North west region
UPDATED 22 JUNE 2009
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Elaine Gray - North West Regional Develop
ment Officer
Clayton-le-Woods
Chorley
Lancs
PR6 7ST
Judith Harris – Regional Chairman
Email: Rainbow43jh@aol.com / 01885 400320 / 07840 808721
Sue Harcombe - Rider Training Representative
Email: sueharcombe@hotmail.com / 01568 760649 / 07792 573507
Moira Lafferty - NW BYRDS Representative
Email: moira.lafferty@o2.co.uk / 07808 924695
Sarah Leitch - Judges Representative
Email: sarahleitch@btinternet.com / 01432 820510 / 07974191947
Fiona Lace - Coaching Representative
Email: fionalace@btinternet.com / 01704 822454 / 07751 380585
Pamela Rigby - Para Representative
Email: Pamrigby@tiscali.co.uk / 01565 889054 / 07710 904428
Helen Bradley - Members Representative
Email: hjbradley@btinternet.com / 01995 643115 / 07711 193001
Angela Kennedy - Isle of Man Representative
Email: angela@manx.net / 07624 491911
Helen Bradley
AT THE COLLEGE EC, KEYSOE, BEDS
Ad Med Individuals: Claire Gaskin, Jenifer Gilbey & Nicky Saynor
MORE DETAILS IN OUR NEXT NEWSLETTER
RESULTS CAN BE VIEWED ON THE COLLEGE WEBSITE
SELECTION WILL TAKE PLACE W/C 10TH AUGUST
RIDERS WILL BE INVITED W/C 17TH AUGUST
BD NW Region are seeking sponsors to help support and develop our autumn programme of training events which will include workshops and demos.
If you are interested in promoting your business, being involved and you would like to support dressage in the NW Region,
The Woodlander Stud Visit
(Goblaen House, Rhosgoch, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3JT )
28th June 2009 1pm—4pm
An opportunity to learn about breeding competition horses and the development of young stock
The visit will include talks and demonstrations including:
• Understanding the value of good breeding
• Care of the mare and foal
• Handling the two year olds
• Starting work with the three year olds
• Riding the four year olds
There will also be an opportunity to see the older horses at the stud
Tickets in advance Listed Judges £12, Members £15,
For further information contact Elaine Gray on 07968819406 or email elainegray@britishdressage.co.uk
A DVD Evening (Nov - Med)
With International Rider & List 1 International Judge
Isobel Wessels
Tuesday, 7th July 2009/ 6pm – 8pm
at Broadfield Court
(www.broadfieldcourt.co.uk)
Bowley Lane, Bodenham, Herefordshire HR1 3LG
ALL WELCOME / TICKETS IN ADVANCE:
BD members £10 Non-members £12
ON THE NIGHT: £15
For further information, or to book tickets, contact Judith Harris on 01885 400320 or email Judith at rainbow43jh@aol.com
This must be ordered and paid for in advance - cost: £10
The North West Region are off to the
One Day Refresher Course in association with Pro Medical
Tuesday 1st September 2009 / 9am – 4.30pm
at Ashbrook Equine Hospital,
Nr Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9JQ
OPEN TO ALL
COST: BD Members £55.00 / Non Members £60.00
Please register your interest with Elaine asap if you would like to attend as a minimum number is required in order for this course to be run.
To confirm your place, please send a cheque, payable to British Dressage to: Elaine Gray, 12 Bingley Close,
For further information contact Elaine
079688 19406/ elainegray@britishdressage.co.uk
Due to the growth of dressage and the constantly increasing demand for more training opportunities and competitions in the region our NW Regional vounteer network is invaluable - if you would like to join our team of regional volunteers, please - CLICK HERE – download the form, complete and email it to Elaine Gray @ elainegray@britishdressage.co.uk
Pilates for Dressage Riders
Create a Deeper Seat / Develop balance and symmetry
Improve Flexibility / Enhance low back suppleness
Understand your own posture and how to improve it
With Steven Wright - Sports Focused Pilates Instructor
A six week course - £30.00 (class size limited)
To reserve a place or for further information,
A six week course - £48.00 (class size limited)
22nd June, 29th June, 27th July, 11th August, 14th Sept,
Private Lessons with Isobel (45 mins)
For further information, booking details and times please contact Judith Harris on 01885 400320 or email Judith at rainbow43jh@aol.com
Training Days with Stephen Clarke
12th August @ Aintree EC, Liverpool
3rd September @ Myerscougth International Arena, Lancs
Private Lessons with Stephen (40 mins)
Members £80.00 / Non-members £85.00
For further information, booking details and times
Test Riding Clinics with Helen Bradley (List 2 Judge)
26th June, 10th July, 5 August, 2 September,
An opportunity to ride through a test
Test Riding Clinics with Jane Peberdy (List 1 Judge)
1st July, 8th Sept,14 Oct & 11 Nov
An opportunity to ride through a test
Further information/check availability of places, contact Elaine
Test Riding Clinics with Jane Peberdy (List 1 Judge)
29th Sept & 17th Nov
An opportunity to ride through a test
NW Regional Training Days with Kate Attlee
Private Lessons with Kate (45 mins) Members £35.00 / Non-members £40.00 For further information, booking details and times please contact Sue Harcombe on 01568 760649
or email Sue at sueharcombe@hotmail.co.uk .
