Endurance GB Sept Oct 2015

VOLUME 12 ISSUE 5 SEPT/OCT 2015

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Views from the Chair 4 News 6 Ride Reports 8 SERC 14 Cairngorm 100 16

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Futurity 18 Changing Sport 20 Tevis 22 Building Stables 26 Fibre Feeding 28

Young Riders Bio Security Groups Management & Key Dates Results

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EDITOR’S COMMENT

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oming to the end of September, and what a busy couple of months it has been!

Regional Championships at Cranwich, Riding Club Championships at Lions Tail, an Extrordinary General Meeting, the European Championships, the Cairngorm 100 mile ride, and Tevis. That’s just mentioning a few of the bigger events that have taken place!

The Regional Championships were hotly contested, again we have a report this time, and congratulations must go to Iceni group as worthy winners… well done!

Congratulations too are due to Nicky Thorne and Fiona Griffiths, who travelled to compete in the European Championships.

Sadly Fiona did not complete the event, but Nicky finished in 31st place, and we will have a full report in the next issue.

In this issue we have reports from Tevis and from Cairngorm, interesting how well the older gentlemen are doing in such events; the winner of Tevis this year is 72 year old Potato Richardson, with his home bred mare, and Les Sparks, also into his seventies showed true grit and determination in completing the Cairngorm 100. I wonder how many of us will still be taking on similar challenges when we are that age?

Attending the EGM this past weekend, I was surprised at how few members were in attendance to show support for the Board, or ask questions, although granted, it was on a competition day (Lions Tail), however, this was somewhat mitigated by the number of members who had voted using the electronic system, Mi-Voice.

All the resolutions put forward were passed by a

huge majority, so changes are afoot, for the future of the Board in particular and EGB in general.

I do hope that the membership takes up the opportunity to vote and comment on the proposals for the AGM when they are published, and indeed, make every effort to attend the meeting and the Awards Dinner. A flyer for the Awards Dinner is on the back of the address sheet with this magazine.

Book soon!

As we move into October, still to come is the end of the year festival at Red Dragon, this year with the Home International as an integral part of the proceedings…still a great deal hanging on the results of the last few rides of the season. The weather in the past few days ahs been beautiful, let’s hope it holds out for these last few events.

See you on the Trail

Cindy

Editor of Endurance Special thanks to our cover photographer Roselyne O’Neil for her photograph of Les Sparks with Jasper at the Cairngorm 100.

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VIEWS FROM THE CHAIR

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

Dear Members, Once again we find ourselves at the end of another busy endurance riding season – how time has flown since we set out on our first rides in March. I am sure you will all join me in offering our gratitude to the ride organisers, entries secretaries and all their volunteers for providing us with such a wide choice of events. The local Group Committees have also worked untiringly to organise social events, training rides and pleasure rides for the members in their area.

I wish to extend my thanks to the members of the Board all of whom have shown immense support for me in a rather turbulent year. The workload undertaken by the Board has been very high in what has turned out to be a time of continuing debate and change. It was disappointing that we could not conclude the proposed sponsorship agreement with Meydan, but the events that emerged in January made it impossible to proceed and rightly so. Like me I am sure you all hope that the resulting agreement with the FEI proves to be successful.

The Annual General Meeting is nearly upon us. It is gratifying to note that our membership figures have for the first time in many years compare favourably to the previous year. Entries are slightly up on last year once again, with more riders competing in multi-day rides. I hope that we can build on this encouraging trend to grow the sport in 2016 and beyond as we emerge from the worst recession for decades. I hope that we will also benefit from the British Equestrian Federation’s increased focus on promoting participation in equestrian sport.

The Awards Dinner will give us an opportunity to congratulate competitors on their personal successes, from completing their first accumulative distance of 400km right through to the major championship awards. The ride calendar itself has also had many successes. To name but a few, Gill Talbot and Sa’da Sekora became National Champions at Golden Horseshoe, Kate Atkinson and DNS Ronaldo won the Young Rider Championship in a close finish with Katie Bedwin at Hanslope and the West Riding Group scooped the Inter-Regional Championships. We have also seen successful endurance championships for the Pony Club and the British Riding Clubs and we await the results of the Home International competition at The British Horse Feeds’ Red Dragon Festival of Endurance.

In closing I thank you, each and every member, for supporting Endurance GB this year.

Please remember that there are many ways in which you can assist the organisation further, perhaps by helping to run a ride, by being a member of a Group Committee, by being a member of a Board Sub-Committee or simply just volunteering to help at as little as one ride a year. We cannot do it without you!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RETIRES – at the AGM 2016

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

Calls between 9am and 9pm only please. More details of committees and Board Member responsibilities can be found in the EGB Handbook

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ENDURANCE NEWS COST OF RURAL CRIME DOWN BUT EQUINE CRIME RISES BY 25% • Equine related thefts up 25% on last year • Rural crime cost UK economy £37.8 million in 2014 – down 15% on 2013 • North East and South West England are worst affected Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual today releases its annual rural crime data, based on claims received in 2014. The data reveals rural crime cost the UK economy £37.8 million in 2014, down from £44.5 million in 2013 – representing a 15% fall.

Despite a decline in the cost of rural crime, equine related thefts are still proving attractive to thieves with the number and cost rising by 25% and 21% respectively on 2013 figures.

The number of trailer and horsebox thefts accounted for 72% of all equine related theft claims and the cost of stolen tack claims has risen by 45%.

Following a similar trend to last year, the North East and South West were the worst affected areas overall, however the South East was particularly hard hit by tack thefts.

Commenting, Victoria Walton, Equine Specialist at NFU Mutual, said: “We are frequently being told by Horse Watch Schemes that tack theft is becoming a huge problem in their areas and this is backed up by our claims data.

“The internet has helped to drive a buoyant second-hand tack market and anecdotal evidence suggests that thieves could be using it as their shop-front to sell on stolen tack.

“Livery yards should remain vigilant and review their security measures paying particular attention to their tack room as it appears thieves are moving away from an opportunistic theft of one or two saddles to targeting entire tack rooms.”

Previous winners of the NFU Mutual Country Crime Fighter Award, Warwickshire Horse Watch, visit equestrian venues around the county advising horse owners on how to protect their tack and equipment, including using leather stamping kits to mark tack, making it easily identifiable and unique to the owner.

Carol Cotterill, Chair of Warwickshire Horse Watch adds: “Thieves who target yards know there is a lot of equipment on the premises and will take anything from tack to clippers, rugs to brushing boots, we have even known them take feed.

It is so important to mark all of your property, record it, including photographs and ensure security measures are in place”. To find a Horse Watch Scheme near you, visit www.ukhorsewatch.org.uk For more information visit www.nfumutual.co.uk/ruralcrime

WHITE HERE COMES THE BRIDE! CHRIS 1935–2015 The shortest ride is sometimes the most important one!

On Sunday 16th August at Lillibrooke Manor in Maidenhead, Berkshire. , Jason Hunt married Pauline King.

Sam Hunt was bridesmaid (as you can see!). The horse is her advanced horse Miri – MHS Amir El Sudan. “We PHOTO COURTESY OF SHARON LEAHY.

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borrowed an antique sidesaddle and have been training Miri to wear it, and Pauline (and me - who of course had to make the most of the opportunity) to get used to riding in it, for the 6 weeks before the event.” Said Sam, adding “And no – I DON’T plan to do any sidesaddle endurance!”

Chris was Regional Bridleway officer for BHS for many years, responsible for creating many circular riding routes in the South East. She was solely responsible for getting the Department of Transport to build a very elegant bridge over the M25 just north of Sevenoaks in Kent, to prevent them from diverting an existing bridlepath by several miles, and that bridge will remain a permanent memorial to her incredible efforts as a bridleway officer.

She was an active competitive member of Endurance GB, riding in the Golden Horse shoe Ride over Exmoor, and competing several different horses over the years. She also used to ride long distance to visit members of her family, riding from the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex to both Canterbury in Kent, and also to Exeter in Somerset.

In her spare time Chris was an accomplished musician, playing both violin and piano, and helped with the local Riding for the Disabled group, continuing this well in into her retirement.

She will be missed by her husband Alan, and children, Maggie, Helen and Neville.

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BEVA URGES PREPARATION BEFORE ATYPICAL MYOPATHY SEASON STRIKES

As autumn edges closer now is the ideal time to identify sycamore trees in or close to pasture, advise vets at the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA). Sycamore seeds are toxic and can cause the fatal disease Atypical Myopathy (AM) or, as it is now correctly termed, Seasonal Pasture Myopathy (SPM). While trees are in full leaf and the seeds clearly visible at this time of year it should be easier to identify them and take steps to minimise the risk of horses eating them.

Seasonal Pasture Myopathy is a highly fatal muscle disease in horses that, until recently, was of unknown origin. Research in 2013-14 showed it to be caused by the toxin hypoglycin A contained in tree seeds, including that of the sycamore. High winds during last autumn resulted in considerable contamination of pastures with sycamore seeds and saw veterinary practices across the UK managing large numbers of horses with this condition.

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FROM LINDUM FUNDRAISING MDIRF (Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund) was the chosen cause for Lindum’s 25th year. Organiser, Thay Stevenson explained, “We raised money

Data from the National Equine Health Survey showed a four-fold increase in cases last year.

Horses that develop SPM are usually kept in sparse pastures with an accumulation of dead leaves, dead wood and trees in or around the pasture and are often not fed any supplementary hay or feed. While the seeds may not be directly palatable, horses grazing on poor quality pasture may ingest considerable numbers of them.

Horse owners are advised to identify sycamore trees on or near grazing land and take steps before the autumn to prevent the seeds falling where they are in reach of horses.

• Restrict access to seeds by using temporary fencing.

• Ensure horses have access to good quality uncontaminated pasture.

• Move horses off pasture at times of risk.

• Provide supplementary feed in the field to minimise the risk of horses being tempted to ingest seeds.

• Avoid leaving wet hay on the ground where it will rot.

• Discuss the risks and how to identify early clinical signs of AM with your veterinary surgeon.

• Being aware that a field without sycamore trees can still contain seeds spread by high winds or flood water.

Mark Bowen, President elect of BEVA said: “We are urging horse owners to be prepared in 2015 to try and reduce the impact of this devastating condition.

We would urge horse owners to resist the natural urge to fell trees, since doing so can lead to massive pasture contamination further increasing the risks to their horses.”

in all sorts of ways (as usual) fancy dress, dog show, games night, agility demo, gymkhana games, ride and run, donations with entries, and bucket collections and, of course, the auction, which was particularly fruitful this year with some amazing lots including a Lindum logo-ed lidded bucket that made £65 and a fabulous holiday in France donated by Carolyn and Alan Pacey which made £500.” The total amount raised was £3342.55.

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2016 PETPLAN VETERINARY AWARDS Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider and its specialist equine sister-brand Petplan Equine, are delighted to announce that nominations will open for the much anticipated Petplan Veterinary Awards on 1st September 2015.

Returning for a 16th year, the Veterinary Awards acknowledge the importance of animals in the lives of British people, recognising members of the veterinary community who have gone ‘above and beyond’ in their daily roles. Petplan is inviting horse and pet owners across the UK to nominate members of their veterinary practices who they feel are deserving of one of these coveted awards.

Petplan Equine’s Head of Marketing, Isabella von Mesterhazy commented: “At Petplan Equine, our customers are constantly telling us remarkable stories about veterinary staff who have provided vital support to their horses, often going to extraordinary lengths to do so. The Veterinary Awards provide an opportunity for owners to say thank you to their practice and the members of the team”.

The Petplan Veterinary Awards capture the public’s imagination and last year Petplan received a staggering 15,101 nominations for practice managers, nurses, vets, support staff or veterinary practices.

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ABOVE: THAY PRESENTING THE CHEQUE TO MDIRF AT BURGHLEY IN SEPTEMBER

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RIDE REPORTS

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: REBECCA PARSLER WITH HER AWARDS; THE WINNING ICENI – LEICS AND RUTLAND TEAM; PATIENT CREWS WAITING FOR THE RIDERS; LILY GIBBON; PHOTOS SUPPLIED BY AMANDA ROCHE-KELLY.

Inter Regional 2015 held at Cranwich Report from Amanda Roche-Kelly I write this with one eye on a prime social media site where photographs and comments are fast flowing in. Favourable comments and observations on a fabulous Inter Regional competition held at Cranwich in Norfolk on 15/16th August, organised and administered admirably by Ellie Head assisted by Janetta Haverson.

THE WINNERS’ TEAM CHEF HEATHER WESTON IS QUOTED HERE: “Wow – what a result! What a team! Iceni and Leicester and Rutland members did us proud. 14 team members and 5 reserves all enjoyed riding for the team. As always with horses there were some spills and disappointments, but it was a great weekend and everyone went home having learnt something new about endurance as well as knowing they were part of the team that won.

“Thank you so much to everyone who took part and to all who gave up their time to help. That means to all riders and their crew, to Diane Archer, Val Cammock and Kathy Carr (who travelled down from Leicestershire) to work their magic in the hold area helping to reduce horses’ heart rates.

“Huge thanks must also go to the Ride Organisers Marty Cook, Liz Whyte and Ruth Hayes-Hudson and their team for such a successful event.

“And lastly... in the last 4 years Iceni and Leicestershire and Rutland members have been involved in the winning team twice and in the team that came second once. No pressure for next year!! But as this year, we must keep to the principles of the IRs .. to help people to improve and gain confidence and to further the team spirit.”

Iceni committee member Diane Archer had a weekend to remember. Both Heather Weston and Diane stepped in at the 8

last minute to coordinate team selection and training. Diane was selected as a reserve but went on to compete in her first 42km with Royal Infusion and gaining a grade 1 became part of the winning team. She commented on the lovely team bond from the very beginning with great support from the committee and endurance friends.

The Iceni and Leics Rutland team riders were Larissa Whiley.

Antonia Hardwick, Elaine Wallbridge, Claire Freeman, Molly Button, Hilary Carr, Keighley Pomroy, Madison Pomroy, Gillian Hasbury, Diane Archer, Nicole Cruse, Lisa Wilkinson. Reserves were Rosie Marsh, Sally Jones, Anna Kidd, Hayley Robinson and Rosemary Thomas.

Seven teams were entered this year, each sporting team colours, riders, chefs and crew. Young and Junior riders were especially successful this year securing individual awards. The youngest rider Lily Gibbon representing the North West won her individual class at just 10 years old. Other individual class winners were 81CER Anna Williams (Cromwell). 65GER Christine Smythe (South East). 80km 2 day Maddie Pomroy Iceni,(Leics and Rutland) 42km GER Jessica Sedgwick (South East).

Performance Equestrian kindly provided prizes for the Best Turned Out and the standard of turnout was very high throughout the weekend.

Normal competition classes ran alongside the IR event and the weather was kind to all those who made it to Cranwich with many first timers vowing to return next year. This forest ride is popular with local riders and those from outside the area and the fragrance in the forest was divine.

It was a first time at an endurance event for local farrier Charles Gregory. Luckily he was called out on course only once for replacing a shoe. He found the weekend an eye opener as to the challenges of our sport and is returning next year.

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My Journey Through Endurance Report from Madison Pomroy I started off being the average young child, that was officially It was an amazing experience to be part of a team and pony mad! Growing up with Jane Girling as my Grandma really complete a race without the thought of going miles! Keighley, impacted the way I felt towards horses. I loved the way they Charlie and I all completed the race however, unfortunately, moved and the way they showed how they felt by the smallest our grandma, Jane, failed on the final stretch with Earl after his of things. heart rate failed to come down. Even still, we came 4th in the I had always wanted to take part in endurance, even from relay which was a massive shock to us all! a young age, and I finally took part in my first Endurance On Friday I completed the first day of the Omar Trekker and pleasure ride at the Lindum spirit ride several years ago, on a then we noticed that a rub had appeared on Skye’s side, but small pony named Nutkin. After figuring out that Nutkin was the vet passed her for that night and told us to keep a close not the right pony for me and my cousin, Keighley Pomroy, we eye on it. The next day, we made the desicion to pull Skye out got a pony called Redwings Milky Way, (or Lumpy for short.) so that we could preserve her for the Inter-Regional challenge Milky Way is a rescue pony from Redwings Horse Sanctuary at Cranich. and he has impacted our lives so much! He has helped both To prevent anything like that happening again we bought me and Keighley to achieve what we wanted out of endurance Skye a ‘le mieux’ girth which has sheepskin covering it and it and helped us to achieve the goal has worked really well. The next of being Junior champion 2014. few weeks were just relaxing with He is capable of so much from a pleasure ride and a few smaller Endurance to dressage, hunting hacks to keep Skye fit and ready to jumping. He is an amazing for Cranwich. pony.

The time came to compete at I moved down to Felixstowe Cranwich for the Iceni Leicester after living in Manchester and and Rutland team, Keighley and I was able to take part in more I were extremely excited. We rides and be with my family. were both doing the 82km over This year has had an amazing two days (41km each day). We start, this was the first time of me corralled Milkyway, and Skye for starting a season on Zaferan, the the night, got our polo shirts from advanced arab that was home Heather and got prepared for the bred by Jane Girling. I started the morning. season with a lovely ride at Royal The morning we had been Cranwell at the start of May and waiting for, for months, finally got a grade 1 whilst doing the came and me and Keighley 72km over 2 days. were really excited. We both Soon after I completed Poplar vetted at 9:30 and passed.

Park with a grade 2. I was over We then got ready and left the moon with completing the the venue. ride at Poplar due to failing the Starting the ride was eventful HARBOROS APPOLLO ENJOYING HIS FIRST PR OUTING year before, due to a girth rub, due to Skye not wanting to go, which upset me greatly. however, when she got going she Next, I travelled to the North Norfolk ride which was brilliant! was a star! We both finished the first day with a heart rate of I loved every minute of it and to top it off I got young rider of 50. The second day was just as eventful with our reserve falling the ride and won a leather head collar specially made to Skye’s off! Rosie was okay and we helped her back onto her feet and size. I then knew it was time to try and get to advanced... she amazingly passed with a grade one. Skye also passed, At Kings Forest I successfully completed my first ever 64km getting a heart rate of 40 and getting a grade 1. Keighley also and to top it off, I got a grade 1! It was an amazing ride with no passed and got an amazing grade 2. road work and I knew that when the summer ride came around The whole of the Iceni team did great and we are proud to I would love to attempt my first 80km.... and that’s what I did. say that we won! I congratulate everyone that took part. It On the 12th July, once again, I completed another ride, which was another brilliant experience to be part of the Iceni team meant that I could upgrade to be an advanced rider. I had and participate and have an effect on the team. I also won the finally done it. I am an advanced rider at the age of 14, and I individual class, which I am very happy about. couldn’t be any happier with my 14.2 hh mare. I then decided to I can easily say that I have enjoyed being a part of Endurance rest Skye before going to Lindum to try and complete the team and I couldn’t be happier with the results I have got so far and spirit and the Omar Trekker.

