Please click the link below to view the results.
Another lovely relaxed competition, really supported by members (and some new faces), look forward to seeing you at the next one.
Please click the link below to view the results.
Another lovely relaxed competition, really supported by members (and some new faces), look forward to seeing you at the next one.
Here are some important dates for 2016, if you are interested in representing the club please get in touch.
Please do not be afraid to come forward teams are open to all members and we are delighted when people get involved.
Intermediate Championships:
Dressage – Area Qualification: TBC, Date TBC. Championships: Bury Farm, Slapton Bucks. LU7 9BT, Date 30th April – 1st May 2016. Contacts: Senior: de.zi@hotmail.co.uk Junior: jstillwell@btconnect.com
Showjumping – Area Qualification: TBC, Date TBC. Championships: Bury Farm, Slapton Bucks. LU7 9BT. Date 30th April – 1st May 2016. Contacts: Senior: derekcossey@hotmail.co.uk Junior: jstillwell@btconnect.com
Novice Winter Championships:
Dressage – Area Qualification: Bicton Arena, Date 13/02/16 – 14/02/16 (Prelim entries 22/01/15). Championships: The College Equestrian Centre, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford. MK44 2JP, Date 9-10th April 2016. Contacts: Senior: de.zi@hotmail.co.uk Junior: jstillwell@btconnect.com
Showjumping – Area Qualification: Kings Sedgemoor, Date 05/03/16 – 12/02/16. Championships: The College Equestrian Centre, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford. MK44 2JP, Date 9-10th April 2016. Contacts: Senior: derekcossey@hotmail.co.uk Junior: jstillwell@btconnect.com
Festival of Horse:
Combined Training – Area Qualification: Pontispool, Date 23/03/16 – 04/03/16. Championships: Washbrook Farm, Aston-le-Walls. NN11 6RT, Date 4-5 June 2016. Contacts: Senior: TBC Junior: jstillwell@btconnect.com
XC Challenge – Area Qualification: Pontispool, Date 28/02/16 (Prelim entries 07/02/16). Championships: Washbrook Farm, Aston-le-Walls. NN11 6RT, Date 4-5 June 2016. Contacts: Senior: TBC Junior: jstillwell@btconnect.com
Horse Trial Championships
Horse Trials at 80, 90, 100 and 100+. Area Qualification: Bicton Arena, Date 12/06/16 (Prelim entries 20/05/16). Championships: Swalcliffe Park Equestrian, Grange Farm, Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxon, OX15 5EX, Date 5-7 August 2016. Contacts: Senior: TBC Junior: jstillwell@btconnect.com
National Championships
Dressage, Showjumping and Style Jumping. Area Qualification: Chard Showground, Date 23/07/16 – 27/07/16 (Prelim Entries 01/07/16). Championships: Lincolnshire Showground LN2 2NA, Date 10-11 September 2016. Contacts: Senior: dressage de.zi@hotmail.co.uk and showjumping derekcossey@hotmail.co.uk Junior: jstillwell@btconnect.com
Dressage to Music
Dressage to Music/Quadrille. Area Qualification: Stretcholt Date, 30.05.16 (Prelim Entries 09/05/16), Championships: Bury Farm, Slapton, Bucks LU7 9BT, Date 2-4th October 2016. Contact: de.zi@hotmail.co.uk
Class | Time | Rider | Horse | Score | Place | ||
1 | 9.30 | Chris Hayes | ArazonaKid | ||||
9.37 | MeganSterrett | Jack | 3rd | TDRC | |||
9.44 | Francesca Lawrence (J) | BlackhillImpulse | |||||
9.51 | Tara Sully | Ellie | |||||
9.58 | Sally Hyde | Newtown PG | |||||
2 | 10.12 | Sam Smith | Lost for Words IV | A | 67.5 | 2 | TDRC |
10.19 | Jade Burrell | Prince | A | wd | TDRC | ||
10.26 | DeziNicholls | Pollyanna | B | 67.3 | 4 | TDRC | |
10.33 | Frances Gully | Mary | B | 73.8 | 1 | TDRC | |
10.40 | AnnEnticott | Po | A | 68.1 | 1 | ||
10.47 | Sally Hyde | Newtown PG | A | 57.5 | 4 | ||
10:54 | Kerry Sleep | Paddy | A | 61.7 | 3 | ||
11.01 | Becky Hunt | Sambervito | B | 72.1 | 2 | ||
11.08 | JodieDelbridge(J) | LowdensMariner | B | 71.3 | 3 | ||
20min break |
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3 | 11.28 | DeziNicholls | Pollyanna | 65.8 | 6 | TDRC | |
11.35 | Angie Ellis | Casper | 37.1 | 5 | TDRC | ||
11.42 | Frances Gully | Mary | 71.9 | 2 | TDRC | ||
11.49 | AnnEnticott | Po | 64.8 | ||||
11.56 | Margaret Davenport | Vivante | 68.5 | 4 | |||
12.03 | Becky Hunt | Sambervito | 72.9 | 1 | |||
12.10 | JodieDelbridge(J) | LowdensMariner | 71.3 | 3 | |||
20min break | |||||||
