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VOLUME 13 ISSUE 3 MAY/JUN 2016

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Katie Bedwin

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FEI RIDE REPORTS

RIDE THE WIGHT

FEEDING INSIGHTS

CONTENTS Views from the Chair News Ride Previews Ride Reports SERC

4 6 8 9 16

Retraining Racehorses 18 Trailer Trials 20 Katie Bedwin 22 Feeding Insights 24 Research Project 28

Groups 30 Management 32 Tried & Tested 36 Book Review 38 Results 40

EDITOR’S COMMENT

s I write this comment, we have just had the results and photos in from the Windsor FEI ride held on 13th May 2016. A beautiful day, despite the flooding that had affected Royal Windsor Horse Show earlier in the week, and a very successful event for the majority of the British riders. Well done to all who took part, and commiserations to those whose day did not turn out as planned. The results and a large selection of photos can be found in this issue. Let’s hope HM The Queen enjoyed the whole event too…the TV programme celebrating her reign and her life was certainly well worth watching, and I can only imagine how wonderful it must have been to take part or to be there as a spectator. We are fortunate to have been a part of the party! With the season well

underway, there have been many happy riders sending in their feedback forms to those that monitor them, and we are very pleased to read how well things appear to be going at rides across the country; a few of the comments received can be found spread through the magazine. We have also been talking to a diverse group of riders about what and how they feed their horses, and we hope that this will give others a little insight, perhaps a little reassurance, about what is available, and what others are doing to optimize performance. Perhaps some ideas to get you thinking and discussing custom and practice! While mentioning insights, do read the profile on Katie Bedwin; a talented and determined young lady, who has achieved such a great deal at such a young age! No doubt there are more

great things to come! Earlier this year EGB in partnership with the Animal Health Trust worked on a survey to assess the health of horses in endurance, and look at what people in general are doing with their endurance horses. We publish the first findings of this report; two further parts of the report will be published on-line in the coming weeks, and we hope to be able to include those in a future issue of Endurance. For the coming weeks, there are many major rides still to come, Lindum, this year hosting the InterRegionals, will soon be upon us, as well as Tugby Anniversary Ride and The Southern championships at Boconnoc, with Summer Camp for the Young Riders… there is much to look forward to and to plan for. I look forward to seeing many of you on the trail.

Cindy

Editor of Endurance Special thanks to Katie’s sponsor Derriere Equestrian Ltd. for providing us with our cover photograph ‘Young Rider 2015 Champion, Katie Bedwin, with Elayla’.

VIEWS FROM THE CHAIR

VIEWS FROM THE CHAIR Dear Members, The season is now in full swing with so many of our members enjoying the national ride programme as well as the many social and training rides organised by the all the Groups. Our member numbers are holding up well and ride entries continue to show increased participation. It is disappointing that we have seen a few rides being cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, but we have seen at least some of them being re-arranged for a later date. In general 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. The success of the season so far has had a positive effect on our finances, with the end of quarter one figures showing an improvement against budget. The Board recognises the need to continue to be prudent, but at the moment we can be cautiously optimistic about the overall results for the 2016 financial year. A few weeks ago four international events at Euston Park were announced. These events are being run by HPower under the direction of Simon Brooks-Ward. HPower run the Royal Windsor Horse Show and London Olympia, to name but two events that are well known to most. Mlore detail about these events will have been announced by the time that this edition of the magazine is published, including the names of the sponsors for the events. Some of you will have noticed a number of improvements in the EGB website and the look and feel of some pages including the membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; accounts page. There are more improvements are planned for later in the year. There have also been some changes to the supporting infrastructure for our IT systems to improve security and reliability. Looking forward to the rest of the season, we have many superb rides ahead, with the National Championships, Inter-Regional Championships, the Northern Championships and the Southern Championships all in the pipeline. There is so much in the rest of the season for all of us to enjoy, so I look forward to seeing as many of you as I can in the coming months. As always making every effort to increase participation in the sport is an important focus to please continue to spread the word.

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NEWS

ENDURANCE NEWS CALENDAR STA R S ! EGB is looking at producing a calendar for 2017..and launching a competition to select the photographs that appear in it. To have one of your photos considered for the calendar, simply take your best shots over the coming months, or check through those you have taken so far this year, then send your pictures to Harry Ingram at the email address below. There are a few simple rules to follow, and make sure that the image is of a good enough quality reproduction (300dpi minimum). The competition is: • Open to everyone apart from professional photographers • Opportunity to win free membership or the cash value (£55) for 1st place. Any photos placed will result in a free ride entry. • Looking for photos that show the ‘spirit of British Endurance’. • Photos will be judged by panel of professional photographers • Calendar will be on sale at the AGM. • Submissions should be emailed to harryingram@endurancegb.co.uk

BETA BRINGS BACK EQUINE

THESIS OF THE YEAR COMPETITION Undergraduate research is being put back on the map thanks to the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA), which is relaunching the prestigious Equine Thesis of the Year competition. This academic initiative, designed to recognise and reward the excellent work carried out by students on equine-related courses, will be reintroduced this year after a three-year break, with participating colleges and universities throughout the UK going head-to-head for a place in the finals. “Innovation, research and original thinking are the life-blood of the equestrian industry and essential ingredients for any thesis likely to succeed in this highly regarded competition,” said BETA executive director Claire Williams. “I am thrilled that the trade

association is to play a key role in showcasing such an impressive collection of study in this way.” Colleges and universities wishing to take part will be invited to submit one undergraduate student thesis. These will be considered as part of a two-tier independent judging process to select the finalists. Students whose dissertations make it through will be called to present their work to a panel of judges and take part in a Q&A session at Equestrian House, Abbey Park, Warwickshire, on 31 October. The winner and runner-up – who will both receive a cash prize – will then be announced. The Equine Thesis of the Year competition, developed by Graham Suggett and Pat Harris in the late 1990s, was last held in 2012. It was hosted

and administered by the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) as a means of recognising the good work done by equestrian undergraduates “There is a tremendous wealth of knowledge stored in the libraries of equine colleges resulting from student undergraduate research,” said Graham. “However, the general equestrian industry remains unaware and we welcome the relaunch of the Equine Thesis of the Year competition by BETA.” Claire Williams added: “We would like to thank the organisations and individuals responsible for helping to make the competition such a success over the years. BETA is extremely proud to have been handed the baton and we are very much looking forward to moving ahead into an exciting new chapter.”

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NEWS

BRAND AMBASSADOR Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds have asked Lancashire rider, Karen Corr to be one of their brand ambassador’s for the next 12 months. Karen has been using their feeds for a number of years and has been very grateful for their support and advice over the past 2 years. Karen and her partner Bond will be concentrating their efforts on 2 horses this year, aiming to get one to Advanced level and another through his Novice qualifications. Squiggle, who featured in most of Karen’s blogs for the RBTeam is going to stud at the end of May to visit the arab stallion, Marcus Aurelius. Karen’s blogs can be viewed at www.rowenbarbary.co.uk/category/ endurance-rb-team/karen-corr

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EQUISAFETY LTD SPONSOR TERRY MADDEN & TAJ PERFORMANCE HORSES Equisafety Ltd the UK’s largest specialist in high visibility equine wear, renowned for creating the most innovative and iconic high visibility attire for horse and rider are delighted to announce that Terry Madden, his team, and his horses will now be seen out and about in a selection of products from their range. TAJ performance horses has been built upon the skill, experience and passion for endurance that his driven Terry Madden for the past 20 years. During this time Terry has taken young horses from unbroken through to advanced endurance horses and has achieved many accolades. In 2003 he gained top national male rider with his now retired

horse Estansa Abu Estasan and has continued to receive top awards with the young horses working through the ranks. Nicky Fletcher MD said: “To be working with Terry, his partner Amanda Jones, team member Josie Ratter-Evison and these amazing horses is wonderful and I am really looking forward to seeing the products used in such a unique environment.”

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MEMORIES OF

Derek Francis Thanks to Belinda Brigg, who sent these memories of Derek: I first met Derek when having breakfast at the Summer Solstice at Plumpton in 1982. I got to know him properly later in the year when he took my brother, Josh, and I, together with my horse as well as his own, to the German Championships at Warendorf. Much later, in 2003, Derek was looking for a rider for his horses and I enjoyed riding out, particularly on Prince Imperial, from his yard at Alfrick where his young horses were trained by Frankie Turley. Driving down to the Mendips with Derek to ride the horses that he kept with Yvonne Tyson, I learnt all about his many other interests. Wildlife photography, motorcycles, gardening and travelling. The highlight of riding for Derek was riding Simba at the Arabian Festival at Fontwell. Josh and I always looked forward to our invitation to his famed birthday parties where he and Susan had open house at their delightful home and beautiful garden in Malvern and I shall always remember his face when we presented him his special 90th Birthday rosette.

P L AT I N U M D E AWA R D 2 0 1 5 As a result of an error in the results for the Platinum DE Award, the trophy was not presented at the Annual Awards Dinner in November 2015. The Platinum DE Award for 2015 is shared by Louise Rich (riding Oakleaze Farm Cziko and Oakleaze Farm Czamak) and Nicola Thorne (riding L R Bold Greyson) and LM 42. The Directors of Endurance GB offer their apologies for this error to the recipients and to the donors of the new trophy, Dark Endurance.

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RIDE PREVIEWS

RIDE PREVIEWS The Golden Horseshoe Ride

Preview by Heather Giles

The iconic Exmoor-based competitive endurance ride is saved and returns for 2017 The Golden Horseshoe ride, held annually in Exford, Somerset, in the very heart of the Exmoor National Park, is the UK’s oldest competitive endurance ride. The first Golden Horseshoe, sponsored by the Telegraph, was organised on Exmoor in 1965 and then in subsequent years at a different venues throughout the country, before returning permanently to Exford in 1974. Over the years Horseshoe has increased in stature to become one of the ultimate ‘bucket-list’ endurance rides and it gives a welcome pre-season boost to inhabitants of the National Park who earn their living from tourism. Historically the ride has been the preserve of the top echelon of competitive endurance riding, requiring a very fit horse and an experienced rider to cope with a ride often made more challenging by the weather. In recent years out-going Ride Organiser, Barbara Wigley, has worked hard to broaden the ride’s appeal, particularly to non-endurance riders and grassroots members of endurance’s governing body, Endurance GB. This has been done with the introduction of a non-competitive pleasure ride which, in recent years, has been a sell-out and the Exmoor Experience two-day event which gives riders at lower levels to chance to participate and sample “Horseshoe country”. The Golden Horseshoe celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015 but with ride manager Barbara Wigley stepping down and no new organiser found, the future of the ride looked in serious doubt and it is not running in 2016. However In the nick of time Jo and Andrew Chisholm of Watervale Endurance, from Lydford, Devon, have come forward to take on the mantle and restore this ‘must-do’ ride to its rightful place in the endurance calendar. The Chisholms are passionate about the sport of competitive NIKKI GILBERT

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endurance riding and have been competing at Horseshoe since the 1980s. Both Jo and Andrew are active within Endurance GB at local and national level however as Jo Chisholm says “We appreciate the size of the task we have undertaken, but felt we owed it to the sport of endurance to keep this wonderful ride going, given that we’ve had so much enjoyment from it over the years. With Andrew’s duties on the Endurance GB board, mine on the EGB South-west committee, and our own horses, we will be kept fairly busy over the next 15 months! We are very grateful to Barbara for organising the ride over the last 9 years, and also for offering us help with her vital local knowledge of Exmoor for future routes for the ride. We would also like to thank the Exmoor National Park for their continued support, along with the local landowners and people of Exmoor. The one major change we will be making is to run the ride over a weekend, whereas previously the ride has been run during the week, and we are hoping this will encourage more riders to participate. As well as this the ride will run with some of the original format along with a modern twist.” The Golden Horseshoe ride currently offers broad-based appeal to riders due to its wide range of classes as well as significant advertising and sponsorship opportunities due to its multi-day duration and its location in the prime tourist setting of the beautiful Exmoor National Park. The Golden Horseshoe website will be re-launched in the near future along with its own Facebook page where news and progress will be updated regularly. goldenhorseshoe-ride.co.uk

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RIDE REPORTS

Young Riders Dominate At Haywood Oaks PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID SAUNDERS

The two FEI classes – CEI 2* 120km and CEI 1* 90km – took place on Saturday, together with the main national class of the weekend set over 80km. All were won by riders under 25. The first to cross the line in the CEI2* 120 km ride was 16 year old Charlotte Chadwick with her 9 year old gelding, Hazelcroft Gosens Tsar. She completed the headline distance with an average speed of 14.07 kph. Charlie was over the moon with her horse, “I cannot put into words how proud and pleased I am with my one in a million horse, Taz. It makes me emotional to know that I trained him to be the horse he is today. Everything I have done from early mornings to late night trainings has now paid off.” There were ten entries in the CEI 1* 90km class, with six finishers. The early leaders set a brisk pace into the first vetgate. However, three horses were eliminated here for gait irregularities, leaving the eventual winner, Harry Ingram (aged 23), to set the pace for the remaining phases. Harry and Bronze Nahdir won by 25 minutes at an average speed of 16.75 kph. The 13 year old Arab gelding is following in the footsteps of his sire, Chatanz, who was also victorious in this class 12 years previously. Harry said of his win, “We were delighted to successfully complete the course, and even better to have come away with such a good result. ‘Ali’ has come back from a year off due to injury and so the result was extra special.” The main national class of the weekend was an 80km Competitive Endurance

Ride ridden against the clock with young rider, Hannah Maskell (aged 15) riding Joyce’s Choice, taking first place at 15.53 kph, just 9 minutes ahead of Kathy Carr with Aberllwyd Femme Fatale. This is the first time this long-running Endurance GB ride has fallen under the organisation of the newly reformed Nottinghamshire Group of Endurance GB. In spite of the extremely rough weather blown in by Storm Katie, the new Committee excelled themselves and the weekend went off without a hitch, “A huge thank you to our band of volunteers. It was a challenging time weather wise but you all rose to it and were utterly amazing! Our sport is run almost entirely thanks to volunteers giving up their time to make the rides happen.” We met with up and coming rider, Charlie Chadwick to hear what the win meant for her and learn a little more about her endurance career. How old are you and where are you based? I am 16 years old and am based in the Staffordshire moorlands on our small holding with 8 horses. Q. How long have you been doing Endurance? I have been doing endurance for 10 years now since I was just 6 years old. Q. What did this win mean for you? The win of the 120km FEI2* at Haywood oaks meant a lot to me as this was the

second ever 120km I have completed and it was such a challenging course. Q. Tell us about your horse, what makes him different to your others? Taz is a 16hh 9 year old Anglo Arab who I have owned for 5 years. He is a testing horse who sometimes, does not behave as I’d liked but at Haywood oaks, he was perfectly behaved all day!! Although I compete 2 other horses of my own, he tops them all as he’s so naughty yet so rewarding! Q. What’s the goal/ dream? My goal for the season, as many know is to hopefully complete one more 120km ride to gain my qualifications for the European young riders championships in Portugal in September. Q. What tip would you give someone starting out in the sport? For anyone coming into the sport of endurance, the only tip I can give them is to keep trying and never give up. This was my 5th attempt at this distance and it made it more special to me the fact that I never gave up. Q. What’s next for you? Next up for me is my first trip abroad to Ermelo in the Netherlands in 2 weeks hopefully! I will hopefully be taking taz with my brilliant team consisting of my Mum Ruth, Dad Craig and boyfriend, Todd.

