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Baileys Cashback Bonanza!
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COMPETITIONS & TRAINING NEWS
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Events & Training coming up this season - Dont forget to logon today!
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John Lassetter Training Clinics Announced
We are pleased to announce the first two training dates with world-renowned
rider and trainer John Lassetter at Haynes in Bedfordshire.
Monday 1st March 2010 & Monday 5th April 2010.
45 minute individual sessions are available throughout the day for all
dressage enthusiasts whether you are interested in riding for pleasure
or serious about reaching Grand Prix!
The clinics provide the opportunity to bring your own horse and take
advantage of John’s vast experience to help you progress towards your own goals.
Clinics will take place indoors on a surface.
Sessions cost £62 including school hire (£25 deposit required upon booking,
balance payable on the day). This is a unique opportunity for one to one
training and places will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis.
Please book early to avoid disappointment. For further information and bookings
please contact Organiser Di Barrett on 07711 169049
Please see the attached flyer for full details and booking Information.
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Cross Country Performance and Safety Workshops 2010
INDOOR WORKSHOPS
These full days are highly educational, inspiring and great fun. All levels of
horse and rider are catered for and grouped accordingly. The Workshops include: Theory, Course Walking, Understanding horse and rider fitness,
Rider awareness and responsibility, Mental preparation for the competition rider,
Rider DVD analysis at different fences, Riding - Improving technique, pace and
speed to different types of simulated XC fence.
Date & Venues....
7 February Hoplands Hampshire
13 February Vale View Leicestershire
16 February West Wilts Wiltshire
18 February Richmond North Yorkshire
19 February Osbaldeston Lancashire
20 February Hartpury College Herefordshire
Date tbc Howe Country Centre Scotland
Cost £75 rider £35 non rider
*NEW FOR 2010*
B.E. PREPEARED - Evening Classroom Presentations
Understanding horse and rider fitness, Competition planning,
Qualifications, Moving up to the next level, Understanding course walking,
Rider rep. and disciplinary system, Doping issues, DVD rider analysis
Date & Venues....
24 February Bishop Burton College East Yorkshire
4 March Hartpury College Herefordshire
Cost £20 on the door £15 in advance £10 for students
Outdoor Workshops dates including the new 2*plus day and two day summer
camps available soon. Please see
www.coachingdt.com or ring 07702 309547 for more information.
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The NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships
NAF are thrilled to announce that they have taken the title sponsorship of the 2010 British Dressage Winter Championships.
The exciting culmination of the winter dressage season, will be known as the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships, and will take place from 7th to 11th April at the outstanding Hartpury College venue.
More than eight hundred horse and rider combinations will compete over the five days of national competition, with classes at every level from Preliminary to Intermediare 1. The two flagship competitions will run on the glamorous Gala evenings – the Magic Prix St Georges Freestyle Championship will take place on Friday 9th April, while the Superflex Intermediare 1 Freestyle Championship will be held the following evening. On both evenings, the main classes, which attract some of the best dressage riders in the country, are supported by a full programme creating a wonderful line up of entertainment for every dressage enthusiast on each date.
Says Tracey Lloyd, Sponsorship Manager, NAF, “We are delighted to become associated with the Winter Championships, a show that is without doubt one of the most prestigious competitions of the British Dressage calendar.
We have sponsored the Prix St Georges Freestyle for a number of years. Now, to extend our support to the Intermediare I Freestyle and, take on the overall title sponsorship gives us great pleasure. Not only are we are pleased to give more support to the increasingly popular discipline of dressage, this agreement also allows us the opportunity to say thank you to many more of our loyal consumers. As sponsors, we intend to take a very pro-active role and speak to as many competitors, supporters and dressage horse owners as we can. We are greatly looking forward to being so much more involved with British Dressage and the Championships!”
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Rider Development Opportunity for 2010
Scotts of Thrapston, in partnership with Carlton Horse Trials, is offering TWO lucky riders a place on a
new rider development programme being launched in 2010.
Scotts is keen to get involved with local Eventers, at grass roots level, to encourage training that
helps riders enjoy their sport safely and who are keen to improve their standards and skills, hence
the development of this new opportunity.
What does the programme involve?
