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BSJA Results - May 17 at Kennerly Farm
Hulverstone Spider Ride
The Spider Ride to Hulverstone on Sunday 19th April raised £154.00 which will be sent to the ILPH for their Scrapheap Horse Appeal. Thanks to everyone who came along, see you at the next Charity Spider Ride." Many thanks Zelma
IW Scurry & Creasey Biles & King Grand National
Schedules are now available to download from Events Listing
Wind Turbines at Brighstone/ Shorwell
Protect the beautiful countryside that we ride in
The Planning Application from Cornwall Light and Power and Vestas Blades for three 125 metre (410ft) giant wind turbines above Brighstone and Shorwell on Cheverton/Limerstone Down has been submitted and was validated by the Isle of Wight Council on 6 February 2009. You have just TWO WEEKS to register your objection. Write your PERSONAL letter of objection NOW! Over the page we show you how. You must act now! Your letter of objection mustbe received by the Council by 27th February to be considered. Click here for more information on how to object.
If you want any more information about the application or how to object, go to www.thwart.info or call THWART on 01983 741519.
ThWART is also hosting PUBLIC MEETINGS to provide an update on the planning application. All are welcome to come along. Wednesday 18th February 2009 7 pm SHORWELL PARISH HALL and Thursday 19th February 2009 7pm BRIGHSTONE SCHOOL HALL.
Sam Griffiths Training Clinic
Event rider Sam Griffiths is holding a training clinic at Lake Farm on Tuesday 17 February. If you would like to take part call Fiona on 07743 784497.
BSJA Results
Click below for the latest BSJA Results.
9 November at Lake Farm
28 December at Lake Farm
11 January at Lake Farm
IW Scurry & Grand National
This year IW Scurry & Creasey Biles & King Grand National will once again be held at West Ashey Farm on Sunday 29 March. There will be refreshments and a licensed bar. Gates will open at 10.30am with the first race at 12pm. Entrance for adults is £4 and children are free.
WSPA Horse Transport Petition
This was emailed to me today regarding the live transportation of animals thought you may be interested? Take a look. http://www.handlewithcare.tv/uk
You can add your signature to the petition The Handle with Care campaign against long distance transportation of live animals. Your signature will be added to thousands of others and presented to the EU Commissioner in October to show the power of public opinion on this issue. With your help, the Handle with Care campaign is determined to influence those with the power not only to enforce and improve welfare regulations in Europe, but to put an end these journeys for good.
http://www.wspa.org.uk
Vectis Spider Ride & Fun Day
 | VECTIS PINK SPIDER RIDE TO FROGHILL & FUN DAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS. £280 WAS RAISED IN AID OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH FROM SPIDER RIDERS, PC GAMES & CLEAR ROUND JUMPING. WELL DONE TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART |
BSJA Results
Click here to see the results for the BSJA Show at Lake Farm on the 12 October 2008.
Spider Ride at Hulverstone
The Spider Ride at Hulverstone on 19th October raised £266 for the Brooke Hospital and Dogs Trust. With many thanks to all those who took part. See you next year!
Many thanks, Zelma
Bridleways
Sheila Weedall is the County Chair and Access officer for the BHS on the Island. She would like to urge all riders on the Island to contact her in writing if poss about any Bridleway gates that need repairing or replacing, there are funds available!!
Also if you know of any footpaths that could be up graded to Bridleways ie: to join Bridleways together and get more riders off the roads.
Liphook Equine Open Day
Liphook Equine at Dodnor Farm, Newport are holding an Open Day on Saturday 13 September between 11am and 2pm. You can view the facilities, meet the staff and enjoy various displays dedicated to your horses' health.
For more information call 01983 533799 or visit website
Vectis Juniors Qualify for RC National Championships
Two Vectis junior members did extremely well to qualify at the Area 17 Dressage Qualifier at Shillingstone for the Riding Club National Championships to be held at Lincolnshire Showground in September.