I can only hope that the rest of he season goes just as well.

I got to Lindum whilst my grandma and Keighley did the I only have a few rides rides left which are, Auriols, Boynton leg stretch and looked after Skye until they came back. The Hall, Lions tail, Pilgrims Trail and maybe Royalties. My journey Wednesday night was just a chill night before getting up early through Endurance, so far has been interesting, challenging and competing in the team spirit with Charlie Coloquhoun, and confusing but I’ve loved ever second and I can’t wait to see Jane Girling and Keighley Pomroy. what it has to bring for future seasons.

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BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN MARK WESTAWAY AND SON MANUFACTURERS OF HORSE FORAGE

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: SALLY TOYE WITH MIA – SUCCESSFUL VET PRESENTATION; LES SPARKS WITH JASPER AND SALLY WITH MIA OUT ON THE HILLS; THE BEAUTIFUL CAIRNGORM MEDAL; SALLY TAILING MIA OVER THE INVERCAULD BRIDGE; KEEPING HORSE AND RIDER RE-FUELLED WAS CRITICAL ON THIS RIDE; ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROSELYNE O’NEILL

Cairngorm – The Ride Report from Sally Toye

Becka Northover was thinking about this ride and suggested I look at it. A one day one hundred miler. I have a thing for these rides; I love one day 24 hour one hundred milers. It is the great challenge and management of a horse and rider at the extreme end of our sport. I also love that stage you get to at about 70 to 80 miles when you are going to have to dig a little and if you have managed yourself and your horse supremely you will find out what is left in the bank for you and for your horse! At Tevis it is widely thought that endurance doesn’t really come into the ride until 75 miles plus.

This was a brand new ride. The idea came from Colin Sykes (SERC Chairman) and run by Clive Pollitt. Clive is a Tevis buckle holder like myself. My record is 9 starts and 5 finishes; Clive has a better success rate of 2 in 2 rides! He has also been to the Quilty. Clive’s ride was about a doable 100 miles with the catchy strap line “One horse, one day, one hundred miles” and a very pretty buckle for the finishers. The route was to be from Aviemore to Glen Cova so no going back into a venue 6 or 7 times.

I had a great team. Becka, Lorna Skinner (an equine and human physiotherapist) and Julie Smith. We had Mia my £800 12

chestnut Arab mare I bought as a project 3 years ago.

As we started I remember some of the most gorgeous views as the sun came up. I have etched into my brain silver light on a small loch surrounded by black mountains and the smells of a dawn of pine and peaty earth as we trotted into the day.

I was lucky enough to ride with Susi Sadler (Mongol Derby finisher and ex Young Rider) and Les Spark (of Free and Easy Saddle fame) and we spent much of the day in very pleasant company swopping the lead and helping each other with water (I used my canvass bucket to get to water when we couldn’t due to rocks) and sloshing the horses with sponges.

Lovely banter and happy miles.

I knew this ride was going to be different when at Vet Gate 1 Clive got his BBQ out and started cooking yummy food. It had a feeling of family. Clive stalked us all day on quad bike and was omnipresent checking on how we were doing.

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covered more miles than us that’s for sure. Whenever I came into a check they had set up camp and there was time for a re fuel and rest, Mia loved having her own physio!

After the 70-mile check there was one crew spot and then one vet check on course before the finish. It was time to pull it all out of the bag, as here was the big hill and darkness. Again silver light and jet black dark mountains surrounding us with just a route that went up into the hills. Clouds rolled over the mountains and played in the lee of the hills. Spots of rain too.

And then there was a light in a caravan? I thought I was seeing things. It disappeared and I wondered if I was seeing things (a previous experience from Tevis had me hallucinating from lack of food and I couldn’t work it out what my brain was doing as I had eaten loads!!) The light came back and I realised the path had a curve in it and in the dark my tired brain had been unable to understand! The last vet gate and go. Here was Clive again and some fascinating mountain people. We vetted in this small bothy with a trot up by torch/car light. I wanted to stay and rest a bit and get food in the horses but Clive was pushing us on. He offered coffee…”ooooo yes please an Americano with an extra shot” and sure enough it came, it was lush.

We found out why Clive wanted us to move on as next we had weather and lots of it. Wind and driving rain. Then we came to the hill. We had climbed for a while then it was the 1000-foot drop into Glen Cova. Getting off and tracking the path in driving rain, markers were difficult to see. Mia did

brilliantly; I fell over several times, as it was slippy wet turf and boulders. Then a biggish stream to ford with boulders in the dark and after some encouragement Mia followed exactly my route through, I was so proud of her. Finally the road and Becka’s car to follow 3 miles or so into the finish with another car behind. We vetted quickly and I was beginning to shiver!

We had made it finishing sound with pulses 46/47 yahoo!! My crew had got a stable ready for Mia and I was put to bed in dry clothes after lots of fuss about my brave pony…

Next day we all had BC judging (2nd to a very well deserved Susi) and second overall much to my surprise. I was given a Cairngorm 100 mile buckle. This ride is not about placing but about your vet scores during the day and your placing! Clive wanted to run a ride where it was not about speed, a ride about endurance and about horsemanship. The challenge of a linear 24 hours route. This is a ride where you apply to ride, your entry is not just a given. You are going into mountains where you are not going to be seeing crew every 30 minutes so you need outdoor sense too. To me this is endurance and what I love. Nicely though he wants this ride to be doable and it certainly is. We were very lucky with the weather and I have learnt much and want to go back!!

One of my favourite bits of the weekend was the Sunday evening meal in the Glen Cova hotel sitting on a long table swapping stories and giggling with new friends and fellow riders. This was the best weekend I have had for many years summed up by “one horse one day one hundred miles.”

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ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT: 80K ER WINNER CATHY HENDY AND JACK (CREDIT KRIS CLAY); HAZEL AND BLUE GOING STRONG ON DAY 1 OF THEIR 2-DAY 80KMS (CREDIT KRIS CLAY); JILL CALDER AND JUST SILVER HEADING FOR THEIR CHAMPIONSHIP WIN (CREDIT KRIS CLAY)

Championships: Ups and downs

Not everyone’s experience at the Championships was so positive. Hazel Kirk and her horse Blue had a rare disappointment but still emerged smiling…

Report from Alison Wilson

This year’s Scottish Championships were held at the beautiful venue of Seacliff Hazel Kirk reports...

The 2015 SERC Championships almost didn’t happen. Twelve weeks before the scheduled date the organisers found that an essential element of the venue was no longer available. Finding a new venue and routes that could cope with this major three-day event at such short notice seemed almost impossible – until the organisers and landowners involved in the Seacliff FEI event in early July agreed that a mere three weeks afterwards they would host the Championships as well.

Seacliff is a very popular ride, and the new improved venue unveiled for the FEI event won universal approval, and with a few minor tweaks it played host to the usual array of Championship events, from the two-day 160kms flagship class to the three Pleasure classes. Some 170 entrants rode over the three days.

Those who rode in the monsoon rains of early July were treated to good riding conditions a few weeks later, and were actually able to see the glorious sea views that had previously been obscured by driving rain.

In the two-day 160kms, two riders were in contention for the title of Scottish Champion: Constance Newbould on Zarkhruv and Jill Calder on Just Silver. They finished the first day just a few seconds apart, but at the second last vetgate on Day 2, Zarkhruv trotted up a little lame so Jill and Just Silver emerged the winners of the Highland Challenge Cup, at an overall speed of 13.85kph.

Fiona Kirk and Mr Charles carried off the Pasquill Trophy as the winners of the two-day 120kms class, and the 80kms ER was won by Cathy Hendy and Jack at a speed of 15.4kph. The Novice Championship – and other assorted silverware - was won by Anne Short and Sirnunn Golden Snowflake. The full list of trophy winners can be found on www.scottishendurance.com.

I had been planning to attempt my second STQ on my Connemara, Blue, at the Champs, but the venue had to be changed at short notice, and I had done my first STQ there a month earlier. So I entered the 2 day 80k instead.

Blue and I are in our second year together, and he has been just brilliant. We love Pony Club and jumping as well as endurance.

The first day consisted of a 56km ride with one midway vetting. It was amazing! Blue normally takes a good 25km to settle, but from the very start he got into a good rhythm and flew along with Wendy Mackie on Azraa. We had some lovely canters around fields and along the beach. Blue can be very spooky but he cantered straight past colourful boats and noisy, waving children. The weather was kind and dry, unlike our previous visit to Seacliff, and the views spectacular. I spent the whole day with such a huge smile on my face that my cheeks were aching that night! We finished the day with a heart rate of 44 and were even overnight leaders! WOW! The next morning, we set out to complete Day 2 which consisted of 32km. Unfortunately the vets thought that Blue was slightly unlevel on his left fore. I was so disappointed but I preferred to have been put out rather than continue and end up with a very unhappy horse. Blue is now fine and leaping about as normal.

I really enjoyed the Championships, even though it wasn’t my day. I learned a lot this year, including the importance of thoroughly checking over your horse and trying to spot tight and tense muscles, and to warm up really well before going to the vet. I am already looking forward to next year!

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Webbed feet and canter tracks: Seacliff 2015 Report by Fiona Kirk

FIONA AND CHARLIE AT THE CHAMPIONSHIPS ENJOYING BETTER WEATHER ON THE BEACH (CREDIT KRIS CLAY)

They say that moving house is one of life’s most traumatic events, writes Fiona Kirk.

So after almost 10 years at a smallholding, the summer holidays looked to be the best time to move to a smaller property.

What I had forgotten was how hectic the end of school year is for three children.

And then Pony Club Camp started the very next day. So, I entered Seacliff in plenty of time, to come at the end of PC Camp week. I thought I would aim for our first 80k of the season, while my daughter Hazel Kirk attempted her first 60k and STQ. I must have been totally mad!

We arrived at Seacliff on a cool summer’s afternoon with only one map and a small bag of carrots missing.

Amazing really: among the total chaos at home, it could so easily have been our equine friends that were left behind!

The next morning dawned cool and cloudy, and a slight drizzle started just as I was preparing for the first of the day’s vettings. Very soon the drizzle turned into a total downpour the type that soaks everyone and everything instantly. As we vetted, dampness crept through every layer I had on. Tacking up in this kind of weather to face 80km is far from enthralling, and by the time I climbed aboard the patient Charlie, I

looked as if I had been submerged in the Firth of Forth. The only consolation was that everyone else looked the same, smiling faces replaced with that familiar Scottish expression of resignation and determination to get on with the job.

And so I set off, accompanied by Susan Menelaws and her lovely Rocco, who were attempting their Gold Thistle Final. Passing my daughter who looked thoroughly miserable did not add to my enthusiasm, but my wonderful crew, Mary Stockdale, along with Paul Silk, and her riding partner Wendy Mackie, jollied her along, and I was pleased to hear soon afterwards that all was going well for her.

As we trotted off on the first loop, with water sloshing in soaking footwear in rhythm with our horses’ gait, again I questioned my sanity. Rain continued unabated, but our horses didn’t seem to care, while we cantered around the lovely grassy endriggs near Fenton Tower, before heading back towards the venue and then swinging south towards the pretty village of East Linton, and the smelly fish processing plant.

Along the way the rain petered out, and with a route that was exceptionally well marked we were soon back at the venue for our first vet gate. Charlie vetted quickly, Rocco soon afterwards. I thought about a change of clothes, but in the confines of a soaking portaloo, discovered

that my skin was so wet, I could hardly pull down or up my current clothes, and to change would have taken far too long. I would just have to cope.

Charlie was out on the second loop shortly before Rocco, who was hopefully going to catch up. However, although I didn’t push the pace, Charlie kept up a good speed and steady rhythm, with Rocco coming a little steadier. Again we headed out towards Tantallon, then east along some lovely wilder tracks via Balgone Barns and the stunning Gleghornie, before reaching the beach.

Charlie was a little sluggish at this point, missing Rocco. He used some surfers as an excellent excuse to stop dead and almost decant me.

We were soon on our way again, galloping down the long sandy stretches, then through the stunning Tyninghame estate, and back to the venue for the second vet gate. After vetting, feeds, tack adjustments and muscle rubs, it was off on our final loop: our last chance to enjoy the super endriggs and canter strips for which Seacliff is renowned. In no time we were back for the final vetting. Charlie often puts his Welsh Cob side forward at this stage, and can be a little reluctant to trot. However, he put his best hoof forward and passed the vetting with one of the FEI vets, including the dreaded three-card trick for the trot up, with straight As and 1s! I was thrilled with him.

Soon afterwards, I was delighted to hear that Susan and Rocco had achieved their goal, as had Hazel and Wendy, both attaining their first STQs. Finally, after seeing to Charlie’s every need, it was time for a change of clothes, and dry footwear.

Our crews were wonderful, popping up repeatedly and generally sorting us out; we couldn’t have done it without them.

A couple of days later I received a wonderful envelope, saying that we had won the 80k class, on French formula, and the Best Condition, and our prizes were enclosed: vouchers from Just Chaps and Performance Equestrian for a bridle of our choice. How absolutely amazing!

Thank you, thank you. Now where am I going to put the contents of yet another box…

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CAIRNGORM 100

ME & JASPER (MAGICA’S MINSTREL) The rivers, the rocks, the tracks, the amazing views, the bogginess, the ups and downs of the hills, the vet checks, the silence from the mountains and – towards the end - the black darkness, the pouring rain, the howling wind – a black dark finish at half past one in the morning.

This was Cairngorm 100 for me and Jasper: “To Finish is to Win”.

Article by Les Spark

LES AND JASPER LOOKING THOUGHTFUL AS THEY CROSS THE INVERCAULD BRIDGE. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROSELYNE O’NEILL

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ven now, when my mind drifts into Cairngorm 100 mind and body respond, riding it again and again, feeling support and tenderness from the riders, horses, organiser’s, vets, helpers and crew members, but my special crew is Agneta, Angela and Alice – thank you again.

THE CHALLENGE The first rumours of a “Scottish Tevis” to take place in the summer of 2015 reached me in the early part of 2014 and instantly rekindled a deep desire to tackle a real linear 100 mile endurance ride, the origin of endurance horse riding. Just must do it!

This provided the stimulus and a positive challenge but with two daunting obstacles.

A 69-year-old guy and his 24-year-old horse. We were in pretty good shape for our respective ages, but by no means 100 mile fit. But perhaps time was running out, perhaps this might be my last chance.

TESTS So I decided to set up a couple of intermediate goals, to use to test if Jasper and I could be ready for the Cairngorm 100 by July 2015.

We would tackle a multiday ride of at least 160K towards the end of the 2014 endurance season and a one day 80K in the early summer of 2015. Only if we completed these distances with reasonable ease would I feel confident to go for the biggie. Choices were 170K over three days at the Royalties ride in October 2014 and the 80K at Wharncliffe Chase in June 2015.

In both rides I started too fast, and kept thinking “I must fix this, if we will are to finish the 100miler!” However, on the whole the tests went well and I was aware after the 80K in June that Jasper and I were building up well for the Cairngorm 100 challenge. This had been a long struggle.

PHYSICAL PREPARATION OF HORSE AND RIDER Physically both of us started with significant problems; poor aerobic capacity, poor muscle volume and asymmetrical movements. My left and right legs were distinctly different in strength, and Jasper was not keen to canter on the right lead or trot without an excessive roll. Gluteal muscles were not good, mine and Jasper’s, especially mine. For Jasper I opted for the Pessoa training aid, his gym (please use this carefully should you use it), and by the Royalties ride 2014, trot and canter was amazingly even. I was not so good though, with cramping legs and poor aerobic capacity, but Jasper had improved

significantly with his interval training.

Our interval training facilities were limited, all that was possible was two 800m inclines for galloping, used twice a week with four repeats, with no boots. I also have a 1000m steep road incline for trotting with boots, used once a week with four repeats. By keeping the workouts standardised I was able to monitor his physical improvements.

For me the start was daily walks, first slow, then, as my cardiovascular and lung capacity improved, faster and turning to running, straight up and then down the long and steep hill road we live on. Then, for physical strength my “gym without a gym”, early morning sessions at least five times a week of press-ups, sit-ups, squats, star jumps, steadily building strength and stamina, and muscle to cover my seatbones (!), through the long autumn, winter and spring months right to the week before the ride. Yes - you can still build muscle in your late sixties!

EQUIPMENT Hoof boots: Jasper is kept barefoot and ridden in hoof boots, Easyboot Gloves to be precise. Modified by me to fit him better; to stay on better and not rub.

But I knew that I would have to accept a limitation, the boots have a tendency to fly off on hills when interval training – and I couldn’t have that in the wilderness of the Cairngorms! However, this actually suited me quite well – I was aiming to finish at a steady pace – and I had 24 hours in which to complete the 100 miles.

Saddle: FnE, of course, with the latest panel refinements, variable girth position and the T-Girth arrangement (parallel girths connected by a strap along the sternum). One Airflow numnah, which would be used for the whole of the ride.

This was well established already, but I allowed myself one luxury improvement – a seat saver, certain comfort for those seat bones.

Bit and bridle: no change – simplest possible beta biothane bridle with a PeeWee Bit. Stirrups: my usual caged Easycare plastic stirrups and FnE buckle-free stirrup straps Hat: my usual lightweight Tipperary, well ventilated – and also letting the rain in to trickle, then stream from head to foot in the pouring rain towards the end of the ride.

Footwear: Walking boots on the wide side are essential for my comfort, not least when walking on rough ground. I still slipped over in the rain and dark on the last descent. Jasper’s boots and four feet kept him stable – even able to snatch at the

grass as we walked down!

