24 · Friday, 23rd March, 2018 email: [email protected] / [email protected] · tel: 01425 613384

On the HoofOn theby CharlotteHoof Baker

LOCAL rider and judge Charlotte Baker takes a monthly look at the equestrian scene

Riding students enjoy national test success EVENTS DIARY PUPILS from a Brockenhurst riding stables have celebrated Sunday 1st April: passing a series of national ex- Foresters Events dres- ams. sage competition, In- Regular riders at Ford Farm tro-Novice – Wooding- Stables gained a variety of qual- ton Training Centre, ifications in the Association of Wellow; email forester- British Riding Schools tests, which took place during the [email protected] February half-term. Monday 2nd April: The highly-regarded exam se- NFPEC Practice Show ries test a range of rider skills, – Ford Farm Stables, from stable management to Brockenhurst; sched- all aspects of riding, including ule from www.nfpec. transitions and theory. weebly.com Millie Blow and Lily Denne- hy – who are both under eight Sunday 8th April: years old – took their introduc- New Forest Riding tory and stable man- Club spring dressage – agement tests at Level D, while Woodington Training Ruby Mycroft, Chloe Baker, Kiri Centre, Wellow; sched- Avery, Michaela Earley, Daisy Photo (left to right): Chloe Baker, Millie Blow, Lily Dennehy and Kiri ule from www.newfore- Gifford and Eleanor Monckton strc.co.uk passed their level E exams. Avery with their certificates. Lucy Rook, Amy Hilder, are hoping to complete Levels a number of our regular riders Sunday 15th April: Charlotte Cole and Rebecca El- 5 and 6 in the upcoming Easter took different levels of the tests, BHS Fun Go Ape adventure firm liott achieved their Level 4 pro- holidays. and over 100 tests in all were Ride – Tenantry Farm, gressive equitation and stable Trudy Nineham, who owns taken. We are very pleased with Rockbourne; email fun- management certificates, and Ford Farm Stables, said: “Quite everyone’s achievements.” ride.bhshants@yahoo. co.uk in top 100 to work for Sunday 22nd April: Dressage competition, STAFF at the tree- The Sunday Times said: Founder Mr Mayhew said: Breed Society performance schemes updated Intro-Novice – Wood- top adventure centre Go Ape “People with jobs at firms fea- “We set up Go Ape because we CHANGES are afoot for New that gain British instead permitting them to be ington Training Cen- are celebrating after it was fea- tured in our lists enjoy the most wanted to do something funda- Forest owners taking part Foundation points at BE90 acquired on a rolling basis. tre, Wellow; schedule in performance schemes run by and BE100 levels, due to the in- Combinations will still be re- tured in the Sunday Times 100 supportive and fulfilling work- mentally worthwhile with our from www.woodington- Best Companies to Work For ing lives that British business lives, work with people we liked the breed society. creasing number of New Forest quired to achieve four Prelim Under the new rules an- competing in these com- or four Novice scores of 65% or trainingcentre.co.uk 2018. has to offer. Inspirational lead- and respected, and do some- nounced by the New Forest petitions. above under a BD listed judge Saturday 28th April: Go Ape was started in 2001 ers, a sense of purpose, career thing fun that had a positive by ex-army tank command- development, empathetic man- Pony Breeding and Cattle So- Slight amendments have to gain their dressage Grade New Forest Hunts Pony social impact. We decided we er Tristram Mayhew and wife agers, motivational teammates, ciety, part-bred ponies will have also been made to the dressage One and Two ratings respec- Club hunter trial – New wanted to encourage everyone Rebecca, who was previously high levels of wellbeing and their own dressage and event- grading system, scrapping the tively. Riders competing at Brit- to live life adventurously and be Park, Brockenhurst; head of corporate fundraising rewarding financial packages ing performance grades. requirement for the four nec- ish Dressage competitions can email susan@mitchell- the best adventure company on A new eventing grading sys- essary dressage sheets to be also use their affiliated record for Marie Curie Cancer Care. It characterise the organisations home.demon.co.uk now operates from 33 locations featured on our lists.” the planet.” tem will also recognise ponies gained in one calendar year, and to gain their dressage grading. across the UK, providing acces- Chris Swain, manager of Mrs Mayhew added: “We in- sible adventure opportunities Moors Valley Go Ape, said: “In stinctively felt that to achieve to people of all ages. addition to bringing adventure this, we needed to create a cul- The facility based at Moors to the lives of individuals, Go ture where we all treat our cus- New clinics to help rider fitness and competition success Valley Country Park near Ring- Ape aims to create a fun work- tomers, colleagues and possibly AN INTERNATIONAL dres- training qualification as I love wood first opened in July 2003. ing environment for all its staff more surprisingly to some, our sage rider is combining her per- coaching and I wanted to learn A 