Newsletter May 2011

AGM:
Committee members appointed see committee
It was decided that while we would continue to hold competitions at Tower Farm we would also hold a Mini Points series of three mid week dressage evenings at Almondell as well as a competition at Fielding.  Details will be posted shortly.

The Annual show was agreed for Sunday 14th August and provided we can have the use of the hayfield this will be held at Almondell again.  While we are looking for help to run all of our planned competitions this is the one which really does require many hands to run it so if you can help in any way (or know a friend who can) please let Isabel know - no reasonable offer will be refused.

Now the weather has finally turned spring like Joy will be holding her weekly schooling sessions starting Wednesday 17th May and these will continue throughout the summer.  Please contact Joy on 01506 882452.

Next club event 28th May dressage at Almondell.

I you have not paid your subscription and it remains unpaid your name will be removed from the membership list.

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British Riding Clubs

BRC now have an official facebook page. We will be posting all our up to date news and goings on within BRC plus we have photo albums from all the 2010 Champs were members can tag themselves. You can also advertise your horses, trailers and businesses etc. Come and be our friend to see more.

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AGM  (with tea or coffee and biscuits) Thursday 24th March 2011 7:30pm to 9pm venue 71st Scout Hut.

Please notify Isabel of your intention to attend either by email (postmaster@iwalker53.plus.com) or by telephone 0131 334 7111by no later than 19th March 2011.

The principle business of the evening will be to appoint committee members and our auditor for the forthcoming year as well as discussing the club plans for 2011.

Miss Buglass Mr Cherrie and Mrs Gray-McMath are retiring and nominations for new members are accordingly sought. Our current auditor Mr A Cumming requires to be re-appointed for a further year.

Nominations and items for discussion at the meeting should reach Isabel by no later than noon on the 18th March and must be proposed and seconded by two senior members of the club.  Only senior members whose subscriptions for the year ending 30/09/2011 have been paid may make nominations or attend meeting.

Annual subscriptions are now due and should be paid by 31st March 2011.  Anyone whose subscription has not been paid by that date will be assumed to be resigning from the club.  (Anyone how joined the club for the first time on or after 1st July 2010 does not require to renew their subscription at this time)

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Dressage Points******Hayward Trophy*******
 

Rider	Points	Horse
Heike Williamson	36
Kirsty Scotland	35	Artic Gold
Kerry McCready	10
Wendy Dickson	10
Alice Scotland	8
Susan McGeorge	7
C Wood	7
Kirsty Scotland	5	Razelle
Allan Cumming	5
Alison Sangster	5
Louise Cumming	4
Donna Hamilton	3
Mel Haldane	3

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Spring News Letter 2010

Schooling Lessons

Now that we seem to be starting to find some nice spring weather Joy Maclean will be starting her weekly evening schooling sessions on Wednesday 2 June.  These will continue throughout the summer into the autumn provided the weather holds.  to book and for further information contact Joy direct on 01506 882 452

Lecture and Demonstration on Arena Craft

Monday 7 June at approx 7pm Joy will be giving a talk on arena craft an this will include a demonstration on how to avoid losing marks and even how to gain a few when riding a dressage test.  This will be aimed at not only the first time dressage competitor but also those competing at a higher level.
The cost including coffee and biscuits is £5.00 an you can book by using the attached.  You can come along on the night but to help with the catering management please try and let Isabel Walker your intention to attend by the Saturday before, 5 June.

Dressage

Limited competition on Tuesday 15 June see dressage schedule link in events or home page

Area Dressage Qualifier

We are hoping to enter a team or teams in the area dressage qualifier in early July so if you wish to be considered for selection please let Isabel know as soon as possible.

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Area 1

Dear Riding Club Members,

As you should all be aware, Area 1 have been forced to cancel their Novice and Intermediate Area Horse Trials due to lack of clubs coming forward to help run the event.

We may have a couple of options.

Area 22 would allow us to run with then at Burgie. It may also be possible to run with Area 2's Horse trials at Beamish in County Durham.

We as an Area need to think hard about what we want to happen about this competition as it is only possible for us to use one venue.

We will have to abide by the host clubs rules regarding helpers and this could mean that you will be required as a club to send helpers even for individual entrants.

We need to hear your views , we will try and accommodate the majority. Please put this matter to your members and get back to me and I will pass your emails on to the rest of the committee. The deadline for you to reply to me is 7^th May2010. Regards Sandra Lamb. sandralamb2@googlemail.com

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Area 1 News

Well, just as we all get back on board, and try to stay there(!), down comes the snow again. It really is a bit of a challenge, however there are compensations for those of use who do not have access to an indoor school…..no farrier for at least six weeks , and vastly reduced feeding ..although the treasures are munching their way through an inordinate amount of hay/haylage!

The first Area casualty was the Winter Show Jumping. Realistically, no one was ready…..so the 2011 competition will be the 27^th November 2010.

