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Dealing With Juniors at Events

If you need to speak to or discipline a Junior, then this must always be done with either a Parent or Team Manager present.

If for example you want to catch a Junior at the end of a XC round, then you can speak to them and just say can they report to you at the Secretary’s in half an hour with their Parent or Team Manager. Or an announcement over the PA system if you have one, to this effect.

You should never put yourself in the position of entering into a conversation or disciplinary matter without their adult representative with them. This not only ensures the Junior has support by being accompanied, but also is protecting yourselves when in this position.

National Championship CT & Horse Trials Results

HORSLYX SENIOR CHALLENGE 90 Team Results

 

6th  QUANTOCK RIDING CLUB   20.2

REBECCA STOKES – EMO   1.6

FIONA FISCHER – MISTER MAVERICK  16.2

PIXIE FOAD – POTSDAM JUNIOR   2.4

ARKADIAN THEODORE W/D

 

HORSLYX SENIOR CHALLENGE 90 Individual Results  ARENA 1    9th  REBECCA STOKES – EMO – QUANTOCK RIDING CLUB 1.6 (4,82.71)

 

HORSLYX JUNIOR COMBINED TRAINING Team Results

 

4th  SID & OTTER VALLEY RIDING CLUB     15         MILLIE PRING – NIKITA THIBERGERE     5         ANNIE MINGO – SNOWGLOW JEWELL     3         SUNNY ASPLIN – EMIR END     7         MILLIE TURNER – EVENSONG W/D

 

HORSLYX JUNIOR COMBINED TRAINING Individual Results

 

ARENA 1   5th  MILLIE PRING – NIKITA THIBERGERE – SID & OTTER VALLEY RIDING CLUB  34.5

 

ARENA 2    3rd  ANNIE MINGO – SNOWGLOW JEWELL – SID & OTTER VALLEY RIDING CLUB 38.8 (28.8,92.58)

 

ARENA 4   7th  SUNNY ASPLIN – EMIR END – SID & OTTER VALLEY RIDING CLUB  31.4

 

ARENA 6    9th  WILLIAM FIELD – NOAH – LAMBERTS CASTLE RIDING CLUB  47.7   Many congratulations to the Teams that represented Area 12.

Hat Rules

Please be aware that ALL riders partaking in any BRC organised activity, MUST wear a hat that complies with the attached standards. This includes both BRC members AND non-members at any ‘open’ activities you may run.

We do not expect organisers to necessarily check all hats, and tagging is only mandatory at Area qualifiers and above, however the Organisers need to be seen to have done their very best to make riders aware of the rules. So a statement on all schedules or booking forms should be added to highlight the rules and that it is the riders responsibility to ensure they comply with them. Of course if you are able to carry out some checks on hats, then that’s even better.

For the avoidance of doubt, it IS NOT acceptable to get riders so sign any form of ‘disclaimer’ to waive the hat standard rules, and this would have an impact on the BRC insurance cover provided to both the rider and the organisers.

2016 BRC Hat Tagging Guide for Competitors v2 19.04.16

Ride Out Week

With just over a month to go until our 2016 Ride Out UK Week (formerly known as Access Week), 28 May – 5 June we thought we’d get in touch to see what our British Riding Clubs doing to take part.

Having safe off-road access is incredibly important to exercise our horses and take groups of riders on a hack. Especially when the volume and speed of traffic on our roads has never been so high. Ride Out UK Week is an annual event for the Society which celebrates safe off-road access and the outstanding efforts of our volunteers and other organisations. It’s also a week where riders fundraise for the BHS Paths for Communities fund so the Society can continue their crucial work and circulate money back into your community. We’ve had fantastic support from our British Riding Clubs in the past, and as they’re such a vital part of The British Horse Society, we’re sure we can receive the same support this year.

How Can My British Riding Club Get Involved?

Last year there were all kinds of events: from a challenge ride across The Great Dragon Ride, to pleasure rides, fashion shows, informative talks and BBQ’s. We’ve attached a couple of things to give you some pointers and ideas for your event, including a roundup of last year’s events a guide to running events and application form template. It may be that your Club have already organised a ride in that week – why not brand it as your Ride Out UK Week event? You’ll receive more exposure as we’ll publicise your event, leading to more attendees, more money raised and more riders signed up to your club! You can upload how many miles you’ve explored on horseback on our Hoof O’meter which you can find on our website and upload your pictures onto social media using #RideOutUK.

The most important thing is that you let the Access Department at HQ know when you’ve organised your event. We can then publicise it on the BHS website and social media, highlighting how many fun and interesting activities are being held in people’s local area, leading to a bigger turnout and more money raised for a fantastic cause. Email the details of your event to eleanor.hashim@bhs.org.uk stating the date, venue, contact details and any other details about your events that you want to share.

Competitions

We’re giving away prizes for the most amount of money raised by an individual and a group – that could be your Club but you need to be in it to win it! Send in your events to Eleanor.hashim@bhs.org.uk and we’ll publicise your event on social media. and our website. We’re also having a photo competition – we want to see photos that depict you ‘Exploring the Scenic Route’ during Ride Out UK Week for a chance to win a prize. Send your snaps to Eleanor.hashim@bhs.org.uk with your photo – please make sure you’re wearing high-viz and necessary safety equipment to be in with a chance of winning!

Partnerships

We’re incredibly pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with Bridleway Equestrian, a quality brand stocked in exclusive stores around the UK. Keep an eye out for the free maps distributed in the 68 shops showing equestrian routes close to the store which can be ridden during the Week, and any other time for that matter! It’s great to have Ride Out UK Week reach a bigger audience, leading to more interest and money raised to pump back into your local routes. You can also see the digital versions on their website.

With the recent success of the BHS ‘Dead? Or Dead Slow?’ safety campaign, it’s obvious there’s a need for more safe off-road routes, so plan an event to get behind the Ride Out UK Week event, 28 May – 5 June, and saddle up and explore the scenic route.

We look forward to finding out about the events in your area!

 

Two Slots for Bicton XC Training 01/05/16

There are currently two slots available for XC training at Bicton on Sunday 1st May with Lucy Wiegersma.

The available places are at 10am and 11am, both at 65-70cm for people who want to build up confidence. £25.

Please call Sarah Measom on 02476 840518 if you would like to attend.

Rider Magazine

I’m looking for some Club News for the next issue of Rider magazine. Could you help spread the word? We often get feedback that we don’t do enough of it so I have allowed three pages in the next issue and typically I have only got two items! Things of interest may include social nights, fundraising achievements, sponsored rides, club competitions etc. I would need 100-200 words plus a high-res image.

Rachael Hollely
BRC Competitions Manager and Editor, Rider Magazine
The British Horse Society

Abbey Park, Stareton, Kenilworth
Warwickshire CV8 2XZ

Telephone: 02476 840518
Email:        rachael.hollely@bhs.org.uk
Website:    www.bhs.org.uk