HAWORTH AND OXENHOPE DISTRICT BRIDLEWAYS GROUP
JULY 2008
Your contacts for 2008 are
Chairperson - Jane Atkinson 07787 565077 bridlewaysec@tiscali.co.uk
Secretary - Jane Atkinson
Treasurer - Margaret O’Neill 01535 642145 dmon142576@btinternet.com
Bridleways Officer - Margaret O’Neill
Welfare officer - Robert Hudson 07882 914946 robert.hudson.bbg.co.uk
Trophies & rosettes - Margaret O’Neill
Junior reps - Rachel Hardman 07867 504782 rach1711@yahoo.co.uk
and Amy Narey 07931 843869 amynarey@hotmail.co.uk
Press officer - Robert Hudson
Newsletter - Margaret O’Neill
Membership - Margaret O’Neill
Speaker organiser - Jane Atkinson
Raffle - Angela Pell 01535 646962
Show organiser - Linda Hargraves 01274 833448
X country organiser - Pip Booth 01535 646911
Dressage organiser - Gill Burgess 01535 644347 gill.burgess@btinternet.com
Website updater - Peter Tiley 01535 648656
Since I have taken over as Bridleways officer I have been very impressed by the response from Bradford Met about all the problems I have had to report to them, from fallen trees, dropped gates, dumped rubbish etc. You may have noticed a lot of new footpath/bridleway signs which have gone up lately. Unfortunately one of them is causing a few problems. Isle Lane in Oxenhope, which has now been upgraded to bridleway is still not rideable. This is part of an Email which Darren Hinchliffe sent to me about Isle Lane. ‘Some clearance works have already been done to improve access and drainage along the route, the gated access from the top of the Lane has just been improved and hopefully in the next few months our works team can go in and carry out further improvement to the Lanes surface with a small digger. With regards the line of the proper route I have met with both neighbours and have agreed a wide range of improvements to the Lane, one of which does include waymarking. I would though like to note that improvements are likely to be ongoing and subject to the availability of funding for the next few years.’ In other words, it’s going to take time… I have arranged a meeting with Darren next week and along with talking about Isle Lane, I have done a survey of the bridleway network and have come up with 2 lists. One of blocked bridleways, and one of routes which we ride that are not officially bridleways on the map. I would like to get these latter ones upgraded to bridleway if possible.
July 12th Dressage – cancelled due to shortage of entries
July 20th Keighley Moor ride. Start 10.30-11.00 track beside Golden Fleece pub . . in Oakworth . Parking for trailers is in Wide Lane. If the
. ground is wet, we may not be able to go right across the moor to the . . . reservoir but we will extend the route elsewhere so it will be about 8. . . miles. Refreshments at half way point. This moor is private and we ., . have special permission to ride it once a year.
July 22nd Monthly meeting at the Old White Lion in Haworth at 8pm
. The speaker will be Ray ‘The Tack man’. There will also be a saddle
. fitting day to be arranged later, when you will be able to have the fit of
. your saddle checked for a nominal fee. Venue to be arranged later also.
. If anyone would be interested in this, but cannot get to the meeting, ring
. a committee member to put your name on the list.
July 26th BRIDLEWAYS 30TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Saturday. It is 30 years since the first meeting of the Haworth and Oxenhope District Bridleways Group so to mark the occasion we thought it would be nice to throw a party. It will be at Oxenhope Community Centre between 7pm and 11.30. All members are invited and it is free. Non members are welcome but there will be a charge of £5.00 per head.
If you know any old members of the bridleways group, please can you get in touch with them or let Jane or Margaret know where they can be contacted. We will add them to our VIP list and they can attend as VIP members. The criteria for a VIP member is that they must have been a member over 5 years ago and have been a member for more than 5 years.
We need to know numbers for catering purposes so we would appreciate it if you could let us know if you are able to come and join in the celebration.
There will be music/disco, licensed bar and supper.
August 19th Monthly meeting as above. The speaker will be Jen from Baileys Feeds.
August 31st Grainwater Bridge ride. Start 10.30 – 11.00 Penistone Hill. (Jane)
September 13th Dressage. Introductory test A for fledglings and P12 & P14 for . . . juniors and seniors.
September 23rd Monthly meeting as above
October 21th Monthly meeting as above
November 18th Monthly meeting AGM as above
December 28th Jack’s Xmas ride
For those of you who are really looking ahead, next year’s show will be on 24th May.
Ride charges(except for the Xmas ride) are:- adults £2, juniors £1, non-members £4
(this includes £2 for membership for the day so that riders are covered by our insurance.
July 22nd Meeting at the Old White Lion as normal at 7pm
August 19th Meet on Penistone (Far carpark by toilets - Oxenhope side) at 7pm until 8pm – practical meeting on poisonous plants
Since the last newsletter we have had 3 monthly meetings, the speakers being John Lloyd on showing, Sarah Kreutzer on learning to listen and Megan Roughley on Western riding. All these talks seem to have been very much enjoyed and were well supported. We have also had 2 dressage competitions, our Cross Country and the Show. The results appear further on in the newsletter. Thanks to all our helpers. Also thanks go to Hilary Bailey for organising a very enjoyable trip to the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre, followed by a delicious pub lunch. Ten people went on Jane’s Spring ride in April and Amy and Rachel organised a dog show in May, and continue to provide the juniors with a varied and fun fixture list.
As you know, there have been 2 definate breakins/thefts lately, and several more rumoured ones, and lots of Emails flying about. The three vehicles listed below are in the police system and linked to recent thefts. If you see any of the vehicles, the Police say, on no account approach them, but ring 999 immediately.
A white transit N253 XAJ (these may be false plates)
A blue Golf YD51 XUM
A red Landcruiser R16 RBB
It might be a good idea to have these numbers on a piece of paper at your stables or in your car so that these registration numbers can be identified without any doubts.
Also on a safety subject, one of our members was sworn at and threatened when riding near Sandy Banks in Wilsden by a group of Asian youths in cars. Seemingly, this is a regular meeting place for them, so take care.
Going on holiday? Specialised Farm Sit/House Sit/Animal carer (from hens, cats, dogs, horses etc). Available locally & flexible to your requirements. BHS Stage 2 Riding & Care, National Diploma in Horse Studies. Life time of farming experience. References available. Ask for Angi on 07813 838310.
I can recommend ‘Hargreaves’ on High Street for speedy, strong & cheap rug repairs.
DIYor part DIY liveries available at Cliffe Farm, Harden Moor. Stabling and grazing. Reasonable rates. Phone 01535 603289.
Equine Pasture Maintenance for harrowing, seeding,topping etc 07946 537920
Equine Dental Technician. Phone Robin Earnshaw on 07986 625372