Endurance GB September October 2018

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CONTENTS

EDITOR’S COMMENT

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Views from the Chair

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SERC

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Para Endurance Part 2

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News

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Pony Club Endurance

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Profile - Laura Graham

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Young Rider Championships

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Dentistry Welfare

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Groups

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Photo Guide

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Euston Masters

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Results

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Endurance History Hexham

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Winter Welfare

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Classifieds / Diary Dates

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Competition Liverpool Horse Show

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Safety Wear

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Access- Claims Part 2

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Saddle Research

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ollowing a record breaking summer of heatwaves, as I sit writing this, we are being battered by storm Helene…or at least the tail end of her, and the autumn seems ready to set in; hopefully the last few rides of the season will take place in good weather, just to see the year out.

I went to visit the Lions Tail ride over the weekend, and had such a lovely time catching up with friends and horses that I have known for years…makes me look forward to planning for next season with my recently acquired addition to the herd!

As we head into the quieter months competition –wise, we have time to reflect on what has gone well over the past season, and what we might change or do differently next year, and we have some excellent advice on winding down for winter, from Dr. David Marlin, and vet, Tom Eaton Evans.

Additionally, we have reports from Euston Park, the Pony Club championships and the Young Rider championships.

All interesting information, as we head towards the AGM and Awards evening, as usual being held in November.

Information and booking details will be emailed to members in the coming weeks, so make sure you read about candidates who have been nominated for the Board, and make note of proposals for rule changes etc…PLEASE use your vote. It is very easy to complain and want change, but the members have to be the agents of change, and that means speaking up, and voting for what you want.

It always surprises me how few members make the effort to vote, and it is so easy to do…don’t miss out!!

I hope the remaining events prove to be successful for everyone, and look forward to catching up with many of you in November!

Cindy Russell Editor of Endurance

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VIEWS FROM THE CHAIR DEAR MEMBERS It seems as though a huge amount has happened since I last wrote for the magazine!

I hope you have all enjoyed your riding and are making the most out of the extended summer weather we are experiencing (let’s hope it’s not pouring down by the time you read this !).

As I’m writing this our organisers are preparing for the last competitive rides of the season, with exciting events such as the ever popular Red Dragon, with such a multitude of classes for everyone to enjoy at every level.

I hope you can get to as many of our end of season events as possible, before we move into our quieter season.

Although the competitive events will wind down, our Groups will still be offering a big assortment of training and pleasure rides, as well as talks and seminars to keep you motivated over the winter months.

We started these events off with two Welfare Seminars; the first in late September, and the second taking place at Hexham in early November.

Don’t forget to book the weekend of the EGB AGM and Awards Dinner too, at the end of November!

THE WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES

Statements have already been issued by the FEI and the WEG endurance event is now subject to an external investigation.

We are deeply saddened by all events that occurred on the day, and in particular we feel for all those involved , at every level, who worked so hard for what should have been a spectacular day.

We should also like to thank the Management Team , Athletes and Crews who represented Great Britain under extremely difficult circumstances and who behaved impeccably and professionally. We await further information through the BEF, as is the usual procedure for a WEG.

Chairman of Endurance GB

Endurance GB Board of Directors Finance Director Sue Box Tel: 07867 512673 Email: suebox@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2018

Rebecca Kinnarney Tel: 07801 868481 Email: rebecca kinnarney@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2020

Vice Chairman Harry Ingram Tel: 07793 813083 Email: harryingram@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2018

John Robertson Tel 07801 686959 Email: johnrobertson@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2019

Anna Williams Tel: 07572 543538 Email: annawilliams@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2020

Company Secretary Ann Dark Tel: 01380 818223 Email: anndark@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2020

Esther Young Tel: 07454 929919 Email: estheryoung@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2019

SERC Representation Constance Newbould Tel: 07973 726001 Email: constance newbould@ endurancegb.co.uk

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2018 Young Rider Champion, Ella Bunting receiving her trophy from Ian Williams, at Kings Forest. Photo courtesy of David Saunders

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Do you comply with Clean Sport?

Designed for you to log your feeds and supplements and to accompany your horse on their journeys. Ensuring each batch number is carefully recorded so that you can be confident should you be tested. Confident that each and every purchase you make is with a reputable company, confident that you are looking out for the right accreditations and confident that your sports integrity is upheld.

With testing becoming increasingly extensive and advanced across all disciplines, NAF, proud of their Clean Sport heritage and trusted by riders worldwide, are leading the way by taking Clean Sport seriously.

Kate Hore, Registered Nutritionist, Member of the BETA Feed Committee and Senior Nutritionist at NAF explains why NAF are proud to have strong partnerships with equestrian sporting bodies and why Clean Sport must be taken seriously. “NAF have always been very proud of their quality control methods and being one of the first companies to comply with the BETA NOPS Scheme we have since become registered as a GMP+ company. This is a huge accolade and we take it very seriously. As we take such rigorous quality control and assurance methods to uphold Clean Sport policy we felt it

necessary to raise awareness of Clean Sport and the importance of it to fulfil our role as Official Suppliers to the British Equestrian Teams and loyal supporters of Equestrian Sport.”

Endurance GB; “NAF have created this Feed and Supplement Log Book. With so many feeds and supplements available it is important to know what you are feeding and ensure you are trusting in reputable companies. This log book is passport size and can accompany you and your horse on your competition journey. We thoroughly recommend that all riders ensure they are aware of the Clean Sport requirements and thoroughly check your feeds and supplements to ensure you comply with the regulations.”

NAF are launching the Feed and Supplements Log Book and are pleased to enclose your copy.

If you would like an additional copy or to discuss your horses Nutritional Requirements, please contact NAF

Clean Sport is a term used to describe the rules and regulations that work together to uphold and maintain a fair and consistent sport across the disciplines.

Anyone who is a member of an equestrian sporting discipline and is eligible for participation can expect their horse(s) to be tested. This includes equestrian sports and member bodies such as BD, BE, BS, Para Equestrian Dressage, Driving, Endurance, Reining, Vaulting and British Riding Clubs.

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NEWS RETIREMENT OF CIRENCESTER ORGANISERS

Alan and Jacqui Brown have been associated with the organisation of the Cirencester Ride for many years, initially with the Leicester Group, when the ride was called the Avon Valley Ride and was run with Brenda Campbell and Sue Oakes: the Campbells and the Browns also ran the Monks Kirby Ride for a number of years.

In due course the Cirencester Festival of Endurance evolved and they took over as sole organisers. After many years of dedicated service to the ride and to Endurance generally, they are now taking a well-earned retirement.

At the end of yet another successful event,the Heart of England Group presented Alan and Jacqui with a retirement gift of a decanter and bottle of wine, while EGB presented them with a bottle of champagne and a bouquet of flowers. Alan and Jacqui will be missed but have more than earned their retirement!

NAF SUPPORTING CLEAN SPORT

To help riders keep track of what they are feeding their horse, NAF have produced a booklet where a record can be kept of the feed, the date, the batch numbers etc A really useful tool for horse keepers to ensure they have the information they need. The booklet also gives information about Clean Sport and where information about controlled substances can be found on the FEI website. In addition there is advice on avoiding contamination of feed, as well as cross contamination. A copy of this booklet is included with this issue of Endurance.

EQUINE AND HUMAN MEDICATION

To check the status of equine medications for national and international competition, please use the FEI Prohibited Substances Database. www.fei.org/fei/cleansport/horses/ prohibited-substances.

To check the status of human medications for national and international competition, please use the Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO) found at www. globaldro.com.

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DUCK!!!

Photographer and regular contributor, Eileen Charlton posted on Facebook recently “It’s not every day that you park next to a Duck at Tesco’s” John Austin, a fellow photographer added that the Star had recently been in attendance at Slaley Show.

RESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBER KERRY DAWSON Endurance GB is saddened to confirm the resignation of Kerry Dawson, who at the time of her resignation held the positions of Groups Director, Para-Equestrian Director, Director of Volunteering and Health & Safety Director.

Kerry was a very active member of the EGB Board for more than three years, initially starting as IT Director and then moving to Groups Director where her portfolio continued to grow. There is no doubt that Kerry’s commitment to the sport and the improvements and changes she achieved as a Director have been second to none and have had a hugely positive impact on so very many of us. During her time on the Board, Kerry, amongst other things, had forged forward with a Volunteering Strategy, reviewed and revised the ParaEquestrian Endurance rules improving the accessibility of the sport and was also hugely influential in increasing the number of qualified first aiders across the organisation. Kerry has confirmed that she won’t be going far; she will continue to act as a Ride Organiser and volunteer and will no doubt continue to be an extremely familiar face within our Endurance family. The Board, on behalf of Endurance GB and its members, wishes to extend its sincere thanks to Kerry for everything she has given to the sport and wishes her well for all her future endeavours. Kerry’s committees and workload will be split across the Board and alternative resources until the 2018 AGM where the vacant Board Position will be open for nominations in addition to the other end of term vacancies as per standard protocol.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SALLY HALL Sally has been selected to join the 2018 cohort of coaches taking part in the National Development Programme for Coaching Excellence (NDPCE), a year long cross – discipline programme that recognizes the importance of coaches working with grass roots and developing riders. The programme commences in October with the largest cohort of coaches to date selected from British Showjumping, British Dressage, British Eventing, Endurance GB, Pony Club and the British Horse Society.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ELLA BUNTING EGB’s 2018 Young Rider Champion, following her win, with Aly's Estrella de Rock at the Kings Forest Summer Ride. See page 8 for full report

WINTEC AMBASSADORS

After conducting a global search, which included an application process, public vote and interviews, Wintec have announced their 13 Ambassadors selected from leisure combinations, competitive combinations, and equine professionals. Three of the thirteen are from the UK, and two of those compete with EGB! Anna Collins and Jo McCormac were amongst the appointed ambassadors who were announced in July.

Wintec said, “Their willingness to not only use our products but to promote them to their peers is a wonderful compliment to us as we celebrate 32 years of being the World’s No.1 Synthetic Saddle brand”.

Anna Collins is a highly involved member of Retraining of Racehorses and is also currently the RoR Elite Endurance Champion and EGB Retraining of Racehorses champion.

Anna says “I love the Wintec brand and have competed for the last few seasons in a WintecLite which is a GP style saddle and is really very comfortable for long distances. It has been amazingly versatile, light and looks really smart. They dry quickly and a quick wipe at the end of day 1 of a ride and you are ready to go for day 2, no matter what the weather has thrown at us. I am really proud to have been selected, I have to say that some jobs have been easier to land.

As we all know, in endurance, the saddle really gets tested and any anomalies in a poor saddle fit would show up at the vet inspection. I’ll be writing a monthly update for Wintec and will let you know how I get on through this season and next.

As a final word, huge thanks to everyone in the endurance community who voted for me, some of you several times, I feel very humble to know such wonderful people.

WELFARE SEMINAR 3RD NOVEMBER, HEXHAM EGB are hosting a Welfare Seminar at Bardon Mill Village Hall, Hexham NE47 7DX, where the list of presenters includes Roly Owers, MRCVS, Lee Clark, Alex Ridgeway, Laurence Ridgeway, Dr Annamaria Nagy and Tom Eaton Evans. The Seminar will look at a diverse group of topics, including shoeing, lameness, saddle and rider balance as well as other areas.

Cost is £30 to Members, with concessions available to Junior and YR members.

Everyone welcome to attend, please visit the EGB website for more information and payment details.

INDIEPICS

ANNE NEWTON REST IN PEACE Anne's son, Richard informed EGB that "Anne died at home on Saturday 14th July, peacefully following a very long illness. She had lived with me since moving to Cardiff in November 2010 – and we were fortunate to be supported by two amazing live in carers who have been with us throughout this journey. Mum deteriorated following a stroke in October 2013 – and to be honest since that point her quality of life was significantly compromised. That said we kept her at home surrounded by many pictures and other memories of her Endurance days.”

Anne will be remembered in endurance for her involvement with Golden Horseshoe and as a stalwart member of the GB Endurance team, particularly as part of the 1998 team that travelled to compete in the World Championships in Dubai, with her horse Dacoit.

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ELLA BUNTING CROWNED YOUNG RIDER NATIONAL CHAMPION The British Young Rider National Championships took place over the weekend of 7- 8th July at Kings Forest, Thetford, in some of the toughest conditions seen so far this year.

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GB is extremely proud to announce that the 2018 Young Rider National Champion is Endurance GB Spotlight Scholar, Ella Bunting, who rode Emma Daniel's Aly’s Estrella de Rock to victory. The combination successfully completed the CEIYJ2* 120km ride at King’s Forest (GBR) in what can only be described as extremely challenging conditions. With temperatures well over 30 degrees centigrade, excellent horsemanship skills, combined with understanding, were required by riders competing across the entire field of classes.

The Young Rider Championships was a closely fought affair throughout the day. Five of the entrants in the CEIYJ2* were eligible to compete for the coveted title. In the initial stages the British contingent was dominated

by Charlie Chadwick (GBR) partnered

by Aragorn, Charlie’s mother’s 14 year old Arab gelding. Chadwick sat in second place behind the class leader Hamdan Ahmed Mohd Al Marri (UAE) with a comfortable nine minute lead over 3rd and 4th placed Bunting and

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Katie Bedwin (GBR) respectively.

As the day progressed the extreme conditions took their toll, with two combinations failing to qualify for their next respective stages. British rider Keighley Pomroy’s ambitions were dashed at Vet Gate Two where her horse Hathek was judged to have an irregular gait. Despite Chadwick’s early success her day was cut short at the fourth Vet Gate, just 16km from the finish, where Aragorn also failed to qualify for the final stage due to an irregular gait. This left the competition wide open between the three remaining British riders. Bunting left on to the final loop with a two minute lead over Bedwin, with Harry Ollis (GBR) riding Kirsty Wiscombe’s homebred bay mare, Yawl Hill Pollyanna, a further nine minutes behind.

Bunting and Bedwin rode the last loop together, as they had done the entire ride leading up to that point, ensuring their horses had company and were well motivated for the final stage. However, it was Ollis who put in the quickest final loop at 15.4kph – he successfully created a four minute

Ella and Aly's Estrella de Rock were one of five combinations who were eligible to compete for the Young Rider Championship.

Photo courtesy of David Saunders

lead over his compatriots, crossing the finish line in 2nd place behind 1st placed Al Marri (UAE), who had completed the course nearly two hours beforehand. However, Ollis’ joy was short lived as Yawl Hill Pollyanna was judged to be lame at the final vetting.

Bunting and Bedwin crossed the finish line together, hand in hand, having tackled the tough course together all day – the perfect display of camaraderie, sportsmanship and support with just one second separating the pair’s final result. Both combinations passed the final vetting and the 2018 National Champion and Reserve Champion were crowned!

Various other classes took place over the weekend at the popular Thetford venue. Nicki Thorne, Chair of Endurance GB, said: “Special thanks to all those involved in ensuring a smooth and successful event despite the extremely testing conditions; the ride organising committee, the volunteers and officials, and of course, ongoing support from HPower Endurance and event sponsor Meydan.”

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30 YEARS OF HEXHAM A little history of endurance rides taking in Hexhamshire Common; the winners, the venues and the organisers, as the ride reaches it’s 30th anniversary.

Words By Eileen Charlton I have compiled below dates and information, to the best of my knowledge and information available, showing just how the Hexham Ride has evolved. I have listed the highest distance class for each ride but all these have supporting classes.

1987 – Hexham Racecourse - Trial run for the Summer Soltice. 80km ER – won

by Christine Hull on Daisy. There were 4 starters including Lesley Smith on her first endurance horse, Firefox.

1988 – Hexham Racecourse - Summer Solstice 160km. This was also the National Championships and the selection ride for the 1988 World Championships to be held in the United States. There were 35 starters in the 160km class and it was won by Val Long and Tarim with Candy Cameron on White Trooper coming 2nd.

1990 – Hexham Racecourse - 2 day 134km ER - won by Lucy Helme on Hammadat and Fiona Henderson (SERC) on Autumn Fern taking 2nd place 1991 – Hexham Racecourse – 2 day 134km ER - won by Lyne Garner on Linota Cannabina with Lesley Smith on Rzar coming 2nd 1992 – Hexham Racecourse – 2 day 134km ER - won by Candy Cameron on White Trooper with Lucy Helme on Siberia coming 2nd

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1993 – Gair Shield Farm – organised by Lesley Smith. This was a Northern Championships ride but there was no ER run.

1997 – Linnel Wood Ride - 65km Graded Ride - Having done competitive rides for the last 4 years I wanted to bring a competitive ride back to Hexham. I had the opportunity to use my place of Livery at the time, Linnel Wood, but because it is quite a distance from Hexhamshire Common I could only use a small section on the eastern perimeter.

1998 – Cooks House Farm – 42km Graded Ride -Janet Lennard, as organiser, did a trial run from this new venue with a view to make it into a bigger ride.

1999 – Cooks House Farm 83km ER.. The previous year’s ride had been a success so, keen on Hexham becoming an ER ride again, Janet and I joined forces as organisers and the Hexhamshire Trophy Ride (as we still know it now) came into being. The venue lent itself to a great ER finish and Mike and Sally Bell of Border Trails Endurance gave us their support and supplied the Trophy which was won in a great racing finish by Anne Turnbull on Filthy Rich with Sandra Hunt on Martini Moonlight coming 2nd. The ER class had 13 starters

2000 – Cooks House Farm – 80km ER – won by Helen McFarland on Ykara beating Liz Dentice on Nickitta in another racing finish. There were 10 starters this year. Helen just made it back to Northern Ireland as a fuel strike in England started.

