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Wednesday, May 23, 2012


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May 23, 2012
    To clarify the FEI ruling that British Showjumping have adopted and are now adhering in respect of Horse Boots for specific production classes please find below the detailed specifications. For Talent Seekers, Newcomers, Foxhunter (effective 24th April 2012 and onwards) in addition to all Age Classes...
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May 23, 2012
    Competing for the fourth year at the FEI 5* International Show at La Baule in France, the British Para-Showjumping riders, which were three strong, secured solid placings in their respective classes.   Highest placed in his Grade was Toby Bevins from Wiltshire with his own Askan Van...
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May 23, 2012
    Following a competitive year of qualifying, the Tri-Zone Airlite Senior Discovery Regional Final held on Sunday 20th May 2012 at Summerhouse Equitation Centre in Gloucestershire attracted entries from over 65 eligible horse and rider combinations, all hoping to claim their Championship Final qualification.    Riders flocked from...
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Somerset & Bristol Junior Academy Summer Training Evenings
May 06, 2012
  Are being held by kind permission of Alison Frost at Elm Tree Farm, Southwick Road, Mark, Somerset, TA9 4LH   With Jonathan Bowman doing the coaching. The dates are:   Thursday 24th May - 5.30pm Thursday 7th June - 6.00pm Wednesday 11th July - 5.30pm ...
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DAVID BROOME EVENT CENTRE SHOW THIS WEEKEND
May 02, 2012
      The David Broome Event Centre are pleased to inform everyone hoping to compete at their show, which incorporates the Youth Viewing Trials, that the event will be going ahead despite the weather that we have all had to endure.  As a result of...
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SWSJC SHOW CANCELLED THIS WEEKEND
April 25, 2012
Regretfully, because of the inclement weather recently experienced, and further predicted over the coming week, the Council have decided to cancel the show planned for 28th & 29th April 2012. We know quite a few of you were planning on entering on the day,...
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Dorset Academy Launch Date Announced
April 23, 2012
CALLING ALL DORSET MEMBERS We are launching the Dorset Academy both Junior and Senior on Thursday May 3rd  at 7pm with a fun evening at The Pavilion, Dorset Showground, West Stour by kind permission of the Trim family.  All members from Dorset or neighbouring Counties...
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Gloucestershire’s Elizabeth Hammond Wins the March NAF Shining Star Award
April 23, 2012
       Young showjumper, 16-year-old Elizabeth (Lizzie) Hammond from Berkeley, Gloucestershire, has been awarded the NAF Shining Star Award for March for her commitment and advances in British Showjumping.    Lizzie was nominated for the NAF Shining Star Award by lead coach for the Gloucestershire Junior Academy, Nicky Florence,...
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April 12, 2012
 Rob Hoekstra, World Class Performance Manager for Showjumping has announced his squad that will represent Great Britain at the opening leg of the 2012 FEI Top Level Nations Cup in La Baule, France on the 10-13th May. The squad will consist of: Warwickshire based Nick Skelton...
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Do you own or ride a retrained racehorse?
March 30, 2012
      British Showjumping and Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) are pleased to announce that the Retraining of Racehorses Recognition Awards and Regional Champion Awards will be continuing into 2012, giving owners and riders a chance to win the £2,500 monetary award that is up for grabs.  ...
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS & RENEWALS
March 26, 2012
      Please be aware that as of 1st April 2012, memberships/registrations will no longer be valid from the postmark date so please ensure application forms are received in time for your competition schedule.   Memberships/registrations will only become valid once written confirmation has been received from British Showjumping...
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Devon Area Training
March 22, 2012
‎12th April 2012 - Devon Area training is being held with Ros Morgan at Bicton Arena. The sessions will be held on the all-weather arena with a full set of show jumps. Open to Seniors and Juniors but will be split. Only £25 !!! Contact James Johnson for further info and bookings on:...
