and keep the jug filled up, using the contents frequently.

Add an app to your phone that reminds you to drink every hour.

Carry a bottle of water with you all the time; one of the reasons we forget to drink, is that we don’t have water with us.

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Use an infusion bottle, so that you have fruit in the middle of the bottle, subtly flavouring the water.

Add an alarm to your phone that reminds you to drink regularly.

Drink half a pint of water before you eat. We often mistake thirst for hunger.

Eat plenty of water rich foods, cucumber, melon, lettuce, celery.

Drink a glass of water while you wait for the kettle to boil when you are making tea/coffee.

Try different types of water, mineral, tap, filtered, fizzy, spring water. There really are differences.

Make sure that you always carry a bottle of water in your car. Make sure you change the bottle regularly too.

Start the day, and end the day, with a glass of water…hot or cold, or ambient temperature.

Freeze little bits of lemon or lime or your favourite fruit, in ice cubes, and add them to your water. Cucumber is good for this too.

Or use herbs! Mint is ideal!

Make water ice lollies too!

It is easy to increase your water intake, and although at first it may seem to be a challenge, the benefits of proper hydration are many… pour a glass of water and as you drink it, think how it might improve your performance.

Cindy Russell has a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Coaching, is a UKCC level 4 Coach, BHS Accredited Professional Coach and NLP Master Practitioner

All the latest results from the EGB events WOOTTON (05/03/2017) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr), 12.5kph; Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 13.9kph; Simeric Cassini (Bridie Lydon-Towle), 12.8kph; Tannasg Psyrenkus (Charlotte Chadwick), 13.9kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Angelic Solid Gold (Janine Mccorry), 13.4kph; Harmonized (Chloe Delaney), 12.5kph; Maraday Mystaron (Linda Cowperthwaite), 13.7kph Grade 2: Doonfellin Khamsin (Nikki Brown), 14.8kph; Doylan Lacoste’s Gift (Alicia Reeves), 11.6kph Grade 3: Altin (Linda Reeves), 11.6kph; Buzz (Robert Blane), 11.8kph; Orelie Griff (Christopher Fitton), 12.5kph Completion: Riversdale Bawika (Julie Linder), 11.8kph; Tannasg Psyria (Zoe Wright), 12.6kph 2 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Ltf Jjewell C (Tania Fitton), 11.5kph; Mistletoe (Caitlin Birkitt), 11.8kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Marouk Du Caprice (Claire Wertheimer), 12.8kph; Sabi Waseem (Simon Hutton), 15kph Grade 2: Aberstwyth Gwynfor (Hayley Oliver), 11.7kph Grade 4: Dns Ronaldo (Rachael Atkinson), 12.4kph; Hs Prosper (Emily Mchugh), 12.4kph; Syrus (Samantha Bowkett), 13.9kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Absolution (Karen Morgan), 11.7kph; Tyler (Debbie Sadler), 10.1kph Grade 2: Crookbank Fairy Queen (Becky Ryland), 10.4kph; Great Endeavour (Danni Foster), 9.4kph; Jvl Sergeant C Marshall (Lisa Robson), 10.9kph; Mk Marcella (Nicola Chappell), 10.9kph; Penny 2000 (Ann Featherstone), 10.1kph Grade 3: Oliver (Heather Burchnall), 9.4kph 32kms Pleasure Ride Addiewell Prince Charming (Gillian Bower), 12.5kph; Clonlyon Blue (Tracy Ryan), 9.1kph; Elbrich Fan Wolsum (Cathryn Houghton), 11.9kph; Indyanna (Nicky Clark), 9.1kph; Melody (Tracey Batchelor), 8kph; Ryelands Max A Million (Jamie Houghton), 11.9kph; Silver Serendipity (Kath Lomas-Button), 11kph; Skip (Jacquie Harrison), 11kph; Tannasag Vantage (Sue Oliver), 11.6kph; Wainstones Dainty Lady (Bethany Clarkson), 13.9kph 21kms Pleasure Ride Divine Spirit (Heather Alexander), 10.8kph; Llanidan Heston (Vanda Harrison), 8.8kph; Peanut (Heather Johnson), 8.8kph 15kms Pleasure Ride Castle Hill Harvey (Pam Fromm), 6.7kph; Chester (Victoria Morris), 7.7kph; Eric (Susan Warsap), 6.6kph; Gallardo (Vicki White), 9.7kph; Hillbrook Waldo (Lucy Wild), 10.6kph; Jack (Yvonne Bemrose), 7.7kph; Kizzie (Emma Batcheler), 8kph; Milky (Julie Stafford), 7.3kph; Paddy (Becky Stafford), 7.3kph; Rocky (Caroline Carter), 6.3kph; S P Dakota (Andrea Campbell), 9.6kph; Twywell Jay Cee (Sheila Smith), 6.6kph; Wigwam Sam (Susan Reynolds), 9.7kph CANNOCK CHASE SPRING (11/03/2017) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Dns Ronaldo (Rachael

Atkinson), 12.8kph; Penny Clawd (Belinda Stewart), 13.9kph; Sky’s The Limit (Charlotte Chadwick), 13.3kph; Vlacq Bronze Image (Tricia Hirst), 12.5kph; Warrens Hill Rubyn (Sarah Rogerson), 13kph Grade 2: Vavavoom (Carri-Ann Dark), 13.5kph Grade 3: Hs Echo (Janice CockleyAdams), 13kph; Hs Prosper (Kate Atkinson), 12.8kph; Khalifa B J (Carolyn Livesey), 10.6kph; Red House Lily Marlene (Jacqueline Lloyd), 10.6kph; Sachiya (Mary Stubbs), 13kph 2 eliminations 45kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 14.1kph Grade 3: Trigger (Jane Walker), 12.3kph 2 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bolero Phantastik (Victoria Davies), 13.1kph; Magners Gold (Jane Wyatt), 13.5kph; Sharif El Ra (Samantha Howard), 12.1kph Grade 2: Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 13.5kph; Cumbria Black Kareem (Emily Ferguson), 13.9kph; Oakleaze Farm Czarko (Lauren Mills), 12.7kph; Orlando (Gaynor Jones), 14.8kph; Surplus To Requirements (Laura Graham), 12.9kph; Zamil De Paute (Joanne Bond), 14.9kph Grade 3: Ben Shah (Rachel Judson), 12.4kph; Echo I (Fiona Griffiths), 11.9kph; Hs Jamal (Philip Hirst), 12.7kph; Spanish Heir (Bella Fricker), 14.2kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 16.4kph; Tiffaala (Sally Mellor), 12.4kph Grade 4: Gracielo (Catriona Moon), 14.6kph; Shermans Riva (Charlotte Strang), 13.1kph Completion: Hs Cardinal (Angie Williams), 14.2kph; Hs Shaman (Sue Box), 11.9kph; Hs Wisteria (Sally Farrall), 12.4kph; Vaillant N A (Shanti Roos), 12.1kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Copshawholm Roman Emperor (Jean Spearing), 12.9kph; Desert Flower 1 (Helen Griffiths), 12.4kph; Llain Nidal (Carole Allen), 12.4kph; Sirnunn Magic Mover (Victoria Twelves), 11kph; Yeskan Du Cayrou (Robert Sedgley), 12.4kph Grade 2: L B Armanii (Sarah Ainsworth), 11kph Grade 3: Hs Pieride (Rachel Judson), 12.5kph Grade 4: Dba Montello (Linda Reeves), 11.6kph Completion: Shannon (Philip Cooper), 14.6kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Asia De Bozouls (Gemma Parkin), 12.5kph; Avonbrook Green Rose (Rebecca Bertram), 14.5kph; Becky C (Karen Cadman), 11.6kph; Bonnie Safira (Jennifer Doxey), 12.6kph; Kilteeven Ginger Mist (Lisa Hayworth), 14.3kph; Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 13.1kph Grade 2: Leesview Tobias (Jill Thorburn), 13.1kph; Lovelyhill Stepping Out (Beverley Davies), 10.9kph; Warrens Hill Chiara (Anja Ward), 13.4kph Grade 3: Burfield Court Appearance (Helen Boston), 12.9kph; Debrett (Melanie Bradley), 12.6kph; Llanidan Lambert (Jennifer Allard), 12.7kph; Shafeeq (Karen Roberts), 12.8kph; Sigmunt (Tracey Walthall), 12.6kph; Tullia (Nicholas