Focusing on amateur Eventers, the programme is aimed at offering two riders the opportunity of
priority, half price places in clinics run by Nick Turner and Caroline Moore, both part of the BE
Coaching Development Team, as well as branded clothing and free entry to Carlton Horse Trials.
How do I apply to get on the programme?
An application form is available for downloading below or by contacting Sara
Tusting, Carlton Cross Country telephone 01234 720320 www.carltoncrosscountry.co.uk. You will
need to complete this as fully as possible and return by the closing date of Wednesday 10th March
and send to Carlton Cross Country, Hill House, Carlton MK43 7ND.
All applications will be reviewed by the coaching staff at Carlton. Two lucky riders will be chosen to
form the Scotts’ squad and can choose which clinics to attend, to suit their schedules.
What will be expected of me?
If you are one of the winners, you will be required to:
Take part in two cross country training clinics being held at Carlton Cross Country
between March and July 2010, the Event training clinic on 24th & 25th June 2010 as
well as one of two course walks on 30th July or 1st August 2010.
Contribute 50% of the cost for the above clinics.
Compete at Carlton Horse Trials 31st July or 1st August 2010.
Write an informal diary that could be used on the Scotts and Carlton websites and social
media pages giving updates on preparations for clinics and competitions
Wear clothing provided by Scotts of Thrapston & Hill House for training clinics.
Agree to being photographed and for those photographs to be used for promotional
purposes including printed material, websites and PR.
Agree to have your name published for promotional purposes.
[ CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM ]
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British Horse Society Horse Owner’s Certificate - Level 1 Intensive Training
Alison Kenward BHS II SM regd will guide you through
the course and help you to discover
more about horses and how to care for them.
Class room led course with opportunity for practical
session with Alison’s friendly horses.
Midweek and weekend courses available starting in February 2010.
Call or email for more information or to book your place.
Tel: 0777 207 5118,
alison.kenward@btinternet.com
Group limited to ten.
Complete cost inc exam fee £105.
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Support The Brooke and Win a WEG Goody Bag!
As sponsors of the Feed Area of Equine Affairs’ Shopping Centre, as well as UK Feed Partner
to the FEI World Equestrian Games, Baileys Horse Feeds are supporting research into the feed
buying habits of UK horse owners. We’d be grateful for just 5 minutes of your time to complete
a survey, which can be reached by clicking on the link below, and for each survey completed,
£1 will be donated to Baileys’ chosen charity, The Brooke. When you’ve answered all the
questions, leave your contact details and you’ll be entered in the draw to win one of three
World Equestrian Games Gift Bags.
All data gathered will be held in the strictest confidence and will not be passed to any third
parties.
Please click here to be complete the survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J5QRHXC
Thank you for your help, we will let you know the results, via Equine Affairs, in due course.
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WATCH THE EDWARD GAL MASTERCLASS!
Watch the legendary Edward Gal's fascinating masterclass from Olympia 2009.
Here Edward shares some of his training secrets aboard Moorlands Totilas' half sister, Sisther de Jeu, a ten-year-old mare by Gribaldi.
H&C also caught up with Edward for an exclusive interview.
Click here to watch the Masterclass!
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EVENTING TRAINING DAYS WITH TINY CLAPHAM
Training in show jumping & cross country All-weather show jumping
& All-weather cross country including water complex.
Dates are:
Wednesday 3rd & 10th February 2010
Tuesday 16th February 2010
Wednesday 24th February 2010
Wednesday 3rd March 2010
For further information please logon to Equine Affairs or contact Mrs Sarah Watson
Email: sarahhunterslodge@btinternet.com
Tel: 01476575016 / 07725145 038
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LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE – RIDE SAFER AND BETTER
Petplan Equine is once again delighted to be sponsoring Lucinda Green’s X-C the Safe Way clinics in 2010. The clinics are designed to teach riders the skills to ride safely and effectively across the country. Petplan Equine is dedicated to finding ways to help riders gain maximum enjoyment from their horses as safely as possible.
Lucinda Green is the only rider to have won Badminton six times on six different horses and she has also won an Olympic team silver medal and two individual European Championship gold medals to add to her list of achievements. Her clinics reflect her passion for giving riders the benefit of her experience to help them understand the way horses think and react while tackling a cross country course.
