SID AND OTTER VALLEY RIDING CLUB NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2020
We hope all our members had a good Christmas and New Year and you are raring to go in 2020! We have a lot of events planned for the coming year and we hope to see you at some of these!
AGM
The AGM was held on Friday 15th November 2019 at Ottery St Mary Cricket Club and we had a great turnout. Annual trophies were awarded as follows:- Mugwump Dressage Champion – Will Robson (Atom) Reserve Dressage Champion – George Bolt (Asparagus) Junior Dressage Champion – Lissy Arden (Bonmahan Wood Smoke) Reserve Dressage Champion – Isla Wilmington – Hightor Checkmate Most Helpful Non Committee Member – Sue Clegg Riding Club Horse of The Year – Caroline Brimblecombe’s Sparky Team Horse of The Year – Joanna Lee’s Springtower Royal Promise Junior Team Horse – Sophie Jackson’s Castlecoote Storm Best Junior – Poppy Burner Members Shield for Contribution To The Club – Cheryl Beer Midnight Rose Senior XC Achievement – Sam Barnard Junior XC Achievement – Poppy Burner Senior SJ Achievement –Charlotte Radley Tom Smith Memorial Trophy for the best performance by a Senior at The ODE – Di Guest Junior Special Achievement – Poppy Cochrane Senior Special Achievement – Ann Clapp Overall Points Champion ROR – Sarah Hitchings’ Ginger Bashiba Trophy For Dressage Achievement – Alexia Hollingsworth Outstanding New Member – Tegan Lethbridge
NEW YEAR MEAL – 10th January 2020
We held our New Year Meal on Friday 10th January 2020 at the Blue Ball Inn, Sidford, and had a fantastic turnout of 62 people! We also managed to raise £240 for the Devon Air Ambulance! A great evening was had by all and our thanks go to Mercedes Pemberton-Finch and Lisa Kingdon for organising.
WINE AND CHEESE EVENING WITH TALK BY DEVON AIR AMBULANCE
A reminder that we will be holding a Wine and Cheese evening with a talk by the Devon Air ambulance at 7pm for a 7.30 start on Friday 31st January 2020 at Saltbox Cottage, Awliscombe, EX14 3PY by kind permission of Karen and Neil Oakley. Please let Karen know on 01404 841686 or email [email protected] if you would like to attend so that we have an idea of numbers and can make sure there is enough cheese and wine!
BEAUTY EVENING – PLASMA PEN FACE TREATMENT WITH DEMO
This will be taking place on 19th February 2020 between 6.30pm and 9pm at 12 Hornbeam Close, Honiton, EX14 2UB. This will be an open house to come and learn about Plasma Pen Face Treatment, a non invasive Anti-Ageing treatment. Cheryl will be the Guinea Pig!!! Email Cheryl on [email protected] or text or ring on 07855858106 to let us know if you want to come along. This is a very informal evening. See attached info.
EAST DEVON PONY CLUB RACE NIGHT
East Devon Pony Club are hosting a race night at West Hill Village Hall on Saturday 29th February 2020 at 6.30pm till late. 2 course dinner and racing. £12 a head or £10 is a table of 12. We are looking to put a Riding Club table or two together. Please contact Karen Oakley ASAP if you want to go - email [email protected]. First come first served basis.
QUIZ
Our annual quiz will be held on Friday 6th March 2020 at Ottery St Mary Cricket Club. 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Teams of 4, £2.50 per person. Please let Karen know if you are intending to come on either 01404 841686 or email [email protected].
WINTER WEEKEND CAMP
Unfortunately it looks like this is going to clash with the Area 12 Novice Showjumping Qualifier so we will postpone this until next year, when we may be able to consider a new venue.
AREA HORSE TRIALS – 7th June 2020
We are running the Area Horse Trials again at Bicton Arena on Sunday 7th June 2020, so make a note in your diary. We will be looking for helpers nearer the time.