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Braving the cold at Kings Forest Kings Forest near Thetford, Norfolk was the setting for three days of competitive routes through woodland. This area is known as ‘The Brecks’ and covers 393 square miles – the UK’s largest lowland forest, with miles of tracks and paths making it an ideal setting for Endurance GB’s main class of the weekend – a CEI 3* 160km (100 miles) competition. This distance is the ultimate challenge to the Endurance rider and four combinations rode up to the start line last Saturday morning in the dark at 5.00 am, head torches at the ready. The route comprised 6 loops, all coming back to the venue at Wordwell for strict veterinary checks and controlled rest breaks. The weather proved the biggest challenge on the day with a cold wind and persistent rain, with occasional hail, making the going slippery in places and special attention needed to stop horses and riders getting cold at rest points. Two horses were prevented from completing the event due to minor lameness. The remaining two combinations went out together on the final loop with darkness descending. A strong bond develops between riders at this level of competition. Riders work together to motivate each other and their horses. Fiona Griffiths from Powys, South Wales, riding Oliver Twist IV and Mel Bradley, riding 15 year old CS Khan, owned by Linda Cross, left the venue knowing that they were running close to the maximum time allowed. A small crowd gathered at the finish line waiting for news from the course. Word came in that they were approaching the finish line and a cheer went up. Mel and ‘Khan’ came into view with only minutes to spare, urged on by their crew. They dug deep and cantered brightly to the finish with just 22 seconds remaining on the clock. Fiona felt that ‘Oli’ was tired and decided to slow down on the last loop so finished some time but to equal cheers from the waiting group. Both horses passed the final vetting in good form but sadly no completion for Fiona due to being out of time. Mel Bradley was thrilled with her win, “This has been my biggest win yet and brought up so many emotions. It was the most amazing feeling cantering towards the line with people cheering us on after such a long hard day. It certainly picks you up! After all Khan has been through we could only dream he would get around a 160km and he has done us proud.” The other FEI classes yielded a good completion rate, with many happy riders achieving their qualification goals. Abbi Tennant and her mount, Barik, came 3rd in the CEI 1* 80km on Sunday. “I was so pleased with his performance. My aim with Barik was to just complete and to achieve the accreditation. From the start Barik pulled and felt strong throughout the ride so coming in 3rd was a bonus! Luckily we had good weather too so the course had dried up compared to the previous day’s rainfall soaked tracks. King’s is definitely my favourite course!” The weekend also had a full schedule of supporting classes at every distance demonstrating that Endurance really is a sport for everyone. Sue Cox rode SG Esscent on Friday in the 32km class. “We passed with flying colours. His heart rate came down quickly so went straight into vetting as the weather conditions were going from bad to worse, making crewing a nightmare. No water on 10

the horse, just lots of rugs. The route was lovely and very well marked. When I set off there were lots of birds chirping, with great forest smells and a few deer thrown in crossing my path. The atmosphere made me think this is why I enjoy Endurance riding. Nearly changed my mind at very end when I was so cold and wet trying to crew my horse quickly, but we passed and so was overjoyed.” Sue also rode on Saturday in the CEI 1* 80km on Eden El Nyhal, “This was his first FEI and we finished with the help of my crew Emma Murden, Georgie Bull and Penny Bull doing a great job of keeping both the horse and me right. A big thank you to them again in difficult weather conditions. All in all, a great endurance weekend and of course the bag of goodies from Science Supplements was most welcome.” Tania Fitton travelled all the way from Lancashire to take part in the 64km GER class on Sunday with Meadowland Mack, a 9 year old ex-harness racing Standardbred gelding. “We arrived at the venue on Saturday afternoon to find that it was cold and wet with wintry showers. I walked Mack around to stretch his legs and get used to his new environment, before corralling him for the night with a warm rug and a good supply of Haylage. We woke up to a white frosty crisp morning on Sunday. He was a little naughty for the vetting but I finally made him stand and he had a heart rate of 44. My aim was to take it steady but Mack had other ideas and the first 32km was a bit of a fight, with me just about winning . The sun was out for the halfway vetting so a quick slosh and immediately vetted with a heart rate of 45, before he got to chill for 40mins, eating and drinking well. The second half was much calmer and we enjoyed the route. When we got back into the venue I vetted quickly as it was cold and the sun had vanished. Heart rate was 44 and he was sound. A grade 1 and a massive achievement as last year he had an accident were he gashed his leg and was out for the season so I’m now hoping to return to Kings Forest in the summer for the 80 km. If anyone hasn’t done this ride, put it on your list as the venue, the route and the marking are the best, as are all the friendly helpers and organiser.” Endurance GB ask for feedback from competitors after every ride to make sure we’re doing it right and many people reply to reassure us that you are out there having fun, most of the time. 98% of riders enjoyed their day and were happy to recommend the ride to others. Here’s a sample of what some of them had to say: “The information received by post was the most comprehensive I’ve ever received for a ride.” “Well done to all the ground crews coping with the awful weather” “The marquee and tractor were fab and the meal thanks” “Fantastic marking, lovely ride” “The guy with the tractor was very helpful pulling out our stuck lorry” “Officials were fantastically helpful, all super job” “Everyone was professional and helpful and wonderful” “Venue had a happy atmosphere” “Was a really great day. Everyone very helpful so thank you to all” Official members publication for Endurance GB

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“Excellent ride as always, fabulous organiser and helpers” “Great organisation, approachable people who ran the ride and all were very helpful” “Course extremely well marked” “Venue coped with wet conditions well” “Superb marking, greatly appreciated - no map required!!” “Brilliant riding, fabulous going” “Great route, super to have no gates” “The coloured marking on the ground was brilliant to follow.” The event was sponsored by Bury St Edmunds THE OFFICIALS IN THE HEATED MARQUEE PROVIDED BY NICKI based, Science Supplements – leading suppliers of AND ANDY THORNE, (PHOTO KEVIN CROKE) equine supplements, with welcome ‘goody bags’ and prizes galore. The riders and officials also benefited from a heated marquee generously provided by local FEI rider, Nicki Thorne and her husband, businessman Andy Thorne of Kestrel Liner Agencies.

RESULTS FROM THE FEI AND CER CLASSES: Saturday 16th April CEI 3* 160km 1st Mel Bradley and CS Khan 14.00 kph CEI 2* 120km 1st Harry Ingram and Warren Hills Chayze 16.81 kph 2nd Rachel Pemberton and Deemonstrator 14.40 kph 3rd Ruth Chadwick and Aragorn 14.11 kph 4th Heather Whiteley and Distance Oasis 13.81 kph 5th Amy Theodorou and My Marco 13.10 kph

Court Appearance 14.06 kph 8th Susan Cox and Eden El Nyhl 13.03 kph Completion Fiona Bloom and Verwa CEIYJ1* 80km 1st Tess Wheldon and Verythas de Loc 17.12 kph 2nd Ella Bunting and Eas Boadicea 16.32 kph 3rd Tessa Kilpatrick and Aratahnes Phoebe 14.97 kph

CEIYJ 2* 120km 1st Katie Bedwin and Burfield Goodie Two Shoes 14.76 kph

National CER 80km 1st Antonia Hardwick and Shingle Street Speshal 18.93 kph 2nd Julie Kendall and Perfeq Pacha De Blaziet 18.86 kph 3rd Lesley Anne Booth and Rassam 18.08 kph 4th Josie Ratter-Evison and Krayaan Nasser 15.28 kph

CEI 1* 80km 1st Lesley Ann Parker and Velvet Echo 18.48 kph 2nd Robert Newall and Loti du Caussanel 15.53 kph 3rd Lauren Mills and Crystal Magic Star 15.38 kph 4th Andrea Champ and A Little Bit of Magic 14.74 kph 5th Pam James and HS Asraf 14.74 kph 6th Francesca Bakker and Aratahnes Aphrodite 14.30 kph 7th Amy Boston and Burfield

Sunday 17th April CEI 1* 80km 1st Ylva Sam Mowatt and Terminator’s Dream 17.33kph 2nd Carri Ann Dark and Emir 17.18 kph 3rd Abigail Tennant and Barik 16.73 kph 4th Linda Cowperthwaite and Maraday Mystaron 16.73 kph 5th Susan Hawes and Remynisce 13.62 kph 6th Andrea Champ and Drumghigha Lantana 13.39 kph

SAM MOWATT AND TERMINATOR’S DREAM (RIGHT) WITH CARRI ANN DARK AND EMIR. 1ST AND 2ND IN THE CEI 1* 80KM ON SATURDAY (PHOTO CAROL LEGG)

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RIDE REPORTS

Ride the Wight! Article by Rebecca Parsler

What an adventure, my first ever “overseas” competition as well as my first visit to the Island. Completely different terrain and new challenges to our home turf, as well as the longest multi-day class we’ve done to date. Polly has really been getting the hang of this whole endurance thing over the past year, we made it to advanced at the end of last season and she’s shed many fat rolls to reveal a surprisingly fit looking, if not exactly streamlined horse. Polly (really Iberica Paloma) is a 13 year old Hispano Arabe mare who I’ve been riding for the past couple of years. She was loaned to me from the Epona Stud so I could help them prove the breed as a competition horse in the UK. The breed is well known as a sport horse type in Spain although I have to admit I’d never even heard of a Hispano Arabe before turning up to try Polly. She is very different from your typical endurance horse (and about twice the size) but I can’t fault her stamina and attitude towards the sport. When we first brought her home she was just backed after spending her first 11 years as a brood mare, these days she looks very different, lots of hard work and running around Milton Keynes has trimmed her right down! Even so, this ride was a real challenge for her. At home we have flat, artificially surfaced tracks littered with pedestrians, underpasses, canal boats and sometimes, giant flags, banners or bouncy castles. Polly must be bomb proof right? Ready for anything? Not so much. Although at home she happily strolls past motorbikes, roller coasters and the infamous concrete cows, we don’t have all the normal countryside things like gates, fences, trees or farm animals. The Isle of Wight has all these things in spades, for most of you reading this it probably wouldn’t be a problem, but for a complete townie like Polly it was all a bit exciting! The terrain was hilly, although not excessively steep. The map was almost completely orange with contour lines, which gave me a fright when it arrived in the post, but I’m glad to say you mostly follow the tops of the downs so it’s not as bad as it looks! Saying that though, if you come from flat country like I do, it will still be a hard ride, totally worth it for the amazing views from the top though! DISASTER STRIKES! I’d entered the 3 day 126km with my Dad, it was a pretty long journey for us as well (we come from Milton Keynes) so we showed up a few days early to make a holiday of it. We had a few little rides around the village too to keep the horses sane and flexible, nothing major. Unfortunately on Thursday (the day before competition started) Dad and I were riding the horses around and came across a herd of cows. Cows are Polly’s kryptonite, these were in a field at the side of the track though so I thought we should be able to carefully edge past them without causing a crisis. The track was quite long but had a narrow gate and a section of barbed wire fencing at the end. Polly dodged the gate, aimed for what she thought was an open space and did a front flip straight over the barbed wire fence. My seat is pretty good, but not good enough to fight against 12

gravity and stay on an upside down horse so I went flying off face first into the chalk downs (I’d advise putting your arms out, heads aren’t very soft) and had to be rescued by my parents. I took a trip to A&E but luckily we both got off very lightly in the circumstances, I was completely out of the running for Friday’s ride though! On Friday morning Polly was sound but I couldn’t even sit up in bed so Dad had to ride without me. The weather was pretty rotten but he and Tally made it round in a very good time and no one smashed their face into the chalk which always helps. We had a very sociable evening out at the local Buddle Inn with other people from the ride before turning in in our nice cosy caravan. (much better than tents!) ON BOARD AGAIN... On Saturday I gritted my teeth, took some painkillers and got Polly out to ride. At home I probably would have left it a few days but given how much training I had done for this ride and how far we had travelled I decided to ride while I knew Dad could still accompany me. At one point on the route there was a duathalon event, with mountain bikers doing jumps , cheering spectators and huge flappy banners all over the place. Luckily Paloma wasn’t fazed at all and led the way right through the event and up part of their bike route. My favourite part of Saturdays route was a huge grass slope up onto the downlands as part of the Tennyson Trail. It was wide and level with no gates or stones or sheep, so after our crew stop at the bottom we had a lovely canter up onto the hill. Paloma still seems to think she’s the fastest horse in the world so took off at a good lick, she did seem to regret it about 2/3 of the way up though! The top of the downland was mostly level and grassy so we had a good long canter along the top before scrambling back down. Luckily all the training Polly has been doing lately seems to have made her better at navigating slopes without tobogganing down on her face. Mum met us just before the end to see how I was holding up, she must not have liked what she’d seen because when I slid off Paloma at the finish Bryony came up and took her off me, leaving me to stagger along behind them while she took care of untacking and crewing. (I tried to help but I’m not sure I was much use!) We finished the loop at around 10kph but the hefty gate allowance boosted it up to 12kph. Dad was still doing the 126km multiday class so he had a vet gate style vetting and had to get in nice and quickly. I’d downgraded to a one day 42km but to avoid stress I just vetted along with Dad, Paloma had a fairly high heartrate but after her trot up it turned out she had just been desperate to roll. Arena sand is just too tempting so she dug herself a big crater and scrubbed herself around in the middle of the vetting area; thanks Paloma, how to win friends and influence people! Both horses passed, Mum sent me off to the caravan to lie down and took Paloma back to Karen’s paddock for me. I had a short snooze before going to another pub meal with the rest of the riders. I was debating whether or not to ride on the Sunday but came to the conclusion I’d only be disappointed in myself later if I didn’t, so I dragged myself back out of bed and got Paloma ready. I was expecting her enthusiasm to be somewhat dampened after all the hills the day before but it wasn’t until Official members publication for Endurance GB

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most of the way around the loop that she started slowing down a bit. The Sunday route was the Saturday loop but backwards, so sadly we missed the lovely canter up the Tennyson Trail but we did get a decent canter in the field on the other side. Again, Paloma tried to sprint straight up it, she never learns! Dad brought his camera this time so we took some nice photos off the tops of the downs, you could practically see the whole island. I spent a bit of time on foot on Sunday as well, we did a lot of trotting on both days so what with Paloma’s extravagant high knee action over the stony tracks and roads on the Saturday her shoes were a bit worn down. The farrier had warned me to be careful on the tarmac which proved to be good advice when she started sliding on the downhill sections. I didn’t fancy riding around on a half ton toboggan so I hopped off and led her for the slippery bits. One of the downsides of fancy Spanish horses! We completed the ride with very few problems and got back in a similar time to the day before. Both horses coped very well with the hills and were perfectly sound. Paloma decided to roll in the sand before being vetted this time, her heartrate was taken immediately afterwards (I should have distracted the vet for a few seconds :P) so she finessed it a bit with a heartrate of 63. 63 is still a pass though and that’s all I needed! Tally passed with a grade 1 for his whole ride, given we were considering retiring him this time last year it’s an excellent result! Both still looked good at the end of the ride, not dehydrated or tucked up even after all those miles and the hills we just aren’t used to. Dad and I were both hobbling but the riders don’t have to be vetted! (just as well) So, all in all, a successful if slightly dramatic week. Top marks to Karen for organising such a lovely ride and keeping it all together with a smile on her face even through road closures and rider accidents. Ride the Wight was a big challenge, but definitely an adventure! REBECCA AND JIM PARSLER TACKLING THE WIGHT RIDE

SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE ISLAND PHOTOS COURTESY OF R PARSLER

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Royal Windsor Endurance Well done to all finishers and commiserations to those not so lucky this time. 1st Saif Ahmed Al Mozroui (UAE) and Ramaah (25.582 kph) 2nd Mohammad Abdulsamad (Bahrain) and Derrom Galiem (25.078 kph) 3rd Sh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum (UAE) and Intisaar (25.077 kph) AND THE BRITISH HORSES: 18th Carri Ann Dark and Vavavoom (18.195 kph) 19th Nicki Thorne and LR Bold Greyson (16.628 kph) 22nd Katie Bedwin and Elayla (15.857 kph) 23rd Sam Mowatt and Terminator’s Dream (15.837 kph) 25th Fiona Griffiths and Balishla (15.783 kph) 26th Nicky Martin and Rochero’s Qasbah (13.411 kph) 27th Rachel Pemberton and JVL Sergeant C Marshall (13.411 kph) Completion Richard Allen and Kalish (15.430 kph) 52 starters, 29 completions - 56%

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FAMILY FAVOURITES A family of four all doing 80k and being crewed by Dad… Iain Paterson sets the scene. While planning our preliminary ride calendar for this year I spied the Border Branch Harestanes ride on 20 March had an 80km class. This was a ride that we had not done before and I thought, why not? It works for university holidays and would be a great early season ride for fitness and a chance to give our young stallion, Tannasg Ansomrob, and my mum Seonaid a crack at their first 80km. Entries went in for Mum on Tannasg Ansomrob, my sisters Fionnghuala and Grainne on Tannasg Psyonny and Kismet respectively, and myself on Tannasg Primo Dancer, with Dad crewing. The first challenge was packing for four horses and four riders: it’s amazing how much space four sets of kit takes up and how long it takes to pack everything! Everyone mucked in so we had a great little system and it didn’t take as long as I expected. We even finished in time to catch the last of the Six Nations matches before dinner and early bed as we were starting at 4am… Sunday morning dawned cold and dark, sunrise was still an hour away. The four competition horses were given their breakfast and all the others were put outside in the dark, much to their disgust! We quickly mucked out and did the evening haynets so they were ready when we got back; the final few things were packed, the horses loaded and we set off on time and prepared for the day ahead. Dad was going to have his work cut out for him, crewing all four of us on his own! Everyone vetted fine with great heart rates and we got ready for the start. We were going for Tannasg Ansomrob’s and Mum’s Silver Thistle Final, meaning we had to go over 11kmph, so the ride plan was simple: keep it steady and stay together. We set off and the horses settled into a nice rhythm quickly, bowling along in trot with some walk sections and lovely canters over the fields. The first crew point came up in no time and everyone was happy with how the horses were going. We had a longer crew stop than normal to give the horses a breather and let Dad make sure everyone got everything they wanted. We set off again, seeing Dad twice more before the first vetting. The vet hold area was quite small so when we all arrived together it filled up quickly but Dad had set everything up brilliantly. We had come in steadily so the horses didn’t need much water and the heart rates dropped quickly. Mum and Tannasg Ansomrob presented first, followed by Grainne, Fionnghuala and me shortly after. All through the first vetting with flying colours! Dad did an amazing job of feeding everyone, holding horses and keeping us all on track with time. We set off slightly apart on the second loop but soon bunched up again, the horses really getting into the swing of things

now and this loop flew by. Dad crewed us at the same points and we came in nicely on time to the second vetting. Again, everything went smoothly and the horses all dropped their heart rates quickly: Tannasg Ansomrob presenting first again, closely followed by Primo, Kismet and then Psyonny all within the five minutes that we had allowed ourselves for presentation. Unfortunately, Kismet was slightly lame but the others all passed well. We fed, watered and rested the horses with their cool boots in the vet gate and then tacked up and headed out on the final 17km loop at 1 minute intervals, quickly catching each other up again. The horses kept up their nice consistent pace. We were going along nicely when I noticed a small dog in the field next to us; as no owners were around we caught her and on checking her collar found she was from a local farm and obviously out exploring on her own! No answer from the number so I phoned Dad and asked him to meet us at the next bit of road. I undid my reins, used one half as a dog lead and the other as a lead rope for Primo and we walked down to the road, handed the dog to Dad, and carried on. At the next crew point Dad told us that the dog was home safe and sound, now it was just a case of getting our horses home, hopefully with no more canine distractions! The horses came into the finish fresh and happy, we presented quickly and everyone passed. Tannasg Ansomrob finished his first 80km with great presentation times and Gold heart rates and both he and Mum got their Silver Thistle Final. Psyonny and Primo both finished well with great presentation times throughout the day and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The next morning all the horses trotted away sound and happy and in fine condition, including Kismet. We had a great day and were so pleased with the horses’ performances. A special mention has to go to our amazing crew, Dad, who crewed four horses and riders all day with his usual quiet efficiency, keeping us all on track. What a great early start to the season!

