Wales region
>> Committee
At the end of this year Jeanne Hyett will be retiring as the Chairman of British Dressage Wales, a post she has held for 8 years. Jeanne was very much the figurehead behind getting Wales as a separate region. It was originally split between South West and North West. British Dressage Wales has grown significantly over the last 8 years and Jeanne has worked tirelessly to ensure it becomes a successful region. Without Jeanne’s drive and persistence there would be no British Dressage Wales. I am personally very grateful to Jeanne for all the support she has given me over the last 4 years as indeed are all the committee members who have worked with her.
There is therefore now a vacancy for a new Chairman for British Dressage Wales, with effect from 1st January 2011 . If you are interested or would like more information please contact me and I will send you a Terms of Reference and Application Form. As with all the representatives on the committee this is a voluntary role. Applications will close on Friday 10th September 2010
I am delighted to be able to tell you that although Carolyn has ceased being the Members Representative for Wales she will continue to produce the very popular monthly BYRDS Newsletter and also do any editorial work required for the British Dressage Magazine. If you would like anything included in either the BYRDS Newsletter or under the Regional Spotlight in the British Dressage magazine, please contact Carolyn
Following Carolyn Evans stepping down as Members Representative, there is now a vacancy for a Members Representative on the British Dressage Wales Committee. If you are interested in applying please contact me and I will send you a Terms of Reference and Application Form. Applications will close on Friday 10th September 2010
Senior Teams - Keysoe 2010
Senior Camp - Aberystwyth 2010
Sally Williams / Stephen Arnett
30 minutes instruction with Sally followed by 30 minutes test riding with Stephen.
4pm onwards – David Broome Event Centre. £45 British Dressage members £50 non members. To book or for more information please contact Sue Harrison 01291 641259 sueharrison@britishdressage.co.uk
20/21 September - Senior Autumn Training - David Broome Event Centre - To book or for more information please contact Sue Harrison 01291 641259 sueharrison@britishdressage.co.uk
21 September
19 October
Spencer Wilton - Deeside College - North Wales - £70 including school - contact Sue Cottrell 07787510568
7 September
5 October
Clive Halsall - Deeside College - North Wales - £50 including school - Sue Cottrell 07787510568
Para News from Aberystwyth University
We have had a successful and active first half of 2010 here at the University. We have had several training sessions with Dr Carol Green BHSI and Hannah Titley BHSII with Jane Goldsmith FBHS from Warwickshire coming down to hold some special clinics. Everyone finds these training sessions both enjoyable and informative.
Unfortunately the upcoming clinic with Jane Goldsmith due to be held in August has had to be cancelled but we hope to be able to offer these clinics again soon.
In the meantime training sessions will continue with Dr Carol Green and Hannah Titley on the following dates:
Thurs Sept 9th - - - Instructor TBC
Thurs Oct 14th - - - Instructor TBC
Everyone is most welcome at these sessions, even if you are not yet graded. If you can't bring your own horse then the University has several well schooled horses available. Please phone us to discuss borrowing a horse if needed.
Cost of sessions will be £15 own horse
£20 University horse
Cost based on two riders of similar ability sharing
To book please phone 01970 621676
The Uni held some successful Para Competitions in the early part of the year including some Hickstead Qualifiers.
Three of the University horses have been out competing for Paras this year. Haeron Antonio has had a good year qualifying for and competing at Hickstead. He also went to Hartpury International but unfortunately suffered an injury and couldn't compete; much to my disappointment as I was meant to be riding him!!
Haeron Sweetpea and 4 Sox also went to Hartpury International as loan horses to the Russian Grade 1 and 4 riders. They behaved impeccably and we were very proud of them. The Russians are now keen to have horses from the University for the World Equestrian Para Games - so watch this space!
Currently there are qualifiers for KBIS and Hickstead 2011 taking place - see British Dressage for more details.
We are looking to find who might be interested in representing Wales at regional para competitions. British Dressge have started running inter regional competitions forparas for which we need riders. If you are Para Graded or eligible to be graded and are willing to travel for competitions, trials and training then please email me so I can put you on a list of those who are interested.
Anyway, I think thats all for now. Hope to see you all soon at training or competitions.
Paula Clarke
The BD Festival of Para Dressage will take place on 23rd & 24th April 2011 at Vale View EC. This will incorporate restricted Winter Champs, Talent Spotting and Open Kur.
An excellent event held recently at Moor Farm Equestrian Centre in Pembrokeshire, was made possible thanks to sponsorship from global energy company Chevron.
Riders from across south Wales travelled west to be part of some keenly contested classes judged by Mrs Sally Frost and Miss C King.
Jane James, Policy, Government & Public Affairs Manager at Chevron’s Pembroke Refinery said , “Chevron’s investment in the local community is well known and we are pleased to add some new events to our well established programme. The interest in dressage in Pembrokeshire is growing and we are delighted to support the interest in this distinctive equine discipline”.
Georgina Herbert, the Chevron Best Junior Rider is pictured on her 6 year old, Megastar. The Chevron Best Senior Rider was Nicola Howell on Starlight Sweet Georgia.
21 September
Sally Williams / Stephen Arnett
30 minutes instruction with Sally followed by 30 minutes test riding with Stephen.
4pm onwards – David Broome Event Centre. £45 British Dressage members £50 non members. To book or for more information please contact Sue Harrison 01291 641259 sueharrison@britishdressage.co.uk
BYRDS AUTUMN TRAINING
25TH & 26TH OCTOBER 2010
MAELOR EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
Trainers include:
Clive Halsall - List 1 Judge Kate Hamilton – FBHS
Kara Johnston Smith – GP Rider & Personal Trainer
Val Smyth – List 4 Judge & PSG Rider
£150.00 per horse/rider to include:
2 nights stabling, 2 days of training, 1 session of rider pilates, 2 packed lunches, evening meal on the 25th, breakfast on the 26th.
You must provide feed and hay/haylage for your horse.
. If you require further information please call Angela Townsend on: 07789 225873
