Eastern region
Katharine Perry - Regional Development Officer
Herons Farm
Herons Lane
Fyfield
Essex
CM5 0RQ
Email: katharineperry@britishdressage.co.uk
Herons Farm
Herons Lane
Fyfield
Essex
CM5 0RQ
Email: katharineperry@britishdressage.co.uk
Tel: 01277 899589 Mobile: 07872 603871
LAST UPDATED: 16 March 2010 - 10.00
If you would like to go on my circulation list for any bits of interesting information that come through to me about dressage, events etc, then please send me an e-mail to the address above, and I will add you to my news group.
Please click on the links below to jump to the section you require:COME AND SEE WHAT BRITISH DRESSAGE
HAS TO OFFER IN THE EAST!
AN EVENING OF EQUESTRIAN ENTERTAINMENT FEATURING JUDGES, RIDERS AND TRAINERS FROM BRITISH DRESSAGE EASTERN REGION
MONDAY 12 APRIL 2010
TOWERLANDS PARK, ESSEX
7-9PM
This evening is open to anyone who is interested in dressage. We will showcase what the Eastern Region has to offer, with demonstrations from our SENIOR, YOUNG RIDER and PARA members who have enjoyed participating in events and representing the Eastern Region in national and international competitions.
There will be a prize draw with some great prizes, and we really want YOU to come along, see what your region does and how you can get involved. We’d also love to hear your ideas on what we can offer in the East.
An evening of fun and entertainment, horses and chat – all for just £5!
So what are you waiting for?!
Contact Katharine Perry at: katharineperry@britishdressage.co.uk
07872 603871 for tickets, or buy them on the door.
.
HELLO FROM THE EASTERN REGION!
2009 was a great year in the East! Both our Senior and BYRDS teams were champions at their respective Inter Reginal Competitions, we had great results in both Home Internationals, lots of riders through to regional finals and Area Festivals, and quite a few at both the Winter and National Championships. On the training front, things have gone from strength to strength. We have held clinics, test riding sessions, viewing days and general training. Both BYRDS and Senior camps continue to be very popular, and seniors have been so successful that we have arranged a second camp for 2010 - and it is already full!
.
The new faces on our committee for 2010 are Pamella Bushell and Eleanor Collins. Filling the role of Judge Delegate is Pam, a List 3 judge from Bedfordshire. Pam comes with many years of experience as a Riding Club Chairman and Judge. She is also involved in dressage through her daughter Natalie who is on the BEF Foundation squad as well as a finalist in this year's Young Professionals Award. Eleanor is taking over the role of BYRDS Delegate, and is no stranger to the role, having worked alongside Lorrie for the past 8 years, building up this area to the size and success it is today. Eleanor is also a trainer. Completing our new trio is Barbara Angel, changing roles to become Para Delegate. Barbara is looking forward to working with the para riders in the region, and expanding the training opportunities for both Judges and Trainers who work with these riders.
.
The rest of the team are:
Sue Darken - Chairman - suedarken@yahoo.co.uk
Barbara Angel - Para Delegate barbmart.angel@virgin.net
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
For more information, please email Katharine Perry
For all the above events, please send cheques (payable to British Dressage) and details of your classification, to:
Eleanor Collins - BYRDS Delegate eleanor.collins@hotmail.co.uk
Pamella Bushell - Judge Delegate naughty2nat@hotmail.com
Hayley Liddiard - Members Rep hayley.liddiard@hd-clinical.com
Paul Hayler - Riders Rep paulhayler@onetel.com
!WANTED!
COACHING REPRESENTATIVE
Having decided tp step down from the committee this year, I would like to thank Julie for all her work on behalf of the Coaches in the region, and ask if anyone is interested in taking on this role? Details of what this involves are below, plus working with the committee, attending a couple of meetings a year in the region as well as those at British Dressage, and generally thinking of ideas and putting on events that will benefit our trainers.
