Wales region

Sue Harrison
Regional Development Officer
Maes y Gwenith
Llanvair Discoed
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
NP16 6LN
Tel 01291 641259
 
 
 
Welcome to the Wales Regional page.  For those of you who don't know me  I am Sue Harrison the Regional Development Officer for Wales.  I have a great committee of volunteers who help promote British Dressage throughout
Wales.
 
Last updated   2nd July 2009
 
 
 
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REGIONAL COMMITTEE
Jeanne Hyett - Chairman 
Sharon Clinch - Judges Representative
Vacant  -  Training Representative
Stephen Arnett - Coaching Representative
Penny Jenner - BYRDS Representative
Carol Green - Para Representative
Carolyn Evans - Members Representative
Paul Davies - North Wales Representative
Angela Townsend - BYRDs Clinic Organiser - North East Wales
Veronica Bower - BYRDs Clinic Organiser - North West Wales
Grace Mew - North Wales Judges
 
I produce a quarterly newsletter which covers all that we are doing in Wales.  If you would like to receive this, along with other British Dressage information that concerns Wales,
please send me an email and I will add you to my list.  sueharrison@britishdressage.co.uk 
 
 
After 3 years Scott Gregory has decided to resign as the Rider Training Rep for British Dressage Wales.  Scott is hoping to have more time to spend with his horses and hopefully start competing again.    I would personally like to thank Scott for all his hard work and commitment to British Dressage Wales.  He has been very instrumental in making so many things happen in Wales and I am extremely grateful to him.

This now means that there is a vacancy for a Rider Training Rep to join the British Dressage Wales committee.  This is a voluntary role and I have listed the terms of reference below.   The successful applicant will also have to attend 3 Rider Training Reps meetings a year held at Stoneleigh.  They are also required to attend Regional Committee Meetings which again take place 3 times a year.  The Rider Training Rep in conjunction with the RDO is  also is involved in senior regional training, yard visits and senior camp.  They are also very much involved in team selection and ideally will be able to attend both the Senior Inter Regional and the Senior Home International competitions with the Welsh Teams.

Terms of Reference - Rider Training Representative.  The Rider Training Representative provides technical input to the Regional Development Officer and to the Regional Committee on senior training issues.  This relates primarily to Regional Training.  Rider Training 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 Rider Training 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 members in the region to be taken into account when implementing policy.  Training Representatives are recommended by the Regional Committee, approved by the Training Committee and ratified by the Board.

If you are interested in applying or would like more information please contact Sue Harrison sueharrison@britishdressage.co.uk  01291 641259

 
Team Wales - Senior Inter Regionals 2009
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  Tywi Team
Nicola Howell, Rhianwen Llewelyn, Sarah McGrath and Heather Howell

Wales sent 5 teams to the Senior Inter Regional Competition which took place at The College, Keysoe on 23/24 May.  39 teams took part from all over the UK.  I am delighted to let you know that the Wales Tywi Team comprising, Rhianwen Llewelyn, Sarah McGrath, Nicola Howell and Heather Howell came 2nd  - which is just fantastic. 

Wales Teifi Team  comprising, Shelly Harriss, Nicola Roach, Diane Dickson and Pippa Morgan came 9th.  To have 2 teams in the top ten at this very competitive competition is excellent and just shows the dedication and commitment  these riders have.

For the third year running a Welsh rider won the Preliminary Championship, this year it went to  Rhianwen Llewelyn.  Diane Dickson came 2nd in the Novice Championship and Sarah McGrath came 3rd.  Nicola Howell came 7th in the Elementary Championship and Shelly Harriss came 5th in the Medium Championship. 

These are the best results ever that Wales has had at this competition and reflects everyones hard work.  Well done Wales!

  
 Listed below are the current dates for Regional Training / Judge Training / Para Training and BYRDS Training which we are running throughout Wales
 
 
REGIONAL TRAINING
 
 

Jennie Lorriston Clarke clinics – Usk College – Tuesday 13th October 2009  and Tuesday 26th January 2010.  £60 for 45 minutes session for BD members, £65 for non members.  To book a place please contact Sue Harrison 01291 641259 or sueharrison@britishdressage.co.uk  Jennie is happy to teach all levels and abilities. 