“With more and more people coming into eventing, I am keen to help B.E. in their desire to enable people to have the fun and feel the safe while riding cross country.
Learning how your horse thinks and being ready, through your balance, for every unexpected eventuality, are two vital ingredients that are critical to the success of cross country riding from the lowest to the highest level. It is that understanding that I endeavour to develop in my clinics.”
The clinics take place in locations around the country over one or two days and can be tailored to suit riders of all standards. To take part both horse and rider should be happy jumping a course of at least 2’6” – 2’9”. Each clinic involves a session working with poles and stands before heading out onto the cross country course. Lucinda shares her winning skills and techniques to help riders ride a cross country course to the best of their and their horse’s ability.
One day Clinics
February 17th, Boomerang, Berks
February 19th, Boomerang, Berks (British international pony team candidates only)
March 9th, Stockland Lovell, Somerset
March 16th, Crown Farm, Oxfordshire
March 31st, Ely, Cambridgeshire
April 1st, Norfolk
May 6th, Ledbury, Herefordshire
July 13th, Ely, Cambridgeshire
September 8th, Ledbury, Herefordshire
Two day Clinics
February 22nd & 23rd, Coombelands, Sussex
February 25th & 26th, Downlands, Wiltshire
March 1st & 2nd, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
March 3rd & 4th, Arena UK / Newton, Nottinghamshire
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Tri-Zone REACT Training Clinics Winter 2009/2010
The Second Coaching Development Team (CDT) offers the inexperienced and grass root riders top class training. Trainers at the Tri-zone REACT Clinics will be Olympic Medadists Jeanette Brakewell and Tiny Clapham with Ros Morgan, Simon Lawrance, Sue Edwards, Milly Tonks, Sue Ringrose, Caroline Creighton, Jonathan Chapman, Jo Marsh Smith and Charlotte Bathe.
The Tri-zone REACT Clinics will take place over the winter 2009/2010. REACT brings together the three phases of Eventing and aims to show how they interact with each other, our purpose is to get pupils to learn to REACT to a situation and in turn this will make the horse and rider more responsive, therefore, safer. One and a half hours of ridden instruction will be followed by a Class room session, in-corporating DVD/Video analysis and theory. There will be a maximum of six riders per session, with two trainers in attendance at each of the indoor venues.
DATE |
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COACHES |
6/02/2010 |
BURY FARM, SLAPTON, BUCKS |
JONATHAN CHAPMAN |
06/02/2010 |
CHESTON FARM, WRANGATON, DEVON |
MILLIE TONKS, SUE EDWARDS |
16/02/2010 |
RODBASTON, PENKRIDGE, STAFFS |
ROS MORGAN |
16/02/2010 |
SNEC, OATRIDGE, ECCLESMACHAN, WEST LOTHIAN |
JEANETTE BRAKEWELL |
17/02/09 |
OVERA FARM STUD, LARLING, THETFORD, NORFOLK |
TINY CLAPMAN |
27/02/2010 |
BRIDGEND, PENCOED, WALES |
CAROLINE CREIGHTON |
27/02/2010 |
HARGATE ARENA, HILTON, DERBYS |
CHARLOTTE BATHE |
27/02/2010 |
LINCS RURAL ACTIVITES CENTRE, KENWICK HILL, LOUTH, LINCS |
SUE RINGROSE |
2/03/10 |
CROWN FARM, ASCOTT UNDER WYNCHWOOD, OXON |
SIMON LAWRANCE |
7/3/10 |
PRIORY FARM, BEECH HILL, READING , BERKS |
JO MARSH SMITH |
For further information please logon to Equine Affairs or contact Mrs Sarah Watson
Email: sarahhunterslodge@btinternet.com
Tel: 01476575016 / 07725145 038
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2009 KBIS National Convention: Sellout crowd enjoyed top talent
Over two thousand people converged on Addington Manor Equestrian Centre over
the weekend to see the world famous dressage rider and trainer Jean Bemelmans
(pictured) train some of Britain’s top combinations at the KBIS British
Equestrian National Convention. Jean was impressed with what he saw and
predicted a great future for the sport of dressage in Britain, even describing
Carl Hester and Sasha Stewart’s Uthopia as Britain’s answer to Totilas.