2001 – Cancelled due to Foot and Mouth which devastated this area 2002 – Hexham Racecourse – After being held on the North Yorkshire Moors for quite a number of years the Northern Championships returned to Hexham. Janet and I formed a committee to help take on the extra work involved. Old hands Sue Rogers and Lesley Smith joined us and gave their very valuable input and we decided to return to the racecourse for a venue.

Because the Hexhamshire Trophy ER class was established as an 80km we needed to put on a longer distance for the Northern Champs trophy. This was a 123km ER and was won easily by Audrey Clark from Scotland on Silver Mercury with Liz Dentice and Nickitta taking 2nd place. There were 10 starters. The 85km ER had 12 starters and was won

by Karen Greenwood on North Island Bill with Jo Gibson on Folly’s Serenade taking 2nd place.

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Foreword by Sue Rogers

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had been down to the Solstice in Sherwood Forest as a spectator in 1986 and found it very exciting to watch with the speed they rode, the vet gates and especially the 3.30am start in the dark. It had been held there for several years with Val Long on Tarim setting up the 100 mile record which held for many years. My friend Pat Amies won it one year on Rufus.

She actually came in 6th but all those in front of her were vetted out.

I came home determined to put the North East on the endurance map and to give the riders something a little tougher than Sherwood to ride over. Hexhamshire Common was the obvious choice. At that time I had only just begun to explore it, but I could the

2003 – Hexham Racecourse – This was to be Hexham’s biggest year since the Summer Solstice in 1988. The top classes were FEI 102km 2*, 102km ER Northern Championships and 85km ER Hexhamshire Trophy. The FEI class had 22 starters including a large number of entries from Sheik Mohammed’s stables including the FEI world champion horse at the time, Wadhnan, and also the world champion rider (not as a combination). The race was won by Sheik Mohammed riding Wadhnan with Beccy Broughton on Zapala coming 2nd. Tricia Hirst on Rohey Evagline took 4th place. The Northern Championship class had 9 starters which was won by Suzanne Perry on Dorimist and G Parkin taking 2nd place on Lutandorvici. The 85km ER was won by Liz Dentice on Nickitta with Ray Davison on Freddie D coming 2nd. There were 10 starters. Winning speeds for the FEI and the 85km were well over 17kph and the route took in Slaley Forest with 2 vetgates out on course at Gair Shield. We put on 11 competitive classes this year.

2004 – Cooks House Farm – 100km Northern Championships ER was won

by Zara Moon on Yamavar with Candy Cameron on Iowa Larzac coming 2nd, there were 6 starters. This was the 3rd and final year for Hexham to hold the Northern Champs class, it moved over to Cumbria in 2005. The 82km ER had 16 starters with Karen Corr on HT Aramis taking the trophy and Jackie Searle on Nasser coming 2nd.

potential. By that time I had organised two rides, designing the routes myself (I always loved the exploring and putting it all together bit and even the marking which was all done on foot in those days ). They were the Weardale Ride from Daddryshield (Lesley's first ride in 1984) and Ullswater (first time in 1985). Having put it on as a training ride in 1985 Lesley organised the first Blanchland Ride in 1986 .

I put on the Ullswater Ride again that year . So we were gradually gaining experience and we were both competing in EHPS and BHS LDRG rides all over the North and down into the Midlands.

I did my first 50 miler in Derbyshire in October 1984, having only done my first ride ever in October 1983! No messing around with Pleasure Rides or Novice as I was aiming to do 100 miles before

Galley was too old! I had an advantage as she was an experienced endurance horse and had been sold as she was considered not fast enough for ERs by a member of the GB team but she was quite fast enough for me!

So in late 1986 I held a meeting at our house with a few specially selected people and put the idea to them that we (Northumberland & Durham Group of EHPS of which I was chairman) should consider putting on the Solstice in 1988, with a trial run in 1987. I am glad to say they rose to the challenge. Amongst them were Lesley, Di Sanderson, Kit Hartog and Dr Derek Bell.

We found various problems like uncrossable streams and boggy sections so I got onto NCC and they did some useful repairs in time for the Solstice in 1988. One that got repaired

2005 – Cooks House Farm – Back to just The Hexhamshire Trophy ER which was 85km and won by Danni Coulson on Euphoria’s Quest with Racheal Atkinson on Oakthwaite Zara coming 2nd. 14 starters this year.

2006 – Cooks House Farm – 85km won by Sarah Ollis on Cwertycadno Zeus in a racing finish with A Hill on Cascade of Flame. There were 8 starters.

SERC rider Alison Thorburn, riding Alfred, enjoying the good going on the moor this year.

Photo courtesy of Eileen Charlton.

2010 Cooks House Farm – 80km ER – only 2 starters this year, Andrew Richardson on Sun Diva GFA and Karen Shotton on Patchwork Polly. Andrew took the trophy.

2011 - Cooks House Farm – 80km ER – won by Ray Davison on Saintwestwell Silver Mask in a racing finish with Andrew Richardson on Sun Diva GFA. There were 5 starters.

2012 – Ride cancelled due to saturated ground.

2007 – Cooks House Farm – due to waterlogged ground the ride could not go ahead but Janet organised a training ride later in the year

2013 – Cooks House Farm – 80 km ER won

by Robert Newell on Loti du Caussanel, with Rachel Atkinson in second place on Badran. 2 starters.

2008 – Cooks House Farm – 85km ER won by Rachael Atkinson on Vanash with Sue Headland on LTF Kalisha taking 2nd place.

There were only 3 starters

2014 - Cooks House Farm - 2 day 110 km again won by Robert on Loti with Sue Headland on Al Masa in second place Karen Corr on Delfyw Squwiggle in third. 6 starters 2015 – Cooks House Farm – no ER

2009 – Cooks House Farm – 85km ER won by Rachael Atkinson on Oakthwaite Elsadyr beating Andrew Richardson on Sun Diva GFA in a racing finish. 5 starters

2016 – Cooks House Farm - 80 km ER won by Rachel Fothergill of SERC on Royal Olympian in a racing finish with Nikki Brown on Tinkerbell’s Image and Bridget Brown on Silver Zeph. 3 starters

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Top: Ann Turnbull Middle: Checkpoint marshall and RAYNET out on the moores Bottom: Longstanding timekeeper, Peter Carter checking paperwork with longstanding ride helper, Diane Holmes.

Photos courtesy of Eileen Charlton.

then was from Broadway to Stobb's Cross. We also put in some more experience at organising rides with Lesley organising the Blanchland Ride again in 1987 and me the Ullswater Ride.

Everyone agreed the Hexham Solstice was one of the best Solstices of all time. It was also the National Championships and the selection ride for the 1988 World Championships to be held in the US so all the best riders in the country were there to race across Hexhamshire Common. The winner was Val Long on Tarim, her third win in the Solstice, with Candy Cameron on White Trooper and Stephanie Nash on Gemini, second and third. Besides Candy, the only rider in the top 10 who is still taking part in endurance is Pauline Holloway from Nottinghamshire who I met at my very first ride in 1983 and who has remained my mentor and friend ever since. I have the programme still and so can tell you that there were 35 entries for the 100 mile class. Where today would you find 35 riders lining up for a 16O km ER in the UK? There were also 50 mile and 25 mile CTRs (graded rides) and a pleasure ride of 25 miles.

----------------------------------Above is only a short extract from the memories and records of longstanding endurance rider Sue Rogers but hopefully it shows how dedicated and hardworking she was (and still is) in promoting endurance in the north of

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England and how her dream started an endurance ride over the Hexhamshire Common that still runs today, with only a small handful of years when a ride did not take place. I must also stress that back in the 80’s the well defined tracks over Hexhamshire Common that we all know today did not exist then. No waymarkers for Sue or Lesley to follow as they undertook the huge task of putting together a route over the common. It could be a dangerous place to ride if you didn’t know where you were going, and still riders have had snakes and bee hives added to the mix!

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BRIDLEWAY CLAIMS - THE 20 YEAR RULE PART 2

You‘ve made a claim…sent in the evidence…what happens next?

Words By Jan Arthur, EBA Vice Chair

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et’s assume that a claim has been made for a bridleway and it has been submitted in the proper way to the County Council The Council has considered the claim, gone through the correct process and made a judgment on whether it can be “reasonably alleged” that a right of way subsists – all of which will be explained in a letter sent to the claimant.

If the surveying authority refuses to make the Order, the claimant has a right to appeal by submitting a Letter of Objection to the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), who can potentially direct the authority to make an Order. The Letter of Objection must put forward reasons for the appeal using evidence to highlight perceived flaws in the ECC decision.

Even if successful, the making of the Order isn’t necessarily the end of the process. The DMMO (Definitive Map Modification Order) must be advertised and anyone can object. If no objections are received then the Order can be confirmed and the path will be shown on the Definitive Map. If objections are made, then the Order has to be determined by an inspector appointed by the Secretary of State.

Only then, if the inspector decides that on the balance of probabilities the existence of the path has been shown, is the Order confirmed and the Definitive Map amended accordingly. This is where an Inquiry or Hearing, or in some cases by Written Representations, will be set up by the Planning Inspectorate, Rights of Way Section (PINS).

INQUIRIES AND HEARINGS

Before the Inquiry a Statement of Case must be made. This is a written statement containing details of the

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case a person proposes to put forward (excluding supporting documents) and will be circulated to all those taking part in the Inquiry. The ECC and any other objectors must also make a Statement of Case.

Just before the Inquiry, a Proof of Evidence must be submitted: a written statement containing full particulars of the case a person proposes to put forward at the hearing or inquiry. It includes copies of any supporting documents which that person intends to refer to or put in evidence, plus a list of those documents. In this instance the document will mainly be the Evidence of Use forms of riders who have used the route being claimed.

At the Inquiry or Hearing, evidence is presented by persons supporting or objecting to the Order. It is conducted by an Inspector, whose views are neutral, and who hears the evidence in an open, fair and impartial manner, applying the legal requirements set out in legislation (based in this instance on DMMO criteria under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, User Evidence)

to reach clear conclusions from the evidence presented.

User Evidence under this legislation can take the form of written or spoken statements by witnesses, or legal declarations by users about how and when they used the route in question. Four or five witnesses should attend the Inquiry to give their evidence and be prepared to answer questions. These witnesses should be selected carefully and, if possible, include people who cover the 20 year period on which the claim is based.

Evidence will be considered and witnesses questioned. Be ready to argue your Statement of Case and to ask and answer questions yourself. You may give a closing statement.

To get an idea of the process it may be helpful to attend an Inquiry for another route before your own case is heard. The Inquiry will last one or two days. The Inspector may also make a site visit. After the Inquiry a judgment will be made within 36 to 45 weeks and hopefully, all will the hard work will lead to a positive outcome.

References: Guidance on procedures for considering objections to Definitive Map and Public Path Orders in England. Available from: The Planning Inspectorate. Room 3/25 Hawk Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN. www.planningportal.gov.uk/countryside.

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HOME INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Scotland hosted this iconic event, with style and panache!

Words by Alison Wilson Photographs courtesy of the Top Gear Photo Team

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hat a setting. The austere 12th century Brodie Castle, ancestral home of the Earls of Moray, would be no stranger to the notion of massed ranks of horses and riders, gaily bedecked, with flags a-flying, adrenaline pumping and a contest on the horizon. Thankfully this contest wasn’t going to end in blood, sweat and tears (well, not much), but in silverware, cheering and camaraderie.

For anyone still in doubt, this was the 2018 Home International and Celtic Challenge, as part of the Scottish Festival of Endurance (still known as the Champs to most of us). Sadly, this year it did not include Ireland, who always contribute so much in team spirit and craic and were much missed, but the large contingents from England and Wales ensured a good level of friendly rivalry.

The teams started arriving at the venue in front of the castle on Wednesday 15 August, and by mid morning on Friday the place was packed as St George jostled the Welsh dragon in various guises - but most notably as a giant cuddly toy - and Scotland flew the Saltire along with enough blue-and-white ribbon to furnish the Military Tattoo. Yes, it was

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time for the turnout parade in front of guest judge, the Countess of Moray.

Although the fancy dress had been cut to a minimum this year, there was still the odd inflatable daffodil, wooden hobby horse, and terrier in miniature national colours. (And Idris the cuddly dragon must have appealed to the Countess because Wales emerged as the winners of the squad turnout and presentation, knocking Scotland off the spot it had occupied for several years.)

Friday afternoon saw the team vettings, along with a 30k and a Pleasure class, and it was time to get serious.

First out on Saturday morning were the two-day 160kms contenders, a strong class of 8, followed by the twoday 120kms riders and the 80k ER contestants, another strong class of 14. Also competing on the Saturday were the 50k classes (novice and open), the two-day 80k, two-day 60k, 30k and Pleasure – a busy day with over 80 combinations negotiating the forests of Darnaway and Culbin, the two locations of the routes put together by route organiser Diane Brown.

The weather was almost perfect for riding: bright but with cloud cover and a light breeze. Rain earlier in the week had softened the tracks a little so the going was fast, and with no

The Turnout Parade in front of Brodie Castle

gates to negotiate, the routes flowed well, helped by excellent marking. At its busiest there was little room to move in the vetgate, and as time went on, team fortunes started to fluctuate as horses were spun either that day or on inspection the following morning.

The 80k ER reached an exciting conclusion on Saturday afternoon as word reached the venue that three riders were approaching the finish in close formation. In fact Donna Milne and Cumbria Black Shamal crossed the line with an overall speed of 14.95kph, a couple of minutes ahead of Candy Cameron and KMH Lomu (14.91), who were in turn a little ahead of third-placed Colin Sykes and Vlacq Irresistible (14.78).

The 50kms novice class was very well supported, with 10 entries. This one ran right up to the wire and was won by one heartbeat by Alison Wilson and Oakthwaite Nera Stella from Di Brown and Isnardia. Speeds had to be below 13kph and both horses finished on 12.82, but Nera’s 44bpm just pipped Isnardia’s 45. Joint third place went to Kim Willoughby with Gudrodur Josef fra Skjoldor, and Mari Coyle with Derrycloney Buster.

The 50k Open class was won by Vivienne Knight and Serinah.

The second day of the two-day 160 saw five of the original 8 leave the start – two non-team riders Tessa Kilpatrick and Liz Paul and Scotland’s Chris Macmillan hoping for better luck next time. Thus Belinda Stewart on Penny Clawd and Chris Wray on Peponi for Wales, Heather Weston on Vlacq Flint Accolade for England, and Lianne McKenzie on DNS Dante for Scotland were left to battle it out in the flagship class, along with SERC rider Francis Bakker on Aratahnes Zeus.

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Top: The winning Home International Team, with Fiona Henderson.

Middle left: Lianne McKenzie, 3rd place. Middle centre: Belinda Stewart, winner of the 2-day 160km class.

Top right: Katy Parvin, Scotland's youngest team member. Bottom: Chris Wray, 160k runner up

By the first vetgate on Sunday a considerable gap had emerged between the Welsh duo and the others. Aratahnes Zeus trotted up lame at the second vetgate, and Vlacq Flint Accolade was also vetted out, so all eyes were on the remaining three. All three teams had lost members so it was possible that total distance ridden would be the deciding factor.

After a tense final vetting and three-card tricks for all, both Wales and Scotland had something to celebrate as Belinda, Chris and Lianne all passed.

In the two-day 120kms class only Scotland’s Gill Brittle and Holme Park Flirt made to the end, a great result for a veteran horse. The two-day 80kms class was won by Pat May on Beeston Ammar.

So as we all trooped into the marquee on Sunday evening for the prizegiving there was an air of anticipation.

Would Wales snatch the HI crown from Scotland? Would Scotland win the Celtic Challenge? Prizes were awarded, including: the Highland Challenge Cup to Belinda Stewart, the

Lochfyne Tapestry for Best Condition to Chris Wray, the Club Shield to Lianne McKenzie, the Pasquill Trophy and the Centurian Shield to Gill Brittle, and a whole shelf-full of awards to Scotland’s youngest team member, 10yo Katy Parvin.

So, with a metaphorical drum-roll, the ceremony came to its culmination. Scotland had indeed won the Celtic Challenge – and the marquee almost lifted off its moorings when it was announced that the Home International had also gone to the host country, beating off a strong challenge from Wales, and marking a wonderful end to a successful four-year stint as Scottish Chef d’Equipe for Fiona Henderson. And so the tournament rolls on – to Red Dragon in 2019.

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PONY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Following the direction markers I entered the gates of Euston Park and there started what could only be described as the most perfect weekend for the Pony Club members who attended Words From Robert Blane - Chairman of Pony Club Endurance Photographs courtesy of Heidi Lewis

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n the A11 from Newmarket to Norwich you drive past the small town of Thetford and on the road side could be seen the first of many direction markers for ‘Euston Park Endurance’. This is the best of starts, I thought as I made my way down to help run the Pony Club Endurance Championships on the 19th of August, as there is nothing worse, after a long journey, in not actually being able to locate the venue you are aiming for.

The organisation had started over Christmas when Nick Brooks-Ward of HPower and I, had a number of long email conversations regarding the possibility of the Pony Club running their Endurance Championships at Euston Park . Much was discussed and finally

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agreed with by Pony Club Headquarters, the final conclusion being that the championships would run in conjunction with the H.H.Shiekh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival at Euston Park on the weekend of the 16th to the 19th of August. This alone was really exciting but when Nick also offered free entries, free stabling, a travel allowance ,rosettes and vouchers in kind as well as free use of all the facilities I couldn’t believe our luck.