Biomechanics for Dressage Riders with Denise O'Reilly
25th July and 8th August
£30 for 45 min session
NW Region Active Rider Dressage Camp
6th - 8th August 2009 @ Myerscough International Arena, Lancashire
FOR PROGRAMME, COSTINGS & BOOKING INFORMATION - CLICK HERE www.activerider.co.uk/camp_details.php?id=120
North West Region Para-equestrian Training
Regional para training opportunities are run throughout the year.
Details of these training days are detailed below:
Monthly Clinics - 5th July, 2nd Aug, 6th Sept & 4th Oct
For bookings and/or further information/advice on para-equestrian training opportunities both regional and national contact Pam Rigby
(NW Regional Para Representative) on 01565 889054
For further information, contact Elaine Gray (NW RDO)
with PATSY BARTRAM @ Rodbaston College, Staffs
with CLIVE HALSALL
with JANET HORSWILL & FIONA LACE
Private lessons on each of the above clinics cost £30.00
BYRDS 2009 TRAINING CAMPS
The camp is open to riders aged 8 – 25 and costs £140.00 which includes 2 nights stabling & 2 bales of shavings, 2 semi private lessons, 1 individual test riding session including dvd analysis and dvd to take home and a team building session. Other sessions/workshops may be included
An application form together with payment must be submitted to secure a place. To download a Camp Application Form – CLICK HERE
For further information or to check availability of places contact
NW REGION BYRDS PROGRESS CHART - CLICK HERE
BYRDS FUNDRAISING
Each year we try to raise funds through our catering at the BYRDS camps and the NW Regional Championships. This money is always re-invested to provide continuous training opportunities for our young riders. More help is always appreciated either in the form of donations of food and/or cakes or if you can spare a few hours at any of these events to work in the kitchen that is also very welcome. Please contact Elaine if you can offer support – Many thanks
North West Region Judge Training
The Winter/Spring 2009 judge training programme is now available and includes training sessions at competitions, Regional Seminars, a yard vist to Carl Hester's, a preparation for testing/upgrading day, mock exams and a practice judging & feedback session.
To download a copy - CLICK HERE
This scheme is being developed to offer judges and trainees the opportunity to discuss, with a higher listed judge, any concerns or queries they may have relating to any judging issues.
If you would like to take advantage of this scheme, to discuss your mentoring requirements, or if you simply require further information on how the scheme works in the region, please contact Elaine.
You can also find out more about judging and judges by going to www.judgesnotebook.co.uk
2009 NW Region Judges Upgraded
The British Dressage level 3 pilot workshops and assessment have now been completed.
It is strongly suggested that the majority of trainers should begin at levels 1 & 2 which are generic and candidates can follow any of the following routes to gain levels 1 and 2:
BHS: Training Department - tel: 01926 707700
BSJA: Michaela Darby - michaelad@bsja.co.uk
Pony Club: Nicola Fitter – tel: 02476 698301
In the long term BD may look at having a generic level 2 (with a dressage slant)
Coaching Reps within the regions will be working with the RDO's to organise events which will include elements of the UKCC Level 3 Dressage technical syllabus to help improve technical knowledge. Candidates should keep records of these training days so that they can include them in UKCC portfolios.
BD North West Newsletter Advertising
Would you like to advertise in our bi-monthly newsletter which goes out to over 1200 addresses all of which are high quality prospects for businesses with an equestrian interest. This is a discerning and focussed audience that will appreciate a limited number of relevant high quality products being placed before them. You could advertise your business in the next edition of this newsletter. Adverts for events, competitions, horses, wagons etc are also welcome
Contact Elaine Gray for rate card and further details