Riding clothes: here I had a conundrum – how would I stay comfortable throughout perhaps 24 hours, in and out of the saddle many times? How to prevent muscle soreness and lactic acid accumulation, how still to be able to run for the trot-up at the end of the ride? The answer turned out to be “skins”. These are the light, synthetic, compression leggings suggested by my triathlon-experienced daughter. For the older athlete, whose personal skin is no longer as elastic as it was and therefore not as able to assist blood circulation in and out of tiring muscles, the compression “skins” are a godsend. The proof – I got off that horse at the end of 100 miles without a wobble or groan and could still run the next day.

Equipment carried: The organisers specified three items: first aid kit including foil blanket, spare hoof protection for front and back, and GPS tracker (supplied at the start – and, to my eternal embarrassment, lost somewhere around km50).

I also needed to carry electrolyte drink (fancy word for fresh orange juice diluted by tap water to 20% and with a little bit of table salt added) and energy bars (“9bars” proved excellent) for myself and to share with Jasper. I invested in a so called camel-back backpack for the drink – filled to 500ml and topped up at each crew place. The backpack also held the first aid kit, an emergency hoof-boot repair kit (not used) and saddle adjustment tools (also not used). I had also fashioned a water proof pouch for my smartphone, which I attached to the front straps of the backpack, so that I would – in theory – be easily able to consult the route map app and location finder as I went along. That didn’t work at all – far too fiddly – and was abandoned and the smartphone handed over to the crew at the first opportunity.

Other equipment travelled in a pommel bag: rain jacket, 2 spare hoof boots (no need to use them), two 500ml bottles of water for sloshing under the airflow numnah in the course of the ride. This is also where I carried the energy bars – supply replenished by the crew at each crew point.

Finally the essential head-torch, but with or without that Jasper could see better than I did!

RIDE THE RIDE If you want to ride The Cairmgorn100 just do the work and get out there. You will remember it for ever, you will really feel that “To Finish is to Win” and the partnership between you and your horse will be stronger than ever.

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A WHIRLWIND TOUR OF ENDURANCE EVALUATIONS – 2015 Article by Jo Claridge

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’ve just returned home from a whirlwind three weeks of driving nearly the length and breadth of the country, from Hampshire to West Sussex, Yorkshire to Cheshire and others in between, seeing some lovely horses and a lot more traffic than we ever get in Cornwall! My August has been taken up with the BEF Futurity Evaluations and hopefully I have done my bit to support and promote our endurance equine athletes.

The evaluations are designed to identify the potential top class future international competition horses in dressage, eventing, show-jumping and endurance. This year the evaluators’ panel comprises of Lesley Peyton Gilbert, Fred Bergendorff, Chris Hunnable, Bridget Parker, Rosemary Attfield and myself.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ASSESSMENT Youngsters from foals to three year olds can enter and have the opportunity to be assessed by one of the country’s best vets – Jane Nixon. Their condition is scored by a representative of Bailey’s Feed Company, with nutritional advice if necessary and they have the exclusive use of an indoor school to show off their paces before evaluators experienced in international team competition and breeding. Advice is given beforehand on what to expect and how to present your horse with a very useful video illustrating this. Few owners have the facilities to practice in advance in an indoor school but the basics can be planned and the experience of travelling to and from the venue is all part of it. Often the horses have not left their home yards before and one cannot guarantee how they will behave during the evaluation, however everyone is in the same boat and understands. From foals who stick to their dams like glue to those precocious youngsters who revel in the freedom of 18

showing off and then refuse to be caught – they are all there!

The evaluators will encourage the owners to show off the paces of their horses both in-hand and loose – and some forward planning and help in the session will pay dividends. No-one wants to see horses being driven forward when they are reluctant but most youngsters will move freely and happily in this controlled environment. It is usually the owners who are apprehensive!

SPECIFIC CRITERIA The evaluators are looking for a range of specific criteria for each discipline and all these are analysed and electronic records kept which will inform for the future.

The vet will give scores on physical build (limbs, hooves and musculoskeletal frame) and advice if necessary. The evaluator looks at each gait (walk, trot, canter and gallop) all of which should be free moving, harmonious and ground covering – and the frame (well proportioned body, sloping shoulder, powerful hindquarters, etc) scoring accordingly. The scores range from a third and second premium to first, higher first and the rare elite.

I have been involved with the Futurity Scheme for Endurance Horses since 2008 and this year was joined by Rosemary Attfield who made her debut as an endurance evaluator at Writtle – where Gina Hunt’s lovely 3 year old grey mare SAR Magical Spirit gained a score of 9.0 (Elite). We were disappointed that more endurance horses were not put forward this year but the majority of them gained first or higher first premiums.

As with show-judging the evaluators do not see the schedules before the session and are only aware of the number and relative ages of those put forward. It is really interesting to find out the breeding afterwards.

I was thrilled that my filly foal Shahnia bint Shahlua was awarded a higher first premium at Tall Trees but I was designated babysitter for my grandson and kept well out of sight of the evaluators who did not realise that I was her breeder. With a score of 8.63 she is second in the endurance rankings this season.

Third place was taken by the athletic colt foal Vlacq Zilal who had travelled from Wales to Cheshire to exhibit his flamboyant trot and ground-covering canter. He was awarded a higher first premium with a score of 8.58.

SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES I really would like to thank all the owners who presented their lovely horses and do hope that Endurance GB can support their future transition into their competitive career. Please do keep me informed as to how these graduates develop and any ideas on how to improve the system with suggestions on articles on educating the young horse in preparation for its endurance career. Some examples of our successful graduates are Sallie Dudley’s “Bliss” who has achieved FEI ** level with Lorna Kidson, Kirsty Wiscombe’s two youngsters Yawl Hill Maverick and Yawl Hill Pollyanna, my Ali Shamahl who is now competing with Heather Caddick at Open Level, Rachael Farley’s Crabbet stallion Silver Zenif – now Open – and last year’s Elite gelding “Silvern Illusion” who is just starting his endurance career. I am sure there are many others and would be delighted to receive information on their progress. We would like to track their endurance careers with future reports. joclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk PICTURES TOP LEFT TO BOTTOM: KM EMIR’S SURPRISE – PHOTO BY KEVIN SPARROW; SEACLIFF FRI 2* WINNERS LORNA KIDSON AND SHEER BLISS – PHOTO

BY MELANIE HORNE; SHANIA BINT SHALUA – PHOTO BY KEVIN SPARROW; SAR MAGICAL SPIRIT – PHOTO KEVIN SPARROW

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Lindsay Robinson and L’Oreal Conclude The First Part of Their Endurance Adventure

he Cromwell Milton Keynes Intro Practice ride was fabulous; it was a bit offputting initially to be in a very urban setting and who knew they had such fabulous bridleways there. I was, to be fair, extremely nervous about how Luke would be with other horses (as I have to ride out on my own nearly all the time) going faster and overtaking, but how wonderful, people would ask before overtaking and everyone was so polite. I was also concerned that we would really be too slow, although to be honest I wasn’t really that bothered, it would just be a major achievement for us to do this.

This was the day where I discovered how fabulous my horse is. He doesn’t give a stuff what anyone else is up to, they can go off cantering or whatever, he’ll just keep trotting and will stop, I can ride on a loose rein, I can take photos as we go along. He’ll canter when I ask, but he’s not going to run off. He is a real pleasure to ride, this ride gave me so much confidence in our ability to get out there and do stuff.

We discovered yes, I truly am rubbish at navigating, even following arrows, we got lost a bit, unfortunately, we obviously looked like we knew what we were doing, as others followed us so we got lots of people lost.. Whoops! We actually finished the ride but thought we hadn’t made the 8kph minimum time to get a special prize as about 2 km from the venue we found another friend whose horse was injured, so we walked back to the venue with her to keep her company.

It was only after the event, the organisers contacted us and said that actually there was a rule in Endurance that if you stopped to help a fellow competitor you got a time allowance, and she’d given us a time allowance for our assistance ; with the allowance we’d made 8.23 kph so we had another rosette and a little medal.

How cool was this huh?

A couple of weeks later, I decided I

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had to go solo to see how I got on and whether my new found confidence and trust in my amazing Quarter Horse would remain. Off to Harling Forest to the Iceni L Plate Ride. I convinced my horse tolerant husband to come with me as there was the distinct possibility I wouldn’t find the venue and also I wanted to know that someone was with me.

CONFUSION What a fabulous idea having an L-Plate ride, a real confidence giver. I consulted my map, got my bib and off I went.

Turned right out of the first track and within 100 yards got a bit confused and lost (I had the map up the wrong way), I spent about 10 minutes going up one track and then going back, then up another, then stopped and tried not to cry. Obviously there were markings on the ground, and one very large marking that said “OUT”, but it threw me completely when I saw horses coming back towards me when I went that way.

Luckily a lovely gentleman riding back stopped when he saw my bottom lip was beginning to wobble and I was looking a bit panicky and explained that he was on the longer route, so he was coming back a different way than I should, but I should follow the orange arrows and should not follow blue arrows as that was the 16 km ride. After that I was fine, we set off in trot, and we trotted according to my endomondo at around 11-12kph for a few kms before we caught up the riders in front. Now I’d been talking to them in the car park before we left, and I knew one of the riders was very nervous having had an accident and was being guided, so I didn’t want to overtake them, as her horse was being a bit lively, so we just kept a distance from them and followed them (cunning plan huh?).

They eventually turned off for the second 16km loop .I remembered not to follow them and found my way back to the venue, very pleased with ourselves we

were. By my calculations we made the 8kph minimum speed, even though it wasn’t being calculated.

Next up Wimpole. I’ve been to Wimpole many times as it’s just down the road from me, although it was a vetted NCR, and would involve more paperwork than I was sure I could cope with (I get easily confused), I entered intending to ride on my own. Pam Heighton, who I call my Endurance Angel saw a comment I’d posted on FB and offered to ride with me with Kodi. Yay! We were going to do the 19km pleasure ride, which doesn’t sound a lot to many proper endurance people, but for me and my 15 year old American Quarter Horse it’s a bit of a big deal – especially as 18 months ago I couldn’t cope with riding 100 yards out of a controlled environment. Knowing the area I knew there were a few hills, ok, for a lot of you they are probably gentle slopes, but for L’Oreal and I they are sheer cliffs, and I’m scared of heights!

CONFIDENCE Bearing in mind Pam has been a fount of knowledge and encouragement throughout my “getting my confidence back” phase, and has been extremely tolerant of my numerous and sometimes quite inane questions, it was lovely to finally be able to ride with her and Kodi, although I was concerned we wouldn’t be able to keep up and would do something daft!

It was fabulous to have her with me, and she pointed me in the right direction for bibs, and then we took the horses over to the farrier (bit of a waste of time with Luke as he’s barefoot and was wearing hoof boots on the fronts) and then the vet. Now, I became aware that my generally very laid back 15.3hh Quarter Horse was thinking this vetting and farrier thing was going to be very great fun and a chance to show off as we wandered over and he grew… and when I say he grew, his head came up, his tail

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came up, he arched his neck and he did extravagant and exuberant and I am sure looked very fabulous and amazing, luckily we were the only ones attempting to trot in a straight line at the time, otherwise it could have been carnage. The vet did smile – good for him, I wasn’t smiling!

Now Quarter horses do seem to be very food orientated, well at least my one is, so on our cavorting arrival back at the horsebox I steered him in the general direction of his haynet, and phew. He snapped back into laid-back mode.

Pam and Kodi were fabulous, Pam says Kodi is great at nannying if he likes the horse and he is very protective, and he certainly was, I swear he moderated his trot speed down to Luke’s so we were able trot side by side. I have a video of us going across a field with Kodi in front, and you can see him swing his head around to check we are still there.

And Luke? Well, he seemed to love it, he wanted to canter up hills, he doesn’t pull anyway, he’s incredibly polite, he went down hills (with me squeaking and with my eyes closed) he was happy trotting along for the majority of the ride; he didn’t mind other horses passing, and guess what, we even got a comment from some other riders about his tail and they’d seen him earlier. We finished with an average speed of 9.74 kph having walked a fair bit on the way back. His trot up for the vet was much better, he’s the ultimate showman, which is what made him such a good show horse.

We’ve organised to ride together at the Provost Lodge ride in August, and prior to that I’m doing another Harling L plate ride and have offered to guide someone else (as long as they are a bit more directionally capable than me) as I now know that Luke is really good and I trust him. We’re then doing another Iceni Ride, Ickworth Park solo (I’ve got a thing about riding in posh places!).

Pam and Cindy told me that these rides could be addictive, they were right. We’ll probably never do graded rides, but who knows, but I’ve joined EGB as an associate member and I think the whole NCR and Pleasure rides organised by groups are fantastic, it’s a chance to ride somewhere well organised, it’s very achievable for the ordinary horse and rider and the people are really nice and friendly.

I’m waiting for either Pam or Cindy to be telling me “I told you so”. so far they’ve resisted the urge, but I’m sure it’s coming..

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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF DOMINIQUE COGNEE

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DACE SAINSBURY DESCRIBES HER TEVIS EXPERIENCE

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illorie said this to me a couple of days before the most challenging one hundred mile endurance ride, at the point at which nerves were starting to set in. So, I am the parcel, the delivery route is from ‘Truckee’ to Auburn, California. French Open (Hadeia) is the mode of transport, 14.3hh of pure Arabian heart, soul mind and body.

I don’t want to start at the start or end at the end, as I believe every story should have a happy ending. Therefore please excuse the reverse structure of this narrative. My beginning will be at the point our Tevis adventure ended.

Trotting down to the final ‘Gate and Go’ at the ninety four mile mark of the testing one hundred mile Tevis Ride my mind was racing. Hadeia feels astounding, his trot is powerful, I have that ‘oh so pleasing’ weight in my hands of a horse that has plenty of fuel left in his tank. Volunteers, stewards and vets all jump to their feet amidst cries of ‘first horse into Lower Quarry!’ Wow, did that send shivers through my body!

I jump off Hadeia and his head is straight into the bucket of water as volunteers rush over to offer assistance, from cramming chocolates and drinks into my hand to untacking and cooling Hadeia. It is dark by now and Hadeia’s Heart Rate drops swiftly to well below sixty four beats per minute. I figure we should take him straight into the Vet to allow plenty of time after for food

So now you see why I didn’t want to leave the end till the end, it is rather deflating and that is far from what our experience was!

After a sixteen-hour journey from Dubai we reached Hillorie’s beautiful home in Vacaville. we were introduced to the horses, cats, dogs and a range of the wild animals that lived close by.

What a mesmerising herd of Arabians Hillorie owns, every one that little bit different but all complete champions including three Tevis winners (one of which won it twice!) and two Haagin Cup winners ! The connection Hillorie has with these guys can only be described as magical, an accomplished horsewoman in every respect. Then came my first sighting of Hadeia, you couldn’t read him, but you could bet your bottom dollar he was reading you.

Our first ride was the four miles from the finish line of Tevis to ‘No Hands Bridge’ named due to the original bridge having no hand rails.

Never, in my life, have I ridden a horse with so much intelligence, mountain goat springs to mind but that would be insulting as he is far more elegant then that. He effortlessly calculates, judges and glides over terrain that I would struggle to clamber over. We rode along a path overlooking the river and at this point I experienced the sheer power I had underneath me that had been controlled through the narrow, windy trails leading up to this point. We stopped and looked across ‘No hands bridge’ and a sudden surge of adrenaline ran through me as I

“Think of it like a delivery service, you are his Parcel and he will deliver you safely to your destination” and the last preparations before heading out for the last leg!

A smile that has been all but tattooed across my face all day broadens as the vets congratulate me on firstly being the first one in and secondly with a horse that is metabolically all A’s! Holy Moly! How did this happen, he looks as good as he did at five fifteen AM this morning whilst I was still oblivious to the wonders of the Tevis trail!

Now for the trot out. I ask you to bear with me on this matter as it is difficult to put down in words the range of emotions experienced in these short few moments. The surface was pretty rough, scattered with shingle, perfect for hearing the horse’s foot placement. Although I could hear that Hadeia’s foot placement wasn’t one hundred percent. Never will I forget the look in those vets’ eyes as I turned to trot back and I just knew. It is rare to see such a huge group of people so willing Hadeia to be faultless, I could feel in my bones the regret they shared with me and it was entirely humbling, without these people the whole situation would have been a lot worse!

Hadeia saved me from a huge meltdown at this point. He had no time for all this standing around so with a tug on the lead rope, shunt in my back and a headstrong haul back to where his tack was. I just had to laugh! ‘Sorry Hads we got ourselves a flat tyre!’ This of course lightened the mood and I realised that despite this abrupt end to our ride we had one hell of an adventure! Hadeia buddy, you saved the moment!

rehearsed in my brain the feelings and emotions of crossing that bridge on race day, knowing we had only four miles left!

Before I knew it we were loading Hadeia and travelling the two and a half hours to Truckee. For sixty years this had been the starting point for the one hundred mile route over uncompromising terrain of the Sierra Nevada and finishing in Auburn, the historic route of the Pony Express.

Once we had reached the venue, we set up camp for the night, checked out the pen I would be starting in, vetted Hadeia and beautified him ready for the next morning. We were welcomed back to our camp for the night by a female grizzly along with her two cubs. We had been notified at the ride briefing that there were some lurking around but what a treat to see these natural wonders in their home environment! Couldn’t help thinking of the risk assessments back at home that these critters certainly wouldn’t pass.

That three thirty alarm was surprisingly easy to wake up to.

It was a fifteen minute walk down to pen one where I had been positioned for the start. It was still dark as the two of us soon zoned in and got going on our walk, the air itself felt eerie, with two hundred horses due to start the race I expected noise, there was silence, I expected flashlights and horses wherever I looked, nothing. Slowly, noiselessly, horses filtered out from between the trees to join the advance towards our assigned pens, just a jingle from the tack or a snort from a horse but otherwise total focus

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and professionalism from every corner. As we neared our pen the crowd of horses thickened and activity began. Nose to tail sixty horses in pen one circled in anticipation. No words I can think of could describe that feeling right in that moment.

