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Volume 14 Issue 5September/October 2013

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Editor’s CommentAs I am writing this, the squad contesting the European championships has just arrived in Most, ready to take on the challenge. By the time you are reading this magazine the result will be known, but I am still wishing them every success!

The latter part of the summer has been filled with interesting rides, from the Inter Regional Championship, the Young Riders World Championships, the dry run for next year’s WEG, as well as many other events. We have reports and pictures from several in this issue, but something new this year has meant that it has been far easier to follow events, as they happen, on Facebook and Twitter. Many thanks must go to Lynda Croft and Fiona Vidella, who have worked on both these sites in order to keep everyone up to date with progress. However, they can only put on the site information that is sent to them; similarly, I can only put into the magazine, articles and pictures that are sent to me. Usually this works well, but I wonder if, with the advent of more immediate communication channels, such as mentioned above, people are less inclined to write of their own experiences, or send in reports? I do love to have plenty of photographs in the magazine too, so if you are out and about with a camera, take some shots, caption them, and send them over! Maybe you are thinking that I can lift images from FB etc…well, yes, I can, but usually the size of the image is small, and thus not of a good enough quality for print.As ever, this is the members magazine…please take part!

Moving on, in this issue all the information regarding the AGM and Awards dinner is published. The form for ordering dinner tickets is on the back of the address sheet in the plastic bag the magazine arrives in. Take time to read this information, because things have changed this year, with regard to voting etc!

Make sure you are involved, don’t miss out! Your society, your input, it’s what you make it!

As the autumn is fast approaching and the weather starts to change, the ride season comes to a close, and winter preparation is made, we have some helpful ideas and info for you, from feeding to yard management and winter clothing for you and your horse.

The winter season also offers us the opportunity to look at how we might improve things for next season, and how we might learn more, or change what we do. Bear in mind the UKCC coaching courses, and what you might learn from the coaches who are already in place, or what you might achieve by taking the coaching course yourself. For more information on that, contact Julie Martin.I look forward to seeing some of you out on the trail. Cindy

Views from the Chair 4News 6A Tribute to Len Beach 8Ride Reports 10Young Riders 17SERC 19Breeding 20

Winter Feeding 22Winter Clothing 28International 30Management Update 32Group News 34Results 36

Front cover: Riders descending from Broughton Heights (SERC). Photo courtesy of m-n-g photography

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Dear members,

My chair today is in the horse van, waiting for my daughter to return from a fun ride – it’s a stunning view of the Long Mynd with scudding clouds across a blue sky, listening to the whistling cries of young buzzards. Other than riding myself, what a lovely way to spend a Sunday! What glorious weather we have enjoyed this summer in the main, and what fantastic rides have happened. Many full entry lists across the country must show that lots of you have been getting out and about having some fun. Congratulations to our two new National Champions, Carri Ann Dark and Alice Loten, riding on one of the hottest days of the summer and to the Eastern region for winning the Inter Regional championships. With the national flags flying, the Barbury Castle venue looked fantastic for the Home International. Congratulations to Ireland as the HI champions and to Cornwall for winning the Celtic Challenge. These team events are brilliant for seeing members helping one another to bring success to their team - which takes us to the Red Dragon this year – 20 riding club teams in competition for the prized championship. This promises to be hotly contested!It’s been good to see the pleasures and challenges that have been had throughout the country. Though I’m not really a proper Facebooker, seeing photographs on groups’ pages shows what a powerful tool this is in spreading news and pictures almost instantly. Our dedicated messenger has kept us up to date with rides and results from a wide range of international and national events which is much appreciated.Our participants in the WEG test event in Normandy have come back with lots of useful information to pass back to the senior squad in preparation for WEG next year. I wonder how many of us will be planning a summer holiday in France? A recent visit to the Pony Club Endurance Championships was heart-warming - many quite small riders on their equally petite ponies enjoying the PC endurance competition with broad smiles in the warm Cheshire sunshine – hopefully future EGB members! With the AGM fast approaching, please see the articles in the magazine for details and voting deadlines. It is really important for EGB to know that you all feel involved and engaged so please take the opportunity to join in the decision making process.

Best RegardsKaren Collier

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Contact DetailsKAREN COLLIER: CHAIRMANCefn Y Mynach Barn, Kerry, Newtown, Powys SY16 4PLTel: 01686 671016 Mobile: 07717 607992EMAIL: [email protected] – at the AGM 2015

JOHN HUDSON: VICE CHAIRMANSpringdale, Cove, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7RTTel: 01398 332089 Mobile: 07779 797170EMAIL: [email protected] – at the AGM 2014

CHARLOTTE SAUNDERS: FINANCE DIRECTOR 29 Little John Drive, Rainworth, Mansfield, Notts NG21 0JLTel: 01623 405938 Mobile: 07811 466223EMAIL: [email protected] – at the AGM 2015

JENI GILBERT: COMPANY SECRETARYSaville House, Saville Road, Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire HD8 9EGTel: 01484 863506 Mobile: 07845 975612EMAIL: [email protected] – at the AGM 2015

SUE BROUGHTONWillowcroft Livery, Sandpit Lane, Alkborough, LincsDN15 9JGTel: 01724 721352 Fax: 01724 721352 Mobile: 07870 171641EMAIL: [email protected] RETIRES: At the AGM in 2013

ANDREW CHISHOLMHigher Watervale Farm, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4ALTel: 01724 721352 Mobile: 077670 868404 EMAIL: [email protected]: At the AGM in 2015

JO CLARIDGEBrightonwater Farm, Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4DL Tel: 01208 821328 Mobile: 07917 161599EMAIL: [email protected] RETIRES: At the AGM in 2014

PETER CLARIDGEBrightonwater Farm, Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4DL Tel: 01208 821328 Mobile: 07917 161599EMAIL: [email protected] RETIRES: At the AGM in 2015

ANN DARKDevizes, WiltshireTel: 01380 818223EMAIL: [email protected] – at the AGM 2013

KEVIN HAWESNightingale Farm, Parrock Lane, Hartfield, E. Sussex, TN7 4ATTel: 01342 825827 Mobile: 07704 535 424EMAIL: [email protected] RETIRES – at the AGM 2015

JULIE MARTIN19, Paris Road, Scholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 1UATel: 01484 681423 Mobile: 07857 445001EMAIL: [email protected] – at the AGM 2014

EMMA MILLERTel: 01749 812210 Mobile: 07779 255801EMAIL: [email protected] – at the AGM 2015

JOHN ROBERTSONTel: 01293 517 495 Mobile: 07801 686959 Email: [email protected] RETIRES – at the AGM 2015

FIONA VIDELAWheelhouse Cottage, Main St, Normanton, Notts, NG13 0EPTel: 01949 843 349 Mobile: 07841 143032EMAIL: [email protected] – at the AGM 2015

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Magazine Copy DatesNovember/December issue 20th October 2013 Please contact the Editor if you have any queries about dates/submissions etc AGM (Kegworth) 23rd NovemberMembers’ Proposals 27th September

Nominations for Board 27th SeptemberGroups Meeting 26th OctoberRide Fixtures Meeting 27th October

Board Meetings 18th May, 6th July, 21st September, 23rd and 24th November

EGB Key Dates for 2013

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Endurance GB has announced the team of horses and riders that will represent Great Britain at the FEI European Endurance Championships 2013.The riders in alphabetical order are:

• Carrie-Ann Dark from Somerset riding her own Vavavoom

• Emma Finnie from Abu Dhabi Riding Al Wathba Stables’ Baraka Farid or Djella D’Enfer

• Annette Masterson from Staffordshire riding her own El Sabio or Millenium Chorus

Chairman of selectors, Di Latham said, on behalf of the selectors and management team, “This year’s team is a combination of new and experienced members.

This is a perfect mix for the European Championships in preparation for the World Equestrian Games next year”.

Team Chef d’Equipe, Annabelle Scofield said, “It is very exciting to have new blood in the team. Each one of the members brings their own knowledge and experience. Emma has competed extensively in endurance and showjumping in Abu Dhabi, Carri-Ann comes to the senior team off the back of a Young Rider medal in 2012, Annette was a member of the 2012 World Endurance Championships team. We are expecting all the riders and crew to pull together really well”.

Chairman of EGB’s International Committee, Emma Miller, said, “This is a strong team of committed and hardworking riders. We are confident they will rise to the challenge in the Czech Republic”.

The FEI CEI 4* European Endurance Championships takes place 12 - 15 September, at Most in the North West of the Czech Republic; the riders will compete over a course of 160km in distance.

ENDURANCE TEAM GB ANNOUNCED FOR THE FEI EUROPEAN ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

This beautiful ride through the New Forest Hampshire is run from the renowned New Forest Showground at Brockenhurst. The fantastic venue and facilities enable us to offer our riders, campers and crew a fantastic weekend.

The ride is not easy and offers a number of endurance challenges including gates, water, and bridges with varying terrain and depending on the weather all types of going!We have classes to suit all levels from first season horse and rider combinations through to advanced 80K riders.

This is the third year of the South Coast Tournament, which I hope you have all been working towards to qualify.

This unique competition designed to give everyone a chance to SHINE, from ER specialists to first season Novices not forgetting our veteran horses.

The concept is a real test of your ability, not just

at one ride, but throughout the season.To qualify to enter the SCT classes you must have completed three rides by gaining Grade 4 or above; see ride web site HYPERLINK "http://www.rufus.endurancegb.co.uk" www.rufus.endurancegb.co.uk for full details. When entering you should send a copy of your mastercard either by email or via the post to the ride secretary highlighting the three qualifying rides run by any from the South West, Wessex, Mid South and South East groups.

In recognition of the dedication and commitment that a very special vet known as Len Beach gave to encouraging riders and new combinations to reach their dreams and goals in endurance, class SCT2 will have a special trophy known as The Len Beach Trophy.

A Trophy will be presented to the winner of each SCT class with rosettes to 3rd place. The Rufus scoring system will be used to determine placings.

We hope you will welcome the test of your

ability to balance speed and fitness, combined with your skill in getting the horse to the vet in the shortest possible time at the finish!The Rufus scoring system will be used on the SCT classes only, which is complimentary to the grading system, it is based on an optimum speed and heart rate, awarding points on a sliding scale, points for grades, and tiebreakers based on presentation time at finish and speed. There will also be a full compliment of supporting classes for those from outside of the southern regions and those not qualified for the SCT classes. We are also going to be running a NEW TO ME STALL at the ride. If you have any good quality items you would like to sell, please bring them along to the secretary’s tent marked with your details and the price you would like, any donations for selling items on your behalf will go Macmillan Cancer charity.

Caroline Bennetts – [email protected] Denham – [email protected]

LAST RIDE OF THE SEASON WITH A VERY SPECIAL CLASSNEW PARK – RUFUS RIDE 13TH OCTOBER 2013

Helen Boston Young Rider Chef D’Equipe and Georgina Hirst Young Rider Team Vet have come to the end of their 4 year term of working with this squad.Their input and dedication to the Young Rider Squad has been brilliant, I would like to take this opportunity to thank them on behalf of Endurance GB and the Young Riders for all their hard work over the past years.Arguably their best result was helping their team to win the European Team Bronze from Belgium last year. All squad management positions are on a four year programme and then as per the World Class Performance Plan we advertise the positions again when anybody with the relevant experience may apply, including those already in post.

Thanks to Helen Boston and Georgina Hirst

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Today (23 August 2013) marks the one-year countdown to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy. In just 12 months, some 900 riders, drivers and vaulters and their horses from over 60 countries, 500,000 visitors, at least 1,500 media representatives, and thousands of volunteers will gather in Normandy for the world’s greatest equestrian event and the largest sporting event in France in 2014.

World championships in Jumping, Dressage and Para-Dressage, Eventing, Driving, Vaulting, Endurance and Reining will be held from 23 August to 7 September 2014 at venues in Caen, the prefecture of the Calvados department in north-western France, the country’s oldest national stud farm at Haras du Pin, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont Saint-Michel.

To celebrate the one-year countdown, the FEI has today launched a http://history.fei.org/node/125 online history hub dedicated to the FEI World Equestrian Games™ which contains detailed information about each of the previous Games, starting with the inaugural edition in Stockholm in 1990, through to Kentucky 2010 and looking forward to 2014. Along with a summary of the Games’ most memorable moments,

the website features key facts and figures, complete results, and extensive photo galleries. “The FEI is working very closely with the Organising Committee of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy to ensure the best possible conditions for the athletes - both

human and equine - the officials, numerous spectators, volunteers, and the media,” FEI Secretary General Ingmar De Vos said. “Two successful test events in Endurance and Eventing were organized in August, and another in Driving. Preparations are on track as we enter the last organisational phase. We are confident that France, one of the world’s leading equestrian nations, will stage truly memorable Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy.”

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NuuMed are pleased to announce they are running a competition where they are inviting entrants to design a new numnah or saddlepad.The winner of the competition will be invited to work with NuuMed to fully develop their design.

During this development stage, the winner will have the opportunity to visit the factory and see how their design is finalised and then manufactured.This competition closes 30th September 2013.Full information and how to enter can be found on www.nuumed.com

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If you love Harry Hall and feel you have what it takes to represent the brand this great opportunity could see you kitted out head to toe in the latest gear.

The lucky recipients will receive clothing, footwear and accessories to the value of £250 so you are sure to look the part whether you compete in dressage, show jumping, eventing, showing or endurance.

The competition is open to all ages and levels of rider, all they ask is that you are passionate about your horse and have the enthusiasm to keep Harry Hall regularly updated on your activities.

This will include writing a monthly blog, providing Facebook posts and fun video clips, whether at home or competing.

Whatever your discipline, tell us why your horse is special. To enter simply visit the Harry Hall Facebook page, post a photo of you and your horse, and tell us why you deserve sponsorship, videos will also be accepted.

Harry Hall will then contact a selection of people to discuss sponsorship and the new Harry Hall Team Members will be announced in October.

For more information please visit www.harryhall.co.uk.

Would You Like to Join the Harry Hall Team?

The exciting Endurance GB Young Rider squad are looking for a new Chef D’Equipe and Team Vet for the next 4 years to work with the squad, existing team management and the International Committee.This is an honorary position where reasonable expenses will be paid.If you think you have the skills to take on the squad and achieve results then please contact the Endurance GB office for the job description and application forms or see the Endurance GB web site.

If you would like to talk about the role then please contact Emma Miller, Chair of International on 07779 255801 or [email protected], the closing date for applications will be 24th October 2013

Young Rider Chef D’Equipe and Young Rider Team Vet Positions.

Venue to be confirmedRepresentatives of all Endurance GB Groups’ Committees are invited to this meeting. A light lunch will be provided. Please confirm that you are attending by emailing: [email protected] Please ensure your committee is aware of this meeting and its location so that someone can represent your Group and ensure your voice is heard and that you are up to date on Group matters.

THE AUTUMN GROUPS MEETING: 10 -10.30am Saturday 26th October 2013


The world of endurance is a poorer place with the passing of Len Beach. Anyone who ever attended the Lindum Festival will know him, and so will so many other riders and crews, from all over the world.

Born in 1933, near Maidstone in Kent, Len was proud to achieve a scholarship to attend Maidstone Grammar School. It was always his ambition to be a veterinary surgeon, and his National Service was served with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. Following this, he went on to study at the Royal Veterinary College in London.

Len also went on to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, studying for, and passing exams to reach this status.

Len moved about the country, working in different practices, and with many racehorses, before he settled at Fordingbridge in Hampshire, taking over the practice when the owner retired. For many years he was the vet at Salisbury Racecourse.

His introduction to endurance came through Pauline Dickie, who would also later become his wife. She had bought a property with stables, so bought a horse, and needed a vet to deal with her animals. Pauline discovered endurance through a ride

A TRIBUTE TO LEN BEACH

The following poem was read at his funeral:

Not how did he die, but how did he live?Not what did he gain, but what did he give?

These are the units to measure the worthOf a man as a man, regardless of birth.

Not what was his church, nor what was his creedBut had he befriended those really in need?

Was he ever ready, with a word of good cheer,To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?

Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,But how many were sorry when he passed away.

run by the EHPS at Wincanton, and later persuaded Len to come to a ride and crew for her. In a way, the rest is history.

Len was fascinated by endurance and threw his life into endurance.

He travelled as Vet with teams all over the world, Jordan, Malaysia, Ireland, to name a few countries. He also supported Pauline as she rode abroad, including Brazil, France, Malaysia, USA, and many other countries. But Len’s greatest wish was to support the young who were coming into endurance, and he worked tirelessly for the Young Rider Squads. He also encouraged new riders into the sport, supporting and guiding them through the vetting procedures, and ensuring that they gained from the whole experience of a ride day.

Len became part of the fixtures and fittings of The Lindum Festival, even though the journey to the event would take five or six hours, he was there, year after year, always with a kind word, an anecdote, some advice or a story to tell.

Always willing to share his experience, Len would talk with everyone, making all welcome. Interestingly, Pauline describes him as a very quiet man when at home, and she would sometimes ask him which planet he was inhabiting today!

In honour of Len, and to keep his memory alive for future riders at Lindum, a tree was planted and dedicated during this year’s Festival at Market Rasen Racecourse.

Len will be much missed by so many people.

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1: Gemma McQuillan2: Mary Quorn and Ann Harrison setting out on The Lindum Spirit3: Liz Worthy4: Sam and Will Parkinson5: Sandra Wilkinson6: Something for everyone, Lead rein class7: Jo Gibson, winner of t he Epic8: Team Spirit crews9: Some of the First Team members at the start10: Event co-ordinator Thay Stephenson11: Bridie Lydon Towle12: Evening socialising13: Heidi Lewis and family, Fancy Dress14: Guarding the numbers!

EQUILIBRIUM LINDUM SPIRITAnother successful year for the Lindum Group and the Lindum Festival of Endurance. As ever, the team put on a veritable feast of classes, from the leg stretch on the first day, through to multi day classes, dressage, handy pony and fancy dress. Over the years this event has become the

traditional place for an endurance rider to take their holidays, and 2013 proved to be no exception. To give readers who were not there a flavour of the event, and to jog attendees memories, here is a selection of photos of what took place. Photos are courtesy of West end Photography.

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Ride Reports

This year’s Cranham ride was a great success and I have received lots of wonderful messages of thanks from happy riders. As first time solo organiser I must say it was hugely rewarding that so many people took the time to personally thank me on the day and others emailed, phoned, text and sent letters thanking me after the event. It gave me such a boost after an exhausting week organising the ride. I’ve passed on a compilation of riders’ comments to each of the landowners who kindly allowed us to ride over their land: in some cases allowing us to use alternative tracks and moving stock so we could have all the gates open for the day. They were interested to read how much the riders appreciated their wonderful countryside.

A large percentage of Cranham ride is over private estates and not public bridleway,

so it is only by the kind permission of the landowners that we are able to use the route. With the help of Jan Robins I hope to build on this for next year, by making improvements to the 40k loop.

In 2012 Cranham was one of the many rides to fall victim to the wash out summer and had to be cancelled on the closing date. This year we had blazing sunshine for weeks before with people staring to worry about hard dry ground. As it happens the afternoon before the ride we had torrential rain for hours. I was out on horseback marking the route in it, my boots filling with water as I watched all the spray markers I’d done the night before washing away before my eyes. I had to hope all the orange tapes I’d used, along with large signs at junctions would be enough for the riders. As it happened no one got lost and I had many

comments about how clear the marking was. Luckily the day of the ride was a lovely day, but the previous heavy rain did make some of the woodland tracks a little muddy.

