HAWORTH AND OXENHOPE DISTRICT BRIDLEWAYS GROUP
www.hodbg.org
JULY 2005 ISSUE 4
WELCOME TO OUR FOURTH NEWSLETTER OF 2005.
WE HAVE BEEN QUITE BUSY SINCE THE LAST NEWSLETTER, WHAT WITH RIDES, CELEBRITY SPEAKERS, DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS AND HUNTER TRIALS!! NEVER A DULL MOMENT!
BRIDLEWAYS NEWS
The new SUSTRANS track at Cullingworth: Report by Gill Hill:
I have received a few comments about this new track. Just to set the record straight I have spoken to Geoff McQuillan who is the manager for this part of the trail.
The track from Cullingworth to Queensbury is part of the cycle way network being built nationally. This is to be primarily a cycle way with access encouraged to both walkers and Horse Riders. Mr McQillan assured me that although the surface has been covered with tarmac, they were in consultation with the BHS throughout who advised them of suitability of surfacing, so you can be reassured that the tarmac used isn't the slippery kind we have been experiencing recently on our road surfaces. I have also been made aware of the sizing of the Horse Styles and the difficulty large horses are experiencing. I am still waiting for a reply on this one.
If you have any bridleways problems please contact Gill Hill on 01535 644868
MEETINGS
Norma Grubb Showing Demo
Due to an incident at Catterick Barracks, causing the A1 to close, Norma was unable to make our April meeting. However, her envoy, Gail Hargreaves and her Dad, Tony, came along to keep the show on the road. A demo for juniors was held at Springhead Stables and seniors at Highfield House Farm. An informative evening was had by all with plaiting workshops and practical advice on showing your horse in hand.
Karen Dixon
The celebrity speaker, Karen Dixon, was very popular. Karen spoke about her beginnings and career to the present time. She gave us all an entertaining and interesting talk on the thrills and spills of Horse Trials.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Farriery Talk – June Meeting
Our June meeting was very well attended. Local farrier, Paul Rushden, gave us an interesting question and answer session on good farriery practice. This included how good farriery and remedial farriery can help your horse.
Next month – July 19th
The July meeting is about saddle fitting.
Carolyn Bostock works for The Saddle Co. Carolyn fits and measures horses for made to measure saddles. She also provides a saddle check service for those who are unsure if their saddle fits correctly. I’m sure that this will prove an educational evening for us all.
ANNUAL SHOW
Our annual show will be held on 21st August at the new venue of Haworth Road, Cullingworth. Many thanks to Robert and Ann Thompson for kindly agreeing to let us use their fields. The showground is opposite the Flappit Pub (the Bronte Vintage Gathering Showground)
As usual we are requesting help. If you can help in ANY way, then please let a committee member know ASAP.
MONTHLY RIDES
Jane’s Spring Ride
Our first organised ride of the year was very well attended with 15 riders tackling either the longer or shorter route.
May Day ride
Decorated ride results
Juniors:
1st Abigail Pell on Duncan
2nd Emily Roberts on Daisy
3rd Katy Hedges on O'Malley
4th Robyn Cannon on Talisman
5th Georgie Anderson on Sari
6th Samantha Hedges on Heidi & Becky Hedges on Billy
Seniors:
1st Louise Mellin on Joe
2nd Angela Pell on Sprite
3rd Hilary Barber on Ginny
4th Christine Morrell on Lucy
5th Pat Dunford on Solo
About a dozen riders braved the fog and led by Pat Greenwood rode the traditional May Day route over Bodkin Moor and Roms Greave. Fortunately the fog cleared before the Hebden Bridge Road section was reached. All returned safely having had an exhilarating ride.
June 25th Slippery ford ride
This annual ride was really well attended with 12 riders tackling the 10 mile route
July 24th Keighley Moor ride
The Keighley Moor ride will start from the back of the Fleece at Oakworth at 10.30 – 11am
Further details Margaret 01535 642145
DRESSAGE
Our 2nd Dressage competition of the year took place at Highfield House Farm on May 14th.
The results are as follows
Fledglings
1st Ella Narey & Wot Not
2nd Anna Cavalerri & Toby
3rd Ella Narey & Winston
4th Georgia Anderson & Sari
5th Abigail Pell & Duncan
5th Alexandra Lilley & China
Junior P4
1st Amy Narey & Tally
2nd Rebecca Bond & Toby
3rd Abigail Wheeler & Crunchie
4th Calum Nobes & Bedazzled
5th Sydney Deacon & Magic
6th Rebecca Hedges & Sunny
Junior P18
1st Rebecca Bond & Toby
2nd Abigail Wheeler & Crunchie
3rd Calum Nobes & Bedazzled
4th Amy Narey & Tally
5th Sydney Deacon & Magic
6th Katie Hedges & O’Malley
Senior P4
1st Isobel Greenwood & Joe
2nd Liz Spoor & Luke
3rd Sacha Carruthers & Megan
4th Fiona Tiley & Golden Aurora
5th Gill Burgess & Cherie
6th Sarah Myerscough & Archie
Senior P18
1st Gill Burgess & Cherie
2nd Sacha Carruthers & Megan
3rd Liz Spoor & Luke
4th Isobel Greenwood & Joe
5th Fiona Tiley & Golden Aurora
6th Sarah Myerscough & Archie
Well done to everyone!!