(LEFT TO RIGHT) GRAINNE, FIONNGHUALA, IAIN AND SEONAID PATERSON ENJOYING THE FAMILY OUTING. KRIS CLAY PHOTOGRAPHY

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FROM ‘JUST FOR FUN’ TO FEI Tessa Kilpatrick is a young rider from Border Branch who has been mentored by Diamond series rider, Francis Bakker. Last December, as the rain was slowly turning the fields to mud and the horses peered out at me from the warmth of their duvet-like rugs, I decided I needed something to look forward to. I remembered the sunny days of the endurance season coupled with the immense feeling of pride I had after completing my first 80k and wondered what I could do next. That was when Francis Bakker popped around for a quick cuppa and produced a hastily scribbled idea for what we could work towards in the coming year. I looked at the plans, somewhat apprehensive, and saw an FEI 90k* scheduled for March at Haywood Oaks. At that point I didn’t really have an idea of what it meant, but I had an image of hundreds of highlystrung professional horses cantering around with stern riders glowering in their saddles. I was worried that I would annoy the others with my inexperience or that I would be towed along with them at breakneck speed. However, I found that, apart from a few fundamental differences, competing at an FEI ride wasn’t so different from national endurance rides. After a couple of months of freezing cold training rides, the first thing I had to focus on was registering for Haywood Oaks properly. I had previously filled in a form to register myself as an FEI rider; luckily the horse I was to ride (Aratahnes Aphrodite – Affie for short) had already registered to compete at FEI level so I didn’t have to fill in any forms for her. I knew I could qualify as an FEI rider once I had completed one more 80k, so just one week before Haywood Oaks I attempted an 80k at Harestanes near Jedburgh on a different horse. I had entered Haywood Oaks earlier on the condition that I would complete this ride so I was over the moon when I successfully passed the final vetting. Haywood Oaks was finally a reality and I could focus on preparing myself for an FEI competition. On Friday I set off to Sherwood Forest with Francis as my crew. I had printed off the maps and ride information from the Haywood Oaks website and sat with them on my knee – I was not going to be eliminated for missing a walk section! However, I was reassured by the familiarity of the rules - they were very similar to national rides and I knew I could stick to them. The main difference was that the minimum speed for my class was 12kph but I had been told that I could expect sandy paths so it was definitely possible. Unfortunately we didn’t get to the venue in daylight so couldn’t recce the route or collect my bib. The day of the ride rolled around and as we drove into the venue I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of marquees or other abnormalities I had imagined. In fact, it was laid out in

a very understandable way and it didn’t look intimidatingly professional. After I handed in my paperwork I gave Affie a little time to graze as Francis set up in the vet gate. I watched some impatient horses prance around and chatted a bit to some of the people in my class. It was so nice to hear that some of them were just as surprised as me to find themselves competing in a FEI*. The vet check was more thorough than I was used to and my vet sheet was structured differently but after passing it to the vet writer, I barely noticed. After passing our first vetting, Affie got my bib number marked in red on her hindquarters which I thought made us look very smart. I opted out of the stress of the mass start so a few minutes after the rest of my class I set off down the winding forest paths and caught up with my competitors worryingly fast: Affie was definitely ‘feeling good’. There was a group of riders who had clearly entered to win and they soon pulled ahead of the rest of us, but after the first loop we had all spread out so much we could relax into riding our own races. The vet gate worked as normal with a heart rate taken after a maximum of 20 minutes and at the finish we had to present in 30 minutes. I managed to ride the whole distance but was vetted out on heartrate at the end as Affie heard a pig during the vetting and I learnt, the hard way, that Affie isn’t keen on pigs. I was gutted but my fellow competitors were very sympathetic and I am still proud that I completed 90k with Affie. I would recommend FEI riding to anyone who is looking to challenge themselves a bit more; they aren’t actually dissimilar from national rides apart from the amount of paperwork you have to fill in, and the people are just as friendly!

TESSA AND AFFIE (RIGHT) RACING FOR THE FINISH LINE WITH RUTH CHADWICK AND ARAGORN. DAVID SAUNDERS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Ex-Racehorses E XC E L AT E N D U R A N C E !

nna Collins encourages all those who have ex-racehorses, to try something different! EGB and Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) have launched a new endurance competition for 2016 aimed at pleasure riders. The competition is being run alongside the usual Elite RoR Award and is designed to introduce ex-racehorses to riding in some of the country’s most beautiful places at lower speeds and distances than the competitive rides, so it gives the horse some real brain food as part of a holistic retraining programme.

WHY AN EX-RACEHORSE EXCELS AT ENDURANCE The thoroughbred typically has bags of stamina, a very low heart rate when fit, is used to travelling long distances to an event and is brought up from an early age to understand the routines of every day handling, shoeing, clipping and has good stable manners. The ex-racehorse will have trained in a string and will love riding out in company, which is why pleasure rides are perfect for them. THE CHALLENGES OF RE-TRAINING The challenge in retraining an exracehorse for any discipline, especially endurance includes teaching them to ride in a rhythm or cadence that works them efficiently and simple schooling manoeuvres that will get you safely

through a gate, being tied to a trailer rather than attended to in a wagon or standing still whilst you get on. When introduced to endurance, they can be a little uncertain of their surroundings as they will probably not have seen muddy puddles, low hanging branches or uneven terrain but they soon get the hang of it and seem grateful that they have a new job and the freedom to enjoy themselves. • Pleasure Rides completed at National Rides will count towards the new Retraining of Racehorses national trophy; the distance over which a combination should compete must be between 10km and 35km with a completion speed between 8 and 12kph (5 and 7.5mph). Points towards the trophy will be accumulated for each Pleasure Ride successfully completed. The horse must be vetted and passed sound. • A maximum of ten national Pleasure Rides may be entered in any one season. On registration you will receive a record card to be completed by the TS at each ride. If you are a current member with an ex-racer registered with RoR or know someone with an ex-racer who needs a new challenge contact the office to register to enter the competition.

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Trailer Trials What should you look for when buying secondhand? Carolyn Henderson offers advice.

n theory, buying a secondhand trailer isn’t as difficult as buying a secondhand horsebox, as trailers are mechanically simple. In practice, there are still potential pitfalls; trailers might be simple, but they must still be maintained correctly. This doesn’t always happen, so you or an advisor needs to assess wear and tear. Good trailers hold their value, so although you can save money by buying secondhand, it might not be as much as you had hoped. Think twice about anything which needs a huge amount of work doing do it, as the costs of making it safe and legal may be uneconomical. Before going to look at a secondhand trailer, ask about its age, condition, how often it has been used, whether it has any damage and when it has been serviced. If the seller seems surprised at the mention of servicing, be extra careful. Britain has no equivalent of the MoT test for trailers, but using an unsafe one is still an offence. It also puts the safety of you, other road users and your horses at risk. If the general appearance is good, start by examining the floor. Lift matting to look at it from above and inspect if from below – and if the seller doesn’t want to unscrew anything holding down the matting, walk away. Check where moisture can get in around the edges of the floor and around any floor fitting. Prod any suspect area with a screwdriver, as if it is rotten, it will be soft. If the floor is sound, pay the same

attention to the ramp. Check its condition, make sure it raises and lowers easily and see if catches are sound and easy to use. Tyres should be in good condition and of the same size, weight rating and construction. They should also have a reasonable tread and be free from bulges and splits; tiny cracks in the sidewall are a sign of perishing. If you get an idea of the cost of replacement tyres before you look at a trailer, you can use this information to negotiate the price of an otherwise good buy. Take the vehicle for a test tow, or at least ask the seller to do so. Check that the jockey wheel winds easily and the hitch locks on smoothly. Find a safe place and brake firmly, checking in your mirrors to see that the trailer pulls up straight. It should tow straight and there should be no delay between the towing vehicle braking and the trailer brakes coming on. When you finish your test tow, none of the wheel centres should feel excessively hot. If they do, a wheel bearing or brake is seizing. When you decide to go ahead, make sure you have evidence that the trailer belongs to the person offering it for sale before handing over your money. There are no registration documents for trailers, so it’s easy for stolen ones to be passed on. Never buy a trailer which looks as if the chassis plate has been removed, or had the chassis number filed off. There is only one reason for doing this, and it isn’t an honest one!

Top Tips to Seal the Deal • Get an expert to check over a potential buy • If possible, take a trailer for a test tow. If you can’t do this, ask the seller to do so. • Check that a seller has proof of ownership. • Ask questions about how long the seller has owned the vehicle, how often it’s used, whether there is any damage and how it has been maintained before going to see it. • Although this sounds obvious, make sure your towing vehicle – or the one you intend to buy – is capable of towing the trailer with occupants on board. A vehicle which will tow a double trailer with one horse won’t necessarily cope with two.

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Katie Bedwin Following her fabulous season in 2015, which itself was one of a string of successes, Cindy Russell caught up with Young Rider Champion 2015 Katie as she prepared for the next challenge of 2016, Windsor FEI ride. WHEN DID YOU START RIDING? “My first pony was a 1st birthday present from Granny (Rosemary Attfield). A versatile Shetland, who doubled as a baby walker, I practiced walking whilst holding on to Pocket’s tail! For my second birthday, another pony arrived; this time a Welsh Section A two year old named Lapstone Patina. “ Katie started what would become custom and practice for her, and backed Patina herself, something that she has continued to do with all her horses. Patina competed up to 64km, as did the next pony, a Welsh Section B, named Anri Loucette. As part of her ongoing breeding programme, Rosemary bred Burfield Goodie Two Shoes, but as she was not thought to be big enough, she was sold on. More about her later. Katie’s current FEI horse is Elayla, bought as an unbroken three year old, who was described as dangerous and unrideable. “Layla went to Granny Bootcamp” laughed Katie, “then was backed as 3- 4 year old and did her Novice endurance season as a 5 year old.” Progressing on, she did her 64kms as a 6 year old and her first 1* at seven. Now ten years old, Layla is 3* qualified and Katie describes her as “a superstar”. “She still has a lot of character, and she keeps me on the straight and narrow! But of course, she’s a chestnut mare…and Granny always says you don’t tell a mare you ask!” Layla had five homes over three years. “As she was with her breeder up until she was six months old, we are not sure what happened” explains Katie. “She is so easy with me, but Dad can’t catch her, and she cannot bear to have a microchip scanner near her, unless I do it!” “The best thing about her is she always gives 100%; we have a great trust between us, and she always lets me know if she 22

is tired. She is my best friend, and we do everything” That includes dressage and jumping over the winter months, as well as her endurance during the season. Returning to Burfield Goodie Two Shoes…”Ah, she is awesome!” says Katie “Granny didn’t want to lose the bloodline, Shoes is bred from Burfield Queen Bee, so when she heard that Shoes was for sale again, four years after she had parted with her, we had to go and get her” At 13.2 hh, Shoes was deemed rather small, but as Katie notes “she rides like 15hh, and she has gone from strength to strength. When she came back to us, we were told she had some issues, but Granny said just get on and do 40km with her, so I did…I would never in a million years have thought she would do 120km, but we went to Kings Forest and won!” Katie, like many teenagers, is a slip of a thing, so how does she make the FEI riding weight? “I won’t carry dead weight, I think it is wrong, and with my saddle my usual riding weight is in the mid sixties (Kg). I have a heavy saddle and and at the beginning of the season, having just come through winter, I am usually a little heavier, so can tip in at the 70kg. I don’t know why the weights have not been removed, they have from every other discipline, why not endurance?” She wonders. WITH A LEVELS ALMOST UPON HER, KEEPING THREE HORSES AT THIS LEVEL IS A CHALLENGE, AND THERE ARE YOUNGSTERS COMING UP THROUGH THE RANKS TOO. HOW DOES SHE FIT IT ALL IN? “Well, with exams coming up, I can’t be out competing every weekend, so this year will be about choices; I also don’t want excessive miles on their legs, so at home all the horses are schooled at least once or twice a week, and I do

slow steady long hacks to strengthen them. Layla and Shoes do dressage and jumping over the winter, which keeps them interested and fit. I work the horses up on the Downs, so the hill work ensures that they are developing the hindquarters where the engine is! I don’t use gallops; I have seen so many horses destroyed by speed, and with the terrain we have here, there is really no need to make use of gallops. Better to use the speed at the event! I am very keen on schooling, in order to engage the hindquarters and lift the weight off the front legs; if we continually ride our horses into the ground on their forehand, then the wear and tear on the front legs is immense. We aim for good even musculature.” It appears to be a feature of Hornshill horses that they tend to go for the tougher rides, not so much the flat fast courses. “Yes, we like to go to Wales, or Scotland,” agrees Katie “ although we ride the same on the flat as on the hills!” she adds. HOW DOES SHE MANAGE TO GET EVERYTHING DONE AND COMPETE AT SUCH A HIGH LEVEL? Katie acknowledges that she is very grateful for such a supportive and knowledgeable family “ Of course I have Granny, who knows about everything” she says with a grin “and I have my Mum and Dad, although I am sure many people are unaware of their existence, as I go everywhere with Granny when I am competing! My Mum has arthritis, so she does masses of stuff in the background, and runs it all at home when I am away. I also have a very supportive boyfriend, who is also a Young Rider, so we have a great deal in common there! Granny does the start of the day in the yard and I do the evening when I get home, Granny has also taken over Shoes’ training and work Official members publication for Endurance GB

at home, which is a great help” “ At vet gates I get very nervous, and James trots up the horses for me…which means I can also watch and assess the horse at that point. I couldn’t do all this without my family” HOW DO ALL THESE ATHLETES GET FED? “Everything has been on Bailey’s feeds for about ten years. It’s good feed, and it can be tailored to the individual. The youngsters are on LoCal Balancer, the others are on Endurance mix, with Outshine. Our Baileys nutritionist is great at helping us to sort out rations and tailor the feeds for each horse. It is a partnership, and they have been really helpful. I feel Bailey’s really want us to succeed; after Kings Forest, they sent me a card congratulating us on our win…they go above and beyond.” WHAT’S NEXT? “Currently I am getting ready for my A level exams, in Biology, PE and Geography; I dropped Chemistry after AS. Then as long as I get the required grades, I intend to study pediatric nursing at Brighton University. Hopefully this will allow me to continue competing with my horses. I wanted a job that will be different every day; I wanted to do something in medicine, but hands on, and not in an office, this course is 50% practical, and I think it will work out well”. In the meantime, Katie is busy planning her season, and preparing for Windsor, where Layla will be competing in the 120km 2* class in “the Queen’s back garden”. We wish her every success for her future.

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INSIGHTS What do different riders feed, and why? What informs their choices, and what changes over time? Endurance asked a cross section of people for their thoughts

Rebecca Northover muscle development / he does well on an oil and fibre diet as allergic to cereals

TYPE OF HORSE: Anglo Arab 16.1 / app X tb 17hh TYPE OF COMPETITION YOU ARE GENERALLY TAKING PART IN: Advanced 80+km / advanced 40kms AGE OF HORSE: 12 / 20 LEVEL OF WORK THE HORSE IS IN: Full/full WHAT YOU FEED THIS HORSE: Baileys conditioning cubes, baileys outshine, AlfaMazing, sugar beet / AlfaMazing, micronised linseed, sugar beet Why you feed the way you do Aiming for weight gain and

ANY MAJOR CHANGES YOU HAVE MADE OVER TIME: Changed Kal from same as Zeus to Baileys as I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough condition on fibre alone for him ANY SUPPLEMENTS YOU FEED AND WHY: Salt, lo salt, for elytes, joint supp as preventative for level of work, biotin for hoof health/ Cortaflex as arthritic, lo salt and salt for elytes, biotin for hoof health DOES ANYTHING CHANGE ON A COMPETITION DAY: No, but I do change to formulated elytes a week before comps and during

PERFORMANCE FEEDING

Helen Newton

WHAT LEVEL YOUR HORSE IS WORKING AT: Novice, hopefully upgrading to open soon with the aim of competing in the 2 day 80k at Golden Horseshoe in 2017 TYPE OF HORSE: Arab TYPE OF COMPETITION YOU ARE GENERALLY TAKING PART IN: Graded rides AGE OF HORSE: 8 years LEVEL OF WORK THE HORSE IS IN: medium to hard WHAT YOU FEED THIS HORSE: Hay, grass, plus in his twice daily bucket feed, grass nuts (Agrobs Weisencobs), Rowan Barbary naked oats, Micronised linseed WHY YOU FEED THE WAY YOU DO: I have competed my horses barefoot for 15 years now and feed a low sugar diet which is of paramount importance for hoof health.

Many proprietory mixes contain molasses and other hidden ‘nasties’, I would rather feed straights and add any other supplements that the individual horse may require.

Julie Harman

WHAT LEVEL YOUR HORSE IS WORKING AT: Advanced up to 80km

ANY MAJOR CHANGES YOU HAVE MADE OVER TIME: none really, I increase and decrease food according to workload

TYPE OF HORSE: Pure bred Arab

ANY SUPPLEMENTS YOU FEED AND WHY: Forageplus mineral balancer. Because I feed straights I like to feed a high quality vitamin and mineral supplement which is designed to balance the total horse diet using scientific forage analysis. I also feed 50gms of table salt in his feed to cover his sodium chloride requirements

AGE OF HORSE: 21 & 10

DOES ANYTHING CHANGE ON A COMPETITION DAY: Rocky has haylage while travelling and pre and post ride. After the vetting he will be given an ‘oaty lunch’ which comprises dampened oats with sliced carrots, micronised linseed and salt to replenish his energy and salt levels to aid rehydration.

Lindsey Robinson WHAT LEVEL YOUR HORSE IS WORKING AT: EGB Novice, and will probably always be! TYPE OF HORSE: American Quarter Horse TYPE OF COMPETITION YOU ARE GENERALLY TAKING PART IN: Pleasure rides, going to try a TBYB Graded 32km ride, also looking to take him back to a western show this year and show him in halter (in hand – he’s previously been very successful when he was younger) and have a go at a new class to us, Ranch horse pleasure – it’s a more forward going class AGE OF HORSE: Gulp – he’s 16 LEVEL OF WORK THE HORSE IS IN: Every weekend goes to either a pleasure ride, or group ride – 10 – 15

TYPE OF COMPETITION YOU ARE GENERALLY TAKING PART IN: Graded rides up to 80km

LEVEL OF WORK THE HORSE IS IN: Up to 80km WHAT YOU FEED THIS HORSE: Grain Harvesters (local feed merchant) conditioning pony nuts, Alfa A, sugar beet, hay WHY YOU FEED THE WAY YOU DO: Just evolved seems to work - used this for three horses now ANY MAJOR CHANGES YOU HAVE MADE OVER TIME: Years ago used to feed straights but moved to pony nuts & Dengie Hi Fi lite some years ago now ANY SUPPLEMENTS YOU FEED AND WHY: Both have Simple Systems linseed - Casper also has Cortaflex DOES ANYTHING CHANGE ON A COMPETITION DAY: Introduce some Spillers Veteran mix and Spillers Slow Release mix for vet gates and post ride feeds to encourage horses to eat up. Electro Dex Cherry electrolytes in drinking water (along with plain)

miles. Ride him at least three times a week, hacking, plus general schooling

is a lot more simple and seems to work a lot better.