95 riders enjoyed the day from 16k pleasure ride up to 64k GER. We had 17 non-members taking part and it was especially nice to have such good feedback from them including: ‘I just wanted to email you and say thank you as we had such a great day yesterday, taking part in your 16km pleasure ride. My friend entered us and as it was our first experience of this type of event we really didn’t know what to expect. What a fantastic ride, through amazing countryside and so well organised!! It must take you all hours to mark the routes out and the markers were really well spaced and easy to follow. I will be looking out for more of your events and recommending them to my horsey friends!!’

We arrived in good time for the vet check and at once it all seemed a lot more straightforward. Parked directly in front of

By Carolyn Edwards (ride organiser)

Cranham Ride report

A first time for everything...a personal report from a novice Michael Bates (TBYB 30kGER)Sunday 28 July, 5.25am to be precise, and I awoke with a start. My first Endurance Ride today and a string of doubts swirled through my head:

A Would the horse be fit enough? Lucky is a 17 year old16.1hh Trakehner cross, bought as an eventer, built for power, not for distance. Not exactly your classic endurance horse.

B Would I get hopelessly lost? I’d studied the map and course description, but all those woodland twists and turns...?

C How fast should I go? ‘Only’ 30km, but would we burn out after an hour? (OK, I had some idea of distance and speed from exercising, but the terrain is different).

D Would I be totally out of place among all you seasoned Endurance Riders...?

the farrier with the vets next door, it was more a question of what to do with half an hour than having to rush. Moreover, I had a magic phrase: “It’s my first event. Can you tell me what I’m supposed to do?” and everyone was helpful and friendly. So, preliminaries over, we warmed up and then we were off.

It all began quite sedately, trotting through a couple of fields, with only a minor deviation from the intended route. Going down into the first woodland section, there was a shout from behind, “Stop! Stop!”. Not sure whether it was directed at me or her horse, I paused and turned back to find a lady remounting for the second time. Thank you, Suzanne, that moment made my day! We then had one excited 6 year old mare and by now one excited 17 year old mare ready to take on the world. We charged through woodland, Suzanne ably weaving her agile way under and round low branches followed by me, about a foot higher, hitting most of them...we revelled in the open fields.... we briskly trotted the short road sections, where my horse’s experience of the world came in handy. We even found time to admire the wonderful scenery, from wide open views to beautiful old woodland.

It was an exhilarating ride, great fun - and certainly not a gentle hack.What can I say in conclusion? Thank you to all those who worked hard to make this ride happen and those who so willingly shared their company on the day. If you’re reading this and wondering whether to try out endurance, give it a go. And...I have my next ride booked already!

So what were the answers to my earlier questions?

A Yes. Lucky came back full of running and passed out at Grade 1. It just goes to show that (at least at this level) any reasonably fit horse can do it.

B Only a bit lost. The heavy rain 36 hours before had obliterated all the ground markings, so some junctions weren’t as obvious as was intended.

C 11.25kph was the outcome (I was aiming for anything over 10kph). Maybe excited is the way to do it.

D Not at all out of place. The best aspect of all was how friendly and encouraging everyone was.


Ride Reports

Cranham Ride July 2013 Suzanne Beaumont-Davies Cranham ride morning started well with the mare loading perfectly and a beautiful drive on a fine morning with a gentle breeze. It was only our 3rd outing competing on our own, but I had support of Welsh friends who knew where it was so we drove in convoy.

They were doing 40 km and I had enter the 30km.All were cheerful and welcoming on arrival and great bacon butties to start the day!The venue was plenty big enough and excellent stewards, with a lovely view of the Gloucester valleys.

We passed the vet and farrier and set off, wobbly as she still is; (only a baby 6 year old and the world is full of surprises!) Lovely going on the tracks and a little hill where we kangaroo hopped up passed the photographer, another bogie!

On, down through a lovely valley, and into wonderful woodland. It was so pretty with loads of fish pools and well tended woodland, it was time less.

By this time I had joined up with another rider and his lovely x 3 day eventer. He had never done endurance and I am very novice but with the route map and markers we found our way.

The joining up at random with other riders is one of the perks as there is unwritten agreement that if the pace is wrong you are able to move on without giving offence. Over the past few rides I have had met some lovely people both riding and helping.

We rode together for ¾ of the way and couldn’t believe how lucky we were to be riding in such lovely country. It did rain but we were sheltered in the woods. Hot as we were it was refreshing.

As the ride progressed my mare was keen to keep moving on and got into a lovely rhythm of trot and slow canter so we parted company and had a very peaceful last leg home, again in a beautiful wood. Back at the venue it was peaceful and friendly and my friends returned from a good ride. We all had a great ride and even better we all came home with a Grade 1 so what more can you ask!

We look forward to the next Cranham ride.Thank you for all who worked on it.

In 2012 the Titlington ride had to be cancelled due to the moors being waterlogged. In 2013 the sun shone all day and a slight breeze made it a beautiful day for riding, with magnificent views over the hills for miles. The route has plenty of water on course with two river crossings and some streams, so the horses were well provided for. In addition to sloshes at the checkpoints we handed out bottles of water to riders at the furthest checkpoint, and these were very well received.

This was my first attempt as solo ride organiser and thankfully it really was a team effort. Breaking my ankle 6 weeks before the ride certainly slowed me down.

As always, the local group pulled together and worked to route check, mark, take entries and generally work as a well oiled machine. I was very grateful for all the experience and support provided.

For the first time we had a sponsor and were able to provide prizes, awarded using the Performance Formula. Congratulations

to Katherine Edridge who was the winner of the 40km class she was presented with a head collar and voucher by sponsor Carolyn Hymer from Urban Horse.

The Titlington RideReport from Gill Brown

Lesley Smith on Nougat du Villard. Courtesy of dlt Photography

Prizes PresentationPhoto courtesy of Gill Brown


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We had entered Vavavoom in the FEI 160km to hopefully gain another 160km qualification; little did we know what the day would be for us. The day was forecast to be hot, and my horse was carrying 10kg of dead weight in order to ensure we were over the 75kgs weight requirement!

We knew from the get go that the weekend was going to be an interesting one, as we had brought three horses with us, two competing on the Saturday, and one to keep me on my toes for the Sunday. We arrived on Friday, and after setting up Kates Mate and Open All Hours corral with the kind help of Helen Perry, we were already dashing about as Vavavoom aka Prince had just arrived when Nicki Gilbert had kindly asked if we would accompany her on a short hack. The BBC was filming Nicki and so we did a few shots of warming up before leaving into the blazing sun. After a lovely little leg stretch we came back to the venue and to take both horses to the pre-ride vetting. Once vetted the horses could relax and chill for the evening as we dashed around to get everything ready for the busy days ahead.

Ride day With an early start to our weekend we were ready and warming up in the already humid weather and as we heard the count down and the clock struck 5.30 a.m. on Saturday morning, we started our ride. As we approached the first tight bends of woodland we were with the front runners and not far into the first loop when the foreign riders started to pick up the pace; we decided to take it easy and backed off, to ride at our own pace. Our first loops where the red and white loop together making 40km. After cantering along and approaching our first of a few gates we soon found ourselves with a group of riders, including some familiar faces; after some friendly banter with one another and enjoying the company, we approached the venue. However, as we rode down the field towards the vet gate we could see another class about to start and I just hoped it was not the FEI 2* 120km YR as one of our other horses, Open All Hours aka Zara being ridden by Phillipa Jupp had not started yet. Fortunately as we approached we could see that it was not the YR class that was about to start.

I was only going to have one crew member out on course as my mum was going to stay in the vet gate to help both horses, however help was at hand when Alex Tennant kindly stepped in to help crew at the last minute. This was due to a change in her plans and she was an immense help all day, I cannot thank Alex enough for her being kind enough to help crew with dad throughout the ride.

After passing the vet gate and seeing off our other horse to start we were soon back out

on the second loop (blue 32km). As there were several of us in the combined 160km National Championship ride (the FEI Class & National Class together) it was no surprise that we soon caught up some horses and found ourselves riding amongst another group. All was going well and I let Prince canter on until one of the riders we were with took a tumble at a checkpoint, we lose some considerable time, while waiting for the rider to regain her wind and feel she could ride on. Once back on track we cracked on, as we could tell from the forecast and the weather prior to the ride that it was going to be a hot day but wow, what a scorcher it was!! Even though we started quite early, it did not take long for the sun to start really beaming down on us all, and even though we were in the woods the sun was relentless and was beating down through the trees giving horses and riders no escape from the heat.

It was not long and we where cantering back into the vet gate, however, I had got back before dad and Alex. Fortunately my mum was there to help crew Prince before they got back. Within no time we’re through the second vet gate, and then it was out onto the third loop (orange 32km). Prince was feeling really well and just bowled along, but I was conscious that the day was getting hotter, and we started to have little pit stops, to let him have a break and some mouthfuls of grass along the route. It was starting to get really hot now as we came into the third vet gate and since leaving the last vet gate we had not seen any of the other horses and riders. With the sun relentlessly shining down there was no real shade around other than directly under a tree, or gazebo. Thankfully there was one

tree which we tried to let Prince relax under after the vetting to try and get some shade.

Next was the red loop 23km. This time it was ridden without the extra white loop it was the worst loop in that a lot of it was ridden exposed to sun, without much shelter from trees. I was careful to ensure that Prince took it steady, and when crewed, dad ensured he was having his electrolytes, (we used Science Supplements electrolytes from Performance Equestrian). Dad, Alex and mum were waiting as we came into the vet gate, and Jane Tennant helped as well, as did James Comber and Dace Sainsbury.

Now was the fifth loop, which was the white loop of 17km on its own. We were stopping for more mini picnics, as we wanted to ensure that Prince maintained his gut sounds. I had ridden the loops before on my own and this loop was no different, but Prince was not getting too lonely and was still happy to canter along in the scorching heat. As we came into our final vet gate we knew that we only had one last loop to complete so after passing the vetting and compulsory re-check we set off on the last loop. It is safe to say that as he cantered away from the venue I was feeling quite emotional. I think this was because although I had ridden 160km before, then it had been abroad, in Mont le Soie, Belguim and to ride this distance on home soil, in those extreme conditions and a majority of the ride alone, was especially special.

Prince continued that last loop the same as he left, just bowling along at his own pace. Unfortunately only a couple of KM from the finish we found ourselves on familiar tracks but without the right colour arrows… Prince however was a star and was happy to canter back up and down the tracks and around a field and a few KM extra until we had found our markers again and could continue heading for home. Once back on track, I began to wonder who was in front and behind me, I knew there were some foreign riders in front of me, but I was not sure if there were any other British riders with them.

As we came into the final field and up to the finishing line I was so proud of Prince, and how well he felt. He cantered in feeling the same as he did when he started the ride earlier that morning, and he was slightly confused as to why we were cheered and clapped across the line by our friends and officials.

Next was the heart stopping part as everyone crewed Prince and we checked his pulse, before going to present to the vets. As we came in and started to take off his tack we found several friends came to lend a hand. As we presented to vet mum could not look (she is never good at watching vettings), Prince’s pulse was under 64bpm so next the trot up in front of the officials and vets. There was complete silence in

Kings Forest 2013National Champion

the vetting as he came back to along the trot up no one said a word… just the sound of scribbling of pen on paper. Prince then had his pulse and metabolic checks, before we heard the words CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW NATIONAL CHAMPION!! I could not believe it, I had been runner up last year, but to win National Champion, just seemed like something that happened to other people not me – it felt unreal.

We would like to say huge thanks to the organisers, officials, sponsors and numerous smiling helpers at Kings Forest during the weekend. Especially on such a hot day as our crew car had given a temperature of 36o at one point. We would also like to thank everyone who helped during the day Alex, Jane, James, Dace, Chris and Carol. Thanks also to Phillipa and her crew for riding and taking care of Zara, unfortunately Zara failed in her ride slightly lame at just over 100km. The next day, before I set off on another endurance ride, we were presented with a lovely saddle from the Worship Company of Saddlers, a fantastic bridle and breastplate from Zilco, and a bag of linseed from Simple Systems, and we thank all these kind sponsors.

I could not be prouder of Prince (Vavavoom), he was awesome all day and just cantered along the tracks at his own pace. We had a fantastic ride even in the extreme heat. We would also like to thank everyone who congratulated us, and who has encouraged and helped us over the years. A special mention must go to Len Beach (sadly no longer with us) who always had an encouraging word through the years from when I was seven years old riding my pony to 2013, I hope you are still watching Len.Thank you everyone

Carri Ann Dark & Vavavoom

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The North West’s EGB Team and The Kings Forest Inter Regional Championships by Max Wilson (12)

I hate travelling and I am allergic to being organised. So when I found out that I was to ride because my mum’s horse was injured, I knew it was going to be one of those long way from home rides. However, nothing could prepare me for the epic journey that we had to get there on the Friday. As Izzy was on a school trip to the Harry Potter Studios in Watford (near London) we had to “do a slight diversion on our way”. This slight diversion resulted in a 350 mile trip there and the ponies being boxed for something like 10 hours. I told my mum that the RSPC would not be happy and we should not go – but mum said (as she always does) – well we are going and that’s that! Plus “you WILL enjoy yourself. I was not convinced. On top of this nightmare as Izzy had purposely arranged her school trip for the same Friday, this meant that I had to help mum get everything ready. It was not fair. There are some things that I am good at – football, sleeping, Xbox, guitar, and being

difficult – but being organised and helping is not my thing.

We eventually set off along with Bobby the pug. There was not a spare inch in the car. Mum likes to take the kitchen sink, plus fridge and loo……. It was 25 degrees and very sunny. When we got to Knutsford and we had been going for an hour, I realised that mum had forgotten to put my hat in my bag. Needless to say when I told her of her failing, she was not happy. She said there was not enough time to turn back and pick it up, plus rendezvous with Izzy in Watford. She said she wanted to kill me. It was good thing that I was in the back of the car with Bobby to protect me. Mum rang Shaun Walsh the Cheshire EGB coach and luckily he said he had a couple of spares with him. Result. As the M1 was a car park due to an accident, mum said “we will just need to do slight detour on the diverted route.” This took us on to the M5,


The two-day Boconnoc Ride took place successfully on the 29th and 30th June in near perfect weather. This is a beautiful, heavily wooded private estate near Lostwithiel and Endurance South West are very grateful to the Fortescue family and their farming tenants for allowing the ride to take place each year. There are no bridleways or footpaths across the estate which makes the ride particularly special.

Riders reported the going at it’s best for several years, the route around the estate being particularly enjoyed for its mix of woods, tracks and grassy fields. On Saturday, the route also took the competitors into Forestry Commission woodland around Herodsfoot and Duloe. In all, there were four routes, allowing three almost completely different loops for the 80k classes. The members of the Cornish TRF were kept extremely busy marking and de-marking the routes.

For the first time in the South West, there was an international class, the FEI CEI 80k 1*, which was sponsored by Phoenix Field Arabians and Endurance GB South West, as well as a full schedule of national classes. Local riders took the first two places in the FEI class. The results were, in first place Annie Joppe on Fantom at 14.4 kph. In second place was Nicky Sherry on Silver Zourra also at 14.4 kph, in third place Richard Allen on Chazan at 12.85 kph and fourth, Kisty Wiscombe on Ishtar Spirit at 12.27 kph.

The 80 km CER for the Boconnoc Bowl, donated by Mr & Mrs Fortescue, was as usual, hotly contested with nine horses and riders taking part. The result was a racing finish uphill past the house with Shannon Smith on her TBX pony, Bomber,

just beating Jenny Pierson on Zayin Encantado in the last few yards. This was third time lucky for 18-year-old Bomber and Shannon as they have been second twice in previous years in the same class.

The 80k CER was also sponsored by Endurance GB South West and Farlap Photography.

The two-day Phoenix Field Arabians Deer Park Challenge was for Open and Advanced horses and riders and judged on the Performance Formula. Out of the nine horses and riders taking part the clear winner was Caroline Lloyd on Lustre, with Janthea Newman on Aden Silver Moonlight second and Charles Newman on Keen Pleasure in third place.

The Riding Clubs Endurance Challenge is proving highly popular this year, with six teams in the South West region competing for the most points and a place in the national final. Two teams from Newquay Riding Club were taking part at Boconnoc and one from South Brent.

The Boconnoc Ride is always highly popular with local pleasure riders since it is their one opportunity of the year to ride around this beautiful estate. There were two classes for them each day and a large number turned out to enjoy themselves. Amongst them was 76-year-old Lady Caroline Fortescue on Polmartin Romulus, out with other riders from the local Polmartin Riding Stables.

Both days were thoroughly enjoyed by all who took part, both those who were competing and those who just came for the fun.

The Boconnoc Ride 2013


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M42 and M40 and M25 – all in the opposite direction to Bury St Edmunds. We eventually got to the Harry Potter Studios with 10 minutes to spare. But guess what – Izzy was late because she bought a souvenir – Girls!!

However, the time did allow us the opportunity to let Bobby have a wee and give the ponies some water. The car park attendants almost had a fit when we dropped the ramps to get some fresh air into the box as they thought we were going to unload. An attendant raced over and said Bobby couldn’t get out of the car and we must not drop any hay on the tarmac. He stressed the horses could not be unloaded (even though there was loads of space) and that he would give mum a brush to clear up any loose bits of hay! Mum did one of her smiles through clenched teeth.

Anyway Izzy strolled out and off we set off again – “only 95 miles to go!” said mum. One thing that I have learnt is that London on a hot sunny Friday afternoon/tea time is very busy. 4 hours later with a route that took us through Newmarket we got to the venue. I liked Newmarket and suggested to mum that we move there. She said that if we sold up we might manage a shed or caravan as it is very expensive. It still looked good though.The Kings Forest venue was huge. It felt like we were entering the Olympics. Lots of people had arrived already. Shaun met us and helped us set the ponies corrals up. They had half the space that they normally get when we go to Mounted Games Association events. Plus all of the horses were closely corralled alongside each other. Mum said she did not like the arrangements “but needs must” (whatever that means). We got the tent up just before it went dark. Shaun arranged a fish and chip supper for the team members and we met Amanda, Terry Madden, John Black, Diane Gillings, Rachel Rolfe, Pat Guerin, Katie Mellor and Rachel Knight. We got to bed about 10.30pm.

At 3.40 am (according to mum who never sleeps) the venue kicked into life. All of the FEI 3 star riders began getting ready for the 160k race. Mum said “that if you can’t beat them I might as well join them” and got up. One of my skills in life is being able to sleep through anything so I went back to sleep………..

Because mum was bored, she fed/watered/mucked out….. By 7.30am it was 30 degrees and the whole of the North West Team were either crewing or getting ready to set off. I got up, had something to eat and joined in.At this point I realised that all of the EGB rides that I had done so far, were small scale compared to this event. The FEI Saudi Emirates team had 2 massive horse boxes.