The Coaching Representative provides technical input to the Regional Development Officer and to the Regional Committee on training issues. This relates primarily to Regional Training including the UK Coaching Certificate. Coaching Representatives will receive policy direction from the Training Committee. Any queries or questions they have on this policy should be directed to the Training Committee, either through the RDO, Chief Executive or through the relevant representative on the Training Committee. It is for the RDO and the Coaching Representative working together to implement this policy. In doing so it is critical that market forces are taken into account and also the activities of other regions. It is important that on-going evaluation takes place to enable the demands of trainers in the region to be taken into account when implementing policy. Training Representative appointed by relevant committee and ratified by the Board.
If you would like to find out more, or have a chat about this role, then please do contact either
Katharine Perry or Sue Darken
To Natalie Banks who came a fantastic 3rd on Monday in the Young Professionals Award. She was up against 5 other riders, and those placed first and second already ride for top trainers and work on their yards, whereas Natalie combined preparing for this event with working for her finals at uni - so lets here it for the amateurs!! Well done Nat!!
Here is a complete list of all that is going on in the region - the section of the page to look for further details on is in the 'who' column.
|
Date
|
Event
|
Who
|
| 16 March | Roland Tong clinic, Norton Heath | Info for all |
| 17 March | Mock Exam, The College EC, Beds | Judges |
| 20 March | Senior Test Riding Day, Norton Heath | Seniors |
| 24 March | Mark Ruddock Clinic, Beds | Info for all |
|
27 March
|
Training Day & Viewing – Wix EC
|
BYRDS
|
| 27-28 March | Angela Niemeyer- Eastwood Clinics | Info for all |
| 28 March | Snr Inter Reg Viewing Day, Waresley Pk, Beds | Seniors |
| 29 March | Anna Ross Davies Clinic, Norton Heath | Info for all |
| 30 March | Roland Tong Clinic, Norton Heath | Info for all |
|
31 March
|
Judges Nat Convention - Hartpury
|
Judges
|
| 5 April | John Lassiter Clinic, Beds | Info for all |
|
8 April
|
Test Riding Analysis – The College**NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
|
BYRDS
|
|
7-11 April
|
Winter Champs - Hartpury
|
|
|
12/13 April
|
Two Day Camp – Towerlands
|
BYRDS
|
| 12 April | COME AND SEE WHAT WE DO IN THE EAST! See details above and please come and join us! | Info for all |
| 12 April | Anna Ross-Davies Clinic, Norton Heath | Info for all |
| 13 April | Trng & Disc BEF Squad Trng, Moulton Coll | Judges |
| 16-17 April | Roland Tong Clinic, Norton Heath | Info for all |
| 18 April | Long List Test Riding Day, Inter R, Writtle | Seniors |
| 18 April | Beverley Brightman Clinic, Moats Way | Info for all |
| 22 April | Mark Ruddock Clinic | Info for all |
|
23-25 April
|
Premier League - Keysoe
|
|
| 24-25 April | Angela Niemeyer- Eastwood Clinics | Info for all |
| 23-25 April | Judge Training at the Premier League | Judges |
|
3 May
|
Open Show – Towerlands
|
BYRDS
|
| 8 May | Final Team Training Day, Norton Heath | Seniors |
| 15 May | Inger Bryant Demo at Moats Way | Info for all |
|
22-23 May
|
Senior Inter Regionals – Keysoe
|
Seniors
|
| 22 May | Beverley Brightman Clinic, Moats Way | Info for all |