WHAT YOU FEED THIS HORSE: Thunderbrooks herbal chaff, Thunderbrooks base mix, as he is getting fitter will be added sprouted oats..

ANY SUPPLEMENTS YOU FEED AND WHY: Turmeric – it’s a natural anti inflammatory amongst other things, with a bit of pepper – the oil in the linseed of the base mix works instead of putting in oil. Also give him Seabuckthorn. Not sure either of these make much difference, although after feeding the turmeric for a little while, a lump he’d always had on his neck (and in hindsight was probably a flat sarcoid) disappeared.. who knows, I’ve known Luke since he was 18 months old, and he’s always had this lump, and now it’s gone!

WHY YOU FEED THE WAY YOU DO: He’s barefoot, although I put boots on him if I don’t know where I am going, this particular feed is free from all sorts of nasties, the base mix gives him all the required vits and minerals – his feet are great, and he looks amazing. He has a lot of hay and the chaff, I suspect previously he may have had an ulcer a few years back, but now if he isn’t turned out, he’s got hay pretty much 24/7. His companion has EMS, and can get laminitis and this feeding regime suits him too. ANY MAJOR CHANGES YOU HAVE MADE OVER TIME: When he was younger I fed completely differently, lots of molasses, the feeding I do now

DOES ANYTHING CHANGE ON A COMPETITION DAY, before I go on a ride I always make sure he’s had a breakfast of chaff normally with quite a bit of water in it before we leave home. I haven’t really done long distances, so don’t really need to change anything up too much.

Karen Corr WHAT LEVEL YOUR HORSE IS WORKING AT: Open level TYPE OF HORSE: Arab TYPE OF COMPETITION YOU ARE GENERALLY TAKING PART IN: Dressage and GER’s AGE OF HORSE: 9 LEVEL OF WORK THE HORSE IS IN: currently on rest due to broken knee but had been on moderate work! WHAT YOU FEED THIS HORSE: Rowen Barbary Solution Mash and Ready Mash Extra, plus linseed and timothy chop WHY YOU FEED THE WAY YOU DO: high fibre, high oil for slow release energy and

Harry Ingram

condition, timothy chop to increase time to eat it ANY MAJOR CHANGES YOU HAVE MADE OVER TIME: Using Ready Mash extra - for longer rides to give extra energy as was lacking at 64km and won’t eat Solutiion mash at vetgate. Condition maintained better when linseed is added (oil rather than micronised) ANY SUPPLEMENTS YOU FEED AND WHY: Egusin SLH since she is an internal stresser and can show symptoms of gastric ulcers (girthiness, bucking if use too much leg)

WHAT LEVEL YOUR HORSE IS WORKING AT: FEI 2*

DOES ANYTHING CHANGE ON A COMPETITION DAY: morning feed will be Ready Mash Extra only since she will suss out she’s going to a “party” and not eat usual breakfast, plus at ride will offer other more interesting foods since she sometimes prefers only grass at vetgates - straight oats, beetroot mash, Equidgel.

AGE OF HORSE: 8 yo

TYPE OF HORSE: Anglo Arab TYPE OF COMPETITION YOU ARE GENERALLY TAKING PART IN: FEI

LEVEL OF WORK THE HORSE IS IN: Exercise 3-4 times per week, walker in between WHAT YOU FEED THIS HORSE Science Supplements Linseed Conditioner, Baileys Performance Balancer, Saracen Re-leve, Fibre Beet. OVERNIGHT - Dengie’s Healthy Tummy & NAF Omega Oil WHY YOU FEED THE WAY YOU DO: To maintain condition and energy whilst avoiding tying up. ANY MAJOR CHANGES YOU HAVE MADE OVER TIME: We have moved from an everyday mix to a high-fat diet high in fibre. ANY SUPPLEMENTS YOU FEED AND WHY: Science Supplements Complete Electrolytes - because electrolytes are responsible for nearly every chemical reaction in the body and are essential to good performance. Vitamin E & Selenium - to help fight free radicals produced from feeding a high fat diet. Probiotic - to help the digestive system and boost the immune system.

Sally Toye WHAT LEVEL YOUR HORSE IS WORKING AT: Advanced rides and the off the grid 100 mile Cairngorm ride TYPE OF HORSE: 14h 2 arab mare TYPE OF COMPETITION YOU ARE GENERALLY TAKING PART IN: anything from 43k to 80k in preparation for 2 x 160ks this year AGE OF HORSE: 11 LEVEL OF WORK THE HORSE IS IN: 4 days per week for 1 to 11/2 hours depending on my schedule as a long haul airline Captain and her schedule as to what she needs that week between the rides and how unruly she is!! She gets lots of time off after rides

WHAT YOU FEED THIS HORSE: Ahhhhhhh. Lots of changes this year as she tied up in February after using a well known “low starch” endurance feed that wasn’t as low as I thought plus a number of other factors that came crashing together... So we are feeding oil based feeds like Alpha A oil, outshine, the equilibrium one and so on WHY YOU FEED THE WAY YOU DO: see above and she expects a snack of something after exercise or stamping of hooves will occur!! ANY MAJOR CHANGES YOU HAVE MADE OVER TIME: see above and she is eating better in Vet Gates with more oil based feeds

DOES ANYTHING CHANGE ON A COMPETITION DAY Never

ANY SUPPLEMENTS YOU FEED AND WHY: Last October Han van de Braak at Aloeride asked me to become a sponsored rider so I have had the privilege of using what is the best aloe on the market. She is getting the equivalent of 12 litres of top notch aloe each month. Her coat and hooves are healthier and she is absorbing the feed I give her better. At a recent 80k we had a finishing pulse of 45 which is unheard of for her, that’s why!! We also feed electrolytes pretty much every day. Plus orange sticks and green slices DOES ANYTHING CHANGE ON A COMPETITION DAY: She gets the same breakfast but slightly smaller so she

eats all of it. If she gets hungry en route the crew have feed in the car which has to help. Over 50k (and weather dependent) I will give electrolytes when she has started drinking, I really like the Science Supplements ones but they are expensive!! Also it depends how far we are going. feeding during a 160k is different to a 64k. In the Cairngorm 100 miles we will be thinking about her gut and energy management the next 20 or so miles ahead between the vet checks. Last year I took feed with me for her and that really helped her energy levels at the 70 mile mark. Plus she loved being fed as we walked along and I got to stretch my legs too!

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H E A LT H S U R V E Y R E S U LT S In January the Animal Health Trust partnered with Endurance GB on a study to investigate veterinary problems of British endurance horses, led by experienced endurance vet and senior equine orthopaedic clinician, Annamaria Nagy. Endurance GB are delighted to present the first part of the results, which we hope you will find informative and beneficial. DETAILS ON HORSES AND RIDERS AND COMPETITION RECORD IN 2015 A total number 258 responses were received. Unfortunately 68 of these had to be excluded from analysis because they were incomplete and answers to a great number of questions were missing. A complete dataset was available for 190 horses. In 2015, 1209 horses were registered with Endurance GB and the main riders of all of these horses were eligible to participate in the study. The response rate for complete dataset was 15.7%. Results will be presented in weekly blogs. In this first part, results on the details on horses and riders and the horses’ competition records are summarised. RIDER The average age of the riders completing the questionnaires was 45.8 years (range 14-70). The majority of the riders were female (172/190, 90.5%) and 18/190 (9.5%) were male. Five riders chose not to provide information on weight. For the remaining 185 riders, the average weight was 65.9 kg (range 42-101 kg). The riders’ experience in terms of the longest distance (in either national or international rides) and highest FEI category they have ever competed in is summarised in Charts 1 and 2. While a large proportion of riders (68.6%) had experience in rides of 80 km or longer distance, only 32.4% had participated in FEI rides. HORSE The majority of horses (184/190, 96.8%) had been ridden by the current rider for longer than a year. The horses’ average age was 13.1 years (range 5-26). There were 113/190 (59.5%) geldings, 74/190 (38.9%) mares and 3 stallions (1.6%). The breed distribution is shown in Chart 3. The average weight of the horses was 460 kg (range 300-733 kg) and average height was 153cm, approximately 15.1 hands (range 109-175 cm). When

considering the horses’ weight, it has to be born in mind that only 50/190 (26.3%) horses were weighed on a weighbridge. In half of the cases, the horse’s weight was estimated using a weigh tape and in rest of the horses (approximately 20%), the weight was guessed. The riders’ weight was expressed as a percentage of the horse’s weight: the average value was 14.4% (range 7-21%). However, 37.1% of riders (66/190) weighed more than 15% of their horses’ bodyweight. Ideally a horse should carry a rider who weighs no more than about 15% of the horse’s bodyweight. Although to date no studies have been done in endurance horses, weight may play an even more important role in the horse’s welfare than in other disciplines as horses carry this weight over long distances during several hours. The horse’s build, strength, training and fitness level are likely to contribute to the horse’s weight carrying capacity. The length and difficulty of the ride (e.g., due to difficult terrain) can also influence how much weight the horse can carry without compromising welfare. COMPETITION RECORD During the 2015 season, nearly half of the horses participated in at least six endurance rides (Chart 4.) The number of horses participating in different distance categories is shown in Chart 5. In 2015, 58/190 (31.1%) horses were eliminated for lameness, 7/190 (3.7%) for metabolic reasons and 13/190 (6.9%) for other reasons (Table 1). A greater number of horses were eliminated both for lameness and metabolic reasons during the first half of the season; however, this difference was not statistically significant. In the next blog, results on husbandry and feeding will be presented. If you would like more information or would like to discuss any of the results, email Annamaria on annamaria.nagy@aht.org.uk.

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100

40 30 20

THE HIGHEST FEI CATEGORY RIDERS HAVE EVER COMPETED IN

140

Number of Riders

THE LONGEST DISTANCE CATEGORY RIDERS HAVE COMPETED IN

80 60 40 20

10 0

≤40 km

41–79 km

80–100 km

101–130 km

≥131 km

CEI 1*

CEI 2*

CEI 3*

CEI 4*

CHART 2: Riders’ experience represented by the highest category competition they have ever competed in

CHART 1: Riders’ experience represented by the longest distance category they have ever competed in

THE NUMBER OF HORSES THAT PARTICIPATED IN DIFFERENT NUMBER OF ENDURANCE RIDES IN 2015

Other

Pony

no FEI

Arabian

100 Number of Riders

Cob-type

Thoroughbred or Thoroughbred cross

80 60 40 20

Warmblood

0 Arabian Cross

THE NUMBER OF HORSES WHO PARTICIPATED IN CERTAIN NUMBER OF ENDURANCE RIDES OF DIFFERENT DISTANCE CATEGORIES IN 2015

40 Number of Horses

4–5

6 or more

CHART 4: The number of endurance horses that participated in various number of endurance rides (ofany distance) in 2015.

CHART 3: Breed distribution

2–3

1 2 or 3 4 or 5

6 or more

20 10 0

≤40 km

41–79 km

80–100 km

≥131 km

101–130 km

CHART 5:The number of endurance horses that participated in certain number of endurance rides of different distance categories in 2015.

Lameness

Metabolic

Other

45 (23.7%)

6 (3.2%)

11 (5.8%)

1 (0.5%)

2 (1.1%)

>2 times

3 (1.6%)

58 (31.1%)

7 (3.7%)

13 (6.9%)

<6 months ago

24 (12.6%)

2 (1.1%)

10 (5.3%)

6–12 months ago

33 (17.4%)

4 (2.1%)

>12 months ago

1 (0.5%)

2 (1.1%)

Number of Eliminations

Total Time of elimination

TABLE 1:The number (percentage) of horses eliminated for lameness, metabolic or other reasons in 2015. The time of elimination is related to the time of completion of the survey (December 2015 to February 2016), therefore for some horses that were eliminated in the beginning of 2015, elimination occurred >12 months ago.

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South West Group News

fter a long wet winter, endurance riders in the South West are glad to be out competing around the region once more. Despite a slow start with 2 rides cancelled and one postponed due to conditions on the ground, the season got under way with a bracing Pleasure ride at Hallworthy near Camelford on the 7th February for nearly 50 riders, with the strong winds blowing away the cobwebs. The next was Colquite Pleasure Ride, run from the Colquite estate near Bodmin, with over 85 Riders enjoying the Colquite Woods and the Camel trail. The Okehampton (Dartmoor) Pleasure ride was postponed from 14th February due to the extremely wet conditions on the moor and rescheduled on the 13th March, which proved to be a good decision for the organiser as the change in the weather then provided a day of glorious sunshine and even pleasant temperatures out of the wind. The going had also improved a great deal and the riders enjoyed wonderful views across west Devon from the highest point of the route. Providing an amusing interlude from the

Report by Jo Chisholm

riding, EGB SW held a “Pig Racing” night at Trethorne near Launceston on 18th March…no not real pigs!..and an “Auction of Promises” to raise money for the Group to send teams from the region to compete at the Celtic Challenge, against Scotland, Ireland and Wales which will be held in N Ireland in September; as well as the InterRegionals in the north west of England during the summer. Over £750 was raised during this very successful evening. The first competitive ride was run from the Royal Cornish Showground at Wadebridge on 20th March with the route following the tracks through the forestry to the south of the showground. Again the weather stayed dry but chilly with sunny spells, this proved to be ideal conditions for the horses with many of the competitors passing with the top grades. The St Meubreds ride run from near Cardinham is not been able to be held in 2016 due to access problems whilst the improvements are carried out on the A30 dual carriageway, however this popular ride will welcomed back in 2017 once the road works have finished. Members and non-members alike have

also enjoyed 3 training days during the early season, with “No back No Horse” sessions with Gillian Tabor on 17th January in Devon and also on 13th February with Kate Davy in Cornwall; and “Looking into Endurance” held at Eqwest Veterinary Clinic with the kind permission of Kieran O’Brien, who also gave the attendees a presentation into travelling horses safely. This went nicely hand in hand with the very informative talk by Andy Prettejohn about trailer checks and servicing to keep your trailer in top condition. Other talks were given by Annie Joppe, who has competed as part of the GB Team abroad; Morwenna Chudleigh who gave a colourful demonstration with her horse in the outdoor area on biomechanics and Mandy Brown, who has only recently discovered the joys of endurance and shared her experiences with the audience. The next events scheduled are the Pleasure ride at Haytor on 17th April, a ridden Treasure Hunt at Morwenstow on 1st May and a Competitive ride at Colquite Estate on 15th May. For more details please see www.endurancegbsouthwest. com or visit our Facebook page.

South East Group Hits the Ground Running By Trilby Herriott

he South East Group have started their season in impressive style. Our first three rides (Tilford, Graffham Down and South Downs Findon) were all fully subscribed well before their respective closing dates. By the time this issue comes out we would have had our next national ride – Ride the Wight. Thank you to Karen Whittington for all her hard work in getting this delightful event back on the calendar. We also thank Karen for voluntarily taking on a whole load more work by making it a packed and diverse three day ride to help make the ferry 30

crossing worthwhile for competitors and thus encouraging more entries. This is a unique event with a party atmosphere all of its own. This year the South East Group introduced a Pleasure Ride Trophy – called the Weald Trophy – which is open to South East members and nonmembers alike and requires entrants to do three qualifying rides at a certain speed during the season to qualify for the Championship Ride at Devil’s Dyke in September. The positive feedback from our first three rides has certainly exceeded our expectations in terms of interest, entrants and encouraging people to join

EGB. For non members of EGB this is a fun, relaxed way to get involved with this increasingly popular discipline and learn a bit more about it – and helps to dispel the myth that Endurance is all mad lunatics on insane Arabs roaring along at the speed of light over massive distances. Instead, they are discovering that its all ages of people on all breeds, sizes and shapes of horses and ponies toddling along at a steady pace, enjoying the countryside and the unique camaraderie of our sport – and they are signing up for more! Tilford ran Performance Formula Classes for the first time this year and the winners were: (see over page) Official members publication for Endurance GB

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80km GER 80km GER Best Condition Award 64km GER

Al Raad Bin Jesra Remynisce Warrens Hill Zhaheen

Christine Smyth Susan Hawes Liz Ashmead

32km GER 32km GER Novice

Good Morgan Binley Sparkling Gilt

Jessica Sedgwick Amanda Barton

Two of our established South East riders have been out and about across the country and doing well. Christine Smyth and Katie Bedwin made the long trip up the length of the country to Haywood Oaks at the end of March. Christine Smyth with Al Raad Bin Jesra came third in the CEI 1* 90km

in appallingly cold, wet and windy conditions. Her graphic description of getting Jesra through the pig farm in a storm with Thelwell legs flailing wildly to try and keep him going whilst simultaneously trying to ‘sit the massive spooks’ sounded very funny but also mildly traumatising…. Katie Bedwin came

5th in the same event on her diddy little pocket rocket, the 13.3hh Burfield Goodie Two Shoes. Katie completed this whilst running a sky high temperature and feeling extremely ill throughout – well done you two for your amazing results in very testing conditions.

