HAWORTH AND OXENHOPE DISTRICT BRIDLEWAYS GROUP
www.hodbg.org JAN 2006
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
I hope that you all had a lovely Christmas and didn’t over indulge too much.
While we are all getting a little weary of mud, cold, and dark nights and mornings, just think, the shortest day has now past so the days will be gradually getting longer!
Planned for 2006
We have an action packed 2006 ahead of us, with guest speakers, dressage, hunter trial, annual Show, pleasure rides, monthly meetings and much more!!!! Keep reading your newsletter and come along to the meetings to keep abreast of our latest events.
PAST EVENTS
Presentation Night
This year, our annual Shindig was held at the Snooty Fox. The evening was a huge success with the pie and peas going down a treat and everyone dancing the night away.
Thanks go to Mandy at the Snooty Fox for letting us use her function room and sorting out the food.
The awards were as follows
Achievement award – Rebecca Bond
Most Improved Senior – Karen Lister
Most Improved Junior – Ella Narey
Most Enthusiastic Senior – Chrissie Morrel
Most Enthusiastic Junior –Megan Isherwood
Most Supportive Member –Debbie Caverelli
Ride for Miles
Gold award
Nicky Hedges Katie Hedges
Sam Hedges Becky Hedges
Chrissie Morrel Gill Burgess
Fiona Tiley Pat Greenwood
Silver award
Calum Nobes Linda Heaton
Mo Glenton
Bronze award
Kate Heaton Tracy Grigg
Hilary Barber
Dressage League
Fledglings
1st Anna Cavelli and Toby
2nd Ella Narey and Wot Not
3rd Abigail Pell and Duncan
4th Ella Narey and Winston
5th Georgia Anderson and Sari
Juniors
1st Amy Narey and Tally
1st Abigail Wheeler and Crunchie
2nd Calum Nobes and Bedazzled
3rd Kate Green and Comet
4th Sydney Deacon and Magic
5th Rebecca Bond and Toby
Seniors
1st Liz Spoor and Luke
1st Fiona Tiley and Golden Aurora
2nd Isobel Greenwood and Joe
3rd Gill Burgess and Cherie
4th Sascha Carruthers and Megan
5th Nicky Green and Kenmore Speedy
Well done everyone!!
Jacks Christmas Ride Tues 27 Dec
A handful of riders braved the wintry weather for our annual Christmas ride. Pat led the ride from Oxenhope while others from the Long Lee end met up at The George in Cullingworth to raise a glass or two in memory of Jack.
Dressage to music Sunday 1st January
The dressage to music had to be rearranged due to the dreadful weather conditions between Christmas and New Year. This was well attended even though one or two people were nursing a slight hangover! See our website for photos.
1st Abigail Wheeler and Crunchie
2nd Fiona Tiley and Aurora
3rd Becky Hedges and Sunny
4th Abigail Pell and Duncan
5th Georgia Anderson and Sari
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Our first monthly meeting will be held on January 24th at the Old White Lion, Main Street, Haworth at 8pm.
The talk this month by Teresa Calder and is all about Pilates for horse riders. Pilates is a unique system of body conditioning that stretches and strengthens the core muscles to improve flexibility, balance, breathing, posture and alignment - all factors important in horse riding. Pilates also helps to prevent injury and aids rehabilitation following injury (Particularly back injuries).
On February 21st Crossgates Homeopathic Practice will be coming to talk to us about homeopathic remedies for horses. Everyone that comes will receive a free introductory pack which will contain a sample of Arnica which can be used for the treatment of bruises on horses and humans. They will also talk about their diagnostic techniques. This should be a very interesting evening for all.
On March 21st we have arranged for an evening of side saddle information from Janet Senior, Chairman of the Yorkshire Area of the Side Saddle Association. Janet will bring side saddles and turnout and talk about the art of riding side saddle.
In April we have planned for the UK Le Trec Champion to talk to us about Le Trec and her experiences. Details of that will be published in the next newsletter.
BRIDLEWAYS NEWS
Bradford Council has begun work on the Five Flags – Manywells junction crossing!
If anyone has any bridleways problems please contact Gill Hill or any committee member.
RIDE FOR MILES
The Ride for Miles scheme will be up and running again this year. The first ride will be Jane’s Spring Ride on Sunday 23rd April with the usual long or short options. The short ride option will be different this year and will incorporate the new bridleway over Hewenden Viaduct. The ride will start between 10.30 and 11am from Jane’s at Manywells, Cullingworth. Ask Jane for directions at the monthly meeting if you don’t know where it is.
This year we have introduced a new ride called ‘Pats New Gate Ride’! This will incorporate all the bridletracks around the conduit that have been upgraded and been provided with new gates. We are also tightening up on the rules for Ride for Miles. You must ride on the designated date and time and have your card signed on the day by the Marshall in order to accrue the miles. Cards will be available on payment of annual subscriptions.
DRESSAGE LEAGUE
Our ever popular Dressage League will be running again 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. This competition is open to unaffiliated horses only. Any horse which has ever competed at affiliated level is not eligible. Complete laminated sets of all the tests we hold will be available at the March meeting for £1.50.
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.