| 29 May | Inger Bryant Test Riding, Moats Way | Info for all |
|
30 May
|
Team Trng & Elite Squad – Brook Fm
|
BYRDS
|
| 5 June | Beverley Brightman Clinic, Moats Way | Info for all |
| 6 June | Para Training Day, Chigwell, Essex | Para |
| 7 June | Marking the Movements, Brook Farm | Judges |
| 12-13 June | Senior Two Day Camp - Norton Heath | Seniors |
| 15 June | Way of going through the Levels DVD evening | Judges |
|
19 June
|
Test Riding Clinic – Cambs
|
BYRDS
|
| 24 June | DVD Evening & Discussion, Norfolk | Judges |
| 26 June | Inger Bryant Test Riding, Moats Way | Info for all |
| 29 June | List 5, 6 and Trainee Judges Seminar, Keysoe | Judges |
|
3 July
|
Team Trng & Elite Squad – Brook Fm
|
BYRDS
|
| 5 July | Para Judge Training, Patchetts EC | Judges/Para |
|
10-11 July
|
BYRDS Inter Regional Event
|
BYRDS
|
|
27 Ju-1 Aug
|
Pony Europeans – Bishop Burton
|
BYRDS
|
|
12-13 Aug
|
Summer Regionals - Addington
|
|
|
14-15 Aug
|
Summer Regionals - Keysoe
|
|
| 29 Aug | Summer Garden Party | Seniors |
|
24-29 Aug
|
Sheepgate U25 Champs – Sheepgate
|
BYRDS
|
| 5 Sept | Home International Viewing Day - Brook Farm | Seniors |
|
16-19 Sept
|
The National Champs, Stoneleigh
|
|
| 26 Sept | Final Team Training Day - Home International | Seniors |
|
9-10 Oct
|
Senior Home Int – Crofton Manor
|
Seniors
|
| 23-24 Oct | 4, 3 and 3A Judges Seminar, Hartpury | |
| 30-31 Oct | Senior Autumn Camp, Keysoe | Seniors |
| 27-28 Nov | The National Convention, Hartpury |
INFORMATION FOR ALL
Listed below are several events run by other people, but all related to dressage as well as news from the region, so please read on and see if anything takes your fancy!
Check out Grubby Rugs - the Horse Rug Wash and Repair Company
at : www.grubbyrugs.co.uk
If you saw Phillippa Coles in action at camp you will know how
interesting her work is - check out her website at:
ANGELA NIEMEYER-EASTWOOD
GERMAN GRAND PRIX RIDER & TRAINER
BD NATIONAL TRAINER
ALL AGES & STAGES FROM R.C. TO F.E.I.
POSITION AND POSTURE SPECIALIST
LIFE COACH
REGULAR CLINICS IN ESSEX/HERTS/CAMBS
30th -31st January
27th- 28th Feb
27th-28thMarch
24th -25thApril
WIMBISH HALL LIVERY
SAFFRON WALDEN
35mx55m arena
&
GREAT ABINGDON
CAMBRIDGE
20mx60m arena
&
HOCKLEY
SOUTHEND
20mx60m arena
FOR FURTHER INFO CONTACT
IDA DE FOUW ON 07899 916783
OR ANGELA ON 01926 843873
MARK RUDDOCK CLINICS
Great Gransden, Beds
Wednesday, 24th March
Thursday, 22nd April.
Cost £45 for 45 minutes.
Cheques payable to "Mark Ruddock" in advance to
Clare Day at 43,Mill Road, Great Gransden, Sandy, Beds SG19 3AG.
(Tel: 01767 677142)
CLINICS AT NORTON HEATH
Blackmore, Essex
Two top trainers now come regularly to Norton Heath for training clinics. If you would like to book a place on any of the following, please contact Tonie Finch on 01277 824860
ANNA ROSS-DAVIES
15 Feb, 1 March, 15 March, 29 March
ROLAND TONG
23,24 Feb, 16 March, 30 March, 16,17 April
MOATS WAY EQUESTRIAN
Inger Bryant Dressage Demonstration
Inger Bryant, a list 1 Dressage Judge, with the assistance of four riders, will demonstrate how the rider’s seat influences the horse through the levels of training
SATURDAY 15th MAY 2010 at 2pm
Moats Way Equestrian, Hemingford Abbots
Tickets £15 - to include refreshments.
(Please bring a chair)
Please visit our website www.moatswayequestrian.co.uk for directions, calendar page for forth coming events and details of the fantastic facilities available.