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March 22, 2012
      Jessica Mendoza, riding her mother Sarah’s Classic Highfly shone in the third qualifying competition at The Hand Equestrian Centre, Somerset for the jointly sponsored Team Murka and World Class Programme U23 British Championship Final that will take place at the London International Horse Show, Olympia...
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Considered a career with British Showjumping?
March 13, 2012
      British Showjumping are recruiting for candidates who may wish to undertake an officially recognised National Apprenticeship Service in Business Administration or Customer Service.   If you are aged between 16-24years old and keen to earn whilst you learn, then the Apprenticeship programme could be for you.  The...
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March 01, 2012
      Do you have the exceptional talent and dedication to ride and win at Olympic or Paralympic level? Are you are aged between 14 - 30 and eligible to ride for Great Britain & Northern Ireland?  If so, the Equestrian World Class Development Programme needs you.   The...
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Devon Area AGM
February 29, 2012
The Devon Area AGM is being held on Monday March 5th at the Exeter Court Hotel, Kennford, EX6 7UX. It start at 7.30pm and all members are welcome to attend.
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Bristol and Somerset AGM
February 29, 2012
The Bristol & Somerset AGM is being held on Thursday 8th March, 8pm at Badgworth Arena. By kind permission of Jane Vosper and family.  All Members are welcome. Please come and support your new area rep.
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Charlotte Lee Gains Prestigious NAF 5* Award
February 24, 2012
Charlotte aged 20 years, from Stoborough in Wareham, Dorset, is a University student in her final year of a three year Equine Science degree course at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire. She has the added bonus of being able to keep her current horse Zarina a 7...
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NAF Shining Star goes to Jasmine Punter
February 24, 2012
Jasmine, who is a member of the Wiltshire Junior Academy is already a very talented horse woman. Always keen to improve her skills and knowledge she has attended nearly all of the Junior Academy coaching sessions and is currently working her way through the NAF...
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February 24, 2012
Devon - Devon AGM, March 5th 2012 at Exeter Court Hotel. 7.30pm start, all welcome. Somerset - Somerset AGM, March 8th 2012 at Badgworth Arena. 8pm start, all welcome. - Somerset Area winter show 24th/25th March at Stretcholt, Bridgwater. Visit www.bsarea48.org/ for more details Wiltshire ...
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Dorset Area Awards Presented At AGM.
February 24, 2012
The Dorset Area AGM was held on Thursday January 26th at the Chase Hotel, Shaftesbury, and chaired by Robin Longland with the support of his committee. John Tuff made the journey up from his Devon home to give us a regional report and keep us...
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Somerset Area Awards Ball Finds New Venue.
February 24, 2012
Somerset members enjoyed a fun night at their annual  Awards Ball, which this year was held at The Rookery Manor. Thanks must go to Area Representative Katie Pike and Kirstie Pearce for organising this popular event and the awards went to: JUNIOR NOVICE 1....
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International Bulletin 73
February 22, 2012
Congratulations to…..   David McPherson who finished in first (Silver Exchange II) and second (Leonitas) places in the $25,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship in Wellington, Florida at the weekend.   Tina Fletcher riding Lady Pauline Harris’ Unique IX who finished in second place in the $30,000 WEF Challenge Cup in...
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The January NAF Shining Star goes to Jasmine Punter
February 03, 2012
      Jasmine, who is a member of the Wiltshire Junior is already a very talented horse woman. Always keen to improve her skills and knowledge she has attended nearly all of the Junior Academy coaching sessions and is currently working her way through the NAF Five...
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British Showjumping Rules On Micro-Chipping And Flu Vaccinations
January 24, 2012
    Micro-chipping Effective from 1st April 2012, all NEWLY registered horses and ponies competing in National competitions must be micro-chipped.  Horses that are currently registered with British Showjumping will not be required to be micro-chipped at this stage.    Flu Vaccinations Effective from 1st April 2012, flu vaccinations will be mandatory...
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Dorset Area AGM
January 16, 2012
The Dorset Area AGM is to be held at The Royal Chase Hotel, Shaftesbury on Thursday, January 26th 2012at 7pm. All Dorset members are welcome.