Sue Meadows of HPower, Emma Moffat and Rosemary Atfield soon became my allies in creating a championships that no one would forget.

Members around the country continued with their qualifying rides and entries from as far afield as Lancaster, North Yorkshire and Cornwall, started to roll in, leading to a total of 51 members, representing 18 branches coming to this wonderful centre for Endurance. Some arrived on the Friday, but most turned up on the Saturday just in time to see the racing finish of the 160km International 3* class. What an effect this had on the Pony Club members. Seeing truly fit horses finishing a gruelling marathon in perfect condition.

Euston was breathtaking. Flags, tents, restaurants, marquees, international competitors speaking strange languages, stables to die for, music in the loos !!!, and everyone was so welmap holders, water containers and a coming. My two favourite comments of small first aid kit. Faye Greensit (Bedale the weekend. Firstly from a young girl and West of Yore), best Junior, and Honor at her first Endurance Championships Farley, all the way from East Cornwall, ‘I feel like a twelve year old riding at the best Senior, took the Trot up and Turn Olympics. I am completely overawed !! out trophies. Many thanks to Claire ‘ and the second from a hardened Pony and Charlotte Valori, Julia Cambell and Club mum ‘This is far too much fun. I Robina Aughton for judging this class, don’t want to go home’ and then we were all ready. Some really Early Sunday morning saw the start well marked routes took them out into of the Pony Club competitions with the the Suffolk countryside, over mostly Open competitors sandy going, where working over 56 km, ‘Entries from as far a sharp eye had to the Intermediates be kept out for flints. afield as Lancaster, over 40 , the novices Numerous river over 32 and the grass- Cornwall and North crossings brought a roots over 20km. fresh challenge and Yorkshire, started to All participants had the fitness of the their horses shoes roll in...’ ponies was shown checked before the by the fact that all start of the ride and a small competibar one completed the course with a tion was judged for the best shod horse. minimum of problems and within the This was won by Tigger (Erin Castletonallotted time, most competitors finishing White) of the South Norfolk branch. between 11 and 14 km per hour.

Thanks to Deborah Custance Baker The result of the competition for aiding here. All riders/ponies went depended not only on the speeds through the Pre-ride checks of trot up, achieved but on the soundness and heart rate, correct handling of the horse, recovery rate of the horse when finthe safety and fitting of the tack as well ishing. In the Open there was a good as the wearing of such essential items win for Ella Pomroy of the Eastern such as medical arm bands, hat tags, Harriers who achieved first place a

The Pony Club participants at Euston Festival of Endurance certainly ensured that they made the most of every moment, from checking out the signage to checking out the maps.

mere half point in front of Suzie Todd from the Whaddon Chase. Georgia Benton from the Bisley and Sandown Chase, had a convincing win in the Intermediate class and finished with an amazingly low heart rate of 36 bpm.

The Curre Hunt branch dominated the Senior novice , taking the first 4 places with a clear win for Hannah Crocombe.

Likewise in the Junior Novice the Yorkshire Vikings (a mixture of the Bedale and Hurworth branches) also took the first four places with a very unexpected but welcome victory for Elizabeth Molyneux on her pony (new to her this year) Kingswell Shearwater.

The Grassroots competition staged for our truly first time members was packed with ponies of all shapes and sizes, right down to an eleven hand Shetland and proved to be really popular with a convincing win for Olivia Rosin of the Waddon Chase.

What a memorable weekend. The Pony Club kids looked outstanding in their colours and outfits and were a real credit to their branches. To Nick Brooks-Ward and HPower there is only one thing to say and that is THANK YOU

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IS YEARLY EQUINE DENTISTRY ESSENTIAL? It has become quite well known that dentistry should be a part of your horse's annual care.

It should be as routine as getting your horse's feet trimmed and keeping his flu and tetanus injection up to date.

Words from Gemma Lawrie

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ut why is it so important to have your horse's teeth checked at least once a year? Why don't we just check them when your horse is showing signs of pain?

The reason is that horses are very good at hiding their dental problems. It is not uncommon for an Equine Dental Technician or vet to be on a routine visit with a horse and find a big problem that the horse has been hiding well.

WHAT DENTAL PROBLEMS CAN HORSES HAVE?

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the most recognised dental problem among horse owners. The edges of horses teeth become sharp due to the structure of the molar and the way horses chew. These sharp edges dig into a horse's cheeks and tongue and can cause a lot of pain.

Lesions/ulcerations are sores that develop on the soft tissues of a horse's mouth. In most instances these are caused by the sharp enamel points.

Overgrowths, more commonly recognised as "hooks" or "ramps". Horses grind their teeth as they chew. In an ideal world, a horse's mouth would be

perfectly balanced with an even grind but this is very rarely the case. If a molar on one row of teeth is shorter than it should be, the molar opposite will grow into the gap. The same happens if a molar is missing or if the rows of teeth opposite each other are not correctly aligned.

Displaced molars most commonly form as a young horse's mouth is developing. If this displaced molar is not corrected at a young age, the molar will become overgrown causing it to displace further. This can lead to periodontal pockets and diastemata, both

‘Fractures can occur in any molar but are more common in the upper molars’.

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conditions which cause a lot of pain.

Periodontal pocketing is gum disease. Horses are not able to brush their teeth daily so if fodder (hay/grass) gets caught around a molar, it will begin to rot and this in turn causes the gums to recede forming pockets around the molar. More fodder gets caught so the problem will only get worse.

Periodontal pockets are graded 1 (small) to 4 (so big the molar will likely be loose). If caught early, your EDT or vet can flush the fodder and implement dietary changes to try and prevent this problem from becoming worse.

Diastema are gaps that form between molars. This condition is more common in the older horse, but young horses are not immune. Fodder can let get caught around the molar which can cause gingival recession and periodontal pocketing.

Infindibular caries are a cavity that forms in the upper molars. The infindibulum forms part of the upper molar structure and is full of cement.

Cement is quite a soft material so it can be eroded by natural sugars within the horse's diet. Horses do not feel pain from low grade infindibular caries, but if they are not diagnosed and treated appropriately, the molar is at risk of fracture.

Fractures can occur in any molar but are more common in the upper molars. Fractures are rarely able to be treated so nearly all result in extraction. Fractures can sometimes be spontaneous (happen without reason), can be the result of trauma (e.g. from a kick) or from undiagnosed

infindibular caries.

If you talk to any EDT or vet, they will have experience of visiting horses who are not showing any signs of pain, yet have these problems. In order for a thorough diagnosis to be achieved, it is essential that your EDT or vet uses a full mouth speculum, a powerful headlight and mirror.

By using a qualified Equine Dental Technician or a vet with dental experience, you know that your horse will have received a thorough dental examination and will receive appropriate treatments and referral options.

The earlier a problem is diagnosed, the sooner it can be treated. If you leave booking a dental appointment to when your horse starts complaining, the problems may be difficult to help.

Prevention is better than cure.

A full inspection, using the correct equipment, is essential Photo courtesy of Antony De Csernatony, BAEDT Top right - Large molar overgrowth preventing normal mastication Bottom right Large overgrowth to the first cheek tooth which would cause discomfort and soreness when ridden Photos Courtesy of Gemma Lily, BAEDT

To find a qualified Equine Dental Technician in your area, visit www.baedt.com

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EUSTON PARK FESTIVAL OF ENDURANCE

Riders took part in a huge event at the Euston Park’s H.H.. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum UK endurance festival in late August Words from Jo Peck All photos courtesy of David Saunders

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iders took part in a huge event at the Euston Park’s H.H.. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum uk endurance festival in late August Euston Park welcomed an incredible 580 horses and ponies from 33 nations over three days of International and National competition.

The event, the largest held in Europe this year, boasted everything from a Nations Cup CEIO2*120km to a Pony Club Championships, and everything in between, with prize money and a rider travel and expense allowance totalling £1millon.

Day one saw some fabulous riding conditions and 194 riders taking to the tracks in CEI1* 80km, CEIYJ1* 80km and CEIYJ2* 120km classes.

There was a notable British success for Sophie Moorhouse riding Crystal Wissam (Sam) in the CEIYJ1* 80km who scooped second place in both the ride and the Best Condition competition.

Sophie (15) from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire said: “Ride plans and tactics in this sport need to be flexible as lots of things can change throughout the event, but I wanted to start with the main group and maintain a consistent pace during the race. Sam has such great presentation times and I could use this to my advantage at the vet gates. I think his presentation times reflect how happy he was with how we were riding and with the course, which rode superbly, the rain in the days leading up the this event certainly helped the going which was pretty perfect.

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could possibly catch the two horses in front of us and still be traveling within his comfort zone.

“Riding into the finish on this wonderful horse and seeing the flags at the finish and venue lying in front of us is a memory I won’t forget.”

On Day Two it was time for the excitement of a CEI3* 160km and the first CEIO2* 120km Team Nations Cup and Individual ride to be held in the UK, with 183 starters in total.

Twelve teams entered the Nations Cup, representing Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and UAE. The Individual first placed rider was Shaheen Yayhya Shaheen Khalfan Almazrouei riding Castlebar Tazzani in a total ride time of 04:41:29, and UAE riders took the next five finish places.

The highest placed British rider was Carri-Ann Dark, from Devizes, riding Bey Sahli. She said: “I’ve ridden here

Top: Carri-Ann Dark with Bey Sahli was the highest placed British rider Bottom: Riding to Elite Young Rider status and qualifying for the World Championships, Katie Bedwin with Penhwnllys Samala De Mon

NATIONS CUP FINAL STANDINGS: 1st UAE - total riding time 15:14:30 2nd Spain - total riding time 17:10:11 3rd France - total riding time 18:19:51 4th Great Britain - total riding time 20:01:23

5th Czech Republic - total riding time 20:13:44 6th Portugal - total riding time 20:18:58 7th Norway - total riding time 21:50:01 8th Sweden - total riding time 23:00:31

quite a few times but the course was the best ever, it rode fantastically. We had an amazing time and although he was slow to calm down for vetting he did so well out on the course that we made time up. I did the CEI1* 80km on Friday and a 40k GER on Sunday so it’s been a brilliant and exhausting weekend!”

British rider Katie Bedwin (20) from West Sussex, riding Penhwnllys Samala De Mon, finished the 120km in 63rd place, and in so doing gained Elite Young Rider status and qualified for the World Championships.

Katie said: “We had a brilliant weekend and the results were the icing on

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Top Crews prepared for horses coming in to the vet gate Bottom: Taking second place in the 80km 1* Sophie Moorhouse riding Crystal Wissam

the cake. I had a fall when riding in the have been Fred Eaton-Evans (son of CEI1* on Friday (still finished!), so it Treatment Vet, Tom) who undertook was touch and go whether I was going the 20km PR Pony Club Grassroots to be able to ride, but my horse was fit Championships on his trusty Shetland, and ready to go.

Harry, on his eighth birthday!

“The course rode very well, and The Suffolk Punch, Whatton Marley felt great all day, she’s very Einstein was ridden by Sam Moore. good about getting on with her job, so As a registered ‘endangered species’ the atmosphere didn’t worry her. I was these rare heavy horses have close ties very relieved to finto Euston Park owing ish and for Marley ‘Riding in to the to Clare, Countess of to still be sound Euston’s dedication to and happy. It’s great finsish on this the breed. to have the qual- wonderful horse..

Clare Valori, Co-Vice ification for Pisa Chairman, Pony Club seeing the flags..and said: “It has been a already and now we can concen- the venue in front remarkable opportutrate on fine-tuning of us is a memory I nity for The Pony Club everything before to be here through the next year. After we won't forget’ unbelievable generosfinished, we also ity shown by HPower. realised that was my 10th CEI2* comOur members have enjoyed it enorpletion, which also means I’m now an mously and I wish I could have bottled FEI Elite young rider - an extra special the stars in their eyes watching them ending to a great weekend!” at their briefing on Saturday evening.

In the CEI3* 160km, the first placed For further details of the Pony Club rider was Abdulla Ghanim Al Marri Championships please visit www.

(UAE) riding Sequinte in a total ride pcuk.org time of 07:01:53, UAE also scooped Nicki Thorne, Chair, Endurance second place and Algeria third.

GB, said: “It has been a very special Sharon du Plessis, Ground Jury weekend with an incredible, inclusive President, said: “I think we achieved atmosphere of cooperation between my aim; which is always to stage a fair all the nations, and the experienced and equal competition. Although we as international and amateur riders and officials are doing everything we can horses. For the GBR team to come to protect the welfare of the horse the fourth in the first ever Nations Cup main responsibility lies with the athheld in the country was a great result. lete and I was pleased with the quality Event Director, Nick Brooks-Ward of horsemanship and the atmosphere said: “It’s been such a huge weekend around the site.” here and a fitting end to another sucOn Sunday, the third and final day cessful season at Euston Park. I can’t of the Festival, eight National classes thank all of our stewards and volunranging from a 20km Pleasure Rider to teers enough, as well as His Grace The an 80km GER ran alongside the four Duke of Grafton, the local landowners Pony Club Championships distances. and residents and the amazing teams A Suffolk Punch, a Mule, Shetland of officials that we have welcomed and Coloured Ponies helped make from across the globe this year. up the 203 ponies and horses taking “Euston Park couldn’t happen withpart. The youngest rider must certainly out the huge support of our generous

sponsors, but wouldn’t be what it is without the riders and crew who make these events such fun and biggest thanks of all go to all brilliant horses and ponies that are at the centre of what we do.

“Now we can start to plan for 2019 and in particular look forward to hosting the European Championships in 361 days time!”

Full results are available here: www. tawqeet.ae/events National riders were ranked on a Performance Formula Criteria and full results will be available here: www.eustonparkendurance.co.uk Follow all the action from this weekend at: eustonparkendurance.co.uk The H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum UK Endurance Festival organisers are grateful to event sponsors Emirates Airline, Longines, Azizi Developments, Mubadala and Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City – District One for their support.

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WINDING DOWN The end of the season is the best time to start planning next seasons feed, training plan, ride plan, etc. You will have several months to research new ideas and the best options Words from Dr David Marlin and Tom Eaton Evans MRCVS

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ver the next few months many horses will be completing their last ride of the season and being let-down for a period of rest over the Winter as the ride calendar closes. Many riders will have done this with many horses at the end of many seasons but what is the benefit and what are some of the considerations in taking a horse from being competition fit to being given a prolonged period of rest over the Winter?

There are really three different aspects to resting over the Winter for endurance horses. The first is physical recovery, particularly for the joints, the feet and the soft tissues (tendons and ligaments). As these tissues are particularly subject to wear and tear and in the case of joints and tendons and ligaments which have limited capacity to repair, there is also no advantage to keeping horses in training any longer than necessary. Training induces more “wear and tear” on joints and tendons

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and ligaments in particular – think of the hours of training relative to the hours of competition. The second type of recovery is more related to aspects such as immunity or metabolic function.

The third type of recovery is mental.

This is extremely important for horses but in contrast to physical and metabolic recovery, we know very little about how long mental recovery really takes.

How long does recovery take? We know for horses in training and competing at longer distances (120km or above) that we should allow at least 3 months between rides to reduce the risk of elimination. Surprisingly there is very little scientific study of recovery from exercise in horses. One study from Sweden (Jens) took place within 24 hours of finishing the race, but that it took up to 8 days for the white blood cells (the immune system) to return to normal. And the same group several years later showed that muscle energy stores (both glycogen and fat) took

As we wind down for winter, and rough our horses off, we can address feed, tack, and training issues Photo courtesy Bella Fricker

up to 8 days to fully recover (EssenGustavsson and Jensen-Warren, 2002).

So what might be the best way to approach a prolonged break over the Winter and what are some of the potential problems? Field turnout is especially important for mental recovery but many endurance horses will be either living out or getting plenty of turnout time in any case. Possibly the worst approach would be to go from full work to no work whilst throwing on a lot of rugs and changing the diet. My preference is a few weeks of winding down with gradually reducing work and at the same time gradually reducing the hard feed. At this time if there is to be any change in forage, then I would recommend introducing a probiotic. I would also advise continuing to feed salt and a vitamin and mineral balancer over the Winter. It’s important that horses should not be allowed to get fat over the Winter as this will put more strain on the orthopaedic system when the horse

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is brought back into work.

A period of turnout will result in a loss of bone strength. There is no way to prevent this. Bone only becomes stronger as a result of regular loading from exercise. So in some ways we can consider that bone may be one tissue that actually “gets worse” with rest.

But the other benefits of a prolonged rest far outweigh this.

A period without the stress of competition is also a good time to work on any behavioural issues that your horse may have without the excitement or stress of training and competition. If you horse doesn’t load or travel well then working on this during the Winter is likely to get better results.

And the end of the season is the best time to start planning next seasons feed, training plan, ride plan, etc. You will have several months to research new ideas and the best options rather than being under pressure to get it all sorted a week or so before your horse is due to come back into work.

TOM EATON-EVANS HAS THIS ADVICE TO ADD:

l The end of the season is a good time to investigate any orthopaedic niggles that there have cropped up over the season. Try and get a diagnosis so that you have a plan for the months ahead.

Is rehab required before you turn the horse out? Will you need a longer conditioning programme in the Spring.

X-rays and ultrasound images acquired now may be useful the next year as a comparison if there are further issues.

Top - All horses benefit from extended turnout and time to relax and recouperate Bottom Harsh winters can mean horses are off work for extended periods of time Photos courtesy Cindy Russell

l Don’t neglect the horse’s feet over the off season. Discuss with your farrier a suitable regime for the winter months – overgrown or broken up feet will seriously affect your preparation in the New Year. l Assess your horse’s weight going in to the Autumn. Are they a good-doer or do they tend to lose weight over the winter? Body condition scoring and weigh tapes are quick and easy ways to keep a track of your horse’s weight.