MOATS WAY EQUESTRIAN
Test Riding Clinics with Inger Bryant
29th May and 26th June
£45 for 45 mins
Clinics with Beverley Brightman
18 April, 22 May and 5 June
£50 indiv or £45 shared
Moats Way Equestrian, Hemingford Abbots, Cambs
For any of the above events, contact Claire Dodson on 01480 464751
Please visit our website www.moatswayequestrian.co.uk for directions
John Lassetter Training Clinics
1 March and 5 April
When it comes to the art of Dressage, John Lassetter is world-renowned as one of the most accomplished riders and trainers and we are proud to be able to offer regular training opportunities for dressage enthusiasts at Haynes, Bedfordshire. John makes dressage entertaining and accessible to all whether you are interested in riding for pleasure or serious about reaching Grand Prix! 45 minute individual sessions are available throughout the day. 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.
.
John has trained many riders up to Grand Prix level and trained Young Riders to the European Championships. His own classical training background combined with his involvement with the British International Trainers Foundation brings together a modern way of thinking with both clever and traditional exercises to help horse and rider reach peak performance.
.
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. A waiting list will be held.
For further Information & Bookings please contact Di Barrett on 07711 169049
GOOD NEWS FROM AROUND THE REGION!!
The University of West Anglia have opened a new equine therapy centre at their Milton Campus, Cambs. They have a tread mill which also allows water into it, so that the horse is walking in water, solarium, magnetic rugs, weighing areas for horses and various other things. Opened this week by Sharon Hunt and Tankers Town, it will be used for both remedial work and general fitness, and the college hopes to attract riders, trainers and top level competitors as well as referrals from vets.
Forest Edge Arena near Swaffham is set to become one of East Anglia’s premiere Equestrian Competition Centres with the installation of an Andrews Bowen Pro-wax surface in the 75 x 35m indoor arena. The new surface is now being used and replaces the old peat-based surface. It provides horses with a secure and forgiving footing, reducing repetitive strain injury and providing the ideal base for all types of equestrian activity.
Further North, Easton College have now opened their new equestrian facility. This includes a massive indoor school, 50 x 40m outdoor school, classrooms, indoor stabling, restaurant, horse simulators, wash boxes, state-of-the-art tackrooms, solariums and everything else that a horse could possibly require! They will be running all sorts of events and clinics there, so do check out what is going on near Norwich these days!
WINTER BALL
A great night was had by all those who attended the winter ball last weekend! Party goers were greeted with a champagne cocktail, and soon the whole place was filled with people chatting and laughing and admiring each other out of jods and looking extremely glam!! After a three course meal, and plenty of wine, Paul gave a speech saying how well the region had done this year, and what a great crowd of people we have involved. Then the certificates were given out for all those riders who had represented the region at either the Inter Regional or Home International Competitions. A special award went to Bailey Maddocks - team mascot in Scotland!!
Then it was on with the raffle - top prize being a lesson on Matinee, Paul's Grand Prix horse. And so onto the dancing - where the floor filled pretty quickly, and remained full of revellers until carriages at 1am.
.
SENIOR CAMPIn Octrober 2009 we had another fantastic two days at Keysoe! Highlights included a brilliant talk from David Wooley, Sports Psychologist on the Friday night - with follow up on the Saturday.
Eastern Riders on the ball!
Workshops included working on the ball for core muscle strength for the rider, and Philippa Coles demonstrating the different muscles in chalk on the horse.
The Painted Horse!
Sunday afternoon finished with our mini awards ceremony! The winning stable team was the Serpentine Team. A great weekend, lots of happy riders and tired horses - and tired organisers too!! Massive thanks as ever to Paul Cornish our stable manager who is a complete star and makes everyone's lives so much easier! Also to Paul Hayler - the brains behind the operation and the most enthusiastic rider rep ever!