1km course above the en- – known as its Tribe. The Tribe suppliers, as we would like to sonal fitness and riding experi- about a different aspect, that I closed forest, it features climb- is encouraged to take part in be treated ourselves. Doing the ence to offer a new kind of clinic could pass onto my clients to ing walls, high ropes, zip wires, adventure training that is nat- right thing is always the right for New Forest riders. Tarzan swings, rope bridges urally powered, such as caving, help them that more. thing to do. We are delighted Based at Woodington Train- and net canyons. and white water rafting, while “Rider fitness is a huge part that Go Ape has been recog- ing Centre in Wellow, Olivia Go Ape was chosen as one all teams are engaged in chari- of being the best rider you can nised and are ever thankful to Oakeley will be starting the be and, as we all have natural of The Sunday Times best 100 table fundraising activities rais- monthly sessions to try and get mid-size companies to work ing and donating many tens of our colleagues for embracing imbalances, these can hinder and championing our culture riders to think differently about the unless we work hard for in recognition of its staff thousands of pounds every year. their training. and values.” to be as symmetrical as possi- training opportunities, employ- “All jobs have their ups and Participants will have the For more information vis- ble.” ee support services and team downs but for us – the ups are chance to have a shared or pri- it www.goape.co.uk/days-out/ The first clinics are scheduled building and charitable fund- our ladders and the downs are vate lesson with Olivia, before raising initiatives. our zip wires – so it’s a win win!” south-east/moors-valley taking part in a group personal to take place on Friday 30th training session, complete with March, Saturday 12th May and nutritional advice, meal ideas, Saturday 2nd June, and cost goal-setting and exercises to £60 per person for the private take away with them. lesson option, and £45 per per- Olivia told the A&T: “I have son for a shared lesson. always enjoyed fitness, espe- Email olivia.oakeley@hot- cially weight training, and I find mail.co.uk for further details Theatre reviews it massively benefits my riding. or search ‘Olivia Oakeley Dres- “I decided to get my personal sage’ on Facebook. Olivia Oakeley in action at an international dressage competition Made in Cornwall Hythe equine vet made partner

SEADOWN Veterinary Services undertaking a complex lame- ney said: “We are delighted that has announced that equestrian ness investigation on a sports Laura is joining us as a part- specialist Laura Trigg will join , and in the afternoon I ner. She went into large animal their team of partners. may be castrating a group of practice straight from universi- Laura has worked at the wild colts which have been res- practice since 2009, and has fo- cued in a welfare case. ty and is a natural as an equine cused on poor performance in “Seadown’s active role with- vet. horses and ponies, encompass- in the New Forest equine com- “Having been at Seadown for ing a wide range of specialisms munity means I can be in at- nine years she is fully integrat- including lameness examina- tendance at large agricultural ed in the equine community. tions, airway endoscopy, gas- events such as the New Forest She will act as a clinical lead for troscopy and nutrition. Show, microchipping at the equine team at Seadown Laura said: “I absolutely love the Beaulieu Road sales or vet- working at Seadown, no two ting at our local hunt point to ensuring that we can continue days are ever the same! point.” to provide our clients with the Laura with her horse Seren, “One morning may involve Seadown partner Peter Tun- very best care for their horses.” which she competes at eventing PROFILE THIS month we speak to Suzanne Kempe and Jane Murray, chair and secretary of MOB justice is taken to task in strangling his child to death being read over the radio air- the New Forest Pony Breeding this gripping and timely show many years before while suf- waves by the actors, who prowl and Cattle Society, which is the – which argues that compas- fering severe mental health the stage with scripts in , national breed organisation and holder of the New Forest sion and love are the essential problems, the tension builds as and the action is taut and grip- Pony stud book. ingredients in helping someone his past fuels local fears he is ping throughout. haunted by their past make a responsible for the very worst The magisterial setting of fresh start. happening. Tell us about your organisa- Lyndhurst Parish Church lends tion Penned by renowned bar- But all Simon is trying to do gravitas to the show, the pro- rister Nigel Pascoe, Made in is move on with his life, and he The breed society as we ceeds of which were donated know it today was formed in Cornwall is a penetrating look forms a relationship with local to a £30,000 fund to carry out at how suspicion and fear can woman Carly (pictured). 