Tweedie-Smith), 11.4kph Grade 4: Bodis Panache (Alix Nattrass), 13.9kph; Gb Aliaanah (Amanda Morriss), 10.9kph; Hill Billy (Rachel Knight), 14kph; Miss Kitty (Sarah Bamber), 12.2kph; Sg Esscent (Susan Cox), 12.5kph Completion: Dakaman (Heather Cornick), 10.9kph; Maraday Monique (Rachel Tomlin), 12kph 3 eliminations and 1 retired 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bryneos Alexus (Rachael Chapple), 9.7kph; Corae Weyekin (Heidi Dangerfield), 11kph; Diamond Deal (Stephen Roberts), 10.3kph; Hollyhedge Jakarta (Alexandra Rushton), 11.2kph; Hs Iliad (Sue Bostelmann), 12.6kph; Krayaan Nasser (Katy Mellor), 12.8kph; Talula (Samantha Webb), 15kph; Zayin Indian Fuego (Sue Wileman), 12.9kph; Zayin Zachilles (Paul Simmons), 12.9kph; Zayin Zodiac (Greta Verkerk), 12.9kph Grade 2: Absolution (Karen Morgan), 14.7kph; Bhautika (Rachel Rolfe), 10.7kph; Clonlaras Dubh (Jo Mccormac), 12.3kph; Clonmore Treasure (Antonia Milner-Matthews), 10.9kph; Golden Pride (Lindsey Bones), 12.4kph; Paramal (Helen Gipson), 10.9kph; Rspca Bunny (Lucia Hagans), 9.7kph; Sergeant Pepper (Seren Parry), 9.8kph Grade 4: Bonanza Bin Shuwaimeh (Gabriella Jones), 12.8kph; Little Kira (Adele Roulston-Bates), 10kph; Ohran O Feillion (Timothy Jones), 10.3kph; Psynbad (Sarah Davenport), 11.4kph; Silvretta Awesome (Vicki Seymour), 9.8kph; Spyros (Suzanne Cruise), 11.5kph; Va Milotkha (Kimberleigh Roulston-Bates), 10kph Completion: Blueberyhipolyte (Stefania Gandola), 11.4kph; Ervelough Tomas (Joy Toomer), 8.2kph; Fantasy (Kristy-Rose Hawkes), 9.8kph; Oxnead Argon (Tracy Osak), 11.2kp 3 eliminations 32kms Pleasure Ride Archways Lovada Annie (Julie Dickens); Beresford Sydney (Carol Counter); Cameron (Jane Stewart); Clonlyon Blue (Tracy Ryan); Egyptian Prince (Abbie Mountain); Elbrich Fan Wolsum (Cath Houghton); Indyanna (Nicky Clark); Melody (Janet Thornhill); Messiah (Tracy Pitt); Premier Grand (Sra Hurst); Rebel (Jake Bayley); Rocky (Amanda Hotchkiss); Royal Miss (Andra Dobson); Ryelands Max A Million (Jamie Houghton); Unknown (Jennifer Rand) 16kms Pleasure Ride Attymon Hill (Nicky Toomer); Austa Tequila (Carole Brizuela); Benson (Chris Hunt); Beva (Emma Walbyoff); Blue Bell (Hazel Pridgeon); Brecht Fan Klaeterp (Paula Gallon); Charlie Brown (Grace Littlejones); Chocolate Biscuit (Sarah Davies); Duchess (Audrey McLean); Flora (Lily Rose); Gladstone Blaze (Anne Green); Idyllic (Alison Hinchliffe); Inish Doortan (Amanda Glover); Jarito Nea (Gill Denbigh); Joanne (Sarah Childs); Kheilesha (Pheobe Fricker); Maesyfelin His Lordship (Louise Seal/hackney); Maggie Moon (Christine Ashton); Oxus (Ann Armstrong); Polly I (Carol Fricker); Ruby Tuesday (Natalie Oliver); Seymour Cwmqlos (Maxine Trehere); Styske (Diane