SENIOR HOME INTERNATIONAL
Congratulations to all of our teams who have just returned from Scotland!! We had a fantastic weekend in Rowallan, did not disgrace ourselves in the Karaoke, had the best decorated stables and the best turned out team! The weekend started with the trot up on Friday and the East all looked fab - perfectly turned out horses and smart efficient riders. Several comments were made over the weekend on the high level of turnout and the professionalism of our teams (as well as how friendly they all all!) so your riders did you proud! Massive congratulations to: Kerry Allen, Diane Coxon, Tammy Ruffles, Sian Sheridan, Laura Mansfield, Trevor Downham, Addie Garrett, Louise Clarke, Sharon Keable, Slyvia Josling, Michele Wyatt, Rachel Stott, Emma Wakefield, Vicki Scott and Amanda Edwards and commiserations to Charlotte Charnick, whose horse went lame two days before the competition! We had two teams in the top 12, and several individual placings. We also had an individual champ! So well done especially to Sian Sheridan - Novice Champion! As ever, big BIG thanks to our wonderful Rider Rep and Team Trainer Paul Hayler! As usual, Paul did not make it an easy weekend for himself, having driven to France Wednesday, driven horses to Biarritz that day, done the trot up and warmed Bobby up competing there Friday morning, then flown back to the UK and on to Scotland on Friday night in order to warm all our riders up! A long and very tiring weekend, but great fun - and well done to the Scots who were the Champions - thanks for a great time and see you down here next year!
THE LONDON TEAM
Trevor Downham Laura Mansfield Rachel Stott Amanda Edwards
Just to prove it's not all about dressage - your Rider Rep and RDO out for a spot of Autumn Hunting!!
.
WE WON!!!!
Elenor Dimant Kerry Allen Claire Parker Michele Wyatt Sponsor Paul Hayler
Just in case you did not see the above title, or read Horse and Hound - yes it's official - the Eastern Yellow Team were the champions at the Senior InterRegional Event in May!!!
The BlackTeam
Sue Maddocks Fiona Heath Becky Hutchinson Claire Ackerman
Prize winners at the Music Festival
June 2009
Trevor Downham Rachel Roberts Claire Kinsley Claire Ackerman Carolyn Davies Karen Paffey
EVENTS COMING UP FOR SENIORS
|
Date
|
Event
|
|
27 Feb
|
Senior Inter Regl Viewing Day – Writtle
Thank you to all those who came along for a very successful first viewing day. There were some great new combinations out and about, as well as some faces from last year. Once we have held the final viewing day on the 28 March, we will be notifying all the riders that we would like to invite to the long list day on the 18th April.
|
|
7 March
|
Senior Inter Regional Viewing Day – Writtle
|
|
20 March
|
Test Riding Day with PAUL HAYLER – Norton Heath
|
|
28 March
|
Senior Inter Regional Viewing Day – Waresley Park
|
| 12 April | Come and See what we do in the East - an entertaining and fun evening for all! Towerlands, Essex. See details above |
|
18 April
|
Long List Test Riding Day – Seniors – Writtle
Successful riders from the previous three viewing days will be invited to attend this day.
|
|
8 May
|
Final Team Training Day – Norton Heath
|
|
22-23 May
|
Senior Inter Regionals – Keysoe
|
|
12-13 June
|
Spring Camp – Seniors – Norton Heath
PLEASE NOTE, THIS CAMP IS NOW FULL BUT I AM RUNNING A WAITING LIST SO LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO ON IT.
|
|
29 Aug
|
Eastern Region Summer Garden Party – Jubilee Farm
|
|
5 Sept
|
Home International Viewing Day – Brook Farm
|
|
26 Sept
|
Home International Final Training Day
|
|
9-10 Oct
|
Senior Home International
|
|
30-31 Oct
|
Senior Autumn Camp – Keysoe
PLEASE NOTE, THIS CAMP IS NOW FULL BUT I AM RUNNING A WAITING LIST SO LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO ON IT.
|
|
TBC Dec/Nov
|
Winter Ball
|
.