Their 10 marquees stretched out in the distance. Whilst our team was getting ready, I watched the 160 km riders return for their first vet gate after doing 40 km. As the rider went over the finish line, a whole team of Saudi crew appeared. One took off the saddle whilst the horse slowly walked towards their crew point. In the meantime, the remaining 5 members of the crew poured buckets and buckets of water over the horse. By the time they reached the crew point and at least 8 buckets of water later, the coach took the heart rate. If it was below 64 the horse continued his slow walk to the vet gate. Once vetted the horse was taken to a separate crew point and for the next 40 mins it had bucket after bucket of water thrown on them. The crew was re filling their water supply using huge wheel barrows.

The EGB water tanker which cost £1000 was used by Saturday lunch time! Luckily the organizers arranged for more water to be

delivered, but the vehicles were not as glamorous and shiny.

Terry Madden and Rachel Rolfe set off on their 102 km ride.

John Black and Katy Mellor (15) set off on their 64 km ride. Mum was to crew for them with Sally Mellor (Katy’s mum).

Diane Gillings and Ruth Chadwick set off on the first of their two day 32 km rides.

Shaun and Amanda looked after all of the horses when they returned to the venue for vetting. We had 2 marquees with lots of kit. Izzy and I decided to stay and help them rather than go in the car to crew at various points. I am really glad that I stayed because I learnt so much. We also helped with the constant refilling of the water barrels,

getting bags of ice. Plus watching the 160 km riders in action was awesome. By Saturday afternoon all of our riders had returned. Terry and Rachel pulled up at vet gate two. Everyone else was ok. John and Katie had a great ride and both passed their vetting. Katy even managed to get a Grade 1, so she was very pleased, as the temperature had peaked at one point in the afternoon to 40 degrees.

We had a team meal on the Saturday night with drinks paid for from the North West kitty (whatever that is).It was very hot and everyone was tired some were in bed by 10.30 pm. The next part of the report is fromIzzy - Sunday report

Pat Guerin and I were riding the 48km route together. Our vet time was 8.30 am. Mum and I agreed the logistics for getting ready, as the trailer was a long way from the vetting and

start area. So we decided to tack up at the vet gate. It seemed like a good plan. However, a lot of the horses were still spooked from last night and Gizmo was on his toes. So when he was attacked by mum with fly spray, he was naughty and kicked me on my thigh. It was mums fault. I screamed and instantly the vets arrived, EGB officials ran over and an ambulance with flashing lights appeared! After checking me over I was allowed to rde as long as I promised to retire if the pain got too much.

Pat and I set off. The temperature was around 30 degrees but there was a bit more cloud compared to yesterday. The route was clearly marked, and took us through scenic landscape and thick forest with grassy verges and sandy tracks. There were some stony sections as well. Pats horse Ziggy was too scared to go under the trees but Gizmo being a little smaller and perhaps a little braver enabled me to get under the branches. It was great fun and I enjoyed riding with Pat. She is so experienced and we took turns in taking the lead. We were expertly crewed by Terry Madden and John Black. As it was very hot I was pleased that Gizmo drank lots of sugar beet water. Ziggy was being fussy about drinking and refused any water. We finished after 4.5 hours with a ride average of 10.75 kph.

When we got back to the finish there were plenty of helpers to lend a hand. This enabled Shaun and Amanda to each concentrate on getting heart rates down. As Gizmo doesn’t like being sloshed, getting his heart rate down can be tricky, but I learnt how to do it successfully without upsetting him. He finished on 48, which was a bit higher than normal, but it was 38 degrees and no shade. I got a grade 2.

Pat however did not do so well. Firstly Ziggy’s heart rate would not drop and he was vetted out with a reading of 69. What a shame. Matters became worse when Pat collapsed with heat exhaustion. So another trip with the ambulance. Plus Ziggy’s heart rate was still high, so the vet admitted him to a stable and a drip was inserted into his neck. After about an hour both Pat and Ziggy were much better and both were later discharged.

Max arrived back with Diane Gillings on her borrowed horse called Chant after completing the 32 km ride. Max did well finishing on a heart rate of 40 and got a grade 1. I was pretty jealous………

When the results came in the North West Team came 2nd. The South West Team came 1st but they did have a huge team. In addition the winner of the 32 k Saturday ride was Ruth Chadwick. She won a big trophy. Plus Max as a junior rider won his 32 k class and I won the 48 km novice class. Ziggy won a prize for being the best veteran.

We had a great weekend, met some really nice people. It was a long journey home but it was well worth it!


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There was great hope that the GB JYR team could bring home a medal after their Bronze success at the Europeans, but from the start odds were against them. Only six riders had qualified and this slender number was reduced to four before they set foot in France with Brett Corcoran and Kate Atkinson both withdrawing due to problems with their horses.

This gave a team place to the reserve rider Penny Amond but her horse Rosie’s Brown Sugar trotted up lame at the third vet gate. But disaster for Team GB had struck early in the first leg as described by Dace Sainsbury.

‘We had just caught up with the Tunisian team in a wooded track section. The ground wasn’t great and we had to concentrate on riding around

ditches and puddles. We got to a puddle that

you could go round either way around.

I went one way the Tunisian the other. For whatever reason his horse slowed but once round the puddle the rider kicked on. At this point the horse slammed to a halt, double barreled corkscrewing its body and caught Lottie (Ballota) right in the side of her face with a hefty whack. Next thing I know Lottie’s head is pinned to my left leg and she is spinning on the spot. I jumped off only to see Lottie’s eyes shut, blood pouring out of the wound and an indent in her skull. Andrew Thedorou quickly jumped off and gave me a bandage to wrap as best I could around her face. We were picked up off course and had the most wonderful treatment from all team management and treatment vets. Including painkillers, staples and x rays. Which concluded that the skull had collapsed into her sinus.

Back at home she is recovering well but unfortunately I cannot say better than expected as after her course of antibiotics she developed Sinitus, which we are currently treating. She also has a large lump developing on the skull that should reduce in time but we will need further x-rays to monitor the progress.‘

At the first vet check Theodorou’s Jamal went out lame so the only GB rider to finish in 8h 49m 51s (13.589kmph) was Lauren Mills riding Oakleaze Farm Czarko 47th of the 49 who finished from the 85 representing 28 nations who started. The last to finished was Hedi Derbel for Tunisia riding the Tunisian bred gelding Tamanrasset in 9h 44m 11s. (12.325 kmph).

It was a hot and humid day with the temperature reaching 34 C and the course set over 4 loops was very challenging. From the onset the UAE team set a blazing pace with three of the team crossing the finish in the first three places but the vet gate ruled the day with only the Anglo Arabian mare Niac Armor passing the final inspection. This 12 year old mare bred in France, a granddaughter of Persik, had crossed the finish first in a ride time of 6h 00m 34s (19.969kmph) ridden by 14 year old Khalifa Ali Khalifan Al Jahouri whose father won the Open European

Championship in Florac last year.After his win his father and trainer said. “I am very happy to bring this horse back to France. This mare is very tough and I liked her from the first and we are lucky to have her. We try hard to keep her in good condition but it is very difficult in the desert as it is so hot but finally it does seem we did a good job.”

The sole representative for The Netherlands Marijke Visser claimed second place with the Belgium bred Eomer completing 12m 31 seconds after the winner. This duo finished 17th in the 2011 JYR World Championships and were fourth in last year’s JYR European Championships. Third place went to the only Australian rider Erin Krahnen as her compatriot Alexandra Toft failed to start due to her horse having a sore foot and was not presented at the pre ride vetting. The grey mare she rode Emily Jones TE was bred and is trained by Peter Toft, she is the daughter of Tallaroon Creo Royale whom Toft trained for a Japanese rider at the 1998 World Championship in Dubai.Going into the final stage the UAE were


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in pole position for Team gold but all that changed at the final vetting promoting the French Team to Gold, and in a tight battle Belgium won Silver by 10min over Spain in Bronze. Only four other teams finished, Malaysia, Qatar, Brazil and Czech Republic, 16 had started.

Awards were made by representatives of the Sponsors Al Shaqab Stud, Qatar and Lara Sawaya, Director of HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival who thanked HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his support of Arabian racing and endurance. “We appreciate this is a world-wide endeavor to promote the Arabian horse and involves so many people on so many levels.”After the closure of the stables on the evening prior to the start an inspection was made by Field Personnel of the FEI Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Programme –EADCMP. Which resulted in five-chef D’equipe receiving yellow cards due to unauthorized medication in their stables. List of recipients are on the FEI website.

Best Condition winner

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Lauren Mills

The Individual Medal Winners

The Team Medal winners

Scottish Endurance Riding Club


It was great to see loads of new faces come along to our Maybole ride on August 4th to try something a wee bit different! TREndurance is unique to Glasgow Branch (but we are willing to share.) It combines TREC obstacles (PTV) and Control of Paces (CoP) with a pleasure / taster ride. Scores from the TREC are added to ride results using the French Formula to determine placings. Fantastic prizes were awarded to winners and runners-up, thanks to generous sponsors and donations. Competitors first had to show their control of paces by cantering slowly along a 50m corridor, then returning at a fast walk. 60 points max could be gained. The PTV course consisted of 10 obstacles, including rein back, immobility, hedge jump and corridor. Each obstacle carried a max score of 10. Those riding the 19k and 23k pleasure rides also got to practise riding UP UP UP hills and DOWN DOWN DOWN them, as well as bridge and water crossings and loads of low branches.It was smiles all round from the visiting TREC riders who did not have to focus solely on map reading but could instead take in the wonderful views of the Ayrshire countryside,

and not worry about getting lost. Other riders were trying TREC and endurance for the first time and we hope some of them will become future SERC members. Of course Glasgow branch members put up a good show; TREC training was one of our winter branch training activities.

Was it possible to add even more FUN to Glasgow branch rides? Yes! The sun shone all day and feedback has been excellent. Weather permitting, we hope to run TREndurance again at next year’s Maybole

ride and continue our branch training over the winter.

TREndurance Takes off for Glasgow!

On the hottest day of the year at that point, most sane people were taking it easy in the shade with the Sunday papers and a cold drink to hand. Not the 70-odd riders who took to the hills around Broughton on the third day of the endurance festival that has become a flagship event for the Scottish Endurance Riding Club.

The event on 5-7 July attracted more than 230 entries from all over Scotland and the north of England. Starting with a leisurely pleasure ride on Friday evening along the old railway line to Biggar, riders really kicked into gear on Saturday morning. Classes ranged from 80kms over 2 days to another two different Pleasure routes. The first set

of routes took riders over the hills affording wonderful views of the Clyde valley. The warm sun was toned down by a strong breeze that made for perfect riding conditions - a marked contrast to 2012 when the weekend event had to be cancelled as both routes and venue were water-logged.

As a complete contrast, a couple of hours in the afternoon were whiled away by riders competing over a Handy Pony course, demonstrating that endurance horses can be very versatile.

In the evening more than 100 people, including several of the farmers who allow access to their land, flocked to the village

hall to join in the legendary supper. The exertions of the day meant that the riders in the campsite and the corralled horses were all quiet by 11pm, full of turkey, profiteroles and hay, respectively!

On Sunday the routes took riders into the parklands surrounding upmarket spa Stobo Castle and up towards Broughton Heights. The sun blazed down untempered this time by breezes, and riders and horses were grateful for the watering station sited halfway along the route.

Several team and individual competitions were contested over the weekend, and host branch Lothians were delighted to emerge the winners in the inter-Branch Capercaille Challenge. The 2-day 80kms trophy was won by Cumbrian rider Kath McGhee on her veteran horse Foxghylls Folly, a short head in front of local rider Anne Short on Another Chance; the 2-day 60kms trophy went to another Cumbrian, Carolyn Cummings and her mare Peterbrook Sunset Surprise.

In a move designed to put something back into the community, over the weekend riders raised £130 for the local hospital drivers scheme.

Heat and dust...Photos show: Kath McGhee (right), winner of the 2-day 80km) and Anne Short, runner-up Riders descending from Broughton Heights

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At some point last year, once we had all dried out after the absolute deluge that was Seacliff 2012, someone suggested that if we had coped with running an FEI 1* under those conditions, running a 2* would be a breeze…….We set about organising the ride on a shoestring budget. FEI rides are more expensive to run than your average ride as you must bring in FEI qualified Ground Jury and vets, with many requiring flights and accommodation.

By the Thursday before the ride many of the 2* riders and horses had arrived and were stabled locally, with a further few arriving in the evening. At this point the weather was still nice, but we were forecast rain from Friday to Sunday. Thankfully the rain never actually came. On Friday the organising committee and a band of helpers went around and checked, double-checked and topped up all the markers. For the FEI ride clear marking is essential as many of the international riders don’t carry maps!! Riders and horses were arriving throughout the day for all of Saturday’s classes and the venue was filling up. We got the briefing done – pointing out the general route, the marking system and importance of not riding on the salt marshes at John Muir and then weighed in most of the riders. The National 160s were also vetted on Friday night as they had such an early start in the morning. Then we fed the officials, made sure everything was in place for the morning.Our 5 intrepid 160km riders set off in the early morning light heading off on the first loop. Then it was all go to get the 2* 120km horses’ passports checked and scanned for microchips, vetted and the remaining riders weighed in. Then it was down to the start for 6.30am, to watch all the riders trotting off at a nice sensible pace on the estate tracks.Shortly after this the 160s had finished the first loop and were back out onto loop 2 by the time the 120’s came back in. A flurry of activity at the vet gate, where the riders were not separated by much and everyone passed and went into their hold time. We started the 1* 80kms, followed in carefully timed intervals by the 80 CR, 60 ER, 60 CR, 50 CR and 30km CR. It seemed that the timing worked mostly well, with no loops

overloaded with either crews or riders at any one time. The second loop of the 120’s and the third of the 160’s took them out to John Muir Country park with a loop around the beach and forest there. Soon the 120’s were all back in for their second vet gate. The day passed faster and faster, with the 120’s heading out on their third loop before we knew it. They flew down the firm sand of the beach, raced round the grass endriggs back to the venue and into their final vet hold. At this point there were 3 international riders left in the 120 and a large contingent of Brits – including our very own Candy Cameron and Lisa Maitland with Colin Bell as the only young rider.

The last loop consisted mainly of grass tracks and the riders flew round with the 3 UAE horses in the lead. They crossed the finish line together, with Saeed Al Khattal winning, followed not long after by Tricia Hirst who was the highest placed Brit in 4th. Candy achieved 6th place, with Lisa placing 10th in her first 120km ER. The FEI 1* had finished earlier after a nailbiting racing finish where Jaswant Singh Hem Singh pipped Beccy Broughton-Booker into second place.

Lastly we all awaited the only 160km rider left, Constance Newbould. She came back into the venue at 8.20pm to a resounding cheer from all the helpers and spectators who had stayed to see her finish. You could hear a pin drop until the vets announced that they had passed, when there was another large cheer as Constance and Kai (Zharkruv) gained their Diamond Thistle – a fantastic achievement on a homebred and home trained horse!

Auchencrow rideJust two weeks after the Scottish Championships at Kelso, SERC Borders branch has another treat in store. The Auchencrow ride is based at Oldcastle Farm only four miles from the A1.This is a lovely undulating part of Berwickshire and always rides well with the routes taking in tracks, field margins and disused railway line.

Dr Beeching did some of us a favour when he closed all those lines in the 1960s. I always like spotting apple trees and wondering if the core was thrown from the train by some long distant traveller.

There are pleasure, 30 km, 50 km, 60 km and 80k classes and this year a new 40 km in the direction of Lamberton, very near the English border. The exact route will depend on the progress of the harvest but this can be the best time of year for riding and it’s a great chance to get out on your fit horses in some super countryside. So, like thinking beyond a fence, focus beyond the Champs and get your entries in now!

Seacliff RideReport from Lisa Maitland

At the start


Breeding

Lois Duncan from Woodbridge, had a very successful outing to the Baileys Horse Feeds/ British Breeding/British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Futurity Evaluations held on the 16th July at Writtle College, with her three year old horse, Wraphael.

The BEF Futurity Evaluation series aims to identify British bred young potential sport horses and ponies destined for careers in dressage, eventing, show-jumping or endurance, and may even find the Olympic Champions of the future.

Wraphael was the highest scoring potential endurance horse at Writtle; he received a score of 8.07 and a First premium. A First premium indicates that the horse has the potential and outlook to perform at national level.

Lois bought Wraphael when he was just two days old. She said “I said to his breeder, Jane Van Lennep before he was born, that if he was a chestnut colt I would buy him, which I did! I really liked his breeding”. Pure bred Arab, Wraphael is by Polish Arab, Wrzos and his dam is an Arab, Aurabelle.

This was Wraphael’s first visit to the Futurity

and Lois said, “we really enjoyed the day and I feel as though we have achieved a goal as he performed well”. Lois plans to start introducing Wraphael to endurance rides at the end of next summer and then in 2015 they will start competing in earnest. Lois went on to say, “I am new to endurance riding and very ambitious for Wraphael and believe he has the potential to achieve a lot, we will see how far we will go. His breeder, Jane will help me with his training”.

With entries limited to 60 at each evaluation venue, places are keenly sought after. Entries are categorised by discipline with age groups for foals, yearlings, two and three year olds and each horse is evaluated in hand and loose in a safe indoor environment as well as undergoing a vet’s assessment.

Former EGB Chairman, Jo Claridge of Phoenix Field Arabians in Bodmin, had a very successful outing at the Baileys Horse Feeds/ British Breeding/British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Futurity held on the 6th August at Tall Trees EC with her filly foal, Shahkeira.

Potential endurance horse, Shahkeira gained the highest score awarded to an endurance

horse in the Futurity (9.23) and an elite premium. An Elite premium indicates that the horse has the potential and outlook to perform at international level.

Jo who has been breeding horses for 23 years bred Shahkeira from her mare, Shahlua, she said, “Shahkeira is the sixth foal we have bred from Shahlua and the fifth one by R Ali Bey. Shahkeira’s full brothers, Ali Shahrif and Ali Shahmahl did well at the Futurity and Ali Shamahl has just competed in his first pleasure ride”. R Ali Bey was originally owned by Anne Hawk of the Woodlay Stud, he has now been sold to a private stud in Spain.

Jo went on to say, “I am thrilled with Shahkeira, she loved her day at the Futurity. She is destined to be an endurance horse and will hopefully compete at a high level with my daughter Rachael. I will do some in hand showing with her until she is old enough to be broken in”.

The BEF’s Head of Equine Development, Jan Rogers, said: “The Futurity continues to go from strength to strength. The results so far are very encouraging and we are finding that the horses our breeders are producing have the range of talents that are likely to be needed by the growing base of riders who wish to participate in horse sports”.

The BEF Futurity Evaluations are held at 16 venues throughout the UK and young horses go home with a BEF Premium (grade), a stylish rosette and a detailed, informative score sheet. An attractive certificate to keep and frame follows on after the event. All results are published on the fully searchable British Breeding website. www.britishbreeding.org.

The BEF Futurity started in 2005 with 100 young horses to be evaluated and will see over 800 in 2013.

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With the changing of seasons so comes a change in diet, management and less time being ridden. Allen & Page nutritionist Emma Hurrell BSc Hons discusses the impact

that this can have on the horse’s digestive system and the potential benefits of the inclusion of prebiotics and probiotics in feed.

