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BRENTOR RIDE, 5 September 2010 (updated 1 September 2010)

RIDER OFFERING ASSISTANCE

Hi, I am on holiday in the UK visiting relatives until the 8th September and was wondering if anyone needs a rider for the Brentor ride on 5th September. I am an experienced endurance rider and have 3 endurance horses back home in Western Australia.

If you know of someone could you please contact me. My mobile no. is 07583764844

Jo Pearson

BRENTOR RIDE, 5 September 2010 (updated 1 September 2010)

Rider numbers sufficient now, though late entries (with the normal fee) will be accepted or entries from riders in the non-competitive class.

Thanks from Janet Lander.

CAMELFORD RIDE, 26 September 2010 (updated 1 September 2010)

Rider numbers are really low for our ride, so if you are intending to ride please send your entries in as soon as possible. If we dont have a minimum of 33 riders by our closing date on 13 September we shall have to consider cancelling.

Volunteers to help on the day are warmly welcomed. Remuneration is top notch - wonderful packed lunch or meal voucher.

Contact either:

Jan Kane on 01208 880934 (info@cornishholidayhomes.net), or,

Sheila Churchward on 01392 833240 (thechurchwards@hotmail.com)

This is the last ride in the South West Group for 2010 and should be good easy going to finish off the season.

Finally, we have the pleasure of Camelford being on the same day as the Alltech World Equestrian Games Endurance Championships. Kentucky is 5 hours behind us, so Camelford riders will be out at the same time as our GB Endurance Team members are beginning their efforts for us in the Alltech World Equestrian Games Endurance Championships!!! Our thoughts will be with them as we enjoy the Cornish sunshine.

Talk by Hugh Salmon and Equine Nutritionist, Saturday 9 October 2010 (updated 25 August 2010)

DETAILS YET TO COME - but will be put into Rides and Events Page. Emphasis will be on tying up syndrome in horses and Hugh's experiences about travelling horses abroad (after his trip to the WEG in Kentucky in September, with the British Endurance Team).

Tickets will be sold on the door, but if you intend to go ring Jo Chisholm to give her an idea of numbers. Refreshments will be provided.

Firle Park Ride, Saturday/Sunday 21/22 August 2010 (updated 24 August 2010)

Brilliant results for the South West riders taking part in this FEI CEI event.

Nikki Sherry won the 92k FEI CEI 1* ride on Shimmering Blue Jasmine.

Tristan Bishop won the 160k 2 day ride on Dubai Valentino, and Jo Chisholm was 2nd on Grey Medlar, both at 12.7 kph.

INTER-REGIONALS - Report from Ann Jobson, Chef d'Equippe (updated 14 August 2010 in green)

We had a fantastic weekend.

As chef d’equippe for the first time it was a privilege to manage such a fantastic team. The atmosphere was great on the Saturday night when we were joined by other South West riders for the BBQ. On the Saturday Abby Chisholm and Shannon Smith, two of our young riders, did an excellent job riding the last leg together and passing the final vetting well. Lesley Dore came 6th with a good speed and pulse to finish. Rachael Claridge lost a shoe but continued in at a steady pace to have the farrier replace it, then went on to finish. Unfortunately both Vicky Clink (Saturday ER) and Megan Cross (Sunday ER) were vetted out lame at the final vettings. Vicky and Megan rode well and steady as Vicky was attempting her first ER and Megan her first 65km Open.  Janet Lander was unwell on the Sunday but Sarah Bishop came to our aid before vetting and, after partying on the Saturday night at the BBQ, rode 40km and passed the vet - at least the horse did!

I want to say a big thank you on behalf of the South West Group and myself to all the helpers over the two days.  Tristan Bishop went out on course on the Sunday as a static crew after coming in a fantastic 2nd in the 100km ER on the Saturday.

It was a close finish with the points. Next year we will win.

Congratulations to you all, Ann Jobson

MORRIS TROPHY - Boconnoc, Sunday 4 July 2010 and Barbary Castle, 8 August 2010

Regretfully, Wessex Group are unable to nominate a team for either the South West leg of this competition at Boconnoc or the Wessex leg at Barbary Castle, therefore, after discussion at the EGBSW Committee meeting last night, it was agreed that our Chair, Jo Chisholm, will contact Ann Jobson (the South West Team Manager) and the Wessex Group to propose the best way forward.

Photos of Training Rides - you can browse through photos available for purchase, taken by Kim Goostrey, direct link here.