Brent Knoll Riding Club
Newsletter September 2007
Hello All and welcome to Summer! Well it finally arrived, better late than never! Welcome to new members, we now have 74, so we'd love to see you all at the Hoof It Dog Walk & Cream Tea, AGM and Christmas do!
The Open Show finally got to run when the ground eventually dried up. We didn't get off to the best of starts as the toilets hadn't arrived!! I had booked and paid for them myself they just forgot to bring them and guess what, they don't work Sundays!! Committee member Sally Webb, came to the rescue with a friend of a friend finding a number for someone else. The Tack shop hadn't arrived so I rang them at 9.15 to be told "Oh you were on my list to call, we won't be coming lorry broke on Wednesday" pity they didn't call me on Wednesday! Well things could only get better and they did.
We had a slow start to the day, but this picked up quickly and ridden classes were well supported and the Workers must have been a record entry as the Championship didn't take place till nearly 5pm and there were about 10 combinations came forward, which is always nice for the judge.
A big Thank You to those who helped to make it all run smoothly and worked hard throughout the day. Sue Francis was lead rider on Secretary's tent, the rest of the team riders were Claire Nightingale on Entries, Rhona Glyn on Steward, Jayne Millard, on Honary Member (as a mother of a member) Lyn Nettleton on Steward again and Bryony Allen on Another Steward, committee members Bev, Laura, Celia were all riding Fill That Gap, (for the inevitable no shows) and I was riding A Bit of Everything! Non BKRC but very much a great help as we couldn't have managed without them dong the clear round ring were my friends Roy and Nicky. The SJ ring was manned by Nikki Caville, (before going to work!) and Carar Tyer. Sally sorted the dressage with help from friend Chris.We bought our own gymkhana equipment this year as we have to beg/borrow from PC's, so Mark & Jo who ran the gymkhana had lovely new equipment to play with!
Members who had a good day were, Pat & John Drinkwater with a clean sweep in the Shetlands class, taking 1st,2nd,3rd. Pat went on to take 3rd with Eden Panis in the M & M 1,2,3 yo class, with Becky Hall 2nd with Blaencila Nap. Lisa Lawrence & Celeste Belladonna were 3rd in the 1,2,3 yo class. Tara Millard & Arachnophobia won the Ridden Foreign breeds and was 2nd in the In Hand Foreign Breeds. Sophie Bridges & Lapiz Lazuli were 2nd In Hand Riding Horse & 3rd in both the Best Homebred & Turnout classes. Laura Boobyer & Storm was 2nd in Novice SJ then went on to win the WH Nov class and also won Prelim 12.Lisa Fawcett & Dunraven were Best Member in the W & T Test. Dot Godfrey & Claverdon Courageous were 3rd in the Ridden Arab class. Lynn Pugsley & Izzy were 2nd in Ridden Coloured and 3rd in both Best Riding Horse & Best RC Horse. Amanda Jarvis & Harry were 2nd in the Ridden Cob class, Barbara Down & Pip (22yrs) were 2nd in the In Hand veteran class. Well done to all. Many Thanks to Lyn & Andy Pugsley for helping to clear up. It's a BIG job setting up/clearing away and we could really do with some help, it's only once a year and "Many hands make light work".The money helps subsidise the lessons & events for BK members ie Members Show, pay for club equipment and your food at the AGM.
We were unable to run the CT that was going to be run after the original show date.
The next thing on the agenda is the Andrea Sexton Clinic at The Hand on Tuesday 2nd October, followed by an evening demonstration. Clinics start at 2pm, 3.15, 4.30, 5.45, with 3/4 max in a group. This is on open event, but the club is subsidising members at £25 pp (non members cost is £35) book with Hilary, a deposit will be needed. Demo tickets are £5 BKRC or £8 non BKRC.
Saturday 13th October 2pm,we are raising money for the ILPH by taking part in their "Hoof It" campaign, they ask people to raise money by doing something on foot, animal or human. We are doing a Sponsored Dog Walk up the Knoll in Brent Knoll followed by a cream team, minimum sponsorship £5, prize for the most sponsorship raised. contact Bev.