CHRISTINE SMYTH (LEFT) AND KATIE BEDWIN (RIGHT) COMPETING AT HAYWOOD OAKS

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS The International Committee continue to work towards Great Britain having a credible presence at Championship events. The FEI released news recently that the 2016 World Endurance Championships will no longer take place in Dubai and bidding has reopened to find a new host. The venue and date will not be made public until June but adjustments have been made to the Squad assessment events to take account of a possible September or October date, which will affect the qualification deadline for the Senior Team. The Squad Management Team are looking very strong with some of the most experienced individuals available to us accepting positions. Sally Hall has taken charge of the Senior Squad and Jo Chisholm will lead the Young Riders. Mary Stubbs continues in the role of Development Squad Chef. Sarah Coombs and Tom Eaton-Evans are outstanding vets with a special insight into Endurance. Our existing farrier team of Kelvin Lymer and Glyn Trundle, has been joined by Kelvin’s son, Harvey. The International Squad had their first ‘Meet Up’ on the 9th April at Abbey Park when they and their crews were asked to attend a day of presentations given by representatives of the Squad Management Team and International Committee. This was a great opportunity for Team hopefuls to meet the new and old members of the SMT and hear the strategy for the Squad. The over-riding message of the day from all speakers was about TEAMWORK in all things. We are also looking for an increased level of professionalism in our Squad members – covering all things from dress to social media participation to promoting your Group events to helping your fellow rider – at whatever level they ride. Here is a taster from the presenters of some of the points that GBR Team hopefuls need to take on board:

MEET THE CHEFS Sally Hall, Senior Squad Chef Mary Stubbs, Development Squad Chef Jo Chisholm, Young Rider Squad Chef • Teamwork is our top priority – working together as a Squad, riding together, sharing equipment, supporting each other during competitions – on the trail and in vetgates, taking part in Squad training/ride days. It’s time to put the Team before personal ambition in order to work towards success. We’re looking for your commitment and support for your fellow Squad mates. • Be smart – represent the Squad at every EGB event smartly dressed, presenting a professional image. • 3 year plan – There is no quick route to success. Our tactics this year and next will be based on training and building a strong Team for WEG Montreal 2018. • We view the Development Squad as a chance to demonstrate that they are suitable for selection for a Senior Championship in the future.

PUBLIC IMAGE John Robertson, Chair of IC • Use Social Media for positives not negatives and ‘Don’t Feed the Trolls’. Promote local and national EGB activities. Integrate with Endurance at all levels. • All Squad members should be aware that they are already representing Endurance Team GBR at every event they attend. Their appearance, behaviour and professionalism should reflect this. Look smart, be approachable and make time to help those just starting out. • Be ready to commit the time, finances and respect for the process. The SMT are probably the best we’ve ever had. Trust them. Accept that being part of the Team could mean being asked to put your personal ambitions aside for the good of the Team.

TRAVELLING STRATEGY Tom Eaton-Evans, Young Rider Squad Vet • Transport is essential for international competition – getting it wrong can spoil your chances of competing successfully • Preparation and planning are key – from early habituation of your horse to travel to devising a suitable route plan to give your horse the easiest journey. • During and after the journey meticulous attention to detail and close monitoring of the horse are required.

ROLE OF THE PHYSIO Lee Clark, Physio to all Squads • Never under-estimate the value of having regular checkups from a qualified horse physio. Squad members should have their horses checked every 3 months so that minor problems can be dealt with before they turn into major problems. Always communicate any concerns regarding your horse to the SMT so that we have the opportunity to help you put them right. • Not all qualifications are equal – Ensure that your physio has had full training. • Familiarise yourself with the stretching exercises on my website and build them in to your daily routine.

SHOEING Kelvin Lymer, Senior Squad Farrier • Advances in knowledge and materials have been made worldwide. The UK is lagging behind. Keep an open mind about what might work for your horse. • Subtle adjustments can be made to shoeing technique to produce a specialised set of shoes geared towards the terrain of the competition.

CREWING FOR SUCCESS Sarah Coombs, Senior Squad Vet • Meticulous preparation for every aspect of whole crewing process is essential. Small improvements at every stage will add up. • All Squad members and their crews need a basic awareness of good scientific reasons for what we do and a highly professional approach working quickly, calmly and QUIETLY. • Careful observation, close attention to detail and meticulous preparation will bring rewards.......You Make Your Own Luck!

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INTERNATIONAL SQUAD MEMBERS The International Squad is a good mix of experienced riders, improvers and young talent, with some great horses. Endurance GB are giving the Squad an extra Team opportunity this year. The CEIO 3* 160km ‘Dry Run’ for next year’s European Championships is being held near Brussels on the 19th August. The organisers are also offering a CEI2* 120km on the 21st August with a team competition. We propose to accompany a Team for each distance with the

intention of gaining valuable knowledge of the course for next year but also to give experience of competing abroad in a Team environment. They will be supported by members of the Squad Management. The Young Riders are looking at competing at the European Championships in Rio Frio, Portugal in the first week of September. The following riders and horses have been accepted on to the International Squad for 2016:

Anne Booth Rassam Kathy Carr Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle Andrea Champ Drumghiga Luxor Carri Ann Dark HS Drift Bey Sahli Vavavoom Alexandra Dassargues Rezon du Bas Four Fiona Griffiths Oliver Twist IV Harry Ingram Bronze Nahdir Warren Hills Chayze Annie Joppe Fantom Lorna Kidson Sheer Bliss Annette Masterson Millenium Chorus Robert Newall Loti du Caussanel Constance Newbould Zarkhruv Louise Rich Oakleaze Farm Cziko Sue Rich Oakleaze Farm Czako Abigail Tennant Barik Nicki Thorne LM 42 LM Bold Greyson LM Bolena Heather Whiteley Distance Oasis Chris Wray Takwenya Young Riders Kate Atkinson DNS Ronaldo Katie Bedwin Elayla Burfield Goodie Two Shoes Charlie Chadwick Hazelcroft Gosens Tsar Caitlin Theodorou My Marco INVITATION If anyone feels that they are ready to join the International Squad for 2016, please contact lindsaywilson@endurancegb. co.uk for an application form. We are interested in combinations that are 2* qualified.

Also, if anyone would like advice and guidance about future Squad participation, please contact Ann Dark who will be happy to give you some pointers anndark@endurancegb.co.uk

EGB KEY DATES 2016 RECEIPT OF FEI & MAJOR RIDE PROPOSALS 31st August RECEIPT OF MEMBERS’ PROPOSALS FOR AGM In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office by 5pm on Friday 16th September NOMINATIONS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office by 5pm on Friday 16th September RECEIPT OF NATIONAL RIDE PROPOSAL FORMS 14th October CLAIMS FOR DISTANCE AWARDS 21st October GROUPS MEETING 22nd October RIDE FIXTURES MEETING 23rd October NOMINATIONS FOR UNSUNG HERO, JOHN YEATS BURSARY & YOUNG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 28th October ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Daventry Court Hotel 19th November Daventry NN11 0SG 12 noon (unless otherwise advised) BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS 2nd July 24th September 19th /20th November

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TS AND VOLUNTEERS WORKSHOPS We have now run two very successful Volunteers’ Conferences and a Technical Steward Workshop. The Volunteers’ Conferences covered topics such as event organising, the 2016 rule changes, welfare and safeguarding, and the Groups Constitution. The delegates at the Southern Volunteers’ conference applied that old project management staple, the “brown paper exercise” to organising events, which proved very useful to some of our new ride organisers as well as providing a reality check for the more experienced organisers. The delegates at the Northern conference carried out a role play exercise on briefing volunteers, which caused much hilarity. The feedback from both conferences was excellent, with all the delegates feeling much more confident in their volunteer roles. The Technical Steward Workshop, which was also very well received, brought new and existing Technical Stewards together to share best practice and discuss how our Technical Stewards should be trained and mentored in the future. It is hoped to hold a further Technical Steward Workshop later in the year. If anyone is interested in becoming a Technical Steward then they should contact suebox@endurancegb.co.uk Thank you to the Operations (Rides and Rules) committee for organising the conferences and to Sue Box, Kerry Dawson, Brian Floyd Davis, Esther Young, Stevie Martin, Fiona Griffiths, Heather Weston, Mark Holland (the Trail Riders Federation), and Gavin Duffy (Raynet) for speaking/facilitating at the events.

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TRIED & TESTED

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EVENTA L TRAILER GOLD STANDARD IFOR WILLIAMS TRAILERS www.iwt.co.uk

ally Mellor put the Ifor Williams Eventa trailer on test for Enduranceâ&#x20AC;Ś As a competitive Endurance rider and a Pony Club Mum I jumped at the opportunity to trial the new Ifor Williams Eventa trailer. What better way to assess the credentials of the trailer, than to test drive it for a few weeks. My daughter Katy and I compete at 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 equestrian events throughout the year, many of which involve long distance travelling and staying away from home with the horses. The luxury of having a trailer with living accommodation, makes the prospect of competing at multiday events much more attractive. This is particularly so in the sport of endurance where trailers are more popular and practical than lorries, because the tow vehicle can be unhitched and used for crewing the horse and rider. We own a very compact trailer with snug bunk beds, so I was interested to compare this to the living area inside the Eventa. The Gold standard L model is the top of the Eventa range and the accommodation exceeded our expectations with its spacious interior, comfortable beds and on board electrics, including the luxury of central heating. Our overnight stay was warm and cosy, even though it was frosty outside. The Eventa is well kitted out with a fridge, hob, sink and hot water, ideal for catering whilst away from home. There is a toilet cubicle with a flush toilet, or a shower option which could be very welcome after a long day in the saddle. There is plenty of storage space for food, clothes and bedding and masses of headroom for tall people like my husband. The three of us could sit comfortably at the dining table to enjoy our meals. Initially I was nervous about towing the Eventa L because of its length and width. It is a much bigger trailer than I am used to. However it tows very well and gives the horses a smooth ride both on the motorway and along our narrow country lanes. The trailer is easy enough to hitch up and manoeuvre, but it requires a big turning circle and takes up a lot more parking space on the yard. I would be cautious about taking it 36

to venues with restricted access or narrow gateways. For our twice weekly Pony Club training sessions the trailer felt a bit excessive for transporting one pony. But it drew lots of attention from other Pony Club parents and resulted in several guided tours and lots of questions about the benefits and features. The Eventa would be an ideal trailer for taking 3 ponies to team events such as polocrosse, eventing and mounted games competitions. These are the type of events where Pony Club families get together to share transport and overnight sleeping/ camping facilities. Our endurance horses and Pony Club ponies are used to rearward facing travel in our own trailer. They all loaded willingly into the Eventa and turned to face across the trailer in a herringbone pattern. There was masses of space for the ponies and the 15.3hh horses in the L model when only 2 horses were being transported. The width of the stalls can be easily adjusted to make them narrower for smaller equines and the integral head dividers ensure that each horse or pony has its own travel space. Both Katy and I found it difficult to load the horses safely on our own. Once up the ramp, turned across the trailer and tied up in their travel position, the horses need to stand quietly whilst the handler lets go of them and walks across to release the partition and swing it into place. Unfortunately the handler cannot reach the partition whilst still holding the horse. For our young and flighty Arabs this could be a tricky operation single handed, but for well trained and patient horses it would be no problem at all. The Eventa L is very light and airy with lots of opening windows and 6 roof vents. Good ventilation is so important during travel, particularly if horses tend to sweat up, or have difficulty cooling down after an event. Our horses travelled very comfortably and there was no condensation or stale air in the trailer during their journeys. Sometimes we travel up to 150- 200 miles to an endurance ride so the horses can be in transit for 5 hours or more. Their safety and well being is our Official members publication for Endurance GB

top priority at all times. Being able to stop en route and check on the horses without opening the ramp is a necessity. In the Eventa L the grooms access is from the living accommodation, but this doorway becomes very restricted if the trailer is set up to carry 3 horses. The external door on the M model is a much better configuration and would give easier access to the horses for feed, water or attention. Inevitably we all take far too much kit with us, whenever we go away with the horses, just in case it rains or snows, or there is a heatwave, or in case of an emergency. The Eventa L has huge external storage lockers ideal for feed, bedding, buckets, water containers, slosh bottles and rugs. This is a really useful feature of the trailer and means all the essential gear is readily accessible. The trailer also has its own water tank and fitted tap making it easy to fill water buckets or hose down sweaty horses.. The built in tack locker also houses the 12 volt battery and the plumbing so it takes up some of the room. We found the space rather cramped for two large endurance saddles with caged stirrups and sheepskin numnahs. For less bulky tack the storage space would probably be sufficient. Over the last 3 weeks we have tried and tested the Eventa on 9 separate outings. All 6 horses have loaded and travelled in comfort and safety. We have even introduced our Arab yearling filly Malaala to the trailer and she walked straight in without hesitation. Katy and I have enjoyed the luxury and warmth of the accommodation, particularly as the April weather has been so changeable. We have been very impressed with the quality and build of the trailer; it feels so robust. My 3.5 litre Shogun has made easy work of towing the Eventa even over muddy fields. We feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to compare the Eventa to our existing trailer. For our own purposes the Eventa L is just too big. We only travel two 15.3hh horses at a time, so we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a 3 horse trailer. If only Ifor Williams had given us the Eventa M model to test drive instead. Now that would be difficult to hand back at the end of a 3 week trialâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś.. Endurance May/June 2016 37

BOOK REVIEW

Forelock Books

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I love a good book…I adore reading… Always have done, especially as a child, when my bedroom bookshelves were filled with the colourful dustjackets of the books that they contained…Books by Ruby Ferguson, K.M Peyton, The Pullein-Thompson sisters, and Pat Smyth, to name just a few. When I visit the BHS at Abbey Park, I love to browse through these same titles on the shelves in their library; but what are present day authors providing for young riders/readers today? I asked Michelle Charman at Forelock Books, about her publishing philosophy:

I set up Forelock Books for a number of reasons: • Big publishers were focusing on more celebrity authors and big names and less on great stories • Children are losing out on childhood adventures. Times where they and their friends can go out alone, in all weathers, with their ponies (real or imaginary) making and experiencing their own adventures. • Quite often readers reach their teens and stop reading for pleasure and there are several generations who stopped in their teens, never went back and have forgotten the joy it can bring. • Life is busy, especially when you have horses, it’s hard to make time to read but when you do it’s nice to pick up a good book that isn’t too heavy and draining to read. Forelock aims to find just that, good stories for any age. I was lucky enough to have a pony from a young age, but reading pony adventures helped me believe I could achieve more than if I didn’t read. I believed I could cope with or avoid dangerous situations, because I’d read about young riders who had got stuck in a bog, ridden a terrified horse or who had foiled a robbery. I developed a strong imagination and would spend days up on the mountain with friends pretending to be a medieval knight,

or one of the famous five on horseback. The sense of adventure I got from a combination of reading and riding eventually led me to London, to work for some of the biggest names in publishing and to travel the world, while at the same time owning a horse and competing in Show jumping and low level eventing. I’m now lucky enough to be able to combine both my passions, books and horses, reading and riding. I’m glad to say that many young riders between the ages of 7-11yrs still enjoy reading and love the wide range of stories we have published so far, but many of our readers are parents, grandparents and adult riders who never had children. Our authors are all adults who never lost their sense of adventure and their love of ordinary ponies - horses with character that can teach you more than you can teach them. KM Peyton is a great example, someone who had her first book published as a teenager and who is the president of the Essex Farmers PC and still rides occasionally despite being in her eighties. Like Carolyn, our authors don’t write specifically for children, they write great stories which appeal to horsey children, of all ages. I believe great stories can be read by children and adults alike and offer so many benefits such as an escape, empathy, hope and inspiration, all so important in this day and age. Official members publication for Endurance GB

All the latest results from the EGB events FOREST OF DEAN MARCH HARES (28/02/2016) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aurontes (Judy Holloway), 11.2kph; Marcus Aurelius (Rebecca Bertram), 11.5kph; Takwenya (Christopher Wray), 12.2kph; Ty Shute Golden Savannah (Saffron Bishop), 12kph 3 eliminations 43kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Kalach (Claire Barry), 11.4kph; Talishla (Samantha Owen), 11.6kph Grade 2: Argentina (Rosemary Henderson), 12.5kph; Beths Choice (Lynn Harvey), 10.9kph; Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 11kph; Deliva Crianza (Lindsey Walters), 12.5kph; Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 12.4kph Grade 3: Barik (Abigail Tennant), 12.4kph; Cha Cha Cha (Samantha Owen), 11.6kph; Colliga Starling (Belinda Stewart), 11.3kph; Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 11.6kph; Inferno (Alex Tennant), 12.2kph; Maidendale Legacy (Raylene Steptoe), 11.6kph; Marl Joclyn (Laura Robinson), 11.2kph; Sweet Siren (Victoria Queen), 12kph Grade 4: Aces Diamond Gem (Amanda Coldicott), 11.2kph; Al Ashab Zameel (Abigail Chisholm), 11.2kph; Meraldos (Karen Greig), 11.6kph; Mewith Forsure (Gwendoline Pickering), 11.9kph; Pavots Dreamboy (Selina Burger), 11.7kph; Penhwnllys Seline De Mon (Helen Barrett), 11.4kph; Zeus (Rebecca Northover), 12kph Completion: Charlie V111 (John Coldicott), 11.2kph; Lucky Lane Cinders (Heather Whiteley), 11.3kph; Mahbubti (Sally Mcilwaine), 12.4kph; Vlacq Bronze Image (Tricia Hirst), 12.4kph 3 eliminations 43kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aberllwyd Briar Rose (Alison House), 11.3kph; Druimghigha Luxor (Louise Johnson), 12kph; Pesniia (Georgina Vaughan), 13.2kph Grade 2: Distance Oasis (Jo Baines), 11.3kph; Open T’ Offers (Rachael Cratchley), 10.7kph; Warrens Hill Rubyn (Sarah Rogerson), 10.7kph Grade 3: Al Askari (Keelie Dowker), 11.2kph 1 elimination 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: H S Exile (Judith Baynes), 11.7kph; Sea Emerald (Caitlin Theodorou), 13.5kph; Shafeeq (Karen Roberts), 11.4kph; Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 12.4kph; Zarzuela (Christine Wensley), 12kph Grade 2: My Marco (Annette Longland), 13.5kph Grade 3: Blakeswater Wilfred (Sarah Davenport), 12.8kph; Cyrion (Joanna Chisholm), 10.6kph; Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 11.7kph; H S Indiana (Janet Machin), 11.7kph; Jurassic (Tessa Chisholm), 10.6kph; Spirits Silver Diamond (Bryony Edmond), 11.5kph Grade 4: Golden Gigolo (Deborah Edmond), 11.5kph; Sharif El Ra (Samantha Howard), 11.4kph; Terenz Ibn Chatanz (Gillian Talbot), 10.8kph; Yawl Hill Maverick (Isobella Fricker), 12kph; Zyta (Gaynor Rose), 10.7kph 3 retired 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Blackie (Danielle Glaister), 10.3kph; Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 10.2kph; Cwrtycadno Zeus (Sarah Ollis), 11kph; Dutch Adventure (Natalie Neal), 12.9kph; Hayestown Rusty Rebel (Paddy) (Karen Burch), 9.2kph; Hs Azraf (Pam