All too soon we were lining up to file out of the pen to begin our ten minute walk, two by two, to the start line. Horses and riders had certainly woken up by then, I was all too aware of the drop on the right hand side of the track so made very sure we were in a safe position as horses started dancing, spinning and generally getting in the zone for the get go! Hadeia was polite in his excitement, dancing in my hands, he knew what he was doing. That fire in his eyes that I saw first time I met him started to engulf his whole body, it began to burn into my hands, through my seat. Anybody seen Avatar? Well, we were well and truly plugged in.

SILENCE AND DUST We reached the start line at 5.07am. It wouldn’t be long until the remaining one hundred and forty horses would be joining us but by this point nothing else mattered. It was just Hadeia and I about to partake in the toughest endurance ride in the world!

Silence, silence, silence. That is all I can remember as the clock edged its way closer to 5.15am, then like the roll of thunder I heard the distant rumbling of the horses at the front heading out onto the course. Closer and closer the rumbling came to us until it was finally our time to get going! For those first few miles of the ride all I could concentrate was the track in front of me, only slightly lit by the moon. That and the clouds of dust that billowed from in front, behind and underneath us! We had thirty six miles before seeing our crew and all I cared about at that point was safely reaching them. I focused, Hadeia focused and we were on!

Goodness only knows how many horses were in my group, all I knew is that there were horses everywhere! People were passing me left, right and centre but Hadeia kept his cool, picked his path a lot better than I could have guided him and took care of the both of us. His confidence in his own ability was all to welcome as my head was going into overdrive, horses, red ribbons in tails, stones, roots, twists and some serious drop offs, certainly not the type you will clamber out of with only a bruised ego.

I remembered what Hillorie had said to me ‘he will deliver you safely’, and with that my hands relaxed, I released that breath I am sure I had been holding since leaving the pen and the smile that would remain all day spread across my face. A perfect apprentice to the Cheshire cat!

Finally I looked around me and was greeted with the most majestic scenery I had ever had the privilege to see, that magic glow of the sun rising trickling through the forest creating a leopard spot illusion on the tracks ahead of us. Look further and the sun has burned the grass lands into a giant golden sea. Today was going to be a good day.

The first ‘Gate and Go’ (like a vet gate but with no compulsory hold time) we encountered took me by surprise. I wasn’t one hundred percent sure of the process so was relieved when we were met by the most helpful volunteers! I will say at this point that if it weren’t for those four hundred plus volunteers this ride could not happen. Completely invaluable and guided me through my first check of the day!

We sailed through the first two ‘Gate and Go’s and unbeknown to me we flew into Robinson Flat (first time I would see my crew after thirty six miles) in first position! Hadeia and I were cruising along, he made the decisions on where to walk, and 24

where to switch it up nimble as a cat through some tricky sections.

Hadeia was boss, I was just a trainee on training course!

What a beautiful surprise at Robinson Flat, it was to be the first time meeting the majority of my ride day crew who had congregated from all parts of California and blow me down what an amazing bunch of people! After whizzing through yet another vet check we departed Robinson still in first position.

It wasn’t long before Potato caught up with us and shared yet more laughs and experiences of his Tevis past, soon more riders were catching up and passing us. I was totally content with our horseback tour of the area, not to say Hadeia didn’t know what he was doing, his tactics were becoming apparent. In no time at all it seemed we reached those notorious canyons, now I know the reason behind their notoriety.

Boy were they hot, were they long and were they tough. Switch back after switch back followed by slippery, uneven footing in what can only be described as a natural furnace. I jumped off Hadeia and jogged/shuffled/slid whilst he trailed behind me, graceful as a ballet dancer compared to my clumsy, toe stubbing attempt at being the professional Tevis rider. It wasn’t just my imagination, Hadeia nuzzled my back more than once in an attempt to hurry me along, no force necessary, just a gentle reminder that we have a race to be getting on with! However when there is a down there is always an up, and those uphill’s were something else, more twisting and turning. More than once my stirrup slid out of its catch highlighting just what angle we were climbing up! Three of these to contend with before reaching our next big vet check at Foresthill, seventy miles into the ride!

SUPRISE AFTER SUPRISE Trotting up the hill towards the vet check we were greeted with applause from hundreds and hundreds of people. It was just as well I was already beetroot coloured from those canyons else it would be tough to hide my total awkwardness! We trotted through the crowds on the road until I saw my crew at which point I jumped off and the crew did their work. Organised, Professional but all the time smiling! Surprise after surprise came my way, after vetting Hadeia through, I realised we were in fact in second position! How can you possibly be having so much fun whilst maintaining such a good position? One Answer. Hadeia.

Leaving Foresthill in second place behind Potato by around twenty minutes, we trotted through the town blessed with yet more cheers from the town folk and for the first and only Official members publication for Endurance GB

DACE COMING IN TO VET CHECK PHOTO SUPPLIED BY D SAINSBURY

time that day emotion got the better of me and I let out a few tears. Thankfully recovering myself before we hit the tougher terrain. That sensational moment will stay with me for life but it was no time to let emotion get in the way of a horse on a mission!

We reached the first gate and go for the last thirty miles, and after passing the vet flawlessly I allowed Hadeia to eat and power up for the last fourteen miles of the course. We left the gate still in second position and Hadeia just knew exactly where he was. He took a hold and that incredible power I felt on my first ride on him set in. Without a backward glance he navigated those last few switchbacks alongside the Great American River. The sun was setting turning the river into gold, giving us its magical goodnight and as we passed Potato over the river crossing I shut my eyes and silently thanked everyone for giving me this chance. And I thanked Hadeia for teaching me all he knew.

That is how I remember our Tevis and it has burned into my soul. Hadeia and that golden river.

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IN DISCUSSION WITH THE VETS PHOTO COURTESY OF DOMINIQUE COGNEE

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PLANNING PERMISSION

WHEN IS PLANNING PERMISSION REQUIRED? • When construction stables etc which require ground works on land that falls outside the curtilage of your garden, or require “footings” (foundation stone and drains, or a concrete slab, or even a layer of road planings) - you will require planning consent.

• Although there are field shelter suppliers who advise that planning consent is not necessary if the shelter has ‘skids’ attached and is therefore deemed as ‘mobile’, this only applies if it is positioned on grass. If you position the shelter on a pad of road plainings, (ie have a permanent location), then planning will be required.

• Planning relates to ‘ease of actual’ not ‘possible’ movement, ie if the shelter is seldom or never moved, you require planning permission, and are likely to receive a letter from your local planning officer requesting the structure be removed and/or a retrospect application for its use.

• Check that the land you intend building on and the proposed construction fulfils the criteria for “permitted developments”, (in accordance with the Town & Country Planning, General Permitted Development, Order 1995”) eg not building in front of the existing building line, the eaves of the building will not exceed the maximum etc.

However it is best to speak with your local planning office regarding the specifics of each individual case.

• Plan for the future. It may prove 26

difficult to sell the property if queried and you do not have a record of correspondence; it is advisable to lodge any plans with the local planning office.

• You need to be aware of the current status of your land. Grazing land is typically classed as “agricultural land”.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT REGULATIONS WHICH WILL APPLY? Planning policy is set nationally (by central government for England) there may also be a regional plan, which allows for road, rail, hospitals, schools and other services. Planning at the local level is implemented by local councils with consultation via parish councils/wards.

You will need to take this into account: NATIONAL PLANNING POLICIES The Government’s planning policies are mainly set out in Planning Policy Planning Statements. These statements are principally aimed at local planning authorities and influence how they regard planning applications. PPG7 provides policy guidance on the countryside, including agricultural development and farm diversification, but other PPGs may also be relevant.

REGIONAL PLANNING GUIDANCE Regional Planning Guidance (RPG) provides a regional strategy within which local authority development plans (and local transport plans) can be prepared.

RPG sets out a broad development strategy for each region over a fifteen to twenty year period and identifies the scale and distribution of provision for new housing and priorities for such

matters as the environment, transport, economic development, minerals and waste disposal, as well as agriculture.

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS Local authority development plans set out the land use policies and land allocations for the authority’s area: • The plan provides the basis for rational and consistent planning decisions by explaining what types of development are likely to be permitted and which will not, across or in different parts of the plan area.

• If you are thinking of seeking planning permission, you should check the development plan for your area to see which policies may be relevant to your proposals. Your local planning authority will be able to advise you about this.

• Development plans can be inspected at a local authority’s planning department and at main libraries • In formulating their planning policies, local planning authorities must have regard to any regional planning guidance and to current national policies.

WHAT ARE THE CONSULTATION PROCESSES? • The plan-making process provides full opportunities for public consultation.

Planning authorities must consult widely on development plan proposals and must take the views of interested parties into account. The public and businesses are encouraged to become involved in preparing the plans so that they can have a say in how their area is developed.

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WHY DO WE HAVE TO APPLY FOR PLANNING PERMISSION? • Planning is managed by government and local authorities to prevent urban sprawl and to manage public services/transport links. Local planning authorities seek to guide the way our towns, cities and countryside develop.

• This includes the use of land and buildings, the appearance of buildings, landscaping considerations, highway access and the impact that the development will have on the general environment.

• Planning also ensures that buildings are safe and comply with the ever increasing safety and environmental regulations.

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Fibre is also important to the endurance horse, as voluntary water intake is greater in horses fed on a high forage diet than those given a large concentrate ration, and water content in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is considerably greater in those given a forage diet than those fed on a concentrate mix only.

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A 500kg horse will breathe around 60 litres of air per minute while at rest.

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am a firm believer in horse’s diets being as natural as possible and mine all live out 24/7 with access to stables/ field shelters as required.

When I first started Endurance the feed companies all recommended giving them competition mix to help them cope with the work load. It was frowned upon to compete from grass and a high cereal diet was favoured.

Over the years research has shown that a high fibre diet is the way forward for Endurance horses and that cereal can be counterproductive.

Grass is the mainstay of my horses’ diets and we are lucky enough to be able to produce our own hay for the winter months. Sometimes this is just not enough and for various reasons we need to add in some hard feed.

I have used Alfalfa chop but if the horses are on plenty of grass they are sometimes reluctant to eat it. They will happily hoover up pony nuts and so I have tended to use them to mix in any supplements or medicines if needed.

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They were very kindly handing out samples of both their Grass nuts and their

Report from Tracy Thompson Alfalfa nuts. Giles soon worked his way through the sample bags which is an achievement in itself as he can be very reluctant to eat during competitions.

I decided to try a bag of each and experiment over the next few months.

The first thing I discovered is that the feeds are very palatable and all of my horses were very enthusiastic about them.

Crystal Jobaar is now 21 and I have never seen him look as well as he does at the moment. Although he is retired from Major competition we took him to Lindum and he did four days of pleasure rides to accompany Jamie and Cleo. He finished the rides with bags of energy and really enjoyed his trip.

We took Giles to Seacliff to do the FEI 120 and we had a superb ride but sadly had a fall a few miles from the end and had to withdraw. Our next outing was the two day Northern Championships at Hexham. This was Giles first attempt at a two day ride and my concern is that if he gets stressed he does not eat.

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YO NG RIDERS KATE ATKINSON AND DNS RONALDO – YOUNG RIDER NATIONAL CHAMPION 2015 We have owned DNS Ronaldo for 3 years now, and we started to compete him in 2013. He was completely new to endurance but loved every minute of it. He is an 8 year old pure bred Arab and Hanslope was his first attempt at an FEI 2*.

Having taken him to St Patricks costal ride in June to do his 1*, we knew he was ready to try a 120km ride.

The course was great, it had a good variety of terrain and every loop had new sections to ride. Also, the going was fabulous due to the correct weather conditions, fine and dry, making 120km all that bit easier!

There were only two of us entered in the 120km young rider class, myself and Katie Bedwin. We rode together the whole day, our horses worked really

YR 80KM CER AT CIRENCESTER PARK Report by Katie Bedwin Sadly the Young Rider 80km CER class at Cirencester only had 3 starters this year, due to its timing with other rides. But as preparation for the YR National Championships it was perfect timing for my horse, Elayla.

The YR’s, Katy Mellor, Abby Chisholm and myself were set off with all the other 80km CER classes, so Elayla thought that twelve other horse and rider combinations would be great fun to try race out of the start, and of course being a chestnut mare, she knew best and ignored all my attempts to tell her that most of them were in a different class and she was meant to be ‘trotting round at the back’ – wishful thinking I later found out!

As always, the loops rode well and Elayla settled with the leading group of seniors for the first loop, travelling at about 17kph. She vetted quickly and we set off on the next loop. It was getting hot by now and the seniors were getting faster, so I made the decision to let them go on, as I still hadn’t seen the other YRs. We dropped down to 16.5kph on the second loop and although we hadn’t seen anyone Layla was still pulling strong and again vetted quickly. Sadly Katy Mellor had to retire on loop two, but Abby was still going well.

We enjoyed some company on the last loop and Layla was still very bright at the finish, despite the heat. We finished strongly with a speed of 15.9kph, and I was pleased as this was a good result on the run up to Hanslope. Well done to Abby and Jurassic, who also finished at a speed of 12.8. Thank you to the organisers for another brilliant ride at Cirencester.

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well together, and they both had similar quick vetting times. This enabled us to keep up an average speed of 15.4kph on every loop. Both of us were so pleased with our horses performances, especially having ridden 120km and asking them to do a racing finish. I don’t think there was even a nose in it, a great end to a great day, after a lot of hard work and hard training.

JAMES D ON

CREWING This year I have been to all sorts of rides crewing for Katie Bedwin. Most recently was the inter regionals where we got the pocket rocket Burfield Goody Two Shoes around her first 80km CER in 6th place at well over 16kmph! Also I caught up with fellow young rider Kate Atkinson as her mum (Rachel Atkinson) was riding in the same class. She was very impressed with the new crew puppy.

Not only have I crewed Shoes but also Elayla. The best day crewing has to be when Katie did the 160 at Haywood Oaks. Reaching the finish line in second place only 6 minutes behind the leading combination made the early get up worth it!

Crewing this year, as well as riding, has let me meet so many new people from every corner of the country.

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YOUNG RIDERS

I recently had a very successful ride on my horse Sky’s The Limit at the new FEI ride, Hanslope. Sky is a 10 year old, grey, pure bred Arab that I have owned for two and a half years now. We started competing in 2014 with our first successful ride being Cranwell. Through last season we did 4x 40km rides and 2x 80km rides to qualify him for FEI this year. It quickly became apparent throughout the season that Sky very much enjoys his life as an endurance horse with us and is willing to go all day every day to please me. So with a late start to endurance this year due to exams and other commitments, we entered him into the FEI* 80km at Hanslope with the intention to qualify him for a FEI** 120km later this year or early next year. My dad crewed me on his own due to my mum also riding however in the 120km 2 day CER. The ride was fabulous with the most amazing marking and a perfect route taking us onto field edges, tracks and even a cross country course!

Under foot the going was very hard due to the lack of rain recently but we just took it steady.

I set out with the senior riders as I was the only one in the YRFEI* for the benefit of my welfare.

On the first loop I rode with Shanti Roos, Philipa Jupp and Carri Ann Dark. All the horses were great and flew into the vet gate. We all soon presented, with sky presenting after just 1min 40 seconds! With two eliminations, I went out on my second loop with Shanti and her lovely mare, Madina. We had a perfect ride with the horses cantering side by side most of the way.

Vet gate 2 went and we were both through and setting out on our third loop together. By this time it was clear that Shanti was in first position as was I! We cantered over the finish line hand in hand with lots of cheers as we had both won on horses that had never done FEI before. Just leaving the final vetting! We both presented soon and both passed with flying colours!

Sky and I had finished and won the YR FEI* with an awesome prize kindly donated by Zilco! We had also won best condition which I was delighted to have won! Thank you Bella Fricker and her great team of helpers for a wonderful day that I will never forget!

CHARLIE ON HANSLOPE

A WEEK OF RIDING

AND FUN AT LINDUM!

By James McIntosh

A big thanks must go to everyone who purchased raffle tickets at Lindum which raised money for the Young Rider fund. We raised a fantastic ÂŁ337.00! Thank you to all of the companies who donated fantastic prizes and to those who helped sell and call the raffle.

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BIO SECURITY

EVERY RESPONSIBLE HORSE OWNER HAS THE WELFARE OF THEIR HORSE AT HEART

AVOID GIVING HORSES COMMUNAL WATER SUPPLIES

MONITOR YOUR HORSE FOR CLINICAL SIGNS OF DISEASE, SUCH AS NASAL DISCHARGE

ENDURING YARD BIOSECURITY With the prevalence of horse movement between yards and to and from competition venues increasing, vigilance in terms of disease prevention is becoming more important than ever for individual owners and yard managers.

We asked Nicola Snowden BVM&S MRCVS Equine Veterinary Advisor for Keeping Britain’s Horses Healthy about biosecurity and accepted protocols in the fight against equine infectious diseases.

OPTIMISING HEALTH Endurance horses are meticulously trained and no chances should be taken with their welfare as the gruelling distances often travelled require optimum health and peak fitness. Vaccinating against equine flu is mandatory for any competitive horses, but it is equally advisable for horses at all levels, even those youngsters who remain at home undertaking fitness training. Not only are unvaccinated horses at risk of ill health themselves, but they also endanger the well-being of other horses within the herd through facilitating the spread of disease.

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WHAT IS BIOSECURITY? In general terms, biosecurity encompasses procedures or measures designed to protect the equine population against harmful substances that may cause infection or illness. In the equestrian setting, this includes all actions undertaken to prevent the introduction of disease agents into an equine establishment in the first place but also to limit any spread of disease should an outbreak occur. In its broadest sense, equine biosecurity looks at three areas: the immunity of the individual horse, the infectious disease and how it spreads, and the environment and set up of the yard, all of which contribute to the risk of disease occurrence. The aim of biosecurity is to improve the generic immunity of the horse so it is able to resist infection, reduce the risk of introduction of a disease, and limit the spread of the disease within the horse’s environment and surrounding area.

