HAWORTH AND OXENHOPE DISTRICT BRIDLEWAYS GROUP
JANUARY 2005 ISSUE 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR MEMBERS!
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2005. We hope that you all had a peaceful Christmas and managed to get in some riding in the recent dreadful weather.
We have got a packed calendar of events lined up for you this year, with guest speakers, dressage tests, pleasure rides, hunter trail, annual show and lots more beside!
BRIDLEWAYS UPDATE
Altar Lane
It has been reported that there has been some more rubbish tipped at the top of Altar Lane. Gill will be contacting the council to get it cleared away.
PAST EVENTS
Jacks Christmas Ride
Only 2 riders managed to brave the horrible weather for our annual Christmas Ride. However, more of our members met at The George in Cullingworth to raise a glass or two in memory of Jack.
PRESENTATION NIGHT
The presentation night was very well attended. The new venue of Holden Hall at Oakworth proved to be very popular. Everybody had a lovely time dancing the night away and eating the lovely food prepared by the committee.
The following awards were awarded
Achievement award-Peter Hill
Most Improved Junior-Katy Hedges
Most Improved Senior-Amanda Oates
Most Enthusiastic Junior-Robert Hudson
Most Supportive Member-Nicky Hedges
Well done to everyone!
MEETINGS
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 18th January at the Old White Lion. Our speaker this month is Norma Grubb from the Irish Draught Horse Society. Norma is a well respected breeder and producer of Irish Draught Horses and a County level judge.
The proceeds of the raffle this month will be donated to the Tsunami Disaster Fund.
The February meeting will be a talk by John from Green, Greaves and Thompson about lameness and the lower leg. John has kindly agreed to video a dissection to give us all a better insight into the structure of the lower leg.
DRESSAGE COMPETITION
Following the continued success of our 2004 Dressage League, we are holding 4 competitions this year. Entry forms will be available at the monthly meeting - £5 per test open to members only. Points will be awarded for those placed from 1st to 5th. In addition, points are also awarded for attendance (regardless of placing) Rosettes will be awarded to ALL juniors. Complete laminated sets of all the tests we hold will be available at the meetings for £1.50.
JUNIOR CORNER
Sunday, 9th December saw our Christmas Dog Show. Although we didn’t have a huge turnout, we all had an enjoyable day! Our judge, Barbara Jagger, was impressed with the good health and condition of all the pooches involved.
We had a cracking turnout of juniors for the Christmas Gymkhana, and great fun was had by all!
Our Fun In Hand Show was unfortunately cancelled on January 9th, due to the dreadful weather conditions. We have decided to try for Sunday 16th January instead. Please ring Janice on 07813 810666 the day before to check
We have our Fun Ridden Show to come in February. I will let you know when a date has been confirmed.
RIDE FOR MILES
Our 2004 ride for miles scheme was a great success. Our 2005 ride for miles kicks off in April with Jane’s Spring Ride.
MEMBERSHIP
Memberships are due again. Subs for the year are £6 for adults, £4 for juniors and £10 for the family. I’m sure that you will agree that this is very good value.
Subs can be paid at January or February meetings or send to Margaret O`Neil, The Briggs, Providence Lane, Oakworth, West Yorkshire, BD22 7QR.
MEMORIAL MOUNTING BLOCKS
We have ordered 5 stone mounting blocks, which will be in memory of members who have past away. If you can think of any places where a mounting block would be useful please let a committee member know.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTS
Aireview Equestrian centre are holding a dressage competition on the 23rd January There are 4 classes-£7.50 per class
P4 (12 years & under), P4 Seniors, P10 and N32
Beginners are welcome. Entries close 19th Jan. call Aireview on 01535 665055
Black Labrador puppies for sale
K.C. Reg. Excellent working pedigree.
Ideal work or pet. Dogs and bitches.
Ready 10th Feb £300 each
01535 664033 Mbl 07791 451217
Help required on small yard at Long Lee
£5 an hour. Weekdays-2 hours a morning. Flexible to suit. Would consider part exchange for livery.
01535 664033 Mbl 07791 451217
Shires small child’s body protector £10
Size 01/2Charles Owen skull cap £8
Small blue velvet collared child’s show jacket £10
All are in excellent condition
01535 644321 Mbl 07813 810666
HODBG COMMITTEE 2005
Chair
Fiona Tiley 01535 648656
Secretary
Jane Atkinson 01535 274038
Treasurer
Margaret O`Neil 01535 642145
Senior Bridleway Officer
Gill Hill 01535 644868
Equine Welfare
Pat Greenwood 01535 643402
Junior Reps
Janice Bond 01535 644321
Jason Bond 01535 644321
Robert Hudson 07903 523955
Raffle
Gill Hill 01535 644868
Angela Pell 01535 646962
Newsletter
Clare Snowden 01535 664033
Events Organiser
Pat Greenwood 01535 643402
Fiona Tiley 01535 648656
Vanessa is now on maternity leave and taking a well earned break!!