JUDGE TRAINING.
|
Date
|
Event
|
Cost
|
| 17 March | Mock Exam – Elem level. To be held at The College EC, Keysoe. This day will be run like the ‘real thing’, with feedback from the Master Judge afterwards – a great way to get focused if you are aiming to upgrade this summer! | £25 |
|
31 March
|
Judges National Convention - Hartpury
|
£15
|
| 12 April | Come and See what we do in the East, Towerlands - see details above. | £5 |
| 13 April | Training & Discussion session for Judges at the BEF Squad Training day. With Jane Peberdy at Moulton College, Northants | £15 |
|
20 April
|
List 1-2 Seminar, Windsor
|
£15
|
| 23-25 April | Judge Training at the Premier League at The College, all levels | £12 |
| 7 June | Marking the Movements - an interactive discussion afternoon watching various different horses. With Kim Ratcliffe at Brook Farm, Essex. See details below. | £12 |
| 15 June | DVD Evening "The way of Going through the levels" Studham, Herts | £12 |
| 24 June | DVD Evening with Rachel Hillier, Scole, Norfolk. | £12 |
| 29 June |
LIST 5, 6 AND TRAINEE JUDGES SEMINAR, at The College EC, Keysoe, Beds. To be taken by JENNIE LORISTON CLARKE |
£15 |
| 5 July | Para Judge Training at the KBIS Para Competition, Patchetts EC, Herts with Inger Bryant | £12 |
All the above (except National Convention), payment to Katharine Perry (cheques payable to British Dressage please)
Check out:
www.judgesnotebook.co.uk a forum where you can have your say, as well as seeing what your fellow Judges think about different topics.
Also, don't forget to look on the newly revamped EDLG website for their upcoming events at:
Plus of course, the forums on the British Dressage Website for Judges!
MARKING THE MOVEMENTS AT DIFFERENT LEVELS
MONDAY 7 JUNE 2010
BROOK FARM TC, STAPLEFORD ABBOTS, ESSEX, RM4 1EJ
2.00pm to 4.00pm
. The afternoon is being hosted by
KIM RATCLIFFE
and is aimed at Judges and Trainers
.
The theme of the afternoon will be to demonstrate
the movements ridden at different levels and the marking of
them and what to expect – from Novice to Advanced with
List 1 Judge Kim Ratcliffe.
The movements will be ridden by a variety of combinations
There will be refreshments available.
Cost: £14
Tickets available on the door or in advance from:
Katharine Perry
For more information, please email Katharine Perry
See details above of the Marking the Movements Afternoon, 7 June - this is open to Trainers as well as Judges.
If you are a rider under 25 years old and interested in dressage, then you are welcome to come along to any of our Regional events. We have a newsletter which goes out three times a year with all the details of what we are doing and news of our riders successes (of which there are many, obviously!!). If you would like to know more, please contact me, Katharine, or Eleanor Collinswho is the Eastern Regional BYRDS Rep and we can tell you more about what we do!
Training starts again in January, and we have lots of great events planned all the way through the year. If you are not already on our database, click below to download the latest newsletter and see what we get up to. If you think BYRDS is for you, then e-mail Katharine and we will add you to our list! You are welcome to all events, and riders from 8-25 of every ability are welcome too so don;t get put off or think you are not good enough - come along and get some great training and see how much fun we have!
WE ARE THE 2009 CHAMPIONS!!!
PRADA TEAM
Sam Hawkins Michelle Watson Georgina Weedon Bethany Rose Horobin
.
THE BURBERRY TEAM
Gabby Lucas Michelle Wakefield Imogen Ablett Rosie Daniell
.
For all information on up-coming events, results and write up and application forms .....