Martin); Zyta (Gaynor Rose) TILFORD (12/03/2017) 82kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bendeks (Chiara Careddu), 12.3kph; Elayla (Katie Bedwin), 12.3kph; Peponi (Christopher Wray), 13kph; Remynisce (Susan Hawes), 11.7kph Completion: Noblemann (Fiona Bloom), 12.3kph 1 elimination 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Rowdy Cow Girl (Sally Jones), 11.9kph Grade 2: Trop Vite Azureen (David Yeoman), 11.4kph Grade 3: Emira Bint Letifa (Sally Toye), 11.2kph 3 eliminations 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Good Morgan (Jessica Sedgwick), 11.7kph; Vlacq Flint Accolade (Heather Weston), 12.2kph Grade 2: Al Raad Bin Jesra (Christine Smyth), 11.3kph; Bevois Bobby (Karen Whittington), 10.8kph; Lady Ace (Lynda Maples), 11.6kph; Vlacq Iceni (Anne Walton), 11kph Grade 3: Cardinal Panache (Viv Coleman), 10.7kph; Dromasque (Leonie Davenport), 10.7kph; Razzle And Role (Frances Brayford), 10.7kph; Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 10.7kph Grade 4: Bismila Al Bozo (Alice Beet), 11.3kph 2 eliminations 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Balfour Dragonfly (Sophia Mccoy), 12.2kph; Binley Silver Spark (Rebecca Gant), 9.7kph; Dennis (Ciara Curran), 11.3kph; Elkana Dancing Moon (Sarah Denham), 10.2kph; Indubitably (Isobel Kellermann), 10.9kph; Kingates Gold (Lorraine Sheerin), 10.8kph; Milo (Sarah Jones), 9.9kph; Miltown Star (Karl Sessions), 9.7kph; Miss Bounty (Clair Hood), 9.7kph; Moonshine Just The Business (Joanne Archer), 10.2kph; Warrens Hill Zhaheen (Liz Ashmead), 11.3kph Grade 2: Carrowkeel Storm (Hannah Sedgwick), 11.7kph; Finny (Lois Cooper), 10.7kph; Joop (Brighe) (Caroline Kendall), 10.2kph; Longcross Velvet (Bryony Parsler), 9.3kph; M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 10.2kph; Seren Capella (Rebecca Pumphrey), 11.4kph; Yethersgill Taliesin (Rebecca Parsler), 9.3kph Grade 4: Baijan (Elizabeth Rowland), 11.3kph Completion: Autumn Flame (Fiona Woodham), 8.3kph; Flare (Diana Stewart), 10.9kph 6 eliminations and 1 retired 16kms Pleasure Ride Abbey Dock (Robert Lister); Balmule Tarish (Gemma Green); Bingo (Emma Connors); Ennis (Susan Thomson); Fawkes (Claire Hersfiwl); Gemini (Sarah Kingsbury); Muphasah (Claire Manville); Orel (Kate Curry); Prins K (Mandy Bannister); Rebel (Selina Tilley); Twilight Lullaby (Caroline Long); Unknown (Unknown); Vodi (Andrea Willmott); Wiscombe Chester (Christine Lister) WILLOW BANKS (19/03/2017) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Tinkerbell’s Image (Nikki Brown), 13.1kph

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1 retired 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Marouk Du Caprice (Claire Wertheimer), 13.4kph; Tannasg Psyches Realm (Rachael Atkinson), 12.6kph Grade 2: Syrus (Samantha Bowkett), 13.8kph; Viniculture (Nicola Chappell), 13.4kph Grade 3: Shannon (Philip Cooper), 13.1kph Grade 4: Jvl Sergeant C Marshall (Rachel Pemberton), 10.1kph; Ricco Esta Artisan (Robert Blane), 11kph 1 elimination 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Mistletoe (Caitlin Birkitt), 11kph; Silver Serendipity (Kath Lomas-Button), 11.5kph; Wainstones Dainty Lady (Bethany Clarkson), 13.8kph Completion: Mk Marcella (Zoe Wright), 10.1kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Fidus Rahmoon (Helen Legood), 13.2kph; Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 12.6kph; Star Hill Sapphire (Claire Mellor), 11.4kph Grade 4: Colmworth Cuthbert (Michael Almond), 11.4kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 3: Hamdan Bin Hamdanieh (Val Swann), 12.1kph 33kms Pleasure Ride Cameron (Jane Stewart); Skip (Jacquie Harrison) 21kms Pleasure Ride Divine Spirit (Heather Alexander); Duke (Yvonne Webster); Lva Troy (Sue Scarborough); Station Fancy (Helena Webster); Wisespares Tempo (Helen Ganney) 16kms Pleasure Ride Arthur (Sophie Van Den Boss); Ballyskeagh Darcy (Rebekah Hirst); Castle Hill Dream (Alison Prior); Castle Hill Harvey (Pam Fromm); Chester (Vicky Morris); Chex Golden Lady (Ian Taylor); Eric (Susan Wasp); Gracie (Lizzie Scatcherd); Green Farm Gwendolyn (Cathy Stacey); Jack (Yvonne Bemrose); Kizzie (Emma Batchelor); Millie (Dawn Hawker); Penny (Nicloa Hawker); Sandtoft Jaffa (Sandra Bodd); Twywell Jay Cee (Sheila Smith) WADEBRIDGE RIDE (26/03/2017) 76kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aurontes (Judy Holloway), 11.8kph; Latek (Victoria Mosey), 11.8kph 1 elimination 51kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Ty Shute Golden Savannah (Saffron Bishop), 10.5kph; Ty Shute Meadow (Sarah Bishop), 10.5kph 51kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Cotswolds Amirah (Freya Gallichan), 10.3kp 38kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Desert Kudoss (Ginny Gidley), 13.4kph; F F Alpha Orionis (Dace Sainsbury), 14.4kph; Hs Chiara (Annie Joppe), 13.1kph; Mirjana (Gill Plumbley), 14.3kph; Requiem (Will Kittow), 12.8kph; Rowberton Raindance (Joy Savage), 11.8kph; Sovereign IV (Jessie Lethbridge), 13.2kph Grade 2: Ac Latifa Amirah (Tanya Southworth), 13.4kph; Khatanga (Linda Barnes), 14.8kph Grade 3: Duchy Mimosa (Martin Voysey), 12.3kph; Hs Ecuador (Christine Cameron), 13.6kph; Jameela Johara (Nicola Sherry), 13.1kph;

Tresmeake Bay (Megan Seedhouse), 14.1kph Grade 4: Al Askari (Keelie Dowker), 12kph; Bey Sharim (Anya Langmead), 12.8kph; Sheridan (Kay Jones), 12.8kph 38kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Brechfa Danster (Kim Hicks), 11.8kph; Foxhills Double Crown (Naomi Saunders), 11kph; Jaaristo Spritzer (Julia Holtom), 11.6kph; Mellway Royalblue Diamond (Abigail Chisholm), 10.3kph; Mhs Matata (Amanda Satchell), 12.7kph; Mis Me Kensa (Carolyn Thomas), 10.9kph; Molly Dancer (Alana Bauer), 11.8kph; Roe Atheer (Joanna Chisholm), 10.2kph; Rs Alijah (Victoria Ham), 13.4kph; Samson (Ann Jobson), 11.8kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 12.5kph; Zeus (Sheila Penhaligon), 11.8kph Grade 2: Aeolian Cariad (Valerie Kemp), 11.8kph; Eskar (Kirsty Wiscombe), 14.4kph; Gorgeous Girl (Jenna Ede), 11.9kph; H S Emilio (Sarah Tanner), 8.9kph; Pavots Dreamboy (Selina Burger), 11.5kph Grade 4: Blaize (Rebecca Townsend), 10.2kph; Kachine (Carrie Francis), 11.8kph; Todhill Trafalgar (Lenice Bell), 10.2kph 6 eliminations 38kms Pleasure Ride Al Asheb Zameel (Sarah Hancock); Autumn Reflection (Sarah Keeley); Blue (Tam Russell); El Borann (Helen Newton); Jessie (Debbie Glover); Rhea (Honor Farley) 16kms Pleasure Ride Aja Equimox (Wendy Hardy); Arthur (Amy Sellwood); Bakeburn Tune (Lorna Bevan); Banjo (Caroline Ellis); Billy (Sharon Peter); Bobby-Jo (Naomi Beasley); Bramble (Lynda Beer); Bright Flash (Clare Lycett-Smith); Buddy West (Kerrie Rogers); Charlie Brown (Vicki Barry); Chatly (Zoe Brown); Chloe (Amy Whell); Connor (Jennifer Dunstan); Curlew Roxette Flower (Vezna Pazkon); Delmare (Cara McLaughlin); Emmersbrook Rosella (Sophie Murrish); Golden Ballerina (Siobhan Howard); Harvey (Sarah Buscombe); Harvey (Rose Ellison); Jimmy (Teresa Page); Just George (Laurenda Eathorne); Kevin (Tara Jones); Lonestar Follie (Jade Saunders); Maddy (Trudy May); Maisie (Andrea Rowe); Max (Jayne Townsend); Minstrel (Vivenne Terry); Miss Flip Fllop (Rosie Wadebridge); Molly (Imogen Daniel); Monarch B (Tamsin Bunt); Mummys Boys (Claire Sleeman); Patron de Faust (Mary Marshall); Phantom (Hannah Lloyd); Ralph (Louise Wakeham); Rio (Kerry Friend); Rockstar Kevin (Dana Walton); Roxy (Rebecca Moncaster); Roxy (Christy Hunt); Sir Ifor (Sarah Pursall); Sol (Megan Urell); Swift (Rosemary Buckler); Taro (Ros Gamble); Taurus (Sofia Wells); Texas (Tanya Mingo); Top Secret VII (Peter Murrish); Tredellans Talisman (Jan Bowerman); Walkure (Julia Williams); Whispering Velvet (Emma Nash); Whoopie (Anne Steemen) 4 eliminations WENTWOOD FOREST IN SPRING (26/03/2017) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Rv Golden Flame (Sj Scrase), 11.7kph

