Caroline and Smokey
3rd January 2025: E-Riders / BRC Online Dressage League
Well done to everyone who took part in this month's competition.
E-RIDERS INTRO 1a
13th Stephanie Williams Dublin Creek
14th Stephanie Williams Meadowvalley Pendragon
E-RIDERS NOVICE 3b
6th Caroline Bates Smokey Joe
Well done to everyone who took part in this month's competition.
E-RIDERS INTRO 1a
13th Stephanie Williams Dublin Creek
14th Stephanie Williams Meadowvalley Pendragon
E-RIDERS NOVICE 3b
6th Caroline Bates Smokey Joe
Casey and Pablo
28th December 2025: Christmas Team Show Jumping
The last event of 2025 was the fun Christmas Jumping at Allens Hill Competition Centre. We sent 7 teams, all of which were placed.
60cm Team 3rd = Malvern Hills Awesome Angels 5th = Malvern Hills Mistletoe Mustangs
Individual 2nd = Casey Houlton-Hope
70cm Team 1st = Malvern Hills Christmas Crackers 6th = Malvern Hills Tinsel Tearaways
Individual 1st = Beth Mussell- Evans 3rd = Katie Baker 6th = Annitta Engel
80cm Team 1st = Malvern Hills Shooting Stars 2nd = Malvern Hills Merry Mince Pies
Individual 1st = Beth Mussell-Evans 4th = Jodie Powell
90cm Team 3rd = Malvern Hills Bouncing Baubles
1m Individual 5th = Megan Horbury
The last event of 2025 was the fun Christmas Jumping at Allens Hill Competition Centre. We sent 7 teams, all of which were placed.
60cm Team 3rd = Malvern Hills Awesome Angels 5th = Malvern Hills Mistletoe Mustangs
Individual 2nd = Casey Houlton-Hope
70cm Team 1st = Malvern Hills Christmas Crackers 6th = Malvern Hills Tinsel Tearaways
Individual 1st = Beth Mussell- Evans 3rd = Katie Baker 6th = Annitta Engel
80cm Team 1st = Malvern Hills Shooting Stars 2nd = Malvern Hills Merry Mince Pies
Individual 1st = Beth Mussell-Evans 4th = Jodie Powell
90cm Team 3rd = Malvern Hills Bouncing Baubles
1m Individual 5th = Megan Horbury
Emma and Janeira
20th December 2025: British Riding Clubs Christmas Cracker
Congratulations to the Malvern Hills Mistletoe Mustangs (Caroline Bates, Laura Bennett, Emma Cooper and Emma Cartright), who came 5th out of 72 teams in the popular online Dressage competition run by BRC. There was also an individual 2nd and 10th for Laura, 3rd for Emma Cooper and 9th for Emma Cartright.
Congratulations to the Malvern Hills Mistletoe Mustangs (Caroline Bates, Laura Bennett, Emma Cooper and Emma Cartright), who came 5th out of 72 teams in the popular online Dressage competition run by BRC. There was also an individual 2nd and 10th for Laura, 3rd for Emma Cooper and 9th for Emma Cartright.
9th November 2025: MHRC Dressage Championships 2025
Congratulations to everyone who took part and to our 2025 winners.
Congratulations to everyone who took part and to our 2025 winners.
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INTRO CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion = Luan Crawford and Bjort Reserve = Laura Bennet and Mulagmore Iris Top of the League = Luan Crawford and Bjort PRELIM CHAMPIONSHIP Champion = Camilla Esling and Chantilly Sandman Reserve = Jess Nevin and Wilf Top of the League = Sara Stephenson and Summer |
NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion = Camilla Esling and Chantilly Sandman Reserve = Libby Colmer and Lates Gold Future Top of the League = Camilla Esling and Chantilly Sandman ELEMENTARY CHAMPIONSHIP Champion = Nicky Hill and Joy Reserve = Margaret Boyd and Geminee Top of the League = Margaret Boyd and Geminee |
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Luan and Merkur
2nd November 2025: Area 18 Dressage to Music Qualifier
Huge congratulations to Luan Crawford and Jodie Powell, who both won their classes and have qualified for the 2026 DTM Championships.
Huge congratulations to Luan Crawford and Jodie Powell, who both won their classes and have qualified for the 2026 DTM Championships.
80cm Team 1st and 2nd
11th October 2025: Area 18 Show Jumping Qualifier
MHRC had an amazing day at Allens Hill and pulled off the hattrick of wins. Beth Mussell-Evans, Camilla Esling, Heather Ridley and Sue Peckham won the Senior 70 Team event, followed by Heather Ridley, Sue Peckham, Jodie Powell and Beth Mussell-Evans winning the Senior 80 Team event and then Natalie Smith, Esther Bowness, Rose Chugg-Martin and Sue Moger winning the 90 Team Event. They will be joined at the Championships by Julie Jeffes, who was the outright winner of the 90cm class.
MHRC had an amazing day at Allens Hill and pulled off the hattrick of wins. Beth Mussell-Evans, Camilla Esling, Heather Ridley and Sue Peckham won the Senior 70 Team event, followed by Heather Ridley, Sue Peckham, Jodie Powell and Beth Mussell-Evans winning the Senior 80 Team event and then Natalie Smith, Esther Bowness, Rose Chugg-Martin and Sue Moger winning the 90 Team Event. They will be joined at the Championships by Julie Jeffes, who was the outright winner of the 90cm class.