SO IN SUMMARY

l A period off is important for physical and mental well-being l A period off is likely to prolong your horses’ competitive career

l Be wary of making sudden changes, especially to feed and forage l Plan to deal with any behavioural issues without the stress of training or competing l Get any ongoing health issues investigated l Don’t neglect your horses’ feet – remember they grow more slowly over the Winter! l Aim to maintain body condition l Rug appropriately! l Plan for next season

l Wind-down rather than stop suddenly

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REFLECTING ON VISIBILITY Autumn is on the way, bringing shorter days, with darker mornings and evenings…just the times most people are able to ride out. How can horses and riders stay protected?

Advice from the British Horse Society.

This article appears on the BHS website and is reproduced here with permission from the BHS

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he BHS always recommends wearing hi-viz clothing when riding out, on or off the road, but we realise it is a matter of personal choice. It should be worn at all times when riding out, regardless of the time of day, season or weather conditions.

Wearing hi-viz when riding on the road can give vehicle drivers extra time to react, which could save the life of both you and your horse.

There is no law that states riders must wear this equipment, but it is in their best interests to do so – not just because drivers will see them on the road earlier, but also so that they can be seen when they are riding off-road as well. Research by the Ministry of Defence has shown that helicopter pilots can see a rider in hi-viz gear up to half a mile sooner so they can avoid flying straight over the top of them. It also means that in the unfortunate event that a rider is thrown from their horse and left in open countryside, the police helicopter or air ambulance will see them much sooner and hopefully prevent their injuries from becoming more serious.

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WHAT TO CHOOSE

The price of the equipment and clothing can vary, but there there is something available for all budgets with some stylish jackets available or more simple tabards. It is a matter for you to choose how much clothing or equipment you and your horse wear. The BHS recommends as a minimum, a hi-viz jacket or tabard for the rider and leg bands on the horse. A hat band or hat cover

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is a useful addition. When choosing what colour to wear, think about the background you will be riding against.

At certain times of the year, you could blend into the background or hedgerow wearing a certain colours.

STANDARDS

Many hi-viz garments now reach BSI approved standards, which shows they have been tested to approved levels for use. These standards are BSEN1150 or EN1150, aimed at use by leisure riders. Garments to this standard are available in fluorescent yellow, fluorescent pink, fluorescent orange, fluorescent red/orange, fluorescent green and through a spectrum of shades of these particular colours, all of which meet the respective BSI standard.

For professional use – such as when kit is issued by employers for use by their staff when they go out – the standard should be EN ISO 20471 (2013) and the colours are restricted to fluorescent yellow, fluorescent orange and fluorescent red/orange.

If you look at road workers, railtrack workers, postmen and the emergency services, you will see these colours in the bulk of their personal protective equipment (PPE). You can also choose to wear hi-viz accessories such as a lightweight harness, H-harness, hatband, or any other item designed to be worn on your person. These items should be certified to BS EN 13356 (2001) standard. We would always recommend choosing clothing to a recognised standard.

Anything that is sold as a ‘safety garment’ is required to meet one of these standards, otherwise it is

Riding on the roads carries a responsibility to be seen, and ride as safely as we can.

Even on a bright day, horses and riders can merge with their surroundings.

Hi vis wear can help to make drivers aware of riders.

breaking the law. However, wearing anything light and bright is preferable to wearing dark clothing, particularly on a dark horse.

Be seen and be safer. There are also many hi-viz products available designed to be worn on your horse or attached to their tack. There is currently no recognised standard for hi-viz horse accessories. It is well worth equipping your horse with some hi-viz items so he is still easily seen in the unfortunate event of a rider fall.

INSURANCE

Some insurance companies will offer better premiums or benefits to riders if wearing hi-viz clothing when they ride out. The minimum requirement is usually a tabard for the rider and leg bands on the horse, but you need to check the small print in your policy to confirm this. If there is nothing there, why not ask your insurance company if they will consider offering this? It will do you and other riders a favour.

RIDE SAFE AWARD

If you're taking your BHS Ride Safe Award, your horse will be required to wear a leg band on every leg, positioned between the fetlock joint and the knee or hock, this is normally provided by the BHS Approved Centre. A hi-viz tabard is provided for you as part of the cost of the Ride Safe Award.

For more information, download the BETA Guide to Rider Safety Equipment (pdf) or contact the BHS Safety Team on 02476 840516 or safety@bhs.org.uk. Visit the BHS shop to browse a range of hi-viz equipment.

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equipment; saddles

COMPARISON OF RIDER STABILITY USING A FLAPLESS SADDLE VS A CONVENTIONAL SADDLE

INVESTIGATION AND DATA COLLECTION

Our saddle is a major part of the equipment we require to ride our horses, and a great deal of thought goes into what we use and why. However, there is little empirical research into how saddles affect the rider… but things are changing!

A synopsis of research carried out by Hilary M. Clayton, Alexandra Hampson, Peter Fraser, Arlene White, Agneta Egenvall

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or at least 4,000 years horses have been ridden by people as a means of transportation, as an instrument of warfare and as a companion in sport .

In developed countries, horses have become less utilitarian over the past 50 years and are now primarily used for sport and recreation. Saddles have been developed to improve the comfort and security of the rider and, over the years, have evolved according to the different purposes for which horses have been used.

As a result, there have been many innovations in the design of bits, bridles, nosebands and saddles with the objectives of improving comfort, performance or safety. However, relatively few have been subjected to rigorous scientific evaluation.

A conventional English saddle has as its core a rigid tree that must be sized correctly according to the width and shape of the horse’s back to avoid painful pressure points beneath the

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rigid parts of the tree. On the underside of the tree are the panels, which are shaped to match the contours of the individual horse’s back.

Above the tree is the seat of the saddle that should fit the size and shape of the rider’s pelvis, buttocks and thighs, which differ considerably from the shape of the horse’s back.

The flaps extend downwards and lie between the horse’s ribcage and the rider’s leg. A conventional saddle has two flaps: a sweat flap adjacent to the horse’s ribcage upon which the girth straps (billets) are located and a second flap is attached outside of the sweat flap and billets with the stirrup leathers on its outer surface.

A monoflap saddle has a single flap with the girth straps emerging on its underside and the stirrup leathers lying on the outside. Advantages that have been ascribed to the monoflap saddle include a reduction in saddle weight and closer contact between the rider’s leg and the horse’s ribcage.

The flapless saddle goes a stage further in having no flaps which places the rider’s legs even closer to the sides of the horse, from which they are separated only by a soft, cushioned saddle pad in the thigh region.

Top left, shows how the flapless saddle allows the rider leg to be closer to the horse.

Top right illustrates how the rider's leg is protected, and the horse protected, by a thin numnah or pad

The purpose of a saddle is to improve the rider’s safety, security, and comfort, while distributing the forces exerted by the rider and saddle over a large area of the horse’s back without focal pressure points. This study investigates the effects on rider stability of an innovative saddle design that differs from a conventional saddle in having no flaps. Five horses were ridden by their regular rider in their usual saddle and in a flapless saddle. A pressure mat (60 Hz) placed between the saddle and the horse’s back was used to determine the position of the centre of pressure, which represents the centroid of pressure distribution on the horse’s back. Data were recorded as five horses were ridden at collected and extended walk, trot and canter in a straight line.

Data strings were split into strides with 5 strides analysed per horse/gait/type.

For each stride the path of the rider’s centre of pressure was plotted, maximal and minimal values in the anteroposterior and mediolateral directions were extracted, and ranges of motion in anteroposterior and mediolateral directions were calculated. Differences between the conventional and flapless saddles were analysed using mixed models ANOVA. Speed and stride length of each gait did not differ between saddles.

Compared with the conventional saddle, the flapless saddle was associated with significant reductions in range of motion of the rider’s centre of pressure in the mediolateral direction in all gaits and in the anteroposterior direction in collected trot, extended trot and extended canter.

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The improved stability was thought to result from the absence of saddle flaps allowing the rider’s thighs to lie in more adducted positions, which facilitated the action of the lumbopelvic-hip musculature in stabilizing and controlling translations and rotations of the pelvis and trunk. The closer contact between rider and horse may also have augmented the transfer of haptic information.

CENTRE OF PRESSURE

The rider’s centre of pressure (COP) is a point representing the centroid of pressure distribution on the horse’s back. Movements of the COP occur as the rider follows the rhythmic motion of the horse’s back and the range of motion (ROM) of the COP has been used as an indication of rider stability.

The quality of a rider can be judged by their stability in the saddle and good riders appear to be inherently motivated to improve their stability. A saddle that is a poor fit for the horse causes greater instability in the system . In this study we explore whether a saddle that gives the rider a more functional leg position involving closer contact with the horse and the opportunity for greater haptic input can improve the rider’s stability.

We expect that the closer contact between the rider’s legs and the horse with the flapless saddle will result in

greater stability of the rider. The experimental hypothesis is that the ROM of the rider’s COP in the AP and ML directions will be smaller with the flapless saddle compared with the conventional saddles.

RESULTS

There were no significant differences in the speed or stride length of any gait when horses were ridden in the conventional versus the flapless saddles.

The rider’s ROM in the ML direction was significantly smaller in all six gait types when riding in the flapless saddle. The rider’s ROM in the AP direction was smaller in the flapless saddle at all gaits with the difference reaching statistical significance in collected trot, extended trot and extended canter The results presented here have shown that riding in a saddle designed to provide a closer contact between the rider’s legs and the horse reduced the ML ROM of the rider’s COP in all gaits and reduced the AP ROM in collected trot, extended trot and extended canter, which partially supports the experimental hypothesis. These findings indicate that the rider is more stable from sideto-side and is better able to control lateral body movements in the face of perturbations due to gravitational, inertial and ground reaction forces (GRF) generated during locomotion.

Figure 1 Showing the pressure trace made by riders, at different paces

The rider’s position in the saddle is the basis for effective communication between the rider and the horse.

Ideally, a rider sits with the ear, shoulder, hip and heel in vertical alignment when viewed in the sagittal plane. In the frontal plane, the head, trunk and pelvis should be vertically aligned and centred over the midline of the horse with the thighs draped lightly around the horse’s ribcage and the toes pointing forward. This position should be maintained, as far as possible, when the horse is in motion.

CONCLUSIONS

‘The quality of a rider can be judged by their stability in the saddle’

In conclusion, the use of a flapless saddle that allowed closer contact of the rider’s legs with the sides of the horse’s ribcage significantly improved rider stability, particularly in the ML direction.

In the AP direction the rider was better able to control movements of the COP, most notably in the trot in which large longitudinal braking and propulsive forces are applied. The results suggest that further investigations of horse conformation, rider morphology, and their interaction with different types of equipment are warranted.

To read the full research article, complete with all references, please see https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0196960 Published: June 6, 2018

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para endurance

WHY PARA ENDURANCE? PART 2

Understanding what Para Endurance encompasses, and EGB’s vision for the future of the sport Words from Nikki Parsler

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iders are often surprised to learn that there is a long list of conditions that are automatically regarded as “not classifiable” – this list includes such things as Hypermobility of joints; Epilepsy; Fibromyalgia and Cardiac and/or Respiratory conditions. Of course these people may be quite disabled, and the IPC recognises this, but they are considered unclassifiable.

Riders with more than one type of disability can also be very difficult to classify accurately. For instance, I am aware of one very successful RDA severely visually impaired rider who has been unable to get IPC classification because her learning disability prevents her from reliably undertaking the visual field tests required. To complicate matters still further, as the functional requirements of each equestrian discipline are different, an athlete (even if classified) may not meet the minimal eligibility criteria in one discipline, but may be eligible to compete in another discipline.

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riders whose designated classification/grade restricts the level and type of competition in which they can participate. For example, grade 1 dressage riders are only permitted to walk in official tests, whether they are in fact able to trot or not. One grade 2 para dressage rider on the BD talent pathway said to me just after classification that she was very relieved to achieve grade 2 as she would have been incredibly frustrated to have been restricted to the grade 1 walk tests only.

WHAT ABOUT “INTELLECTUAL” DISABILITY?

It is a common misconception that para sports only include those with obvious physical disabilities. The RDA has always supported riders with neurological impairments of all types; and athletes with intellectual disabilities were first included in the Paralympic Games in 1996. Unfortunately, in Sydney four years later a scandal erupted when 10 out of 12 members of the Spanish basketball squad were unmasked as impostors without any

Katie Gulliver competing at the PC Champs in 2016 - Katie is virtually blind and rode in a small group who acted as her ride guides.

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disability. After that, the IPC said that until there was a reliable system for verifying intellectual disability, no further events in this category would be held. Once improved systems for eligibility and classification had been developed; the decision was made to re-include athletes with intellectual impairments for London 2012 in limited range of events.

However, in order to create a “classification” which is sufficiently measureable; the definition of “intellectual disability” under IPC rules is based purely on having a below average IQ. This clearly excludes those with a more complex profile of functional disability such as those on the autistic spectrum or with severe working memory difficulties; but whose actual IQ may fall within the normal range. In practice, those with Down’s Syndrome are also excluded from the highest levels of competition because they have to compete against those with no physical limitations. Sadly also, equestrianism is currently not included in the list of Paralympic events at which athletes with an eligible intellectual disability can compete.

Given this somewhat chequered history of inclusion from the IPC it is perhaps not surprising that the international Special Olympic movement has grown significantly over the past 20 years or so with eligible para equestrians competing at the Special Olympic World Games every two years.

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SO, WHY PARA ENDURANCE?

EGB has recognised for quite a while that some riders may have additional requirements for taking part in Endurance. We are also well aware that there are a number of regular competitors in EGB, with disabilities or long standing medical conditions, who have been enabled to compete by the already very flexible tack and equipment rules. Some of these riders have been competing for many years and have achieved to a high level; “hidden in plain sight” so to speak. The determination and sheer hard work of these riders to overcome their difficulties should be acknowledged. The aim of Para Endurance is quite simply to ensure that our wonderful sport is truly inclusive and accessible to all and that the successes of our para riders, at whatever level, are celebrated.

However, it is clear from looking at the history of para sports that providing a safe, fair and accessible competitive environment for para equestrianism is a far from straightforward proposition. As EGB rider Clair Calvert said when Para Endurance was first officially suggested in 2012 “I do not want to be judged by my disability, just on my ability to ride and complete the distance!” After much thought EGB have concluded that the IPC classification and grading process, as it currently exists, is a not a good fit for the demands of endurance. The classification and grading system was primarily designed around arena based sports such as athletics and dressage – the welfare considerations of endurance, where a competitor may be out of sight of a steward for long periods and hazards cannot entirely be predicted, are very different. In particular, the total exclusion of junior riders and those with intellectual disabilities or variable conditions is a matter of serious concern from a safety perspective. Para Endurance will therefore not be 'classifying' people at this stage; instead we are focusing on helping to ensure that all competitors are enabled to participate to the best of their potential.

In order to develop endurance as a para sport right from the grassroots levels EGB have been quietly working with the RDA for several years now. This has been a very successful venture and RDA now have 80 centres participating in endurance and in May this year promoted the sport still further with their “have a go at endurance” week. RDA classes range from introductory 1km classes to more competitive 10-15km rides which are

intended as a stepping stone into Endurance GB events. This July endurance will be making its debut at the RDA National Championships. “We would love endurance to become a permanent fixture on the schedule after this year’s event. Testing the horse/ rider partnership in a totally different way from our other activities, it will be great to see how our teams approach the challenge and get the most out of their horses and ponies,” says event secretary Sarah Hadley.

In 2019 we will be looking further at how we can aid the transition of this growing band of keen RDA members into EGB competitions – a challenge for our Ride Organisers might be to

‘The determination and sheer hard work of these riders to overcome their difficulties should be acknowledged’.

think about how the ride/venue information they provide can help para riders to select the most appropriate event for their needs. It’s not necessarily about providing different facilities (if your venue is a hilly field there isn’t lot you can do to change that!) it’s about providing enough information to riders before they enter so that difficulties can be anticipated and managed with the least possible stress to all involved.

Within Endurance GB itself we are delighted to announce the launch this month of the national Torq Fitness Para Endurance League. With the very generous sponsorship and support of Torq Fitness we have been enabled to offer this competition which finally brings Para Endurance firmly into the limelight where it belongs. All members (including supporter/club members and pleasure horses) who are registered with EGB as a para-endurance rider are eligible. Classes of any distance and type (including PR’s) held at all National Rides in 2018 will be counted. For this first year we are not splitting the League into different levels of competition; but to ensure that all para riders have an achievable goal there will be additional awards from 30km for annual cumulative distance achieved. Members who believe that they should be included in this league are urged to contact the EGB office ASAP.

The Para Endurance Committee are continuing to work hard to ensure that inclusion and accessibility remains a core value of EGB and our aspiration is to create a framework by 2020 which will act as an exemplar to other National Federations. Watch this space!

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LAURA GRAHAM PETPLAN EQUINE AMBASSADOR - LAURA GRAHAM SHARES WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THINGS GO WRONG

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ion’s Tail was to be the final ride of my 2017 season and Indie’s first competitive competition. As many of you will know it didn’t quite go to plan! Not far from home disaster struck when the grass verge we were riding on turned out not to be a grass verge and we fell in to what I can only describe as the deepest ditch I have ever seen.”