James), 9.5kph; Jeff (Constance Smale), 11.3kph; Sateer (Geraldine White), 9.6kph; Shaikha Bint Krayaan (Hannah Verkerk), 12.2kph; Sweet Candy (Hilary Kaye), 12.4kph; Vlacq Melika Kayal (Lorraine Flood), 10.8kph Grade 2: Annia Aurelia (Katherine Bertram), 12kph; C S Corinthian (Claire Richards), 11.3kph; Cwmceffyl Autumn Breeze (Alison Smale), 11.3kph; Darees (Natalie Tindall), 12kph; Debrett (Melanie Bradley), 8.9kph; Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 11kph; Hs Shaman (Sue Box), 9.5kph; Medraar (Terence Madden), 12.2kph; Mualim Shael (Maria Baverstock), 11.9kph; Prince Of Hope (Kerry Carson), 10.2kph; Stephen (Chris Paine), 11kph; Traemar Narnia (Laura Short), 11.4kph Grade 3: Roma (Anne Owens), 9.4kph; Seren Hanau (Karen Jones), 11.3kph; Spellbound Oberon (Lisa Searle), 11.4kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 10.5kph; Whitehawk Random Design (Craig Painting), 9.4kp Grade 4: April (Lou Lou) (Kim Conroy), 9.2kph; Boo (Sherry Webb), 10.2kph; Gafros Minstral (Jacqui Kedward), 10.3kph; Honey Bunny (Christine Guy), 10.2kph; Jason I (Harry Ollis), 11kph; Tiptoe Hobnob (Tracey Organ), 12.8kph Completion: Duchy Mimosa (Martin Voysey), 10.8kph; Falwen Chantilly (Debra Liveley), 10.7kph; Pontardawe Apache (Angela Hopkins), 11.4kph; Raphael (Heather Giles), 9.6kph; Zakumi (Charlotte Saunders), 10.4kph 2 eliminations and 2 retired 33kms Pleasure Ride Archways Lovada Annie (Julie Dickens), 9.9kph; Ethaar (Caroline Le Butt), 12kph; Jongleur (Pippa Morris), 11.1kph; Lehenagh Kilbeg Boy (Emma Machin), 9.2kph; Morena (Renu Brindle), 9.2kph; Murphy (Barbara Baker), 11.8kph; Requiem (Will Kittow), 11.9kph; Sheridan (Claire Adams), 11.9kph; Tooty Fruiti (Sarah Williams), 11.8kph; Whiteleaze Flashdance (Melanie Fauske), 9.9kph 27kms Pleasure Ride Aberllwyd Solstice Morn (Rory Wilson); Artizana Tah-Zen (Sue Linney), 11.2kph; Bella (Sharon Naylor), 9.2kph; Diving Belle (Amanda Tovey), 10.5kph; Ennis (Susan Thomson), 9.8kph; Finn (Krissie Jones), 10.5kph; Justin Nobility (Elizabeth Carter), 10.7kph; Kenmor Gold (Amanda Atkinson), 7.6kph; Mimi Bint Rais (Amanda May), 8.5kph; Mrs Tiggywinkle (Sara Williams), 10.5kph; Najmeh Bint Kray (Elaine Fry), 13.1kph; Neco (Brdget Stein), 9.3kph; Onyx Mist (Penny King), 7.6kph; Penny (Meg Thomas), 9.2kph; Seren Nia (Charlie Cox), 9.4kph; Sky (Sammie Evans), 7.9kph; Syrian Moon (Barbara Rees), 8kph; Texas Star (Claire Licence), 9.2kph; Warrens Hill Farah (Laura Graham), 8kph 1 elimination WOOTTON (28/02/2016) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Chikara I (Nikki Brown), 14.6kph; Kyneton Poppers (Jess Smith), 15.2kph Grade 2: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 13.8kph; Hazelcroft Gosens Tsar (Charlotte Chadwick), 13.8kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Maraday Mystaron (Linda Cowperthwaite), 12.7kph Grade 3: St. Flannans Niamh (Gillian Hasberry), 13.4kph Completion: Ammanvalley Comet (Sue Abbott), 11.8kph 3 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)

Grade 1: Doylan Lacoste’s Gift (Alicia Reeves), 11.1kph; Mk Amirat Al Leyle (Nicola Chappell), 11.4kph; Tannasg Psyria (Zoe Wright), 11.4kph; Viniculture (Leah Griffin), 11.4kph Completion: Summer Breeze 1 (Evelyn Helme), 12.7kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 13.4kph Grade 2: Cemon (Emily Mchugh), 12.8kph; Rassam (Anne Booth), 13.1kph Grade 3: Badran (Hannah Ormerod), 13.7kph; William Bonnie (Steven Bates), 12kph Grade 4: Orelie Griff (Christopher Fitton), 11kph; Tannasg Psyches Realm (Rachael Atkinson), 12.8kph Completion: Kastano Aneksartisia (Carolyn Joesbury), 12kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aly’s Estrella De Rock (Emma Daniel), 13.7kph; Amesbury Via Las Vagas (Emma Forsyth), 12.2kph; Penny 2000 (Ann Featherstone), 10.9kph; Vlacq Halcyon Halo (Liz Forsyth), 12.2kph 2 eliminations 32kms Pleasure Ride Checker (Jane Impey), 8.9kph; Izzy Keen (Vicki White), 11.8kph; Miss Clintown (D Hillstead), 8.9kph; Miss Kitty (Sarah Bamber), 10.4kph; Ryelands Max A Million (Jamie Houghton), 10.4kph; Sabi Waseem (Simon Hutton), 14.6kph; Simeric S’Smoudh (Thay Stephenson), 11.1kph; Skip (Jacquie Harrison), 10.5kp 21kms Pleasure Ride Max (Clare Hamilton), 10.7kph; Shadow (Jean Horsley), 10.7kph 15kms Pleasure Ride Castle Hill Harvey (Pam Fromm), 6.7kph; Eric (Susan Warsap), 6.7kph; Maxi (Rose Smith), 9.4kph; Melody (Emma Batcheler), 11.3kph; Mouse (Nicky Palin), 11.3kph; Oliver (Heather Burchnall), 9.4kph; Sandtoft Jaffa (Sandra Budd), 11.3kph 1 elimination TILFORD (06/03/2016) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Al Raad Bin Jesra (Christine Smyth), 13.2kph; Remynisce (Susan Hawes), 13.1kph Grade 2: Burfield Goodie Two Shoes (Katie Bedwin), 13.2kph; Vlacq Journeyman (Georgina Vaughan), 13.1kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Warrens Hill Zhaheen (Liz Ashmead), 11.2kph Grade 3: Warrens Hill Kizmet (Alice Loten), 11.2kph Grade 4: Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 10.8kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Briar Rose (Alison House), 11.3kph; Cardinal Panache (Viv Coleman), 11kph; Dromasque (Leonie Davenport), 11kph; Good Morgan (Jessica Sedgwick), 13.5kph; Millie I (Mark Weil), 13.5kph; Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 11kph Grade 2: Lady Ace (Lynda Maples), 12.9kph Grade 3: Meraldos (Karen Greig), 12.1kph Grade 4: Archways Lovada Ada (Alice Denham), 11.3kph; Bonnie Sonata (Caroline Bennetts), 10.7kph; Chlione (Susan Middleton), 10.3kph; Dakaman (Heather Cornick), 10.7kph; El Azraff Amirah (Judith Yarnold), 10.3kph; Fortland Blaze (Charlotte Vickery), 12kph; Jjohara R (Simon Richardson), 10.7kph; Penhwnllys Samala De Mons (Mandy

Yarnold), 11.8kph; Razzle And Role (Frances Brayford), 12.2kph; Reena Screena Star (Ollie Holman), 10.3kph; Scrumpy2 (Hilary Weaver), 10.3kph Completion: Pstylistic (Gillian Campbell), 10.4kph; Whifflegig (Nuccia Lipscombe), 11.9kph 2 eliminations 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Ballinamurra Lucy (Karen Titterington), 10.3kph; Binley Sparkling Gilt (Amanda Barton), 11.9kph; Cf Matilda (Susannah French), 9.6kph; Danygaer (Rebecca Tooley), 11.9kph; Fawkes (Claire Horsfield), 9.7kph; Flicka (Barbara Moorhouse), 11.9kph; Gerry (Joanne Jackson), 11.2kph; Marcel (Julia Watts), 10.5kph; Musical Shares (Michael Doody), 11.2kph Grade 2: Ionos Maldwyn (Susan Wagg), 10.2kph; Little Boy Blue (Tommy) (Ella Green), 12.1kph; Muphasah (Claire Manville), 9.7kph; Rubicon Kartikka (Helen Bowyer), 11.9kph; Sarih (Zoe Green), 10.5kph Completion: Sg Haneesh (Charlotte Purkis), 12kph; Smirnoff (Amy Fuller), 10.2kph 1 elimination 16kms Pleasure Ride Agonia (Lauren Cresser), 6.1kph; Autumn Flame (Fiona Woodham), 11.8kph; Bingo (Emma Connors), 9.3kph; Biskit (Tracy Hodge), 9.5kph; Blue (Vicki Henderson), 7.8kph; Carrowkel Storm (Hannah Sedgewick), 9.4kph; Charlie (Jessica Rogers), 9.6kph; Chester (Julie Duvall), 9.6kph; Comeen Lass (Alexandra Cornwell), 8.8kph; Creevelea Mr Floyd (Michael Fullick), 9.4kph; Derry’s Dream (Paige Knee), 11.8kph; Draghi Warrior (Sam Hunt), 7.6kph; Florentina (Suzie Vickery), 10.4kph; Najmeh Bint Kray (Elaine Fry), 9.2kph; Paddy (Danielle Tree), 7.8kph; Rebel (Selina Tilley), 9.3kph; Rufus (Anne Mackey), 8.8kph; Southcoast Tomwyn Flash (Cara Hanoley), 9.5kph; Stomboli (Becky Rogers), 9.6kph CANNOCK CHASE SPRING (12/03/2016) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Shoshana (Ann Harrison), 13.9kph Grade 2: Distance Oasis (Heather Whiteley), 12.8kph; Kyneton Poppers (Jess Smith), 14kph; Sky’s The Limit (Charlotte Chadwick), 13.8kph Grade 3: Belle Etoile Bolero (Amie Grainger), 12.1kph; Penny Clawd (Belinda Stewart), 14.1kph Grade 4: Bolero Phantastik (Charlotte Strang), 12.2kph; Bonanza Bin Shuwaimeh (Terence Madden), 13.6kph; H S Pirouche (Beth Langley), 13.6kph; Krayaan Nasser (Josie Ratter-Evison), 13.6kph; Shermans Riva (Victoria Davies), 12.1kph 3 eliminations and 2 retired 48kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Sheer Bliss (Lorna Kidson), 13kph Grade 3: C S Khan (Melanie Bradley), 13.1kph Grade 4: Shaikha Bint Krayaan (Hannah Verkerk), 12.1kph Completion: Ammanvalley Comet (Sue Abbott), 11.1kph; Emir (Carri-Ann Dark), 12.2kph 1 retired 45kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Crystal Wissam (Anna Williams),

The Claridge Family have specialised in breeding Pure and Part Bred Performance Arabian horses for over 25 years. Phoenix Field Arabian Stud have bred and trained horses for World & European FEI Endurance Championships, Endurance GB, AHS Marathon, Man V’s Horse, Royal Shows & BEF Futurity Grading.

13.3kph Grade 3: Tiffaala (Sally Mellor), 12.5kph Grade 4: Hs Etro (Iain Cockley-Adams), 14kph; Sahir Opulence (Katy Mellor), 12.5kph Completion: Egyptian Whirlwind (Linda Cowperthwaite), 12.1kph; Themis Aya (Janice Cockley-Adams), 14kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bh Supersonic (Samantha Owen), 12.6kph; Bronze Nahdir (Harry Ingram), 13.8kph Grade 2: Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 13.1kph; Khartoum With A K (Nikki Malcolm), 12.6kph; Magners Gold (Jane Wyatt), 13.6kph Grade 3: Oliver Twist IV (Fiona Griffiths), 12.6kph; S G Elegant (Nathan Sweeney), 12.6kph; Tannasg Psyrenkus (Ruth Chadwick), 12.1kph Grade 4: Bashir (Rachel Rolfe), 12.3kph; Crystal Magic Star (Lauren Mills), 13.1kph; Gb Aliaanah (Amanda Morriss), 12.3kph; Orlando (Gaynor Jones), 13.1kph Completion: Riyah Raquassah (Karen Corr), 12.1kph; Silvretta Grand Marnier (Sally Farrall), 12.3kph; Talisman El Nefous (Fiona Price), 11.7kph; Vlacq Hadiyah Kayal (Nicola Pell), 12.5kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: A Little Bit Of Magic (Andrea Champ), 12.6kph; Druimghigha Luxor (Louise Johnson), 12.6kph; Ethaar (Caroline Le Butt), 12.6kph; Hill Billy (Rachel Knight), 12.1kph Grade 2: Ja Amir Khan (Valerie Whalley), 13kph Grade 3: Elmsteads Poloistique (Amber Barnicoat), 13.1kph Grade 4: Gaulstown Delcano (Gwenan Evans), 12.3kph Completion: Ca Jalmeer (John Black), 13.7kph; Hs Cardinal (Angie Williams), 12.3kph; Karactacus Potts (Anna Collins), 13.7kph; Kermit The Frog (Stefania Gandola), 12.6kph; Pentlands Eye Spy (Suzanne Chamberlain), 12.5kph; Warrens Hill Chayze (Amy Gibson), 13.8kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Clicquot Of Scaleby (Amanda Crompton), 11kph; Gayhanieh’s Star (Lesley Cantrill), 12.3kph; Ibn Derkisha (Rachael Atkinson), 12.6kph Grade 2: Goldcrest Whitsun Dancer (Camilla Mascall), 12.7kph; The Red Viscount (Charis Denham), 13.2kph Grade 3: Hilin Dollar (Max Wilson), 13.9kph; Marcus Aurelius (Rebecca Bertram), 12.8kph; Oriole The Gold (Pamela Jordan), 12.4kph Grade 4: Ben Shah (Rachel Judson), 12.9kph; Bey Dryad (Gillian Hensley), 11.9kph; Lucy G (Jacky Goodman), 11.5kp Completion: Becky C (Karen Cadman), 12.3kph; Equiloan Phoebes Gold (Larissa Whiley), 12.9kph; Hs Prosper (Emily Mchugh), 12.6kph; Stas Hazelaar (Ger) (Tracy Sieminski), 13.2kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aberstwyth Gwynfor (Hayley Oliver), 12.8kph; Annia Aurelia (Katherine Bertram), 12.8kph; Gizmo I (Kath Wilson), 10.7kph; Oatis (Diane Hudson), 10.7kph; Spilsbury Cassidy Kid (Ann Raymont), 13.1kph; Talulah (Sammie Webb), 12.8kph; Zayin Zachilles (Paul Simmons), 12kph Grade 2: Grey Legs (Annette Ellison), 12.8kph; Vlacq Melika Kayal (Lorraine Flood), 11.4kph Grade 3: Bey Dshar (Angela Hill), 11.4kph; Duchy Mimosa (Martin Voysey), 11.4kph; Golden Pride (Lindsey Bones), 13.1kph;

Kilteeven Ginger Mist (Lisa Hayworth), 8.8kph; Sandy W (Lily Gibbons), 10.7kph Grade 4: Amazlad Of The Hollies (Jacqueline Rushton), 11kph; Diamond Flight (Shaun Walsh), 13.9kph; Hollyhedge Jakarta (Alexandra Rushton), 11kph; Pleasington Playboy (Lindon Webb), Completion: Copshawholm Roman Emperor (Jean Spearing), 13.6kph; Rusheen Blathin (Jo Bunyan), 12.8kph 3 eliminations and 1 retired 32kms Pleasure Ride Bridget (Tilly Bo Grainger); Clonlyon Blue (Tracy Ryan), 7.7kph; Colonel (Lynne Cooper), 10kph; Flame (Connor Kay); Indyanna (Nicky Clark), 7.7kph; Melody (Janet Thornhill), 8.5kph; Paddy Oatfiled (Skye Conway); Pantygid Cloudy (Jennifer Rand); Paul (Emma Conway); Rosie (Leonard Conway Johnson); Royal Rebel (Jake Bayley); Rupert (Oliver Conway Johnson); Saintwestwell Silver Mask (Ray Davison); Shannon (Philip Cooper); Storm I (Joannah Parker); Tnnyson (Kieran Kay); Vandalord Peridot (Diane Gillings); Zorro (Sharon Davison) 1 elimination 16kms Pleasure Ride Bailey (Jon Wood); Beresford Sydney (Kay Counter); Burrswood Bean Geste (Rachel Clarke); Diva’s Honeymoon (S Davis); Ginny (K Reynolds); Harley (Sam Milne); Henry (Ben Stevens); Limited Edition (Carol Counter); Longcross Velvet (Bryony Parsler); Missy (Liz Athorn); Morticia (Alan Davis); Nimo (Julie Edginton); Orquidea (A Esler); Pintado (Liz Ewbank); Polly I (Carol Fricker); Poppy (D Leveuf); Shadow (Jean Horsley); Spanish Heir (Bella Fricker); Toby I Khanobi (Stephen Rose); Yetehrsgill Taliesin (Rebecca Parsler); Zyta (Gaynor Rose) 2 retired WILLOW BANKS (13/03/2016) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Ravel’s Bolero (Amie Grainger), 11.8kph; Red House Lily Marlene (Carolyn Livesey), 11.2kph Grade 2: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr), 11.8kph; Khalifa B J (Jacqueline Lloyd), 11.2kph; Tinkerbell’s Image (Nikki Brown), 12.8kph 1 elimination 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Haleys Empress (Abigail Goodrich), 11.9kph; Oreci De Tenelles (Jeanette Bennett), 11.8kph; Rassam (Anne Booth), 11.4kph; St. Flannans Niamh (Gillian Hasberry), 11.5kph Grade 2: Buzz (Robert Blane), 11.1kph Completion: Llanfyllin Roseanne (Caitlin Birkitt), 11.1kph 1 elimination 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Doylan Lacoste’s Gift (Alicia Reeves), 9.8kph; Harmonized (Chloe Delaney), 11.7kph; Mk Amirat Al Leyle (Rachel Pemberton), 10.1kph Grade 2: Deemonstrator (Zoe Wright), 10.1kph; Jvl Sergeant C Marshall (Michael Smith), 10.1kph Completion: Riversdale Bawika (Julie Linder), 11.4kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Marouk Du Caprice (Claire Wertheimer), 11.6kph Grade 2: Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 11kph Grade 3: Asia De Bozouls (Gemma Parkin), 10.7kph Completion: Ballydoolagh Alfie (Jeni Gilbert), 11kph; Burfield Court Appearance (Amy Boston), 10.1kph; F F