The competition season is coming to an end and as the nights close in and temperatures drop, the arrival of winter brings with it many changes for the endurance horse. The quality of grazing over winter is greatly reduced, increasing the need for supplementary forms of forage such as hay or haylage. For many horses, poor weather results in more time in the stable and a reduced workload and the cold temperatures usually mean an increase in additional feed. For many

owners the transition from autumn to winter can cause problems such as weight loss, loose droppings, colic and even behavioural changes. Taking the right steps to make this transition as smooth as possible will put your horse ahead in preparation for next season and save a lot of worry.

Perhaps the most important consideration should be winter forage. Forage forms the foundation of every horse’s diet but is particularly important for the endurance

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horse, which relies heavily on a high fibre diet as a source of slow release energy. Although horses have evolved to eat high fibre diets, being mammals, they do not have the enzymes needed to digest this fibrous material. They instead rely on a population of beneficial microbes such as bacteria and yeasts found in the hindgut to perform this process. This microbial population breaks down fibre into volatile fatty acids, which are used by the horse as a source of energy. The digestion of fibre by this microbial population generates heat, which is particularly beneficial in the winter months and they also provide the horse with essential B vitamins, which the bacteria produce as a by-product.

The microbial population of the horse’s hindgut therefore plays an important part in the overall wellbeing of the horse. This microbial population lives in a delicate balance so it is important to make any changes to the diet gradually. Each type of microbe in the horse’s hindgut will feed on different components of food; for instance, some will digest simple sugars while others will digest complex carbohydrates. Different sources of forage will have different compositions, for example summer grass will have a higher sugar content compared to last year’s hay. If a change is made suddenly it is likely that problems may occur as there may not be the appropriate microbes to digest the new forage. To allow

the microbial population time to adapt, introduce new sources of forage gradually and when moving on to a new bale, it is always best to start mixing this with the end of the previous bale.

A drop in temperature means more of the horse’s energy is being used to keep warm. Many horses will require additional feeds as well as forage to provide the energy needed to maintain weight. The same rule applies when changing bucket feeds, as it does for forage so make changes gradually. If amounts of a feed are being increased, build the amount up over a period of 7 to 10 days and consider splitting your horse’s feed between two or three feeds rather than feeding one large feed as this will allow the microbial population of the hind gut to digest the feed more efficiently. Fibrous ingredients like unmolassed sugar beet and oils such as linseed oil are great sources of energy and are gentler on the digestive system compared to high starch ingredients such as barley and other cereal grains. Although cereal grains provide a lot of energy, if fed in large quantities they can increase the acidity of the digestive system, which is harmful for the microbial population of the hindgut, reducing their numbers and their effectiveness at digesting fibre.

Stress, which can be caused through more time in the stable can also increase the acidity of the digestive tract and reduce

the number of beneficial microbes in the hindgut. This makes way for harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and Clostridium difficile, which can take hold and cause symptoms such as diarrhoea. It is important to minimise stress so as much turn out time as possible is ideal, particularly for horses that struggle when being stabled. If turn out is limited, providing free access to forage is essential because as well as the benefits already discussed, access to forage helps satisfy natural grazing behaviour.

Feeds and supplements that include ingredients which support the microbial population in the horse’s digestive tract can be beneficial and generally come in two forms; prebiotics and probiotics. A prebiotic is a non-digestible feed ingredient that improves the digestive environment for beneficial microbes or limits the number of harmful microbes. In feeds and supplements, two commonly used prebiotics are fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), which feed beneficial microbes and mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS), which can attach to harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli and remove them from the digestive system.

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British Horse Feeds is delighted to welcome endurance rider Lauren Mills on to the Speedi-Beet Team, with her horse Oakleaze Farm Czarko.

Lauren works full time for the NHS and began

competing in endurance riding six years ago. Her introduction to the sport was with a New Forest Pony, after taking inspiration from her Mum who enjoys pleasure rides. Lauren has owned Czarko for three years and in 2011 they won The British Horse Feeds Little Dragon at the Red Dragon Festival of Endurance. They are now ranked joint 4th in the Young Riders Combination World Endurance Rankings after quickly proving to be a determined and talented pair. This year they were selected to represent Great Britain in the Young Rider World Endurance Championships in France.

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I have had THE most amazing time with my very best friend ,we have travelled thousands upon thousands of miles together, and ridden over the most glorious countryside the length and breadth of Britain.

We have started in 146 competitive rides(a total of 16 lames ) including 29 Endurance rides ,we have successfully completed 20 Endurance rides and been placed in the top 3 13 times, including one of my favourite achievements, winning the 100k at Lindum in 2000 and again in 2008.I am very proud to have our names on that trophy some 8 years apart.

In 1999 Omar was 2nd in the Lindum Imp which was then a 64km ER and was

his second ever ER , last year he was 3rd in the Lindum Imp which is now based on performance formula.

We came 3rd in 2000 completing 241 km over 4 days at the Spirit of Sherwood ride, also winning Best Condition,15 horses started and only 3 finished -and people think its easy doing multi - days .....I started my tradition of signing to him,Tie a Yellow Ribbon, only because it starts with “I’m coming home I’ve done my time” that was to carry on throughout each and every ride as we headed home, and he knew we were going home to finish.

We’ve been to Cirencester 3 times and had 3 fails - which is really odd as I always thought Omar would like that ride, whereas I never thought he’d enjoy the Red Dragon, however, 5 classes at Red Dragon and 5 passes!!! He loved it!

In 2008 at the age of 18 he completed Puddingstone 101km and then 6 days later Lindum 102km, and in October went to the Red Dragon for the first time, completing the Dragons Tail .He was crowned EGB National Veteran Champion in that year, and placed the following 2 years.Biggest disappointment - Probably finishing 240km over 4 days at Lindum when Lindum carried on the Spirit of Sherwood classes, and being lame at the end....

He’s never been the fastest over the ground and I blame Lesley Caswell’s wise old horse,

Archimeades, together we rode many many miles, and he told Omar never to go any faster than Omar wanted to go ....And boy did Omar stick to that plan!!!!

I could go on and on about rides and fill this magazine, but I wont, I’ll forward to this year.After doing 3 little Pleasure rides with SERC we headed to the fabulous North Norfolk ride, and completed the 2 day 80km winning the Performance Formula with Omars heart rate of 22 .

Over the years Omars heart rate got lower and lower, obviously requiring too much energy to beat too many times ... and this did work in our favour. Especially in vet gates !Which brings us to Lindum 2013.

We had a fantastic 5 days at Lindum. We did 5km round the racecourse on Wednesday and Thursday, and then the new class Lindum Trekker 108 km over 3 days .There were 7 finishers, Omar finished 2nd, last year he won the Multi-day high point award, this year he came a credible 3rd.

It was Omars 12th Lindum, Best shod has always eluded us ....Not this year,my farrier stood in my yard 9 days before we left and handmade each shoe for Omar to wear.Best shod Friday ,Saturday and Sunday and overall Best Shod Trophy.

Omar has ridden 1437km at Lindum,1242km of them being competitive across 11 competitive classes. He’s completed almost every distance on offer at Lindum and travelled a total of 11264km there and back .Lindum has always held a special place in my heart and for some reason only known to Omar he loves that ride, and what a special place to ride him for the very last time.Those who know us know that he has respiratory disease, having had a tie back operation when he was a just 4 years old, As the years have passed there has become more and more scar tissue making him struggle even more with his airway. His grade 2 heart murmur has worsened, and is now a grade 4.While sound in body and limb and looking fantastic, he struggles to breathe whilst working .

He’s completed 8811km over 19 endurance seasons and I am totally delighted to retire him at the age of 23.

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It probably seems a long time ago now, because we have had such a glorious summer and start to autumn, but last winter took a heavy toll, and lasted for almost seven months. There was snow every month from November to March – that’s five months, and more in some areas. So, not wishing to be pessimistic, are you prepared if the winter comes in like that again?

RUGSOne of the first tasks of the autumn, if you didn’t already do it, is to check over all your rugs. Make sure they are clean and that all the straps are there, and the buckles all work. Send them off for cleaning, or scrub them down in the yard, with this weather they will soon be dry. Check if anything needs a repair, and check it fits the horse it is used for. Young horses grow, competition horses change shape, rugs as they age can become stretched or out of shape, causing rubs and discomfort. Take stock of what you have, and decide if you need to throw out anything, or buy something new.

With technology moving fast, the materials and treatments used on rugs, plus design innovations, mean that it is often more cost effective to buy a new rug than get some of

them cleaned! Having the rugs all sorted out and ready is such a help when the weather does turn, as everything is to hand.

Don’t just look at turnout rugs either; check out the stable

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YARD EQUPMENT

Many endurance riders have their horses turned out for much of the year, and all year if possible, but many also have their horses in for a good part of the winter, even if only overnight. Time to check over the yard equipment now!

Brooms that need new heads or handles…maybe even a new broom (some of you will remember Trigger’s broom, in Only Fools and Horses…) a new shavings fork will make the work easier, I know I get really irritated when the tines on the old shavings fork get bent round and catch on the matting. Is there enough equipment on the yard for all the people using the place? Matting…have you lifted it and washed out the stables? Checked the mats for wear and tear? Moved them round if required? Disinfected the floors?

Ensure that the barrows are all up to the job, not rusted through, or running on flat tyres (sound familiar?).

Check all the water buckets, or the automatic water units if you have them. Check for leaks and corroded fittings. Only needs a little cold spell to split perished pipes; buckets left out in sunlight will perish too, becoming brittle and split. Have you lagged the water supply sufficiently to prevent freezing?

If it does freeze, what are your contingency plans? Might you need to invest in pipe warmers for the stables? These are cables that wrap around the pipes, plug into a socket and keep the pipes warm…very useful in my experience!

Got enough supplies of rock salt to spread about if it is icy? Better to get some in than wait for the weather. Beware though, when you use rock salt, make sure you wash your dog’s paws, as this can cause them to get very sore and split.

It is also a good idea to check your first aid box and the fire extinguishers. Change any light bulbs that need replacing, dust off the lights, and brush down the cobwebs. Cobwebs are a fire hazard! Check that all the bolts, locks and alarms are working, and that your feed storage is rodent, rot and weather proof.

FIELDCAREDon’t forget to check the fields as well, especially if your horses are out all year. Get any fence repairs done now, and make sure that you have topped up the fence energizer if you are using electric fencing, keeping a supply of batteries too. Cold weather makes batteries run down much faster. Again, make sure that the water supply will cope with the cold or wet weather. Ground re-enforcement mats can be a great help around gateways, feeding areas and the water supply, helping to minimize poaching of the ground, allowing the ground to remain fairly firm. This sort of work needs to be done now though, as the mats will simply sink if you try to put them down once the ground is really wet. It can be useful to have a dry standing around the hay feeding area too, and a feeder to keep the hay off the ground, so it is not trampled in and wasted. It might be worth considering putting some hard standing areas on the grazing, so that horses have somewhere out of the mud when it is really wet.

It’s a good time to check over the field shelters too, and make sure they are weather proof.

Cindy Russell shares some thoughts.

Waiting for Winter?Or already prepared?


Winter Clothing


RIDER CLOTHINGWe are often very good at making sure our horses are well protected and cared for in the winter, but maybe we are a little neglectful of ourselves…we can only function at our best when we are feeing good. So, waterproof and warm clothing is essential for us too. From the ground up, good boots, waterproof and if possible, breathable…worth investing in the leather boots if you can, or in good wellies! Good natural fibre socks…remember that cotton is not a good insulator, wool, alpaca, silk, any of those will keep your feet warm and dry. It might be time to get some waterproof chaps, or some windproof and waterproof golfing trousers…they have worked really well for me over the past few winters!

Good base layers are essential both for working in the yard, and for riding. There are so many different types and styles on the market now, and in such a range of prices, there is no excuse for going without. Again, natural fibres are usually best.

A mid layer, of fleece or similar, and a good coat over the top. Again, styles, materials and price ranges, are vast.

Don’t forget your head and neck! A soft thin scarf tucked into your shirt will stop the draughts, and a hat will keep so much heat in your body. If you don’t usually wear one, you will be amazed…we lose up to 70% of our heat through our heads.

Gloves are another item that is very much up to personal taste, but again, essential if you wish to be warm and keep working!Riding out, make sure that you have hi-vis on every time. Light is poor, weather conditions can be poor, and road users need as much help as they can get to see you out there. Think of the value that you

place on yourself and your horse, and make sure you are doing as much as you can to protect yourself. As always, when riding out, let someone know where you are going, and how long you expect to be. Carry a mobile phone, but don’t ride along chatting on it…enjoy your horse! And be aware of what is happening around you!

Winter will inevitably arrive, but the better prepared we are, the easier it is to weather!

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International

At 0.630 just in daylight 58 riders representing 33 countries started the test event for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014. The two riders representing Endurance GB were Tricia Hirst and Becky Broughton-Booker.

Hirst rode Madjin des Pins on whom she finished 15th in the 2012 World Championships while in contrast Broughton- Booker rode a novice Viniculture, this the first 120km for the eight year old owned by Derek Grantham. Broughton–Booker said it was a rare opportunity to test a young horse over a Championship course but was still disappointed to be eliminated for not achieving the minimum speed required of 14kmph. The pair clocked 12.5kmph and vetted through sound with a H/R of 60/58bpm and achieving her aim to ride and assess the whole course. Unfortunately Hirst’s horse was judged lame at the second vet gate.

The location was Sartilly in Lower Normandy somewhat isolated from the heart of WEG 214 that is in Caen around 120km northeast. The route for the test event was set over 129.3 km in four loops.

The planning of the course had been initiated by three of the team for Compiegne Endurance, Christian Depuille, Jean-Louis Leclerc and Nicolas Wahlen who is also

the WEG Endurance Event Director. At the end of May they had spent several hours in the saddle testing the beach sections and then had the onerous task of liaising with the numerous farmers and landowners who gave access to their land.

The first 38.8 kilometers went north with a long steady climb to the forest trails around the Ancienne Abbaye de La Lucerne before returning south to the vet gate. As with all the routes there were numerous road crossings but all controlled most efficiently by volunteers and police.

The second loop of 33.6km headed north then west where it set south for about 4.5 along the popular tourist beach of Jullouville. The previous day when temperatures had been around 28 degrees the beach had been heaving with sunbathers but luckily for the organizers on the ride day the weather was cool and over cast and the beach almost empty except for the stewards along the route. Broughton Becker said the sand on this beach was good.

The third loop 34.5km went south and along the beach and narrow coastal paths of one of France's most recognisable landmarks, Mont Saint-Michel and its bay.

The fourth loop 22.4km went south west to once again travel along the beach which this

time as commented by the winner HH Sh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum as he rode ‘ ‘The sand is very deep.’ On leaving the beach it returned to the vet gate over the same 11km as the previous leg.

Beccy Broughton-Booker commented ‘Each loop covered the same kilometre both out and in, which at times was somewhat dangerous especially when you were exiting against riders racing for the finish’. She also said ’The course was very well marked and had good crew points’.

Overall the course was judged to be very technical with numerous changes in direction and change of pace. It was not clear if the extra distance required for the WEG ride would be over new ground or would be a repeat of one of these loops, if so Leclerc indicated the loop would be ridden in reverse.

Unfortunately the layout of the venue could not be assessed, as it was not the same place as that which will be used for WEG.

In their usual style riders from the Middle East set a strong pace from the start with Bahrain Oman and the UAE in the leading group.

The first vet gate claimed two Bahrain riders who were without their team captain HH Sh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa who

WEG Test ride at Sartilly

Tricia Hirst (29) with the competitors, on the beach

Report and photos from Gilly Wheeler

International

was watching from the sidelines as he had broken some bones in his hand after a fall at Argentan (FRA) last month.

The second group of riders included Spaniard Jaume Punti Dachs Deputy Chairman of the FEI Endurance Committee, other members of that committee on site where Pierre Arnould –Belgium, John Robertson, Great Britain and Dr Khalid Ahmed Hasan, Bahrain.

As the ride progressed it was obvious that the leading group were not only here to test the course but also to win. The pace they recorded gave a clear indication to other teams what speed could be achieved over this ground.

At the start of the third stage the leading trio of Sh Hamdan, HE Sh Rashid Dalmook

Al Maktoum and Raed Mahmood had a twenty-minuet advantage with no one staging a challenge.

At the next vetting the Australian bred Yamamah (Kurrajong Concorde) the mount of Sh Rashid on whom he won Team Gold and Individual Silver at last years World Championship, went out lame and the Bahrain horse, also Australian bred, Sandine Phonenix took nine minutes to pulse down which left Sh Hamdan alone as he started the final loop.

Sh Hamdan crossed the finish in a ride time of 06h 14m 34s (20.712 kmph) on the French bred 12 year old Nikos on whom he had won over 160km at Euston last year. Second home 3m 28s later was Mahmood for Bahrain then it was a long wait of 44m until the next group swept in for a very

closely contested finish for third place which eventually went to Ahmed Al Hamdani, a member of the Omani bronze medal team at last year’s world championships. He was riding Rafale De La Fageole, a grandson of the famous French endurance stallion Persik.

The last of the 27 who finished was Naomi Muller for South Africa in 9h 11m 21s ( 14.071kmph)

With a keen eye on the proceedings was FEI Director of Endurance Ian Williams who commented “ Overall, it went very well and the test event did what it is meant to-highlighted the good and the bad. It has a great venue/region and I am sure 2014 will be a success.’

John McEwen FEI Vice President presented the trophies


Ride steward

Beccy Broughton

2nd placed rider

Team GB support!

On the course

The winner Ireland’s Tom MacGuiness

Dachs on course


Management Update

Voting at the AGM/EGM:To vote at the AGM/EGM you will need your membership card in order to obtain a voting card which must be shown each time a vote is called. Your attention is drawn to your right to appoint a proxy to vote at the AGM/EGM on your behalf. Please see paragraphs 7.3 to 7.4 of the Articles of Association (which may be found in the Members’ Handbook) for details of the procedure to be followed when appointing a proxy.

The instrument appointing a proxy must be received at the Endurance GB office at the National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2RP, no later than 48 hours before the start of the AGM/EGM.

Please refer any questions to Jeni Gilbert, Company Secretary Tel: 01484 863506Voting for both nominations for the Board and proposals may be carried out online or by post.

On the 21st October all eligible members with valid email addresses will receive notice of the AGM/EGM and details of how to vote.On the 28th October an invitation to vote on the nominations and the proposals will be sent. On the 12th November a reminder will be sent unless a vote has been received.

For those with no valid email address, the information will be forwarded by post at the end of October. All postal votes must be received before close of voting at noon on 19th November. Those attending the EGM/AGM may vote for the proposals online, by post or in person. Those unable to attend the EGM/AGM may vote for the proposals online, by post or by proxy.However votes for those standing for the Board may only be made online or by post.

Please ensure that the email address on your membership record is correct and please check your spam/junk box if no email arrives!

If you have any queries regarding this please contact Jeni Gilbert, Company Secretary.

THIRTEENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF ENDURANCE GB

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE COMPANY IS TO BE HELD AT THE BEST WESTERN YEW LODGE, PACKINGTON HILL, KEGWORTH, DE74 2DF, ON SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2013 AT 12:15PM.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ENDURANCE GB.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF THE COMPANY IS TO BE HELD AT THE BEST WESTERN YEW LODGE, PACKINGTON HILL, KEGWORTH, DE74 2DF, ON SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2013 AT 12:00PM FOR

THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ENDURANCE GB.Jeni Gilbert, Company Secretary, Endurance GB, October 2013

Registered office: Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RP

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Group News

On Sunday 4th August this ride once again had its venue at Cooks House Farm, courtesy of Jennifer Dodds, and the facilities as well as the going were perfect.

