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Para Endurance news
Para Endurance news
Endurance GB is delighted to announce that we have been successful in bidding for funding for Para Endurance from the Society of Master Saddlers (SMS) for the next five years. This gives us the security to plan a long-term training and support programme for our Para riders. As in 2022, the SMS are offering similar support to Endurance GB’s Young and Junior Riders, so the Young Rider and Para teams are working together to maximise the impact for both membership groups.
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As with all Para training events, escort riders, crew and carers are also invited to attend and participate. We know how important your support teams are to your success and want to ensure that your whole team has access to the training that they need. All training events are designed to be suitable for all levels.
We have already agreed three dates and locations for events in 2023:
• The first Para Equestrian Endurance training day is to be held on 5 February at the Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Unicorn Centre in Middlesborough, which offers state-of-the-art facilities including an indoor arena and classroom. Robert Blane is coaching and we will also be offering individual assessment and training sessions on ‘Blackberry’, the Centre’s horse-riding simulator. Both mounted and unmounted sign-up options are available.
• Para Camp this year will be held on August 1-4 2023 at Olwen Law’s beautiful yard near Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire. The facilities are superb and set in glorious countryside. We already have Clare Gangadeen from RiderCise booked to head up a varied and exciting programme of coaching and talks. We will also be able to enjoy rides out on the endurance tracks on the farm. Make a note of the date now – it’s going to be a fantastic four days!
• Last but very much not least, the Southern Para training day is planned for 4 November at Stretcholt Equestrian Centre near Bridgwater, Somerset. The venue has amazing facilities, and we have big plans for a very exciting day’s programme.
We look forward to seeing you all at one or more of these events, which are all heavily subsidised by the SMS grant fund. Further planning to build on what we achieved in 2022 is ongoing, so keep your eyes peeled for future announcements.
