Author Archive

Marions winter special

Red Arrows on Horseback/ Strictly Come Dancing No not quite: it’s Stoneleigh’s Christmas fun evening.Tuesday 15th

December 

A musical drill ride. If you can walk and trot and know left and right this is for you.Start 7.30.Mince pies and mulled wine.No charge but collection for Air Ambulance.Please book on 01926 429883 or text 07813206356All welcome. If you don’t have suitable mount come and watch: it’s great sport. 

Marion

Wanted

STRATFORD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED GROUP (Registered Charity No: 1074153)

Stratford on Avon RDA Group are looking to purchase or loan a safe, reliable horse, who has “been there, done that”.
 
Approx 14.2hh to 15hh. Temperament & good all round experience more important than age, although must be sound.
 
Must be a responsive & obedient ride, on & off lead rein, with good manners both in & out of stable.
 
Varied work with both able-bodied & disabled riders, including picnic rides & RDA competitions.
 
If you know such an equine paragon of virtue we’d love to hear from you.
 
Group Instructors, Karen Arnold 01926 614051 / 07732 203542
Donna Jenkins 01789 740929 / 07818413107

Update via Simone


    Hi everybody

Firstly – thank you to everyone who phoned/e-mailed/got in touch and joined our training sessions.  Karen, Marion and I really appreciated the communication and it made things so much easier to organise. 

KEEP IT  UP!  Let us know if you can/ can’t or want to join in.  Or, if you have a brainwave about what we ought to be organising, tell us! So what’s on offer in the next two months?

Flatwork:The fortnightly session at Moreton Morrell, run by Marion, have now ended for the summer.  They will start up again on September 8.  However, if people want the occasional one-off session at the college before then, contact Marion. She has already organised one of  these  -  on Tuesday April 21.  £12.  Marion thinks she could maybe fix up more with Liz Fellows. Contact her on 01926 429883, 07813 206356 or marismi913@aol            THANKS FOR RUNNING THESE, MARION. 

The Saturday morning sessions at Stoneleigh Park have now ended too. 

Show Jumping Lessons with Marie Edgar continue.  You need to be in touch with Karen Bennett if you want to join these.   There is also the possibility of group lessons (x4 to a group) on  Saturday mornings with Penny Cruttwell at Ryton.    Again, contact Karen for these. 07967 808402 or luckinumber@yahoo.com     THANKS FOR ORGANISING ALL THIS, KAREN. 

Lecture-Demos and Talks

Sandy took the evening by storm when he dissected a hind  leg at Weston Village Hall in February.  Votes are already in for him to do a fore leg next winter! Jane  Hadley,  from Meriel Equine , gave a very informative talk about the new thinking in worming in April – with nasty bits in sample jars and some very useful worming charts to give out.    THANK YOU TO BOTH  

Now, the last non-mounted session this winter/spring is a good ‘un: .  

What are judges looking for? 

A lecture-demonstration at Moreton Morrell looking at Style Jumping and Riders’ Tests    - on Tuesday April 28,  7.30 p.m. -  Tickets £3.50,  on the door.

To be taken by Patrick Print  This is a MUST  for anyone thinking of, (or being leant on) , to compete in either style jumping or riders’ tests this year.  And  it’s certainly for anyone wanting to take part in this year’s new competitions.       COME  EARLY  TO  GET  A  GOOD   SEAT  

Spencer Wilton is taking a 1-day clinic at Kate Matterson’s yard, Chadwick End on Thursday April 30, 10.00 ‘til 4.00  The riding slots are filled  – but you could go on the waiting list  OR  come and watch.  Spectators welcome! There will probably be a barbecue going – so bring grub and make yourself known to Kate.                       

 *       *      *     *     *     *     *     *    *    * 

Philippa  has agreed to run a x1 day First Aid course which gives you the necessary qualification if you want to teach and allows you to be the appointed first aider at competions and events – very  useful.  This could be held during the week rather than at a week-end.  Look on the web site for possible dates.  Contact Simone if you’re interested.  01564 785534  079563 28884  or simonebentley@btinternet.com 

Happy riding!  Simone

News Flash

I do not have any details but Marion reports that all our dressage competitors have returned from this years championships with rosettes.   I think that deserves a great big WELL DONE to all the riders &  grooms helpers & support teams. Particularly in view of the reported weather.

Dressage

MINI DRESSAGE COMPETITION ON THE SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 

This year our mini dressage competition is being made a little larger to include a wider range of tests. We are planning to hold a Walk and Trot test, two Prelims, two Novices, and an Elementary / Medium judged on percentage.

This competition is to encourage genuine novices or those who just fancy having a go at a harder test than they would normally compete at, - at a low key friendly venue. It is held at Netherwood Lodge Farm in Chadwick End. Tests are held on a surface, warm up being on a surface and/or flat field depending on numbers.

Tests to be £6.00 for SRC members, £8.00 for others. SRC members and Netherwood Livery customers to have priority.

Schedule to follow, but you can contact Kate Matterson on 07967 378936 in the meantime.

Forwarded message re Police post

Hi gail here,  tonight i seen a middle eastern guy taking photos of a horse in Baginton and also two weeks ago we seen a guy standing looking at our horses on the Kenilworth Road with a camera around his neck also middle eastern.    I have contacted Warwickshire Police but not very helpful just said they would ring us back, I am  quite worried has there is only my two horses there now and it is quite out the way there thought you should know

Dressage to music

Interested in finding how to get your music to match your horses paces?   Take a look at this link  it could provide the answer to that age old question,    “How do they do that”    http://www.stoneleighridingclub.co.uk/3.html   Simply follow the links.

TDE

Fancy a free day in the country?

 Andy is looking for a few extra helpers for the Cross Country section of our annual TDE next Sunday the 25th. If you feel you would like to help give him a ring 01926 403070, I’m sure he will be glad to hear from you.

Danielle Lyon

Danielle as you know the two cheques you issued to cover the cost of your membership & the training session have both been bounced, with the comment ” Account Closed”

It transpires that you closed this account last year, so I must assume you issued the cheques to us with full knowledge of the fact that we would not be get the funds added to our account. 

The fact that you have not had the common decency to even contact us despite all our efforts to speak to you leaves us no alternative but to now notify all of our members that your actions have effected of this selfish act.  Riding Clubs Office have also been informed & your membership cancelled.       We hope you are pleased with  yourself.

Two Day Event Stabling required

Hi everyone can you help?,

We have competitors coming from far a field to compete at our 2 Day Event on Saturday and Sunday 24th & 25th May who need stabling either for the Friday and Saturday night or just the Saturday night.

 

If anyone has any empty stables near to Offchurch or knows of any please could they e mail me with details.

 

Thanks

Andy Ruyssevelt     ruyssevelt@aol.com