TRADE STANDS

We would like to thank the following trade Stands for their support:

LAURA DEMPSEY SADDLER, THE SOCIETY OF MASTER SADDLERS, STORE COMPANY SHOWTIME SUPPLIES, HORSE VIZ, SATTLEREI-SVE, SIDE , LAFOND BROWBANDS, MALVERN CO, HORSE CLOBBER, BIT ON THE SIDE SADDLE, JB EQUESTRIAN & PARKIN HALL EQUESTRIAN

JUDGES AND INSTRUCTORS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Over 50 delegates attended the International Conference with participants from the UK, Canada, Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland, New Zealand, Poland Japan and Russia.

There was a packed programme which included varied and interesting topics: The Judges’ Role & Perspective The Instructors’ Training & Coaching Influence The Side Saddle Jumping Competitions Saddle Tree Development & Progression in The 21st Century The Progression of the Side Saddle Side Saddle Fitting & Balance to the Horse The conference concluded with an open question time, final conclusion & summary of the day.

Thank you to the Speakers whose contribution and experience made the event educational, thought provoking and engaging:

Patricia Drake Janet Senior Liz Turner Peter Wilkes Rob Jenkins Roger Philpot Laura Dempsey

AINTREE INTERNATIONAL SIDE SADDLE SHOW

The Aintree team put on an International Side Saddle Show with 12 classes concluding with a Championship. The classes were very well supported and a high standard of riding and turnout was showcased, the classes included Equitation, Concours d’Élégance, Gracious Ladies, Masters, Equitation jumping, Riding Club Horse/Pony and Costume Concours d’Élégance.

Thank you to the following who judged throughout the day:

Mrs. R.N. James – UK Mrs. J. Pryor – UK Mrs. B. Keil-Steentjes – Germany Mrs. M. González Cort – Spain

A big thank you to those who stewarded and ably supported the Judges. Congratulations to all those who took part and to the Show Champions:

1st Esther Rostron riding Mrs J Birkby’s Kyano

2nd Beth Robertson riding her own Copper Mine 3rd Claire brown riding her own Oxnead Act One

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT AND/OR SPONSORSHIP OF THE INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATION WEEKEND:

Agrihealth/Leovet Aintree Equestrian Centre Alexander James Allen Richards Cleaning Anne Tate - Lane Arco Feeds Browbands Caroline Bassnett – Brookfield Sports Catch My Show Recording Services Cheshire Forest Hunt Cheshire Show Jill Rickitt Judith Childs Juniper Green Gin Company Karen Milbourne Kimberley Stanworth Lafont Browbands Lorraine Hanna Lynn Shore – Photographer Mary Nicolson Mr & Mrs Marchbank Mr & Mrs Oultram Mrs Susan McKim, Thorpley Stud National Side Saddle Show Group Penny Still Phyllie Robertson – Side Saddles Rob Jenkins Malvern Saddle Co Ltd Roger Philpot - Pittern Hill Stables Rural Wrappings Sally Anne Lugg Sarah Parry – Bit on the Side Saddle Sattlerei Saskia von Ehrenkrook Simon & Amy Jane Dowell SSA Areas: 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-14-16-18-19-21 Suzie Vandepeer The Edgar Family The Hat Shop, Burnham Market The Senior Family - Manor Grange Stud SC The Store Horse Company Tomaro Limited – IT Professional Services Yvonne Huber

THE FINAL AND VERY BIG THANK YOU MUST GO TO MRS JANET SENIOR WHO WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THIS EVENT AND TO HER WORKING PARTY WITHOUT WHOM THIS SUPERB WEEKEND WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED.

THANK YOU TO YOU ALL.

Photos by Lynne Shore Photography Tel: 07971 956893 Email; [email protected]