Photos from this competition are on www.horse-pics.co.uk
The next dressage competition will be on July 23rd (amended date) at The Greens, Mill Lane, Oakworth. Fledgling classes start at 12noon with juniors and seniors following at 1pm. The classes are D2 for the fledglings and P7 and P10 for the juniors and seniors.
An entry form is enclosed in this newsletter.
HUNTER TRIAL
Our Hunter Trial was held on 22nd May at Craven Country Ride.
This was a very well attended event with a lovely course, courtesy of David Coates. The weather went from one extreme to the other, beautiful sunshine one minute and driving rain the next, but it couldn’t dampen our enthusiasm!
A MASSIVE THANKYOU goes out to everyone who helped in whatever capacity. The day could not have gone ahead without the help of those people who gave up their Sunday for us.
The results are as follows
Novice
1st Vanessa Ryle
2nd Esme Loweth
3rd Amy Clitheroe
4th Clare Snowden
5th Isobel Greenwood
6th Victoria Townsend
Open
1st Sarah Halliday
2nd Laura Hudson
3rd Lucy Cole
4th Katherine Linkogel
5th Stephanie White
6th Sarah Woodward
Pairs
1st Laura Hudson and Clare Snowden (I may be an “old b****r”, Laura, but I can still keep up with you!)
2nd Ann Woodfield and Laura Purseglove
3rd Dominic and Elaine Clark
4th Jason and Janice Bond
5th Katie and Jenny Lee
6th Miki Kershaw and Karen Perigo
Well Done to EVERYONE who took part!
Check out the photos on www.horse-pics.co.uk
JUNIORS
If you have any junior matter to report on please contact Janice on 01535 644321
MEMORIAL MOUNTING BLOCKS
George Farrar Quarries Ltd has very kindly donated the stone for our memorial mounting blocks. The inscriptions have almost been completed
The Water Board have very kindly offered to pay for the sighting of the mounting blocks on their land! We’ll keep you posted!
NEWSLETTERS FROM CYBERSPACE!
We have had a very steady response from our request for members to have their newsletter delivered via email. We will not pass your email address onto anyone else and it will be used for bridleways matters only.
This will save on production costs and to enable us to be able to afford to produce a newsletter on a monthly basis. Come on don’t be shy!
COMMITTEE MEETING
Due to the usual day for the committee meeting being slap bang in the middle of Yorkshire Show week, the July committee meeting will be on 26th July, usual time and place.
CLASSIFIED
Sat 6th August Fun Show
Proceeds to ILPH
10am start at Springhead Stables
Schedules will be available at the next meeting Contact Pat Dunford 643920
Or Pam Mellin 643014
English leather pony saddle 15” Black, Medium fit, excellent condition £150
Brown English Pony saddle, 14” Medium fit, good condition £50
Black Show Jacket 30” chest Good condition £10
Grey tweed show jacket 32” chest Black velvet collar, Good condition £15
Black Jodhpur Boots Size 2 good condition £5
2 x Masta cooler rugs – Brand New £8 each 1 x 5ft navy/purple 1 x 4ft 9” navy/yellow
Various other 5ft outdoor rugs for sale
Telephone Pam on 01535 643014
Wide 17" brown leather Farrington Saddle well cared for £300.00 ono contact Gill Hill 01535 646999 or 07831 149126
Freeze Marking session to be organised at Highfield House Farm. Contact Pip Booth for further details 07887 550159
Black Antil GP saddle for sale
Med/narrow fit Very Good Condition £250 Tel Margaret 01535 642145
If you have anything that you want to sell, contact Clare for a free ad here & on our web site.
01535 664033 / 07791 451217
HODBG COMMITTEE 2005
Chair
Fiona Tiley 01535 648656
f.tiley@hotmail.com
Secretary
Jane Atkinson 01535 274038
bridlewaysec@tiscali.co.uk
Treasurer
Margaret O’Neil 01535 642145
Senior Bridleway Officer
Gill Hill 01535 644868
Gillian.hill@blueyonder.co.uk
Equine Welfare
Pat Greenwood 01535 643402
Junior Reps
Janice Bond 01535 644321
no1.bond@blueyonder.co.uk
Jason Bond 01535 644321
no1.bond@blueyonder.co.uk
Robert Hudson 07903 523955
Raffle
Gill Hill 01535 644868
gillian.hill@blueyonder.co.uk
Angela Pell 01535 646962
Newsletter
Clare Snowden 01535 664033
cvsnowden@totalise.co.uk
Events Organiser
Pat Greenwood 01535 643402
Fiona Tiley 01535 648656
Webmaster
Peter Tiley 01535 648656
FLIES!!
It’s that time of year again folks! Instead of shelling out a small fortune on various lotions and potions, why not try Gills recipe for fly repellent and midge repellent. The formula was in a horsy magazine a few years ago and it really does work (and it smells pleasant too)
FLY REPELLANT
15ml Citronella oil (available to order from local Chemists)
2 tablespoons Methylated Spirit
1 tablespoon washing up liquid
4 tablespoons vinegar
1 mug cold strong tea (2 teabags!)
Top up to 2 litres with cold water.
MIDGE REPELLANT
1 bottle of carrier oil (aromatherapy/wholefood shop)
1 bottle Citronella oil
Some killitch or Benzol Benzoate
(chemists)
Some Tea tree oil and Lavender oil
Make up to a creamy white thickish liquid, rub into main and tail. If too strong, let down with more oil and Killitch.
N.B. I haven’t actually used this one but I got the recipe from a reliable source.