Although just 4 miles from Hexham town centre, it is surrounded by designated areas of outstanding natural beauty, plenty of natural water supplies, open moors, and the beautiful heather laden Hexham Common, over which the majority of the ride is held. It is a refuge to grouse and partridge to name but a few of the wildlife which can be seen.

On the day there were a variety of classes, 80km Hexhamshire Trophy Endurance Ride,

sponsored by Mike and Sally Bell of Border Trails Endurance, Graded Competitive rides of 80km, 65km, 56km, 40km and 30km distance with best condition prizes for these classes, sponsored by Baileys, ScottMitchell Assocaites of Hexham, Classic Uph. & Foam of Haltwhistle, Katy Carr, Equine Body Worker from Hexham, Spillers and Probiotics International Ltd. from Somerset. There were also Pleasure Rides of 40km, 30km and 18km open for members and non-members.

Entries came from as far as Cambridgeshire and those that stabled their horses overnight were treated to a new type of horse bedding, Verdo wood pellets, supplied by local stockist GLB Woodfuels from Catton, Hexham. All the users gave this new product great reviews.

The Hexhamshire Trophy, which is an 80km (50 mile) race (CER) taking approximately 5½ hours, thrilled not only riders and owners, but spectators as well.

The first to cross the line, was local Hexham farmer, Robert Newall with his 9 year old French bred Arab horse Loti du Caussanel. In second place was Rachael Atkinson from

Burnley, Lancashire riding Badran, an 11 year old Gelding.

In Class 2, 80km competitive ride Bridget Brown riding Murphy Himself from Redcar, Cleveland was awarded the Best Condition prize.

In Class 3, 65km competitive ride another local rider Debbie Wardle riding Bey Danzig successfully completed the distance to take a step further to becoming an advance pairing. They also took the Best Condition Prize, an embroidered cooler rug from sponsor Classic Uph. & FOAM.

In the other classes, Hexham based Katy Carr with Karita Super Star took best condition in the 56km class, Angela Shutt from Durham gained best condition in the 40km distance and Christine Peart also from Durham and in only her second ride was awarded best condition in the 30km class.

Full results of all other classes are available on EGB National website.

All the group’s rides are organised by experienced personnel, with checkpoint marshals and well marked courses, with support from Raynet communications and Emergency Paramedics Services, so we hope that you will join us at other rides this year as well as the Hexhamshire Trophy Ride in 2014, which is also hosting the Northern Championships for a taste of true Endurance riding.

Information about other forthcoming events, including Wark and Druridge Bay Beach Pleasure Rides are on our website: www.egbnorthumberlandandtyneside.co.uk.

Hexhamshire Trophy Ride

NORTHUMBERLAND & TYNESIDE GROUP

Already August? How time flies when you are busy out and about competing, enjoying the sunshine (mostly!) The South East Group members have certainly been making their mark at the National Rides this Summer. Our South East Team had a brilliant time at the Inter Regionals at Kings Forest. Expertly managed and coordinated by Rosemary Attfield and Mandy Yarnold, all team members successfully completed over the weekend, resulting in 3rd place for the team. Well done to all, and especially Ollie Holman, who won Best Junior Rider in the Inter Regionals! Also successful at Kings Forest was South East Group Vice Chairman Maggie Pattinson’s lovely horse Sadhira, winning the accolade of National Young

Horse Champion, ridden by Caroline Cowley. The South East group would like to thank the organisers of the Kings Forest National Ride-an amazing feat of organisation not least due to the hot weather making extra work to obtain ice and extra water for the horses.

Berkshire Downs national ride returned after a year’s absence, with Kate Curry (South East Chairman) stepping in to organise. A beautiful ride with excellent going and a route that flowed well and allowed for fast times.

The route for the Hornshill ride was completely changed this year, and met with very positive feedback from all that rode. The hot day made for some slower times, but everyone had a great time. Another hot day saw riders going out at the Friston Forest Pleasure Ride, over the South Downs and through the cool of Friston Forest. Again, slow times but happy faces (especially for Jane’s cakes afterwards!)

The Ashdown Forest ride is always popular

and was full before the closing date. An unusual ride in the south east as it is over heathland, but with clay soils, providing challenging going, with a few steep hills that you might not expect.

Some South East Group members have just returned from the Ridgeway Barbary Castle Ride, representing England in the Home International. Well done to Ollie Holman, Coralie Holman and Katie Bedwin, and to Maggie Pattinson for coordinating the England team- in spirit and in turnout-everyone looked fabulous in their England kit! We have 2 more rides coming up in the South East before the end of the season, both on the South Downs, giving amazing views and long canters (with a few gates in between to get you ready for Red Dragon!) Coombes Pleasure Ride is a new ride happening on the August Bank Holiday, and our final National Ride is the Devils Dyke Ride, on the 29th September. See you there!

SOUTH EAST GROUP NEWS Lindsay Sparrow


Group News

A presentation was made to the Magpie Centre, Riding for the Disabled in Wallington Norfolk on 16th August.

The late Fiona Ward was a participant at the centre as part of her rehabilitation after an unfortunate accident. Fiona went on to compete again with Endurance GB as a member of the Iceni Group and it is hoped the Fiona ride will be held annually in April in her honour. The route takes in the fabulous countryside around Castle Acre and attracted a large entry this year.

Maddy Ward, Fiona’s niece along with older sister and brother Tilly and Joseph handed the cheque over to Jan Calvert representing the RDA. Fiona’s mother Joyce Hulse and co-organiser of the ride Brigid Fairman were in attendance.This contribution from the ride will be used to purchase pneumatic tyres to enable a carriage to be used during the winter

months so that the RDA’s fantastic work can continue throughout the year.

ICENI ‘L PLATE’ RIDE The Iceni Group has developed a winning formula in creating the ‘L PLATE ‘ Ride.6 new associate members were recruited as a result of the last ride and indeed riders from other groups joined in this special occasion which is now an established fixture in the Iceni calendar.

The L Plate offers those who are new to the sport, young horses, nervous riders, a confidence building pleasure ride with an experienced Iceni buddy if necessary and it is very strict in allowing 5 minutes between each starter. This allows riders to relax and enjoy their horses without the worry that somebody is going to come cantering up behind them. Iceni members don’t do that

anyway or shouldn’t!

Numbers of entrants are restricted so that all remains calm at the venue and on course. It really is a pleasure and the organiser Ellie Head is to be congratulated in always maintaining her strict starting times to benefit horse and rider. Such a joy to see a variety of horse and pony types enjoying the forest. There are distances to suit all and at the last ride a scrumptious cream tea to finish.

ICENI Group Fiona’s Ride

After a very successful Mynydd Machen Ride in May, organised by Jenny Myerscough, the De Cymru Group returned to Wentwood for a weekend of Novice Training and a fun ride on the following day. The Novice training attracted several newcomers who took part

in an informal session at the Wentwood Picnic area. The discussions and activities were supported by Liz Watts, Jean Pritchard and Jenny Myerscough who were able to add their own experiences and answer questions. Sue Box brought Kazeme and everyone had

a chance to try out listening to heart rates and watch a trot up demonstration. Sue organised a fun ride on the following day and some of the people from the Novice training day were able to put their new skills into practice. We are currently looking at a new route for the group in the Rudry area, where there is a lot of off road riding through the forest and mountain commons. As with several rides, we find good ride venues in short supply and in this case we virtually have a new ride route but are actively seeking a good venue location.

Picture 1 shows Janine Malone and Flynn enjoying the fun ride at Wentwood. Janine has been a great supporter of our group from the Bridgend area.Picture 2 shows Janine Malone and Flynn riding with Kirsty Lloyd and Jigsaw who are trying out their very first fun ride with De Cymru.

Celia Saunders

Report from De CymruPicture 1

Picture 2



RESULTS...RESULTS...RESULTS...RESULTS...

BROXTON BRIEDGE (S. CAOLLINA) USA (31/01/2013)F E I R120k 2 star ride8th: Cleopatrah (Nicola Gilbert), 14.3kphFUN IN THE SUN - FLORIDA (USA) (28/02/2013)F.E.I. 3 star 160k ride8th: Raven About Gol (Samantha Yates), 14.3kphF.E.I. 2 star 120k ride15th: Cleopatrah (Nicola Gilbert), 12.1kphEZEIZA BUENOS AIRES (ARG) (15/03/2013)F.E.I. 2star 120kms Ride11th: L.M. 42 (Nicola Gilbert), 19.2kphSEICHES SUR LE LOIR (FR) (14/04/2013)F.E.I. 1star 90kms Ride11th: Combined Force (Javier Cervera), 17.6kph12th: Crystal Wissam (Anna Williams), 17.6kphBILTMORE CHALLENGE (USA) (03/05/2013)F.E.I. 3star 160kms Ride2nd: Cleopatrah (Nicola Gilbert), 15.6kphF.E.I. 2star 120kms Ride2nd: Crank It Up (Samantha Yates), 14.3kphRAMBOUILLET (FR) (04/05/2013)F.E.I. 2 star 120k ride4th: Combined Force (Javier Cervera), 18.4kphCASTELSAGRAT (FR) DAY 1 (17/05/2013)F.E.I. 2star 120kms RideCompletion: Maissa Du Pech (Carol Smith Van Blerk), 14.5kphF.E.I. 1star 90kms Ride13th: Bluewood India (Anna Brown), 17.4kphERMELO (NED) (17/05/2013)F.E.I. 2star 120kms Ride2nd: Khartoum With A K (Nikki Malcolm), 18.8kph5th: Sadji (Richard Allen), 16.8kphF.E.I. 1star 90kms Ride1st: Panama Du Caussanel (David Yeoman), 18.2kph2nd: L M Crazy Girl (Christine Yeoman), 18.2kph11th: Hs Emlin (Sally Hall), 13.2kphCOMPIEGNE (FR) (25/05/2013)F.E.I. 2star 120kms Ride5th: Strawblade (Javier Cervera), 21.5kph1 eliminationS.E.R.C. SEACLIFF (15/06/2013)F.E.I. 2star 120kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride1st: Omer Qualid (Saeed Al Khattal), 17kph2nd: Sadi de Castelmary (Rashed Ali Yunus), 17kph3rd: Sesame (Ravichandran Ponusamy), 17kph4th: Vlacq Bronze Image (Tricia Hirst), 16.7kph5th: Midnight Crusade (Helen Perry), 16.7kph6th: Rumelito De La Boulen (Candy Cameron), 16.3kph7th: Kates Mate (Carri-Ann Dark), 15.1kph8th: Eskar (Abigail Tennant), 14.2kph9th: Yawl Hillbilly (Kirsty Wiscombe), 14.2kph10th: Aztec III (Lisa Maitland), 13.4kph7 eliminations and 2 retiredF.E.I. 2star YR 120kms Ride1st: Mac’s Dancer (Colin Bell), 13.3kphF.E.I. 1star 80kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride1st: Sm Lobo Entero (Singh H S Jaswant), 16.4kph

2nd: Viniculture (Rebecca Broughton-Booker), 16.4kph3rd: Velvette (Geraldine Jacquet), 16.4kph4th: Hissane Orashaan (Catriona Moon), 15.9kph5th: Silvretta Grand Marnier (Sally Farrall), 13.8kph2 eliminations30kms Competitive RideGrade 2: Bonnie Lass (Barbara Austin), 12.1kphHELMSLEY (16/06/2013)42kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Linnelwood Digby (Janet Lennard), 14.3kph; Peta Piper (Jill Glover), 11.3kphGrade 2: Amber IV (Lynsey Bainbridge), 11.2kph; ‘Chant’ (Old Dad’s Enchantment) (Jane Stewart), 12kph; Loti Du Caussanel (Robert Newall), 14.9kph; Squire (Gaynor Jones), 12kphGrade 3: Bright Destiny (Angela Johnson), 13.2kph; Chikara I (Nikki Brown), 12.6kphGrade 4: Painted Lady VII (Susan Russell), 11.2kph; Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn Cummings), 14.3kphCompletion: Zhiwah (Pat Guerin), 12kph1 elimination42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Another Kestral (Paula Bocalandro), 14kph; Snap Shot (Jackie Mawson), 11.8kphGrade 2: Amber’s Diamond Cluster (Sarah McLoughlin), 10.9kph; Glackmore Boy (Tess Wheldon), 14kphCompletion: Flynn (Lucy Walker), 8.1kph; Solstess Blossom (Melissa Leppard), 12.6kph33kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Oreci De Tenelles (Jeanette Bennett), 12.2kph; Pink Floyd (Robert Blane), 11.6kphGrade 4: Indiana Valley Irwell (Louise Colley), 10.4kp1 retired33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Ali Sahi Khazan (Karen David), 12.5kph; Amigo I (William Tait), 10.8kph; Arnside Miracle (Christine Dowson), 11kph; Jamyla (Angela Shutt), 11.6kph; Oscar III (Natalie Curgenven), 11.3kph; Patch (Alice Foster), 11.4kph; Randale Firefly (Lucy Coates), 11.4kph; Rio (Lisa Nicholls), 10.1kph; Sam I (Karen Hynes), 10.9kph; Wayside Falcon (Helen Ward), 10.2kphGrade 2: Brogan (Barbara Bethge), 11.3kph; Delfyw Squwiggle (Karen Corr), 12.2kph; Dwyfor Buster (Jeremy Harland), 10.7kph; Major (Stephanie Ferry Woods), 10.1kph; Young Tom (Fiona Kearton), 11kphGrade 4: Sam R (Helen Roff), 10.7kphCompletion: Hermit’s Wandering Ghost (Victoria Uca), 11.4kph2 eliminations and 2 retiredST MORWENNA’S RIDE (16/06/2013)42kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Merlyn (Elizabeth Whiteley), 13.1kphGrade 2: Latek (Jan Prettejohn), 12.1kph; Peejay (Christine Smyth), 13.1kph; Rv Riverdance (Amanda Nicholson), 12.5kphGrade 4: Pigaro (Catherine Woodford), 12.1kph42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)

Grade 1: Beewitched (Peta-Jane Field), 12.5kph; River Gypsy (Victoria Ham), 14.8kphGrade 2: Trigonometry (Tanya Southworth), 12.5kph34kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 2: Lustre (Caroline Lloyd), 15.4kphGrade 4: George II (Jan Kane), 11kph; Sadie (Felicity Stockwell), 12.9kph; Zayin Encantado (Jenny Pierson), 11.3kphCompletion: Hs Ecuador (Matthew Cameron), 12.5kph; Jasper P (Roz Plail), 15.1kph2 eliminations34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Grania (Tina Handley), 10.9kph; Mirjana (Gill Plumbley), 11kph; Quenotte Du Henny (Kay Palmer), 12.9kph; Salsola (Ann Farley), 12.1kph; Tamarton Roxanne (Linda James), 10.9kph; Tommy (Sarah Takle), 12.1kphGrade 2: Derwen Bradon (Andy Howard), 11kph; Rocheros Qasbah (Nicola Martin), 10.9kph; Saving Grace (Georgia Parkin), 12.7kph; Saving Tia Maria (Georgina Allison), 12.7kph; Treswarrow Prudence (Carina Kane), 11kphGrade 3: Alfie I (Julie Elvy), 11kph; Jula Royal Phoenix (Shanade Holmes), 9.4kph; Samson (Ann Jobson), 9.4kph; Tiny Rhythum Dancer (Michelle Binks), 11.7kphGrade 4: Al Aasi (Sarah Druce), 11.3kph; Its Me Alfie (Graham Wright), 8.9kph; Spotless (Stephen Blackwell), 13.6kphCompletion: Cariad (Andrea Simmons), 12.2kph; Hurtstock Special Flame (Pauline Bird), 10.7kph; Tough N Dance (Caroline Burge), 11.7kphWIMPOLE WAY (16/06/2013)80kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Burfield Red Dragon (Katie Bedwin), 15kph; Dalayil (Bernard Mansell), 13.2kph; Warrens HillTroy (Sharon Parr), 12.5kphGrade 2: Binley Prince Salim (Susan Hawes), 15.1kph; Hs Azraf (Pam James), 11.4kph; Katie (Herbie Owen), 13kph; Sarrafina (Tanya Manser), 11.6kph; Sweet Molly Malone (Sarah Porter), 14.6kphGrade 3: Agyl (Stefania Martinoli), 15kph; Almaak (Christine Ryan), 11.9kph; Ballota (Dace Sainsbury), 16kph; Jack Dawson (Lorna Kidson), 15.8kph; Oakleaze Farm Czarko (Lauren Mills), 16kph; Z T Richshakfy (Caroline Hawes), 15.1kpGrade 4: Bashir Shamyr (Brett Corcoran), 15.5kphCompletion: Jamal (Andrew Theodorou), 16.5kph; Murphy M (Michelle Matthews), 13.2kph; Oakthwaite Samara (Kate Atkinson), 16.5kph; Passat Ox (Nicky Freud), 11.9kph; Rosies Brown Sugar (Penny Amond), 16.1kph1 elimination64kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Bey Dryad (Gillian Wright), 13.4kph; M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 12.1kph; Phebus Cabirat (Anna Kidd), 15.4kph; Zorro (Sharon Davison), 13.4kphGrade 2: Longcross Velvet (Bryony Parsler), 13.9kphGrade 4: Basil De Mulo (Richard Allen),13.4kph; Kazeme El Mystral (Jo Crouch), 10.9kph