Grade 4: Nyrobi (Sally Hall), 12.4kph Completion: Echo I (Fiona Griffiths), 12.4kph; Magic Powers (Valerie Bradshaw), 10.7kph 1 retired 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Distance Oasis (Heather Whiteley), 13.7kph Grade 2: Druimghigha Lantana (Andrea Champ), 11.4kph; Surplus To Requirements (Laura Graham), 11.4kph Grade 3: Argentina (Rosemary Henderson), 11.1kph; Hs Etro (Janice Cockley-Adams), 12kph Grade 4: Muna Bint Shuwaimeh (Stephanie Cole), 11.1kp Completion: Druimghigha Luxor (Louise Johnson), 11.5kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 11.3kph; C S Corinthian (Claire Richards), 14kph; Druimghigha Shimoni (Christine Nicol), 13kph; Penhwnllys Seline De Mon (Helen Barrett), 13.7kph Grade 2: Aberllwyd Briar Rose (Alison House), 11.7kph; Diving Belle (Amanda Tovey), 14kph; Fantasia IV (Tricia Hirst), 11.4kph Grade 3: Pstylistic (Gillian Campbell), 14kph Grade 4: Crystal Magic Star (Lauren Mills), 14.9kph; Maidendale Legacy (Raylene Steptoe), 10.3kph; Tarick Al Hfifa (Alex Tennant), 11.3kph; Vlacq Diamond Sparkle (Charlotte Saunders), 11.4kph Completion: Raphael (Heather Giles), 10.4kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Maksun Angel (Julie Mckeown), 11.2kph; Sam’s Magician (Sarah Davenport), 14.5kph Grade 2: Cha Cha Cha (Emma Griffiths), 12.2kph; H Nadir (Karen Greig), 10.3kph; May Boy (Sarah Oatley), 11.7kph Grade 3: Cherry Cottage Lad (Zoe Powell), 11.2kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Indian Princess (Karen Jones), 13kph; Llanidan Lambert (Jennifer Allard), 12.1kph Grade 3: Golden Gigolo (Deborah Edmond), 11.1kph Grade 4: Ali Shamahl (Heather Caddick), 10kph; Marl Joclyn (Laura Robinson), 12.1kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Cobra (Wendy Gover Fromm), 11.2kph; Copper Head Road (Rebecca Stapley), 9.5kph; Deliva Crianza (Lindsey Walters), 11kph; Lucky Streich (Michael Bates), 10.3kph; Warrens Hill Faridah (Lesley Dunn), 9.7kph Grade 2: April (Kim Conroy), 9.3kph; Blackie (Danielle Glaister), 11kph; Maesmand Jack Daniels (Susan Goodfellow), 9.6kph; Nohilly’s Lad (Rosemary White), 10.3kph Grade 3: Pioneerstud Gold N Psylk (Denise Nancarrow), 8.8kph Grade 4: Daisy (Lorraine Jayne), 10kph; Sa Sacred Spirit (Ann-Marie Pelc), 8.8kph Completion: Connie’s Boy (Alyson Williams), 9.6kph; Narin Nelly (Emma Machin), 9.5kph 2 eliminations and 3 retired 28kms Pleasure Ride Ennis (Susan Thomson); Jongleur (Pippa Morris); Springlee Bay (Kerri Costello) 1 elimination

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20kms Pleasure Ride Altivo 1 (David Hawes); Annasach Cherish The Ladies (Joanna Hall); Miss Tiggywinkle (Sara Williams); Obi (Wendy Bolter); Remynisce (Susan Hawes) GRAFFHAM DOWN (02/04/2017) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Al Raad Bin Jesra (Christine Smyth), 11.7kph; Tannasg Psyches Grace (Ollie Holman), 11.4kph; Vlacq Flint Accolade (Heather Weston), 11.3kph Grade 2: Moonshine Just The Business (Joanne Archer), 11.3kph Grade 3: Inferno (Alex Tennant), 11.6kph Grade 4: Jjohara R (Simon Richardson), 11.3kph 44kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Cwyrtai Sharif (Victoria Ham), 10.8kph; Eight Acres Kismet (Alison Robinson), 10.5kph; Eternal Deja Vu (Charlotte Robinson), 10.5kph; Magdy (James Dickinson), 10.7kph; Razzle And Role (Frances Brayford), 11.2kph Grade 4: Derry Spirit (Miranda Kavanagh), 10kp Completion: Sadhira (Shelley Bates), 10.1kph 44kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Nahzira Bint Chatanz (Katie Bedwin), 10.7kph Grade 3: Manwee Crystal Rose (Abigail Cooper), 10.7kph 1 retired 38kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Rowdy Cow Girl (Sally Jones), 13.5kph Grade 2: Lady Ace (Lynda Maples), 11.6kph Grade 3: Red House Shamil (Trilby Herriott), 11.1kph Grade 4: Sg Haneesh (Charlotte Purkis), 11.8kph; W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp), 10kph Completion: Dromasque (Leonie Davenport), 11.1kph; Eba Merlot (Caroline Thompson), 10kph 3 eliminations and 2 retired 38kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Baijan (Elizabeth Rowland), 10.7kph; Ballinamurra Lucy (Karen Titterington), 10kph; Milo (Sarah Jones), 10kph; Sunsational Girl (June Hern), 12kph Grade 2: Elkana Dancing Moon (Sarah Denham), 9.1kph; Maakedye (Amy Parcell), 9.4kph; Miltown Star (Karl Sessions), 10kph; Miss Bounty (Clair Hood), 10kph; Morpheus (Donna Turner-Irwin), 10.5kph; Phargo (Tracey Mallon), 10kph; Quartz Du Montoeau (Gilly Adcock), 10kph; Time To Tango (Charlotte Deragon), 9.4kph; Tylands Kumar (Isabel Lee-Elliott), 10.2kph Grade 3: Clonmore Treasure (Antonia Milner-Matthews), 9.4kph; Cobra (Wendy Gover Fromm), 9.8kph; Joop (Brighe) (Caroline Kendall), 9.1kph; Marco Fresco (Fiona Wright), 10.2kph; Sf Ambassadors Amir (Sally-Anne Filtness), 10kph Completion: Autumn Flame (Fiona Woodham), 8.8kph 3 eliminations 38kms Pleasure Ride Worth The Stretch (Rebecca Northover) 26kms Pleasure Ride Beau (Julia Smales); Bertie (Abigail Gant); Binley Sparkling Gilt (Amnda Barton); Buzz (Peggy Tooley); Cuckoopen Merlin (Rebecca Loescher); Extreme Opportunist (Deborah Martin);

