NRC newsletter May 2011

Well what a season so far, Northallerton have been doing brilliantly, results to date are below, a big thank you to all those that have represented the club so far. However we still need you, we still have the Area Horse Trials and the Area Show to come see below for more details. As you will all appreciate things are getting hectic for many people so riding club will be having its summer holiday, that doesn’t mean there is nothing on and nobody is doing anything but activities will be scaled down a little, Thursday night tuition sessions will be replaced with clinics. So please keep an eye on the website, D&S times and facebook for diary dates and courses, if you want to suggest anything please contact a committee member.

RESULTS - Area Show X at Crosper Farm, Spofforth was a fantastic result with 12 members qualifying for Aston le Walls, our best wishes and luck go South with you!

Senior Intermediate

Amanda Dawson Northern Paradise

Jan Brown Spruce Goose 4th individual

Caroline Stanley Poucette TEAM 1st

John Chadwick Zieremd 6th individual

Junior Novice

Abby Robinson Cranny Exchange

Helen Hutchinson True Blue TEAM 2nd

Jessica Bedi Eildon Scotch Mist 6th individual

Sophie Riggs Dooby Doo

Junior Novice 2

Robyn Chilton Silver Web

Ben Williamson Zackari TEAM 4th

Reuban Isle Dynamite Dan

Grace Lumley Casper

Junior Intermediate

Christie Farren Templebready Aftershock

Toby Bell Ballycahane Lad 4th individual

Chloe Bell Bombay Mix 6th individual TEAM 1st

Jack Bagley Berrypatrick

Junior Pairs

Hollie Brown Stadmorslow Red

Abby Robinson Cranny Exchange Pairs 3rd

Regional Hunter Trial Championships at Hunwick

Northallerton wiped the floor at the regional Hunter trial championships, congratulations to the Open team consisting of Mike Raper, Amanda Dawson, Nat Ham and Rachel Stuart and Junior Novice team with Jessica Bedi, Ben Williamson, Harriet Speight and Leanne Andersonand their win and Nat being crowned Individual Champion. If you haven’t checked out Rider magazine you will find the senior teams’ lovely cheesy snap receiving their prizes.

Team competitions and other news

The Area Horse Trials are on the 11th June at BishopBurtonCollege, Northallerton have theresponsibilityfor providing a number fence judges for the cross country section so we desperately need some volunteers. If you can spare some time please contact Deb Youmans 07766231915. These jobs aren’t as daunting as you may think!

After the Area Horse Trials comes the Area Summer Show which is at Richmond EC on July 16th for Dressage and July 17th for Show Jumping and Equitation Jumping, anyone wanting to be considered for teams please contact Mike Raper 07714272911 or Sue Hutchinson 07718339027. Entries close 24th June so don't leave it too late! Places are limited. We expect to do well in the dressage this year with all the practice we are getting. Again if you can give up some time to help it would be appreciated and gain us brownie points with Area.

Northallerton RC team colours are burgundy and white; it would be niceto seemore members wearing team colours at Area and National competitions. Rugby shirtswith RC logos are available to order through Stephan Place 07813769562 and hat silks can be purchased from Field House Equestrian with 5% discount to RC members.

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ONE DAY EVENT – 10TH JULY 2011 – @ HELENS BELLS – THE PADDOCKS – BRECKONBROUGH

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Please see the website for schedules, something for everyone Triers no bigger than 65cm and a nice Open for the more adventurous. Entries close on 2nd July and a trophy for the highest placed riding member. Please support this it is the biggest fund raiser for the club so tell your friends and family to come along. Again helpers will be required so this event can run successfully please contact Debbie to donate your valuable time.

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Tuition nights are still underway until the end of July please check out the website for details and remember to contact Sue on her mobile on a Monday night. During August we will be running various clinics so keep an eye on the web as these can get booked up quite quickly.

Dressage nights – Well done to all those that have attended so far, as these have been well supported and we intend to continue with the next one being on June 10th and another in July. Can people keep coming forward to help though as I can’t run it on my own, to run I need at least 4 assistants, in addition if anyone can let me know of anyone who would judge that would be good as I’m sure you’re all getting bored of me! In additionI am trying and arrange one on grass as requested which should be in August I just need to sort the venue any suggestions would be appreciated. If anyone wants some training let me have your names and I will try and organise something for August and any specific trainers you would like to see.

Redpin publications are running a competition to recommend your riding club as the best, the prize is a load of goodies, if anyone wants to submit suggestions why we are the best then email me and I’ll try and get a story put together.

Mike has arranged a family quiz night at The Golden Lion Hotel on 17th August which will include your supper, please this support this non horsy social activity, none riding partners are welcome. We must have some budding masterminds out there somewhere. Format, times and cost to be confirmed yet but will be in the next newsletter. Please contact Mike for more information

Claire Hope is going to be a celebrity and featured in the July issues HORSE magazine and YOUR HORSE with her inspiring story, Jan and Claire had a lovely day at Toad Hall playing ponies and posing for the camera, anyone interested can purchase a copy of HORSE magazine from 23rd June 2011.

Non Club information & courses

- Anybody interesting in being a runner (on horseback!) for Thornton Watlass Horse Trials on 30th/31st July? email; – (come on juniors your great at this job)

Grassroots cross country training - Be prepared to go Cross Country and come to YRC for an evening XC session with Alison Pocklington and Jan Brown on the 8th and 9th of JUNE 2011... contact Tabitha Baird [

HORSE CAMP AT SOMMERFORD PARK*Bookings now being taken for Area 4 club members!!!!*

September 12th 13th & 14th 2010 New for members only – an Autumn horse camp for “grown ups” where you can enjoy 2 full days of bonding and training with your horse at the fantastic Somerford park in Cheshire. This is aimed at all level of riders from those who just want to have a bit of fun, those wanting to get a young horse going to those regularly competing. XC Jumps range from 1 ft logs to technical BE Intermediate level fences and the SJ facilities include grids and courses with a variety of fillers, brushes and water trays. This is an opportunity to meet other club members and enjoy the benefits of RC membership as the camp is priced significantly lower than commercial alternatives. Price £180 (£50 deposit to reserve your place) which includes: 2 lessons a day on Tuesday & Wednesday with an accredited trainer, stable, bedding and haylage for your horse 2 hot homemade evening meals, access to all the camping facilities and a wide range of extra activities. Non riders may attend at a fee of £20 to cover catering costs.

The plan is to arrive after midday on the Monday 12th, where you can enjoy an optional 6.5 mile farm ride with jumps and a river crossing (£15) followed by 2 days of training on Tuesday& Wednesday. You will be able to choose 2 disciplines from either Dressage, SJ or XC and will be in a small group (4 jumping, 2 dressage) with riders of a similar level of ability/experience.
Trainers will cater for riders of all levels and they will be published once they have been secured.
There are a limited number of spaces so first deposits received will get the spaces

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