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Dorset Rider Gains NAF 5 Star Performance Award.
January 16, 2012
Charlotte Lee from Stoborough in Wareham, Dorset, is a University student aged 20 in her final year of a 3 year Equine Science degree course at Hartpury in Gloucester. She has the added bonus of being able to keep her current horse Zarina a 7yr old...
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January 10, 2012
    British Showjumping is pleased to be announcing their support of an additional* charity for 2012 following the support, care and treatment that Olympian Tim Stockdale received during his time at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (RJAH) in Oswestry. ...
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January 10, 2012
    Rosette suppliers are invited to quote for the supply of rosettes to British Showjumping for the forthcoming year. The deadline for quotations to be received is Tuesday 17th January and an Invitation to Quote document is available upon request for suppliers that may...
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www.soundriding.com offer members a discount on their 2-Way Personal Trainer
November 11, 2011
        Unlike a traditional walkie-talkie, the Personal Trainer 2-Way Audio System offered by Soundriding allows to people to instantly communicate clearly with each other up to 400 metres away.   The system can be used by a non-technical person, set up in about 2 minutes and is extremely...
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November 05, 2011
      British Showjumping have formed a partnership with accredited work-based training provider Haddon Training to provide formal work-based programmes and apprenticeships. The core focus of this partnership is to assist individuals,who have opted to work within an equestrian environment, gain formal qualifications which may assist them in...
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British Showjumping Coaches' Conference 2011
October 25, 2011
The Conference for the South West will take place at Hartpury College On Wednesday December 7th 2011 from 9.30am-5.00pm Members: £20 Non-members: £25 To book your place please contact Michaela Darby: Tel: 02476698828 Email: michaela.darby@britishshowjumping.co.uk
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Support British Showjumping....
October 21, 2011
  A reminder that British Showjumping are currently inviting applications from individuals interested in becoming Stewards. This Voluntary position will involve working closely with the Regional Development Officers and visiting Shows to act as a point of contact for Members. This is a great way of putting...
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Free training sessions available at Badgworth Arena !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 17, 2011
      Riders are required to be coached by the UKCC level 2 course candidates under the guidance of Pat Crann and Lynn Bevin. The course is being held at Badgworth Arena, Axbridge, Somerset Monday 7th November – Group sessions (maximum 3) from 1.00pm to 3.00pm Tuesday 8th November – Individual sessions...
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Wiltshire Rider wins Shining Star Award
October 16, 2011
      A belated congratulations to Aneeka  Twenty One year old Aneeka Moody joined the Area 42 Junior academy training sessions in the spring and was nominated for this award by coach Nicky Florence.   Nicky coaches Aneeka both at Junior Academy sessions and private lessons and has found her to...
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Change of Ownership
October 13, 2011
www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/media/news/change-of-ownership        As of the 1st October 2011 British Showjumping has introduced a change of ownership fee to assist both members and prospective members wanting to compete at affiliated level with their new horse or pony.   It will now cost just £10 to change the ownership of the...
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Could you be a British Showjumping Steward?
October 13, 2011
  As part of a new initiative, British Showjumping is delighted to invite applications from interested individuals who would be able to represent the sport as a British Showjumping Steward.   This voluntary role will involve attending British Showjumping Competitions, being available as the first point of contact...
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October 10, 2011
  If you are a UK student just beginning your second or final year as an undergraduate, why not apply for a three month internship to Virginia Tech? The students who have written the best 3,000 word paper based on a piece of research focusing upon the...
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September 03, 2011
      Voting has now gone live for the 2011 British Showjumping Awards Ball. There are three categories which allow you, as members, to vote on who you think deserves the title. The categories are as follows:   British Showjumping Members Personality of the Year British Showjumping Members...
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September 02, 2011
  Tara Byrtt and My Little Tinker from Kewstoke Somerset won the SJA Services National Primary 128cms Championship at the Cushionbed British Showjumping Championship on Wednesday morning. Having won the Tiny Tots Championship here last year, with a different pony, Tara’s run of success has continued...