First to go was Emile Faurie on Katie Byrom’s six-year-old stallion Samba Hit
lll. Jean commented that a young horse with such a big frame needs to be
ridden low and deep, and to learn to carry itself. Afterwards Emile commented “It’s good for people to see that it’s not always easy. He’s a very green, very inexperienced six-year- old and he’s never been in this kind of environment before, Jean helped him to go much better.” |
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Lara Griffith was riding Dawning Hopes, a twelve-year-old Danish mare by Blue
Hors Silvermoon, owned by Hilary Sawyer and Leonie Porter. Jean Bemelmans told Lara that her horse should be more in front of her and told her: “Ride uphill, she has to be in front of your leg. You need to do lots of transitions to improve the expression of the horse.”
Maria Eilberg was riding her brother Michael’s horse Torino. Jean thought
Maria should sit deeper in the horse and keep pushing for more. With Amy
Stovold and MacBrian, a twelve-year-old Swedish bred gelding, Jean saw a lot to like describing him as “ the right type of horse for the work with nice expression.”
Jean Bemelmans also rode his Grand Prix stallion Lanciero, who he explained
can be very naughty! He showed how he warmed him up every day at home. Then Jean amused the audience by showing them a “game” he likes to play by turning round and touching the horse’s tail. “The most important thing I have is an independent seat and body control over my own body.” He explained that he never rides with a whip generally because the horse must be obedient and listen to the leg. Lanciero was very fresh and put in a few kicks and bucks, “At least you have seen that it’s not just you that has problems, we all have problems every day too. Up to PSG anyone can do it but Grand Prix is an art, as in life you need a little bit of luck!”
Current National Champion Carl Hester was riding Sasha Stewarts eight-year
old Dutch stallion Uthopia. Jean found very little to criticise and went on
to say that he can’t teach Carl much. Summing up Jean described Uthopia as
Britain’s answer to Totilas, Carl said; “It’s a tall order to live up to and
a hell of a responsibility, but I’m very proud of how he’s turned out –
I’ve had him since he was four.” (Courtesy of British Dressage) |
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The Champions Tour - Geoffs & Olivers Big Night Out!
Geoff Billington and Oliver Townend have teamed up to organise 2 series of fun, informative and
entertaining lecture demonstrations. The 14 venues will be split into one week at the end of January.
Tickets and all other information will be available from the dedicated tour website,
www.thechampionstour.co.uk,
and also will be on sale direct from each venue.
Tickets will be priced as follows: Adult: £20 (Ireland 22), Student/OAP/Concession: £15 (Ireland
17), Family Ticket (2 adults/2 children): £50 (Ireland 55).
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British Eventing brings you Baileys JAS Eventing for the 2010 winter season
British Eventing supported by Baileys Horse Feeds are delighted to bring JAS back for a tenth year in 2010. This could be your chance to get some valuable pre-season show jumping and cross county practice (held indoors). The top ten in each of the four classes (BE90, BE100, Novice & Open) will qualify for the prestigious finals to be held at Addington Manor in Bedfordshire on Saturday 27th February.
The ever-popular winter series, which this year is very generously sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds, returns to Merrist Wood in Surrey on Sunday January 17th for the first of 11 qualifiers at 8 different venues being held around the country.
Equine Affairs members can view all dates & schedules online.
You do not have to be a BE member to enter but you will need to register you and your horse with us before entering. Registration is easy and free via the BE website or you can apply via the BE office.
Entries open on 29th December so make it your New Year’s Resolution to enter one of the qualifying rounds! Entry Fees are £22 for BE members, £27 for non-members and the Start Fee is just £4.
Holly Farr, JAS Organiser said, “I am delighted that Baileys Horse Feeds have agreed to sponsor JAS next year. The series is also supported by Jump 4 Joy, Horse Mart and Patey Hats and we thank them all for their generous support of this long-running popular series.
“We look to forward to welcoming regular and new competitors alike. Remember; the emphasis will be on style, not on speed!” |
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British Eventing brings you NAF Five Star Jump Training 2010
Following an extremely successful 2009, this very popular series is back for 2010! Bigger and better than ever, the series will be starting in January and will run through to April, with 11 qualifying rounds covering the country from Somerset to Ayrshire, ensuring that Jump Training remains a truly national series.