Anna and Ted
5th October 2025: Area 18 Intermediate Dressage Qualifier
The first qualifier for the 2026 Championship season went well, with our Senior Team of Camilla Esling, Laura Bennett, Natalie Smith and Jess Nevin winning the overall event. Our Junior Team of Katie Spanswick, Charlotte Cooper, Ellie Dean and Rose Chugg-Martin came 2nd. For a full list of results, click HERE
The first qualifier for the 2026 Championship season went well, with our Senior Team of Camilla Esling, Laura Bennett, Natalie Smith and Jess Nevin winning the overall event. Our Junior Team of Katie Spanswick, Charlotte Cooper, Ellie Dean and Rose Chugg-Martin came 2nd. For a full list of results, click HERE
27th and 28th September 2025: BRC Combined Championships
The last Championship of 2025 and MHRC had members competing across both days - fab results all round:
Novice Combined Training
The last Championship of 2025 and MHRC had members competing across both days - fab results all round:
Novice Combined Training
- Team 10th = Catherine Holland, Alice Pratley, Emma Wilesmith and Camilla Esling.
- Individual 6th = Alice Pratley
- Individual 8th = Emma Wilesmith
- Team 4th = Jodie Powell, Natalie Smith, Rose Chugg Martin and Esther Bowness.
- Individual 2nd = Rose Chugg-Marton
- Individual 4th = Natalie Smith
- Individual 2nd = Katie Spanswick
- Team 8th = Julie Jeffes, Esther Bowness and Jodie Powell
- Team 2nd = Julie Jeffes, Esther Bowness and Katie Spanswick
- Individual 4th and Best Under 18 = Katie Spanswick
- Individual 5th = Nikki Collins
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS QUALIFIED FOR OUR DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIP
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21st September 2025: MHRC Dressage Series
Congratulations to our class winners: Class 1: BRC Walk & Trot 1: Luan Crawford and Bjort Class 2: BD Intro 3: Laura Bennett and Mulagmore Iris Class 3: BD Prelim 2: Sara Stephenson and Summer Class 4: BD Prelim 3: Natalie Smith and Zulu Natal Class 5: BD Novice 2: Sarah-Jane Enston and Flash Victador Class 6: BD Novice 3 / BD Elementary 2: Sarah-Jane Enston and Flash Victador
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18th September 2025: Blenheim International Horse Trials
Congratulations to our 90cm team of Esther Bowness, Imogen Peck, Rose Chugg-Martin and Emma Horton-Smith who came 3rd in the Riding Club Eventer Challenge, with Emma scooping the individual 6th. And to Nikki Collins who came 2nd in the 1m class.
Congratulations to our 90cm team of Esther Bowness, Imogen Peck, Rose Chugg-Martin and Emma Horton-Smith who came 3rd in the Riding Club Eventer Challenge, with Emma scooping the individual 6th. And to Nikki Collins who came 2nd in the 1m class.
14th September 2025: Mercian Team Arena Eventing
Well done to our 70/80 team of Camilla Esling, Katie Baker, Sara Stephenson and Annitta Engel who came 2nd, with Camilla taking individual 3rd.
Well done to our 70/80 team of Camilla Esling, Katie Baker, Sara Stephenson and Annitta Engel who came 2nd, with Camilla taking individual 3rd.
6th September 2025: Moreton-In-Marsh Show: Arena Eventer Challenge
Congratulations to our team of Nikki Collins, Natalie Smith, Rose Chugg-Martin and Ellie Dean, who competed at the show and came 3rd, with Rose picking up an individual 6th.
Congratulations to our team of Nikki Collins, Natalie Smith, Rose Chugg-Martin and Ellie Dean, who competed at the show and came 3rd, with Rose picking up an individual 6th.
Esther and Polly
30th to 31st August 2025: British Riding Clubs National Championships
The club had an awesome weekend at the National Championships with 18 riders competing across numerous Dressage and Jumping classes.
A huge congratulations to Esther Bowness and Polly, who were crowned overall 80cm Champions after an intense jump-off, and to Jessica Nevin and Wilf who won their Dressage class and came 4th in the Ride-Off. Julie Jeffes was the Reserve Champion in the Mixed 90 Show Jumping, with the team coming 3rd. For a full report on all the successes at the show, check out the next edition of our newsletter.
The club had an awesome weekend at the National Championships with 18 riders competing across numerous Dressage and Jumping classes.
A huge congratulations to Esther Bowness and Polly, who were crowned overall 80cm Champions after an intense jump-off, and to Jessica Nevin and Wilf who won their Dressage class and came 4th in the Ride-Off. Julie Jeffes was the Reserve Champion in the Mixed 90 Show Jumping, with the team coming 3rd. For a full report on all the successes at the show, check out the next edition of our newsletter.