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August 26, 2011
    British Showjumping are thrilled to be announcing Member Savings as high as 24.5% off new Renault cars as part of their ongoing relationship with Renault Retail Group.   Initially supporting British Showjumping via the Renault Jump series which was aligned with a new vehicle launch at the...
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August 26, 2011
    Applications will soon close for the new British Equestrian Federation’s England Excel Talent Programme which will give up and coming young riders based in England the benefit of a new BEF programme to help them succeed in their goals to be the stars of tomorrow. The...
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August 13, 2011
Junior Academy Show Update - please note classes 1 and 2 are now Single Phase. All other classes are 2 Phase. We have an additional class this year which is a warm up class for the horse team jumping; riders in classes 9 & 10...
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Junior Classes Come Back To Dorset.
August 13, 2011
 The Dorset Showground are running on August 18th-20th and in addition to their senior classes they have a Junior novice and open Bath & West qualifier for 2012 and are holding a 90cm pony derby in the main arena.   They also have special price packages for both...
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August 08, 2011
Just to gently remind all competitors that the closing date of entries for the new All England Jumping Championships is this coming Friday, 12th August. Online entries are now open and the full schedule and entry form are available to download from the ‘Competitor Zone’...
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British Showjumping Keysoe Intro Finale
July 27, 2011
    Keysoe are proud to offer a show for competitors who have obtained league points via Intro Showjumping leagues that are making way for the new British Showjumping Club Leagues.   A separate two day show is being offered for both horses and ponies in August.  The show is...
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July 21, 2011
Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre in Hampshire hosted an EquestrianClearance.com Newcomer second round this weekend which saw sixty two starters fight it out for the top two spots to gain Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualification. First to fifth place also pick up qualification to...
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June 20, 2011
Zig Zag wins the Horse & Hound Foxhunter Second Round Monday 20 June 2011   The June Delight show at The Hand Equestrian Centre hosted a Horse & Hound Foxhunter second round this weekend with forty eight starters all aiming to take home one of the two Horse...
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June 15, 2011
www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/media/news/zabantos-tops-the-equestrianclearancecom-newcomers-second-round
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June 09, 2011
Summerhouse E C in Gloucestershire are to run the first British Showjumping Club Show on Sunday 19th June 2011. The schedule will be on their website soon and I will post it on my facebook page.There has been a lot of interest in the club membership and...
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May 24, 2011
    Last years winner Scott Brash from Scotland has today confirmed that he will be attending the Charles Stanley British Masters to try and defend his title.   Other riders which have been invited to join and challenge the young Scottish show jumper are Great Britain’s top ranked...
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Super opportunity for Gloucestershire and Wiltshire British Showjumping members
May 19, 2011
Edit   by Anne Newbery   “We have arranged a dismounted session at Summerhouse with International Course builder Steve Williams on June ist. Starting at 2pm. Steve will be doing a session in the classroom, followed by a session in the arena discussing different challenges of course building and course...
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INTERNATIONAL STAIRWAY KICKS OFF AT DEVON COUNTY SHOW TODAY
May 19, 2011
    The premier county show International Stairway League Series commences this week with the first of the nine classes taking place at Devon County Show on Friday 20th May. A series of top level showjumping competitions, the International Stairway attracts some of the countries best horses and...
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Special New Showground ‘Intro Offers’ - for this Easter Show only.
April 13, 2011
  We are pleased to offer the following for this Easter Show: Offer 1: Book 5 stables and pay only for 4 Special conditions apply, all horses are to be ridden by a rider from the same immediate family in at least one class every day, and the...
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Two Star Judges
April 05, 2011
As of 1st April 2011 there is a new criteria for anyone wishing to become a Two Star Judge, anyone who would like more information on this please contact Jon Doney on 01684 773656
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6 month membership
April 04, 2011
      Six month membership is now offered to all competitors as long as their horse is still within Grade C. Benefits: Personal Liability Insurance (£30 Million) Competition Structure for all ages/abilities starting at 70cm Comprehensive training programmes that cater for all levels of ability. Free...
