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Riders aim for British Riding Clubs festival

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Justine Thompson, 25 May 2010 09:42

British Riding Club members are gearing up for the Festival of the Horse next month.One of the most popular  classes is the new Challenge Class, a replacement for the cross-country competition, which continues for a second year under the sponsorship of NAF.The new format is a test of the horse and rider’s ability to negotiate a course of seven to ...

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Riders aim for British Riding Clubs festival

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Justine Thompson, 25 May 2010 09:42

British Riding Club members are gearing up for the Festival of the Horse next month.One of the most popular  classes is the new Challenge Class, a replacement for the cross-country competition, which continues for a second year under the sponsorship of NAF.The new format is a test of the horse and rider’s ability to negotiate a course of seven to ...

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Big names in eventing head for Jumpcross

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Justine Thompson, 04 May 2010 14:01

Some big names in eventing have already put themselves forward for the JumpCross Eventers’ Challenge next month.Entries are in from Oliver Townend, Piggy French and last year’s winner, Angus Smales, among others.The event at Grange Farm in Wittering, Cambridgeshire on June 22 is set over an undulating course, featuring plenty of water obstacles and knock-down fences.JumpCross founder and course designer ...

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Women and children to benefit from polo

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Justine Thompson, 08 March 2010 16:29

School children and women riders are to benefit from new initiatives in polo in 2010.Model Jodie Kidd has this week launched the ‘Polo in the Park’ event at London’s Hurlingham Club, which is part of a world series of polo competitions.This year it is to be run with new rules designed to make it faster, more furious and more inclusive ...

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Great day for spectators and riders at first JumpCross Eventer’s challenge

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Justine Thompson, 27 June 2009 10:44

A DELIGHTED Angus Smales went home £2,500 richer after capturing the inaugural Lincoln JumpCross Eventer’s Challenge - a new fixture on the summer calendar.Held at Grange Farm, Wittering, the JumpCross headquarters, the event attracted more than 30 leading event riders chasing the £5,000 prize fund.Robin Dunlop designed an innovative and thought-provoking course, which tested both horse and rider chasing the ...

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British Riding Clubs Festival of the Hunter proves a success

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Amanda Stevenson, 26 June 2008 11:00

The 2008 Festival of the Hunter sponsored by Kbis Equestrian Insurance enjoyed glorious sunshine this year. The new two-day format, which took place from May 31-June 1, proved a resounding success for the Festival which was held at Washbrook Farm, Aston-le-Walls near Daventry, Northants. The Senior Novice was a busy class on Saturday morning with a win in the individual for Alys ...

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JumpCross to make its tv debut

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Amanda Stevenson, 20 June 2008 16:46

Horse and Country TV (Sky channel 280) will be showing a one-hour programme on JumpCross. The horselovers channel will be filming the competition at Grange Farm, Peterborough, on Saturday 28th June and further details of when the programme is to be shown will be posted on the website JumpCross website shortly (www.jumpcross.com). JumpCross is a challenging new equestrian discipline - a cross-country sport which ...

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Matt Ryan opens the doors to his yard for charity

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Amanda Stevenson, 19 June 2008 16:55

Matt and Marie Ryan are once again hosting an Open Evening at their yard near Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. It takes place on Thursday 26th June, in aid of the Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund and the Society for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies (SWHP). The evening features celebrity guests including Jeanette Brakewell with her fabulous Olympic and World Championship silver ...

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New show jumping classic attracts top riders to Cheshire

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Amanda Stevenson, 29 May 2008 14:45

Some of the biggest names in British showjumping will be competing at the newest event on the equestrian calendar - The Bolesworth Castle Showjumping Classic. The event , from Friday June 6 to Sunday June 8, has attracted a host of national and international champions, experienced Olympians and Olympic hopefuls. Father and son John and Robert Whitaker, who have both ridden for ...

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British Riding Clubs prepare for 2008 Festival of the Hunter

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Amanda Stevenson, 29 May 2008 14:39

The stage is set for the first ever two-day British Riding Clubs Festival of the Hunter - the Championship event for Cross-Country and National Showing Classes for all members of an affiliated Riding Club. This year’s event, generously sponsored by Kbis Equine insurance, will take place on May 31 and June 1 at Washbrook Farm, Aston le Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire. ...

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Help and advice for TB owners at the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre June clinics

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Amanda Stevenson, 29 May 2008 10:40

The Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre's series of clinics continues in June with two at which participants will be allowed to bring their own horses for the first time. The sessions are aimed at providing help and advice to the owners of Thoroughbred horses. They are held at the charity's headquarters near Lancaster, led by trainer and yard director Julie Robinson, and ...

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