Alpha Orionis (Fiona Videla), 10.1kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Basford Showman (Emily Ferguson), 14.2kph; Hassam (ChristineAnne Hull), 9.6kph Grade 2: Harvest Gold (Sheryl Symonds), 9.6kph; Miss Kitty (Sarah Bamber), 9.5kph Grade 3: Fidus Rahmoon (Helen Legood), 9.7kph Grade 4: Ryelands Max A Million (Jamie Houghton), 9.5kph 2 eliminations 33kms Pleasure Ride Al Madior (Shirley Leonard), 8.4kph; Checker (Jane Impey), 7.6kph; Kernow Sasparilla (Sarah Appleby), 8.4kph; Lakeside Dun (Carol Connelley), 8.4kph; Miss Clintown (D Hillstead), 7.6kph; Sabi Wasem (Simon Hutton), 12.2kph 21kms Pleasure Ride Almeria (Nicola Bowley), 9.4kph; Bella (Rachel Kidd), 9.4kph; Flint (Perry Hayes), 8.1kph; Lva Troy (Sue Scarborough), 8.4kph; Melody (Emma Batcheler), 7.1kph; Mouse (Nicky Palin), 10.7kph; S P Dakota (Andrea Campbell), 7.9kph; Salidtoft Jaffa (Tilly) (Sandra Budd), 7.1kph; Wisespares Tempo (Helen Ganney), 8.4kph 1 elimination 15kms Pleasure Ride Castle Hill Harvey (Pam Fromm), 4.4kph; Denny (Dawn Sims), 4.5kph; Don (Debra Willson), 5.5kph; Eric (Susan Warsap), 4.4kph; Honey (Tanya Holmes), 4.5kph; MacNilly (Helen Matthews), 5.5kph; Ted (Emily Robinson), 4.5kph; Townend Rocky (Caroline Carter), 4.5kph; Twywell Jay Cee (Sheila Smith), 4.4kph GRAFFHAM DOWN (20/03/2016) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 12kph Grade 3: Barik (Abigail Tennant), 11kph; Inferno (Alex Tennant), 11kph Grade 4: Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 10.6kph 1 elimination 43kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Cardinal Panache (Viv Coleman), 10.7kph; Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 10.7kph Grade 4: Dromasque (Leonie Davenport), 10.7kph; Firyuza (Annette Hansford), 12.4kph; Millie I (Mark Weil), 11.3kph; Penhwnllys Samala De Mons (Mandy Yarnold), 12.1kph Completion: Emira Bint Letifa (Sally Toye), 12kph 36kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Binley Silver Spark (Rebecca Gant), 11.2kph Grade 2: Moonlight Mollemente (Erica Mcquillen), 12.5kph Grade 3: Elayla (Katie Bedwin), 11.8kph; Indian Najmah (Joanna Neyland), 10.8kph; Moonlight Sonata (Victoria Lawson), 12.5kph; Scrumpy2 (Hilary Weaver), 12kph; W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp), 10.7kph; Whifflegig (Nuccia Lipscombe), 12.8kph Grade 4: El Azraff Amirah (Judith Yarnold), 10kph; Eternal Deja Vu (Charlotte Robinson), 11kph; Lady Ace (Lynda Maples), 11.8kph; Red House Shamil (Trilby Herriott), 10.7kph Completion: Solstice Sunrise (Archie Moffat), 11kph 1 retired 36kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aussie (Lorraine Brown), 10.4kph; Binley Sparkiling Gilt (Amanda Barton), 12.4kph; Buckleberry Habiba

(Elizabeth White), 12.7kph; Durriyah (Heather Weston), 10.7kph; Maakedye (Amy Parcell), 10.4kph; Marcel (Julia Watts), 10.4kph; Milo (Sarah Jones), 10.2kph; Musical Shares (Michael Doody), 12.2kph; Trop Vite Azureen (David Yeoman), 9.5kp Grade 2: Bella B (Anja Brandt), 12kph; Elegant Magic (Mark Carter), 11.1kph; Grecian Moon (Larissa Burnett), 10.4kph; Marco Fresco (Fiona Wright), 11.7kph; Miss Bounty (Claire Hood), 10.2kph; Rajastan (Kathy Friday), 10.7kph; Rubicon Kartikka (Helen Bowyer), 12.4kph; S G Beja Jamaal (Nathan Sweeney), 9.5kph Grade 3: Cuffersgrange Any How (Garry Dixon), 8.9kph; Mas’s Sambuca (Beverley Cooke), 12.7kph; Sg Haneesh (Charlotte Purkis), 10.8kph; Wensum Patriot (Lisa Fisher), 12.2kph Grade 4: Carsons Legacy (Sherrie Cooper), 8.9kph; Donna Spring (Toni Carter), 11.1kph; Gerry (Joanne Jackson), 12.2kph; Magdy (James Dickinson), 11.8kph; Pontoon Travellor (Nina Back), 10.2kph; Sarih (Zoe Green), 11.4kph; Taylor’s Flicka (Barbara Woodhouse), 12.4kph; Time To Tango (Charlotte Deragon), 10.4kph Completion: Fawkes (Claire Horsfield), 9.6kph 2 eliminations and 3 retired 36kms Pleasure Ride Bevois Bobby (Karen Whittington), 10.2kph; Kingates Gold (Lorraine Sheerin), 10.2kph; Tara (Gillian Coffin), 10kph 26kms Pleasure Ride Ana Moutabahi (Emma Purdy), 10.9kph; Autumn Flame (Fiona Woodham), 9.1kph; Creevelea Mr Floyd (Michael Fullick), 9.5kph; Derry’s Dream (Paige Knee), 9.5kph; Dutch Woody Lo (Kim Carter), 10.8kph; Easy Over (Debbie Garnham), 10.9kph; Ennis (Susan Thomson), 9.8kph; Foxhills Saxon (Harriet Wheeler), 9kph; Ginty (Un-Named), 9.5kph; Izzy (Anne Gartside), 10.9kph; King Of The Rein (Karen Marner), 9.2kph; Lady Jasmine (Julie Mason), 11.6kph; More Than Abell (Chloe Fuller), 9kph; Red Robin (Amelia-Mae Long), 9kph; Royal Man (Paul Carter), 10.8kph; Seville (Caroline Barnfield), 9.8kph; Shahir Neesan (Nicky Pumphrey), 10.6kph; Zebedee (Alice Dearnley), 9kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Archer (Leaonie Wheeler), 8.2kph; Baronsdown Rendez-Vous (Trudeke de Munck), 8.8kph; Biskit (Tracy Hodge), 8.6kph; Brownbread Rescue (Christine Glendenning), 10.3kph; Carrowkeel Storm (Clare Sedgewick), 8.5kph; Charlie (Jessica Rogers), 7.6kph; Chester (Julie Duvall), 7.6kph; Dylan (Claire Napper), 8.6kph; Irish (Jackie Leftwich), 8.5kph; Justins Lagdew Lane (Sarah Mitchell), 12.3kph; Merlin (Greta Crompton), 6.4kph; Nasta (Claire Sawyer), 8.7kph; Quantum Zeus Tommy (R Dixon), 6.4kph; Remington Steele (Kelly Finch), 8.7kph; Shaunies Sunshine (Amanda Cartwright), 8.7kph; Southcoast Tomwyn Flash (Cara Handley), 8.6kph THE CONCRETE COWS (20/03/2016) 81kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Medina Bin Neck (Shanti Roos), 12.2kph; Yawl Hill Pollyanna (Emma Daniel), 12.9kph Grade 4: Bobby Q (Catriona Moon), 12.2kph; Yawl Hill Kyla (Kirsty Wiscombe), 12.9kph; Yawl Hill Maverick (Isobella Fricker), 12.9kph 66kms Graded Endurance Ride

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Grade 1: Crystal Wissam (Anna Williams), 12.6kph; Deliva Crianza (Lindsey Walters), 12.8kph; Joyces Choice (Hannah Maskell), 15kph; Peponi (Christopher Wray), 12.6kph Grade 4: Maidendale Legacy (Raylene Steptoe), 10kph Completion: Meraldos (Karen Greig), 10kph 2 eliminations 41kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: St. Flannans Niamh (Gillian Hasberry), 11.9kph Grade 2: Zaferan (Madison Pomroy), 11.9kph Grade 3: H S Indiana (Janet Machin), 10.9kph; Seren Rigel (Rebecca Kinnarney), 12.7kph; Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 12.3kph Grade 4: Bey Shamadahl (CarriAnn Dark), 12kph; Seren Capella (Jo Mccormac), 12.7kp Completion: Fantasia IV (Tricia Hirst), 12kph 1 elimination 41kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bellaboolou (Rachael Spinks), 12.4kph; Kilteeven Ginger Mist (Lisa Hayworth), 10.5kph; Najmeh Bint Kray (Elaine Fry), 10.7kph; Ramona (Maddy Mangan), 11.1kph Grade 2: Sirnunn Magic Mover (Richard Allen), 11.8kph Grade 3: Bordesley Golden Ayanna (Camilla Mascall), 10.9kph; Captain Snowball (Michael Alexander), 8.7kph; Shatzar (Jane Alexander), 8.7kph; Silver Linnet (Carol Fricker), 11.3kph Grade 4: Kal Baishakhi (Rebecca Northover), 10.2kph 36kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Kastano Kuriaki Abaramenito (Steven Bates), 11.2kph; William Bonnie (Carolyn Joesbury), 11.2kph Grade 3: Winter Mist (Sarah JenkinsBrown), 11.1kph 1 elimination 36kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Elmo (Vanessa Woodhouse), 10.7kph; Herbert Sherbert (Gillian Hensley), 9.9kph; Magical Merlin (Gemma Grodkiewicz), 11kph; Nicomacheus Goa (Kerry Lloyd), 13.5kph; Suchaking (Malcolm Greenaway), 11.1kph Grade 2: Cally (Sophia Mccoy), 9.1kph; Cefngarn Carwyn (Deborah Dibden), 10.3kph Grade 3: Dulas Total Eclipse (Heather Whittington), 9.9kph; Joey (Alison Taylor), 10kph; Rowdy Cow Girl (Sally Jones), 9.6kph Grade 4: Cool Dude (Emma Taylor), 10kph Completion: Dax (Lisa Chawner), 10.7kph; Grange Girl (Ruby) (Pippa Ogier), 12kph; Paramal (Helen Gipson), 9.5kph 1 retired 36kms Pleasure Ride Am Exclusive (D Gillings), 10.5kph; Gas Skala (Maria Jenkins-Powell), 11.3kph; Gem (Zoe Catun), 10.3kph; Genger Ale (Rachel Hares), 11.3kph; Hathek (Keighley Ponroy), 8.5kph 21kms Pleasure Ride Akhil (Juliette Dean), 9kph; Ballyfarnon Black Beauty (Linda Spencer), 9.2kph; Bowood Impeccable (Katherine Wilkins), 5.7kph; Corky (Helen Bevan), 12.1kph; Dakaman (Heather Cornick), 7.5kph; Dexter (Suzanne Radford), 10.3kph; Harvey (Karen Browne), 10kph; Jack (Karen Rees), 9kph; Jacko (Olivia Cornick), 7.5kph; Lady (Natash Lock), 5.7kph; Monkey Boy (Sue Henry), 10.1kph;

Oxirianna (Joanne Knowles), 9.6kph; Oxnead Argon (Tracy Osak), 9.6kph; Peru (Clare Connell), 7.5kph; Sandtoft Salome (Amanda Grainger), 7.5kph; Sandy (Anya Crawford), 12.8kph; Seamus (Karen Kendall), 10.3kph; Storm (Jane Bird), 7.2kph; Summer (Sarah Gregory), 12.1kph; Viking (Jill Crawford), 12.8kph; Winnie (Jayne Major), 7.5kph; Woody (Nicola Taylor), 10kph 21kms Pleasure Ride: Pony Club Alfie (Mia Halsall), 9.7kph; Bob (Esther Harris-Hines), 9.7kph; Patch (Lucy Courtenay), 9.7kph; Uptipp (Victoria Maulds), 9.7kph; Whinney Willow (Chenoa Nelson), 13.4kph 13kms Pleasure Ride Badger (Natalie Briggs), 7.7kph; Bateau (Lucinda Wynn), 4.9kph; Benji (Anne Archer), 6.9kph; Bodey (Joanne Scholes), 7.7kph; Covenue Jack (Nicola Boddington), 5.9kph; Diablo (Mary Duriez), 6.3kph; Foxy (Sandra Pittard), 8.7kph; Hovis (Eleanor Richards), 7.8kph; Isla (Frances Richards), 7.8kph; Jojo (Marion Thompson), 6.9kph; Just George (Alicia Robins), 6kph; Kilnholm Arikara (Sarah Gammen), 7.5kph; Laurel (Lyn Bunyan), 5.6kph; Lewis (Rebecca Swatton), 4.9kph; Lloyd (Alison Cook), 5.6kph; Louie (Karen Kingsnorth), 10.1kph; Luna Skehard Flight (Madeleine Knightley), 7.5kph; Mary Ann (Jacky Siddle), 7.5kph; Moon (Helen Linder), 11.8kph; Oliver (Tiffany Pollard), 5.2kph; Rocky (Amanda Mead), 10.1kph; Roddy (Louise Smith), 5.9kph; Ruby Tuesday (Natalie Oliver), 8.7kph; Secret (Sarah Akroyd), 5.9kph; Stella (Sarah Foster), 6.3kph; Ted (Lucy Farnes), 5.9kph; Ted (Jemma Siddle), 7.5kph; Thunder (Joanna Gammon), 9.6kph; Toby (Emma Finch), 11.8kph; Trigger (Hannah Summers), 6.3kph; Xander (Leanne Little), 5.2kph 4 eliminations 13kms Pleasure Ride: Pony Club Beech Boy (Harriet Hughes), 4.9kph; Tallulah (Hannah Cook), 5.6kph; Templedruid Hermione (Oliver Cook), 5.6kph WADEBRIDGE RIDE (20/03/2016) 68kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Silver Zourra (Nicola Sherry), 14.4kph; Terminators Dream (Ylva Mowatt), 13.6kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 51kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Requiem (Will Kittow), 12.8kph Grade 3: Sheridan (Claire Adams), 12.8kph 34kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Darwin (Emilia Douglass), 13.3kph; Diana Of Court (Abigail Chisholm), 11.7kph; Dubai Valentino (Sarah Bishop), 14.4kph; Ja Noor (Susan Speed), 13.6kph; Jurassic (Tessa Chisholm), 11.7kph; Kalaway (Jane James), 12.9kph; Mirjana (Gill Plumbley), 12.9kph; Rumpus (Laura Quick), 13.3kph; Sovereign IV (Jessie Lethbridge), 13.5kph Grade 2: Bey Sharim (Anya Langmead), 12.5kph; River Gypsy (Victoria Ham), 12.9kph Grade 3: Ac Latifa Amirah (Tanya Southworth), 13.3kph 4 eliminations 34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Brechfa Dansker (Kim Hicks), 12.2kph; Churchtown Lady Sasana (Elizabeth Matthews), 12kph; Ciara Of Cashelane (Emma Harris), 11.4kph; Corntown Frisk (Jill Semmens), 12.5kph; Cwrtycadno Zeus (Sarah Ollis), 9.6kph;