NAF Five Star Jump Training offers the rider the unique combination of training, advice and support from BE accredited coaches, within a competitive framework. For the 2010 series, participants will be placed in two age groups, those between the ages of 12 and 18 (Juniors) and those over the age of 18 (Seniors). From each of the series qualifiers, the five best placed junior* and five best placed senior* riders from each of the BE 90 and BE100 class will be invited to attend the 2010 Jump Training final, to be held at Weston Lawns on 18th April 2010.
Equine Affairs members can view all dates & schedules online.
British Eventing Jump Training is open to all riders (whether BE Members or not) who have reached the year of their 12th birthday or older. Participants must be mounted on a horse/ pony over 142cms and aged four or over.
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Equine Affairs Online Entries -
UK's Leading Secure Online Entries System
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Members - your entry
forms will auto fill and the event will be entered into your diary.
You & the Secretary will receive an
email confirmation of your entry.
Your money goes direct into the Centre/Secretaries Bank Account.
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Online Entries coming soon for Lavant House Stables, W Sussex |
Lavant House Stables, W Sussex
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Online Entries coming soon for Draycott House, Derbyshire |
Draycott House, Derbyshire
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Online Entries coming soon for Manor Grange Stud, W Yorks |
Manor Grange Stud, W Yorks
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Online Entries taken for Bury Farm EC, Bucks |
Bury Farm EC, Bucks |
Online Entries taken for Aspley Guise Riding Club |
Aspley Guise Riding Club, Beds/Bucks |
Online Entries taken for Summerhouse EC, Glocs |
Summerhouse EC, Glocs
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Online Entries taken for Wellington Riding, Hamps |
Wellington Riding, Hamps
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Online Entries taken for Richmond EC, Yorks |
Richmond EC, Yorks
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Online Entries taken for Hill House XC, Beds |
Hill House Events
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Online Entries taken for Weston Lawns EC, Warw |
Weston Lawn Events |
Online Entries taken for Manor Farm EC, Cambs |
Manor Farm EC Events |
Online Entries taken for Merrist Wood College, Surrey |
Merrist Wood Events |
Online Entries taken for Barleyfields EC, Derbyshire |
Barleyfields Events
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Online Entries taken for: Milton Keynes, Bucks |
MK EC Events |
Online Entries taken for: Golden Cross EC, W Sussex |
Golden X Events
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Online Entries taken for Bromyard EC, Herefordshire |
Bromyard Events
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CONTRIBUTION TABLE
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Are you in the running this year? Its not too late to start earning points...
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Natural Animal Feeds, sponsors of the Equine Affairs Rider Contribution Table, will be
awarding our 2009 winners with £100 worth of NAF products,
a Free Nutritional Analysis by a NAF Nutritionist and more.
Earning points couldnt be simpler - just tell us what we are missing or need to improve and we give you points!
Click here to see whos leading this years table
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PRODUCT NEWS
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New Products on the market...
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Haylage Balancer - newly launched by NAF....
Latest thinking indicates a strong need to balance the haylage rich diet. This is why NAF have launched Haylage Balancer - it could just be the answer to your prayers…
What is Haylage Balancer?
An advanced, totally natural, nutritional support formula developed to help restore the balance of your horse's haylage rich winter diet, for as little as 31p per day.
Key, active ingredients of Haylage Balancer include:
Antacids - to neutralise excess acids in the gut and help reduce gastric imbalance.
Digestive clay - to absorb excess acids and slow down the passage of food through the gut.
Live probiotic yeasts - to encourage efficient digestion & help eliminate irritable gut and maintain condition.
Herbal complex - to help soothe and settle the gut.
Broad spectrum vitamins & minerals - to rebalance the nutritional shortfall of the high fibre diet.
Haylage Balancer is available from you local NAF stockist. RRP’s: 1.8kg (30 days supply): £16.95; 3.6kg (60 days): £23.40; 9kgs (150 days): £46.50.
For further please call the NAF Freephone Line: 0800 373 106 or log on to www.naf-uk.com
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