It is with great regret I have to report there will be no Novice and Intermediate Horse Trials this year. We had a venue booked, but no one came forward to take overall control of the set up. I have a great deal of sympathy with this, as I have run two Horse Trials myself, therefore know what is involved. There is no doubt that , generally, we are all spoilt with the luxury of the ‘prepared ‘ venue….turn up, and it all happens. I cannot stress strongly enough that we are in great danger of loosing all expertise, knowledge, and the camaraderie that comes from being involved with an amateur event . There is a great deal of help to hand, and much fun also.

So, onwards…I am very grateful to the clubs who have volunteered to help with the Area training this year…please pay attention to the SEA web site for details. Not all the training involves horses. Edinburgh and District are organising First Aid…please contact caroline.pennycook@scottishwidows.co.uk for details of the course on 6^th March. Kilmacolm have organised another Health and Safety Roadshow with Bill McKinley. You will have received the Rider Magazine, and will have noticed the article about the Club Welfare Officer. This is now something Clubs cannot ignore. Bill explains the role…and at a previous ‘Roadshow’ in the East, reassured many! Bill has produced a CD which covers all the aspects, including Risk Assessments. It is important to remember that if your club runs any competition under the umbrella of ‘Riding Club’, you must ‘take all reasonable precautions’ to ensure the safety of your competitors. These ‘precautions’ change/ increase according to the on going legislation, which is why we are trying to help.

On a more cheerful note, many clubs have seized the inclement weather to have some interesting evenings…Almond have organised massage sessions and ‘core stability’ workshops..

The BSJA sessions at Ingliston have had members from Stranraer, Ayr and Lochgilphead attending, despite the weather, and Dalkeith Equestrian are in the process of putting together a training day at Dalkeith Park on 31^st May, hopefully with Les Smith and Louise Milne Hume.

Kilmacolm have organised a One Day Event at Houston on the 29^th May. This will be held on the old Horse Trials course and will be for Nursery Novice and Novice (Intro). The xc section will be over approx 12 fences, including ditches, water and banks.

There will be SJ and XC training for Pre Novice, Novice and Intermediate on the 30^th., at Houston.

Finally, the Area Hunter Trials are to be held on 28^th March. Ayr are running this. Please do give them support, as they have continually committed themselves to the support of the Area. The schedule will be sent to all secretaries in due course and will be on the SEA web site.

…..Best wishes to you all.

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FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS LETTER

It is AGM time again and notice is hereby given that the Club's Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 23td February in Carrick Knowe Parish Church (Jubilee Hall) North Saughton Road Edinburgh from 7:30pm to 9pm with tea or coffee and biscuits.  If for any reason we are asked to re-locate to another venue and to help us know how many to cater for PLEASE let Isabel know if you are planning to attend by NO LATER THAN 19th FEBRUARY (if we should have to move to another venue and if we do not know you are intending to come you could find yourself sitting outside in the cold while the meeting is elsewhere)

The principle business of the evening will be to appoint committee members and our Auditor for the forthcoming year as well as discussing the Club's plans for 2010.  We are also required to alter our constitution to raise the age of juniors from 17 to 18 years of age by the BHS.

Miss Hallam Mrs Haldane and Mrs Scotland are due to retire and are eligible to serve a further term on the committee if elected to do so.  The Chairman and Secretary would strongly support their re-election.  Our current Auditor Mr G Armstrong is also eligible for re-election.

Nominations and items for discussion at the Meeting should reach me by no later than noon on th e18th February and must be proposed and seconded by two senior members of the Club.  Only senior members whose subscriptions for the year ending 30 September 2010 have been paid may make nominations or attend the meeting.

Annual subscriptions are now due and should be paid by 7th March 2010.  Anyone whose subscription has not been paid by that date will be assumed to be resigning from the Club.  The subscription rate remains at £17.00 per year (Anyone who joined the Club for the first time on or after 1st July 2009 does not require to renew their subscription a this time).

Due to the majority of suggestions made about winter competitions we are arranging to j#hold a dressage competition indoors at Tower Farm on Saturday 6th March.

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NEWS & PICTURES

Does your club have any news or pictures for inclusion on our dedicated page in the Scottish and Northern Equestrian Magazine?? If so send it on to new area 1 committee member lisa. lisa.bell@autism-in-scotland.org.uk

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The Devon Leisure Facility

As some folks may know, the recent occupier of DLPEC has now vacated the premises so the centre is empty at present.

Clackmannan Council are holding a meeting to discuss the running of the centre and apparently there is some interest from various parties in taking the centre over - hopefully for equestrian use.

We would encourage members and non- members to support the use of Devon as an equestrian facility and in that respect, we would ask that you take a couple of minutes of your time and write to the Chief Exec of Clackmannan Council (name and address below) to give your support in it being used as as an equestrian facility.