“I remember being pinned against the side of the ditch watching Indie’s hooves pass by my face, followed by her belly. Then there was this incredible pressure on my right thigh from her left hind as she powered up the steep bank. I looked down, relieved that my leg wasn’t broken! I scrambled out using all the foliage I could grab hold of to pull me up. On reaching the top I was relieved to see Indie still there although clearly distressed and it took a few minutes of me trying to reassure her but thankfully she was uninjured.”

“I was very relieved and lucky that the checkpoint was so close! They held Indie and covered my leg with a bandage. I am eternally grateful to all those who helped us – you know who you are.”

“I remember phoning mum who

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Laura has had an amazing season this year, with her horse Warrens Hill Farrah, completing her final 120km qualifier Photo supplied by Pet Plan

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Top Surplus to Requirements (Pearl) competing at the Wirral Ride Photo courtesy IndiePics Bottom Laura was fortunate to be selected as a PetPlan Equine Ambassador and received great support for her application, from the endurance community Photo supplied

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was crewing for me and her response being, “You aren’t far from the venue, are you sure you can’t get back on and get her home?” Now I am quite a determined individual, but on this occasion, no! With no ambulances available I directed my mum to find me and she drove me to a local hospital. Cutting a long story short I ended up in Stoke hospital undergoing two operations to patch me back up. I now have an impressive scar with some nerve damage so I have little sensation in my thigh. The first question I remember asking the surgeon was, ‘When can I get back in the saddle?’ You can guess the response! Thankfully, after the final surgery, the conversations became much more positive and we agreed I could aim to ride at the beginning of January.”

After seven weeks recovering at home, Laura finally got back to some normality. She ended up being out of the saddle for seven months. During this time, she re-lived the accident in her head many times. “I was told I was very lucky to make it out of the ditch..

I was desperate to get back in the saddle, but I was also worried.”

“During this time, I was lucky to gain sponsorship from Shropshire Veterinary Physiotherapy, Fyrnwy Equine and be selected as an Ambassador for Petplan Equine thanks to a panel of illustrious equine judges and the amazing support of the endurance community endorsing me when I was shortlisted. This was a

big boost to my confidence, for which I am truly grateful. I also had so much support from my mum, who kept saying, ‘Don’t be ridiculous, the horse did nothing wrong, you are getting back in the saddle! What will we do with all these horses if you don’t? Now get on with it!’ She was right!”

“My first ride was on my super cob, Pearl, aka Surplus to Requirements.

She will happily just plod around the arena, so that is exactly what we did it felt great to be back in the saddle! It took a long time to build my confidence to venture out of the arena. Riding our usual route for the first time, I was acutely aware of how steep the drop was to my left. Suddenly I was now seeing danger everywhere. I was so relieved to get back to the yard, I burst into tears thinking I would never be able to get back to the sport I love.”

“The support from friends and well wishers had been phenomenal since my accident. I managed to get myself into the habit of looking straight ahead to the horizon to blur out any perceived dangers alongside me and ignore any drops or ditches. Gradually I started to build up my strength and confidence riding Pearl but I still needed to get back on my other horses, Farrah and Indie, neither of whom are particularly easy! One day I found myself returning from work exhausted and this seemed the perfect time to get back on Farrah as I was too tired to worry! Thankfully she was a star.”

“My first endurance ride soon came around, Clent Hills on Pearl. It was an anxious affair for me and I was extremely grateful to have Sam Hunt’s company. Pearl looked after me perfectly! I had been having regular physiotherapy and attending Equi-pilates which had definitely helped so I didn’t feel weak or unbalanced.”

“I have had such an amazing season, completing Farrah’s final 120km qualification in Scotland and attempting her first 160k. Although we didn’t complete, she was amazing and confirmed she is definitely capable of this distance. Meanwhile Indie completed her novice qualifications in style.

Thankfully the accident doesn’t seem to have knocked her confidence. It was great to have the company of Tamzin Furtado and Jill Thorburn riding her mate Pearl alongside her, it gave us both the confidence we needed. I have been so lucky and thanks to my fantastic friends and top crew and rock, my mum, and of course my horses, I have had a season I couldn’t ever have dreamed of back at the beginning of the year. I’ve also been persuaded to face my demons with the company of friends and head back to Lion’s Tail.”

“I will never forget our time at the Lion’s Tail, the scar is a daily reminder.

There are many riders who have come back from a lot worse and they are a true inspiration. My journey this year just reminds me how special our endurance community is!”

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SOUTH WEST GROUP Report from Annie Joppe

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he season has gone well for us in the south west with competitive rides taking place in both Cornwall and Devon. Riders took advantage of the long, long spell of hot sunny weather to get out there any enjoy the wonderful south west countryside.

Boconnoc, arguably the South West flagship ride, took place in a glorious parkland setting and hosted classes over the two days from the feature Boconnoc Bowl 80km CER won

by Nicky Sherry and Silver Zourra and the two day 80 kms Deer Park Challenge, won by Judy Holloway and Nuraletta; to 16 km pleasure rides on both days with many riders camping and corralling in the park.

The next ride on the South West calendar was the Penpont ride held on Bodmin Moor. Both riders and volunteers enjoyed the wall to wall sunshine with a good contest in the 64 km Penpont Challenge won by Glenda Smith and Lindance Easter Boy. The South West took a team to the Inter-Regional’s at Cirencester Park.

Again, lovely weather and a pretty successful time was had, most notably a one, two, three in the 80km CER veteran class. The South West team came third which, although a good result makes us all the keener next year to go two better!

This weekend saw the Dartmoor ride host the Cornwall v Devon Challenge.

This is a unique event with up to 10 riders for each team at a variety of distances going head to head. Dartmoor, which was also graced with sunshine,

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was as always a testing ride and the competition went right to the wire with the teams being neck and neck right up to the last horse to vet. The might of Cornwall prevailed in the end and this year’s champions will receive prizes from Feedmark and, possibly even a surprise prize to be presented at the social evening in the autumn!

We were pleased to be invited by the South Devon (Moorland) branch of the Pony Club to attend their summer camp to give a talk about Endurance riding. The two Vickys (Queen & Mosey) travelled up to Pontispool Equestrian Centre near Taunton to speak to 41 enthusiastic members.

Vicky Queen gave an introduction into Endurance before going into more detail about horse & rider fitness, how the grading & PF results are calculated & about vet gates. She also demonstrated some of the tack & equipment used by horses & riders.

Six lovely horses belonging to various Pony Club members were used to demonstrate an Endurance vetting. All of the members were then given the chance to trot up and take the heart rate of the very well behaved horses.

The evening finished with a question and answer session. We were happy to donate some stethoscopes and PR ride discount vouchers for the end of camp prize giving. Within two days of camp finishing one member had attended her first ever Endurance competition!

Looking forward; our next event is a new pleasure ride on Dartmoor, which incorporates a 4kms lead rein class.

Then we have the Camelford ride; another great Cornish ride over the wilds of Bodmin Moor with distances from 80kms through to 16 kms. Our penultimate ride is a new one, the Red River Ride near Camborne in the far West, this year being run as a pleasure ride but hopefully next year may develop into a full ride. Many South West riders will then no doubt head off to Red Dragon for the Festival of Endurance and the National Championships.

Top: Bocconnoc ride Middle: Sarah Keeley with Autumn Reflextion Bottom: The Dartmoor Ride Photos supplied

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CROMWELL GROUP Off-season calendar information from Bella Fricker

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s a group we regularly organise a wide range of activities and the committee meet regularly to plan the events calendar.

Whilst the planning stages are still in their infancy for the winter calendar we’d like to offer a structured winter training programme and have lots of exciting events on offer.

The biggest feature for the winter training series will be our monthly polework clinics, which will run from different venues around our region the first Sunday of the month from November through to March. We are

always looking to provide as many opportunities for both existing members and new members as possible.

We hope that, whilst lots of the dates and venues are provisional, by giving early notice of what’s on offer in Cromwell group that we will have a good uptake on our winter calendar of events. N.B . Lots of the dates are provisional but will be confirmed via out website asap.

Information on how to book, prices, locations etc. will all be available in due course on our website: www.cromwellegb.com

28th October Courteenhall Pleasure Ride 4th November Polework Clinic (TBC) 2nd December Polework Clinic (TBC) 30th December Cambourne Pleasure Ride 6th January Polework Clinic (TBC) 12th January Branch Annual Meeting

19th January Seminar (TBC) 26th & 27th January Endurance Weekend (TBC) 3rd February Polework Clinic (TBC) 17th February Eversholt Pleasure Ride (TBC) 23rd & 24th February Endurance Weekend (TBC) 3rd March Polework Clinic (TBC)

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he rain managed to stay away for the Cumbria Challenge ride, which is a blessing in itself. Up on the fells near Tebay the weather can be unpredictable at best!

Penny Pearce (Ride Organiser) has run this ride for many years and along with her helpers has the ride running like clockwork.

The ride covers a variety of distances from pleasure up to 80km and incorporates the Cumbria Challenge Cup (80km) and, for the first time, the Cumbria Cup (64km). The route has spectacular views over Orton fell; undulating moorland with plenty of tracks to canter along.

70 riders set out on Sunday. A few riders camped overnight at the venue. The going was good and the first riders were out by 8.30am. It was a well marked route (thank you trail bikers) and a good challenge to the horses’ fitness and stamina. Riders admired the views of the Cumbrian fells with smiley faces as they passed through checkpoints.

The ride itself is well supported by helpers who manned gates and checkpoints along the way. Many of the helpers provided the horses with sloshes,

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Cumbria Cup winner, Amanda Lister

water and carrots along the route which were much appreciated not only by the horses but the riders who all commented on what a lovely bunch of helpers the ride has!

We even had the help of some four legged furry friends to greet the riders as they passed though the check points and to keep the humans in line!

Ozzy took his role very serious in the groups new ride official vests (thanks Ian Savage)… Duke not so much!

After a hard days riding, back at the venue the Cumbria Cup winner, Amanda Lister, was announced and presented with a trophy. A big well done to all riders who took part. It was lovely to see a number of young riders passing through the check points on route also.

A fantastic day out, we hope to see you all next year.

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RESULTS All the latest results from the EGB events

S.E.R.C JOHN MUIR (24/03/2018) 34kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Fenswood Phantom Melody (Sarah O'neill), 11kph

WOOTTON (25/03/2018)

64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr), 13.4kph; Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 13.4kph; Hazelcroft Gosens Tsar (Charlotte Chadwick), 13.5kph; Oakley (Alicia Reeves), 11.9kph Grade 2: Almaak (Richard Allen), 11.6kph; Siroco Toul Ar C'Hoat (Joanna Woodman), 11.6kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Abbery Cornish Messenger (Heidi Clark), 11.4kph; Kilteeven Ginger Mist (Lisa Hayworth), 14.9kph; Mk Amirat Al Leyle (Rachel Pemberton), 11.9kph; Star Hill Sapphire (Claire Mellor), 14.9kph Grade 2: Buzz (Robert Blane), 14.2kph Grade 3: Cfs Eros (Rachael Atkinson), 14kph; Jvl Sergeant C Marshall (Rebecca Broughton-Booker), 11.9kph Grade 4: Psynibreez (Jessie Mchugh), 14kph; Syrus (Samantha Bowkett), 12.9kph Completion: Wainstones Dainty Lady (Bethany Clarkson), 12.9kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Llanfyllin Roseanne (Linda Birkitt), 14.2kph; Olympic Spirit (Dan) (Amber Sole), 11.4kph Grade 4: Helmwind Deztiny (Karen Corr), 12.1kph; Monty (Dan Hall), 10.7kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Gb Aliaanah

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(Amanda Morriss), 11.9kph Grade 3: Hamdan Bin Hamdanieh (Val Swann), 13kph Grade 4: Burfield Court Appearance (Helen Boston), 11.2kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Kaalif (Anja Ward), 11.6kph; Red House Lily Marlene (Erica Sergi), 11.2kph; Skip (Jacquie Harrison), 10.5kph Grade 2: Aratahnes Electra (Lisa Powell), 12.3kph; Chico (Cassandra Ward), 11.6kph; Duke (Tahnee Burgess), 10.5kph; Great Endeavour (Danni Foster), 10.3kph; Sambrini (Samantha Prosser-Higdon), 10.4kph Grade 3: Benjana (Tracy Thompson), 11kph Completion: Anderwood Rosie (Jamie Shores), 14.1kph; Lougherne Basil (Richard Ross-Lee), 10.4kph 32kms Pleasure Ride La Mi Khayal (Kimberley Lord); Llandderfel Princess Elen (Nicola Randle) 21kms Pleasure Ride Aurora XXIV (Rachel Owen); Bracken (Hannah Featherstone); Flint (Perry Hayes); Gallardo (Vicki White); Grafter (Sherene Gilks); Lunita (Jenny Ludlam); Mr Pink (Charles Atkinson); Same` (Lucy Frost); Scout (Janet Cochrane); Warrens Hill Jzamal (Victoria Atkinson); Wigwam Sam (David Reynolds) 15kms Pleasure Ride Andrew Prince Of Brecon (Isobel Green); Apache Nation (Kirsty Alberry); Gib Rebel (Zoe Pearson); Hagan (Nicola Sedgewick); Kosmic Rising (Sally Barrett); Raven Rascal (Lynda Varey); Saskia Grace (Kaylea Hampton); Storm (Eleanor Dakkak)

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HARDYS RIDE (22/04/2018)

65kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Nuraletta (Judy Holloway), 12kph Grade 2: Hs Chiara (Annie Joppe), 14.3kph Grade 3: Baijan (Elizabeth Rowland), 11.2kph; Diving Belle (Amanda Tovey), 11.2kp 2 eliminations 44kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Briar Rose (Alison House), 11.8kph; Autumn Reflection (Sarah Keeley), 11.7kph Grade 2: Dromasque (Leonie Davenport), 11.1kph; Firyuza (Annette Hansford), 12.6kph; Zafhir (Morag Webb), 13.7kph Grade 3: Argentina (Rosemary Henderson), 13.2kph; Beewitched (Peta-Jane Field), 12.3kph; Cardinal Panache (Viv Coleman), 11.1kph; Lateral Thinking (Ylva Mowatt), 12.9kph; Psynrtra (Selina Burger), 11.2kph Grade 4: Blakeswater Wilfred (Sarah Davenport), 14.7kph; Dearnebanks Mido (Jim Phillips), 13.4kph Completion: Archways Lovada Ada (Stephanie Cole), 11.8kph; Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 11.1kph; Traemar Narnia (Laura Short), 11.8kph 44kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 3: Final Encounter (Sarah Hurst), 9.4kph; Trixie (Grace Hurst), 9.4kph 1 elimination 36kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Darwin (Tanya Southworth), 13.2kph; Sateer (Geraldine White), 12.4kph Grade 2: Asharis (Sally Milverton), 13kph; Chlione (Susan Middleton), 11.1kph; El Borann (Helen Newton), 14kph; H S Exile (Eleanor Milln), 12kph

Grade 3: May Blossom (Mandy Brown), 10.8kph Grade 4: Dizzy Miss Lizzy (Wendy Everson), 12.9kph; Vlacq Ahmar Kayal (Wendy Everson), 12.9kph Completion: Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 12kph; Harik (Jan Prettejohn), 11.9kph 1 retired 36kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Danygaer Rhyfelw (Rebecca Tooley), 10.5kph; Distance Oasis (Heather Whiteley), 12.6kph; Winnie The Witch (Sally Mcilwaine), 11.8kph Grade 2: Brownbread Easter Rabbit (Sally Rowe), 11kph; Charterlands Melitta (Cressida Ward), 9.8kph; Charterlands Stilton (Philippa Verry), 9.8kph; Cobra (Fiona Berney), 12kph; Foxhills Double Crown (Naomi Saunders), 10.9kph; Hb Paragon (Clare O'shea), 11.6kph Grade 3: Bracken (Libby Kendal-Tory), 11.9kph; Shiny Little Cowgirl (Ella Hooper), 11kph Grade 4: Bakeburn Tune (Lorna Bevan), 9.2kph; Bertie IV (Abigail Gant), 12.2kph; Justin Lagden Lane (Sarah Mitchell), 11.1kph; Negmat Al Hayat (Megan Jennings), 14.8kph Completion: Albinoni (Jill White), 11kph; Miaster (Jacqueline Cole), 10.5kph; Millersford Polo II (Sarah Madgwick), 11.2kph; Nebo All Magic (Nikki Manston), 11.2kph; Pizwell Nessy (Sidney Stanley-Whiteley), 12.6kph; Venus (Marie-Dominique Theuil), 10.8kph; Woolgarstons Matilda (Justine Grannell), 14.2kph 4 eliminations and 2 retired 36kms Pleasure Ride Gem (Lorraine Collins), 11.5kph; Jessie (Alice

Wallis), 11.5kph 29kms Pleasure Ride Balthazar (Imogen Cooper), 9.5kph; Coco (Kamash Al-Sayed), 9.1kph; Crimson Star (Michelle Watts), 9.1kph; Dylan (Sarah Griffin), 10.9kph; Elenora (Maxine Golledge), 9.6kph; Hs Cicero (Janet Kenward), 9.6kph; More Than Abell (Chloe Fuller), 10.9kph; Oscar (Ken Woods), 10.9kph; Sindri (No Name Given), 9.5kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired

S.E.R.C. TINWALD (28/04/2018)

42kms Competitive Ride Grade 4: Bright Destiny (Angela Johnson), 11.7kph 42kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 4: Howards Express (Grace Trueman), 9.2kp 33kms Competitive Ride Completion: Bonnie Lass (Barbara Austin), 10.3kph; Samba B (Sarah O'neill), 10.9kph 33kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Adams Glory (Rosemary Granger), 11.5kph; Illusionist (Wendy Wilson), 10kph Grade 3: Keeloges Shamoah (Jennifer Kidd), 10.7kph Completion: Croftys Springtime Frost (Julie Banks), 11.2kph; Sakama Taliesin (Nicola Lewis), 10kph