Jessica and Wilf
1st - Senior 80cm SJ: Esther Bowness
1st - Senior Prelim: Jessica Nevin
2nd - Mixed 90cm SJ: Julie Jeffes
3rd - Mixed 90cm Team: Julie Jeffes, Jessie Mothersole, Katie Spanswick & Megan Horbury
4th - Junior Intro Dressage: Katie Spanswick
5th - Senior Prelim Team: Katie Baker, Sue Peckham, Jess Nevin, Camilla Esling
6th - Senior Prelim: Katie Baker
6th - Junior 80 SJ: Katie Spanswick
7th - Senior Intro Dressage: Laura Bennett
7th - Junior Intro Team: Eliza Trapp, Holly Mothersole, Jess Mothersole, Katie Spanswick
8th - Junior 70 SJ: Holly Mothersole
8th - Native Dressage: Laura Bennett
8th - Junior Intro Dressage: Eliza Trapp
9th - Mixed 60 SJ Team: Caroline Bates, Eliza Trapp, Holly Mothersole & Bonnie Bowness
9th - Senior Prelim Dressage: Jodie Powell
9th - Junior Intro Dressage: Jessie Mothersole
10th - Junior Intro Dressage: Katie Spanswick
10th - Senior Intro Dressage Team: Laura Bennett, Sue Peckham, Jodie Powell and Beth Mussell-Evans
1st - Senior Prelim: Jessica Nevin
2nd - Mixed 90cm SJ: Julie Jeffes
3rd - Mixed 90cm Team: Julie Jeffes, Jessie Mothersole, Katie Spanswick & Megan Horbury
4th - Junior Intro Dressage: Katie Spanswick
5th - Senior Prelim Team: Katie Baker, Sue Peckham, Jess Nevin, Camilla Esling
6th - Senior Prelim: Katie Baker
6th - Junior 80 SJ: Katie Spanswick
7th - Senior Intro Dressage: Laura Bennett
7th - Junior Intro Team: Eliza Trapp, Holly Mothersole, Jess Mothersole, Katie Spanswick
8th - Junior 70 SJ: Holly Mothersole
8th - Native Dressage: Laura Bennett
8th - Junior Intro Dressage: Eliza Trapp
9th - Mixed 60 SJ Team: Caroline Bates, Eliza Trapp, Holly Mothersole & Bonnie Bowness
9th - Senior Prelim Dressage: Jodie Powell
9th - Junior Intro Dressage: Jessie Mothersole
10th - Junior Intro Dressage: Katie Spanswick
10th - Senior Intro Dressage Team: Laura Bennett, Sue Peckham, Jodie Powell and Beth Mussell-Evans
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25th August 2025: MHRC Open Showing including Mercian Team Showing
Well done to everyone who competed at our show. Congratulations to our showing teams, who were 2nd and 3rd, with Nikki Collins crowned Mercian Champion.
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Natalie and Golly
23rd August 2025: South Wales and West of England Riding Club Championships
A fab day for the club, with ALL FOUR of our teams placed.
Our Prelim Dressage teams - 3rd and 5th. Our Open Dressage teams - 3rd and 5th
Individual wins for Sara Stephenson and Natalie Smith
Individual 2nd for Natalie Smith and Luan Crawford
Individual places for Jodie Powell, Camilla Esling, Emma Wilesmith, Julie Jeffes, Beth Mussell-Evans and Laura Bennett
A fab day for the club, with ALL FOUR of our teams placed.
Our Prelim Dressage teams - 3rd and 5th. Our Open Dressage teams - 3rd and 5th
Individual wins for Sara Stephenson and Natalie Smith
Individual 2nd for Natalie Smith and Luan Crawford
Individual places for Jodie Powell, Camilla Esling, Emma Wilesmith, Julie Jeffes, Beth Mussell-Evans and Laura Bennett
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17th August 2025: MHRC Dressage League
Well done to everyone who took part and well done to our class winners: Class 1: BD Intro 1: Restricted = Stephanie Williams and Meadow Valley Pendragon Class 1: BD Intro 1: Open = Alison Young and Treslea Blue Class 2: BD Intro 2 = Annabel McCourt and Sadie Hill Class 3: BD Prelim 1 = Zoe Hockley and Shaun Class 4: BRC Prelim 3 = Sarah-Jane Enston and Victor Class 5: BD Novice 1 = Camilla Esling and Chantilly Sandman Class 6: PYO BRC Novice 10 or BD Elementary 1 = Camilla Esling and Chantilly Sandman |
Stephanie with Draygo and Dublin
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2nd and 3rd August 2025: BRC Horse Trials Championships
MHRC were thrilled to have members competing in every class at the championships. Huge congratulations to our 70 team, who placed 7th, and our 80 team, who were 2nd, narrowly missing out on the top spot. Megan Harper was 4th and Alice Pratley 6th in the 70 class, with Natalie Smith 2nd, Rachel Sargeant 4th and Esther Bowness 8th in the 80, and Nikki Collins 9th in the 100.
MHRC were thrilled to have members competing in every class at the championships. Huge congratulations to our 70 team, who placed 7th, and our 80 team, who were 2nd, narrowly missing out on the top spot. Megan Harper was 4th and Alice Pratley 6th in the 70 class, with Natalie Smith 2nd, Rachel Sargeant 4th and Esther Bowness 8th in the 80, and Nikki Collins 9th in the 100.
Sue , Beth and Jo
27th July 2025: Royal International Horse Show / BHS Team of Three Show Jumping
We had a fab weekend at Hickstead and for the first time ever had two teams representing the club. It was a tough competition, with a total of 93 teams taking part. Megan Harper, Julie Jeffes and Sue Peckham ended up on a score of 8 faults, for 33rd place. But Beth Museel-Evans, Jo Elliot and Sue Moger ended up on 4 faults and took the 7th place rosette.
We had a fab weekend at Hickstead and for the first time ever had two teams representing the club. It was a tough competition, with a total of 93 teams taking part. Megan Harper, Julie Jeffes and Sue Peckham ended up on a score of 8 faults, for 33rd place. But Beth Museel-Evans, Jo Elliot and Sue Moger ended up on 4 faults and took the 7th place rosette.
Jodie and Grace
26th July 2025: Area 18 Combined Training Qualifier
Congratulations to both our Novice and Open teams, who both came 2nd at the qualifier held at Allens Hill. Jodie Powell won her class and qualifies for the Championships in April, along with Esther Bowness and Rose Chugg-Martin, who came 2nd and qualify as the highest placed individual in their class, not on the winning team.