Polly Kitcher riding Oliver Twist qualified individually in the Junior Novice Team, riding Novice test 20 and Chloe Quester riding Georgie Girl qualified individually in the Junior Riding Test.
Olympia Trip
The IW mountain & moorland pony society is organising a coach trip to Olympia for the M & M Finals on Monday 22 December. Anyone interested in going should take a look at the IWMMPS website for further details.
West Wight RC - Charity Spider Ride
West Wight RC held their Charity Spider Ride and Jumping Show at Hulverstone. £270 was raised for the Brooke Animal Hospital and Dogs Trust. Sue & Zelma would like to thank everyone who came along and supported the event.
The results were as follows:
Class 1 - 1st Dee, Wimpary Mary 2nd Ellie Troke Coco 3rd Kate Young Setae. Class 2 - 1st Kate Young Cossacks Star 2nd Sophie Vincent Drifter 3rd Jessica Penfold Class 3 - 1st Kate Young Cossacks Star 2nd Sophie Vincent Drifter 3rd Jade Newey Petal Class 4 - 1st Sophie Vincent Drifter Class 5 - 1st Amanda Smith Blue Skies 2nd Jade Newey Petal Class 6 - 1st Caroline Hannam Harry 2nd Amanda Smith Blue Skies Class 7 - 1st Caroline Hannam Harry 2nd Amanda Smith Blue Skies 3rd Alex Hall Harlie
Dressage at Hickstead CDIO 21 to 27 July
If visiting the Royal International/Dressage CDIO it is cheaper to buy tickets direct from Dressage at Hickstead as this also includes a seat on the grandstand at International arena. If purchasing from showjumping on the day it not only costs more per ticket BUT if you want to see the dressage you will have to pay extra £5 for a grandstand seat! Find out more at dressageathickstead.com or ring 01444 882 150.
RIWAS County Show
County Show organisers are very pleased with the level of entries generally although would like to see more in Ridden Hunters, Riding Club Horse/Pony and M&M classes.
In the circumstances entries will be accepted until say 14th July as there is not a printed programme this year and no need for entry passes etc. Contact Rosemary Edwards 01983 872147 for showing classes and contact Sharon Waghorn 07970 692240 for show jumping classes.
Arena displays will be IW Foxhounds on both days plus a novelty Shetland display on Saturday and scurry on Sunday. The livestock arena on Sunday includes, cattle, sheep and pigs with rare breed prizes and a young handler section.
Bridleways
There is a petition on the No10 web site for the creation of new bridleways, which I think we will all agree are needed with the ever increasing volume of traffic on our roads. Use the following link to sign up. Bridleways.
Transport to BD Events
If anyone is interested in sharing transport to the mainland for British Eventing Competitions in the South Amy would like to hear from you. Please tel 07791 526986.
County Show to be two day horse show with livestock on the Sunday.
The County Show on 19/20 July will not have trade stands or displays but will be a two day horse show with livestock on the Sunday and entrance will be free. Schedule available to print from the Events List.
Four Vectis Equestrian members qualify for RC Dressage to Music Championship.
On an extremely wet May bank holiday eleven Vectis members travelled to Sparsholt College to compete at the Area 17 Dressage to Music Qualifier.
In the Novice Freestyle 0 BD points section, Sally McIntosh riding Fred Bear were second with 71.94% and Marty Davidson riding Geart were third on 70.83% and both qualify for the Championship at Addington in October. In the Elementry Freestyle Carla Maskell riding Be Fine were second with a score of 71% and Kelly Blow riding Mirabella were sixth with a score of 69%, Carla will qualify for the Championship. Polly Kitcher riding Oliver Twist also qualified for the Championship coming joint second in the Junior section.
Juniors make history for Vectis Equestrian Club
History was made when for the first time Juniors represented Vectis Equestrian Club. They travelled to Sparsholt College to compete in the Area 17 RC Dressage to Music Qualifier. Sammi Henton, Polly Kitcher, Chloe Quester and Natasha Coventry did an excellent job with Polly coming second and qualified for the Championship at Addington in the October.