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Foxhills Saxon (Georgina Wheeler); Killurney Lad (Stephanie Cryer); Lord Roseberry (Lucinda Gray); Solcna Hirondelle (Joanne Wakeling); Taylors Flicka (Barbara Moorhouse); Teddy (Katie Barton); Vodi (Andrea Willmott) 1 elimination 16kms Pleasure Ride April Moonlight (Jackie Pascoe); Barna Peit (Phillipa Stamp); Barngate Hippolyta (Judith Yarnold); Baronsdown Rendez-Vous (Trudeke de Munck); Ben Utah (Emma Moffat); Bingo (Emma Connors); Brown Bread Rescue Beeches (Christine Glendenning); Casphia (K Ash); Cherry B (Louise Deacon); Clyde (Fiona Mullick); Danauay Henrietta (Charlotte Roberts); Dennis (Shani Moyle); Dylan (Claire Napper); El Azraff Amirah (Kristina Pettit); Enya (Bev Wadge); Gs Almeria (Andrea Newby); Hm Bugatti (Sarah Jane Carey); Hughes Fancy (Anne Murray-Smith); Justin Lagden Lane (Sarah Mitchell); Kiltacky More Hercules (Jackie Leftwich); Kirmali (Marie Bennett); Lady Rhubarb (Lynne Proudfoot); Levi (Emma Rose); Merlin (Greta Crompton); Midnight Revel Lightening (Camilla Erskine); Mignight Junior (Melanie Wheadon); Monty (Ali Rummey); Quantum Zeus (Unknown); Rannoch (Jeanette Hopkins); Rebel (Selina Tilley); Shaunies Sunshine (Amanda Cartwright); Sokkull (Phillipa Pringle); Sparky (Jan Ames); Summer (Leanne Lomford); Twilight Lullaby (Caroline Llong) HARDYS RIDE (08/04/2017) 81kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Copper Head Road (Rebecca Stapley), 12.6kph Grade 3: Pstylistic (Gillian Campbell), 12.2kph 1 elimination and 2 retired 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Abu Rukomet (David Yeoman), 13.7kph; Druimghigha Shimoni (Christine Nicol), 13.9kph; Treasured Moonbeam (Karen Jones), 11.9kph Grade 3: Rudi (Susannah Sadler), 11.3kph 3 eliminations and 1 retired 43kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Sateer (Geraldine White), 12.2kph Grade 2: Alouhn Shecu (Nicki Smith), 12.4kph; Beewitched (Peta-Jane Field), 12.1kph; Dilmun (Annie Joppe), 12.5kph; Dubai Valentino (Tristan Bishop), 11.6kph Grade 3: Bey Sharim (Anya Langmead), 11.9kph; C S Corinthian (Claire Richards), 11.6kph; Golden Dream (Ylva Mowatt), 11.1kph Grade 4: Chiquita Princesca (Amanda Nicholson), 12.5kph; Jameela Johara (Nicola Sherry), 11.5kph; Keryel Lotois (Abigail Chisholm), 10.7kph Completion: Press To Reset (Hayley Gilmore Andrews), 11.2kph 43kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: May Boy (Sarah Oatley), 11kph; Nuraletta (Judy Holloway), 11.5kph Grade 2: Sam’s Magician (Sarah Davenport), 11.6kph; Tylands Froley (Sarah Bishop), 11.6kph Grade 4: Roe Atheer (Joanna Chisholm), 10.7kph Completion: Ac Latifa Amirah (Letitia Pickles), 11.7kph; Des’Brie (Jenny Newby),

11.1kph; Eskar (Kirsty Wiscombe), 12.9kph; Kallista (Paul Simmons), 11.1kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Silver Zaanif (Diana Rundle), 11.3kph; Zayin Encantado (Jenny Pierson), 11.3kph Grade 2: Aa Talika (Veryan Barneby), 12.8kph; Khartoum With A K (Nikki Malcolm), 10.8kph; Vlacq Iceni (Anne Walton), 12kph Grade 3: Cs Chimera (Zoe Hyslop), 12.3kph; Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 11.5kph; Majestic Omar (Barbara Coombs), 12.5kph; Thunder Storm (Nesta Oliver), 11.1kph Grade 4: Firyuza (Annette Hansford), 10.8kph; Ieschia (Angela Cron), 12.3kph 3 eliminations 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Almost All (Malcolm Greenaway), 10.5kph; Byfleet Nicky (Brenda Henney), 11.7kph; Coco (Kamash Al Ayed), 11.5kph; Dizzy Miss Lizzy (Robin Everson), 11.1kph; El Borann (Helen Newton), 10.1kph; Jaaristo Spritzer (Julia Holtom), 11.4kph; Lindance Hanzah (Susan Speed), 11.3kph; Woodstock Rocky (Sarah Madgwick), 11.7kph; Zafhir (Morag Webb), 12kph Grade 2: Arvorek Cerys (Tanya Southworth), 10.3kph; Baijan (Elizabeth Rowland), 11.5kph; Cuckoopen Merlin (Peggy Tooley), 9.9kph; Danygaer Rhyfelw (Rebecca Tooley), 9.9kph; Foxhills Double Crown (Naomi Saunders), 11.5kph; Hs Belita (Maxine Golledge), 10.4kph; Mallards Wood Corunna (Frances Hall), 10.3kph; Texas King Clover (Mark Brown), 11.7kph; Tiptoe Hobnob (Tracey Organ), 12kph; Wootonheath Sandstorm (Hannah Shadbolt), 11.7kph Grade 3: Blakeswater Wilfred (Sarah Davenport), 12kph; Flicka (Barbara Moorhouse), 9.9kph Grade 4: Hs Cicero (Libby May James), 10.4kph; Paragon Hb (Clare O’shea), 9.9kph Completion: Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 12kph 1 elimination and 2 retired 33kms Pleasure Ride Blue (Tam Russell); Brownbread Easter Rabbit (Sally Rowe); Extreme Opportunist (Deborah Martin); Jac (Barbara Baker); Lord Roseberry (Lucinda Grey); Murphy (Karen Burch) 1 elimination 27kms Pleasure Ride Albinoni (Jill White); Ballybeg Grey Mist (Joanne Shaw); Baraka (Anna Morris); Brogeen Dubh (Karen Caton); Buttslawn Beaufort (Ines Mitchell); Casper (Elaine Swain); Crabbswood Zack (Alice Dearney); Grace (Sarah Clarke); Hunter George (Lydia Grannell); Liberesque Lord Montague (Susan Carne); Marlouf (Jane Hudson); Milkshake (Lisa Bowden); More Than Abell (Chloe Fuller); Moy Hazy Stak (Harriet Wheeler); Nationwide Lend Us A Bob (Joanne Cox); Penstone Nightshade (Natalie Hingley); Pj Farmhill (Nathalie Lieven); Red Robin (Amelia Mae Long); Rowdown Sainty Doll (Paris Wyles); Sultan Sullie (Amanda Martin); Tigre (John Hudson); Todd (Fran Hawkins); Trooper (Julie Box); Woolgarstons Matilda (Justine Grannell DURHAM VALLEYS (09/04/2017)