Congratulations to both our Novice and Open teams, who both came 2nd at the qualifier held at Allens Hill. Jodie Powell won her class and qualifies for the Championships in April, along with Esther Bowness and Rose Chugg-Martin, who came 2nd and qualify as the highest placed individual in their class, not on the winning team.
Karen and Magic
19th July 2025: Mercian Show Jumping
Well done to our 70cm team of Camilla Esling, Caroline Bates, Karen Potts and Poppy Ruff, who won the team event at Aberhall.
Well done to our 70cm team of Camilla Esling, Caroline Bates, Karen Potts and Poppy Ruff, who won the team event at Aberhall.
Natalie Smith and Golly
6th July 2025: Area 18 Dressage Qualifier
The club had an amazing day at Cleeve Prior. Our Senior Introductory and Senior Prelim Pink teams won, with our Junior Introductory, Senior Prelim Greens and Mixed Open Teams Purples coming 2nd, and our Senior Prelim Yellows and Mixed Open Blues coming 3rd - that's all our teams in the top three in their classes. There were lots of individual winners - Laura Bennet, Jodie Powell, Katie Spanswick, Jess Nevin, Natalie Smith, Esther Bowness and Sue Peckham all took home red rosettes.
The club had an amazing day at Cleeve Prior. Our Senior Introductory and Senior Prelim Pink teams won, with our Junior Introductory, Senior Prelim Greens and Mixed Open Teams Purples coming 2nd, and our Senior Prelim Yellows and Mixed Open Blues coming 3rd - that's all our teams in the top three in their classes. There were lots of individual winners - Laura Bennet, Jodie Powell, Katie Spanswick, Jess Nevin, Natalie Smith, Esther Bowness and Sue Peckham all took home red rosettes.
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29th June 2025: MHRC DRESSAGE LEAGUE
Well done to everyone who took part in our event and congratulations to our class winners: Class 1: BD Intro 1 (Restricted) = Emma Cartwright and Janeira Class 1: BD Intro 1 (Open) = Ruby Kelly and Braedons Bentley Class 2: BD Intro 3 = Emma Cartwright and Janeira Class 3: BRC Prelim 2 = Sara Stephenson and Summer Class 4: BD Prelim 3 = Camilla Esling and Chantilly Sandman Class 5: BD Novice 2 = Emma Wilesmith and Leddington Opium Class 6: BD Novice 3 / BD Elem 1 = Camilla Esling and Chantilly Sandman |
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Kelly and Prince
22nd June 2025: Mercian Combined Training
Congratulations to our team of Jess Spanswick, Poppy Ruff, Jo Jeynes and Kelly Blowers, who came third after all four gained individual places. A fantastic result.
Congratulations to our team of Jess Spanswick, Poppy Ruff, Jo Jeynes and Kelly Blowers, who came third after all four gained individual places. A fantastic result.
8th June 2025: Area 18 Horse Trials Qualifier
Congratulations to our 70cm and 80cm teams, who were crowned the winners and qualify for the Championships in August. They'll be joined by Julie Jeffes, who was the individual winner of the 90cm class.
70cm Team: Camilla Esling, Rachel Sargeant, Alice Pratley and Megan Harper
80cm Team: Rachel Sargeant, Natalie Smith, Sue Peckham and Esther Bowness
Congratulations to our 70cm and 80cm teams, who were crowned the winners and qualify for the Championships in August. They'll be joined by Julie Jeffes, who was the individual winner of the 90cm class.
70cm Team: Camilla Esling, Rachel Sargeant, Alice Pratley and Megan Harper
80cm Team: Rachel Sargeant, Natalie Smith, Sue Peckham and Esther Bowness
30th May to 1st June 2025: BRC ARENA EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The club had a fun weekend at the Championships, with members competing on all three days. Huge CONGRATULATIONS to junior member Katie Spanswick, who took 2nd place in the 80cm class.
The club had a fun weekend at the Championships, with members competing on all three days. Huge CONGRATULATIONS to junior member Katie Spanswick, who took 2nd place in the 80cm class.
4th May 2025: Mercian Dressage
We did well at the first Mercian event of the year, with our 'Bluebell' team coming 4th. Emma Cartwright was 2nd in the Intro 4 class, with Mollie Farney coming 6th in the Intro 1.
We did well at the first Mercian event of the year, with our 'Bluebell' team coming 4th. Emma Cartwright was 2nd in the Intro 4 class, with Mollie Farney coming 6th in the Intro 1.
Nikki and Betty
4th May 2025: Area 18 Combined Challenge Qualifier
A huge congratulations to Nikki Collins, Katie Spanswick and Holly Mothersole, who all won their classes at the qualifier and are off to the Championships later on in the year. Our teams came 2nd in both the Senior 80 and Mixed 90 classes too.
A huge congratulations to Nikki Collins, Katie Spanswick and Holly Mothersole, who all won their classes at the qualifier and are off to the Championships later on in the year. Our teams came 2nd in both the Senior 80 and Mixed 90 classes too.
25th to 27th April 2025: BRC Winter Dressage Championship
MHRC were on top form at the Championships, with all 8 riders bringing home at least one rosette and winning THREE National Titles.
