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Welcome to the December 2016 BRC eNews, we would like to wish all our members a very Merry Christmas and an action packed New Year. Many Area Qualifiers are already taking place up and down the country, so good luck to everyone trying to qualify. We already have a new Championship sponsor, Equi-Thème for the BRC Intermediate Winter Championships and NAF will the sponsoring the 2017 NAF Five Star National Horse Trials Championships. There is lots to read in this issue of our eNews, with top feeding tips, 2017 Championship dates and BHS Challenge Ride opportunities, the BRC Volunteer Survey and much more.
BRC 2017 Championships Dates |
BRC KBIS Novice Winter Championships – 1 & 2 April
The College Equestrian Centre, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford MK44 2JP
BRC Equi-Thème Intermediate Winter Championships – 28 – 30 April
Bury Farm Equestrian Village, New Bury Farm, Mill Road, Slapton, Bucks LU7 9BT
BRC Horslyx Festival of the Horse Championships – 20 & 21 May
Washbrook Farm, Aston-le-Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 6RT
BRC NAF Five Star National Horse Trials Championships – 4 – 6 Aug
Swalcliffe Park Equestrian, Grange Farm, Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxon OX15 5EX
BRC NAF Five Star National Championships – 2 & 3 Sept
Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN2 2NA
BRC Dressage to Music Championships & Quadrille Selection Trial – 29 Sept – 1 Oct
Bury Farm Equestrian Village, New Bury Farm, Mill Road, Slapton, Bucks LU7 9BT
BRC Quadrille Final – TBC
BRC Stars recognised at annual BHS Awards
Some BRC stars were also recognised at the recent prestigeous BHS Awards which took place at Saddlers’ Hall in London. Anne Kidd received the BRC Volunteer of the Year award for all of her hard work at BRC Championships this year. And Rochdale & District RC were presented with the BRC Club of the Year award for the best results at BRC Championships this year. The awards were presented by Martin Clunes, with special guest HRH The Princess Royal. What a fantastic way to recognise these BRC heroes!
In addition to the BHS Awards, Horse & Hound also ran an Awards evening at Ascot Racecourse in November sponsored by NAF and CROWN RC from Area 5 was awarded NAF Club of the Year, which is a wonderful achievement for such a recently affiliated BRC Club.
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BRC Volunteer Prize Draw 2016
Harriet Notley is the BRC Volunteer Prize Draw winner for 2016. She has been awarded tickets for the Royal Windsor Horse Show in appreciation of her tremendous support of BRC. Harriet joined the BRC Volunteers’ Club in 2015 and has volunteered at many of the Championships this year, most notably volunteering on all three days of the BRC National Horse Trials Championships, fence judging on the cross-country phase.
“I’m amazed, I never win anything! Thank you so much, this has made my week (and quite possibly my month)! I love volunteering! It’s so kind of BRC to do this, thank you so much. Also, thank you so much for organising the volunteers, there is always such a friendly atmosphere at events and they are so well run.” Harriet Notley.
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Dengie Healthy Tummy is a nutritionally-balanced high-fibre feed made from pure alfalfa, which is naturally low in sugar and starch and is also proven to help maintain correct acidity levels in the digestive tract. Protexin In-Feed Formula is also included to supply prebiotics and yeast along with a high specification of vitamins and minerals, magnesium and calcium to help support digestive health. Healthy Tummy now has the BETA approval mark for equines prone to EGUS. For further nutritional advice click here.
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Don’t miss this week’s issue of Horse & Hound which includes a must-have pull-out wall planner. Featuring all of your key dates for 2017, including the Liverpool International Horse Show, gorgeous illustrations by Emma McCall and room for all of your equestrian appointments it’s an essential for all tack rooms. Horse & Hound On sale from 1 December.
Plan your 2017 season with Horse & Hound |
When it comes to making rugs that last, Shires know what they’re doing. Building on a heritage of 47 years experience, this years range provides sensible rugs that will stand the test of time. All turnout rugs feature a ShireTex® waterproof, breathable outer which helps draw moisture away to the outer surface of the rug to evaporate, keeping the inside warm and comfortable.Visit the website to find out more – its the only place to see the full Shires range online! For changing weather conditions, the WarmaRug thermal layer system allows you to add and remove insulating layers to your turnout rug quickly and without fuss. |
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Do you fancy an exciting equestrian adventure in 2017? Full details on all these exciting BHS Challenge Rides, booking forms and itineraries can be found on the BHS website. Since the launch of the first British Horse Society fundraising riding challenge in 2000, hundreds of riders have taken part in an adventure overseas. The ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ riding challenge opened the door for our intrepid challengers to travel the world in aid of British Horse Society welfare. The challenges now operate in Bulgaria, Chile, Iceland, Morocco, Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, India, Jordan, Peru, Spain and Lesotho. There is a trip to inspire everyone, each offering a unique experience no matter where you ride.India – Ride to Balotra Fair 14 – 26 Mar Namibia – Namib Desert Crossing, 8-20 April Spain – Alpujarra Ride, 22 – 30 July India – Riding with Kings in Rajasthan, 23 Sept-4 Oct Chile – Patagonian Andes, 17-29 Nov |
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