66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Zarkhruv (Constance Newbould), 13.3kph Grade 2: Doonfellin Khamsin (Nikki Brown), 13kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Ibn Derkisha (Rachael Atkinson), 12.1kph Completion: Cfs Eros (Rachael Atkinson), 12.1kph; Mill Starlight (Julie Banks), 11.9kph; Sulan Electric Prince (Kathleen Mcghee), 11.9kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Clodoald (Clare Thompson), 14.3kph Grade 4: Candy Pop (Alex Ratcliffe), 9.9kph Completion: Bo Busk Cleo (Jamie Shores), 9.9kph; Mistletoe (Caitlin Birkitt), 9.9kph 1 elimination 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Blue Shadow (Lesley Smith), 11kph Grade 4: Bonnie Lass (Barbara Austin), 10.8kph; Serinah (Vivienne Knight), 10.8kph Completion: Guisburn Golden Cobweb (Paul Axcell), 11.1kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Magnifique Design (Lisa Johnson), 9kph Grade 2: Rusadia (Ann Speirs), 10.1kph Grade 3: Forest In Shalla (Julie Rana), 9.7kph Grade 4: Samba B (Sarah O’neill), 10.9kph; Taylor (Emily Smith), 11kph; True Bud (Kirsten Graham), 11.3kph Completion: A Patchy Joe (Julie Mclean), 9.5kph; Eternal Inspiration (Catherine Grant), 9kph; Indian Sun Breeze (Alexandra Wake), 12.6kph; Prince (Christine Hogarth), 12.3kph; Twister (Pamela Joynes), 9.5kph 1 elimination 33kms Pleasure Ride Divine Dream (Patricia Savage); Izzy (Joanne Simpson); Storm (Pamela Hewitt); Xenon (Ellen Lee) 24kms Pleasure Ride Akira (Norma Thompson); Clorogue Dots (Lynsey Bainbridge); Fudge (Vicky Ainsley); Jonny (Lee Nichol); Major (Leanne Manze); Niall (Emma Luke); Quarryhouse Have A Go (Sue Wardle); Ruby (Anne Gosney); Ryan (Philip Ainsley); Tilly (Rhianne Dixon); Tri Dance (Sue Russell) 10kms Pleasure Ride Alkamy Summer Shadow (Paige Fannan); Brilyn (Sukie Ranken); Caeser (Jo Davison); Derwent Lucky Lad (Jackie Axcell); Ducky (Hilary Sim); Faelan (Susan Carruthers); Jumangi (Catherine Churchill); Lady (Samantha Hodgson); Molly (Cristie Long); Peaches (Alison Williams); Prince (Stephanie Lamb); Prince Samuel (Judith Lane); Rio (Nickola Fletcher); Venus (Adam Storey) 1 elimination THE CLENT HILLS (09/04/2017) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Sa’da Sekora (Gillian Talbot), 11.2kph Grade 4: Silver Zenif (Rachael Claridge), 10.1kph; Simeric Cassini (Bridie LydonTowle), 10.3kph Completion: Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 10.3kph 48kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: H S Ametista (Beth Langley),

11.6kph; Surplus To Requirements (Laura Graham), 11.3kph Grade 4: Barik (Abigail Tennant), 10.3kph; Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 10kph; Royal Marque (Sarah Lincoln), 10kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Seren Rigel (Rebecca Kinnarney), 11kph; Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 12.2kph Grade 2: The Red Viscount (Charis Denham), 11.3kph; Zim Nazka (Jacqueline Lloyd), 11.1kph Grade 3: Aztrantia (Charlotte Fleming), 11.4kph; Bhautika (Rachel Rolfe), 10.7kph; Springlee Bay (Kerri Costello), 10.6kph Grade 4: Blossom I (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 10.9kph; Goldcrest Whitsun Dancer (Camilla Mascall), 10.4kph; Leesview Tobias (Jill Thorburn), 10.4kph; Llanidan Lambert (Jennifer Allard), 10.4kph; Pentlands Eye Spy (Suzanne Chamberlain), 10.3kph; Sheer Bliss (Lorna Kidson), 10.2kph Completion: Bey Dryad (Gillian Hensley), 10.2kph; Cefngarn Carwyn (Deborah Dibden), 10.3kph; Cf Matilda (Susannah French), 10.5kph; Duchy Mimosa (Martin Voysey), 10.3kph; Sg Esscent (Susan Cox), 11kph; Shannon (Philip Cooper), 12.2kph 2 eliminations 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Cobra (Wendy Gover Fromm), 10.4kph; Crabbswood Zelma (Maddy Neill), 10.3kph; Golden Pride (Lindsey Bones), 10kph; Hs Iliad (Sue Bostelmann), 10.4kph; Ruby Tuesday (Natalie Oliver), 9.1kph; Spilsbury Cassidy Kid (Ann Raymont), 10.1kph Grade 2: Clonlaras Dubh (Jo Mccormac), 10kph; Hollyhedge Jakarta (Alexandra Rushton), 9.3kph; Hs Persania (Jessica Griffin), 10.1kph; Lucky Streich (Michael Bates), 9.5kph; Paramal (Helen Gipson), 10kph; Pebblebeach Narolie (Catherine Fuller), 10.3kph; Sequoia Finale (Lois Cooper), 10kph; Yethersgill Taliesin (Rebecca Parsler), 9.4kph Grade 3: Corae Weyekin (Heidi Dangerfield), 10.1kph; Tal Afaar Kd (Lesley List), 8.7kph; Xclusive Am (Hannah Maskell), 10.3kph Grade 4: Bluebell (Hazel Pridgeon), 9.1kph; Bryneos Alexus (Rachael Chapple), 8.7kph; Fold Elite (Karen Cadman), 8.5kph; Montanna (Ann-Marie Pelc), 8.6kph; Pioneerstud Gold N Psylk (Denise Nancarrow), 8.6kph; Real Deal (Hilary Kaye), 12.2kph Completion: Amazlad Of The Hollies (Jacqueline Rushton), 9.3kph; Cadenza Talisman (James Parsler), 10.6kph; La Picasso (Susannah Rogers), 8kph; Rspca Bunny (Lucia Hagans), 8.7kph; Viktoria (Sarah Freeman), 8kph 4 eliminations 32kms Pleasure Ride Archways Lovada Annie (Julie Dickens); Billy (Carolyn Shakles); Celtic Magic (Jane Stewart); Diamond Mr Osk (Sasha Hart); Justin Nobility (Elisabeth Carter); Lilly (Jane Walker); Messiah (Tracy Pitt) 16kms Pleasure Ride Brecht Fan Klaeiterp (Paula Gallon); Calon (Toni Shand); Cwnglo Symour (Maxine Trahearn); Dax (Lisa Chawner); Dunsmore Finlaggon (Alex