1938 through an amalgamation maintenance work to the bell threaten to corrupt reasonable As the community begins to of two earlier societies – the tower at All Saints’ Church in and well-mannered folk when question the police, Simon’s Association for the Improve- Minstead. they rely on gossip rather than mental health threatens to un- ment of the Breed of New For- information. ravel, derail his new start and The uncomplicated form est Ponies, and the Burley and Set in the modern day, it fo- lead him down a fatal path. lends to the narrative well, sus- District New Forest Pony and cuses on the disappearance of Gradually, it becomes clear the taining the pace and helping di- Cattle Society. From 1930, only a young child in the Roseland only thing that can save him is rector Michele Arkle coax com- fully registered New Forest po- Peninsula in Cornwall, which Carly’s love and faith in him – passionate performances out nies were allowed into the main coincides with the release of a and her actions prove crucial. of actors to underlie the cru- studbook. prisoner, Simon, back into the A joint production by Min- cial point at the show’s heart – Our aims are to encourage community. stead Players and the Lynd- sometimes people need help to the preservation and breeding Because the newly released hurst Drama and Music So- help themselves. of the best type of New Forest con served his jail sentence for ciety, it is presented as a play JW ponies and to record all New Forest ponies and enter them Breed Show 2017 Supreme Champion Michael Maton with Brookshill Brumby (Photo: Audrey Scott-Hopkins) in the studbook. thus providing a form of ‘quality competitions and activities to Forest will always be our bed- assurance’. Stud are also celebrate the versatility of the rock and we are pleased that Chicken Legs Comedy Club What activities and events assessed in the autumn. New Forest Pony. our efforts over the years have do you put on throughout the • Judging of foals on Forest in led to such a marked improve- year? August – the Cranesmoor Cup What is the ethos of your or- ment in their quality. THE nomadic Chicken Legs chav life she had led. She’s an- We hold a number of events is awarded to the who ganisation? The Society has been at the Comedy Club returned to New other name to watch the future, each year: is judged to have sired the best We want New Forest ponies forefront among the native Milton Rugby Club to the delight although the TV producers will • Forest-fed competition – foals on the Forest in the cur- to be held in the very highest re- breeds in introducing schemes of a packed house. most likely need to edit her set. held in the early spring, when rent year. gard as a great all-round riding such as the Grading and Elite Despite the arctic conditions The comedic and literal gi- mares that live out on the For- • Annual stallion and breed pony suitable for all members of Scheme to achieve this. leading up to the day, and some ant Colin Cole (pictured) head- est all-year round are judged. show – the society’s showcase the family to compete and have concern for travel arrange- lined. His years in comedy and • Stallion inspection and li- event, which is held at the end fun with. How can people get involved? censing days – held in April and ments, the show went on. 6’7’’ stature ensured the Aus- of August. The breed is renowned for its Membership is open to all Andrea Hulbert opened the September, involving a rigorous versatility, kind nature and will- tralian had the audience in the • Boxing Day point to point – upon payment of a joining fee night with her wit and ability to selection process. the only truly traditional Point ingness to please. New Forest and an annual membership fee palm of his hand. silence the hecklers setting the • Futurity selection day to Point races held in the UK ponies are the best! - members have reduced rates Uncomfortable airline flights tone for the evening, her tales of – a new scheme to encourage and run over the open Forest. for registrations and entries at life on the comedy road show- and Aussie stereotypes com- people to keep colts from a • Performance grading What is the organisation’s shows. ing the New Milton crowd why bined with his perfect comedy wide variety of bloodlines as po- schemes – to reward achieve- proudest moment to date? she is tipped for future success. timing left the New Milton au- tential breeding . ment in dressage, showjumping In 2018, we are very proudly Contact details Kelly Convey, from TV’s dience crying for more. • grading – many mares and eventing. celebrating the 80th birthday Address: Deepslade House, First Dates, had the audience To see details of future Chick- which run the Forest are in- • Pony Performance competi- of the Society in its current for- Ringwood Road, Bransgore, in stiches regaling them with en Legs Comedy shows see spected and assessed in the tion – an opportunity for mem- mat and we can look back on Hants BH23 8AA close-to-the-mark tales of their Facebook page. summer and graded if they bers all around the country many successes. Phone: 01425 672775 failed relationships and the E.B. achieve a high enough mark, to take part in a wide range of The ponies living freely on the Email: [email protected]