F.E.I. ROYAL WINDSOR (GBR) (11/05/2018)

F.E.I. 2star 120kms Endurance Ride 10th: Hs Chiara (Annie Joppe), 16.9kph 12th: L M Crazy Girl (Nicola Thorne), 15kph 13th: Yawl Hillbilly (Kirsty Wiscombe), 14.6kph 14th: Angels Twilight Spirit (Roz Plail), 14.5kph

7 eliminations and 1 retired F.E.I. 1star 82kms Endurance Ride 3rd: H S Drift (Carri-Ann Dark), 21.3kph 4th: Trop Vite Azureen (David Yeoman), 19.6kph 5th: F F Alpha Orionis (Linda Cowperthwaite), 18.5kph 6th: Warrens Hill Kizmet (Alice Loten), 18kph 8th: Oakleaze Farm Cziko (Louise Rich), 17.5kph 9th: Buckleberry Habiba (Elizabeth White), 17.5kph 10th: Bismila Al Bozo (Alice Beet), 17.1kph 11th: L B Armanii (Sarah Ainsworth), 16.9kph 12th: Viniculture (Nicola Chappell), 16.9kph 13th: Kambel De Fignols (Robert Newall), 16.5kph 14th: Hathek (Keighley Pomroy), 13.5kph 15th: Siroco Toul Ar C'Hoat (Jason Tse), 12.9kph 10 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Bodis Panache (Alix Nattrass), 13.6kph; Makuto (Nicki Harris), 17.1kph; Rohan Indiana (Val Ellingworth), 15.6kph Grade 3: Against The Rules (Elaine Wallbridge), 14.2kph; Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 13.2kph; Gas Skala (Maria Jeskins-Powell), 12.5kph; Genger Ale (Rachel Hares), 12.5kph; Montanna (Ann-Marie Pelc), 15.4kph; Sabi Waseem (David Hawes), 14.6kph; Yourmystar (Emma Owen), 13.4kph Grade 4: Ca Diaskar (Sharon Petruv), 15.6kph; Capewell Winged Firestar (Rebecca Pumphrey), 13.4kph Completion: Altivo I (Susan Hawes), 14.6kph; Dukes Moun-

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tain Masterpiece (Ella Green), 15.1kph; Gfs Te Amo (Karen Greig), 15.1kph; Ja Amir Khan (Valerie Whalley), 15.8kph; Pioneerstud Gold N Psylk (Elaine Fry), 12.7kph; Push The Button (Karen Carr), 14.4kph; Ryminni (Jane Baldry), 15.1kph; Sharif El Ra (Samantha Howard), 12.8kph 10 eliminations and 1 retired

S.E.R.C. EILDON (12/05/2018)

30kms Competitive Ride Grade 2: Bright Destiny (Angela Johnson), 11.4kph Completion: Samba B (Sarah O'neill), 10.2kph 30kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Adams Glory (Rosemary Granger), 10.4kph; Keeloges Shamoah (Jennifer Kidd), 10.3kph Completion: Croftys Springtime Frost (Julie Banks), 9.9kph; Howards Express (Grace Trueman), 9.9kph; Lloyd (Cody Ritson), 9.9kp

R.A.F. CRANWELL DAY 1 (26/05/2018) F.E.I. 2star 120kms Endurance Ride 1st: Bahia Cabirat (Suhail Ali Rashed Ali Al Ghail), 15.5kph 2nd: Mariu Nero (Hasan Mohd Has Al Hammadi), 15.5kph 3rd: Saperlipopette Marlo (Undaralingam Parthiban), 15.5kph 4th: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 14.6kph 5th: Echo I (Fiona Griffiths), 13.3kph 4 eliminations F.E.I. 2star 120kms Endurance Ride: Young Rider 1st: Bronze Nahdir (Ollie Holman), 15.1kph 82kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Desert Flower (Vishvalingham Mogandas), 12.6kph;

Psynibreez (Jessie Mchugh), 12.8kph; Senygal (Emily Mchugh), 12.8kph Grade 4: Mahir (Vijendran Puvanandran), 12.6kph; Shahir (Hari Singh Jalam Singh), 12.6kph Completion: Mk Marcella (Rachel Pemberton), 11.8kph 3 eliminations and 2 retired F.E.I. 1star 80kms Endurance Ride 1st: Barik (Abigail Tennant), 16.3kph 2nd: Cwyrtai Sharif (Victoria Ham), 14.1kph 3rd: Brookleigh Quincy (Raval Singh Hukum Singh), 12.1kph 4th: Aloha Queen (Damodar Singh Banne Singh), 12.1kph 5th: Banzai de L'Aulne (Jethu Singh Nathu Singh), 12.1kph 6th: Bango de Montaigu (Maialen Calvo Ibanez), 12.1kph 7th: Bullio Blue Sue (Naroa Calvo Ibanez), 12.1kph 8th: Arkmon (Asu Singh Amb Singh), 12.1kph 9th: Nedjem de Bozouls (Sharveshwar Jat Gopi Ram), 12.1kph 5 eliminations 80kms 2 day Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Grade 1: Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 13.5kph; Krakatau (Evelyn Helme), 13.2kph Grade 4: Kaalif (Anja Ward), 12.9kph; Kildromin Trump (Lesley Caswell), 11.4kph; Wainstones Dainty Lady (Bethany Clarkson), 11.8kph Completion: Syrus (Samantha Bowkett), 11.8kph 2 eliminations 72kms 2 day Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Completion: Lva Troy (Susan Scarborough), 12.4kph 64kms 2 day RAF Cranwell mday GER Completion: Capewell Winged Firestar

(Rebecca Pumphrey), 11.4kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Cf Matilda (Susannah French), 11.7kph Grade 4: Bodis Panache (Alix Nattrass), 12.1kph Completion: Alfred (Alison Thorburn), 10.3kph; Grecian Moon (Larissa Burnett), 11.3kph; Sparky Al (Amanda Lister), 10.3kph 1 elimination and 3 retired 50kms Graded Endurance Ride Completion: Hs Dante (Carri-Ann Dark), 15.3kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Ballota (Helen Gipson), 14.1kph Grade 4: Cloughwood Gold Charm (John Illingworth), 12.5kph; Tullia (Nicholas Tweedie-Smith), 12kph Completion: Akarem (Nicola George), 12kph; Sirius Os (Sally Farrall), 13.4kph 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Td Milano (Izzy Wilson), 12.6kph Completion: Varena (Zoe Wright), 13.1kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Completion: George Bush (Dominic Smith), 11.2kph; Gin And Tonic II (Alice Redihough), 11.9kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Bill (Alfie Flatt), 11.5kph; Dusty (Caroline Sheffield), 12kph; Golden Pride (Lindsey Bones), 12kph; Martini Jazz (Annette Masterson), 11.9kph; Oliver (Heather Burchnall), 10.2kph; St Flannans Grainne (Gillian Hasberry), 11.3kph Grade 3: Bransby Winston (Alex Hicks), 10.2kph

Grade 4: Bumble (Mary Holland), 11.5kph Completion: Cumbia Showtyme (Victoria Davies), 9.1kph; Great Endeavour (Danni Foster), 11.6kph; Leo Halfpenny (Amie Baker), 9.1kph; Malika (Evie Lickorish), 11.5kph; Tilly (Victoria Lickorish), 11.5kph; Vashta Nerada (Charlotte Scott), 11.6kph 32kms Pleasure Ride Crosstown Military Man (Jamie Houghton), 11.7kph; Elbrich Fan Wolsom (Cathryn Houghton), 11.6kph 10kms Pleasure Ride Cairngorm Riley (Chloe Videla), 10kph

PEN DDOL Y GADER DAY 2 (27/05/2018)

40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Boreina (Anita Gordon), 15.5kph Grade 3: Madinah (Carol Jones), 14.2kph; Merlin III (Bethan Lewis), 14.2kph Completion: Mahbubti (Sally Mcilwaine), 13.3kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Tm Valentino (Julie Mckeown), 10.5kph Completion: Vyrnwy Bevanboy (June Davies), 13.8kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Real Deal (Hilary Kaye), 13.1kph Grade 3: Lady's Man (Emily Cooke), 13.9kph; Poppet (Ronald Watt), 14.5kph Completion: Polaris (Georgina Vaughan), 15.1kph; Tylands Froley (Sarah Bishop), 11.2kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Scooby (Sarah Overton), 12.6kph Grade 4: Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 8.9kph 24kms Pleasure Ride Afterglow Freedom

(Danny Blackford), 10.8kph; Saahib (Reg/ Name- Si) (Valerie Price-West), 11kph

THE FINCHINGFIELD RIDE (27/05/2018)

64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Arabian History (Claire Freeman), 12.8kph Grade 4: Against The Rules (Madison Pomroy), 12.4kph; Archer (Leonie Wheeler), 10.4kph Completion: Altivo I (Susan Hawes), 10.8kph; Clonmore Treasure (Antonia Milner-Matthews), 10.6kp 3 eliminations and 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Star Hill Sapphire (Claire Mellor), 13.3kph Grade 2: Kilteeven Ginger Mist (Lisa Hayworth), 13.3kph; Velvet Echo (Lesley-Ann Parker), 11.7kph Grade 3: Bey Dryad (Gillian Hensley), 12.6kph; Irshaad (Tronari Baker), 11.4kph Grade 4: Hugo (Gemma Conn), 10.9kph Completion: Fidus Rahmoon (Helen Legood), 10.1kph; Florence (Emma Pleasance), 10.9kph; Spanish Heir (Bella Fricker), 11.7kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bing (Stuart Baker), 11.4kph Completion: Nahdia Bint Chatanz (Pheobe Fricker), 11.7kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 4: Magical Merlin (Gemma Grodkiewicz), 10.6kph; Mamanuca May (Janice Morton), 10.6kph Completion: Prince Caspian III (Isobel Fleming), 10kph; Redwings Milky Way (Ella Pomroy), 10kph 2 eliminations

32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Britannia (Harriet Denton-Cowell), 10.7kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 16kms Pleasure Ride Charlie Chuckles (Lucy Howie), 7.6kph; Deep Blue Sea (Adelle Madgwick), 7.6kph

HORNSHILL FARM (27/05/2018)

40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Kingates Gold (Lorraine Sheerin), 11.5kph Grade 4: Magdy (James Dickinson), 11.7kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Orel (Kate Curry), 10.1kph; Townahawe Buster (Georgia Brenton), 10.5kph Grade 3: Twilightlullaby (Caroline Long), 10kph Completion: Copper Moon Jt (Tracey Rose), 10kph; Dutchdream Spetter (Suzie Todd), 10.8kph; Va Celebration (Joanne Hogan), 11.2kph 1 retired 34kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Millie I (Mark Weil), 11.7kph Grade 4: Vlacq Iceni (Anne Walton), 11.7kph Completion: Lady Ace (Lynda Maples), 11.6kph 34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Kilbeg Flash (Carole Portlock), 10.6kph; Kirmali (Marie Bennett), 11kph; Warrens Hill Johara (Juliet Crosby), 10.5kph Grade 2: Aston (Emily Lanham), 10.5kph; Buckland Rasputin (Karen Caton), 10.2kph; Challs Doll Mc (Caroline Jacobs), 10.2kph; Justin Lagden Lane (Sarah Mitchell), 11kph; Millersford Little Star (Violet-Mae Murch), 10.7kph Grade 3: Taylor's Flicka

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(Barbara Moorhouse), 10.2kph Grade 4: Blue (Mandy Osland), 8.6kph; Gulledo Lady (Jennifer Newman), 10kph Completion: April Moonlight (Jackie Pascoe), 9kph; Dylan (Claire Napper), 10.6kph; Heatherglen's Madeliene (Lois Cooper), 9.4kph; Magie Blue (Jane Geal), 9.1kph 2 eliminations 27kms Pleasure Ride Charlie (Kate Gallagher), 8.9kph; Pegasus (Caroline Ingham), 8.1kph; Townend Dillon (Margaret Plank), 8.8kph; Winter (Diana Stewart), 9.4kph 1 elimination 15kms Pleasure Ride Abergavenny Unique Lady (Donna Gannon), 8.4kph; Aryzona (Abi Cooker), 8.7kph; Bblack Kashmira (Susan Horne), 8.9kph; Bridget (Dagmar Williams), 10kph; Cookstown Girl (Christine Cursons), 7.3kph; Drumcong Saoirse (Jennifer Lee), 8.4kph; Gem (Maya), 8.7kph; Grimble (Brian Floyd-Davis), 9.4kph; Seren Golau (Chloe Lee), 8.4kph; Shula (Cindy Nahoor), 10.1kph; Storm (Janice Margetson), 7.9kph; Tilly (Lucy Driver), 10.1kph; Wexford Tramp (Ruth Pike), 10.1kph

R.A.F. CRANWELL DAY 2 (27/05/2018) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Leesview Tobias (Jill Thorburn), 13.1kph; Ltf Jjewell C (Tania Fitton), 13.1kph Grade 4: Harmonized (Chloe Delaney), 13.4kph Completion: Basford Showman (Amber Sole), 14.3kph; Hs Shaman (Sue Box), 11.3kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 40kms Graded Endur-

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ance Ride Grade 2: Silva Quartz (Emma Martin), 12.6kph Grade 3: Milord de Bozouls (Suhail Ali Rashed Ali Al Ghailani), 12.1kph Grade 4: Déjà Vu (Ann Harrison), 13.7kph Completion: Abbery Cornish Messenger (Heidi Clark), 12.6kph; Aloha Satellite (Shahid Qamar), 10.3kph; Brieema Rafferty (Sharveshwar Jat Gopi Ram), 12.1kph; Cedar Ridge Monarch (Devi Singh Kalyan Singh), 12.1kph; Clever Sheik (Jethu Singh Nathu Singh), 12.1kph; Corae Weyekin (Heidi Dangerfield), 12.5kph; Delightys Hiraz (Girdhari Singh Inda), 12.1kph; Eaglehawk Shiraz (Gemma White Peter), 10.3kph; Madgewick Exit (Hasan Mohd Hasan Mohd Ali Hammadi), 12.1kph 4 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Chico (Cassandra Ward), 13kph Grade 4: Weyekins Grace (Naomi Craker), 12.5kph Completion: Mostafanother R (Georgie Rhodes), 14.4kph; Nightfire Hallelujah Louis (Julie Martin), 12.6kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Pilarcita (Lisa Armstrong), 11kph Grade 4: Wisespares Tempo (Helen Ganney), 12.9kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Mistletoe (Linda Birkitt), 12.2kph; Rosscon Doreen (Kim Bellhouse), 12.3kph Completion: Normoss The Duke (Tahnee Burgess), 12.2kph 32kms Pleasure Ride Crosstown Military Man (Jamie Houghton), 11.6kph; Elbrich Fan Wolsom (Cathryn Houghton), 11.6kph

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21kms Pleasure Ride Ballyskeagh Darcy (Rebekah Hirst), 6.2kph; Damion (Rachael Cox), 10.5kph; Great Endeavour (Danni Foster), 10.3kph; Oaklands Just Janet (Mandy Sanderson), 6.2kph

S.E.R.C. TEMPLE (27/05/2018)

30kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 3: Croftys Springtime Frost (Julie Banks), 14.7kph

ASTLEY (02/06/2018)

66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Silver Zeph (Bridget Brown), 11.8kph Grade 3: Murphy Himself (Nikki Brown), 11.9kph Grade 4: Aberstwyth Gwynfor (Hayley Oliver), 12.7kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Buzz (Robert Blane), 12.3kph; Marcus Ibn Gayet (Jean Gilbert), 12kph Grade 3: Summer Breeze 1 (Linda Cowperthwaite), 12.6kph Grade 4: Bha Sultan (Evelyn Helme), 12.6kph Completion: Sirius Os (Sally Farrall), 13.3kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Kochanski (Amanda Mackin), 12.1kph; Nightfire Hallelujah Louis (Emma Martin), 12.5kph Grade 2: Oakthwaite Aurora (Laura Hindle), 10.5kph; Tango Sky (Joanne Rowcroft), 10.5kph Completion: Brett (Arabella Jaques), 12.3kph; Cool Legacy (Lorna Mccarthy), 12.5kph; Hamra Johar (Caroline Singer), 12.5kph 34kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Hildith Dancing Dream (Alison Gar-

lick), 10.9kph; Hildith Dancing Princess (Julie Scott), 10.9kph Grade 4: Miss Kitty (Sarah Bamber), 10.7kph Completion: Riversdale Bawika (Julie Linder), 10.2kph 1 elimination 34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Tannasg Rowan (Emily Ferguson), 11.5kph Grade 2: Toome Eezy Diamond (Tricia Heaps), 8.9kph Grade 4: Just Molly (Anne Land), 8.9kph Completion: Brockington Arlet (Sam Edwards), 8.9kph; Chieftain Fester (Elizabeth Laing), 8.9kph 1 elimination 34kms Pleasure Ride Asmall Cuillin (Samantha Parkinson), 10.5kph; Ballinacor Ted (Carol Walker), 11.5kph; Breaks Fold Sox (Kelly Uhmann), 11.5kph; Coolakeroky Lily (Sara Kavanagh), 10kph; Crosstown Military Man (Jamie Houghton), 12kph; Elbrich Fan Wolsom (Cathryn Houghton), 12kph; Pantyfid Cloudy (Jennifer Rand), 10.7kph; Topend Lancealot (Al) (Stephanie Duxbury), 10kph 1 elimination 26kms Pleasure Ride Aindreas (Justine Brook), 6.7kph; Boy Blue (Nicki Pink), 9kph; Bracken (Hannah Featherstone), 10.5kph; Cobblers Dream (Alex Baker), 6.7kph; Floortje (Karen Morgan), 9.8kph; Freddie (Eva McClelland), 9.7kph; Gem (Jennifer McClelland), 9.7kph; Gizmo I (Izzy Wilson), 11kph; Grafter (Sherene Gilks), 10.5kph; Mistletoe (Caitlin Birkitt), 11.7kph; R.S.Felledge Holly (Karen Fairbairn), 9kph; Rosie (Imogen Lockwood), 11.7kph; Roxy (Elizabeth Molyneux), 9.7kph; Rs Felledge

