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Hunter Trial 27th September 2009 |
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Well... another Hunter Trial has been and gone and what a day it was too! Our event took place back on the 27th September held at Bull Farm in Hartley Nr. Cranbrook by kind permission of Mr & Mrs D Langdon-Down. This was the second time for us to hold the event here so there was much intrepidation as to weather we would have the same resounding success we acheieved the previous year ..! In the first instance the weather was glorious(again!), secondly the turn out for our event was still very popular, albeit our mini classes did not seem to appeal to as many competitors as before , however all of the remaining classes were full or almost, including the Novice and open. As some of you may know when organising any outside event the weather and the overall support are two of the most fundamental criterias that need to be achieved and I can proudly say this did happen on both accounts. Of course we weren't without our hiccups during the day, a rider quite early on in the day had a nasty fall as a consequence of an unfortunate accident. The outcome being the youg rider was whisked off to hospital under the very good supervision of our Medix Team and delay in re-starting the class. For those of you interested the rider that fell undertook an operation later that day with the commencement of a lenghty recuperation period. It would not be right if I was not to thank the large group of Jump Judges that assisted me throughout the day and of course who without we could not hold such an event.In addition I must thank our Commentator,-David Barnes Secretary-sharon Rickard Starters- Jessica Browning & Linda James, Warm-up-Sarah & Jenny Ribchester and Scorers -Gavin Russell & Peter Male who also play such an important role. Bearing in mind everyone that took time out to help at the event is all on a voluntary basis. I must also make a special mention to Alison Barham who was my "right hand woman" (again!)from day one of organising the event itself in processing the postal entries and sharing many a stressful telephone call with "have you remembered this! And what about that!!!" and also helped me to keep sanity throughout the lead up to the event! Finally it would not be right for me to also thank all our members for supporting such a successful and enjoyable event. Your M.D.R.A committee are currently under discussion on the possibility of another Hunter Trial next year.. We shall notify you all of any developments once they are finalised! Angela Barnes M.D.R.A Committee Member |
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There have been an alarming increase in the number of incidents recently concerning the theft of tack. Sussex Police offer security tack marking free of charge, please contact PCSO Sarah Roberts if you would like further details - 0845 60 70 999 ext 19361 or e-mail
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The most recent of these was on 7th/8th October in Churchsettle Lane, Wadhurst where the following were stolen:
1 x Isabelle dressage saddle (adult) 1x Charles Montfort saddle (pony, 16”) 1x custom made wide fitting brown saddle, show type (adult) 1 x Ideal pony saddle (adult) 1x Barnsby brown pony saddle (adult) 1x Devecoux stirrup leathers and Springer flexi stirrups (adult) 1x new Stubben double bridle (adult) 1x Amerigo bridle and breastplate (adult) If you are offered any of the above or notice anything suspicious, please contact Sussex Police - serial reference number is 913.08/10/09. Joanna Tindall |
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As some of you may know, that at our Summer show and Hunter trial we have a charity who kindly man the gates for us, this is a job that no one likes to do, we are very grateful to Trevor and Julie for giving up there time, so we would like to tell you a bit more about them. OVER THE WALL is a very special place for children who are affected by serious or life-limiting illness. It is the only residential camp in the UK structured on Paul Newman's renowned Hole in theWall Gang camp. Over The Wall gives children one glorious week of experiences that are memorable,exciting,fun,empowering, physically safe and medically sound. It rebuilds their confidence and, most importantly,is a place where they can just be children;not children who are sick. As Paul Newman puts it, "a place where kids can kick back, relax and raise a little hell". For more information: www.otw.org.uk |
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Jackie Hunt and her Husband Tim own EquinEty by Flexile Ltd.Many of you may remember Jackie (formerly Davis) as she has been a member of the MDRA on and off from the early days of the association. Equinety has a good choice of quality Jewellery, many lines have a very subtle horsy relevance, there is a large choice of products from earrings to bracelets, all at competitive prices. They currently have a display unit at Broadfeed upstairs in the tack department, or you can go to www.EquinEty.co.uk. On the behalf of the MDRA we would like to take this opportunity to wish Jackie and Tim great success with EquinEty, and thank them for their Sponsorship of our Hunter Trial, and for mailing out our August Newsletter. |
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On Monday (2 Nov) night my friend’s horse was stolen from a field in the Guildford area. The people who took her sawed through a wooden post and rail fence to get out and this happened between 3pm and 6pm in the afternoon.
The police were informed and so were the microchip company who circulated her details to all the ferry ports etc.
As you can imagine the owner was completely distraught.
Late Tuesday (3 Nov) afternoon she received a phone call from the police to say her horse had been found in Hollyhead, Wales. She was tied to a railing at the ferry port and the ferry to Ireland had gone without her. So today she is driving to Wales to pick her up
Several things have come to light in this story:
1. A week ago her horse had a small plait in its mane when she went to get her in from the field. She describes it as very small, almost like a tangle. She disregarded it as kids messing about (her horses are out in a field with others). However, this is how people mark horses to be stolen later. Ie. One person marks them, another then comes later and knows which one to take.
2. The ferry port at Hollyhead do not check horses passports or microchips. This horse was travelling without a passport.
3. The police believe the reason this horse was left behind was because she was microchipped. Although the UK is lax about passport and microchip checking, it is apparently more common for horses to be scanned on entering Ireland. The people who take them will scan them and dump them if they find a microchip. This horse also had a large obvious scar so this may have been a contributing factor.
The police told her that horses being dumped at a ferry terminal is not uncommon and they usually turn out to be stolen. They have had horses left in a lorry on the actually ferry!
This story has a happy ending for H and E, but it makes you wonder how many other stolen horses were on that ferry to Ireland.
The owner has asked me not to give any more details because of the police investigation that is on going, but has given her permission for me to relay this story, mainly to highlight:
1. If you find your horse with a small plait in its mane or tail please do not ignore it. I thought it was common knowledge that people knew about this, but several people I've spoken to since were not aware of it.
2. If your horse isn’t microchipped please consider doing it. The owner of this horse describes her as ‘nothing flashy, just a normal 14.2 bay mare’ so please don’t think it couldn’t happen to you.
Please do not ask me to provide more details regarding the horse or owner as I can’t, but please spare a happy thought today for H and E who should be having a (probably very emotional) reunion in Hollyhead later on today. 
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