JUNIOR CHAMPION BRC P1 = Ellie Dean and Western Miracle
ADVANCED MEDIUM CHAMPION = Stella Bunn and Evron
INTERMEDIATE DRESSAGE TEAM CHAMPIONS = Sara Stephenson and Summer Aishling, Camilla Esling and Chantilly Sandman, Natalie Smith and Zulu Natal, Sarah-Jane Enston and Flash Victador
MHRC were on top form at the Championships, with all 8 riders bringing home at least one rosette and winning THREE National Titles.
JUNIOR CHAMPION BRC P1 = Ellie Dean and Western Miracle
ADVANCED MEDIUM CHAMPION = Stella Bunn and Evron
INTERMEDIATE DRESSAGE TEAM CHAMPIONS = Sara Stephenson and Summer Aishling, Camilla Esling and Chantilly Sandman, Natalie Smith and Zulu Natal, Sarah-Jane Enston and Flash Victador
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21st April 2025: MHRC Easter Clear Round & Show Jumping
Well done to everyone who came along for a bit of fun on Easter Monday and Congratulations to our class winners. 1: Cross-Poles = Martha Lee and Daisy 2: 50/60cm = Felix Burrows and Lucifer 3: 60cm = Kas Potts and Magic 4: 70cm = Katie Baker and Jayne 5: 80cm = Rachel Sargeant and Big Tom 6: 90cm = Rachel Sargeant and Big Tom |
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Mixed 60 Team
12th April 2025: Area 18 Show Jumping Qualifier
MHRC had a fabulous day, with our teams winning the Mixed 60, Senior 80 and Senior 90 competitions and gaining qualification for the BRC National Championships. There were individual wins for Lauren Philpotts in the 70, Beth Mussell-Evans in the Senior 80 and Katie Spanswick in the Junior 80. They'll be joined at the Champs by Jessie Mothersole and Sophie Toole, who were the highest placed individuals not on the winning teams in the 90 and 100 classes.
MHRC had a fabulous day, with our teams winning the Mixed 60, Senior 80 and Senior 90 competitions and gaining qualification for the BRC National Championships. There were individual wins for Lauren Philpotts in the 70, Beth Mussell-Evans in the Senior 80 and Katie Spanswick in the Junior 80. They'll be joined at the Champs by Jessie Mothersole and Sophie Toole, who were the highest placed individuals not on the winning teams in the 90 and 100 classes.
Senior 80 Team
5th and 6th April 2025: BRITISH RIDING CLUBS WINTER SHOW JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS
MHRC was represented by nine members at the first BRC Championships of the year. Our Senior 70 team of Katie Baker, Charlotte Rudge, Sue Peckham and Jo Elliott came 4th, with our Senior 80 team of Natalie Smith, Sue Peckham, Katie Baker and Beth Mussell-Evans going one better to come 3rd. There was an individual 5th for Natalie and Jessie Mothersole, and a 3rd for Katie.
MHRC was represented by nine members at the first BRC Championships of the year. Our Senior 70 team of Katie Baker, Charlotte Rudge, Sue Peckham and Jo Elliott came 4th, with our Senior 80 team of Natalie Smith, Sue Peckham, Katie Baker and Beth Mussell-Evans going one better to come 3rd. There was an individual 5th for Natalie and Jessie Mothersole, and a 3rd for Katie.
Ellie and Lucky
29th March 2025: Area 18 Introductory Dressage Qualifier
Congratulations to Laura Bennet, Eliza Trapp and Ellie Dean, who all won their classes at the qualifier and are off to the BRC Dressage Championship. Our Senior Team came 4th overall.
Congratulations to Laura Bennet, Eliza Trapp and Ellie Dean, who all won their classes at the qualifier and are off to the BRC Dressage Championship. Our Senior Team came 4th overall.
Eliza and Sonic
9th March 2025: Area 18 Arena Eventing Qualifier
Congratulations to Junior members Eliza Trapp and Jessie Mothersole, who won their classes and qualify for the BRC Championships. They will be joined by our Mixed 90cm team, who came 2nd.
Congratulations to Junior members Eliza Trapp and Jessie Mothersole, who won their classes and qualify for the BRC Championships. They will be joined by our Mixed 90cm team, who came 2nd.
Camilla and Ted
4th March 2025: E-Riders Winter Riding Club League 2024/2025
Well done to our members who competed and were placed this month League:
INTRO: 3rd = Emma Cooper, 4th = Jennifer Nicol, 10th = Ellie Watkins
PRELIM: 7th = Olivia Howard
NOVICE: 2nd = Camilla Esling
Well done to our members who competed and were placed this month League:
INTRO: 3rd = Emma Cooper, 4th = Jennifer Nicol, 10th = Ellie Watkins
PRELIM: 7th = Olivia Howard
NOVICE: 2nd = Camilla Esling
Ellie and Ben
FINAL LEAGUE PLACINGS
OVERALL LEAGUE: 3rd = Malvern Hills Riding Club
INTRO LEAGUE: CHAMPION = Ellie Watkins RESERVE = Emma Cooper 9th = Emma Cartright
PRELIM LEAGUE: 9th = Luan Crawford
NOVICE LEAGUE: 9th = Camilla Esling
ELITE LEAGUE: RESERVE = Luan Crawford
OVERALL LEAGUE: 3rd = Malvern Hills Riding Club
INTRO LEAGUE: CHAMPION = Ellie Watkins RESERVE = Emma Cooper 9th = Emma Cartright
PRELIM LEAGUE: 9th = Luan Crawford
NOVICE LEAGUE: 9th = Camilla Esling
ELITE LEAGUE: RESERVE = Luan Crawford
9th February 2025: Area 18 Intermediate Dressage Qualifier
We sent four teams to Allens Hill for the first qualifier of 2025. Congratulations to our Yellow team of Camilla Esling, Pip Webster and Sarah Brown, who came 2nd and qualify for the BRC Dressage Championships in April. They will be joined by Stella Bunn, who won the Advanced Medium Class.