Smudge (Elizabeth Black), 9.6kph; Rspca Grettle (Fay Greensit), 11.7kph; Silvretta Acrobat (Jan Hebblethwaite), 9.8kph; Snowman (Jane Rothwell), 9.6kph; Spice (Ellen Hill), 8.2kph; Td Milano (Helen Short), 11.1kph; Tommy (Diane Hudson), 11.2kph 2 eliminations 17kms Pleasure Ride Andrew Prince Of Brecon (Isobel Green), 5.9kph; Archie (Ann Eastwood), 7.8kph; Dod Whisperin Fox (Ian Stuart), 6.2kph; Gem (Andrew Rowbottom), 9.1kph; Hamdan Bin Hamdanieh (Val Swann), 7.8kph 1 elimination 10kms Pleasure Ride Dudley (Jennifer Baker), 6kph

CWM SIRHOWI (03/06/2018)

64kms Graded Endurance Ride Completion: Cherry Cottage Lad (Zoe Powell), 10kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Hs Bellini (Caroline Cowley), 11.3kph Grade 3: Irshaad (Tronari Baker), 11.3kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Tm Valentino (Julie Mckeown), 9.7kph Grade 2: Druimghigha Luxor (Katrianna Naylor), 10.2kph Grade 3: Vyrnwy Bevanboy (June Davies), 9.3kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Azaleah (Mary Stubbs), 9.8kph; Lucky Streich (Michael Bates), 9.6kph; Nonni (Richard Parry), 10.3kph; Northashariella (Lauren Thorp), 9.4kph Grade 3: Hope (Fiona

Griffiths), 8.8kph Grade 4: Inferno (Alex Tennant), 9.4kph Completion: Alleka Shareen (Lindsay Williams), 8.6kph; Arundawn Aurora (Juliet Newman), 8.6kph; Born To Be Free (Rory Thomas), 10kph; Brohedydd The Duke (Alex Powell), 8.8kph; Copo De Nieve (Sarah Williams), 9.4kph; Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 8.5kph; T.T Athena (Nikki Malcolm), 9.4kph 2 eliminations 26kms Pleasure Ride Aberllwyds Astoriz (Catherine Rawnsley), 9.2kph; Psyzan (Penny Rawnsley), 9.2kph 1 retired 16kms Pleasure Ride Clinwil Charmaine (Debbie Williams), 8.4kph; Gracie (Jo Hossier), 7.4kph; Kelly II (Jayne Rogers), 9.8kp

S.E.R.C. NEWCASTLETON (03/06/2018)

40kms Competitive Ride Grade 3: Zim Nazka (Carolyn Cummings), 12kph 33kms Competitive Ride Grade 4: Bowland How's That (Joanne Rowcroft), 10.7kph Completion: Pedantic (Alison Fearn), 10.7kph 33kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 4: Adams Glory (Rosemary Granger), 10.8kph; Croftys Springtime Frost (Julie Banks), 12.3kph

BOCONNOC - DAY 1 (09/06/2018)

82kms 2 day Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Grade 1: Nuraletta (Judy Holloway), 12.2kph 1 elimination 41kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Peponi (Christopher Wray), 13.4kph Grade 2: Maarhabi

(Wendy Chung), 12.3kph Grade 4: T F A Ibn Al Gert (Beverley Jenkin), 11.9kph 41kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Blue Karmacan (Tam Russell), 11.4kph; Brookleigh Ariel (Annie Joppe), 10.8kph Grade 2: Petronius (Jill Semmens), 11.7kph Grade 3: Hora Scope (Katherine Letherby), 10.8kph Grade 4: Saahib (Reg/ Name- Si) (Valerie Price-West), 12.6kph; Yawl Hill Big Yin (Kirsty Wiscombe), 10.7kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Cotswolds Amirah (Freya Gallichan), 12.3kph; Cyrion (Joanna Chisholm), 10.9kph Grade 3: Mellway Royalblue Diamond (Abigail Chisholm), 10.9kph; Ty Shute Meadow (Sarah Bishop), 11.6kph; Tylands Froley (Saffron Bishop), 11.6kph Grade 4: Sahir Kashmir (Trena Brock), 10.9kph Completion: Silver Tariba (Susan Speed), 11.1kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Ieschia (Beth Aldridge), 11.2kph; Trigonometry (Tanya Southworth), 10.7kph; Tula-Llula (Imogen Kaczmarek), 11.2kph Grade 2: Foxhills Double Crown (Naomi Saunders), 10.7kph; Khlassic Design (Abbi Holmes), 9.7kph; Real Deal (Carina Kane), 12kph; Upstart (Emma Fisk), 10kph Grade 3: Cumbria Black Lana (Valerie Hansen), 8.7kph; Misteltoe (Sandra James), 8.7kph Grade 4: Ayla (Anne Browne), 8.7kph; Bonnie (Christine Dallaway), 9.1kph Completion: Bracken

(Libby Kendal-Tory), 8.2kph; Brechfa Dansker (Kim Hicks), 10kph; Dan The Lad (Emma Burden), 9.7kph; Sg Paris (Sarah Tanner), 8.2kph; Zeus (Sheila Penhaligon), 10kph 2 eliminations 32kms Pleasure Ride Arvorek Kynance (Anita Bishop); Sam (Hannah Russell), 8kph; Zarca (Helen Macdonald- Harris), 8kph 26kms Pleasure Ride Biscuit (Helen Morgan), 7.4kph; Carneboe Smartie Pants (Lucy Trowt), 7.5kph; His Lordship (Kerry Mcgrane), 7.5kph; Operatic (Jennifer Brimecombe); Tregeereth Tikki Dew (Alexis Carlyon), 7.5kph 17kms Pleasure Ride A Cor Et A Cri (Sidney) (Rachel Ede); Aoelian Cariad (Ann Jobson); Badawi (Claire Wreford), 6.5kph; Blue Twilight Eclipse (Valerie Kemp); Bugsy (Flora Bright); Charlie Brown (Vicki Barry), 7kph; Ciara Of Cashelane (Emma Harris); Clair De Lune (Sarah Davis); Danny Boy (Sandra Freeman); Dexter (Annie Mortimore); Diana Of Court (Nicola Leach), 6.5kph; Faydions Salim (Gordon Hutchings), 6.3kph; George (Janine Bright); Hunros Tillman (Maria Broomfield); Jack (Gill Glegg); Jephanil Indiarna (Geoffrey Waterton), 10.6kph; Louisianna Gold (Ann Kinahan), 10.6kph; Matisse (Lucy Moore), 4.1kph; Mo (Rachel Willoughby); Mummys Boy (Claire Sleeman); Otto (Jane Stevens); Pilot (Joanne Rickard), 4.1kph; Polmartin Eadeer King (Nigel Ede); Shah (Sally Nicholson); Sharon Hotshot (No Name Given), 7kph; Sunhill Billi (Sharon

Peter); Whoopie (Anne Sleeman

THREE RIVERS DAY 1 (09/06/2018) 81kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Crystal Magic Star (Philip Hirst), 14kph 2nd: Sakeena Sky Zayin (Paul Simmons), 13.5kph 3rd: Warrens Hill Zhaheen (Liz Ashmead), 13.5kph 4th: Aly's Estrella De Rock (Ella Bunting), 13.5kph 5th: Indygo (Mary Stubbs), 12.6kph 6th: Aberllwyd Ibn Phariz (Katie Bedwin), 12.5kph 81kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Mahbubti (Sally Mcilwaine), 12.5kph Grade 4: El-Marees (Jessie Lethbridge), 12.2kph 1 retired 68kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Khartoum With A K (Nikki Malcolm), 10.5kph Grade 4: T.T Athena (Alex Tennant), 10.5kph 43kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Bey Sahli (Carri-Ann Dark), 16kph; Dizzy Miss Lizzy (Wendy Everson), 12.7kph; Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 12.9kph Grade 3: Argentina (Stephanie Cole), 12.5kph; Diving Belle (Amanda Tovey), 12.5kph; Kingates Gold (Lorraine Sheerin), 12.1kph Completion: Real Deal (Hilary Kaye), 12.9kph; Vlacq Ahmar Kayal (Robin Everson), 12.7kph 1 elimination 43kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Heatherglen's Madeliene (Lois Cooper), 11.1kph; Negmat Al Hayat (Megan Jennings), 10.7kph

Grade 2: Hb Paragon (Clare O'shea), 10.4kph; Townahawe Buster (Georgia Brenton), 11.1kph Grade 4: Pizwell Nessy (Sidney Stanley-Whiteley), 11.1kph; Star Chaser (Violet-Mae Murch), 13.2kph Completion: Oak II (Heather Whiteley), 11.1kph 34kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Beths Choice (Lynn Harvey), 11.2kph; Cardinal Panache (Viv Coleman), 11.6kph; Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 12.1kph Grade 3: Chlione (Susan Middleton), 10.5kph; Tylands Kumar (Isabel Lee-Elliott), 11.2kph; Warrens Hill Kizmet (Alice Loten), 11.7kph Completion: Bevois Bobby (Karen Whittington), 10.5kph 1 elimination 34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Brynithon Rosie O'hara (Lora Crawley), 11.5kph; Cobra (Fiona Berney), 9.1kph; Pink Evie (Hilary Major), 9.1kph; Rubicon Kartikka (Helen Bowyer), 11.2kph; Safiya (Charlie Turley), 10.7kph Grade 2: Autumn Flame (Fiona Woodham), 9.1kph; Hs Shaman (Sue Box), 10.7kph; Twilightlullaby (Caroline Long), 11.7kph Grade 3: Spinway Ocean Moon (Cecile Tailfer), 11.7kph; Va Celebration (Joanne Hogan), 11.5kph Grade 4: Marco Fresco (Fiona Wright), 9.2kph; Niaz Al Azhar (Jane Perrett), 10.6kp Completion: Woolgarstons Matilda (Justine Grannell), 12kph 34kms Pleasure Ride Archways Lovada Annie (Julie Dickens), 11.1kph; Hizzle (Christine Nicholls), 11.1kph; June (Debbie Shep-

herd), 9kph; Nemo (Sue Hughes), 9kph; Two Tone Meabh (Judith Jesty), 8.4kph 22kms Pleasure Ride Ben Utah (Emma Moffat), 8.5kph; Crimson Star (Michelle Watts), 9kph; Erray Mercury (April Walsh), 7.7kph; Fernyknap Freddie (Frances Hall), 10.3kph; Freckles Hobby Doc (Sharon Hutley), 9kph; Puleski (Charlotte Robinson), 8kph; Sky (Violet Moffat), 8.5kph; Stag (Peggy Toolley), 9.4kph; Summer Breeze V (Joanna Holland), 8kph; Teddy Bears Picnic (Chrissie Jones), 5.6kph; Zwartje (Rebecca Tooley), 9.4kph 1 retired 13kms Pleasure Ride Alfie (Fiona Earle), 8.6kph; Anjali (Susannah Crichton-Stuart), 7.5kph; Olaf (Eleana Vandyk), 7.5kph 1 retired

WIRRAL (09/06/2018)

64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Dns Ronaldo (Kate Atkinson), 14.4kph Grade 2: Gb Aliaanah (Amanda Morriss), 10.9kph Grade 4: Bashir (Rachel Rolfe), 10.9kph; Lateef Bin Krayaan (Amanda Jones), 10.3kph; Surplus To Requirements (Laura Graham), 11.2kph Completion: Krayaan Nasser (Terence Madden), 10.3kph 52kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Croftys Springtime Frost (Julie Banks), 10.3kph Completion: Farid My Lad (Sophie Haughton), 12.7kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 12.8kph Grade 3: Gizmo I (Izzy

Wilson), 12.8kph Completion: Grecian Moon (Larissa Burnett), 15kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bryneos Alexus (Rachael Chapple), 12.6kph; Molahen Al Alhan (Robert Sedgley), 12.5kph Grade 3: Aurora XXIV (Rachel Owen), 10.9kph Grade 4: Rspca Bunny (Scarlett Chapple), 12.6kph Completion: Crown Of Salona (Tina Pfeiffer), 10.8kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Diamond Deal (Stephen Roberts), 12.8kph Grade 3: Karactacus Potts (Anna Collins), 11.8kph; Riyah Raquassah (Karen Corr), 12.5kph Grade 4: Dba Montello (Linda Reeves), 12.2kph; Ltf Jjewell C (Lily Gibbons), 10.1kph; Lucy G (Jacky Goodman), 12.4kph; Perfeq Pacha De Blaziet (Julie Kendall), 13.4kph Completion: Ca Jalmeer (John Black), 11.8kph; Orelie Griff (Christopher Fitton), 10.1kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Echo Al Sahrah (Rachel Robinson), 10.5kph; Kennox Calsun (Wendi Bailey), 11kph; Picanini Jacana (Emma Harris), 11.7kph Grade 2: Martini Jazz (Annette Masterson), 11.4kph 32kms Pleasure Ride Asmall Cuillin (Samantha Parkinson), 10.1kph; Flo Jenny (Megan Nuttall), 9.6kph; George (Lisa Maguire), 9.6kph; Joey (Sharon Ellwood), 11.2kph; Kitty May (Caroline Le Butt), 11.1kph; Krakatau (Susan Rossi), 10.3kph; Pippa II (Rosemary Bowen); Shandy (Gillian Bower), 11.2kph; Sir Keltic Blue (Sara

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Chidlow), 10.4kph; Sylvanpark Scallywag (Lesley Parker), 10.2kph; Tommy Piglet (Judith Ainley), 11.2kph; Wollup (Vicky Reynolds), 9.6kp 3 eliminations 20kms Pleasure Ride Chelsea (M Coy), 10.1kph; Cwyrtai Karim (Sue Hudson), 9.8kph; Elsie Bint Goudah (Rachel Thurlow), 9.3kph; Foxfields Rathlacken Queen (Tracy Fox); Grace (Louise Serridge), 7.3kph; Gwallwy Macsen (Sarah Loftus), 10.1kph; Jasper (Julie Scully), 7.3kph; Llwyngwilym Clarewen Lexy (Vicky Hodgkiss), 10.2kph; Lownthwaite Cameo (Fiona Carradus), 10.1kph; Maydi (James Lane), 11.1kph; Minky (Kim Thurlow), 9.3kph; Panda (Izzy Reid), 11.5kph; Rosie Lea (Samantha Crowe), 9.8kph; Slater (Deb Emerson), 10.2kph; Townend Charity (Helen Short), 10.3kph; Zebedee (Karen Hession), 9.8kph 4 eliminations

BOCONNOC - DAY 2 (10/06/2018)

81kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Silver Zourra (Nicola Sherry), 16.4kph 2nd: Evermore Artistic (Carina Kane), 14.8kph 3rd: Lindance Easter Boy (Glenda Smith), 13.3kph 81kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Kachine (Carrie Francis), 12.5kph; Rafael (Victoria Queen), 12.4kph; Tresmeake Bay (Megan Seedhouse), 12.5kph Grade 3: Traemar Narnia (Laura Short), 11kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Autumn Reflection (Sarah Keeley), 11.3kph; Sam's

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Magician (Sarah Davenport), 15.1kph Grade 4: Darwin (Tanya Southworth), 11kph Completion: Ac Latifa Amirah (Letitia Pickles), 11kph; Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 11.3kph 1 elimination 49kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Beewitched (Peta-Jane Field), 14.6kph; Sateer (Geraldine White), 11.5kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Maarhabi (Carolyn Thomas), 11kph Grade 3: Khatanga (Linda Barnes), 15.6kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aamira Bint Shuwaimeh (Susan Moore), 11.7kph; Cumbria Black Lana (Valerie Hansen), 10.1kph; El Gringo (Charlotte Noel), 11.3kph Grade 2: Afterglow Fredom (Danny Blackford), 10.6kph Grade 3: Ali Shaheen (Rosalyn Davis-O'leary), 12.6kph; Dylasau Syr Rowan (Catherine Woodford), 10.1kph; Silver Snowdrop (Natalie Tindall), 12.6kph Grade 4: Another Firebird Rising (Honor Farley), 12.4kph; Foxhills Double Crown (Naomi Saunders), 10.2kph; Maximus Meridius (Ann Jobson), 9.4kph; Samson (Valerie Kemp), 9.4kph 1 elimination 32kms Pleasure Ride Dixie (Summer Liddicoat), 9.8kph; Harvey (Rosaline Ellison), 10.2kph; Minstrel (Vivienne Terry); Rumpus (Laura Quick), 9.8kph; Wizzle (Ria Hattam) 1 elimination 26kms Pleasure Ride Embla Capucchino (Caroline Croucher); Princess Of Clover (Marilyn Robinson); Temple (Holly Pette-

