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NEWSLETTER
April
2015
Chairman’s Chat
Welcome to our Newsletter. I hope this month finds you all well.
The clocks have leapt forward and I for one am looking forward to the lighter
nights. Hopefully the grass will start to grow and we can cut down on the
hay.
We had a good day at Area Dressage at Keysoe with a few good results.
Our intermediate team came 2nd . If there had been one more team they
would have qualified . There needed to be 21 teams to send 1st and 2nd
place but unfortunately there was only 20 . Well done to all those who took
part.
This is the month of our first Hunter Trial this year and we really need your
help. If you can spare the day and feel you could jump judge for us then
please let us know. You will be fed and watered and it will go down as your
riding club help, as in the conditions of joining.
On the 6th April we have members doing the Intermediate Show Jump
Qualifier and on the 19th we have the Combined Training Qualifier so good
luck to all those competing.
If you would like to give any Qualifiers a go then please speak to Sophie for
seniors and Antonia for juniors.
Hazel is working hard to organize all different types of training so take
advantage and check out the dates.
Finally our entry to Blenheim International Horse Trials in September has
been accepted. Please note that this year we will be watching who helps,
competes and trains with the club. If you do none of these then please do
expect to be selected. You must be capable of jumping 1m5’. Further
information will be posted nearer the time.
We look forward to seeing you at our Hunter Trial.
Best wishes
Becky (RFRC Chair)
News from the Editor
Dear Members,
It is with some sadness that Vicky Ulliot-Rose has decided to give up being Editor of our Newsletter. As her
replacement I just want to say a big Thank You Vicky for all your much appreciated hard work.
I have taken over the editorship of the Newsletter as of this edition. I do hope I will be worthy of the job. We will try
to give you plenty of content to read and find out what is going on within Rockingham Forest Riding Club.
The various committee members have added their reports for the last month and you can see what’s on so far in the
coming months.
Summer is not far away and we kick off the season with our Spring Hunter Trial on 26th April at Boughton Park. Look
forward to seeing you all there whether competing or just coming along and cheering on friends and family.
As you may know, I have been encouraging you all to take part in the ‘Style’ element of the Winter Dressage series
and I am pleased to say the interest has been good. Now, with Summer Area qualifiers in mind, there will be both
‘Style’ Riding and ‘Style’ Jumping to compete in for the National Championships. So do have a go. I am on hand if
you have any questions as I have been honing my judging skills which will help!
One idea I would like to start in these pages is ‘Book Corner’ where a member has a favourite book about horses –
and it can be either fact or fiction – and they would like to share the details with us so that we may buy or borrow a
copy if we wish. Below I am starting it off with my suggestion of the month.
If you wish to submit anything for the Newsletter whether an article, question or advertisement, then please feel
free to contribute. All suggestions are welcome.
Happy riding to you all and may you and your horses be safe.
Jenny Innes
Items for Sale
Navy show jacket, never worn, 2 button back. Velvet collar. Size 14. Cost £140, will accept £50.
Please ring 01832 733242
If you have anything you would like to sell through the Newsletter, then please forward the details
to Jenny via email. jsb_innes@yahoo.co.uk
Line advertising by members is totally free in the Newsletter.
Club Social Events
Social & training
This month see’s the start of our training for this year. I think that most of us will have our horses
up and going after the winter break, so now is the time to get booked in for which ever discipline
you plan to enter in the coming months.
Last month saw our final winter dressage competition, with quite a healthy turnout. I only wish the
same could have been said for helpers on the day. On saying that, a big thank you to those who
did help in between competing and judging etc. Ladies, you know who you were, thank you
again.
Saturday 7th March. The tack sale was abysmal, even the people who requested it, didn't turn up. I
will say no more. We put £11 into the clubs funds.
Saturday 4th April see’s the start of this month’s training with flatwork / dressage. 2pm start at
Alley farm, Lowick, by kind permission of Pam and Kerry. Tony Neal is our instructor on the day,
dressage being one of his many talents, and good at it he is too according to the results in the
horse and hound. These sessions are on a surface and there is plenty of hard standing for all
transport. At this moment there are a couple of places left. £20 for members and £23 for non
members, who of course are very welcome. For those who don't know where it is, it will be sign
posted in the village. These sessions are not for all pure dressage enthusiasts, they are designed to
help get the best out of your movements in a test and the best out of you and your horse at
whatever stage you are at. Please ring me to book your slot. 01832-733242.
Saturday 18th April. Cross country seems to be every ones favourite. 2pm at Boughton Park,
Weekly. Another of Tony’s talents on this day, as he will be our instructor. As I write this there are
only 2 places left. We are so lucky to be able to use this venue, both for training and our events,
especially this year as we are being allowed to update our course as the weather improves. Again
please ring me for a time/slot, price as usual £20 for members, and £23 for non members. 01832733242.
Saturday, 25th April, the first of our show jump training sessions. These will be held from 2pm at
Deer Park, Stoke Albany, by kind permission of Miss Helen Tomlin. Again, will be sign posted. Tom
Fray will be our instructor; many of you will remember him from last year when he helped with all
three disciplines throughout. These sessions are on grass, so be aware that you may need studs.
There is plenty of parking space. Again please ring me to book in, price as before; £20 for
members, and £23 for non members. 01832-733242.
In the future months
Saturday 2nd May - Cross country training Boughton Park, Weekly.
Saturday 30th May - Show jump training, Deer Park, Stoke Albany.