SUMMER CAMP
This will be taking place from 16th – 19th July 2020 at Pontispool. Attached you will find a form to secure your place. Please make sure you return this to Jo Lee as soon as possible as places fill up fast.
SUMMER SPECTACULAR PARTY
We are looking at holding a summer spectacular party with a band or disco potentially on Saturday 1st August 2020. Further details will follow so watch this space!
OLYMPIA COACH TRIP
We will be putting out a poll on Facebook to gauge interest and get numbers together to book a coach trip to Olympia on Sunday 20th December 2020. If anyone is interested in attending please confirm to Nicky Morrison [email protected].
WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES
The Winter Dressage series will be taking place at Bicton College and schedules and entries can be done through Equo Events – www.equoevents.co.uk. There is a fantastic trophy for both the Senior and Junior horse and rider combination who gain the most points over the three dates, which are as follows:- 19th January 2020 16th February 2020 22nd March 2020
TRAINING
Forthcoming training sessions are as follows. You can book these online via Equo Events – www.equoevents.co.uk. Please make sure you book in good time as places fill up quickly. The 2020 training dates are being heavily subsidised by the club. Dates are as follows:-
● Sunday 5th January 2020 ) Flatwork and Gridwork training with Ben Van Sommeren at Hitts ● Sunday 2nd February 2020) - Barton, Whimple in the indoor school. Flatwork in pairs £20 per Sunday 1st March 2020) rider/horse for a one hour session. Gridwork in groups of 4, £15 per rider/horse for a one hour session. Saturday 11th April 2020 - Showjumping/XC day at Stockland Lovell. Showjumping will take place in the morning followed by XC in the afternoon with Ben Van Sommeron. Bring a packed lunch. Further details will follow on Facebook and Equo Events. £40 inclusive price.
We will be organising further training for the spring and summer so keep checking Facebook and Equo Events!
TEAMS
Intermediate Senior Winter Dressage Qualifier and West Somerset & Devon Championship
A few members headed out to Kings Sedgemoor EC on 17th November for the Area 12 Intermediate Dressage Championship and the WSDD (West Somerset and Devon) Championship which were run alongside. The Intermediate Area Championship teams are made up of one prelim, two novice and one elementary test.
Jo Lee and Rocky competed at P14, Mercedes Pemberton- Finch and Harley were 5th in N30, Sarah Hitchings and Alfie were 2nd in N34 with Caroline Brimblecombe and Sparkles having their first outing at Elementary. The team was placed a creditable 5th overall.
Excellent results for SOVRC in the WSDD champs - Mercedes Pemberton – Finch and Harley won the Novice Championship, with Sarah Hitchings and Alfie in 3rd place, along with highest placed veteran (20) and ROR.
In the the Prelim Championship Jo Lee and Rocky were 3rd and Hattie Pinn was 5th on her first outing for the club.
Arena Eventing Qualifier
This was held on Sunday 10th November 2019 at Bicton Arena. We had a great turn out and the day ran really smoothly thanks to all our volunteers. Team results are as follows:-
70 Swirls – Caroline Brimblecombe (Forty A Day), Millie Pring (Nikita Thibergere), Olivia Lavis (Sarena May Go Far), Sam Barnard (Lucy’s Gold). The team finished in 2nd place and Mille had a great round to finish individual 3rd and Sam finished in 6th place! 80 Juniors – Luke Morris (Cleo), Polly Cochrane (Rosie), Tabitha Stephenson (Tullibards Magical Ocean), Tegan Lethbridge (Cosmic Kahlua Charlie Brown). Polly had a brilliant day finishing on a zero score to win! 80 Stripes – Caitlin Astley-Jones (Fonnic), Elizabeth Peach (Sapphire), Julie Wright (Bill Bailey), William Robson (Taghairt). The team finished in 6th place. 90 Juniors – Alaya Arden (Roisin Cailin Bui), Alice Turner (Bromson Colour Addiction), Sophie Jackson (Fallowfen Socrates). The team did really well to win! 90 Stars – Hannah Byrne (Kings Coedflyn), Joanna Lee (Springtower Royal Promise), Nicola Morrison (Tiger Lilli), Sarah Hitchings (Kauto the Kid). The team finished in 5th place. 100 Juniors – Alaya Arden (Centyfield Czaia), Alex Brimblecombe (Charlie), Sophie Jackson (Castlecoote Storm), James Shaw (Toome Carrick Diamond). The team did well and finished in 3rd place. 100 Seniors – Charlotte Radley (Little M), Cheryl Beer (A Dazzling Turn), Nicola Morrison (Athena III), Lydia Stuart (Precious One). The team all had amazing rounds to finish on a zero score to win!
