Area 7 are hosting a Royal Windsor Horse Show Topscore Show Jumping Qualifier at Keysoe on 19th February 2012.

The RWHS British Riding Clubs Championships is a unique grass-roots competition offering both riding club and non riding club competitors the once in a life time chance to compete at Royal Windsor.

Qualifier rounds take place around the country throughout the year, with the finals and championships being held in the prestigious Castle Arena at Royal Windsor in 2012

For further info on the RWHS visit www.rwhs.co.uk

CLICK HERE for the rules for BRC Qualifiers

For further details on the Topscore Qualifier at Keysoe contact info@area7brc.com

The final event run by the club took place at Humberstone Farm E.C. on Suinday 13th November. It was a very successful day with many members using this extra competition to grab a few extra points for their trophy points total.

For a short report on the day from event organiser – Marie Owen CLICK HERE

For the results CLICK HERE

Don’t forget the AGM is this Saturday 19th November at Haddiscoe Village Hall 7pm for 7.30pm prompt start. Come and see who has won what trophy!

NEW 2012 YEARBOOK TO APPEAR SHORTLY

CALLING ALL MEMBERS INTERESTED IN TEAMS 

If you are interested in representing the club at any of the BRC Area 14 events please contact the team managers – Corinne Bullock for Seniors & Lorraine Burwood for Juniors.

Information about teams and the Qualifiers and Championships can be found on the Team Info page accessed from the Training tab. Just hover the cursor over the Training Tab and the Team Info Tab drops down. Click on this and all the info should be there.    

*** WANTED RIDERS FOR NORFOLK SHOW TEAM OF THREE COMPETITION ***

We would like to hear from any member interested in being considered for the  Riding Clubs Team of Three at the Norfolk Show  which takes place on 28th June 2012.       

This is a class for three members, ideally with well-matched horses and turnouts, who perform a short flatwork show, then jump  three 70cm jumps (max) as a trio. 

Anyone who would like to put their name forward, or believe they may have a ready made team, please contact: Esther Bean 07788 561 851 or esther.bean@btinternet .com 

This may seem a long time away but entries have to be submitted by March 

                                             MEMBERS ONLY FORTHCOMING EVENTS

                               (Open schedules available on Forthcoming Events on the sidebar)

WEDNESDAY 15th FEBRUARY - QUIZ & CHIP NIGHT @ GILLINGHAM VILLAGE HALL

A fun evening for members and their families. Doors open at 7pm when orders (& payment) for the fish and chip supper will be taken. Quiz commences at 7.30pm prompt. Teams of 4 – 6. Please bring your own drinks.

SUNDAY 4TH MARCH – MEMBERS INDOOR DRESSAGE @ EARLSWAY FARM, BRAMFIELD.

Now with tests from Intro to Elementary. 

As a result of members requests the Indoor dressage now includes a Newcomers Class which is an Intro test. This is for inexperienced or nervous competitors and does not require any canter work.  Rosttes will be awarded but points towards the club trophies will NOT be awarded for this class. BD rules regarding tack etc will apply to all classes.

*** SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE *** CLICK HERE for a copy

SUNDAY 1st APRIL – MEMBERS MINI HUNTER TRIAL @ GELDESTON HALL

The popular Mini Hunter Trial aimed at beginners and inexperienced/nervous combinations.

This year we have added an extra Clear Round class – Class 6 - over the 70cm course. This will enable those of you that had a few hiccups in Class 5 to hopefully finish on a good note.  This class will be dependant on time and weather so entries only taken on the day.

*** SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE *** CLICK HERE for a copy

SUNDAY 13TH MAY – MEMBERS OUTDOOR DRESSAGE @ CLUB FIELD

The schedule includes tests from Intro through to Elementary.  The Newcomers class is an Intro test and is aimed at inexperienced or nervous competitors. Intro tests have no canter work. BD rules regarding tack etc will apply to this class at this event. Rosettes will be awarded but  points will not be given towards the club trophies.

*** SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE *** CLICK HERE for a copy

SUNDAY 27th MAY – MEMBERS DRESSAGE WITH JUMPING (Formerly known as Combined Training) @ CLUB FIELD

Competitors may do pure dressage or dressage and some show jumping. It is not open to do pure show jumping.

Schedule to follow soon.

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                                                               CLUB NEWS

 PLEASE NOTE THE CLUB FIELD IS NO LONGER  AVAILABLE . CLOSED FOR THE WINTER. 

AGM & PRIZE GIVING

The AGM & Prize Giving took place at Haddiscoe Village Hall on Saturday 19th November. For a report on the evenings events and the list of the winners of the various club trophies please CLICK HERE

A reminder that whenever you travel your horse its passport MUST BE WITH YOU. Trading Standards are doing roadside checks and have been warning offenders. But in the near future breaches will result in a large fine. DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT.

For those interested in representing the club at BRC Qualifying competitions it is essential that you ensure your vaccination records are up to date and conform to the rules. Briefly this means that the horse must have had the Primary Vaccinations of two injections with the second being administered between 21 & 92 days sfter the first. After this the first booster must be given between 150 & 215 days after the second primary injection. Annual booster thereon must be given in NOT MORE than 1 year after the preceeding injection.

In addition to this NONE OF THE INJECTIONS maybe given within the PRECEEDING 7 DAYS. This time includes the day of the competition OR ENTRY INTO COMPETITION STABLES.

It seems complicated but the rules are there for horses protection. If you have any doubts contact the Team managers Lorraine Burwood or Caroline Hytch or check the BRC Rule Book.