Completion: Cadenza Talisman (James Parsler), 13.9kph1 elimination50kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 3: Czarina Bint Nyali (Michelle Denniss), 13.8kph1 elimination50kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Joyces Choice (Hannah Maskell), 12.7kph40kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Mesiah (Valerie Cammock), 13.4kph; Moet (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 12.8kph; Mustameet (Sue Little), 13.2kph; Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 13.2kphGrade 2: Autumn Reflection (Sarah Ewart), 12.1kph; Laity Red Alert (Rosie Marsh), 12.8kph; Monkey Boy (Sue Henry), 13.7kph; Our Gem (Jill Peachey), 13.2kph; Trust Me Too (Lorna Skinner), 11.8kphGrade 3: C.S.Khamsin (Elizabeth Ellesley), 12.3kph; Regal Dream (Juliet Jacob), 14.6kph; Sisco (Toni Davis), 11.2kphGrade 4: Boolagh Betty (Hilary Carr), 12.3kph; Kolya (Nicky Pumphrey), 12.1kph; Meiros Victoria Capella (Richard Lowe), 11.8kphCompletion: Barnabas (Rebecca Parsler), 11.8kph40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Silver Linnet (Carol Fricker), 12kph; W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp), 11.2kphGrade 2: Farekray (Claire Dovey), 11.8kph; Seren Rigel (Rebecca Kinnarney), 11.5kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 13.7kphGrade 3: Cadwaladr (Piers Geddes), 11.9kph; Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 11.9kphGrade 4: Soviet Star (Isobella Fricker), 12kphCompletion: My Marco (Amy Theodorou), 10.5kph2 eliminations and 1 retired34kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Equiloan Phoebes Gold (Larissa Whiley), 13.4kph; Milly (Susan Durman), 12.9kph; Sepia (Rachel Hares), 12kphGrade 2: Bolero Phantastik (Charlotte Strang), 15.9kph; Caoimhe (Emily Allen), 15.2kph; Island Elina (Sharon Button), 10.9kph; Justin Nobility (Elisabeth Carter), 13.3kph; Maia (Jo Holt), 11.1kph; Quinoa Des Beaux (Selina Webb), 11kphGrade 3: Paramal (Helen Gipson), 12.5kph; Perfeq Rough Diamond (Colin Day), 12.7kphCompletion: Perfeq Hidden Challenge (Linda Hams), 12.7kph1 elimination34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Aberllwyd Satra (Karen Day), 11.6kph; Bailey (Arran Heal), 11.9kph; Ben Shah (Rebecca Constabel), 13.4kph; Claypark Mr Podd (Heather McLeod), 12kph; Harty’s Quay (Kerrie Aschettino), 12.6kph; Heritage Seranus (Jenny Massey), 12.2kph; Lady Of Trefynwy (Richard Coulton), 11.4kph; Ulfonsca (Lynda Warth), 11.8kph; Zakhahn (Angela Corner), 11.4kpGrade 2: Arabian History (Claire Freeman), 12.5kph; Benji (Helen Daw), 12kph; Direct Debit III (Penny Hipwell), 12.5kph; Diverse Forecast (Rachel Edgecombe), 12.6kph; Island Spirit (Molly Button), 10.9kph; Ramona (Maddy Mangan), 12.9kph; Somewhat Illogical (Bain McLeod), 12kphGrade 3: Hs Emerillon (Sue Box), 10.7kph; Lily’s Legacy (Sarah Bird), 11.6kph; Talek Des Godets (Ian Fletcher), 11kphGrade 4: Clew Bay Lad (Helen Hurford-Dawson), 12kph; Dan (Michelle Woodall), 9.6kph; Dickens (Malcolm Massey), 12.2kphCompletion: Parker (Yvonne Toms), 12kph1 eliminationNORTH NORFOLK - DAY 1 (22/06/2013)130kms Long 2day Graded Endurance Ride

Grade 1: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr), 16.2kph; Ghalib Zafir (Emma Martin), 15kph; Zoe’s Flight (Allyson Sole), 13.9kphGrade 2: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 14.5kph; Déjà Vu (Ann Harrison), 14.9kph; Dolivier (Heather Weston), 16.2kphGrade 3: Basford Showman (Amber Sole), 14.3kph1 elimination80kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 3: Silver Oliver (Brigid Fairman), 15.8kphGrade 4: Eas Indiana Al Arabi (Laura Davies), 11.5kph; Shermans Riva (Charlotte Strang), 11.5kphCompletion: Our Gem (Jill Peachey), 10.8kph80kms Graded Endurance Ride 2 DayGrade 1: Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 11.5kph; Wrightfield Omar (Cheryl Wallace), 11.5kphGrade 2: C.S.Khamsin (Elizabeth Ellesley), 14.2kphGrade 3: Simeric Cassini (Bridie Lydon-Towle), 11.5kphGrade 4: Aveiro (Jill Wilson), 11.2kphCompletion: L M A Hadayyah (Emily Ferguson), 12.9kph1 elimination65kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Mostafanother R (Charlotte Chadwick), 15.1kphGrade 2: Cardinal Panache (Julia Harman), 12.9kphGrade 3: L.M. 42 (Nicola Gilbert), 13.3kphCompletion: Kalinka De Palat (Peggy Sofley), 13.3kph1 elimination40kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 2: Cloverleas Huzairan (Francesca Palmer-Hourd), 12.2kph; Silver Prince Sadik (Carol Chapman),14.4kphGrade 4: Apache (Katy Williams), 12.9kphCompletion: Crunchie I (Carol Fricker), 11.4kph; Lord Of The Nile (Jane Evans), 12kph40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Lindston Kytrina (Emilie Fleming), 11.4kph; Magic Storm (Nicola Hamilton), 11.4kphGrade 3: Maylianda (Helen Legood), 12.6kphGrade 4: Kildromin Trump (Lesley Caswell), 10.4kph; Simeric Sinnaman (Ellie Moxon), 12.2kph32kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 3: Djelai (Janet Ivens), 14.6kph; Elana Bint Chatanz (Michelle Denniss), 12kph32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Aberllwyd Satra (Karen Day), 13.2kph; Derrymore Macra (Kim Plumb), 11.6kph; Island Spirit (Molly Button), 13.9kph; Rowdy Cow Girl (Sally Jones), 12.8kph; Zowington (Gb) (Elaine Milczarek), 11.6kphGrade 2: Belle Etoile Bolero (Amie Grainger), 14.4kph; Elsa Del Azahar (Katherine Mills), 14.4kph; Lily’s Legacy (Sarah Bird), 12.8kph; Maesmynach Rebel (Bridget Hughes), 10.1kphGrade 3: Ba’Biole (Steve Dilley), 12.8kphBERKSHIRE DOWNS - DAY 1 (23/06/2013)80kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Asharis (Sally Milverton), 13.5kph; L M Crazy Girl (Nikki Malcolm), 16.4kph; Marcus Aurelius (Gill Plumbley), 13.6kph; Oxnead Wheatear (Sally Farrall), 12.5kph; Roundhills Harvest Shine (Heather Evans), 14.2kph; Shakmari Gold (Lisa Adshead), 16.6kph; Talishla (Fiona Griffiths), 14.8kph; Zorro (Sharon Davison), 16.2kphGrade 2: Benzuga (Hilary Cuming), 16kph; Silver Tariba (Susan Speed), 16.1kphGrade 4: Gladston Blaze (Anne Green), 12.5kphCompletion: Burfield Red Dragon (Katie Bedwin), 15.6kph

68kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Barik (Abigail Tennant), 14.8kph; G F A Mydass (Pauline Higgs), 11.3kph; Pstylistic (Gillian Campbell), 12.9kph; Vlacq Gilfae (Gail Andrews), 15.2kphGrade 2: Double Shot (Charlotte Robinson), 11.2kph; Perfeq Pacha De Blaziet (Julie Kendall), 15.2kph; Silvretta Athlete (Catherine Hood), 13.1kphGrade 3: Rassam (Anne Booth), 17kphGrade 4: Dunstan’s Dunnit Again (Christine Smyth), 13.9kphCompletion: Hs Parnasse (Gillian Mann), 10.4kph40kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Broadreed Sebastian (Sarah King), 13.9kph; H S Drift (Carri-Ann Dark), 14kph; Jerry (Ollie Holman), 13.1kph; Monkey Boy (Sue Henry), 14.1kph; Razmataz (Kate Morris), 14.5kph; Rochester Wong (Caroline Sutherland), 13.1kph; S A Jasuur (Janet Machin), 13.8kphGrade 2: Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 13.1kph; Flowersfield Fanfare (Samantha Hunt), 15.4kph; Gnocchi (Linda Kidd), 16.4kph; Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 15kph; Heavens Open (Laura Graham), 14.4kph; Lucy O (Sue Olsen), 13.1kph; Subah Ibn Janoob (Margaretha Herman), 14.2kph; Summersplace Sweet Juliet (Heather Caddick), 15.3kph; Warda Bint Shuwaiman (Pippa Morris), 13.1kphGrade 3: Broadreed Silver Mist (Nicola Berry), 13.9kph; Open All Hours (Olwen Bryer), 14kph; Orion’s Firefly (Janet Kenward), 13.1kph; Reena Screena Star (Coralie Holman), 13.1kph; Sadhira (Caroline Cowley), 17.9kphGrade 4: Hs Emlin (Sally Hall), 15.5kph; Kalach (Claire Barry), 13.8kph; Prince Meliodas (Rachael Claridge), 15.3kphCompletion: Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 12.9kph40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Chlione (Susan Middleton), 11.4kph; Duke Of Burgundy (Christopher Rose), 13.1kph; Fine Girl You Are (Tracy Haines), 11.5kph; Joyces Choice (Hannah Maskell), 12.8kph; Sheer Bliss (Lorna Kidson), 14.6kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 14.1kphGrade 2: W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp), 11.4kphGrade 3: Tavarhona (Delia Hargreaves), 14.5kphGrade 4: Zeus (Rebecca Northover), 13.1kph34kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Bitterwell Spirit (Jill Kent), 12.6kph; Chevin Wardour (Victoria Smith), 11.1kph; Fern II (Debbie Hill), 12.2kphGrade 2: Ffayza (Judith Hunt), 13.3kph; Hajar Al Kamar (Andrea Clarke), 13.5kph; Nooral Noufous (Nicki Smith), 15.8kph; Shiduke (Wendy Miles), 12.9kphGrade 3: Beystar (Ian Fletcher), 13.2kph; Kalish (Susan Hawes), 14.5kph; Kodeius (Sarah Chapman), 13.7kp1 retired34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Almost All (Malcolm Greenaway), 12.9kph; Awaafi (Lucy Peacock), 11.8kph; Druimghigha Lantana (Andrea Champ), 12kph; Goriterfach Joe (Emma Cording), 11.7kph; Newcopse Pepsi (Caroline Barnfield), 13.5kph; Snow Hill Leonardo (Charlotte Purkis), 11.9kph; Spola From Old Hills (Janet Fentiman), 11.5kph; Suhaim (Beverley Cooke), 11.8kph; Tiger Lily (Lesley Jennings), 11.6kph; Trigger (Jane Walker), 10.9kph; White Lightning (Alexandra Van Randwyck), 11.7kphGrade 2: A Little Bit Of Magic (Sarah Turner), 12kph;


Alazan (Alexandra Nix), 12.3kph; Montanna (Ann-Marie Pelc), 11.3kph; Toby R (Emma Richardson), 11.9kphGrade 3: Sa Sacred Spirit (Emily Davis), 11.3kph; Tarick Al Hfifa (Alexandra Tennant), 13kph; Vanquisher (Lindsay Sparrow), 13.1kph; Warrior Queen (Cora Moore), 11.8kphGrade 4: Marbon Malana (Helen Barrett), 12.6kph; Sharlih (Tina Griffiths), 14.6kphCompletion: Bittaluck Zante (Sam Walker), 10.9kph1 elimination and 1 retiredNORTH NORFOLK - DAY 2 (23/06/2013)65kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Mostafanother R (Charlotte Chadwick), 14kph; Mustameet (Sue Little), 13.9kphGrade 3: L.M. Ashirta (Nicola Gilbert), 11.7kph40kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 4: Velvet Echo (Lesley-Ann Parker), 13.5kphCompletion: Cloverleas Huzairan (Francesca Palmer-Hourd), 13.8kph; Lord Of The Nile (Jane Evans), 11.2kph40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Lindston Kytrina (Emilie Fleming), 11.7kph; Magic Storm (Nicola Hamilton), 11.7kphGrade 2: Simeric Smooth Criminal (Stephanie Brown), 10.5kph; Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 11.5kph1 retired32kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Coralkov (Juliet Jacob), 14.5kph; Meiros Victoria Capella (Richard Lowe), 12.4kph; Milly (Susan Durman), 13.3kphGrade 2: Neverly De Mescam (Lisa Powell), 14kphGrade 3: Djelai (Janet Ivens), 15.1kphGrade 4: Heiaz (Deborah Fyans), 12.8kph1 retired32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 2: Rjt Tariq (Jacqueline Atkin), 14kph; Taifa De Arcos (Katherine Mills), 12.8kphGrade 3: Dickens (Malcolm Massey), 12.4kph; Heritage Seranus (Jenny Massey), 12.4kph1 eliminationTEBAY TWO (23/06/2013)65kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Loti Du Caussanel (Robert Newall), 12.3kphGrade 2: Cwrtycadno Zeus (Sarah Ollis), 12.2kphCompletion: Yarlside Jamie (Vicky Kelly), 12.2kph1 retired40kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Chikara I (Nikki Brown), 12.3kph; Ptolemaeus (Carol Jones), 14.4kpGrade 2: Bright Destiny (Angela Johnson), 12.9kphGrade 3: Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn Cummings), 13.1kph; Pink Floyd (Robert Blane), 12.3kph; R’barabas (Emily Mchugh), 11.8kphGrade 4: Murphy Himself (Bridget Brown), 12.3kph; Tannasg Dancing Diva (Penny Pearce), 12.8kph1 elimination and 2 retired40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Cayenne (Jill Templeton), 12.8kph; Cwyrtai Kahil (Rachael Atkinson), 10.5kph; Gizmo I (Izzy Wilson), 10.9kph; Hillgarth Gypsey Melody (Sarah O’neill), 13.6kph; Keeloges Shamoah (Jenny Kidd), 13kph; Mill Starlight (Julie Banks), 12.5kph; Tomorrow’s Promise (Emma Harris), 12.6kphGrade 2: Bushby Bobolink (Christine Little), 12.1kph; Dot Com (Helena France), 12.1kph; Khalifa B J (Carolyn Livesey), 13.3kph; Whineray Night Hawk (Andrea Braithwaite), 9.7kphGrade 3: Delfyw Squwiggle (Karen Corr), 12kph;

Serinah (Vivienne Knight), 11.4kphGrade 4: Mountain View Flonn (Hollie Brown), 12.1kph; Oakthwaite Zahir Adham (Jessie Mchugh), 10.5kphCompletion: Flynn (Lucy Walker), 9.6kph; Seashore (Nikki Pearson), 13kph1 retiredBOCONNOC - DAY 1 (29/06/2013)82kms Competitive Endurance Ride1st: Bomber (Shannon Smith), 14.8kph2nd: Zayin Encantado (Jenny Pierson), 14.8kph3rd: Maarhabi (Rachael Claridge), 13.7kph4th: Diana Of Court (Abigail Chisholm), 13.5kph5th: Sahir Kashmir (Trena Brock), 13.3kph6th: Keryel Lotois (Joanna Chisholm), 13.3kph7th: Thea’s Lass (Victoria Ham), 13.2kph1 elimination and 1 retired82kms F.E.I. 1 Star Endurance Ride1st: Fantom (Annie Joppe), 14.1kph2nd: Silver Zourra (Nicola Sherry), 14.1kph3rd: Chazan (Richard Allen), 12.8kph4th: Ishtar Spirit (Kirsty Wiscombe), 12.2kph1 elimination82kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 4: Aleys Cognac (Maurice Whiteley), 11.3kph; More Confusion (Heather Whiteley), 11.3kph; Nooral Noufous (Nicki Smith), 11.1kph; Pigaro (Catherine Woodford), 11kphCompletion: Evermore Artistic (Carina Kane), 12.6kph; Rowberton Raindance (Joy Savage), 12.6kph1 elimination and 1 retired66kms Graded Endurance Ride 2 DayGrade 1: Aden Silver Moonlight (Janthea Newman), 12.6kph; Lustre (Caroline Lloyd), 15.1kph; Meneth Crystal Rose (Carolyn Thomas), 11.7kphGrade 2: Ja Noor (Susan Speed), 11.1kph; Keen Pleasure (Charles Newman), 12.6kphGrade 4: Golden Gigolo (Deborah Edmond), 10.3kphCompletion: Hs El Nafous (Deborah Duncan), 10.3kph; Khatanga (Linda Barnes), 11.1kph1 retired33kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Druimghigha Shimoni (Christine Nicol), 12kphGrade 2: Aberllwyd Solstice Morn (Doug Wilson), 12kphGrade 3: Dubai Valentino (Sarah Bishop), 11.7kphGrade 4: Hajar Al Kamar (Andrea Clarke), 11.1kpCompletion: Astral Mystique (Jan Prettejohn), 11.9kph33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Killyanchor Magical Jewel (Jessie Lethbridge), 10.2kph; Suad (Jo Lethbridge), 10.2kph; Ty Shute Meadow (Saffron Bishop), 11.7kph; Velucius (Juliet Martin), 10.2kphGrade 2: Al Ashab Zameel (Sarah Hancock), 10.7kphWINDSOR PARK (29/06/2013)80kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 2: M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 11.6kph; Oakleaze Farm Cziko (Louise Rich), 14.5kphGrade 3: Ground Kontrol (Susan Rich), 14.5kph; Rosegay (Penny Rawnsley), 13.7kph; Vlacq Melika Kayal (Lorraine Flood), 14.7kphGrade 4: Open All Hours (Olwen Bryer), 12.9kph7 eliminations and 1 retired64kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Crystal Wissam (Anna Williams), 16.7kph; Czarina Bint Nyali (Michelle Denniss), 13.6kph; Dorallt Queen (Tracy Walters), 14.4kph; Palaza (Gwendoline Pickering), 14.3kphGrade 2: Archer (Leonie Wheeler), 11.8kph; Doyenne (Kate Curry), 13kphGrade 4: Talek Des Godets (Ian Fletcher), 13.1kph1 elimination

50kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Fighting On (Rachel Tomlin), 12.2kph; No Name (Sue Hughes), 14.6kphGrade 2: Jerry (Ollie Holman), 12.8kph; Puleski (Charlotte Robinson), 16.8kph; Zakhir (Charlotte Fleming), 15.7kphGrade 4: Agyl (Stefania Martinoli), 17.7kph; Haszar (Charlotte Woodland), 11.9kph; Reena Screena Star (Coralie Holman), 12.8kphCompletion: Zawadi (Christopher Wray), 16.9kph50kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Joyces Choice (Hannah Maskell), 11.7kph; Zyta (Gaynor Rose), 11.8kphGrade 2: Scrumpy2 (Anja Brandt), 11.7kphGrade 3: Seren Rigel (Rebecca Kinnarney), 11.8kphGrade 4: Trop Vite Azureen (David Yeoman), 11.9kphCompletion: Sa Sacred Spirit (Ann-Marie Pelc), 13.3kph1 elimination32kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Fern II (Debbie Hill), 13.3kph; G F A Dainty Dancer (Pauline Higgs), 14.7kph; Mahbrooka Bint Shuwaimeh (Elaine Fry), 15.1kph; Pegase (Susan Hawes), 16.2kph; Z T Richshakfy (Caroline Hawes), 16.2kphGrade 2: Eight Acres Kismet (Alison Robinson), 13.4kph; Quarene (Fiona Sanderson), 14.2kph; Subah Ibn Janoob (Margaretha Herman), 14.2kphGrade 3: Rochester Wong (Caroline Sutherland), 14.2kph; Shiduke (Wendy Miles), 13.8kphGrade 4: Djelai (Janet Ivens), 14.1kph32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Aberllwyd Frog (Catherine Rawnsley), 14.4kph; Awaafi (Lucy Peacock), 14.8kph; Badgers Lola (Julie Card), 10.7kph; Binley Silver Spark (Rebecca Gant), 12kph; Caheranna Bertie (Enys) (Kimara Nye), 12.2kph; Derry’s Dream (Dawn Knee), 10.6kph; Irshaad (Christopher Baker), 14.4kph; Lady Ace (Lynda Maples), 14.6kph; March Trooper (Anne Green), 9.6kph; Midnight Madness (Tanya Sherwood), 13.4kph; Peace Of Mind (Stacey Collins), 11.2kph; Poppy (Faye Mitchell), 11.4kph; Roundthorn Mystique (Toni Carter), 11.8kph; Safiy Samir (Brian Boulton), 14.3kph; Silver Shadow (Paula Wilson), 11.7kph; Suhaim (Beverley Cooke), 14.8kph; Tiger Lily (Lesley Jennings), 12.3kph; Truleigh Harvest Gold (Carol Rose), 10.9kph; Vanquisher (Lindsay Sparrow), 12.7kph; Wayward Silver (Anne Newzling), 9.7kph; Winnie Boy D (Pamela Threader), 10.6kpGrade 2: Amos Of Litigan (Rebecca Johns), 11.1kph; Carsons Legacy (Sherrie Cooper), 10.4kph; Damsella (Jackie Nye), 12.2kph; El Azraff Amirah (Judith Yarnold), 12.3kph; Fortland Blaze (Charlotte Vickery), 12.6kph; Gizmo I (Izzy Wilson), 11.7kph; Good Morgan (Jessica Sedgewick), 11.4kph; Indian Nasmah (Joanna Wheeler), 14.3kph; Izzy (Ann Gartside), 14.3kph; Lizzie (Poppy Morgan), 14.3kph; Milo (Sarah Jones), 11.2kph; Mutamarres (Helen Bowyer), 14.3kph; Sandy W (Max Wilson), 10.9kph; Silver Linnet (Carol Fricker), 13.7kph; Skippy (Joanna Lunn), 12kph; Trophy (Liz Warr), 11.7kph; Turnpike Misty (Brenda Henney), 13.4kph; Wallace (Megan Bruce-Smythe), 12.6kphGrade 3: Archie (Janet Edwards), 11.2kph; Macizo (Justine Rodgers), 12.8kph; Minnie I (Catharine Rideout), 12.9kph; Reggie (Paula Newman), 10.9kph; Strawbry Blond (Hannah Cavaciuti), 14.3kph; Tilly Tots (Ellie Simpson-Ball), 15kph; Venus Eclipse (Tracy Whitchurch), 10.9kphGrade 4: Charlie (Jade Derrick), 15kph; Hill Trix (Clair