TALENT SEEKING
5 August 2009
Brook Farm, Essex
We held a very successful Talent Spotting Da y at Brook Farm. With 28 entries overall, it was a busy day for the two assessors - James Burtwell and Mark RUddock - both of whom are Trainers and Judges. The format of the day was that riders in the same age categories were grouped together. First they rode the Talent Spotting Test, and then they came back into the arena for training on their own horses in a group. After this, the assessors swopped the riders around onto different horses. "Try to imagine that a friend from another part of the country has called you to ask if you can go and try a horse they have seen advertised near you and let them know what you think" was the brief. The sheets that all the riders get at the end of the day look for things such as 'Feel and elasticity of the seat', 'Anticipation of movements', 'poise and security', 'effectiveness of the aids'. The second half which concentrates on the training and swopping includes the riders influence on the second horse, their talent and empathy and knowledge of training systems. The first section was the Fledglings - and this was won by Imogen Abblett who rode a nice test and spoke well. In the young juniors section (age 12-14) Beth Turnbull and Take the Biscuit were successful. The hotly contested Middle Juniors (age 15-18) was won by Sarah Thomas, and in the Young Riders, Katie Hamilton came out on top. Well done to everyone who took part, all went home with rosettes, certificates, feedback forms and prizes.
EVENTS IN THE EAST SPRING 2010
(Application forms and details for all the below in the Autumn newsletter - click further up the page to download this)
.
31 Jan
TRAINING DAY AND TEAM VIEWING
Brook Farm, Essex
A fab (and very busy) day was held at Brook Farm. It was great to have so many new faces, and welcome to all those coming for the first time - hope you enjoyed your first BYRDS experience, and that we will see lots more of you!
.
15 Feb
TRAINING DAY AND TEAM VIEWING
The College EC, Beds
Another busy and successful day (albeit freezing cold and with snow falling for some parts of it!) Everyone who came had lessons with either Eleanor Collins or Ruth Hurst, and then rode their tests in front of List 3 Judges Sue Darken. Lots of new faces again which is great, and welcome to BYRDS!
.
6 March
JULIE HUGO CLINIC
Little Hallingbury, Herts
.
.27 March
TRAINING DAY AND TEAM VIEWING
Wix EC, Essex
.
8 April **NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
TEST RIDING ANALYSIS
The College EC, Beds
.
12/13 April
TWO DAY CAMP
Towerlands EC, Essex
.
12 April
COME AND SEE WHAT WE DO IN THE EAST!
Towerlands EC, Essex - see details at top of page
.
3 May
OPEN COMPETITION
Towerlands EC, Essex
.
30 May
TEAM TRAINING AND ELITE SQUAD TEST ANALYSIS
Brook Farm, Essex
.
19 June
TEST RIDING CLINIC
Moats Way, Cambs
.
3 July
TEAM TRAINING AND ELITE SQUAD TEST ANALYSIS
Brook Farm , Essex
.
10-11 July
BYRDS INTER REGIONAL COMPETITION
The College EC, Beds
Under the control of our new Para Rep - Barbara Angel, I am delighted to say that we are already planning various activities for Para riders in the region. If you would like to find out more about how you can become involved, please contact Barbara (details at the beginning of this page) or Katharine. Also, if you would like to go onto our e-mailing list for para information, please let us know.
Events coming up for Para Riders
| 8 May | Para Training Day with Michel Assouline, Colne Engaine, Essex. Michel will be training from 9-1pm, and spectators are welcome - refreshments available. For a lesson the cost is £20 for 30 mins or £25 for 45 mins. |
|
6 June
|
Para Training Day, Chigwell Riding Trust, Essex. This day is open to all para and RDA riders. You can bring your own horse, or have a lesson on one of the centre’s horses. Training with Debbie Halls. Spectators welcome, tea and cake will be served!
Cost: £20 for 30 mins or £25 for 45 mins.
|
|
5 July
|
Judge Training and the chance to sit in at the KBIS Qualifier event, Patchetts EC, Herts. £12.
|
| 5 Sept |
Ride your Test with Clive Milkins, Fulmer EC, Bucks. 11-1pm. This demo day is open to all. Clive will have various riders going through tests at different grades and will be talking about how to ride them. The cost is just £5 so please come along and support this day. |
For all the above events, please send cheques (payable to British Dressage) and details of your classification, to:
Katharine Perry, Herons Farm, Herons Lane, Fyfield, Essex, CM5 0RQ.