JUNIOR NEWS
Our Annual Dog Show was held at Springhead Stables, where we had a super day. Both pooches and handlers thoroughly enjoyed the morning, where the classes were kindly judged by one of our members, Mrs Amanda Oates. Results as follows
Prettiest Pooch (Girl)
1st Megan Isherwood - Sophie
2nd Robert - Lucy
3rd Becky Hedges - Zoe
4th Rebecca Bond - Disney
4th Samantha Hedges- Abbi
Delightful Dog (Boy)
1st Katie Green - Hamlet
2nd Rob - Jake
3rd Sammy Hedges - Toto
3rd Megan Isherwood - Benji
Waggiest Tail
1st Rebecca Bond - Disney
2nd Megan Isherwood - Sophie
3rd Alex Green - Hamlet
Gorgeous Eyes
1st Sammy Hedges - Abbi
2nd Megan Isherwood - Sophie
3rd Rebecca Bond - Disney
4th Katie Green - Hamlet
Golden Oldie (Over 10yrs)
1st Becky Hedges - Zoe
1st Rob - Lucy
2nd Rebecca Bond - Sophie
Heinz 57
1st Megan Isherwood - Disney
2nd Rebecca Bond - Benji
2nd Sammy Hedges - Abbi
Pedigree
1st Alex Green - Toto
2nd Sophia Greenwood - Hamlet
3rd Rebecca Bond - Sophie
3rd Becky Hedges - Zoe
Dog Agility
1st Sammy Hedges - Abbi 36secs
2nd Rebecca Bond - Disney 47secs
3rd Megan Isherwood - Disney 52secs
4th Becky Hedges - Toto 56secs
We held our Christmas Gymkhana the following week, which was great fun. The juniors paired up to earn their rosettes as a partnership, and worked very well together. The most enjoyable game, for me, not the kids taking part! was the Flour Race. It provided much hilarity for the spectators to watch as they had to get a malteser out of a pile of flour using only their mouth!! Consequently, they got themselves absolutely covered in white flour!
Unfortunately, as I was so busy, I was unable to keep a track of all the results! But those who took part know who they are and what they got, so a big pat on the back and well done to you.
I would like to thank all those whom gave up their time to help, and especially to Pam and Louise Mellin who provided us all with scrummy sausage rolls and home made buns!
Now I am out if hospital and back in action, please watch out for our next event!!! I will try and let you all know in plenty of time.
Luv Janice
CLASSIFIED
If you have anything that you wish to advertise in our newsletter please contact Clare 01535 664033 cvsnowden@totalise.co.uk
Your adverts will also appear on our website
Wide 17" brown leather Farrington Saddle well cared for £300.00 ono contact Gill Hill 01535 646999
Or 07831 149126
Jefferies Hunter Double
Complete cob size black also fit 16hh
¾” cheeks 1” cavesson sliding cheek Weymouth set excellent condition £125
Complete set of rugs 5` 9” all clean and in good order
Rambo super rug heavyweight purple 400g
Horsewear summer turnout
Quilted stable rug
Duvet under rug
Fleece travel/day rug
Sweat net
Cob size travel boots
£150 the lot
Tel Shirley Lillie 01274 830102
Please leave message and I will get back to you
Falcon Brown English Show Saddle £150
Pony Jumping Saddle £50
Black Sabre Cob Size Show Weymouth Bridle Complete with double bits-as new
£75
Black English Leather Show Bridle Cob size £45
Masta Full Neck Turnout Rug Brand New - 5'3" £60
Good quality hay for sale, can deliver £2.50
TEL 0781 3810666
Kind knowledgeable home required for 16hh light grey cob
His owner is now physically unable to look after him after having had him for 16 of his 19 years. He would make an ideal companion or light hack. He has a lovely nature and enjoys the company of both humans and animals. His owner would not want to relinquish ownership and would be responsible for vets bills, farrier and wormers.
Tel. Jane Parkin 01535 642007
Reg PBA Gelding
Rising 4 years unbroken 15 hh now
Out of sec D mare by Mustafa (by Crusader)
Make super show horse. Well handled.
For sale due to unforeseen circumstances
£900 ono
Tel 01535 210228
Mbl 07946 598636
90 horse sized bales of haylage £3 each for quick sale. In storage now so you can collect on weekly basis if you like. Will split. Susan 01535 646694
New committee members
Last, but certainly not least – welcome to your new committee members
Linda Hargraves and Lisa Leddicoate.
HODBG COMMITTEE 2006
Chairman
Fiona Tiley 01535 648656
f.tiley@hotmail.com
Secretary
Jane Atkinson 01535 274038
bridlewaysec@tiscali.co.uk
Treasurer
Margaret O’Neill 01535 642145
Bridleways officer
Pat Greenwood 01535 643402
Dressage Organiser
Vanessa McCormack
Newsletter
Clare Snowden 01535 664033
cvsnowden@totalise.co.uk
Juniors and Welfare
Janice Bond 01535 644321
no1.bond@blueyonder.co.uk
Junior Rep
Jason Bond 01535 644321
no1.bond@blueyonder.co.uk
Junior Rep
Robert Hudson 07903 523955
Raffle and Deputy Show organiser
Linda Hargraves
Senior Bridleways Officer and Show
Organiser
Gill Hill 01535 644868
Gillian.hill@blueyonder.co.uk
Raffle and Deputy Cross Country organiser
Angela Pell 01535 646962
Cross Country Organiser
Lisa Leddicoate 01535 656856
Webmaster
Peter Tiley 01535 648656