We sent four teams to Allens Hill for the first qualifier of 2025. Congratulations to our Yellow team of Camilla Esling, Pip Webster and Sarah Brown, who came 2nd and qualify for the BRC Dressage Championships in April. They will be joined by Stella Bunn, who won the Advanced Medium Class.
31st January 2025: AGM and Presentation Evening
Congratulations to everyone who won awards for a fabulous 2024
Congratulations to everyone who won awards for a fabulous 2024
LEFT: Committee Cup = Fundraising Team: Keeley Newman, Zoe Hockley, Sarah Brown, Lauren Philpotts and Tracey Cameron
RIGHT: The Lyn Harber Club Support Shield = Katie Spanswick
RIGHT: The Lyn Harber Club Support Shield = Katie Spanswick
Left: Achievers Cup = 80cm Show Jumping Team: Beth Mussell-Evans, Pip Webster, Lauren Philpotts and Megan Horbury
Middle: Senior Most Improved = Stephanie Bateman
Right: Junior Most Improved = Holly Mothersole
Middle: Senior Most Improved = Stephanie Bateman
Right: Junior Most Improved = Holly Mothersole
Left: Chairman's Cup = Emily Watkins (collected by Ellie Watkins)
Middle: Golden Midas Cup = Archie, owned by Rose Chugg-Martin
Right: Lofty Cup = Jo Jeynes
Middle: Golden Midas Cup = Archie, owned by Rose Chugg-Martin
Right: Lofty Cup = Jo Jeynes
Left: Mercian Cup = Alex Ross
Right: Mr Gangsta Team Player Award = Beth Mussell-Evans
Right: Mr Gangsta Team Player Award = Beth Mussell-Evans
Pepper Pot League Awards
Left: Dressage = Senior: Sarah Brown and Carrie / Junior: Rose Chugg-Martin and Archie
Middle: Jumping = Senior: Jodie Powell and Gracie / Junior: Jess Mothersole and Smurph
Right: Combined Events = Senior: Sue Peckham and Freddie / Junior: Rose Chugg-Martin and Archie
Left: Dressage = Senior: Sarah Brown and Carrie / Junior: Rose Chugg-Martin and Archie
Middle: Jumping = Senior: Jodie Powell and Gracie / Junior: Jess Mothersole and Smurph
Right: Combined Events = Senior: Sue Peckham and Freddie / Junior: Rose Chugg-Martin and Archie
Left: Junior 1st to 15th and OVERALL WINNER Rose Chugg-Martin and Archie
Right: Senior 1st to 15th and OVERALL WINNER Jodie Powell and Gracie
To find out where you came in the 2024 Leagues, click HERE
Right: Senior 1st to 15th and OVERALL WINNER Jodie Powell and Gracie
To find out where you came in the 2024 Leagues, click HERE
NOT PICTURED
E-Riders Sash and Rosette: Emma Cooper and Alfie
Area Team Managers Award: Sophie Toole
E-Riders Sash and Rosette: Emma Cooper and Alfie
Area Team Managers Award: Sophie Toole
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26th January 2025: MHRC Lallemand Dressage Championships
Our postponed 2024 Championships took place amongst some wet and windy weather. A huge Thank You to everyone who took part and to those who gave up their day to help. A bit shout out to our sponsor LALLEMAND ANIMAL NUTRITION who provided tubs of their new product EquiFresh for 1st place and a little prize for every entrant. |
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INTRO CHAMPION: Alex Ross and Silver Casey
INTRO RESERVE: Sue Peckham and Paddy PRELIM CHAMPION: Katie Baker and RTS Jayne PRELIM RESERVE: Alex Ross and Silver Casey |
NOVICE CHAMPION: Sarah-Jane Enston and Prince de Bersy
NOVICE RESERVE: Sarah Brown and Carrie ELEMENTARY CHAMPION: Emma Horton Smith and Albert ELEMENTAY RESERVE: Sarah Brown and Carrie |
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6th January 2024: BRC Winter Show Jumping Championships
BRC have released the list of qualifications and wildcards for the first Championships of 2025. Congratulations to all our members who have qualified.
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29th December 2024: Fun Team Show Jumping @ Allens Hill
We had great fun at the last competition of the year, with a fantastic 9 teams taking part.
We had great fun at the last competition of the year, with a fantastic 9 teams taking part.
- 60cm team was 2nd, with Eliza Trapp 4th and Jess Spanswick 5th.
- 70cm teams were 3rd, 4th and 5th, with Jodie Powell 2nd, Heather Ridley 3rd and Eliza Trapp 4th.
- 80cm teams were 1st, 5th and 6th, with Beth Mussell-Evans 1st, Katie Spanswick 2nd, Jodie Powell 4th and Sue Peckham 5th
- 90 team was 1st, with Sue Moger 2nd and Lottie Gilderson 4th
Camilla and Teddy
6th December 2024: BRC Christmas Cracker
Congratulations to Camilla Esling on Teddy and Zoe Hockley on Shaun, who won their classes in the British Riding Clubs Christmas Online Dressage Competition. Along with Emma Cartright and Tracey Cameron, their team came 3rd out of the 90 teams entered from clubs across the country.
Congratulations to Camilla Esling on Teddy and Zoe Hockley on Shaun, who won their classes in the British Riding Clubs Christmas Online Dressage Competition. Along with Emma Cartright and Tracey Cameron, their team came 3rd out of the 90 teams entered from clubs across the country.