Congratulations to everyone who represented the club and to those who have qualified for the Championships!
Junior Winter Novice Dressage and Junior Intermediate Dressage Qualifiers
This is being held at Chard Equestrian on 12th January 2020. A report will follow in the next newsletter.
Senior Winter Novice and Intermediate Showjumping Qualifier
This is event will held on Sunday 9th February 2020 at Kings Sedgemoor EC. Classes from 70cm. Please contact Nicky Morrison - [email protected] or 07968 154976 as soon as possible to register your interest.
Forthcoming Area 12 Qualifiers 2020
FOTH Combined Training Qualifier - This will be held on Sunday 8th March 2020 at Kings Sedgemoor EC. Seniors - contact Jo Lee on - [email protected] or 07967 789661. Juniors - Cameron Beer on email: [email protected] or 07863 294315 or Sarah Box-Adair via [email protected] Dressage to Music Qualifier – 25th May 2020 at Kings Sedgemoor EC. Seniors - contact Sarah Hitchings - [email protected] or 07747 127358 or Holly Mingo - [email protected] . Juniors - Cameron Beer on email: [email protected] or 07863 294315 or Sarah Box-Adair via [email protected] Horse Trials Qualifier – 7th June 2020 at Bicton Arena. Seniors - contact Sarah Hitchings - [email protected] or 07747 127358 or Holly Mingo - [email protected] . Juniors - Cameron Beer on email: [email protected] or 07863 294315 or Sarah Box-Adair via [email protected]
If you are interested in being on a team please contact the relevant team co-ordinators ASAP as closing dates for prelim entries are looming! Please also make sure you have renewed your membership!
Please state whether you are able to ride at the relevant championship should your team qualify. We are able to enter non qualifying teams as well so please let your team co-ordinator know.
SUBSCRIPTIONS NOW DUE!
Subs are now due! Please go to www.equoevents.co.uk to renew your membership as soon as possible to ensure you continue to receive newsletters and membership benefits. Subs have been kept the same and for those who have joined recently these will be carried forward.
LIST OF SOVRC COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2020
Chairperson - Karen Oakley - Salt Box Cottage, Awliscombe, Honiton, EX14 3PY. Tel: 01404 841686. Email: [email protected]
Secretary - Daphne Pemberton – Higher Cobden, Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2PZ. Tel: 01404 823091.
Assistant Secretary - Cheryl Beer – The Granary, Higher Cobden Farm, Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2PZ. Tel: 01404 823187. Email: [email protected]
Treasurer - Steve Clegg – Broadlands, Aunk, Clyst Hydon, EX15 2NH. Tel: 01404 822889. Email: [email protected]
Membership Secretary - Heidi Rose – Ashton Farm Linhay, Weston, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0PF. & Newsletter Tel: 07968 019097. Email: [email protected].