Test Riding Clinic with Andrea Hessay - Sunday 13th September Carmarthen College
For more information or to book a place contact Scott Gregory  01559 384407 
 
 
Barbara Ripman Clinics 
Barbara would like to wish all her riders and clients a Happy New Year and
a successful 2009. Barbara's monthly clinics at Carmarthen Colleg will continue
throughout the year and will be held on the First Wednesday in every month. if you would like a place contact her direct on 01 267 236160. Other days can be arranged to suit individuals. 
barbararipman@hotmail.co.uk
 
Shelly Harriss Clinics
                                                             
                         
 
   
 If you would like to attend any of the above clinics or would like to book training at your own venue then please phone 07976 642497 or email shellyharriss@yahoo.co.uk to discuss your requirements.
 
 
Angela Niemeyer Eastwood - Starlight Riding Centre
For more information please contact Lynn Howell 01239 710 261 starlightrc@tiscali.co.uk
 
 
6 July - Islay Auty - Cardiff Riding School
13 July - Paul Ingram - Cardiff Riding School
20 July - Kate Gibson - Cardiff Riding School
27 July  - Pammy  Hutton - Cardiff Riding School
3 August - Paul Ingram - Cardiff Riding School
10 August - Islay Auty - Cardiff Riding School
17 August - Nick Turner - Cardiff Riding School
24 August - Kate Gibson - Cardiff Riding School
7 September - Islay Auty - Cardiff Riding School
14 September - Paul Ingram - Cardiff Riding School
28 September - Kate Gibson - Cardiff Riding School
5 October - Islay Auty - Cardiff Riding School
12 October - Pammy  Hutton - Cardiff Riding School
19 Ocotber - Paul Ingram - Cardiff Riding School
9 November - Islay Auty  - Cardiff Riding School
16 November - Pammy Hutton - Cardiff Riding School
7 December - Paul Ingram - Cardiff Riding School
14 December - Islay Auty - Cardiff Riding School
Contact Penny Pembridge 02920 383908 leave message on answer phone
 
Please contact Sara Coffin on 01656 302635 or scoffin@bridgend.ac.uk for Kate Gibson Clinics  Please contact Caryl Hardy or Jan Evans on 01656 302688 for Carole Broad/ Paul Ingram and Jan Evans Clinics
 
 
19 August
Spencer Wilton £65 including school 45 minutes private
Spectators welcome £5
Please contact Sue Cotterell 01824 780574 / 07787 510568 suect@talktalk.net
 
  
 
 JUDGE TRAINING DATES 
 
 
10th October – Mock Judges Exam with Jane Peberdy - Alps Court - Cardiff price still to be decided but if you are interested in attending please contact Sharon Clinch sharoncl@fsmail.net
 
Contact Sharon Clinch 02920 634611 sharoncl@fsmail.net
 
 
 
 
 
PARA TRAINING
 
Para competitions take place in conjunction with affiliated dressage shows at Lluest University, Aberystwyth
 
For all Para Training contact Carol Green on 01970 622575 or cgg@aber.ac.uk
  
BYRDS
 
Stena Hoerner being presented with the 2008 BYRDS Award by Amanda Bond, Chief Executive of British Dressage at the Wales Ball on 7 November at the Copthorne Hotel Cardiff.  Photograph courtesy of David Edwards Photography.

                                         

               
 
 
 
 
 

Olivia Andrews Nicholas riding My Dillon at last years BYRDS Inter Regionals
 
Contact Penny Jenner 01269 850042, 07989 385785 or dinefwrriding@btconnect.com
Carol Green - Lluest University - Aberystwyth £30 for 45 minutes Contact Sue Harrison 01291 641259 or sueharrison@britishdressage.co.uk
  


5August
Joss Edwards -  Maelor EC - Hope - North East Wales 
Contact Angela Townsend 07789 225873 or angel25t@btinternet.com
 
20 August /  Tracy Ormrod / Trefor Stables / Anglesey
Contact Veronica Bower 01492 572868 or email veronicabower@btinternet.com 
 
20 September - BYRDS Open Dressage competition -  Maelor EC - Hope
 

Getting ready in the Welsh stables at BYRDS Home International Myerscough