All the latest results from the EGB events Ingram); Flora (Lilly Rose); Gladson Blaze (Anne Green); Jarito Nea (Gill Denbeigh); Limited Edition (Carol Counter); Maesyfelin His Lordship (Louise Hackney); Missi (R Bishop); Nohillys Lad (Rosemary White); Oxmead Haven (Amanda Nelson); Safiya (Frankie Turner); Sheep (Claire Chandler); Silvretta Bavarian Breeze (Katie Stevenson); Sir Bodmi (Charlie Turley); Sir Nunn Buckingham Gold (Susan Franklin); So What (Louise Ferguson); Unknown (Tamsin Thalcher); Zyta (Gaynor Rose) KINGS FOREST - DAY 2 (14/04/2017) 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 12.1kph; Fidus Rahmoon (Helen Legood), 14.5kph Grade 2: Sam Valley (Heather Plasted), 13.3kp Grade 3: Kalish (Sarah Ainsworth), 16.2kph; Sa Sacred Spirit (Ann-Marie Pelc), 12.1kph Grade 4: Dakaman (Heather Cornick), 12.6kph Completion: Ja Noor (Susan Speed), 15.1kph 3 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Apache (Jo Mccormac), 13.7kph; Insignia (James Owen), 11.8kph; Zayin Zodiac (Paul Simmons), 12.3kph Grade 2: Zayin Indian Fuego (Sue Wizeman), 12.3kph Grade 4: Crahck (Chiara Careddu), 11.8kph 1 retired 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Inde 2 (Janice Morton), 14.3kph Grade 3: Island Elina (Molly Button), 14.8kph; Laity Red Alert (Rosie Marsh), 13.9kph; Prince Caspian III (Isobel Fleming), 12.8kph Grade 4: Boolagh Betty (Hilary Carr), 14kph Completion: Hawkridge Major (Formally Minstrel) (Tracey Lee), 14kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Castlebar Nadiva (Nicola Thorne), 14kph; Dba Montello (Linda Reeves), 11.4kph; L M Crazy Girl (Nicola Thorne), 14kph; Oakley (Alicia Reeves), 11.4kph Grade 3: G Elinore (Linda Brown), 10.6kph Grade 4: Masri Chemistry (Jo Holt), 12.3kph Completion: Bedouin (Lisa Wilkinson), 13.8kph; Chazan (Victoria Twelves), 14.6kph; Yethersgill Taliesin (Rebecca Parsler), 14.6kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Elmo (Vanessa Woodhouse); Hopleys Atlas (Susan Delve); Joey (Alison Taylor); Negmat Al Hayat (Megan Jennings); Spellbound Dream Maker (Deborah Philpott); Surprise Of Ellies Quest (Sammy Taylor); Wilde Girl (Sarah Bird) KINGS FOREST - DAY 1 (15/04/2017) 120kms 2 day Kings Forest 2-Day GERs Grade 1: Aurontes (Judy Holloway), 14.7kph 104kms 2 day Kings Forest 2-Day GERs Grade 1: Orlando (Gaynor Jones), 14.3kph; Zaferan (Madison Pomroy), 15.6kph Grade 2: Tarick Al Hfifa (Alex Tennant), 14.3kph 96kms 2 day Kings Forest 2-Day GERs Grade 1: Against The Rules (Elaine

Wallbridge), 14.6kph; Angelic Solid Gold (Janine McCorry), 14.9kph 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bendeks (Fiona Bloom), 17kph; Bonnie Safira (Alicia Reeves), 15kph; H S Drift (Carri-Ann Dark), 17.3kph; Hs Talus (Anna Kidd), 15.5kph; Millennium Chorus (Annette Masterson), 16.6kph; Warrens Hill Zhaheen (Liz Ashmead), 15.3kph Grade 2: Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 15.1kph; Ty Shute Meadow (Sarah Bishop), 13.7kph Grade 3: Noha D’havenne (Chiara Careddu), 17kph; Sandlings Popcorn (Antonia Hardwick), 14.3kph; Talek Des Godets (Christine Ryan), 16.2kph; Vaillant N A (Shanti Roos), 13.3kph 1 retired 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Miracle (Tracey Sawyer), 13.7kph; Oakleazefarm Czako (Susan Rich), 17.5kph; Rs Alijah (Victoria Ham), 14.9kph; Strong Rebel (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 13.3kph Grade 3: Hathek (Keighley Pomroy), 13.3kph; Oakleaze Farm Cziko (Louise Rich), 17.5kp Grade 4: Cool Dude (Emma Taylor), 12.7kph; Hs Wisteria (Sally Farrall), 11.8kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Kilteeven Ginger Mist (Lisa Hayworth), 16.9kph; Makuto (Nicki Harris), 14.7kph; Star Hill Sapphire (Claire Mellor), 15.6kph Grade 2: Fidus Rahmoon (Helen Legood), 14.9kph Grade 3: Dakaman (Heather Cornick), 13.1kph; Orelie Griff (Christopher Fitton), 13.4kph; Simeric Sinnaman (Bridie Lydon-Towle), 12.9kph Grade 4: Colmworth Cuthbert (Michael Almond), 15.6kph Completion: Ja Noor (Susan Speed), 15kph; Neverly De Mescam (Lisa Powell), 16.5kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Dba Montello (Linda Reeves), 13.8kph; Ruby Tuesday (Georgina Middleton), 12.4kph Grade 2: Tosca (Emma Davidson), 12.4kph; Worth The Stretch (Aganippe Flyer) (Rebecca Northover), 13.1kph Grade 3: Auberon (Janetta Haverson), 10.9kph Grade 4: Herbert Sherbert (Gillian Hensley), 13.3kph; Ltf Jjewell C (Tania Fitton), 13.4kph Completion: Azarina (Victoria Twelves), 14.8kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Satra (Karen Day), 14.2kph; Cleopatrah (Nicola Thorne), 15.3kph; Surprise Of Ellie’s Quest (Samantha Taylor), 13.1kph Grade 2: Arabis (Nicola Thorne), 15.3kph; Redwings Milky Way (Ella Pomroy), 14.2kph Grade 3: Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 11.3kph; Push The Button (Karen Carr), 14.7kph Grade 4: Kildromin Trump (Lesley Caswell), 13.7kph; Psydona (Tracy Keeling), 17.6kph Completion: Beystar (Ian Fletcher), 15kph; George Bush (Dominic Smith), 16.8kph; Joey (Alison Taylor), 13.1kph; Prince Caspian III (Isobel Fleming), 11.7kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Sa Sacred Spirit (Ann-Marie Pelc), 11.3kph; Silver Prince Sadik (Carol