Biosecurity procedures that aim to reduce or eliminate the risk of infectious disease introduction and limit the spread of a potential outbreak often involve the following:

EQUINE HEALTH PRACTICES SUCH AS VACCINATION Pasture and stable management practices which include: disinfecting stables, gates and equipment between horse use, using separate grooming and feeding equipment and pest control measures Infection control measures which encourage owners, staff and visiting personnel to wash their hands before handling different horses • Clearing and disposing of manure off the pasture • Having individual water supplies for each horse • Close observation of those horses that move on and off the yard for signs of infectious and contagious disease to allow prompt isolation if necessary.

• Quarantine and isolation of new arrivals for a minimum of two weeks.

Policing biosecurity measures can be a challenge, especially where there is a high volume of equine traffic and travel, such as at endurance events.

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CLOSELY OBSERVE HORSES THAT MOVE ON AND OFF THE YARD FOR SIGNS OF ILLNESS OR DISEASE

None of these procedures are difficult or particularly time consuming, but they can have a huge impact on how effective yard biosecurity is.

PREVENTION Review your yard’s history regarding infectious diseases and how previous episodes of disease were dealt with.

Conduct a visual assessment of the establishment, aiming to identify where your high-risk areas are, then implement some practical management changes that can be used on an everyday basis.

Areas to concentrate on are: • Keep feed in rodent proof containers and eliminate any areas where water may collect and become stagnant.

• Ensure your vaccination plan is in place and all boosters are kept upto-date. Many horses succumb to preventable diseases.

• Prevent the use of shared water and feed containers as well as grooming equipment.

• Prevent your horse from making contact with unknown horses, for example when at events do not let your horse sniff others.

• Wash your hands thoroughly with disinfectant and warm water and ask others to do so before handling your horse, including farriers, vets, and

others attending your horse such as physios or someone clipping your horse for example.

• When transporting horses or stabling away, disinfect the areas that they will come in to most contact with, such as the front bars and the doors.

• Know what is normal for your horse: take your horse’s temperature and learn what is usual for him in terms of behaviour so you have a baseline to help you recognise when something may be wrong.

• Monitor for clinical signs associated with a possible infectious disease, such as a fever, nasal discharge, coughing or diarrhoea. Any such signs should prompt you to move your horse into an isolation area until your vet can confirm freedom from disease.

ISOLATION For a new horse entering a yard, or where you suspect a horse may be showing signs of having contracted an infectious disease, it should be isolated from all other horses as an immediate prevention measure and kept in isolation for a minimum of two weeks for new arrivals, or until confirmed free of disease by the vet. In its strictest sense, this means a separate stable with separate staff, separate protective clothing,

separate utensils/equipment and thorough steam cleaning and disinfection of stables between each occupant. In an ideal situation personnel dealing with horses in isolation would not have contact with any other horses. Mostly this is impractical so horses in isolation should be dealt with last of all. Hands and boots should be disinfected before moving out of this area, even when protective clothing is worn.

WHAT DISEASES CAN BE VACCINATED AGAINST? Vaccination of each horse is an essential part of an effective biosecurity protocol.

KBHH strongly recommends that British horses are immunised against equine flu and tetanus and where appropriate also strangles and herpes. The individual vaccination schedules and timings for first injections vary somewhat for each disease and each vaccine manufacturer but generally there is a need for a primary course of two injections followed by regular boosters thereafter.

Visit the KBHH campaign website for further information on the campaign, expert advice and to find an equine practice participating in Keeping Britain’s Horses Healthy at www. healthyhorses.co.uk.

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GROUPS

South East Group News Report by Lindsay Sparrow

T

he end of the season looms, but there are still plenty more rides to enjoy! The South East group has one remaining National Ride on the calendar, the Devils Dyke Ride, on 27th September. It is a great ride over the South Downs, with a great section through the Devils Dyke itself, which curves round and up a steep incline. With a few gates as well over the ride, it is a great preparation ride for those going to Red Dragon.

Friston Forest Pleasure ride takes place on Sunday 30th August, always a popular ride, and new ride distances and routes this year. And Firle Pleasure Ride is on September 13th, again a very popular ride with a fantastic route giving wonderful long cancers over Sussex grassy download. Linda Herriott and Jane

Cook are the organisers of these rides, and thanks must go to them and their helpers for all their time and effort.

The South East Inter Regional Team had a wonderful time at Cranwich. The team came 4th, with great performances from all the team, just such a shame that luck was not on our side this year. Special congratulations to Christine Smyth and Jessica Sedgwick who won their classes. Thank you to everyone involved, and to Iceni group for putting on a great competition.

South East Team-Inter Regionals Katie Bedwin, Christine Smyth, Mandy Yarnold, Caroline Long, Linda Herriott, Susan Hawes, Kim Cookesly, Debbie Horne, Sally Ann Filtness, Kate Curry, Carole Portlock, Jessica Sedgwick.

All the best to everyone for the remainder of the season!

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MANAGEMNET

CHANGES TO RIDES & RULES COMMITTEE It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Jeni Gilbert has decided to step down as Chair of EGB’s Rides and Rules Committee with immediate effect. We all know how much Jeni has contributed during the years that she has undertaken this role, so clearly her hard work and dedication will be sadly missed, both by the Board and by the members of EGB. Jeni says that after nearly 6 years of being involved in R&R it is time for a new person to take over this important role.

She thanks all those that have supported and helped her in that time and has confirmed that she is happy to help and support them over the next few months of transition.

Sue Box, who is on the Board of EGB and a current member of the Rides and Rules Committee, has agreed to take on the role of Chair on a temporary basis until a permanent replacement can be appointed.

John Hudson

EGB KEY DATES 2015 Due to the EGB magazine being produced slightly ahead of the EGM, information about the proposals and voting can be found at the website: endurancegb.co.uk.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS 10th October 28th /29th November RECEIPT OF MEMBERS’ PROPOSALS FOR AGM In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office by 5pm on 2nd October

ABOVE: JENI GILBERT IS STEPPING DOWN FROM TIDES AND RULES. PHOTO COURTESY OF WEST END PHOTOGRAPHY.

NOMINATIONS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS In writing to Company Secretary at Stoneleigh Office by 5pm on 2nd October RECEIPT OF NATIONAL RIDE PROPOSAL FORMS 16th October

GO THE EXTRA MILE! Aloeride, the organic aloe vera supplement for horses are delighted to announce their sponsorship of one of highlights in the Endurance calendar:

CLAIMS FOR DISTANCE AWARDS 23rd October GROUPS MEETING 24th October

‘The Home International Team Championships’.

The two-year title sponsorship deal will see the British brand supporting this year’s event to be held on 2nd – 4th October at the British Horse Feeds Red Dragon Festival Of Endurance at The Royal Welsh Showground and into 2016.

The team championships aims to encourage riders at all levels competing in two teams of six (England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland) across a range of distances from 25 miles to 100 miles over two days.

Han Van De Braak, MD of Aloeride is delighted with the association saying: “Endurance horses require very different nutritional needs from other disciplines and Aloeride is able to deliver these across the spectrum. To be involved at this level with such a fantastic event offered us the perfect opportunity to highlight our synergy with the endurance world” endurancegb.co.uk/main/Rides/Home-International www.aloeride.co.uk 01858 464550

RIDE FIXTURES MEETING 25th October NOMINATIONS FOR UNSUNG HERO, JOHN YEATS BURSARY & YOUNG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 30th October ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 28th November Hinckley Island Hotel Watling St, Hinckley, LE10 3JA 12 noon (unless otherwise advised)

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RES LTS All the latest results from the EGB events THREE RIVERS (06/06/2015) 81kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Jurassic (Joanna Chisholm), 14.1kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 81kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Hs Shaman (Sue Box), 11.6kph 1 elimination 68kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aurontes (Judy Holloway), 11.9kph; Warrens Hill Zhaheen (Liz Ashmead), 12.4kph Grade 3: Becky C (Karen Cadman), 10.9kph; Melody Meg (Nikki Bailey), 10.5kph; Muna Bint Shuwaimeh (Rosemary Henderson), 12.2kph Grade 4: Bonnie Sonata (Caroline Bennetts), 11.6kph; Vanquisher (Lindsay Sparrow), 12.1kph Completion: Jjohara R (Simon Richardson), 11.6kph 51kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Kates Mate (Carri-Ann Dark), 14.3kph 41kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Hajar Al Kamar (Nicki Smith), 13.8kph; Talishla (Fiona Griffiths), 11.1kph; Xanthus (Elizabeth Rowland), 13.7kph Grade 3: Beths Choice (Lynn Harvey), 12.4kph; Golden Gigolo (Deborah Edmond), 12.3kph; Surplus To Requirements (Laura Graham), 13kph Grade 4: Silver Tariba (Susan Speed), 13.4kph 41kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 3: Pavots Dreamboy (Selina Burger), 11.6kph Grade 4: Lucky Lane Cinders (Heather Whiteley), 11.5kph Completion: Krakatau (Dace Sainsbury), 11.6kph 2 eliminations 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Broadreed Sebastian (Sarah King), 12.2kph; Khartoum With A K (Nikki Malcolm), 11.1kph; Samsara Kabir (Tony Griffin), 13.4kph; Solomons Ikey (Trish Griffin), 13.4kph Grade 2: H S Exile (Judith Baynes), 11.6kph Grade 3: Apollos Tara (Caroline Long), 12.1kph; Broadreed Silver Mist (Nicola Berry), 12.2kph Grade 4: Bellindene Magnum (Frances Hall), 11.2kph Completion: Duchy Mimosa (Martin Voysey), 12.2kph; Eight Acres Kismet (Alison Robinson), 11.3kph; Mehshiv (Janine Wade), 12kph; Quassy De Joyere (Denise Furse), 12.2kph 1 retired 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Blackwell Cornpoppy (Bella Peel), 10kph; Lacey (Annabelle Lyndon), 10.1kph; Southern Comfort (Denise Nancarrow), 10kph Grade 2: Rancar Borealis (Renee Patience), 10kph; Spirit Of Caryth (Jackie Pascoe), 10.1kph; Tylands Kumar (Isabel Lee-Elliott), 11.3kph Grade 4: S G Spirit Of Essteem (Nathan Sweeney), 11.1kph Completion: Red House Salut (Margaretha Herman), 10kph 2 eliminations WHARNCLIFFE CHASE - DAY 1 (06/06/2015) 102kms 2 day Medium 2day Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Silva Quartz (Emma Martin), 13.5kph Completion: Zakhir (Charlotte Fleming), 12.3kph 74kms 2 day Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Grade 1: Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat

Guerin), 12.2kph; Diamond Destiny (Anna Collins), 12kph; Leo III (Sarah Wilkinson), 12.5kph; Marcus Ibn Gayet (Jean Gilbert), 11.7kph Grade 2: Cayenne (Jill Templeton), 11.7kph; Foxghyll’s Folly (Kathleen Mcghee), 12.5kph Grade 3: Amber IV (Lynsey Bainbridge), 11.1kph Grade 4: Painted Lady VII (Susan Russell), 11.1kph Completion: Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 12.5kph; Same (James McIntosh), 12.6kph 1 elimination 34kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Hamra Bint Krayaan (Bond Hardman), 14.1kph Grade 2: Tommy (Diane Hudson), 12.5kph Grade 3: Oreci De Tenelles (Jeanette Bennett), 11.9kph Grade 4: Delfyw Squwiggle (Karen Corr), 14.1kph Completion: Maximillion (Bethany Stokes), 11.6kph 1 elimination 34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Carrbank Daisy May (Lesley Harrison), 11.9kph; Cumbria Black Kareem (Emily Ferguson), 11.6kph; Hoofbeats Tour (Amber Sole), 11.6kph; Jo Mouse (Christine Freear), 11.9kph; Morning Grey (Kate Holt), 11.7kph; Sam I (Karen Hynes), 10.9kph Grade 2: Border Breeze (Julie Scott), 10.5kph; Marlak Super Dude (Carol Taylor), 10.5kph Grade 3: Cemon (Rachael Atkinson), 11.8kph; Gaelic Clover (Alice Newby), 12.2kph Completion: Just Ted (Annette Schumer), 8.5kph; Tilly III (Debra Saxton), 10.5kph 1 elimination 34kms Pleasure Ride Hs Cardinal (Angie Williams), 11.7kph; Jamyla (Angela Shutt), 11.4kph; Lightning Black Gem (Kate Hobsley), 11.4kph; Limited Edition (Carol Counter), 10.9kph; Lucy Locket (Angela Hields), 10.1kph; Marmaduke Of York (Mark Kelly), 10.1kph; Miss Kitty (Sarah Bamber), 11.2kph; Ryelands Max A Million (Jamie Houghton), 11.2kph 25kms Pleasure Ride Izzy Keen (Vicki White), 9.8kph; Ltf Kalisha (Emma Husband), 9.8kph THREE RIVERS - DAY 2 (07/06/2015) 81kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: G F A Dainty Dancer (Pauline Higgs), 11.9kph; Silver Zourra (Nicola Sherry), 14.6kph 2nd: Penny Clawd (Belinda Stewart), 13.6kph 3rd: Early Election (Stevie Jones), 11.7kph 81kms Graded Endurance Ride Completion: Thunder Storm (Nicki Smith), 12kph 68kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Argentina (Rosemary Henderson), 12.8kph Completion: C S Corinthian (Claire Richards), 12.8kph; Hs Etro (Janice Cockley-Adams), 10.6kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 51kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Derry Spirit (Miranda Kavanagh), 12kph 51kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Good Morgan (Jessica Sedgwick), 12.8kph 1 elimination 41kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: G Elinore (Linda Brown), 12.6kph; Silver Tariba (Susan Speed),

12.8kph; Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 12.8kp Grade 2: Firyuza (Annette Hansford), 12.4kph; Millie I (Mark Weil), 11.9kph Grade 4: Pstylistic (Gillian Campbell), 12.7kph 2 eliminations 41kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Never Ending Magic (Jordan King), 11.6kph; Peponi (Christopher Wray), 12.1kph Grade 2: Bella B (Anja Brandt), 12.9kph; Meraldos (Karen Greig), 12.7kph; Vlacq Iceni (Anne Walton), 12.9kph Grade 3: Buckland Arizona (Karina McDermott), 12.5kph; Tudor Duke (Raylene Steptoe), 11.6kph Grade 4: Penmenner Oberon (Victoria Ham), 11.6kph Completion: Bey Shamadahl (Carri-Ann Dark), 13.8kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Rochester Wong (Jennifer Newman), 12.5kph; Summersplace Sweet Juliet (Heather Caddick), 14.8kph; Z T Richshakfy (David Hawes), 11.8kph Grade 3: Keen Pleasure (Charles Newman), 12.9kph; Mountedgcumbe Maestro (Janthea Newman), 12.9kph; Sheikh El Badhas (Lesley Caswell), 11.2kph; Vlasta Weiner (Lynn Harvey), 11.1kph Grade 4: Aussie (Lorraine Brown), 12.4kph Completion: Seville (Caroline Barnfield), 12.4kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Midnight Madness (Tanya Sherwood), 12.6kph; Musical Shares (Michael Doody), 12.6kph; Whifflegig (Nuccia Lipscombe), 12.2kph; Zafhir (Morag Webb), 9.7kph Grade 2: Byfleet Nicky (Brenda Henney), 12.6kph; Desya (Ollie Holman), 10.6kph; Ginty (Andrea Smith), 12.2kph Grade 4: Altivo I (Susan Hawes), 11.8kph Completion: Lord Albert (Wendy Treble), 12.6kph; Lovelymill Miki (Sarah Madgwick), 12.6kph; Reena Screena Star (Coralie Holman), 10.6kph; S G Spirit Of Essteem (Nikki Malcolm), 11.1kph 2 eliminations and 4 retired 33kms Pleasure Ride Ashad (Robin Everson), 9.6kph; Danny (Chloe), 10.3kph; Ennis (Sue Thomson), 10.8kph; Fawkes (Claire Horsefield), 10.5kph; Inferno (Alex Tennant), 10.4kph; Marley (Tracey Organ), 13.2kph; Miaster (Jacqueline Steggall-Cole), 10.3kph; Mockbeggera Hazel II (Gemma Gant), 9.6kph; Muphasah (Claire Manvillier), 10.5kph; Nigz Al Azher (Jane Perrett), 10.8kph; Pickles (Sarah Davenport), 13.2kph; Rajastan (Kathy Friday), 10.8kph; Rodney (Amy Mitchell), 8kph; Star Of Orion (Rachel Cole), 8kph; Vlacq Ahmar Kayal (Wendy Everson), 9.6kph 1 elimination 16kms Pleasure Ride Aim Exclusive (Hannah Maskell), 11kph; Aley Moxaic (Debra Rose), 12.1kph; Ambergambler (Laura Graham), 8.4kph; Balthazar (Imogen Cooper), 10.1kph; Denny Oscar (Jasmine Roberts), 5.5kph; Duke (Chrissie Jones), 9.3kph; Golden Gigolo (Deborah Edmond), 12.6kph; Harry (Dawn Wagstaff), 10.1kph; Janesmoor Rourkes Drift (Hilary Doe), 10.6kph; Kolinka Of Dragonmead (Theo Graham), 11kph; Leap Of Faith (Julian Langrish), 10.2kph; Makk Veni Vedi VICI (Andrea Barrett), 10.6kph; Mallars Wood Corunna (Frances Hall), 8.6kph; Pardito (Meredith Baker), 10.9kph; Questionaire (Lisa Langrish), 10.2kph; Sam (Helen