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ford 17kms Pleasure Ride Amazing Grace (Nicky Goldsmith), 7.2kph; Annie (Karen Lee), 8.1kph; Arran 2 (No Name Given); Cosima (Jacqueline Angove); Duke (Annette Brown), 9kph; Earl (Jenni Gilbert), 10.9kph; Fรถnix Fra Kirkjubae (Monika Rudin-Burgess); Hekla Fra Hemlu II (Peter Rudin-Burgess); Herbie (Carol-Anne Humphreys); Hs Pathan (Beverley Jenkin), 7.8kph; Kevin (Tara Jones), 7.6kph; Kirrin Mary-Lou (Emily Whitthall); Kolyada (Aston Hill); Meant To Bee (Victoria Thompson); Melody (Catherine Woollard), 8.2kph; Prince Appleby (Rosie Wilson), 7.6kph; Pythagoras (Rebecca Thom), 8.5kph; Railway Lady (Helen Benney); Rezafam E Tels (Simon Brown), 7.2kph; Rispa (Harriet Vincent); Rosie (Annie Freebrey); Ruby (April Blanchard); Sally V (Emma Barrett); Sharnifah (Sara Caers), 8.2kph; Stars And Stripes (Pongo) (Bethany Phillips); Storm (Tracy Wilson); Sweet Arabella (Rosie Hulse); Sycamore Bobby (Sarah Hawken); Tyson (Rebecca Weaver); Valley Girl (Ann Benney); Wiepie S (Debbie Dearing); Xera (Easdon 21) (Rosemary Buckler); Ziggy (Sarah Coombs), 7.9kph 4 eliminations and 1 retired

S.E.R.C. SELKIRK (10/06/2018)

30kms Competitive Ride Grade 1: Zim Nazka (Carolyn Cummings), 12.9kph Grade 4: Bonnie Lass (Barbara Austin), 10.9kph 30kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 4: Lloyd (Wendy

Ritson), 9.6kph Completion: Howards Express (Grace Trueman), 9.6kph

THREE RIVERS DAY 2 (10/06/2018)

68kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Druimghigha Shimoni (Christine Nicol), 12.7kph Grade 3: Argentina (Rosemary Henderson), 12.2kph Grade 4: Vaillant N A (Shanti Roos), 12.9kph Completion: Lucky Lane Cinders (Heather Whiteley), 12.2kph 1 elimination 43kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Vlacq Iceni (Anne Walton), 12kph Grade 3: H S Indiana (Janet Machin), 11.3kph; Ryminni (Jane Baldry), 12.5kph; Sabi Waseem (David Hawes), 11.4kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 12.4kph; Zarzuela (Christine Wensley), 12.2kph Grade 4: Real Deal (Hilary Kaye), 13.1kph; Sg Haneesh (Charlotte Purkis), 12.2kph Completion: Eba Merlot (Caroline Thompson), 11.4kph; Remynisce (Susan Hawes), 11.4kph 2 eliminations 43kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Cabirat Larzac (Harry Ingram), 10.2kph Grade 2: Katmando (Fiona Griffiths), 12.8kph; Winnie The Witch (Sally Mcilwaine), 12.9kph Grade 3: Bordesley Golden Iman (Ann-Marie Pelc), 10.2kph 34kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Cf Bluebell (Angela Percival), 12.9kph; Chlione (Susan Middleton), 11.3kph; G L Gilded Lance (Craig Budden), 11.2kph; Millie I (Mark Weil), 13.4kph Grade 2: Ca Diaskar

(Sharon Petruv), 13.6kph; Good Morgan (Jessica Sedgwick), 12.9kph; Sharif El Ra (Samantha Howard), 14kph Grade 3: Eight Acres Kismet (Alison Robinson), 11.2kph Grade 4: Carrowkeel Storm (Hannah Sedgwick), 12.9kph; Dukes Mountain Masterpiece (Ella Green), 12.9kph; Gfs Te Amo (Karen Greig), 12.9kph Completion: Bevois Bobby (Karen Whittington), 12.1kph; Kingates Gold (Lorraine Sheerin), 12.1kp 2 eliminations 34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aurora Forta (Nuccia Lipscombe), 11.3kph; Dalcotes Kimber (Lisa Spencer), 9.5kph; Elenora (Maxine Golledge), 10.6kph; Hs Cicero (Janet Kenward), 10.6kph; Musical Shares (Michael Doody), 13.4kph; Puleski (Charlotte Robinson), 13.1kph; Texas King Clover (Mark Brown), 11.2kph Grade 2: Wootonheath Sandstorm (Hannah Shadbolt), 11.2kph Grade 3: Buckland Rasputin (Karen Caton), 11.5kph; Dylan (Claire Napper), 12.6kph; Taylor's Flicka (Barbara Moorhouse), 11.5kph; The Conclusion (Mandy O'Hare), 9.5kph Grade 4: El Azraff Amirah (Samantha Lodge), 8.6kph Completion: Barngate Hippolyta (Judith Yarnold), 8.6kph; Brownbread Easter Rabbit (Sally Rowe), 12.6kph; Millersford Polo II (Sarah Madgwick), 11.2kph; Star Chaser (Violet-Mae Murch), 13.1kph 3 eliminations 34kms Pleasure Ride Bing (Claire Dovey), 10.6kph; Cabecita (Kaitlin Fryer), 11.5kph;

Charlie (Kate Gallagher), 7.7kph; Red (Suzie Barrie), 11.5kph 22kms Pleasure Ride Balthazar (Imogen Cooper), 10.9kph; G L Destiny's Angel (Janthea Newman), 10.6kph; Keen Pleasure (Charles Newman), 10.6kph; Magic Beat (India Hall), 8.4kph; Sebastian (Marina Timms), 9.3kph 3 eliminations and 1 retired 13kms Pleasure Ride Negmat Al Hayat (Megan Jennings), 10.4kph; Reg (Claire Fowler), 6.4kph; Storm (Janice Margetson), 9.5kph; Thomas (Michael Small), 6.4kph

S.E.R.C. SEACLIFF DAY 1 (16/06/2018)

F.E.I. 2star 120kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride 12th: Tannasg Primo Dancer (Iain Paterson), 14kph 13th: Kambel De Fignols (Robert Newall), 14kph 14th: Polaris (Georgina Vaughan), 14kph 15th: Warrens Hill Farrah (Laura Graham), 14kph 1 elimination F.E.I. 2star 120kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride: Young riders 2nd: Tannasg Psyonny (Fionnghuala Paterson), 12.4kph

TRAWSGOED - DAY 1 (16/06/2018)

104kms 2 day Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Grade 2: Asphodele Larzac (Esther Groen), 12.3kph; Lady's Man (Emily Cooke), 12.3kph 82kms 2 day Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Grade 1: Arranberg Mai (Fiona Valentine), 15.4kph; Poppet (Ronald Watt), 15.4kph; Tiffaala (Sally Mellor), 13.5kph 37kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)

Grade 2: Saahib (Reg/ Name- Si) (Valerie Price-West), 13.6kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Pentrepiod Perfection (Gemma Gill), 11.3kph Grade 4: Hope (Fiona Griffiths), 13.8kph

DIALSTONE (17/06/2018)

80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Buzz (Robert Blane), 13.7kph; Royal Olympian (Rachael Fothergill), 12.9kph; Silver Zeph (Bridget Brown), 12.9kph Grade 4: Murphy Himself (Nikki Brown), 12.9kph; Ricco Esta Artisan (Caitlin Birkitt), 13.7kph 1 retired 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Benjana (Tracy Thompson), 12.4kph Grade 2: Anderwood Rosie (Jamie Shores), 12.4kph Grade 3: Vlacq Hi Jinx (Amie Baker), 12.3kph Completion: Candy Pop (Alex Ratcliffe), 12.6kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bright Destiny (Angela Johnson), 15.8kph; Cumbria Black Kareem (Emily Ferguson), 12.6kph; Zim Nazka (Carolyn Cummings), 15.8kph Grade 2: Basford Showman (Allyson Sole), 12.6kph Grade 4: Crystal Topaz (Rebecca Pearson), 12.1kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Clorogue Dots (Lynsey Bainbridge), 11.4kph; Keeloges Shamoah (Jennifer Kidd), 13kph; Kochanski (Amanda Mackin), 11.7kph Grade 2: Oakthwaite Aurora (Laura Hindle), 11.4kph; Sara (Amy Wray), 12.1kph

1 elimination 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Samba B (Sarah O'neill), 13.3kph Completion: Riversdale Bawika (Julie Linder), 11.3kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Adams Glory (Rosemary Granger), 11.3kph; Clodoald (Clare Anderson), 11.3kph; Harold (Amy Young), 10.7kph; Howards Express (Grace Trueman), 10.4kph Grade 2: Akira (Norma Thompson), 11.1kph; Hillgarth Dreamcatcher (Hannah Young), 10.7kph; Lloyd (Cody Ritson), 10.4kph; Tilly (Rhianne Dixon), 11.1kph Grade 3: Illusionist (Wendy Wilson), 11kph; Normoss The Duke (Tahnee Burgess), 10.4kph; Sakama Taliesin (Nicola Lewis), 11kph; Spring Hill Fabio (Danielle Gray), 9.3kph Grade 4: Faelan (Susan Carruthers), 10kph; Hillgarth Mac (Jeremy Harland), 11.8kph; Skip (Jacquie Harrison), 10.4kph; Taylor (Emily Smith), 11.3kph 30kms Pleasure Ride Elbrich Fan Wolsom (Cathryn Houghton), 11.9kph; Harboros Apollo (Michelle Stanley), 8.8kph; Indie (Sharon Davison), 9.7kph; Mees Fan Aengwirden (Tara-Anne Steendijk), 10.8kph; Oakthwaite Rhuaridh (Raymond Davison), 10.1kph; Painted Lady VII (Susan Russell), 10.1kph; Penny 2000 (Ann Featherstone), 8.8kph; Troy (Helen James), 9.7kph; Vlacq Majid (Gemma Schwendel), 12kph; Zorro (Sharon Davison), 10.1kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 24kms Pleasure Ride Badger (Bob) (Louise Young), 9.8kph; Cwmclais Alfie (Alex Twibill), 8.8kph; Eric

(Emma Dunkley), 8kph; Field House Zigzag (Vicky Twibill), 8.8kph; Fred (Eva Mcclelland), 8kph; Gem (Jennifer Mcclelland-Fall), 8kph; Jemima (Anne Lambert), 7.3kph; Kitty (Martin Young), 9.8kph; Matilda Bay (Angela Peace), 10kph; Montymillion (Sarah Talbot), 10kph; Pearl (S Greenbank), 7.7kph; Pride Of Agherlow (William Twibill), 8.8kph; Roxy (Elizabeth Molyneux), 8kph; Rspca Grettle (Fay Greensit), 8kph; Sherry (Jayne Molyneux), 8kph 12kms Pleasure Ride Aston (Julie Stafford), 7.1kph; Beryl (Kit Walker Northwood), 7.1kph; Constance Of Ansgiobal (LauraJane Macholc), 10kph; Flynn (Lucy Walker), 9.6kph; Joey (Susan Hunton), 7.1kph; Ladarna Of Langley (Edmund Macholc), 10kph; Lowhouses Samantha (Alison Ingleson), 8kph; Paddy (Rebecca Stafford), 7.1kph; Princess Camella (Angela Hields), 8kph; Yorkies Little Diamond (Nikki Priestley), 8.8kph

S.E.R.C. SEACLIFF (17/06/2018)

63kms Competitive Ride Grade 4: Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 11.5kph 35kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Completion: Croftys Springtime Frost (Julie Banks), 12.9kph

KEYSOE (17/06/2018)

80kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: S G Elegant (Nikki Malcolm), 13.5kph 2nd: Crystal Wissam (Sophie Moorhouse), 13.5kph 3rd: Sg Haneesh (Charlotte Purkis), 13.5kph 4th: Hs Shaman (Sue

Box), 13.3kph 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Arabian History (Claire Freeman), 13.9kph Grade 2: Bodis Panache (Alix Nattrass), 11.1kph Grade 3: Hs Dante (Carri-Ann Dark), 13.2kph Grade 4: Sabi Waseem (Susan Hawes), 12.3kph; Shadir (Amjad Ali Hassan Khan), 12.2kph Completion: Bacchus Du Clos Huet (Sasrdaran Pariyasamy), 12.2kph; Dba Montello (Linda Reeves), 12.3kph; Holyoake Nightingale (Emma Taylor), 10.3kph 60kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Al Raad Bin Jesra (Christine Smyth), 13.4kph; Archer (Leonie Wheeler), 11.8kph; Penhwnllys Samala De Mons (Katie Bedwin), 13.4kph; Star Hill Sapphire (Claire Mellor), 13.8kph Grade 2: Florence (Emma Pleasance), 11.9kph Grade 3: Ben Shah (Megan Barradell), 12.1kph; Fidus Rahmoon (Helen Legood), 12.9kph; Hugo (Gemma Conn), 11.9kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 13.6kph Grade 4: Redwings Milky Way (Ella Pomroy), 10.5kph 2 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Kilteeven Ginger Mist (Lisa Hayworth), 15.7kph; Spiranthes (Nicholas Tweedie-Smith), 11.9kph Grade 2: Mamanuca May (Janice Morton), 14.2kph Grade 3: Akarem (Nicola George), 11.9kph; Fighting On (Rachel Tomlin), 11.8kph; Mandarine (Kathy Carr), 11.3kph;

Spilsbury Cassidy Kid (Ann Raymont), 14.7kph Grade 4: Talek Des Godets (Christine Ryan), 12.7kph; Yourmystar (Emma Owen), 13kph Completion: Hathek (Keighley Pomroy), 11.4kph; No Money No Honey (Iola Chapman), 12.5kph; Tahama (Lisa Powell), 10.5kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Dewin Salou (Chandrasekar Loganathan), 10.2kph; L M Crazy Girl (Greta Verkerk), 11.7kph Grade 2: Belluno de Sommant (Muhammad Ali Fazal Amin), 10.2kph; Cartoon La Majorie (Chaminda Manjula Rodrigo), 10.2kph Grade 3: Akwaduct (Jacqueline Watson), 10.5kph; Cameo de Carades (Pehap Singh), 10.2kph; Kalish (April Alonso), 12.7kph; Kirmali (Marie Bennett), 13.4kph; Td Milano (Helen Short), 13.1kph Grade 4: Bordesley Golden Iman (Ann-Marie Pelc), 11.3kph; Drop Du Valargin (Devi Singh), 10.2kph Completion: Difaa (Nicola Thorne), 11.7kph 3 eliminations 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Ashquar (Tracey Chilvers), 12.7kph; Espace (Ian Fletcher), 12.3kph Grade 3: George Bush (Dominic Smith), 10.9kph; Herbert Sherbert (Gillian Hensley), 10.5kp Grade 4: Boolagh Betty (Hilary Carr), 11.3kph Completion: Cefngarn Carwyn (Deborah Sherwood), 10.5kph; Crabbswood Zelma (Bryony Parsler), 10.9kph; Magical Merlin (Gemma Grodkiewicz), 13.9kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)

Grade 1: A Little Paris (Stephanie Cherrington), 12.3kph; Baya Bis (Lucy Surridge), 12.3kph; Britannia (Charlotte Denton-Cowell), 13kph; Croftys Babaloosh (Pumpkin) (Paula Parker), 10.1kph; Kizhi (Melanie Bradley), 11.2kph; Pantygronw Tegid (Peggy) (Imogen Onions), 11.3kph; Zayin Indian Fuego (Sue Wileman), 10.1kph Grade 2: Bey R'ahmoun (Harriet Denton-Cowell), 13kph; Boolagh Borris (Racheal Hogan), 11.3kph; Challs Doll Mc (Caroline Jacobs), 11.3kph; Mahony (Mo) (Pippa Ogier), 9.7kph; Ruby Tuesday (Natalie Oliver), 12.3kph Grade 4: Beckendale Mono (Katie Beckley), 9.8kph; Ferrando (Terry Hobin), 13.3kph 1 elimination 20kms Pleasure Ride Bracken (Julia Hearn), 7.8kph; Brownbread Seagull (Annette Monument), 9.5kph; Cannon (Julie Griffiths), 10.6kph; Charlie (Rachel Hopton), 8.2kph; Elana Bint Chatanz (Michelle Hancock-Denniss), 8.2kph; Gas Skala (Maria Jeskins-Powell), 9kph; Genger Ale (Rachel Hares), 9kph; Island Whisper (Emma Martin), 8.1kph; Kilornan Cailin Laith (Carol Fricker), 7.9kph; Maggie May (VII) (Alexandria Williams), 7.8kph; Mary Ann (Jacky Siddle), 8.3kph; Molly Malone (Sarah Gammon), 8.3kph; Mr Mootivator (Eddy (Chrystal Shaikh), 7.2kph; Nico (Jemma Siddle), 8.3kph; Rocky (Holly Hopton), 8.2kph; S A Forbidden Spirit (Claire Seaward), 7.2kph; St Flannens Grainne (Gillian Hasberry), 9.6kph

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KEY DATES Welfare Seminar 3rd November Hexham

Receipt of FEI & Major Ride Proposals 30th August

Annual General Meeting Daventry Court Hotel 24th November Daventry, NN11 0SG, 12:15pm (unless otherwise advised)

Receipt of National Ride Proposal Forms 12th October

Receipt of Members’ Proposals for AGM In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office by 5pm on Friday 28th September

Board of Directors Meetings 20th May 21st July 13th October 24th /25th November

Nominations for the Board of Directors In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office by 5pm on Friday 28th September Nominations for Unsung Hero, John Yeats Bursary & Young Volunteer of the year awards 26th October

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