Senior Team - Jo Lee – 12 Badger Close, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1XG. Co-ordinators Tel: 07967 789661. Email: [email protected]
- Sarah Hitchings – Welltown, Hawkerland Road, Colaton Raleigh, Nr Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0HL. Tel: 07747 127358. Email: [email protected]
- Holly Mingo – Strete Farm, Whimple, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2PL. Email: [email protected]
- Nicola Morrison – 56 Shareford Way, Cranbrook, Exeter, EX5 7EZ. Tel: 07968154976. Email: [email protected]
Junior Team - Cameron Beer – The Granary, Higher Cobden Farm, Whimple, Exeter, Co-ordinators EX5 2PZ. Tel: 07863 294315 Email: [email protected]
- Sarah Box-Adair - [email protected]
Training Co-ordinator - Ann Pollard – Orchard End, Foxenhole Mill, West Hill Road, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1JT. Tel: 01404 815630. Email: [email protected]
Website - Lisa Kingdon - Email: [email protected]
Committee Members - Helene Hewitt – Pheonix Cottage, 3 Escot Cottages, Woodbury, Devon, EX5 1NT. Tel: 01395 232608. Email: [email protected]
- Mercedes Pemberton-Finch – Horseshoe Cottage, Higher Cobden Farm, Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2PZ. Tel: 01404 823166. Email: [email protected]
- Gill Willmington - [email protected]
- Louise Pring - [email protected]
Safeguarding Office – Sarah Hitching
SOVRC DIARY DATES 2020 (Provisional and subject to change)
5th January 2020 – Flatwork and Gridwork training session with Ben Van Sommeren at Hitts Barton
10th January 2020 – New Year Meal at the Blue Ball Inn, Sidford
12th January 2020 – Junior Novice and Intermediate Winter Dressage Qualifier at Chard EC
19th January 2020 – Winter Dressage Series at Bicton College
31st January 2020 – Wine and Cheese Evening and Talk by Devon Air Ambulance at Saltbox Cottage
2nd February 2020 – Flatwork and Gridwork training session with Ben Van Sommeren at Hitts Barton
9th February 2020 – Novice and Intermediate Showjumping Qualifier at Kings Sedgemoor EC
16th February 2020 –Winter Dressage Series at Bicton College
19th February 2020 – Beauty Evening Demo at Honiton
29th February 2020 – East Devon Pony Club Race Night
1st March 2020 – Flatwork and Gridwork training session with Ben Van Sommeren at Hitts Barton
6th March 2020 – Quiz to be held at Ottery St Mary Cricket Club
8th March 2020 – Area 12 Combined Training Qualifier at Pontispool
14th – 15th March 2020 – Arena Eventing Championships at Aston-Le-Walls
21st March 2020 – Area 12 FOTH Eventers Challenge Qualifier at Yeovil Showground
22nd March 2020 – Winter Dressage series at Bicton College
28th -29th March 2020 – Novice Winter Championships, Arena UK
11th April 2020 – Showjumping and XC training day at Stockland Lovell
24th – 26th April 2020 – Intermediate Winter Championships at Bury Farm
25th May 2020 – Area 12 Dressage to Music Qualifier at Kings Sedgemoor EC
30th -31st May 2020 – Festival of the Horse Championships at Aston-Le-Walls
7th June 2020 – Area 12 Horse Trial Qualifier, Bicton Arena
TBC - Area 12 Summer Showjumping and Style Qualifier
16th – 19th July 2020 – SOVRC Camp at Pontispool
TBC – Area 12 Summer Dressage and Riding Test Qualifier
1st August 2020 – Summer Spectacular Party
7th – 9th August 2020 – Horse Trials Championships at Swalcliffe Park
22nd August 2020 – South Wales and West of England RC Championships at Hartpury
SOVRC DIARY DATES 2020 CONTINUED (Provisional and subject to change)
23rd August 2020 – TBC Area 12 Training Day
5th – 6th September 2020 – National Championships at Lincoln Showground
TBC – Dressage to Music Championships and Quadrille Selection
TBC – Senior Novice Winter Dressage Qualifier
TBC – Intermediate Dressage Qualifier
8th November 2020 – Area 12 Arena Eventing Qualifier at Bicton Arena
20th December 2020 – Coach trip to Olympia