MacDonald-Harris), 11.4kph; Surplus To Requirements (Louise Graham), 8.4kph; Ted (Lucy Bills), 5.5kph; Trowan Duchess (G Child), 8.6kph; Trowan Max (A Child), 8.6kph WHARNCLIFFE CHASE - DAY 2 (07/06/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Sigmunt (Tracey Walthall), 13.7kph 68kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Dns Ronaldo (Rachael Atkinson), 13.3kph; Tinkerbell’s Image (Nikki Brown), 12.1kph Grade 3: Basford Showman (Amber Sole), 12.5kp 50kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Westfields Lady Grey (Lisa Bainbridge), 13.8kph Grade 3: Riyah Raquassah (Karen Corr), 12.7kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Magners Gold (Jane Wyatt), 14.4kph Grade 2: Sahibaa (Jane Evison), 13kph Grade 3: Ltf Narada (Nicola Bowley), 12.8kph Grade 4: Miyaz (Karen Robinson), 13kph Completion: Crystal Topaz (Rebecca Pearson), 13.9kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Buzz (Robert Blane), 10.8kph; Kyneton Poppers (Jess Smith), 11.4kph Grade 2: Aly’s Estrella De Rock (Emma Daniel), 12.6kph; Llanfyllin Roseanne (Caitlin Birkitt), Grade 4: Dougie (Kirsten Nokling), 10.4kph Completion: Henry’s Colour Me Crazy (Bella) (Rachel Kidd), 12.1kph; Shannon (Philip Cooper), 12.6kph; Syrus (Samantha White), 14.5kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Hildith Dancing Dream (Julie Scott), 10.7kph; Lucy G (Jacky Goodman), 12.3kph; Tommy (Diane Hudson), 13.1kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Abbery Cornish Messenger (Heidi Clark), 10.8kph; Taaqib (Allyson Sole), 10.2kph Grade 2: Astronova (Victoria Briddon), 11.9kph; Mickey (Cathrine Sandberg), 10.7kph Grade 4: Gruff (Gwenan Evans), 10.6kph Completion: Honey’s Copper Top (Stephen Bennett), 8.4kph 1 elimination 32kms Pleasure Ride Hs Cardinal (Angie Williams), 10kph; Neebrogansa (Margot Fielden), 8.3kph; Tinkerbell (Amy Wray), 10.2kph 25kms Pleasure Ride Aj (K Stringfellow), 7.2kph; Benson (Chris Hunt), 8kph; Billy (Susie Gillott), 8.4kph; Hugo (Jade Beckett), 7.2kph; Limited Edition (Carol Counter), 8.2kph; Matilda Bay (Angela Peace), 7.7kph; Miss Kitty (Sarah Bamber), 10kph; Montymillion (Sarah Talbot- Greaves), 7.7kph; Penny (Ann Featherstone), 9.3kph; Poppy (Dawn Leveuf), 8kph; Ryelands Max A Million (Jamie Houghton), 10kph; Stardust (Clare Peall), 8.4kph; Toby (Emma Gabriel), 9.3kph WIRRAL (13/06/2015) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Bashir (Lorna Kidson), 11.8kph Grade 4: Bonanza Bin Shuwaimeh (Terence Madden), 12.2kph; Ibn Derkisha (Emily Mchugh), 12kph; Krayaan Nasser (Josie Ratter-Evison), 12.2kph Completion: Cemon (Rachael Atkinson),

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WIMPOLE WAY (14/06/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Crystal Wissam (Gillian Campbell), 12.5kph Grade 3: Eas Ka Ching (Nathalie Cambier), 14.5kph; Warrens Hill Elanzo (Abigail Taylor), 14.5kph Grade 4: Cwyrtai Kahil (Tess Wheldon), 12kph Completion: Kalish (Richard Allen), 12kph; Nyrobi (Anna Williams), 12.5kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Al Raad Bin Jesra (Christine Smyth), 13.2kph; Alfimoon (Alice Beet), 12.4kph; Druimghigha Lantana (Olwen Bryer), 13.3kph; Espace (Ian Fletcher), 13.3kph; Iberica Paloma (Rebecca Parsler), 11.7kph; Joyces Choice (Hannah Maskell), 14.4kph; Millennium Chorus (Annette Masterson), 14.4kph; Winter Mist (Sarah Jenkins-Brown), 12kph Grade 2: A Little Bit Of Magic (Andrea Champ), 13.3kph; Make Me Fameous (Fiona Luke), 13.6kph Grade 3: Noble Chieftan (Amanda Roche-Kelly), 12.8kph; Red House Shamil (Trilby Herriott), 12.5kph Grade 4: Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 12.6kph; Z T Richshakfy (David Hawes), 13.4kp Completion: Vlacq Flint Accolade (Heather Weston), 12.7kph; Zahkira (Linda Herriott), 12.5kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 50kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 12.9kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 15.3kph Grade 3: Redwings Milky Way (Keighley Pomroy), 12.4kph; Zaferan (Madison Pomroy), 12.4kph Grade 4: Little Bird (Isobella Fricker), 15kph Completion: Earl Of Killmurray (Jane Girling), 12.4kph; Sandlings Joop (Antonia Hardwick), 13.2kph; Talek Des Godets (Christine Ryan), 14.1kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 13.2kph Grade 2: Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 11.5kph Grade 3: Bey R’ahmoun (Lucy Parker), 13.5kph; Cardinal Panache (Viv Coleman), 11.5kph; Ramona (Maddy Mangan), 13.4kph; Siroco Toul Ar C’Hoat (Paresh Parmar), 12.3kph; St. Flannans Niamh (Gillian Hasberry), 14.2kph Grade 4: Rowdy Cow Girl (Sally Jones), 12.1kph; Seren Rigel (Rebecca Kinnarney), 14.2kph Completion: Spiranthes (Nicholas Tweedie-Smith), 13.5kph; Sweet Siren (Alexander Dobres), 12.5kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Oran Silvergleam (Caroline Johnson), 10.4kph Grade 2: Clonlaras Dubh (Jo Mccormac), 10.5kph Grade 3: Shaqraa (Nicola Thorne), 9.3kph; Za Marengo (Michelle Macleod), 9.3kph Completion: Hs Emerillon (Sue Box), 12.1kph 2 eliminations 34kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Against The Rules (Elaine Wallbridge), 12.4kph; Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 15.1kph; Minnie I (Catharine Rideout), 11.5kph Grade 2: Island Spirit (Sharon Button), 14.4kph Grade 3: Boolagh Betty (Hilary Carr), 11.5kph; Dulas Total Eclipse (Gillian

Hensley), 13.4kph; Inde 2 (Janice Morton), 12.8kph; Laity Red Alert (Rosie Marsh), 12kph; Meiros Victoria Capella (Richard Lowe), 10.8kph Completion: C.S.Khamsin (Elizabeth Ellesley), 10.8kph; Silver Linnet (Carol Fricker), 13.7kph 34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Fidus Rahmoon (Helen Legood), 11.9kph; Nicomacheus Goa (Kerry Lloyd), 13.5kph; Parker (Yvonne Toms), 11kph; Pernod (Anne Dethlefsen), 9.5kph; Shatzar (Jane Alexander), 11.7kph; Zheraton (Diane Thomas), 9.3kph Grade 2: Baraka Shah (Angela Hughes), 9.3kph; Elmo (Vanessa Woodhouse), 13kph; Hawkridge Major (Formally Minstrel) (Tracey Lee), 11.5kph; Holyoake Nightingale (Emma Taylor), 10.3kph; Kastano Kuriaki Abaramenito (Steven Bates), 11.6kph; William Bonnie (Carolyn Joesbury), 11.6kph Grade 3: Hilltop Hero (Jan Evans), 9.5kph Grade 4: Arrow I (Jane Skinner), 10.8kph; Jamissiah (Hannah Weeks), 11.9kph Completion: Bedouin (Lisa Wilkinson), 12kph; Broughton Emissary (Emily Garrett), 13.4kph; Dax (Lisa Chawner), 13kph 1 elimination 34kms Pleasure Ride Autumn Reflection (Sarah Ewart), 9.2kph; Captain Snowball (M Alexander), 11.7kph; Delia (Laura), 9.1kph; Heritage Cygnus (Jenny Massey), 12.9kph; Heritage Seranus (Malcolm Massey), 12.9kph; Isla (Eleanor Richards), 13kph; Joey (Alison Taylor), 9.8kph; Lily’s Legacy (Sharon Bird), 11.2kph; Monkey Boy (Sue Henry), 9.2kph; Pippa (Freya), 9.1kph; Threeshires Dickinson (S Muir), 11kph; Wraffi (Karen Callinan), 14.7kph 19kms Pleasure Ride Annie (Pia Fagelman), 7.7kph; Badger (Susan Ross), 7.4kph; Breton Boy (Liz Rymer), 10.8kph; Charlie (Natasha Root), 7.7kph; Charlie Brown (Ceri Law), 8.5kph; Cuzco (A Markham), 9.2kph; Esther (Brenda Hatch), 10.6kph; Evie (Laura Hughes), 9.2kph; Fat Boy (Lucinda Dunlop), 13.7kph; Finnigan (Alan Hatch), 10.6kph; Gromit (Annunziata Shepherd), 7.7kph; Iceford Tony (Mana Peckham), 10.8kph; Isleno (No Name Given), 7.7kph; Jake (Louise Ward), 10.7kph; Kodi (Pam Heighton), 9.7kph; Lj Classic Luke (L Robinson), 9.7kph; Magical Merlin (Gemma Grodkewisz), 15.4kph; Mary (Rebecca Bradshaw), 8.8kph; Norman (Leanne Rgester), 8.1kph; Oliver Twist (Shannon Evans), 10.3kph; Pepe (Sue Beech), 10.7kph; Phoebe (Tina Pankhurst), 8.1kph; Rockey (Lynda Buckingham), 10.3kph; Toby (Gilbert Dunlop), 13.7kph; Toby (Ellen Raynor), 9.2kph; Trevavghan Max (Samantha Skehel), 7.7kph; Warleigh Buretta (Julia Cottam), 9.2kp BOCONNOC - DAY 1 (20/06/2015) 82kms 2 day rkinnarney@gmail.com Grade 1: Aa Talika (Judy Holloway), 12.6kph; Argentina (Rosemary Henderson), 13.7kph; Kalaway (Jane James), 12kph; Saintwestwell Silvermask (Raymond Davison), 13.2kph; Seadeke Mystif (Valerie Hansen), 12kph Grade 2: Pigaro (Catherine Woodford), 12kph; Zorro (Sharon Davison), 13.2kph Grade 4: Ja Noor (Susan Speed), 12.8kph 2 eliminations 41kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Zayin Encantado (Emily Nott), 13.1kph Grade 2: Tiger Lily I (Emilia Douglass), 13.3kph

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Grade 4: Golden Dream (Dace Sainsbury), 11.8kph; Keryel Lotois (Joanna Chisholm), 12kph 1 elimination 41kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aa Nemesis (Amber Barnicoat), 11.2kph Grade 2: El Borann (Helen Newton), 11.1kph; Mhs Matata (Amanda Satchell), 10.2kph; Penmenner Oberon (Victoria Ham), 11.7kph; Rv Kiyaras Prince (Michelle Williams), 11.1kph Grade 4: Hurtstock Special Flame (Pauline Bird), 10.1kph Completion: Ac Latifa Amirah (Tanya Southworth), 13.3kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Shimmering Blue Jasmine (Nicola Sherry), 12kph Grade 2: Samsara Kabir (Tony Griffin), 13.1kph Grade 4: Otto (Jane Stevens), 12.3kph; Solomons Ikey (Trish Griffin), 13.1kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Cwmtynant William (Nichola Hodge), 11.8kph; May Blossom (Mandy Brown), 11.2kph; Menorca (Victoria Pettit), 10.2kph; Schmeichel (Sheila Penhaligon), 11.8kph Grade 2: Blaize (Rebecca Townsend), 9.7kph; Foxhills Double Crown (Naomi Saunders), 10.9kph Grade 3: Ra Baariq Ibn Ecliptic (Martin Voysey), 10.2kph Grade 4: Brechfa Dansker (Kim Hicks), 11.8kph 1 elimination 32kms Pleasure Ride Billy (Sharon Peter), 11.7kph; Ciara Cashelane (Emma Harris), 11.7kph; Jackpot (Gina Harvey), 9.2kph; Monty (Leah Crago), 6.3kph; Poppy (Jaz Williams), 11.1kph; Sunny (Lorraine Tonkin), 6.3kph; Tavi (Bianca Candlish), 6.3kph 26kms Pleasure Ride Ally (Emma Deacon), 10.3kph; Alwarshan (Lauren Naylor), 10.1kph; Becky (Yvonne Eastmont), 9.5kph; Biscovet’s Cuckoo Pie (Louise Creber), 9.6kph; Diamond (Debbie Glover), 10.3kph; Mini (Vivienne Terry), 8kph; Petroc (Lauree Kalinowski), 10.3kph; Red House Quest (Jo Lethbridge), 10.1kph; Teddy (Susy Goldaire), 8kph 17kms Pleasure Ride Alfie (Rona Wald), 10.3kph; Banjo (Caroline Ellis), 10.5kph; Black Inca (Simon Brown), 11.4kph; Bramble (Lynda Beer), 5.6kph; Brooklyn (VIV Sellwood), 15.1kph; Captain Jack (Claire Sleeman), 7.5kph; Cornagower ‘Ben’ (Charlotte Conlay), 5.7kph; Flame (Helen Mooke), 10.3kph; Freya (Debbie Dearing), 7kph; Gary (Chloe), 6.8kph; Golden Sunshadow (D Sibley), 9.4kph; Hope (Catherine Davey), 12kph; Hugo (Peter Reis), 12kph; Ieschia (Angela Cron), 5.6kph; Jack (Bob Bell), 5.6kph; Jason (Vicky Mather), 10.5kph; Kharrass (Morwenna Chudleigh), 8.5kph; Lady Celeste Polmartin (Jane Jedwab), 12kph; Lilly (Nicky Foulds), 6.5kph; Mac (Caroline Newton), 6.5kph; Miami Fair (Shirley Mudge), 9.4kph; Molly (Rebekah Morris), 5.7kph; Munchkin (Anthony Rowe), 5.6kph; Nice ‘N’ Spicy (Rhian Roberts), 8.2kph; Rafael (Victoria Queen), 9.7kph; Storm Cloud (Gillian Jones), 6.8kph; Terry (Carol Ann), 7kph; Tidal Wave (Jacqui Pyle), 7.6kph; Ting Tang (Charlene Derbyshire), 8.2kph; Tout de Suite (Diana Priestland), 15.1kph; Whoppie (Anne Sleeman), 7.5kp 2 eliminations and 1 retired NORTH NORFOLK - DAY 1 (20/06/2015)

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130kms 2 day Long 2day Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Shoshana (Ann Harrison), 15.2kph Grade 3: Simeric Cassini (Bridie LydonTowle), 12.7kph 120kms 2 day RAF Cranwell 128km 2day GER Grade 2: Emira Bint Letifa (Sally Toye), 11.8kph 1 retired 80kms 2 day RAF Cranwell 128km 2day GER Grade 1: Keen Pleasure (Charles Newman), 13.2kph; Mostafanother R (Charlotte Chadwick), 13.9kph; Reba (Lesley Caswell), 12.8kph; Sigmunt (Tracey Walthall), 13.8kph; Zaferan (Madison Pomroy), 12.1kph Grade 2: Mountedgcumbe Maestro (Janthea Newman), 13.2kph; Tannasg Psyrenkus (Ruth Chadwick), 13.9kph Grade 4: Redwings Milky Way (Keighley Pomroy), 12.1kph Completion: Earl Of Killmurray (Jane Girling), 12.1kph; Same (James McIntosh), 12.1kph 1 elimination 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Khalifa B J (Jacqueline Lloyd), 12.3kph Grade 3: Ballydoolagh Alfie (Jeni Gilbert), 13.8kph; Ghalib Zafir (Emma Martin), 13.8kph Grade 4: Fantasia IV (Tricia Hirst), 11.9kph 2 eliminations 72kms 2 day Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Grade 3: Tommy (Diane Hudson), 13kph 65kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Island Spirit (Molly Button), 13.9kph Grade 4: Eden El Nyhl (Susan Cox), 12.4kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Rowdy Cow Girl (Sally Jones), 13.4kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Il - Divo (Lisa Jackson), 10.6kph Completion: Star (Helene Munro), 9.7kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Djelai (Janet Ivens), 13.4kph; Inde 2 (Janice Morton), 12.9kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bassey (Linda Burrows), 10.2kph; Breton Boy (Elizabeth Rymer), 10.6kph; Iceford Tony (Maria Peckham), 10.6kph Grade 2: Amadea Bint Chatanz (Sally Bird), 10.3kph; Royal Innfusion (Diane Archer), 9.9kp 2 eliminations 32kms Pleasure Ride Bobby (Karen Whittington), 11.6kph; Harry (T Parker), 8.9kph; Hill Billy (Rachel Knight), 16kph; Kingates Gold (Lorraine Sheerin), 11.6kph; Lilys Legacy (Sarah Bird), 11.7kph; Smurf (T Parker), 8.9kph 1 retired 25kms Pleasure Ride Ashquar (Tracey Chilvers), 9.7kph; Redwing Shalico (Glynis Grizzell), 10.1kph; Sam (Deborah Taylor), 9.7kph 2 retired 15kms Pleasure Ride Talula (VIV Bacrae), 7.8kph BOCONNOC - DAY 2 (21/06/2015) 81kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Silver Zourra (Nicola Sherry), 16.4kph 2nd: Desert Kudoss (Ginny Gidley), 16.4kph 3rd: Firebird (Lesley Nott), 14.7kph

4th: Darwin (Tanya Southworth), 14.2kph 5th: Sakeena Sky Zayin (Paul Simmons), 12.5kph 6th: Mirjana (Gill Plumbley), 12.5kph 81kms Graded Endurance Ride Completion: Hs Fayrouz (Joanna Chisholm), 11.3kph 1 elimination 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Meneth Crystal Rose (Carolyn Thomas), 11.6kph Grade 4: Angels Twilight Spirit (Roz Plail), 12.7kph; Khatanga (Linda Barnes), 11.6kph Completion: Valuta (Sj Scrase), 12.7kph 49kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Beewitched (Peta-Jane Field), 14.1kph; River Gypsy (Victoria Ham), 11.8kph Grade 3: Rowberton Raindance (Joy Savage), 11.8kph; T F A Ibn Al Gert (Beverley Jenkin), 12.8kph Completion: Misteltoe (Anne Marvin), 12.8kph 49kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Sheridan (Kay Jones), 12.5kph Grade 3: Pollensa Bay (Kayleigh Mackenzie), 13.5kph Completion: Lucky Lane Cinders (Heather Whiteley), 9.7kph 1 retired 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Rumpus (Laura Quick), 15.6kph Grade 2: Cs Chimera (Zoe Hyslop), 13.8kph; Ieschia (Angela Cron), 13.6kph; Latek (Victoria Mosey), 11kph Grade 3: Duchy Mimosa (Martin Voysey), 13.4kph Completion: Samson (Ann Jobson), 11.2kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Grania (Tina Handley), 11.3kph; Velucius (Juliet Martin), 11kph Grade 2: Tresmeake Bay (Megan Seedhouse), 14.3kph; Yawl Hill Kyla (Kirsty Wiscombe), 10.1kph; Yawl Hill Pollyanna (Liz Cross), 10.1kph Grade 4: Silver Zaanif (Diana Rundle), 11.4kp Completion: Aa Nemesis (Amber Barnicoat), 12kph; Percy (Liz Parks), 9.8kph 4 eliminations 32kms Pleasure Ride Finn (Aine Turley), 8.6kph; Fleur (Annalison Reeves), 14.5kph; Joint Ventre (Annmarie Cleave), 10.4kph; Jubilee (Tara Jones), 9.9kph; Mount Edgecombe Inka’s Gold (Catherine Wood), 11kph; Phat (Maeve Turley), 8.6kph; Roxy (Tabitha Reeves), 14.5kph 2 eliminations 26kms Pleasure Ride Alfie (Caroline Bondi), 9.2kph; Bert (Jessica Holman), 11.2kph; Ebony (Caroline Ivey), 11.2kph; First