Hood), 13.9kph; Limbunya (Anita Ferris), 13.9kph; Lombardo Ml (Fiona Rawlings), 12kph; Soviet Star (Isobella Fricker), 13.7kph; Stella III (Graham Duffill), 11.8kphCompletion: Astronova (Victoria Briddon), 10.9kph; Finn I (Suzanne Vickery), 12.6kph; Hugrokk From Oakwood (Amanda Barton), 13.4kph; Jacko (Sharon Barberis), 9.6kph; Jamaaron (Joanna Upton), 14.2kph; Locon (Mark Carter), 11.8kph; Mehshalla (Susannah Crichton-Stuart), 12kph; Nasha (Amanda Cartwright), 8.8kph; Quassy de Joyere (Denise Furse), 13.2kph; Redpath Georgina (Linda Nelson), 12.8kph; Remmington Steel (Kelly Finch), 8.8kph; Sheridon (Colin Richardson), 8.9kph; Tom (Kate Riley), 13.7kph4 eliminations and 1 retiredBOCONNOC - DAY 2 (30/06/2013)66kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Spotless (Stephen Blackwell), 13.4kphGrade 2: Muna Bint Shuwaimeh (Rosemary Henderson), 12.6kphGrade 3: Dilmun (Annie Joppe), 12.8kph; Goldor (John Brooker), 12.1kphCompletion: Lindance Easter Boy (Glenda Smith), 11.7kph2 retired49kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Firebird (Lesley Nott), 11.3kphGrade 2: Master Flash (Philippa Davidson), 11.3kph; Rv Riverdance (Amanda Nicholson), 11.7kphGrade 3: El Shaddia (Geraldine White), 11.4kphGrade 4: Grey Medlar (Abigail Chisholm), 11.1kph; More Confusion (Heather Whiteley), 11.4kph1 elimination and 1 retired49kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Mirjana (Gill Plumbley), 11.9kphGrade 3: Beewitched (Elizabeth Matthews), 11.7kph; Hurtstock Special Flame (Pauline Bird), 10.1kph33kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 3: Misteltoe (Anne Marvin), 12.2kph; Safwa (Tristan Bishop), 13.2kphCompletion: Salimrashid (Jill Thomas), 11kph3 eliminations33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Brechfa Dansker (Kim Hicks), 12.4kph; Schmeichel (Sheila Penhaligon), 12.4kph; Trevoulter Tovak (Daniel Perkin), 12.6kph; Vlacq Aiwen (Rita Bull), 14.5kph; Zelah Talanquera (Julie Brand), Grade 2: Cariad (Andrea Simmons), 10.8kph; George II (Naomi Rawlings), 12kph; Lateral Thinking (Stevie Jones), 11.5kph; My Moonshadow VII (Natalie Levens), 11kph; Quenotte Du Henny (Kay Palmer), 13.5kph; Seiont Gwrol (Gemma Stevens), 11.7kph; Treswarrow Prudence (Carina Kane), 12kph; Trewaters Lotta Luck (Samantha Gilbert), 12.6kph; Trigger F (Morrighan Frost), 12.8kph; Trigonometry (Tanya Southworth), 12.2kph; Ty Shute Meadow (Saffron Bishop), 13.2kphGrade 3: Riversdale Edward (Mary Brown), 14.5kphGrade 4: Derwen Bradon (Andy Howard), 10.9kph; Golden Dream (Dace Sainsbury), 11.5kph; Laddie (Bex Vinton), 11.7kph; River Gypsy (Victoria Ham), 14.8kph; Samson (Ann Jobson), 9.3kph5 eliminations and 1 retiredTHE ELEPHANT TREES - DAY 2 (30/06/2013)80kms Competitive Endurance Ride1st: Badran (Rachael Atkinson), 17.4kph2nd: Cwrtycadno Zeus (Sarah Ollis), 14.2kph1 elimination and 1 retired

40kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Bright Destiny (Angela Johnson), 14kphGrade 2: Linnelwood Digby (Janet Lennard), 14kphGrade 3: Simply Dennis (Sue Gregg), 13.1kph1 elimination40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Snap Shot (Jackie Mawson), 10.7kphCompletion: Solstess Blossom (Melissa Leppard), 12.8kph32kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 3: Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn Cummings), 13.8kph32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Clover Fire N Ice (Emma Leigh), 11.3kph; Miyaz (Karen Robinson), 11kph; Oscar III (Natalie Curgenven), 9.7kph; Runnymede Distant Echo (Michelle Dowson), 11.9kphGrade 2: Arnside Miracle (Christine Dowson), 11.9kph; Coatham Quest (Julie Smith), 9.1kph; Espritime Z (Jessica Cook), 9.1kphGrade 3: Balnecroft Royal Olympian (Lezley Aldrich), 10.7kph; Sam R (Helen Roff), 10.7kphGrade 4: Blackfoot Pocatello (Vikkie Wilkinson), 14.8kph; Brogan (Barbara Bethge), 9.7kph; Young Tom (Fiona Kearton), 13.8kphCompletion: Hermit’s Wandering Ghost (Victoria Uca), 12.7kph; Lowbrook Cody (Debbie Blenkiron), 9.7kph; Serinah (Vivienne Knight), 11.3kph1 eliminationSILK WILLOUGHBY (30/06/2013)82kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Shoshana (Ann Harrison), 12.5kphGrade 2: Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 12.1kphGrade 3: Hassam (Christine-Anne Hull), 12.9kphGrade 4: Painted Lady VII (Susan Russell), 10.8kph; Simeric Cassini (Bridie Lydon-Towle), 12.1kphCompletion: Amber IV (Lynsey Bainbridge), 10.8kph1 elimination66kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Silva Quartz (Amber Sole), 13.8kphGrade 2: Mesiah (Valerie Cammock), 13.2kph; Senjai (Heather Alexander), 15.1kpGrade 4: Cloverleas Ottoman (Francesca Palmer-Hourd), 12.2kph; Daante (Ellie Moxon), 12.2kph; Lightning Dark Falcon (Emma Martin), 13.8kph1 elimination50kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 3: C.S.Khamsin (Elizabeth Ellesley), 11.1kph; Our Gem (Jill Peachey), 11.1kphCompletion: Tommy (Diane Hudson), 11.1kph50kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Completion: Magpie (Samantha Fearn), 11.8kph41kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 2: Bonnie Safira (Jennifer Doxey), 10.9kph; ‘Chant’ (Old Dad’s Enchantment) (Jane Stewart), 12.9kph; Midget Gem (Karen Pammenter), 11.5kphGrade 3: Moet (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 13kphGrade 4: Faleh (Linda Reeves), 11.1kph; Granby Dominica (Lisa Giovine), 10.9kph; Laddie (Linda Dod), 10.8kph; True Blue Of Torthorwald (Carole Sykes), 11.1kph; Zhiwah (Pat Guerin), 12.7kphCompletion: Kazaiyid (Evelyn Helme), 11kph41kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Fks Baarik Ibn Pharook (Lorna Skinner), 10.6kph; Khalifa B J (Jacqueline Lloyd), 11.6kphGrade 2: Abbery Cornish Messenger (Heidi Clark), 9.7kph; Georgie Boy (Alicia Reeves), 11.1kph; Glackmore Boy (Tess Wheldon), 13.4kph; Lucy Locket (Angela Hields), 10.8kph; Simeric Smooth Criminal (Stephanie Brown), 10.1kph; Taaqib (Allyson Sole), 9.7kph

Grade 3: Another Kestral (Paula Bocalandro), 13.2kph; Ballydoolagh Alfie (Jeni Gilbert), 9.3kphGrade 4: Woodie Woodpecker (Caitlin Reeves), 11.1kphCompletion: Gin And Tonic II (Paula Lynam), 10.9kph1 elimination32kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Macsen (Susan Scarborough), 11.2kph; Oreci De Tenelles (Jeanette Bennett), 13.6kphGrade 2: Wisespares Tempo (Helen Ganney), 11.2kphGrade 3: To The Last Man (Christine Myers), 11.2kphGrade 4: Harvey V (Lesley Owens), 11.2kph; Neverly De Mescam (Lisa Powell), 12.3kph32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Castlecoote Westside (Annette Hornbuckle), 13.2kph; Good Time Charlie (Jo Bunyan), 13.2kph; Kingstown Cove (Ellie Bunyan), 13.2kph; Lolly-May (Kelsey Marriott), 13kph; Rjt Tariq (Jacqueline Atkin), 12.3kph; Unbelievable (Gaynor Laverick), 13.2kphGrade 2: Centaur Jolly Rodger (Molly Berridge), 13kphGrade 4: Molly (Karena Gomez), 10kph; Qooda (Sarah Thurnell), 10kphCompletion: Blaze (Gemma Whyles), 10kph; Double Dynamo (Ruth O’Keeffe), 8.2kph; Eric (Tony Berridge), 13kph; Kilduff Beauty (Denise Robinson), 8.2kph; Tierra A J G (Gillian Hasberry), 12.2kph1 eliminationHORNSHILL FARM (07/07/2013)66kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 4: Vlasta Weiner (Lynn Harvey), 11.2kph33kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Caoimhe (Emily Allen), 11.1kph; Z T Richshakfy (Caroline Hawes), 12.1kphGrade 2: Pegase (Susan Hawes), 12.1kphGrade 3: Gazal (Malcolm Greenaway), 11.5kphGrade 4: Aussie (Lorraine Brown), 10.1kph; Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 10.1kph; Fern II (Debbie Hill), 10.9kph; Lucy O (Sue Olsen), 11kph; Shiram (Trilby Herriott), 10.1kphCompletion: Merlin F (Julia Fowler), 10.9kph; Warda Bint Shuwaiman (Pippa Morris), 10.1kph33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Ifnotwhynot (Sally Thomas), 11.1kph; Zahkira (Linda Herriott), 10.1kphGrade 2: Izzy (Anne Gartside), 10.8kph; Jamaaron (Joanna Upton), 10.4kph; Rasikh (Louise Palmer), 10.8kph; Rupert B (Emma Brown), 11kph; Scrumpy2 (Anja Brandt), 10.1kph; Snow Hill Leonardo (Charlotte Purkis), 9.5kph; Stella III (Graham Duffill), 11.1kph; Toby R (Emma Richardson), 9.5kphGrade 3: Finn I (Suzanne Vickery), 9.4kph; Fortland Blaze (Charlotte Vickery), 9.4kph; Reggie (Paula Newman), 8.7kph; Truleigh Harvest Gold (Carol Rose), 8.7kph; Wallace (Megan Bruce-Smythe), Grade 4: Aanisa (Kristina Pettit), 10.7kph; Corker (Cathryn Hewitt), 8.6kph; Paddy (Vicky Spicer), 8.8kphCompletion: Azolas Kool Beauty (Johanna Brighton), 9.8kph; Chantal Van de Hippo Hoeve (Emma Moffat), 8.8kph; Fflare (Milly Malthouse), 9.3kph; Ltf Kapra C (Paul Henman), 9.3kph; Rayad (Julie Coker), 8.6kph; Spirit Of Laryth (Jackie Pascoe), 8.6kphTHE SAINTWESTWELL WELSH SERIES - SAINTWESTWELL IN SUMMER (07/07/2013)80kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 2: Next In Line At Grangeway (Beti Gordon), 13.9kphGrade 3: Talishla (Fiona Griffiths), 12.8kphCompletion: Kazeme El Mystral (Sue Box), 10.3kph1 elimination


63kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Ptolemaeus (Carol Jones), 11.2kphGrade 2: Eighth Spirit (Kate Buck), 12.7kph54kms Graded Endurance RideCompletion: Radwaan (Lesley List), 13.1kph; Starlight Of Grangeway (Eileen Hackett), 12.1kph42kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 2: Caa Labib (Kenneth Mapp), 14.3kphGrade 4: Indian Princess (Karen Jones), 12.5kphCompletion: Bryngarn Rosie Ribbon (June Davies), 12.4kph1 elimination42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Arranberg Mai (Fiona Valentine), 11.2kph; Barons Rock (Kat Ingram), 10.4kph; Jamana (Charlotte Fleming), 11.5kphGrade 2: Indian Summer (Nicola Van Dijk), 11kph; Penny Clawd (Belinda Stewart), 12.7kph; Poppet (Evelyn Watt), 11.2kphGrade 4: Tarick Al Hfifa (Alexandra Tennant), 14kphCompletion: Becky C (Karen Cadman), 10.4kph34kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 3: Artizana Tah-Zen (Sue Linney), 12.7kphGrade 4: D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 12.4kph34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Eclectic Dun To A T (Suzanne Beaumont- Davies), 10.3kph; Stella II (Sally Lewis), 9.5kphGrade 2: Blackie (Danielle Slaiser), 10.4kph; Vinushka (Sara King), 9.6kph; Vlacq Bronze Image (Tricia Hirst), 11.3kph; Warrens Hill Farrah (Philip Hirst), 11.3kphGrade 3: Aberlogin Welsh Doll (Gwenfair Mason), 9.7kph; Cwmceffyl (Alison Smale), 10.5kph; Ysig Skipper (Tracey Hamer), 11.2kphCompletion: Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 9.5kph; Jupiter (Wendy Brice), 9.6kph; Lily Lang Tree (Kate Gillam), 11.8kph; Marl Joclyn (Laura Robinson), 9.1kph3 eliminations and 1 retiredKINGS FOREST - DAY 1 (13/07/2013)160kms F.E.I. 3 Star Forest Endurance Ride1st: Raila Des Sables (Kamila Kart), 19.5kph2nd: Vavavoom (Carri-Ann Dark), 17kph3rd: Crystal Wissam (Anna Williams), 16.3kph4th: Pesniia (Georgina Hirst), 15.3kph5th: Barik (Abigail Tennant), 15.1kph6th: El Sabio (Annette Masterson), 15kph15 eliminations and 4 retired120kms F.E.I. 2 Star Endurance Ride1st: Jordanvale Red Cloud (Mohd Ahmed Hassan Al Abbar), 18.7kph2nd: El Escorial El Fakir (Saif Sultan Al Baumim), 18.7kph3rd: Vavaar (Javier Cervera), 17.6kph4th: Zo Go D’Ayr (Nuria Serrabassa Fabre), 16.9kph5th: Acabella (Margot Chazel), 16.9kph6th: Akrevpa S Adisha (Martina Luyckx), 16.9kph16 eliminations and 1 retiredF.E.I. 2star 120kms Kings Forest Endurance Ride Young Riders1st: Drumlin Moonfrost (Hamad Omair Obaid Al Falasi), 17.4kph3 eliminations and 1 retired103kms Competitive Endurance Ride (Elevator Completion at Completion: Bhautika (Rachel Rolfe), 13.3kph103kms Elevator Competitive Endurance Ride1st: Gnocchi (Linda Kidd), 14.2kph2nd: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr), 14.2kph3rd: Oreci De Tenelles (Jeanette Bennett), 13.7kph4th: Autumn Reflection (Sarah Ewart), 12.4kph

5th: Consider Me (Angela Corner), 11.7kph6th: Sarrafina (Tanya Manser), 11.7kph2 eliminations80kms Competitive Endurance Ride1st: Silver Tariba (Kay Palmer), 17.3kph; Zoe’s Flight (Amber Sole), 15.6kph2nd: Agyl (Stefania Martinoli), 16.4kph; Bonnie Safira (James Dickinson), 14.2kph3rd: Kalish (Susan Hawes), 16.4kph4th: Radja Al Mels (David Yeoman), 16.1kph5th: Perfeq Pacha De Blaziet (Julie Kendall), 16kph6th: Aberllwyds Another Rose (Susan Higgins), 15.3kph7th: Sweet Molly Malone (Sarah Porter), 14.2kph8th: Amira Zahra (Charlotte Strang), 14.1kph9th: Laity Red Alert (Rosie Marsh), 13.9kph10th: Mustameet (Sue Little), 13.9kph11th: Dunstan’s Dunnit Again (Christine Smyth), 11.9kph12th: Callista (Gillian Hasberry), 11.6kph3 eliminations and 3 retired80kms Competitive Endurance Ride Young Horse1st: Spiranthes (Nicholas Tweedie-Smith), 14.5kph80kms F.E.I. 1 Star Endurance Ride1st: Peperina (Geraldine Jacquet), 20.9kp2nd: Gagarin Khan (Saeed Abdullah Bin Huzaim), 19kph3rd: Tidjari (Omar Bianco Rodrigo), 18.4kph4th: Shakmari Gold (Lisa Adshead), 17.2kph5th: Rassam (Anne Booth), 16.4kph6th: Sadhira (Caroline Cowley), 14.5kph7th: Burfield Court Appearance (Amy Boston), 14.1kph8th: Beaconsfield Conroy (Khalid Mohd Al Mazam), 13.1kph9th: Omans Oro Mhf (Jakir Hussain Iliyas Khan), 13.1kph10th: Pimabe Magnum (Hari Singh Jalam Singh), 13.1kph11th: Legend (Pane Singh Amar Singh), 13.1kph12th: Riccoh Jh (Elizabeth Hardy), 13.1kph9 eliminations80kms F.E.I. 1 Star Young Rider Endurance Ride1st: Warrens Hill Kizmet (Alice Loten), 16.6kph2nd: R’barabas (Kate Atkinson), 15.3kph2 eliminations80kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Prukamzan (Charlotte Chadwick), 14.4kphGrade 4: Verbnyi (Brigid Fairman), 10.8kph80kms Graded Endurance Ride 2 DayGrade 1: Doyenne (Kate Curry), 12.5kph; Our Gem (Jill Peachey), 13.9kphGrade 2: Zaferan (Jane Girling), 10.8kph1 retired64kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Angelina Ginny (Katy Mellor), 13.1kph; Ben Shah (Rebecca Constabel), 15kphGrade 2: Dulciya (Caroline Long), 12.1kphGrade 3: Diamond Flight (John Black), 13.1kph; Emira Bint Letifa (Sally Toye), 11.2kph; Mesiah (Valerie Cammock), 14.9kph; Sa Sacred Spirit (Ann-Marie Pelc), 11.2kph; See You Sunday (Amber Barnicoat), 11.2kphCompletion: Elana Bint Chatanz (Michelle Denniss), 11.8kph48kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Jack Dawson (Lorna Kidson), 15.2kph48kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Suhaim (Beverley Cooke), 13kphGrade 4: River Gypsy (Victoria Ham), 13.5kphCompletion: Awaafi (Lucy Peacock), 13kph

40kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 3: Silvretta Athlete (Catherine Hood), 10.6kphCompletion: Djelai (Janet Ivens), 13.8kph40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Regis (Selena Ford), 10.6kph; W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp), 10.6kphGrade 2: Derrymore Macra (Kim Plumb), 10.1kphGrade 4: Redwings Milky Way (Keighley Pomroy), 10.8kphCompletion: Khalifa B J (Jacqueline Lloyd), 10.6kph; Vanquisher (Lindsay Sparrow), 11.6kph32kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 3: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 14kph; Heiaz (Deborah Fyans), 12.8kph; Shiram (Trilby Herriott), 11.9kph32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Hs Tabal (Christine Smyth), 10.9kpGrade 2: Ramona (Maddy Mangan), 10.6kph; Scrumpy2 (Anja Brandt), 10.3kph; Zowington (Gb) (Elaine Milczarek), 12.1kphGrade 4: Joyces Choice (Hannah Maskell), 13.4kphCompletion: ‘Chant’ (Old Dad’s Enchantment) (Diane Gillings), 14kph; Nanteglwys Michelle My Belle (Chloe Hudson), 10.9kph; Zahkira (Linda Herriott), 10.3kph2 eliminationsTITLINGTON RIDE (13/07/2013)36kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 2: The Bolero Kid (Katherine Edridge), 14.4kph36kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Coatham Quest (Julie Smith), 10.8kph; Killiney Oliver Twist (Caroline Embleton-Black), 14.4kphGrade 2: Clover Fire N Ice (Emma Leigh), 10.5kphGrade 3: Tomorrow’s Promise (Emma Harris), 10.7kphCompletion: Eternally Magnum (Kevin Smith), 10.5kph32kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 2: Bonnie Lass (Barbara Austin), 11.8kphGrade 4: To The Last Man (Christine Myers), 10.2kphCompletion: Harvey V (Lesley Owens), 10.2kph32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Guisburn Haneef (Alison Ainsley), 12kph; Sunspots Moonpenny (Christine Peart), 9.5kph; Teadies Spirit (Sarah Thompson), 9.5kphGrade 3: Bryndir Flame (Joanne Forster), 8.8kph; Cote Hill Gifted Moonstar (Ayla Forster-Blenkinsop), 8.8kph; Hilgarth Dreamcatcher (Hannah Young), 8.8kph; Hillgarth Gypsey Melody (Sarah O’neill), 12.3kph; Major (Stephanie Ferry-Woods), 9.2kph; Mandy (Wendy Hendry), 8.8kphKINGS FOREST - DAY 2 (14/07/2013)80kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Sealeah Myranda (Harry Adshead), 13.7kphGrade 2: Aberllwyd Prince Elky (Claire Pilkington), 12.5kphGrade 4: Zeus (Rebecca Northover), 11.2kphCompletion: Mountedgcumbe Maestro (Sally Mellor), 12.5kph4 eliminations64kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Kates Mate (Carri-Ann Dark), 15kphGrade 2: Indygo (Sarah Rogerson), 13.1kph; Open T’ Offers (Rachael Rogerson), 13.1kph; Silvretta Glama Girl (Annabel Kay), 13.1kphCompletion: Aveiro (Jill Wilson), 10.7kph2 eliminations48kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 2: Regal Dream (Juliet Jacob), 13.9kphGrade 3: Island Elina (Sharon Button), 12.5kphCompletion: Boolagh Betty (Hilary Carr), 11.8kph; Sisco (Toni Davis), 11.1kph


48kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Jerry (Ollie Holman), 12.1kph; Storm I (Joannah Parker), 13kphGrade 2: Gizmo I (Izzy Wilson), 10.8kph; Island Spirit (Molly Button), 12.5kph; Reena Screena Star (Coralie Holman), 12.1kph1 elimination40kms Graded Endurance RideCompletion: Silvretta Athlete (Catherine Hood), 11.4kph40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Ba’Biole (Steve Dilley), 10.6kph; Ballydoolagh Alfie (Jeni Gilbert), 11kph; Zyta (Gaynor Rose), 11.7kphGrade 2: Cheshire Rose Donte (Charlotte Bowden), 11.7kph; Rowdy Cow Girl (Sally Jones), 10.6kphGrade 3: Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 11.5kphGrade 4: Kildromin Trump (Lesley Caswell), 11kph; Redwings Milky Way (Keighley Pomroy), 10.8kph; Sheer Bliss (Lorna Kidson), 8.9kph32kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 2: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 13.7kphGrade 3: See You Sunday (Amber Barnicoat), 10.9kph; Shiram (Trilby Herriott), 11.6kphCompletion: Djelai (Janet Ivens), 13.5kph; Milly (Susan Durman), 11.7kph2 eliminations32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Aberllwyd Satra (Karen Day), 12.8kph; Arabian History (Claire Freeman), 12.8kph; ‘Chant’ (Old Dad’s Enchantment) (Diane Gillings), 11.2kph; Crimson Band (Helen Lawrie), 12.8kph; Hs Tabal (Christine Smyth), 12.8kph; Sandy W (Max Wilson), 11.2kph; Ulfonsca (Lynda Warth), 10.8kph; Vanquisher (Lindsay Sparrow), 11.7kph; Zahkira (Linda Herriott), 11.6kph; Zowington (Gb) (Elaine Milczarek), 12kphGrade 2: El Azraff Amirah (Judith Yarnold), 11.7kph; Inndependence (Bethony Archer), 9.8kph; Lily’s Legacy (Sarah Bird), 12.3kph; Push The Button (Karen Carr), 12.8kph; Rosco (David Mitson), 11.7kph; Zakby (Angela O’Brien), 11.7kphGrade 3: Nanteglwys Michelle My Belle (Chloe Hudson), 10.9kph; Omer Simps (Jody Green), 12.8kph; Royal Innfusion (Diane Archer), 9.8kph; Scrumpy2 (Anja Brandt), 11.6kphGrade 4: Aanisa (Kristina Pettit), 11.7kph; Hazelcroft Gosens Tsar (Rachel Knight), 13.7kph; Paramal (Helen Gipson), 10.8kph; Rjt Tariq (Jacqueline Atkin), 12.4kphCompletion: Parker (Yvonne Toms), 11.7kph1 eliminationLAST OF THE SUMMER WINE (21/07/2013)40kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 3: Karita Super Star (Katy Carr), 12kph; Supermario (Mandy Ball), 12kphGrade 4: Moet (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 10.4kph; Zim Nazka (Jacqueline Lloyd), 10.4kphCompletion: Faleh (Linda Reeves), 10kph40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 2: Harvest Gold (Christine-Anne Hull), 10.4kph; Snap Shot (Jackie Mawson), 10.6kph; Woodie Woodpecker (Caitlin Reeves), 10kphGrade 3: Sargent Pepper (John Hobbiss), 10.3kphCompletion: Irak Ibn Egis (Bethan Reeves), 10kph1 elimination32kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Salladin (Heather Alexander), 11.1kphGrade 2: Hannibal’s Pride (Jane Stewart), 12.8kph2 eliminations and 1 retired32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Hamra Bint Krayaan (Bond Hardman),

10.3kph; Hildith Dancing Dream (Alison Scott), 9.2kphGrade 2: Delfyw Squwiggle (Karen Corr), 10.3kphGrade 3: Khezya (Timothy Jones), 9kph; Ohran O Feillion (Dale Jones), 9kph; Whisper (Stephen Roberts), 9kpGrade 4: Lucy G (Jacky Goodman), 9kphCompletion: Gb Aliaanah (Amanda Morriss), 8.3kph; Raz (Carys E Roberts), 9kphTHE PIDDLE RIDE (21/07/2013)80kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Silver Zourra (Nicola Sherry), 13kphGrade 2: Sawsan Bint Siwah (Amber Barnicoat), 11kphCompletion: Bey Shebaan (Laura Short), 12.9kph2 retired68kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 3: Ja Noor (Susan Speed), 11.6kph; Mellow Jazz (Karen Jones), 11.6kph1 retired45kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Broadreed Sebastian (Sarah King), 12.6kph; Ca Diaskar (Sharon Petruv), 12.1kph; Merlyn (Elizabeth Whiteley), 13.9kphGrade 2: Aden Silver Moonlight (Janthea Newman), 13.9kph; Khanspur (Joanna Chisholm), 11.3kph; Touch Of Frost (Hilary Kaye), 10.9kphGrade 3: Alouhn Shecu (Andrea Clarke), 13.5kph; Broadreed Silver Mist (Nicola Berry), 12.6kph; Julio (Robert Phillpotts), 13.1kphGrade 4: Keen Pleasure (Charles Newman), 13.9kph; Onyali (Rosemary Lathey), 12.1kphCompletion: Eluard (Julia Wolfendale), 10.7kph; Grey Medlar (Abigail Chisholm), 11.3kph; Safwa (Tristan Bishop), 11.7kph; Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 10.9kph; Vlacq Ahmar Kayal (Wendy Everson), 12kph1 elimination and 1 retired45kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 2: Ashad (Robin Everson), 12kph; Ty Shute Meadow (Saffron Bishop), 11.7kphGrade 3: Maggie May (Shannon Chaplin), 10.4kphGrade 4: Distance Oasis (Heather Whiteley), 12.4kph1 elimination33kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 3: Hajar Al Kamar (Andrea Clarke), 10.6kph; Traemar Narnia (Rachel Ingvaldson), 11.9kphGrade 4: Astral Mystique (Jan Prettejohn), 10.2kph; Latek (Victoria Mosey), 10.2kphCompletion: C S Corinthian (Claire Richards), 10kph5 eliminations33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Binley Silver Spark (Rebecca Gant), 10.5kph; Crimson Band (Helen Lawrie), 11.5kph; G Elinore (Linda Brown), 11.7kph; H S Exile (Judith Baynes), 11.5kph; Jurassic (Caroline Staddon), 11.9kph; Samsara Kabir (Tony Griffin), 11.9kph; Solomons Ikey (Trish Griffin), 11.9kphGrade 2: Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 11.5kph; Grania (Tina Handley), 11.1kphGrade 4: Menorca (Teresa Longden), 10kphCompletion: Early Election (Stevie Jones), 11kph; Quassy De Joyere (Denise Furse), 10kph2 eliminationsEQUILIBRIUM LINDUM SPIRIT - DAY 2 (25/07/2013)40kms Team SpiritCompletion: Abbery Cornish Messenger (Heidi Clark), 14.6kph; Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 17.2kph; Basford Showman (Amber Sole), 16kph; Bronze Nahdir (Harry Ingram), 16.4kph; Cloverleas Ottoman (Francesca Palmer-Hourd), 16kph; Daante (Ellie Moxon), 15.9kph; Hannibal’s Pride (Jane Stewart), 14.5kph; Hazelcroft Gosens Tsar (Charlotte Chadwick),

17.5kph; Humbria April (Angela Smith), 14.8kph; Humbria Derry (Angela Smith), 13.1kph; Humbria Millie (Victoria Smith), 12kph; L M A Hadayyah (Emily Ferguson), 16.4kph; Ltf Narada (Nicola Bowley), 15.1kph; Midget Gem (Karen Pammenter), 14.5kph; Mostafanother R (Ruth Chadwick), 16.9kph; Murphy Himself (Bridget Brown), 15.1kph; Our Gem (Jill Peachey), 13.4kph; Prukamzan (Charlotte Chadwick), 16kph; Simeric Cassini (Bridie Lydon-Towle), 15kph; Simeric S’Moudh (Thay Stephenson), 16.8kph; To The Last Man (Christine Myers), 14.9kph; Zaferan (Jane Girling), 15.2kph; Zed (Amber Sole), 16.6kp9 eliminations40kms Team Spirit (Novice)Completion: Another Kestral (Paula Bocalandro), 14.1kph; Belchford Rhonwen (Victoria Smith), 12.7kph; Glackmore Boy (Tess Wheldon), 15kph; Jo Mouse (Christine Freear), 14.5kph; Lucy Locket (Angela Hields), 14.6kph; Psynan (Stacey Bushell), 15kph; Simeric Sinnaman (Ellie Moxon), 13.9kph; Soviet Star (Isobella Fricker), 14.8kphEQUILIBRIUM LINDUM SPIRIT - DAY 3 (26/07/2013)121kms Elevator Competitive Endurance Ride1st: Sg Anesstasia (Joanna Gibson), 13.2kph108kms 3 day Medium Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Ghalib Zafir (Julie Martin), 12.8kph; Kristal (Jocelyn Broadhurst), 11.4kph; Lord Of The Nile (Jane Evans), 11.2kph; Zaferan (Jane Girling), 11.7kphGrade 2: Amber IV (Lynsey Bainbridge), 11.3kphGrade 3: Wisespares Tempo (Helen Ganney), 10.7kph; Wrightfield Omar (Cheryl Wallace), 10.6kph6 eliminations and 1 retired52kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 4: Rudi (Susannah Sadler), 10.1kph40kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 1: Merlyn (Elizabeth Whiteley), 14kphGrade 2: Salladin (Heather Alexander), 13.8kphCompletion: Aleys Cognac (Maurice Whiteley), 14kph; Laddie (Linda Dod), 10.9kph40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Gizmo I (Nicole Pink), 11.2kph; Khalifa B J (Jacqueline Lloyd), 11.4kphGrade 2: Lindston Kytrina (Emilie Fleming), 10.8kphGrade 3: Fks Baarik Ibn Pharook (Lorna Skinner), 9.9kph1 elimination34kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 2: Jamie-Son (Barbara Jordan), 11.7kphGrade 3: Polly I (Isobella Fricker), 11.2kphGrade 4: Chikara I (Nikki Brown), 11.5kph; Maximillion (Bethany Stokes), 10kphCompletion: Ruby (Colin Sykes), 10.3kph34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)Grade 1: Cs Clarion (Jane Welcher), 10.3kphGrade 2: Silver Zeph (Bridget Brown), 11.5kphGrade 4: Redwings Milky Way (Keighley Pomroy), 11.2kph1 eliminationEQUILIBRIUM LINDUM SPIRIT - DAY 4 (27/07/2013)92kms Competitive Endurance Ride1st: Aleys Cognac (Maurice Whiteley), 11.6kph2 eliminations and 1 retired84kms Graded Endurance RideGrade 2: Senjai (Heather Alexander), 15kphGrade 3: Emir (Bethany Stokes), 11kphGrade 4: Basford Showman (Amber Sole), 11kph

The Results will continue on in the next issue of Endurance.


Tried & Tested

The first thing I can say about the Possmere Extreme Adventure Sock is that everyone should purchase a pair before the clocks change and the dark winter nights draw in. The luxurious warmth of the 40% Possum

fur, 50% New Zealand Merino wool is revealed as soon as you remove them from the packaging. These knee length socks fit perfectly into wellington boots with no irritating toe seam.

They are designed to be heavy duty for extreme outdoor conditions and are therefore perfect for yard duties, horse riding, dog walking, shooting or simply snuggling up on the sofa after a hard day. These socks are also 10% Nylon and boast reinforced areas for durability and targeted support which you appreciate as soon as you slip into a pair. These socks have medium and extra density padding throughout the sock which increase the comfort of these long socks. The socks are incredibly light weight as well as hard wearing which compliment the many hours spent in and out of the saddle or fields with

our four legged friends. Due to the natural fibre of the Possum/Merino the socks are not itchy to wear and can be worn for long periods without your legs and feet overheating inside a rubber boot with the added bonus of not smelling either when you finally do get that well earned cuppa at the end of the day!

I’m an advocate of low maintenance clothing and equipment so anything which can be easily washed and dried gets my vote. The care instructions for these socks couldn’t be easier, simply hand wash in cool water in mild detergent, then squeeze (not wring) out excess water so as not to damage the fur fibre and allow to air dry naturally.

So what are you waiting for….check out http://www.possmere.co.uk/ today and treat your feet to a pair this Autumn.

Possmere Extreme Adventure Sock review Rachael Claridge UKCC Coach

Unlike other performance horses, endurance horses perform exercise that is of low intensity but of long duration. This type of exercise puts different demands on the body and its metabolism in comparison to, for example, the racehorse, which is at the other

end of the spectrum performing fast, intense exercise but for short periods.

Endurance feeds are formulated to specifically support the nutrient requirements of these performance horses and Saracen ENDURO 100 is formulated to specifically meet the requirements of the endurance horse with the following features:

• A variety of energy sources, with emphasis on “Super-fibres” and oils, provide slow-release energy for stamina. Micronised cereals are included for sprint finishes, uphill climbs and to replenish muscle glycogen stores.

• Chelated minerals for enhanced absorption and retention of key minerals to maintain optimum metabolism and performance

• Elevated levels of antioxidants including the ‘super’ vitamin, vitamin E. Vitamin E helps to protect cells from free radicals that are generated during metabolism

and ultimately can damage healthy cells. Vitamin E helps to prevent muscle soreness and can reduce recovery times between training and competition. It also plays a huge role in maintaining optimum immune function.

• Yeast to enhance fibre digestion and maintain a stable environment in the hindgut for ‘friendly’ bacteria to flourish

• ENDURO 100 should be used in conjunction with a suitable electrolyte programme to prevent dehydration pre, during and post endurance competition

Saracen Horse Feeds offer a personalised rationing programme via our online, free “Feed Advice” service. This service enables owners to send in information on their horse, activity and current diet, and receive a technical diet plan including a full ration breakdown and evaluation on how the ration balances. Visit our website at

www.saracenhorsefeeds.com

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Trust Wintec to combine world leading systems for your horse’s comfort with unprecedented customisation for rider security. Lightweight, weatherproof and easy-care these saddles have been perfected for the most demanding of disciplines – Endurance.

Whether competing at any level, or enjoying time out exploring new trails, Wintec puts your comfort first!

Adjustable Ergonomic Stirrup Bar facilitates a well-balanced

position

Revolutionary FlexiContourbloc¨ offers customised support and

exceptional security

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Wintec Saddles featuring the CAIR® Cushion System and EASY-CHANGE® Fit Solution offer the highest flexibility in achieving a customised fit, ensuring your horse’s absolute comfort and your peace of mind.

Wintec Pro Endurance with FlexiContourbloc®

The Official Endurance Saddle of the Arabian Horse Association

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