November 2024: E-Riders Online Dressage
Congratulations to Ellie Watkins on Bedazzled, who won the Intro Riding Club class this month.
Congratulations to Ellie Watkins on Bedazzled, who won the Intro Riding Club class this month.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WILDCARD ENTRIES FOR THE MHRC DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024
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10th November 2024: MHRC Show Jumping
Congratulations to everyone who came along to our show and congratulations to our class winners: |
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NOVICE 50: Isla Milliken and Gummy Bear
NOVICE 60: Emily Watkins and Bedazzled OPEN 60: Holly Mothersole and Rocky |
OPEN 70: Olivia Kinahan and Elliott
OPEN 80: Jess Mothersole and Smurph OPEN 90: Jess Mothersole and Smurph |
Stella and Evron
2nd November 2024: Area 18 Dressage to Music Qualifier
It was a fantastic five competing at Bromyard for the club, with everyone getting placed in their respective classes. Huge congratulations to Emma Wilesmith, who won the Novice, and Stella Bunn who won the Advanced Medium classes. Both qualify for the BRC Winter Dressage Championships 2025.
It was a fantastic five competing at Bromyard for the club, with everyone getting placed in their respective classes. Huge congratulations to Emma Wilesmith, who won the Novice, and Stella Bunn who won the Advanced Medium classes. Both qualify for the BRC Winter Dressage Championships 2025.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS QUALIFIED FOR THE MHRC DRESSGE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024
Tracey and Foxy
27th October 2024: Area 18 Novice Dressage Qualifier
It was off to Hartpury for the latest Area 18 qualifier, with MHRC represented by three senior teams and five individuals. Huge congratulations to Tracey Cameron, who was second in the Intro 3 class and qualifies for the BRC Dressage Championship 2025.
It was off to Hartpury for the latest Area 18 qualifier, with MHRC represented by three senior teams and five individuals. Huge congratulations to Tracey Cameron, who was second in the Intro 3 class and qualifies for the BRC Dressage Championship 2025.
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20th October 2024: MHRC Dressage
Well done to everyone who took part in our Dressage competition, and Congratulations to our class winners: INTRO 2 (2024): Ellie Kennedy and Gettagottagetaway PRELIM 2 (2024): Sarah Gilderson and Capricorn PRELIM 3 (2024): Natalie Smith and Zulu Natal NOVICE 1 (2024): Luan Crawford and Merkur PYO NOVICE 2 (2024) or ELEMENTARY 42 (2008): Luan Crawford and Merkur |
Ellie and Gettagottagetaway
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12th and 13th October 2024: Area 18 Show Jumping Qualifier
A fab start to MHRC's 2025 Championship campaign - Heather Ridley qualified for the Senior 70 and Jessie Mothersole for the Junior 80 by winning their individual classes at Lincomb. We also had three teams qualify - Oscar Toole, Holly Mothersole, Lilly Mitchell and Olivia Kinahan in the Junior 70; Beth Mussell-Evans, Sue Peckham and Natalie Smith in the Senior 80; and Sophie Toole, Jessie Mothersole, Megan Horbury and Esme Ruff in the Mixed 90. Congratulations to everyone who took part.
A fab start to MHRC's 2025 Championship campaign - Heather Ridley qualified for the Senior 70 and Jessie Mothersole for the Junior 80 by winning their individual classes at Lincomb. We also had three teams qualify - Oscar Toole, Holly Mothersole, Lilly Mitchell and Olivia Kinahan in the Junior 70; Beth Mussell-Evans, Sue Peckham and Natalie Smith in the Senior 80; and Sophie Toole, Jessie Mothersole, Megan Horbury and Esme Ruff in the Mixed 90. Congratulations to everyone who took part.
5th and 6th October 2024: British Riding Clubs Combined Championships
The last BRC Champs of the year and MHRC were represented by 6 member, who all won a rosette across their various classes. Our Senior team were 9th, with Beth Mussell-Evans winning an individual 4th and 10th, Sue Peckham 10th, Flora Gittins 9th, Caroline Bates 8th and Jodie Powell a 4th and a 3rd.
The last BRC Champs of the year and MHRC were represented by 6 member, who all won a rosette across their various classes. Our Senior team were 9th, with Beth Mussell-Evans winning an individual 4th and 10th, Sue Peckham 10th, Flora Gittins 9th, Caroline Bates 8th and Jodie Powell a 4th and a 3rd.
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29th September 2024: MHRC Open Show Jumping
Thank you to everyone who came along to our fun jumping show. Congratulations to our class winners: 50cm: Diane Symonds on Jeeves Novice 60cm: Alison Young on Treaslea Blue 60cm: Alison Young on Treslea Blue 70cm: Lily Mitchell on Ruby 80cm: Oscar Toole on Millie 90cm: Sarah Brown on Carrie | ||
19th September 2024: Blenheim International Horse Trials Riding Club Challenge
Huge congratulations to our team of Megan Harper, Helen Keats, Julie Jeffes and Sue Moger who were placed 6th out of 44 teams in the 90cm Riding Club Challenge.
Huge congratulations to our team of Megan Harper, Helen Keats, Julie Jeffes and Sue Moger who were placed 6th out of 44 teams in the 90cm Riding Club Challenge.