Tuesday 30th October we are holding a Table Top Tack Sale at the Village Hall in Hutton. This is open to all and will be advertised. Tables are £5 per seller, £1 entry includes free raffle ticket, light refreshments will be available, so come along and sell the stuff you don't need or want any more and make money to buy your Christmas presents! Please book in advance with Hilary.
The AGM is booked for Tuesday 13th November at The Red Cow at Brent Knoll. This is your chance to come and let the committee know how you think we are doing running your club, is there something you want us to run, we don't know if you don't tell us. Supper is provided by the club, so please fill in your form and return it to me, (if you order food please make sure you attend as otherwise it's a waste of club money). The Club Awards will take place afterwards, so you need to be there to see who's won what, will it be you?
Christmas is looming and we've looked at Rookery Manor, they have The Blues Brothers & a Disco, with Hot Buffet for £25.50 on Thursday 13th Dec. A deposit of £10pp is required. We decided to invite Wessex, Blackdown Mendip & Woodspring, our skittle partners, to join us. Form enclosed for you to send to me with deposit. Menu looks good, Beef Strog, Chicken Tarragon sauce, Lamb Ragout, Veg dish, plus Rice, Potatoes, Veg, Christmas Pud/selection of desserts.
Saddle Exchange asked me to mention the Equine Demonstration that Horse World are holding on September Sat 29th 11am lots of people/demos, £7.50 in advance £10 on gate, Tel; 08448008564.
Equine artist Jan Kunster sent us a leaflet of their work, some really great pictures, prices from £20, so not too expensive, visit their web site www.jankuenster.co.uk or call 0845 3886436 if you want a leaflet. (the web spelling IS different to their name!)
Right, that's about from me for now, don't forget you can always send me anything you might want including in the newsletter. I hope to see all of you somewhere soon.
Hilary.
Diary Dates
Tuesday 2nd October at Hand EC Andrea Sexton Clinic and Demonstration. £25 Dressage clinic, £5 evening Demonstration starts 7.30pm, Book with Hilary 07703 289129
Sat 13th October 2pm Brent Knoll Dog Walk & Cream Tea. Tel; Bev 07770 930067, for catering numbers by Thursday 11th Family friends welcome. Minimum sponsorship £5.
Tuesday 30th October, Table Top Tack Sale at Hutton Village Hall, nr WSM 8pm. £5 per seller. £1 entry with free raffle ticket. Book with Hilary 07703 289129
Tuesday 13th November, AGM & Presentation of Club Awards, Red Cow, Brent Knoll 8pm
Thursday 13th December, Christmas Party at Rookery Manor, Blues Brothers & Disco with Hot Buffet, partners welcome £25.50. £10 deposit pp needed, (non refundable)Balance 2weeks before.
For Sale
Pony For Sale 11.2hh 8yo Bay pony. Requires loving knowledgeable home for Lead Rein or competent older child. Sweet nature, good with children, loves Jumping. Cathy 07922 045482
Rug Rescue!
Rugs cleaned, repaired & re-proofed. Local collection/delivery Tel: Hilary 07703 289129
Brent Knoll Riding Club
AGM & Presentation of Club Awards
Tuesday 13th November 8pm
Red Cow, Brent Knoll
I/We will be attending
Name/s..............................................................................................................................................
and would like supper
Chicken ( ) Fish ( ) Sausage ( ) Veggie ( ) Served with Chips & Peas.
Please return to
Hilary Lewis, 10 Walsh Close, Woodside, Hutton, BS24 9XH by 5th November.
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Brent Knoll RC
Christmas Party at Rookery Manor
Thursday 13th December.
Please book .......... places at £25.50
Name/s............................................................................................................................
Deposit of £10 pp enclosed Total= ( cheque pay BKRC )
Please return to ;
Hilary Lewis, 10 Walsh Close, Woodside, Hutton. BS24 9XH by 25th November
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Andrea Sexton Dressage Clinic
Tuesday 2nd October at Hand EC, Clevedon
1. Enclosed deposit of £10 for Andreas Clinic Name................................................................
2. Please save ........... tickets for the Evening Dressage Demonstration Total...............
( Evening Tickets can be bought on the Door ) (Cheque Pay BKRC)
Return to H Lewis. 10 Walsh Close Woodside. Hutton BS24 9XH Return by 25th September