4 | 12.23 | Olivia Hodges | Lord Percy | N28 | 70.4 | 2 | |
12.30 | TraceyDelbridge | KiltownPoppy | N28 | 69.4 | 4 | ||
12.37 | DeziNicholls | Pollyanna | N28 | 67.7 | 6 | TDRC | |
12.44 | Margaret Davenport | Vivante | N28 | 68.5 | 5 | ||
12.51 | Olivia Hodges | Lord Percy | N34 | 70.8 | 1 | ||
13.05 | Angie Ellis | Casper | N28 | 67.1 | |||
13.12 | TraceyDelbridge | KiltownPoppy | N34 | 69.4 | 3 |
As we are heading towards winter, the days are getting colder and the evenings are drawing in and the main question on our mind is should I clip and when should I do it? Like most things the quick answer is that it depends on your horse or pony. This article explores the deciding factors to hopefully help you make that decision; Environment, Management and Personal Preference are the key considerations.
Environment:
Where you are you located and how is your horse living? A horse stabled near a town such as Taunton, Somerset will be treated differently to a horse out full time on in the mountains of Fort William, Scotland, consider if you local area is likely to have a mild or severe winter. Where your horse spends his time whether on your property or in livery, is also a key factor. If they live under a heat lamp and rarely gets turned out, then clip away! If they are out in the elements fulltime, it’s probably best to leave them be. If they spend time both indoors and out, choose the most appropriate clip you can get away with, and then rug them up appropriately.
Management:
Who is responsible for the day to day management of your horse and how often will your horse will visited? If you cannot check your horse regularly then consider not clipping and letting them regulate their own temperature, perhaps consider the rugs you are using to discourage the hair growing as thick instead.
What will your horse be doing this winter? If you are taking it easy, going for the odd hack perhaps, then there is no need to clip. If they are going to be working regularly, getting into a sweat then clipping could be advantageous. We clip prevent them getting as hot and sweaty too quick and to speed up the time it takes for them to dry out, reducing the likelihood of them catching a chill……..not to make them look pretty!
When should I clip?
Most people start their first clips around late September – October, and stop clipping around January (the increased sunlight tells your horse that spring is coming and they start changing their coat…..you don’t want to clip this off.) Some people will only do one clip through the winter, some people will need 2 – 3, depending on hair growth, extra rugging and attention to their management can help reduce the need to clip often.
Types of Clips
The four most common clips are Trace, Blanket, Hunter and Full:
Trace Clip – a very conservative clip, removal of hair in the areas most prone to sweat, including the girth area, chest and neck. It is a great choice for horses spending a lot of time outside and not ridden heavily. Head and legs are left fully “au natural” and a “trace” of hair is left down the neck and across the back to the flanks.
Blanket Clip – This leaves a “blanket” of hair on the back, usually half a head and full legs are also left hairy, removing hair off the belly, chest and neck. A good choice for horses in regular work and have time with regular turnout.
Hunter Clip – This leaves legs, a saddle patch and normally half a head hairy. As the name suggests a great choice for hunters or horses in similar work, long hard days out hunting the horse benefits from the extra warmth and protection hair provides on the legs and back.
Full Clip – Only consider this if your horse is in full work all winter and needs to be “show” ready, think about their environment carefully, is your horse stabled a lot? is your winter likely to be fairly mild?
This post will be updated with the 2014/2015 TDRC Unaffiliated Dressage Results:
July 2015 – DressageResultsJuly15
May 2015 – DressageResultsMay15
We have a variety of people joining our club from happy hackers to competitive riders there is something for everyone, or for non-riders too. We all enjoy participating in social evenings, rallies and competitions.
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