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South West Regional Rep Resigns
March 21, 2011
      British Showjumping wish to confirm that the motion to remove the Chairman, Michael Mac was unsuccessful.  Michael Mac was first elected as Chairman for the Board in 2005 and was re-elected by the Membership in 2009.   Executive Board member Julian Trim has stood down from his...
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March 16, 2011
National Equine Therapeutic Use Exemptions Banned Substances/Controlled Medication Substances Under the new national system there are two sorts of substances that are prohibited in competition: Banned Substances Controlled Medication Substances With Banned Substances the rules are crystal clear – they should never be used to treat a horse. So...
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March 16, 2011
“ Please Make sure you are aware of the Changes to the National Equine Anti Doping and Controlled Medication rules AS OF 1ST April 2011” Changes to the National Equine Anti Doping and Controlled Medication rules announced Follow the links below for more details of our clean...
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March 16, 2011
    NEWS FLASH - TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!! The British Showjumping Awards Ball which has become synonymous in recent years with Glitz and Glamour is now set to run on a Friday night, allowing you all to party until the early hours! For 2011, the Awards Ball remains at the...
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NEW JUNIOR VENUE IN WILTSHIRE
March 16, 2011
 at Cholderton EC on Good Friday 29th April Big Lorries note.......... Big Tree at entrance now chopped down! Schedule available soon at: http://www.choldertonequestrian.com/
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Gloucester Junior Academy Training
March 02, 2011
 There are still some places available  on March 8th and 22nd these will be evening sessions and are being heldat Corse Lawn,the coach is Jonathan Bowman. There will be 3 groups: Experienced pony, novice horse (upto 1.10) and experienced horse YR/Fox. Please remember the academies are open to riders...
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 Wiltshire Junior Academy Training
February 18, 2011
Hi Everyone We have Academy Training (open to 21 years and under) on Wednesday 23rd February, at Brokenbrough, Nr Malmesbury Trainer Johnathan Bowman, 1 and a quarter hour sessions commence at 10.00am with max of 4 in each session. Cost £15 - £20 depending on numbers. Please text or...
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February 10, 2011
  British Showjumping is offering 5 lucky winners a £100 voucher each which anyone can use on merchandise, training, membership etc! Click on the link to enter! http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/414305/British-Showjumping
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February 10, 2011
      Hand Equestrian Centre saw a hotly contested British Showjumping Business Partnership Winter Novice Qualifier last weekend. Sixteen of the forty four starters made it though to the jump off and with less than a second between the top three places the two qualifying tickets were...
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February 10, 2011
Thursday 10 February 2011   Hand Equestrian Centre in Avon, Somerset played host to the latest Welcome to Yorkshire Amateur Qualifier. With thirty two starters, Course Designer, Ian Clark built a testing course which saw fifteen combinations make it though to the jump off to battle it...
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January 20, 2011
Last weekend saw South View Equestrian Centre play host to the fourth Development Classic Show. With Championship qualifies taking place throughout weekend course designer Peter Gillespie knew he had to build some testing courses. Congratulations to Cornwall based Sammie Coffin who took first place in the...
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DORSET AREA AGM
January 19, 2011
Just a reminder to all our Dorset members that your AGM is being held tomorrow January 20th 2011. The meeting is being held at The Royal Chase Hotel, Shaftesbury and starts at 7.30pm. Please contact Robin Longland for further details on: 07810 350908.
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January 17, 2011
Many congratulations to Pegggy Douglas who was awarded the MBE in the new year's honours list.Peggy was recognised for the support she has given to the Erme Valley Riding for the Disabled Group, work with MENCAP and the Plymouth Deaf Society together with the support...
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Welcome to your new South West Regional web page!!
January 05, 2011
I am the Development Officer for the South West covering the areas of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. I shall be working closely with the Area and Regional Reps, Show organisers and you the members to develop the enjoyment and success of our...
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