Saturday 9th May. Visit to the Animal Health Centre, Newmarket. This takes place on There are
still places available at approximately £30. I expect to have lunch menus very soon when I will be
able to give a definite price. This visit includes; bus, tour, talk and lunch. We will be going
predominantly for the equine side, but as the majority of us have cats, dogs, birds, reptiles etc I am
sure we will be just as interested in their care and welfare. The research here is second to none in
their new equine treatment centre. I now need deposits from those of you who have already
booked. If anyone else is interested, please contact me ASAP as I need to fill the bus and order
lunches. Bus leaves Burton Latimer car park at 10am on this day and we will definitely be home by
5pm at the latest. 01832-733242.
Dressage
Date
4th April
27th June
25th July
29th August
26th September
Venue
Alley Farm, Lowick
Alley Farm, Lowick
Alley Farm, Lowick
Alley Farm, Lowick
Alley Farm, Lowick
Instructor
Tony Neal
Tony Neal
Di Harvey
Di Harvey
Di Harvey
Show jumping
Date
25th April
30th May
13th June
4th July
15th August
19th September
Venue
Deer Park Stoke Albany
Deer Park Stoke Albany
Deer Park Stoke Albany
Boughton Park
Deer Park Stoke Albany
Deer Park Stoke Albany
Instructor
Tom Frey
Tom Frey
Tom Frey
Tom Frey
Tom Frey
Tom Fray
Cross Country
Date
18th April
2nd May
4th July
8th August
12th September
Venue
Boughton Park
Boughton Park
Boughton Park
Boughton Park
Boughton Park
Instructor
Tony Neal
Di Stickland
Di Stickland
TBC
Di Stickland
There may be other additional training dates forthcoming for combined training, quadrille
or prix caprilli dressage to music depending on how many members and their friends
contact me wishing to participate.
Ring Hazel on 01832 733242 or 0779944751 to book places or for more information.
Hazel
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Team and Area News
We have one team and two individuals going to the combined training qualifiers, and one junior
going to the intermediate show jumping competition. If any other juniors would like to have a go
at a team qualifier please contact me on 07854323626.
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Good luck to all competing juniors.
*Just to add that Sophie has qualified for the Winter Intermediate Championships. Well done
Sophie and good luck!
Junior Teams - Antonia - redpiecees@gmail.com
Senior Teams - Sophie - s.mckinnon.wood@gmail.com
Or 07854 323626 for either.
Antonia amd Sophie
Club Events Calendar 2015
March
Sun 1st
Fri 6th
Sat 7th
Sat 21st
April
Sat 4th
Sat 18th
Sat 25th
Sun 26th
May
Sat 2ND
Sat 9th
Sat 30th May
June
Sat 13th
Sat 27th
July
Sat 4th
Sat 25th
August
Sat 8th
Sat 15th
Sat 29th
September
Sat 12th
Sat 19th
Sat 26th
Event
Venue
Show Jumping
Annual Team Talk
Tack Sale
Dressage
Glebe Farm
Cranford Village Hall
Twywell
Moulton College
Dressage
Cross Country
Alley Farm, Lowick
Boughton Park
Show jumping
Hunter Trial
Deer Park Farm
Boughton Park
Cross Country
Animal Health Trust
Show Jumping
Boughton Park
Newmarket
Deer Park Farm
Show Jumping
Dressage
Deer Park Farm
Alley Farm, Lowick
Cross Country
Dressage
Boughton Park
Alley Farm, Lowick
Cross Country
Show Jumping
Dressage
Boughton Park
Deer Park Farm
Alley Farm, Lowick
Cross Country
Show Jumping
Dressage
Boughton Park
Deer Park Farm
Alley Farm, Lowick
Key: Competitions
Training
Social events
Further details of all events available on the website www.rfrc.org.uk or contact Hazel Yates
for all training and Social events.
Book Corner
Out there is a world of literature based around the Horse. I thought it would be nice to find out what and
where it all is.
To start this item off I am suggesting a lovely little book 0f short stories my daughter gave me for
Christmas. I keep it by my bed so I can dip into it on a fairly regular basis. It is called Horse
Stories, edited by Diana Secker Tesdell and published in 2012 by Everyman’s Pocket Classics.
Authors include Beryl Markham, Rudyard Kipling, Saki, Mark Twain and others, all well known. I
thoroughly recommend it. Of course, short stories are lovely when we are busy. It usually means
we can finish it!
Jenny
COMMITTEE CONTACTS
Email Address – rfrc@hotmail.co.uk
Chairman
Becky Hall
M 07968 762192
rebeccahall2704@yahoo.co.uk
Vice Chair
Roger Batten
M 01933 666163
rosebatten@aol.com
Secretary
Vicky Irving
T 01832 721156 or M 0779 4341671
virving@googlemail.com
Membership
Beth Pacey
M 07840 024955
beth.pacey@btinternet.com
Senior Team Manager
Sophie McKinnon-Wood
s.mckinnon.wood@gmail.com
Junior Team Manager
Antonia McKinnon-Wood
M 07854 323626
redpiecees@gmail.com
Advertising/Sponsors/Website
Kelly Bellham
M 07867 424022
kellybellham66@hotmail.co.uk
Social/Training Secretary
Hazel Yates
T 01832 733242
M 07799 447511
hazelyates@outlook.com
Treasurer
Natalie Barlow
M 07768 653695
Natalie_barlow@hotmail.com
Members points/Trophies
Jenny Innes
M 07736 066119
Jsb_innes@yahoo.co.uk
Newsletter
Jenny Innes
M 07736 066119
Advertising/Sponsors/Website
Caryn Harris
07941 114985
carynharris@hotmail.co.uk
jsb_innes@yahoo.co.uk
Memberships forms available for download at
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