By Design (Stephen Blackwell), 10.3kph; Hs Bellina (Ann Farley), 10.3kph; Magriba (Jenny Brimecombe), 9.8kph; Mahboobti (Stephen Slater), 10.3kph; Simba (Pippa Colton-Taylor), 10.4kph; Whisper (Jane Anne Le Messurier), 9.1kph; Wyedean Serena (Beth Hunter), 9.2kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 17kms Pleasure Ride Autumn Star (Mandy Edmonds), 5.7kph; Billy (Hannah Jollie), 7kph; Biscuit (Helen Morgan), 7.7kph; Bonnie (Kathryn Hogg), 6.9kph; Brywennn Blue Sapphire (Polly Jackson), 8.5kph; Collun Treadie (Kareena Hurslew), 8.1kph; Darcy (Lisa Armitage), 8.3kph; Dazzle (Hannah Galvin), 7.6kph; Granger (Rachel Philpott), 7.6kph; Grannabel (Sally Nicholson), 8.5kph; Maddie (Tilly Waters),

7kph; Molly (Kirsty Horton), 7kph; Morris (Jenny Pengellyn), 9.5kph; Moyboon Abbey (Katy Nicholas), 7.4kph; Parsnip (Natalie Burnage), 7.6kph; Pearl (Yssie Galvan), 7.6kph; Polaris Claret (Jasmine Herman), 8.1kph; Polmartin Celeste (Jackie), 6.2kph; Polmartin Cornelius (Georgina Jedwab), 6kph; Polmartin Kubla Khan (Nigel Ede), 6.2kph; Polmartin Rainbow Warrior (Simon Carr), 6.4kph; Polmartin Socrates (Andrea Gibson), 6.2kph; Polmartin Velvet (Tracey Crabb), 6.2kph; Ralph (Susanna Wakeham), 7.1kph; Rocko (Sadie Pearce), 8.1kph; Roxette Curlew Flower (Vera Parker), 5.7kph; Sammy (Sarah Hoskin), 7.4kph; Silver Sasha (Jane Jedwab), 6.4kph; Spike (Louise Wakeham), 8.1kph; Tally-Ho (Rachel Pearce), 9.9kph; Tubby (No Name Given), 9.9kph; Zero (Kerry Toms), 8.3kph 1 retired HELMSLEY (21/06/2015) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aratanes Zeus (Francis Baker), 14.1kph; Doonfellin Khamsin (Nikki Brown), 12.7kph Grade 3: Aratahnes Phoebe (Tessa Kilpatrick), 14.1kph; Just Giles (Tracy Thompson), 12.7kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Ltf Narada (Nicola Bowley), 12kph; Marcus Ibn Gayet (Jean Gilbert), 11.8kph; Shazheen (Karyn Palmer), 11.9kph Grade 2: Hamra Bint Krayaan (Bond Hardman), 12kph Grade 3: Jamyla (Angela Shutt), 12.4kph Completion: Crystal Topaz (Rebecca Pearson), 12.7kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Llanfyllin Roseanne (Caitlin Birkitt), 10.9kph Grade 2: Buzz (Robert Blane), 10.9kph Grade 3: Billy Banks Will I Am (Rachel Mullen), 11.9kph Grade 4: Henry’s Colour Me Crazy (Bella) (Rachel Kidd), 12kph Completion: Flynn (Lucy Walker), 9.8kph; Syrus (Samantha White), 14.4kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Loti Du Caussanel (Robert Newall), 13.2kph Grade 3: Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn Cummings), 14kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Sam I (Karen Hynes), 10.7kph; Wilson’s Dominator (Fiona Kearton), 13.1kph Grade 2: Honey’s Copper Top (Jeanette Bennett), 10.7kph Grade 3: Dwyfor Buster (Jeremy Harland), 13.1kp Completion: Foxfolly Independence (Lucy Coates), 13.1kph 1 elimination 33kms Pleasure Ride A Patchy Joe (Julie Mc Lean), 10.7kph; Bonnie (Ken Miller), 9.8kph; Boy Blue (Nicky Pink), 9.3kph; Clodoald (Clare Thompson), 11.7kph; Kochanski (Amanda Mackin), 11.7kph; Lucy Locket (Angela Hields), 9.8kph; Marmaduke Of York (Mark Kelly), 9.8kph; Painted Lady (Karen Fairbairn), 9.3kph; Rhyfdendigaia Cadno (Sophie Webber), 13.8kph; Skip (L Harrison), 11kph; Tommy (Lisa Walton), 9.8kph 24kms Pleasure Ride Dalewin Beauty (Elizabeth Worthy), 8.6kph; Harboros Apollo (Michelle Stanley), 8.6kph; Penny (Ann Featherstone), 10.8kph; Silver Duchess (Sarah Stanley), 8.6kph; Squiggle (Vicky Twibill), 8.3kph; Suncan Silver Ghost (Sue

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Cunningham), 10.9kph 3 eliminations 18kms Pleasure Ride Alonso (Helen Simpson), 7.7kph; Andrew Prince Of Brecon (Isobel Green), 8.7kph; D J (Isabelle Jones), 6.5kph; I See Nice Sea (Emma Paipala), 7.7kph; Ladarna Of Langley (Edmund MacHolc), 8.5kph; Linnie (C. Lascelles), 6.8kph; Myrtle Of Combebank (Laura-Jane Macholc), 8.5kph; Olly (Tricia Cole), 6.8kph; Shalamar Golden Girl (Angela Carter), 6.8kph; Spirit (Isobel Green), 8kph; Sweep (Chris Miles), 8kph; The Rosco Rumba (Michael Carter), 6.8kph; Turbo (Alison Jones), 6.5kph NORTH NORFOLK - DAY 2 (21/06/2015) 65kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Marjo (Sue Letch), 12.2kph Grade 2: Laity Red Alert (Rosie Marsh), 12.5kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Meiros Victoria Capella (Richard Lowe), 12kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Il - Divo (Lisa Jackson), 10.8kph; Wisespares Tempo (Helen Ganney), 10.7kph Grade 2: Lva Troy (Susan Scarborough), 10.7kph 2 eliminations 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Completion: Djelai (Janet Ivens), 13.9kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Fidus Rahmoon (Helen Legood), 12.4kph Grade 2: Tawmarsh Miel (Lynne Howlett), 12.4kph 32kms Pleasure Ride Hill Billy (Rachel Knight), 11.2kph 1 elimination 25kms Pleasure Ride Ashquar (Tracey Chilvers), 11.3kph; Bevois Bobby (Karen Whittington), 11.5kph; Kilcotty Diamond (Pat Watts), 8.9kph; Kingates Gold (Lorraine Sheerin), 11.5kph; Sam (Deborah Taylor), 11.3kph 15kms Pleasure Ride Bailey (Jennifer Green), 9.3kph; Inidie 2 (Janice Morton), 10.4kph; Island Elina (Molly Button), 14.7kph; Madrilena (Sian Everdew), 6.6kph; Magic (Gary Casheton), 7.4kph; Magpie (Rose Burkitt), 9.3kph; Redwings Shalico (Glynis Grizzell), 7.4kph; Will (J Benoy), 6.6kph TITLINGTON RIDE (27/06/2015) 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Zarkhruv (Constance Newbould), 14.8kph Grade 3: Rud Ruby (Diana Williams), 12.5kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Buzz (Robert Blane), 10kph Grade 3: Billy Banks Will I Am (Rachel Mullen), 12.3kph; Llanfyllin Roseanne (Caitlin Birkitt), 10kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 4: Guisburn Haneef (Alison Ainsley), 12.2kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Linnelwood Digby (Jo Woodford), 11.1kph Grade 2: Forest In Shalla (Julie Rana), 10.7kph 32kms Pleasure Ride Brett (Rachel Pugh), 9.2kph; Kingsmeadowhouse Cairo (Sophie Bell), 9.8kph; Knocknacree Merlin (Rachel Bell), 9.8kph; Quenotte Du Henny (Jan Parker), 11.1kph

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5 eliminations 16kms Pleasure Ride Ard Shelly (Rachel McDonald), 8.3kph; Bella (Jenny Plackett), 6.4kph; Bella (Sharon Morrison), 8.2kph; Biscuit (Judith Allan), 8.3kph; Biscuit (Jessica Greenlees), 8kph; Chico (Katy Carr), 9.3kph; Dene Droll Lass (Fern) (Clare Campbell), 9.7kph; Denver (Lorna Heppell-Bell), 9.3kph; Ensign (Susan Moule), 8.2kph; Eve (Lindsey Chamberlain), 7.1kph; Finn (Andrea Anderson), 8kph; Gold Aramis (Sue Rogers), 7.1kph; Henry (Maureen Wilson), 8.1kph; Indian Ra (Liz Campbell), 8.2kph; Jackie Boy (Vanessa Canham), 7.6kph; Lowlynn Monty (Cheryl Fair), 6.9kph; Molly (Sue Lister), 8.1kph; Ruby (Colin Sykes), 10.4kph; Samboy (Joanna Walton), 8.5kph; Sid (Chloe Waite), 7.1kph; Storm (Terri Harris), 7.6kph; Yogi (Ann Ryder), 6.4kph; Zahibouds Spirit (Caroline Fuller), 9.7kph 3 eliminations FOREMARK RESERVOIR (28/06/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Basford Showman (Amber Sole), 13.2kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 13kph Grade 4: Riyah Raquassah (Karen Corr), 11.8kph Completion: Medraar (Terence Madden), 11.8kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bonnie Safira (Jennifer Doxey), 12.9kph Grade 2: Magners Gold (Jane Wyatt), 12.9kph; St. Flannans Niamh (Gillian Hasberry), 13.1kph; Taaqib (Allyson Sole), 10.8kph Grade 3: Diamond Destiny (Anna Collins), 11.7kph; Flurrie (Jeni Gilbert), 11.5kph; Goyallt Shanco (John Illingworth), 11.5kph; Squire (Gaynor Jones), 11.3kphGrade 4: Amber IV (Lynsey Bainbridge), 10.4kph; Hildith Dancing Dream (Julie Scott), 10.3kph; Ibn Kayeed (Nicholas Tweedie-Smith), 10.2kph; Ima-Gine (Stuart Barkway), 12.2kph Completion: Diamond Flight (Shaun Walsh), 11.3kph; Painted Lady VII (Susan Russell), 10.4kph 3 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aly’s Estrella De Rock (Emma Daniel), 10.4kph; Clonlaras Dubh (Jo Mccormac), 10.7kph; Hilin Dollar (Max Wilson), 11.3kph; Rotherdale Victoria (Jess Smith), 12.2kph Grade 2: Shannon (Philip Cooper), 10kph Grade 4: Ca Jalmeer (Jill Thorburn), 11.3kp 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Oreci De Tenelles (Jeanette Bennett), 11.7kph Grade 3: Ben Shah (Rachel Judson), 11.4kph; Djelai (Janet Ivens), 11kph; Equiloan Phoebes Gold (Larissa Whiley), 11.4kph Grade 4: Sheikh El Badhas (Lesley Caswell), 10.4kph; Woodie Woodpecker (Alicia Reeves), 10.2kph Completion: Irak Ibn Egis (Caitlin Reeves), 10.2kph; Warrens Hill Elanzo (Abigail Taylor), 10.1kph; Warrens Hill Franchezka (Jackie Lockett), 10.1kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Carrbank Daisy May (Lesley Harrison), 10.9kph; Cwmhafod Dylan (Julie Brown), 10.4kph; Golden Pride (Dave Catchpole), 13kph; Kastano Aneksartisia (Carolyn Joesbury), 10.1kph; Maraday Monique (Rachel Tomlin), 9.8kph; Montanna (Ann-Marie Pelc),

10kph; William Bonnie (Steven Bates), 10.1kph Grade 2: Aughnacliffe Patchy (Karen Young), 9.9kph; Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 9.8kph; Hollyhedge Jakarta (Alexandra Rushton), 9.6kph; Itsy (Iona Peat), 13kph; Jigsaw (Claire Parkinson), 13kph; Shakula (Maxine Beck), 10.3kph; Spyros (Suzanne Cruise), 10kph Grade 3: Amazlad Of The Hollies (Jacqueline Rushton), 9.6kph; Hs Emerillon (Sue Box), 10.3kph; Spola From Old Hills (Janet Fentiman), 10kph Grade 4: Brave (Aline Peat), 13kph Completion: Bha Sultan (Linda Cowperthwaite), 11.4kph; Katougel (Denise Darville), 9.6kph; Syrus (Samantha White), 10.4kph 1 elimination 32kms Pleasure Ride Doylan Lacoste’s Gift (Linda Reeves), 10.2kph; Elsie (Gemma Maskell), 6.9kph; Izzy Keen (Vicki White), 10.4kph; Jimmi (Hannah Maskell), 6.9kph; Max ( Clare Hamilton), 9.1kph; Minnie (Connor Kay), 9.1kph; Tennyson (Kieran Kay), 9.1kph 15kms Pleasure Ride Ffaberge (Lorna Gagie), 8.5kph; Fleur (Rachel Williams), 8.6kph; Justin (Jessica Laugharne), 8.5kph; Master Aldato (Margaret Lacey), 8.6kph; Monty (Daniel Williams), 8.6kph HORNSHILL FARM (28/06/2015) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Alfimoon (Alice Beet), 11.9kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Doyenne (Kate Curry), 11.3kph Grade 2: Millie I (Mark Weil), 11.8kph Grade 3: Archer (Leonie Wheeler), 12kph; Solstice Sunrise (Archie Moffat), 13kph; Zahkira (Linda Herriott), 11.7kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bella B (Anja Brandt), 12kph; Jamissiah (Hannah Weeks), 12kph; Rochester (Samantha Brown), 12kph; Sf Ambassadors Amir (Sally-Anne Filtness), 11.7kph; Sparks Will Fly (Deborah Horney), 11.3kph Grade 2: M&S Apaches Blue Eyed Boy (Kym Cookesley), 11.3kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Ltf Kapra C (Paul Henman), 11.1kph; Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 11.4kph Grade 2: Red House Shamil (Trilby Herriott), 10.8kph Grade 3: G F A Dainty Dancer (Pauline Higgs), 10.5kph; Lady Ace (Lynda Maples), 13.1kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Dromasque (Leonie Davenport), 10.7kph; Eba Merlot (Caroline Thompson), 10.7kph; High Hurst Chablis (Abigail Brittain), 11.1kph; Kalish (Richard Allen), 10.8kph; Sweet Siren (Sandra Cavalieri), 10.8kph; Tudor Duke (Raylene Steptoe), 11.4kp Grade 2: Ballinamurra Lucy (Karen Titterington), 11kph; El Azraff Amirah (Judith Yarnold), 9.3kph; Meraldos (Karen Greig), 11.4kph; Quern Arcturus (Nicola Lee-Marshall), 10.8kph Grade 3: Bblack Kashmira (Susan Horne), 9.2kph Completion: Moonshine Just The Business (Joanne Archer), 11.7kph 24kms Pleasure Ride Archie (Michelle Oakley), 10.2kph; Autumn Flame (Fiona Woodham), 7.2kph; Kizzy (Cecilia Harrington), 7.5kph; Lady Of Ithilien (Myfanwy Fagg), 9.2kph; Orlagh (Jane Cook), 8.8kph; Rasikh (Louise Palmer), 8.8kph; Sadie (Paula

Newman), 7.7kph; Scrumpy2 (Hilary Weaver), 9.2kph; Truleigh Harvest Gold (Carol Rose), 7.7kph 1 retired 17kms Pleasure Ride Blue (Christopher Brown), 8.5kph; Gwion (Paula Hodgson), 8.5kph; Kasper (Amy Loft), 7.5kph; Milo (Eveline Gawne), 7.5kph; Sparky (Jan Ames), 7.4kph; Twister (Madeline Petts), 7.4kph; Whatnot (Sarah Mitchell), 10.9kph; William de Conqueror (Clare Brown), 8.5kph THE PIDDLE RIDE (28/06/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 4: Beths Choice (Lynn Harvey), 11.4kph; S G Elegant (Nikki Malcolm), 11.4kph; Vlacq Hadiyah Kayal (Nicola Pell), 11.4kph 1 retired 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Sahir Kashmir (Trena Brock), 11kph Grade 4: Keryel Lotois (Joanna Chisholm), 11kph 45kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Warrens Hill Zhaheen (Liz Ashmead), 12.4kph Grade 3: Ground Kontrol (Susan Rich), 10.7kph Grade 4: Bey Sharim (Anya Langmead), 12kph; Keen Pleasure (Charles Newman), 11.9kph; Surplus To Requirements (Louise Graham), 11.1kph; Valuta (Sj Scrase), 10.9kph Completion: Firyuza (Annette Hansford), 11.5kph; Mountedgcumbe Maestro (Janthea Newman), 11.9kph; Oakleaze Farm Cziko (Louise Rich), 10.7kph; Silver Tariba (Susan Speed), 11.5kph 45kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Yawl Hill Pollyanna (Liz Cross), 11kph Grade 2: Yawl Hill Kyla (Kirsty Wiscombe), 11kph Grade 3: Pollensa Bay (Kayleigh Mackenzie), 10.5kph Completion: Oakleaze Farm Czelo (Sian Dyson), 10.7kph 34kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Solstice Morn (Doug Wilson), 12kph; Druimghigha Shimoni (Christine Nicol), 12kph; Samsara Kabir (Tony Griffin), 13.6kph Grade 2: Broadreed Silver Mist (Nicola Berry), 12.1kph; Hajar Al Kamar (Nicki Smith), 12.2kph; Solomons Ikey (Trish Griffin), 13.6kph Grade 3: H S Exile (Nicola Sibley), 11.7kph; Majestic Omar (Barbara Coombs), 12.9kph Grade 4: Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 11.7kph Completion: Bellindene Magnum (Frances Hall), 11.5kph; Traemar Narnia (Laura Short), 11.1kph 3 eliminations 34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: El Borann (Helen Newton), 11.2kph; Lady On Top (Jane Parker), 10.2kph Grade 2: Krakatau (Dace Sainsbury), 10.4kph; May Blossom (Mandy Brown), 10.2kph; Rosevidney Belle Tiger Doll (Stevie Jones), 10.4kph; Zafhir (Morag Webb), 11.4kp Grade 3: Dontellempike (Charlotte Dicker), 13.2kph; Rannoch Of Stanford (Jeanette Hopkins), 8.7kph; Roberto (Sophia Jenkinson), 12.9kph; Whifflegig (Nuccia Lipscombe), 11.5kph Grade 4: Valiant (Andrea Palmer), 10.4kph Completion: Joe (Mark De Greeff), 9.7kph; Spellbound Oberon (Della Short),