Chapman), 11.4kph; Sylvan Illusion (Catharine Rideout), 11.4kph Grade 2: Clonlaras Dubh (Jo Mccormac), 14.8kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Negmat Al Hayat (Megan Jennings); Personified (Bryony Parsler); Yethersgill Taliesin (Rebecca Parsler) SOUTHDOWNS FESTIVAL (15/04/2017) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Dromasque (Leonie Davenport), 13kph; Rowdy Cow Girl (Sally Jones), 15.5kph Grade 2: Archer (Leonie Wheeler), 15.5kph; Reena Screena Star (Ollie Holman), 15.2kph Completion: Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 13kph 1 retired 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 14.9kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 17.1kph Grade 2: Bevois Bobby (Karen Whittington), 13.9kph; Sg Haneesh (Charlotte Purkis), 14.3kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Ballinamurra Lucy (Karen Titterington), 13.4kph Grade 3: Kingates Gold (Lorraine Sheerin), 13.4kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Red House Shamil (Trilby Herriott), 13.7kph; Vanquisher (Lindsay Sparrow), 11.9kph Grade 2: Cardinal Panache (Viv Coleman), 13.2kph; Setae (Joanne Hogan), 13.7kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Autumn Flame (Fiona Woodham), 12kph; Carmalite Fennel (Caroline Cooper), 12.9kph; Flicka (Sue Jones), 13.7kph Grade 2: Morpheus (Donna Turner-Irwin), 12.2kph Grade 3: Brynithon Rosie O’hara (Laura Crawley), 12.9kph Grade 4: Gulledo Lady (Jennifer Newman), 11.9kph 1 elimination and 2 retired 33kms Pleasure Ride Colorada (Clare Salmon); Extreme Opportunist (Deborah Martin); Jongleur (Pippa Morris); Kinnard Lad (Sarah Martin); Moneda (Neil GoldieScott) 25kms Pleasure Ride Ana Moutabahi (Emma Purdy); Barna Pete (Phillipa Stamp); Brookdale Look Twice (Kim Carter); Floyd (Anne Gartside); Kiltacky More Hercules (Jackie Leftwich); Kirmali (Marie Bennett); Mac (Chris Judge); Mickie (Julie Sherlock); Penny’s Pebbles (Victoria Whiteman); Royal Man (Paul Carter) 16kms Pleasure Ride Abbey Dock (Robert Lister); B Black Kashmira (Sue Horne); Barclay (Helen Rockall); Biskit (Tracy Hodge); Brownbread Frodi Foxyire (Michelle Surridge); Christina (Catherine Parker); Clyde (Fiona Mullich); Colo (Kamash Al Sayed); Comeen Lass (Alexandra Cornwell); Diamond Storm (Jackie Steer); Dowlands Aramis (Susan Downing); Dunben Garrand (Stephanie Allum); Dylan (Claire Napper); Grey Squire Pearl (Lesley Wilson); Harvey (Catherine Whitall); Hm Bugatti (SarahJane Cares); Jack The Lad (Sandra ?); Justins Lagden Lane (Sarah Mitchell); Lynaire Diamond Rebel (Kass Court); Made To

Measure (Debbie Denny); Marbahran (Julia Watts); Merlin (Greta Compton); Murphy (Beth Crawley); Ned (Suzi Jacobs); Orlagh (Jane Cook); Quantum Zeus (Rosslyn Dixon); Rasikh (Louise Palmer); Shamrock (Jackie McLnobe); Shaunies Sunshine (Amanda Cartwright); Shiloh Rhapsody (Danielle Sercombe); Sparky (Jan Ames); Summer (Leanne Lampard); Tacuma (Eden Seaborne); Thyme Fir A Lady (Trudeke de Munck); Wiscombe Chester (Christine Lister); Zeus (Victoria Goodsell) KINGS FOREST - DAY 3 (16/04/2017) F.E.I. 2star 120kms Kings Forest Endurance Ride 1st: Oakleazefarm Czamak (Louise Rich), 17.9kph; Oso Edith (Tayla Hadzi), 18.6kph 2nd: Dns Ronaldo (Kate Atkinson), 18.4kph; Trop Vite Azureen (David Yeoman), 17.9kph 3rd: Talisman El Nefous (Fiona Price), 16.6kph 4th: Remynisce (Susan Hawes), 16.1kph 5th: Open T’ Offers (Rachael Cratchley), 15.9kph 6th: Druimghigha Lantana (Andrea Champ), 15.9kph 7th: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 15.1kph 6 eliminations and 1 retired 80kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Almaak (Christine Ryan), 22.1kph 2nd: Sky’s The Limit (Charlotte Chadwick), 20.4kph 3rd: Crystal Magic Star (Lauren Mills), 20.4kph 4th: Buckleberry Habiba (Elizabeth White), 16.2kph 5th: Shermans Riva (Victoria Davies), 15.8kph 6th: Bolero Phantastik (Charlotte Strang), 15.6kph 7th: Ty Shute Golden Savannah (Saffron Bishop), 15.6kph 1 elimination and 1 retired F.E.I. 1star 80kms Kings Forest Endurance Ride 1st: L.M. 42 (Nicola Thorne), 23.1kph 2nd: Hs Bellini (Caroline Cowley), 23.1kph 3rd: Shingle Street Speshal (Antonia Hardwick), 23kph 4th: Maraday Mystaron (Linda Cowperthwaite), 18kp 5th: Asia De Bozouls (Gemma Parkin), 17.9kph 6th: Hs Azraf (Pam James), 17.9kph 7th: Sachiya (Mary Stubbs), 16.4kph 8th: Tannasg Psyria (Zoe Wright), 16.4kph 9th: Yawl Hillbilly (Kirsty Wiscombe), 15.1kph 10th: Trust Me Too (Jane Greatorex), 15.1kph 6 eliminations and 2 retired 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Red House Lily Marlene (Amy Boston), 13.3kph Completion: L B Armanii (Sarah Ainsworth), 14kph 1 elimination 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Altin (Alicia Reeves), 14.7kph; W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp), 12.3kph Grade 2: Arabian History (Claire Freeman), 13.5kph

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