Foxhills Double Crown (Naomi Saunders), 13.2kph; J A Ayesha (Heather-Louise Hughes), 12kph; Latek (Victoria Mosey), 11.4kph; Menorca (Teresa Longden), 10.3kph; Mountedgcumbe Velkova (Aileen Osterholm), 11.3kph; Nuraletta (Judy Holloway), 10.7kph; Ruby’s Moment (Nigel Reynolds), 12.2kph; Silver Zaanif (Diana Rundle), 11.3kph; Silver Zenif (Leah Tuck), 12.9kph; Tregeereth Tikki Dew (Alexis Carlyon), 10.7kph; Tresmeake Bay (Megan Seedhouse), 14.3kph Grade 2: Jason I (Harry Ollis), 9.6kph; Mount Edgcumbe Inka’s Gold (Catherine Wood), 11.3kph; Oision’s Wizard (Katherine Letherby), 12kph Grade 3: Chiquita Princesca (Amanda Nicholson), 12kph; Ra Baariq Ibn Ecliptic (Victoria Pettit), 10.3kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 11.1kph Grade 4: May Blossom (Mandy Brown), 11.4kph; Milinky’s Pride (Deborah Duncan), 9.6kph Completion: Choral Bey (Carolyn Thomas), 12.9kph; Hs Chiara (Annie Joppe), 12kph; Kachine (Joy Savage), 12.9kph; Monarchb (Tamsin Bunt), 10.7kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 34kms Pleasure Ride Cobalt (Rachel Morgan); Cs Chimera (Zoe Hyslop), 12.5kph; Ieschia (Angela Cron), 12.5kph; Kevin (Tara Jones), 10.7kph; King Pin (Amy Perks); Kraka (Edward Peacock); Lox (Greta Riordan); Meant To Bee (Victoria Thompson); Tidal Wave (Jacqui Pyke); Willow (Indya Morgan) HAYWOOD OAKS - DAY 1 (26/03/2016) F.E.I. 2star 120kms Haywood Oaks Endurance Ride 1st: Hazelcroft Gosens Tsar (Charlotte Chadwick), 14.1kph 2nd: L.M. Ashirta (Nicola Thorne), 14.1kph 3rd: Druimghigha Luxor (Andrea Champ), 14.1kph 1 elimination F.E.I. 1star 90kms Haywood Oaks Endurance Ride 1st: Bronze Nahdir (Harry Ingram), 16.1kph 2nd: Hs Bellini (Caroline Cowley), 15.5kp 3rd: Al Raad Bin Jesra (Christine Smyth), 15.5kph 4th: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 15.4kph 5th: Burfield Goodie Two Shoes (Katie Bedwin), 15.2kph 6th: Shermans Riva (Charlotte Strang), 14.2kph 4 eliminations 80kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Joyces Choice (Hannah Maskell), 15.5kph 2nd: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr), 15kph 3rd: Hs Echo (Janice Cockley-Adams), 14.2kph 4th: Tinkerbell’s Image (Nikki Brown), 14.2kph 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Khalifa B J (Carolyn Livesey), 13.5kph; Kyneton Poppers (Jess Smith), 14.9kph; Sheer Bliss (Lorna Kidson), 16kph; Shoshana (Ann Harrison), 13.4kph; Sigmunt (Tracey Walthall), 13.4kph; Verythas De Loc (Tess Wheldon), 13.2kph Grade 2: Aly’s Estrella De Rock (Emma Daniel), 13.4kph; Distance Oasis (Heather Whiteley), 13.3kph Grade 4: Bey Sahli (Carri-Ann Dark), 14.6kph Completion: Mk Amirat Al Leyle (Rachel Pemberton), 11.4kph 1 elimination HAYWOOD OAKS - DAY 2 (27/03/2016)

80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Arabis (Nicola Thorne), 12kph; Royal Olympian (Rachel Fothergill), 12kph; Tannasg Psyrenkus (Ruth Chadwick), 12.2kph Grade 3: Ravel’s Bolero (Amie Grainger), 12.1kph; Sky’s The Limit (Charlotte Chadwick), 12.2kph Grade 4: Dubai Valentino (Saffron Bishop), 12.8kph Completion: My Marco (Amy Theodorou), 12.1kph 60kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Loti Du Caussanel (Robert Newall), 12.6kph; Talisman El Nefous (Fiona Price), 13.3kph Grade 2: Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 11.5kph; Meadowland Mack (Tania Fitton), 10.8kph; Rassam (Anne Booth), 12.5kph Grade 3: Ca Jalmeer (John Black), 11.5kph; Ibn Derkisha (Emily Mchugh), 12kph; Maraday Mystaron (Linda Cowperthwaite), 12.1kph; Tannasg Psyches Realm (Rachael Atkinson), 11.8kph Grade 4: Emir (Carri-Ann Dark), 12.9kph; Tonton Georges (Sally Spencer), 10kph Completion: Ammanvalley Comet (Sue Abbott), 10.5kph; Crystal Magic Star (Lauren Mills), 12.4kph; Hilin Dollar (Max Wilson), 10.8kph; Hs Prosper (Kate Atkinson), 12kph; Orlando (Gaynor Jones), 11.5kph 4 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: St. Flannans Niamh (Gillian Hasberry), 13.5kph; Zyta (Gaynor Rose), 12.6kph Grade 3: Abbery Cornish Messenger (Heidi Clark), 11.5kph; Asia De Bozouls (Gemma Parkin), 11.8kph; Basford Showman (Allyson Sole), 11.5kph; Buzz (Robert Blane), 13.3kph; Llanfyllin Roseanne (Caitlin Birkitt), 13.3kph; Magners Gold (Jane Wyatt), 12.9kph; Warrens Hill Elanzo (Abigail Taylor), 12.6kph Grade 4: Ima-Gine (Stuart Barkway), 11.5kph Completion: Crystal Topaz (Rebecca Pearson), 12.3kph; Cumbria Black Kareem (Emily Ferguson), 11.5kph; Georgie Boy (Alicia Reeves), 10.1kph 2 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Grey Legs (Jo Bunyan), 13.5kph; Hill Billy (Rachel Knight), 10.1kph Grade 2: Copshawholm Roman Emperor (Jean Spearing), 12.9kph; Gizmo I (Kath Wilson), 10.1kph; Harmonized (Chloe Delaney), 12.9kph; Sandy W (Lily Gibbons), 10.1kp Grade 3: Syrus (Samantha Bowkett), 12.5kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Bushburn Eliqa’s Tilly (Sarah Griffiths), 13kph Grade 3: Clicquot Of Scaleby (Amanda Crompton), 11.3kph Grade 4: Medraar (Terence Madden), 11.7kph Completion: Ashquar (Tracey Chilvers), 10.6kph; Bonanza Bin Shuwaimeh (Josie Ratter-Evison), 11.7kph; Shakula (Maxine Beck), 12.3kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Angelic Solid Gold (Janine Munt), 11.3kph; Bonnie Safira (Lisa Jones), 12.1kph; Miss Kitty (Sarah Bamber), 10.9kph; Oatis (Diane Hudson), 10.2kph Grade 2: Alsehir Alarabia Lulubelle (Tracy Alford), 11.2kph; Dexter (Mary Holland), 12.5kph; Leesview Tobias (Jill Thorburn), 10.2kph

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Grade 3: Bey Dshar (Angela Hill), 11.4kph Grade 4: Doucette (Valerie Lancashire), 11.2kph Completion: Diva’s Honeymoon (Stephanie Davis), 8.4kph; Kilmer Queen (Wanda Back), 8.4kph; Ryelands Max A Million (Jamie Houghton), 10.9kph; Sam X (Deborah Taylor), 10.6kph; Spola From Old Hills (Janet Fentiman), 9.8kph 1 elimination 30kms Pleasure Ride Addiewell Prince Charming (Gillian Bower), 11.7kph; Flynn (Lucy Walker), 9.5kph 20kms Pleasure Ride Bryn ( Angela O’Sullivan), 8.4kph; Goldie (Janet O’Sullivan), 8.4kph; Harry (Louise Dutton), 10kph; Limited Edition (Carol Counter), 10kph WENTWOOD FOREST IN SPRING (03/04/2016) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Zamil De Paute (Joanne Bond), 11.5kph Grade 4: Sweet Siren (Victoria Queen), 11.5kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aurontes (Judy Holloway), 11.6kph Grade 3: Traemar Narnia (Laura Short), 11.6kph Completion: Golden Gigolo (Deborah Edmond), 10.6kph 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 11.1kph; Jabalabyad Azir (Valerie PriceWest), 15.7kph; Kalach (Claire Barry), 13.6kph; Lady’s Man (Emily Cooke), 15.4kph Grade 2: Mewith Forsure (Gwendoline Pickering), 11.1kph; Penhwnllys Seline De Mon (Helen Barrett), 13.6kph; The Red Earl (Lise Cooke), 15.4kph Grade 4: Silver Tariba (Susan Speed), 12.2kph; Ty Shute Meadow (Sarah Bishop), 12.1kph 1 elimination and 3 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: A Little Bit Of Magic (Andrea Champ), 11.9kph; Druimghigha Lantana (Louise Johnson), 11.9kph; S G Beja Jamaal (Nikki Malcolm), 10.7kph Grade 2: Najmeh Bint Kray (Elaine Fry), 13.3kph; Vlacq Hadiyah Kayal (David Yeoman), 10.7kph Grade 3: Blessington All Star (Rhiannon Holman), 12.4kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Ali Shamahl (Heather Caddick), 11.2kph; Maidendale Legacy (Raylene Steptoe), 12.3kph; Themis Aya (Janice Cockley-Adams), 12.4kp Grade 2: Deliva Crianza (Lindsey Walters), 12.7kph; Meraldos (Karen Greig), 11.8kph Grade 3: Hs Etro (Iain Cockley-Adams), 12.4kph; Irak Ibn Egis (Alicia Reeves), 10.9kph Grade 4: Psyzan (Penny Rawnsley), 10.3kph; Sharif El Ra (Samantha Howard), 11.2kph Completion: Aberllwyds Astoriz (Catherine Rawnsley), 10.3kph; Kastano Aneksartisia (Carolyn Joesbury), 11.6kph; Vlasta Weiner (Lynn Harvey), 11.5kph; William Bonnie (Steven Bates), 11.6kph 3 eliminations 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aberllwyd Briar Rose (Sarah Oatley), 10.9kph; Alleka Shareen (Lindsay

Williams), 9.2kph; Foxcourt Tia Maria (S Jones), 11.5kph; Qualviro (Alison Morris), 10.2kph; Rajastan (Kathy Friday), 10.9kph; Sollumay Firecracker (Grace Warlow), 11.4kph Grade 2: Hayesdown Rusty Rebel (Karen Burch), 9.8kph; Hazevern Queens Quest (Kathy Pugh), 11.5kph; Jeff (Constance Smale), 9.8kph; Lehenagh Kilbeg Boy (Emma Machin), 11kph; Loulou (Kim Conroy), 9.8kph; Lucky Streich (Michael Bates), 11.6kph; Prince Of Hope (Kerry Carson), 12.1kph; Royal Marque (Sarah Lincoln), 11.3kph; Silver Zenif (Leah Tuck), 11.2kph; Troy Dancing Lightening (Helen Bailey), 9.6kph Grade 3: Little Bloy Blue (Ella Green), 12.3kph; Purple Ransom (Rebecca Stapley), 10.1kph; Tavarhona (Delia Hargreaves), 11.7kph Grade 4: Falwen Chantilly (Debra Liveley), 11.5kph Completion: Blackie (Danielle Glaister), 8.3kph; Don Vito (Caroline Mercier), 9.6kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 9.5kph 2 eliminations 28kms Pleasure Ride Murphy (Barbara Baker), 11.5kph; Mustapha Muffin (Janet Kenward), 11.3kph; Penny 10 (Meg Thomas); Texas Star (Claire Licence); Tuti Fruty (Sarah Williams), 11.5kph 20kms Pleasure Ride Astarantia (Charlotte Fleming), 9kph; Hs Belita (Maxine Golledge), 9kph; Hs Cicero (Lesley Kennedy), 9kph; Nohilly’s Lad (Rosemary White), 10.9kph; Springlee Bay (Kerri Costello), 11kph HARDYS RIDE (16/04/2016) 82kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Silver Zourra (Nicola Sherry), 12.6kph Grade 2: Aberllwyd Briar Rose (Alison House), 12.6kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aa Talika (Judy Holloway), 13.2kph Grade 2: Sadhira (Katherine Willings), 12.5kph Grade 4: Indygo (Mary Stubbs), 11.8kph Completion: Mahbubti (Sally Mcilwaine), 14.1kph 2 eliminations 44kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Dilmun (Annie Joppe), 12.5kph Grade 2: Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 12.5kph Grade 4: Blakeswater Wilfred (Sarah Davenport), 15.3kph Completion: Archways Lovada Ada (Alice Denham), 10.6kph; Eternal Deja Vu (Charlotte Robinson), 10.4kph; Ja Noor (Susan Speed), 12.5kph 44kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Copper Head Road (Rebecca Stapley), 13kph Grade 3: Cf Matilda (Susannah French), 10.4kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 11.3kph; Sateer (Geraldine White), 12.3kph Grade 2: Druimghigha Shimoni (Christine Nicol), 13.3kph; Jurassic (Tessa Chisholm), 11.7kph Grade 3: Bey Sharim (Anya Langmead), 12.3kph; Diana Of Court (Abigail Chisholm), 11.7kph; Majestic Omar (Barbara Coombs), 11.8kph Grade 4: Binley Silver Spark (Rebecca Gant), 11.3kph; Mualim Shael (Maria Baverstock), 11kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 11kph

Completion: Dearnebanks Mido (Jim Phillips), 10.9kph; Diving Belle (Amanda Tovey), 10.7kph; Sahir Kashmir (Trena Brock), 12.4kph; Vlacq Iceni (Anne Walton), 12.3kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Danygaer Rhyfelw (Rebecca Tooley), 12.8kph; H S Exile (Eleanor Milln), 11.3kph; Rubicon Kartikka (Helen Bowyer), 12.8kph; Xanthus (Elizabeth Rowland), 11kph Grade 2: Binley Sparkling Gilt (Amanda Barton), 12.8kph; Flicka (Barbara Moorhouse), 12.8kph; Glenives Celebration (Annabelle Lyndon), 11kph; Rajastan (Kathy Friday), 10.9kph; Silver Zaanif (Diana Rundle), 10.1kph; Spellbound Oberon (Lisa Searle), 11.2kph; Zafhir (Morag Webb), 11.7kph Grade 3: Flying Artist (Valerie Jones), 9.4kph; May Blossom (Mandy Brown), 9.6kph; Mount Edgcumbe Inka’s Gold (Catherine Wood), 10.8kph Grade 4: Marco Fresco (Fiona Wright), 12.6kph; Press To Reset (Hayley Gilmore Andrews), 11.2kph Completion: Ashad (Robin Everson), 10.8kph; Crimson Star (Michelle Watts), 9.5kph; Its Me Charlie (Keelie Dowker), 9.5kph; Kalitim (Della Short), 11.2kph; Queenies Girl (Kay Barnes), 11kph; Sarih (Zoe Green), 10.3kph; Vlacq Ahmar Kayal (Wendy Everson), 10.8kph; Vlacq Itarille (Judy Hallam), 10.6kph 32kms Pleasure Ride Dalcotes Kimber (Lisa Spencer), 7.6kph; Frankie (H Palmer), 10.4kph; Gem (Lorraine Collins), 9.2kph; Harik (Jan Prettejohn), 9.6kph; Just One Moment (Nikki Stephens), 10.1kph; Man At Arms (Kate McGovern), 7.6kph; Mount Edgecumbe Golden Imp (Lizzy Poole), 10.8kph; Sara (Louise Llewellyn), 9.2kph; Toppy (Lyndsey Wildman), 9.2kph; Warrens Hill Zaheen (Anabel Berkeley), 9.3kph 26kms Pleasure Ride Abinoni (Jill White), 10.6kph; Aleys Mosaic (Debbie Rose), 9.8kph; Bronson (Tracey Mills), 8.1kph; Butts Lawn Beaufort (Ines Mitchell), 9.5kph; G Elinore (Linda Brown), 8.1kph; Hs Belita (Maxine Golledge), 9.9kph; Hs Cicero (Lesley Kennedy), 9.9kph; Jingles (Annabel Kerby), 9kph; More Than Abell (Chloe Fuller), 9.5kph; Niaz Al Azhar (Jane Perrett), 9.2kph; Oscar (Ken Woods), 10.1kph; Red Robin Cedric (Amelia Mae Long), 9.5kph; Wezcombe Summer (Taddy Barrington Haynes), 9kph; Zebedee (Alice Dearnley), 9.5kph 5 eliminations and 5 retired SILK WILLOUGHBY (17/04/2016) 67kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 13.1kph; Ghalib Zafir (Emma Martin), 13.4kph; Haleys Empress (Abigail Goodrich), 12.5kph Grade 2: Ballydoolagh Alfie (Jeni Gilbert), 13.1kph Grade 4: Llanfyllin Roseanne (Caitlin Birkitt), 12.2kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Abbery Cornish Messenger (Heidi Clark), 11.9kph; Al Masa (Sue Oliver), 13.2kph Grade 2: Crystal Topaz (Rebecca Pearson), 14.8kph; Night Owl (Suzanne Chamberlain), 12.5kph Grade 3: Basford Showman (Emily Ferguson), 11.9kph; Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 11.9kph Grade 4: Altin (Linda Reeves), 11kph

2 eliminations 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Angelic Solid Gold (Janine Munt), 12kph; Rotherdale Victoria (Jess Smith), 14.3kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Gayhanieh’s Star (Lesley Cantrill), 13.9kph Grade 3: Shakula (Maxine Beck), 12.8kph Grade 4: Honey’s Copper Top (Stephen Bennett), 12.8kph; Lva Troy (Susan Scarborough), 11.3kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Grey Legs (Jo Bunyan), 13.7kph; Kingstown Cove (Ellie Bunyan), 13.7kph; Miss Kitty (Sarah Bamber), 11.4kph; Rusheen Blathin (Gillian Hasberry), 13.7kph; Secret (Kirsty Price), 13.7kph; Vlacq Halcyon Halo (Liz Forsyth), 13.6kph Grade 2: Syrus (Samantha Bowkett), 11.3kph Completion: Ryelands Max A Million (Jamie Houghton), 11.4kph 1 elimination 32kms Pleasure Ride Checker (Jane Impey), 9.7kph; Izzykeen (Vicki White), 8.3kph; Miss Clintown (D Hillstead), 9.7kph; To The Last Man (Christine Myers), 10.9kph 1 elimination 25kms Pleasure Ride Beresford Sydney (Carol Counter), 9.6kph; Charlie (Regina Ghiel), 6.4kph; Harry (Louise Dutton), 9.6kph; Limited Edition (Kay Counter), 9.6kph; Nick Nick (Maddie Tizard), 9.6kph; Sharqis Crystal Magnet (Kyle Bain), 6.4kph 19kms Pleasure Ride Raven Rascal (Lynda Harvey), 7kph; Red (Julie Whelbourn), 7kph; Silver Serendipity (Kath Lomas-Button), 11.4kph; Storm (Eleanor Dakkak), 7kph

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