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11.1kph 3 eliminations 28kms Pleasure Ride Aleys Mosaic (Debra Rose), 10.5kph; Cowbridge Joseph (Julie Box), 9.3kph; Crosswinds Bright Spark (Jan Prettejohn), 9.3kph; Danny (Chloe), 9.3kph; Gorgeous George (Chrissie Jones), 6.6kph; Mockbeggar Hazel II (Gemma Sant), 9.3kph; Niaz Al Azhar (Jane Perret), 9.9kph; Pickles (Sarah Davenport), 10.4kph; Riad (Aly Retter), 9.7kph; Sam (Helen MacDonald-Harris), 9.1kph; Tonto (Claire Ryall), 6.6kph 2 eliminations 14kms Pleasure Ride Brownbread Easter Rabbit (Sally Rowe), 8kph; Crimson Star (Michelle Watts), 8kph; Ennis (Sue Thomson), 10.1kph; Junior Bud (Rebecca Elkins), 7.9kph; Leap Of Faith (Julian Langrish), 10.3kph; Quasar de Tregor (Abi Julier), 8.3kph; Questionaire (Lisa Langrish), 10.3kph; Thunderstorn (Nesta Oliver), 7.9kph 2 retired TRAWSGOED (28/06/2015) 45kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Arranberg Mai (Fiona Valentine), 12.2kph; Ibn Al Helal (Anita Gordon), 13.1kph; Lady’s Man (Emily Cooke), 11.5kph Grade 3: Aberllwyd Prince Elky (Claire Pilkington), 12.2kph; Echo I (Fiona Griffiths), 12kph 45kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Pele (Beti Gordon), 13.1kph Grade 3: Poppet (Ronald Watt), 12.2kph Completion: Gaelic Clover (Alice Newby), 11.7kph; Lady Titania (Lise Cooke), 11.5kph 37kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Jabalabyad Azir (Valerie Price-West), 14.1kph; Jamal (Annette Longland), 11.1kph; Touch Of Frost (Hilary Kaye), 12.9kph Grade 2: Zameel (Rachel Lima), 11.5kph Grade 3: Seren (Anne Marshall), 11.8kph; Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 12.9kph Grade 4: D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 10.8kph Completion: My Marco (Amy Theodorou), 11.1kph 1 retired 37kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bianca (Lynn Davies), 10.2kph; Copper Head Road (Rebecca Stapley), 11.7kph; Deliva Crianza (Lindsey Walters), 13.2kph; Diamond Deal (Stephen Roberts), 10.4kph; Marl Joclyn (Laura Robinson), 10.5kph Grade 3: Bella (Sharon Naylor), 10.7kph; Ohran O Feillion (Timothy Jones), 10.4kph; Shadowsfly (Debbie Crothers), 12kph Grade 4: Amani Bint Arazi (Rosemary Cookson), 9kph Completion: Lily Langtree (Kate Gillam), 13.2kph 3 eliminations and 1 retired 29kms Pleasure Ride Jac (Barbara Baker), 11.6kph; Tutti Fruiti (Sarah Williams), 11.6kph 25kms Pleasure Ride Endymion Under And Over (Kate Hill), 9.6kph; Gauffron Spring Boy (Cery Hill), 9.6kph; Gem (Hannah Ivey), 12.8kph; Kasper (Helena Ivey), 9.6kph; Lou Lou (Kim Conroy), 9.6kph; Lucky (Emily Thomas), 12.8kph; Noddy (Ann Ivey), 12.8kph; Pentalar Beth (Sian Hill), 9.6kph; Tammy (Diane), 1 elimination CIRENCESTER PARK - DAY 1 (03/07/2015) 51kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Cardinal Panache (Viv

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Coleman), 12.2kph Completion: Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 12.2kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Oakleaze Farm Cziko (Louise Rich), 13.3kph; Ptolemaeus (Carol Jones), 12.2kph; Tallulah (Rachel Tomlin), 12.5kph; W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp), 12kph Grade 2: Oakleaze Farm Czarena (Louise Rich), 13.3kph; Xanthus (Elizabeth Rowland), 13.2kph Completion: Quantock Willoughby (Charis Denham), 12.7kph 1 retired 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Marl Joclyn (Laura Robinson), 11.5kph; Peponi (Christopher Wray), 11.8kph; S G Spirit Of Essteem (Nikki Malcolm), 10.9kph Grade 2: Boreina (Piers Geddes), 12.5kph; Oakleaze Farm Czelo (Sian Dyson), 13.3kph; Red House Salut (Margaretha Herman), 12.6kph; Southern Comfort (Denise Nancarrow), 12.6kph; Tiffaala (Sally Mellor), 12.7kph Grade 3: Whifflegig (Nuccia Lipscombe), 12.1kph 2 eliminations and 2 retired 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Samsara Kabir (Tony Griffin), 14.4kph; Solomons Ikey (Trish Griffin), 14.4kph Grade 2: Argentina (Rosemary Henderson), 11.9kph Grade 3: Ali Shamahl (Rachael Claridge), 12.4kph; Watibou Coutillas (Alex Tennant), 10.5kph 1 elimination 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bellaboolou (Rachel Spinks), 11.1kph; Blackie (Danielle Glaister), 11.2kph; Dearnebanks Mido (Jim Phillips), 10.9kph; Liquid Desire (Pauline Daley), 12.2kph; Muna Bint Shuwaimeh (Di Lavelle), 11.9kph; Strong Rebel (Paul Daley), 12.2kph; Vlacq Itarille (Judy Hallam), 10.9kph Grade 2: Carolina Kidd (Eileen Devenish), 12.2kph; Gafros Minstral (Jacqui Kedward), 13.6kph; Terenz Ibn Chatanz (Gillian Talbot), 12kph Grade 3: Copper Head Road (Rebecca Stapley), 12.9kph; Katougel (Denise Darville), 10.2kph; Lucky Streich (Michael Bates), 11.1kph; Neco (Bridget Stein), 11.6kph Grade 4: Amani Bint Arazi (Rosemary Cookson), 10.6kph Completion: Ambergambler (Laura Graham), 11.1kph; Cwyrtai Sharif (Jane Smith), 8.1kph; Wildrose Baariq (Donna Taylor), 8.2kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 30kms Pleasure Ride Bordesley Golden Ayanna (Camilla Mascall), 11.9kph; Capitan Cr (Jill Webb), 9.8kph; June (Karen Matthews), 9.8kph; Pendragon (Diana Clark), 11.6kph; Whiteleaze Serenity (Melanie Fauske), 11.5kph 1 elimination 16kms Pleasure Ride Americano de Salvetella (Jacinta Magee), 11.8kph; Bat Aviv (Henrietta Campbell), 8.9kph; Beans (Emily Redman), 8kph; C F Bluebell (Angela Percival), 8.5kph; Inshallah (Lizzie Sales), 8.2kph; Jay (Lindsey Comben), 7.9kph; Just Charlie (Claire Blizzard), 8.5kph; Katie (Catherine Rudenko), 11.8kph; Kolinka Of Dragonmead (Theo Graham), 9.2kph; Mahlakah (Olwen Law), 8.2kph;

Maidendale Legacy (Raylene Steptoe), 9.2kph; Molly (R H Coulan), 9kph; Radhwan (Catherine Morris), 7.8kph; Sharif El Ra (Samantha Howard), 8kph; Teddy Bear (Jean Pritchard), 9kph CIRENCESTER PARK - DAY 2 (04/07/2015) 132kms 2 day Competitive Endurance Ride Multi Day 1st: Silver Zourra (Nicola Sherry), 17.4kph 2nd: Crystal Wissam (Anna Williams), 17.4kph 4th: Spiranthes (Nicholas TweedieSmith), 13.4kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 132kms 2 day Long 2day Graded Endurance Ride: Silver Grade 1: Aurontes (Judy Holloway), 13.6kph Grade 2: River Gypsy (Victoria Ham), 13.4kph Grade 4: Zakhir (Charlotte Fleming), 13.3kph 100kms Competitive Endurance Ride: Denbigh Slate 1st: Sg Anesstasia (Joanna Gibson), 15.2kph 2nd: Pstylistic (Gillian Campbell), 14kph 3rd: Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 13.1kph 4th: Marcus Aurelius (Rebecca Bertram), 13kph 1 elimination 82kms Competitive Endurance Ride: Corinium 1st: Ibn Al Helal (Anita Gordon), 17.7kph 2nd: Desert Kudoss (Ginny Gidley), 17.7kph 3rd: Aberllwyds Another Rose (Susan Higgins), 16.5kph 4th: Warrens Hill Elanzo (Abigail Taylor), 16.1kph 5th: Eas Ka Ching (Nathalie Cambier), 15.7kph 6th: Warrens Hill Kizmet (Alice Loten), 15.7kph 7th: Hs Fayrouz (Joanna Chisholm), 12.8kph 1 elimination 82kms Competitive Endurance Ride: Young Rider CER 1st: Elayla (Katie Bedwin), 15.7kph 2nd: Jurassic (Abigail Chisholm), 12.8kph 1 retired 82kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Lady’s Man (Emily Cooke), 12.7kph Grade 3: Druimghigha Lantana (Abigail Tennant), 12kph Grade 4: A Little Bit Of Magic (Andrea Champ), 12kph; Bobby Q (Shanti Roos), 12.1kph; Colliga Starling (Belinda Stewart), 12.7kph; Ibn Derkisha (Rachael Atkinson), 13.6kph 3 eliminations 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Firebird (Emily Nott), 14.8kph; M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 12kph; Oakleazefarm Czamak (Louise Rich), 13.9kph Grade 2: Darwin (Tanya Southworth), 14.8kph; Gnocchi (Linda Kidd), 12.8kph; Oakleazefarm Czako (Susan Rich), 13.9kph; Surplus To Requirements (Laura Graham), 12.8kph Grade 3: Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 13.7kph; Roundhills Harvest Shine (Heather Evans), 13.9kph Grade 4: Golden Gigolo (Deborah Edmond), 12.4kph; Penhwnllys Seline De Mon (Helen Barrett), 11.5kph Completion: Rowberton Raindance (Joy Savage), 12.8kph

2 eliminations CIRENCESTER PARK - DAY 3 (05/07/2015) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Al Raad Bin Jesra (Christine Smyth), 12kph; Bright Dawn (Abigail Tennant), 12.4kph; Sakeena Sky Zayin (Paul Simmons), 13.9kph Grade 2: Eight Acres Kismet (Alison Robinson), 12.4kph; Hs Etro (Janice Cockley-Adams), 12.3kph; Kalach (Claire Barry), 13.3kph Grade 3: Kalish (Olwen Bryer), 10.9kph; Sas I Feel Flirty (Denise Nancarrow), 14.2kph; Traemar Narnia (Laura Short), 13.7kph Grade 4: Seren Rigel (Rebecca Kinnarney), 13.9kph Completion: Sweet Siren (Alexander Dobres), 10.9kph 1 elimination 66kms Graded Endurance Ride: Bronze Achievement Cup Grade 1: Arranberg Mai (Fiona Valentine), 12.7kph; Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 12.5kph Grade 2: Aa Nemesis (Amber Barnicoat), 13.1kph; Burfield Goodie Two Shoes (Katie Bedwin), 13.8kph; Shaikha Bint Krayaan (Hannah Verkerk), 13.8kph Grade 3: Bint Al Reeh Janoob (Greta Verkerk), 13.8kph; Kristal (Jocelyn Broadhurst), 11.9kph 51kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Alouhn Shecu (Nicki Smith), 14.8kph; Artizana Tah-Zen (Sue Linney), 15.1kph; D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 12.8kph; Zameel (Rachel Lima), 16kph Grade 4: Aakrarbat (Soile Leinonen), 14.1kph 51kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Vlacq Iceni (Anne Walton), 14.2kph Grade 2: Bella B (Anja Brandt), 14.2kph Grade 3: Sheridan (Kay Jones), 12.9kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Melody Meg (Nikki Bailey), 14kph; Ptolemaeus (Carol Jones), 13kph; Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 14.2kph Grade 2: Apollos Tara (Caroline Long), 13.4kph; Fighting On (Rachel Tomlin), 12.3kph; Indian Princess (Karen Jones), 14.4kph; Shafeeq (Karen Roberts), 14kph; Touch Of Frost (Hilary Kaye), Grade 3: Chica Gitano (Alison Knight), 13.2kph Grade 4: Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 12.8kph; Pebbles I (Alison Cook), 14.4kph; Penny Clawd (Belinda Stewart), 16.1kph Completion: Al Akhtal (Sarah Williams), 16.1kph; Merlin III (Bethan Lewis), 12.7kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Pele (Beti Gordon), 12.7kph; Sharloam Bel Bel (Nicola Smith), 13.7kph; Stella II (Sally Lewis), 11.1kph; Tudor Duke (Raylene Steptoe), 12.5kph; Whifflegig (Nuccia Lipscombe), 12.4kph Grade 2: Desya (Ollie Holman), 12.8kph; Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 11.1kph; Reena Screena Star (Coralie Holman), 12.8kph Grade 3: Aces Diamond Gem (Amanda Coldicott), 12.4kph; Llanidan Lambert (Jennifer Allard), 13kph; Meraldos (Karen Greig), 12.5kph Grade 4: Buckland Arizona (Karina McDermott), 14.9kph; Copper Head Road (Rebecca Stapley), 12.4kph; Springfrog (Fenella Lloyd), 12.2kph Completion: Charlie V111 (John Coldicott), 12.4kph; Distance Oasis

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(Elizabeth Whiteley), 12.8kph; Lucky Lane Cinders (Heather Whiteley), 12.8kph 4 eliminations 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aberllwyd Solstice Morn (Doug Wilson), 15.3kph; Cardinal Panache (Viv Coleman), 12.2kph; Druimghigha Shimoni (Christine Nicol), 15.6kph; Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 12.2kph Grade 2: Aussie (Lorraine Brown), 13.3kph; C.S.Khamsin (Elizabeth Ellesley), 14kph; Silver Linnet (Carol Fricker), 14.8kph Grade 3: Cathael Dai Jones (Elizabeth Watts), 11.3kph; Quassy De Joyere (Denise Furse), 15.3kph; Rowberton Raindance (Joy Savage), 14kph Completion: Bellindene Magnum (Frances Hall), 12.7kp 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Dontellempike (Charlotte Dicker), 14.7kph; Ervelough Tomas (Joy Toomer), 12.3kph; Liquid Desire (Pauline Daley), 13.8kph; Maisie (Lucy Hicks), 12kph; Steady Eddie II (Alyson Williams), 11.3kph; Strong Rebel (Paul Daley), 13.8kph Grade 2: Boo (Sherry Webb), 12.5kph; H S Indiana (Janet Machin), 12.8kph; Hs Cicero (Lesley Kennedy), 10.2kph; Mewith Forsure (Gwendoline Pickering), 10.4kph; Prince Of Hope (Kerry Carson), 12.5kph; Va Milotkha (Kimberleigh Roulston-Bates), 11.6kph Grade 3: Blackwell Corn Poppy (Bella Peel), 12.4kph; Rancar Borealis (Renee Patience), 14.2kph; Tia Indie Swirl (Lindsey Watson), 12.5kph Grade 4: Falwen Chantilly (Debra Liveley), 13.9kph; Honey Bunny (Christine Guy), 12.4kph Completion: Gracielo (Khalid Al-Khayat), 13.8kph; Kheilesha (Jessica Macfarlane), 12.3kph; Lacey (Annabelle Lyndon), 12.4kph 1 elimination and 3 retired 30kms Pleasure Ride Bilto (Tiana Billon), 10.1kph; Bordesley Golden Ayanna (Camilla Mascall), 10.8kph; Coco (Jess Griffin), 11.3kph; Sharif El Ra (Samantha Howard), 10.1kph; Solar Flare (Susannah Crichton-Stuart), 12.4kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 12.9kph; Zyta (Gaynor Rose), 11.6kph 2 retired 16kms Pleasure Ride A Royal Streak (Geraldine Morris), 6.5kph; Beano (Emily Redman), 8.6kph; Cf Matilda (Susannah Rowe), 9.1kph; Charlie (Joanna Hall), 9kph; Cwrty Cadno Pahang (Nikki Pearson), 10.5kph; Harry (Dawn Wagstaff), 9.7kph; Mustameeti (Pauline Turner), 6.5kph; Nohilly’s Lad (Rosemary White), 10.7kph; Sharlih (No Name Given), 9.6kph 2 retired 10kms Pleasure Ride Annia Aurelia (Justin Brotherton), 10.7kph; Burwell Bride To Be (Katherine Bertram), 10.7kph

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