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Newsletter ~ May 2010
I can’t believe how much snow we have had this winter. Let’s just hope we have a balance of sun and rain this spring, so there is more hay available this year!
The diary goes through the summer, and we have included schedules for both the Charity Open Show and Members Show in this newsletter. If you can’t get to many events during this year, please do try to support the members show. It is for members alone, and is a great day, with a laid back atmosphere, and a great confidence giver.
We have some new faces on the committee, and have re-appinted Sue Bishop as Treasurer, myself as Chairperson, and Tracy Carby as Secretary. Oscar Miles, and Robyn Poulter are joining Maddie Young as Junior Representatives.
Please continue to send booking forms and entries (and money!) to Sue for all events and activities. Also note, I am moving (or may have moved, by the time this newsletter reaches you), so please only contact me by mobile until our new telephone number is allocated.
I am conscious we have some new members who are less experienced in some areas, and some members that have young horses, so thought it would be good to offer some showing clinic and dressage clinic days. These are open to all, no matter what level, and it will give you chance to brush up on your showing and dressage techniques, and have more confidence in the ring.
We also thought we would try and introduce some elements of Le Trec, so are planning a fun gymkhana and Le Trec combined session. Come along and try it!
We are moving lessons back to Clayhanger, as the parking at High Elms was a little tricky, but many thanks for us letting the club use the facilities there over the last few months.
Ann Berry has invited MRC to use her facilities on Wednesday 4 August, when we are planning an instructional (with a mini competition at the end) One Day Event training day. Again, open to all levels, and Ann has some good facilities at Hawkinge, so it gives you the opportunity to try other x-country jumps.
Talking of x-country, apologies for cancelling the competition, but slippery ground meant there could have been a nasty accident. We will provide another date later in the year, and Steve is constructing a couple of new jumps for this as well.
We have added a coach trip to Robinsons new Megastore in Hampshire. Check out the website to see the full range of stock, but seems a horsey shopping heaven!!!
Also, please spare a thought for the same old few who volunteer time, ponies and shoe leather (!) for pony rides at school fetes, to give the club a valuable source of income, and keep our prices as low as possible. If you can help (especially Blean on 9 July) please call me
Enjoy your horses as the weather improves, and we look forward to seeing you at some of the club events over the summer.
Alison
Vacancies
Clayhanger Hall Liveries re-opening under new management. Full livery now available. School available for hire. Please contact Nicky on 07749 725444 or Sylvia on 07871 699950.
Advanced Tickets
Friday 17 December - Olympia International Horse Show – The club makes its annual journey up to watch the show (and shop) for the matinee of the Friday show. Please let Sue Bishop know by end of June how many tickets you need and MRC will get at group discounted price if over 20. Coach is not being arranged, but as we found out last year with the horrendous snow, it is very easy to travel by train. We can let you have full train info/route planning nearer the time. Prices have not been released yet, but hopefully with group discounts, tickets will be under £20/each
For Loan – Thomas 13.1HH, 13 Yr Old Welsh Section B?
Looking for a lightweight competent rider to fully loan him. He is good to handle, shoe, clip, load, etc. He does a very nice dressage test. He always stands out in the showing ring and the judges love him! A good rider will love his jumping – Tom will pop 3 ft without a problem. He has currently been on loan for 2 years . Very sadly, like myself outgrown him. I am at High Elms Equestrian Centre and would very much like him to stay there. I am willing to move, if local. High Elms has plenty of grazing, a good school, and lovely hacking facilities. Tom is fully wardrobed with everything a spoilt little pony should ever want. If you are interested in Tom, please call Kirsty on 075155360007. Please leave a message if I cannot answer straight away.
For Sale
Scrabble, 14.2hh rising 5, roan grey, bought as a project last summer to break and sell on, but got too attached and ended up keeping him! Broken last summer, and turned away for the winter, and now brought back slowly into work, walking, trotting, poles and hacking. Scrabble is a very affectionate pony, and loves fuss and attention. Good to box, clip, and have feet trimmed, and great with traffic. Still very green, but a quick learner. £1,000. Call Emily on 07904819579
Information
Any pictures taken at MRC events will be available to purchase from Club photographer, Lee Whybrow’s, - website is www.charlton-lodge-photography.co.uk
Committee:
Alison George- Chair 07799 627870 Sue Bishop - Treasurer 01227 360644
Tracy Carby – Secretary , Steve Bennett, Lee Whybrow, Karen Williams,
John Lawrence, Jenny Tomkins, Emma and James Bowey
Junior Representatives
Maddie Young, Robyn Poulter, Oscar Miles
Email: suebishop24@sky.com
www.marshsideridingclub.co.uk