Jess and her rossies
8th September 2024: Mercian Arena Eventing
Well done to everyone who competed in the Arena Eventing at Gracelands. Our teams came 2nd and 5th in the 50/60cm class and 4th and 5th in the 70/80cm class. We also took the individual top spot in three out of the four classes, with Sue Peckham winning the 50cm, Jess Spanswick the 60cm and Heather Ridley the 70cm.
Well done to everyone who competed in the Arena Eventing at Gracelands. Our teams came 2nd and 5th in the 50/60cm class and 4th and 5th in the 70/80cm class. We also took the individual top spot in three out of the four classes, with Sue Peckham winning the 50cm, Jess Spanswick the 60cm and Heather Ridley the 70cm.
7th September 2024: Moreton Show Arena Eventer Challenge
Congratulations to Rose Chugg-Martin, Jessie Mothersole, Oscar Toole and Helen Keats, who represented the club at Moreton Show and came 9th overall and were the 3rd highest placed riding club team.
Congratulations to Rose Chugg-Martin, Jessie Mothersole, Oscar Toole and Helen Keats, who represented the club at Moreton Show and came 9th overall and were the 3rd highest placed riding club team.
31st August to 1st September 2024: BRC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The club had an amazing weekend at Lincoln, with 19 members representing MHRC across the two days. Out of the 10 teams that we sent, we were 8th in the Junior Dressage and Senior Prelim Dressage, 6th in Junior Riding Test, 4th in the Senior Style Jumping, 3rd in the Junior Style Jumping and 2nd in the Junior 80 Show Jumping. But the stars of the weekend were our Senior 80 Show Jumping team of Pip Webster, Beth Mussell-Evans, Lauren Philpotts and Megan Horbury, who were crowned 2024 CHAMPIONS. Also huge congratulations to Sophie Toole, who won the Senior Style Jumping Championship. Julie Jeffes was Reserve Champion in the Senior 90 and Oscar Toole Reserve Champion of the Junior 80. A full list of results will be published in the September newsletter.
The club had an amazing weekend at Lincoln, with 19 members representing MHRC across the two days. Out of the 10 teams that we sent, we were 8th in the Junior Dressage and Senior Prelim Dressage, 6th in Junior Riding Test, 4th in the Senior Style Jumping, 3rd in the Junior Style Jumping and 2nd in the Junior 80 Show Jumping. But the stars of the weekend were our Senior 80 Show Jumping team of Pip Webster, Beth Mussell-Evans, Lauren Philpotts and Megan Horbury, who were crowned 2024 CHAMPIONS. Also huge congratulations to Sophie Toole, who won the Senior Style Jumping Championship. Julie Jeffes was Reserve Champion in the Senior 90 and Oscar Toole Reserve Champion of the Junior 80. A full list of results will be published in the September newsletter.
18th August 2024: MHRC Dressage
Well done to everyone who came along to our Dressage competition and congratulations to our class winners.
Well done to everyone who came along to our Dressage competition and congratulations to our class winners.
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INTRO 1 (2024): Alex Ross and Silver Casey
PRELIM 1 (2024): Jodie Powell and Grace PRELIM 2 (2024): Jodie Powell and Grace NOVICE 27 (2007): Sarah Brown and Carrie PYO Novice 28 (2008) / Elementary 49 (2006): Sarah Brown and Carrie |
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17th August 2024: South West and Wales Riding Clubs Championship
Congratulation to our two teams who qualified for the Championships at Hartpury. Stephanie Bateman came 5th individually in the dressage, with Julie Jeffes 4th in the 90cm Show Jumping. But stars of the day were the SJ team of Julie, Beth Mussell-Evans, Sue Moger and Sarah Brown, who were crowned CHAMPIONS after an afternoon of stiff competition.
Congratulation to our two teams who qualified for the Championships at Hartpury. Stephanie Bateman came 5th individually in the dressage, with Julie Jeffes 4th in the 90cm Show Jumping. But stars of the day were the SJ team of Julie, Beth Mussell-Evans, Sue Moger and Sarah Brown, who were crowned CHAMPIONS after an afternoon of stiff competition.
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11th August 2024: MHRC Showjumping
Another fun morning jumping at Hillview. Congratulations to our class winners |
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50cm: Olivia Joels and Tinsel
Novice 60cm: Lottie Gilderson and Nugget
Open 60cm: Evie Cooke and Stanley
70cm: Samantha Jones and Oarehouse Laura
80cm: Samantha Jones and Oarehouse Laura
90cm: Jasmine Hemming and Invito
Novice 60cm: Lottie Gilderson and Nugget
Open 60cm: Evie Cooke and Stanley
70cm: Samantha Jones and Oarehouse Laura
80cm: Samantha Jones and Oarehouse Laura
90cm: Jasmine Hemming and Invito
2nd to 4th August 2024: British Riding Clubs Horse Trials Championships
Congratulations to our 8 members who qualified for and successfully competed at the Horse Trials Qualifier at Swalcliffe. And a huge THANK YOU to all our volunteers who gave up time to fence judge on our behalf.
Our Mixed 70 Team of Sue Peckham, Beth Mussell-Evans, Holly Mothersole and Jo Jeynes came 7th, with Sue coming 5th individually. Our Junior 80 team of Rose Chugg-Martin, Jess Mothersole and Katie Spanswick were 2nd, with Rose 8th and Jess 3rd. Lottie Gilderson competed as an individual in the 100 and came 6th.
Congratulations to our 8 members who qualified for and successfully competed at the Horse Trials Qualifier at Swalcliffe. And a huge THANK YOU to all our volunteers who gave up time to fence judge on our behalf.
Our Mixed 70 Team of Sue Peckham, Beth Mussell-Evans, Holly Mothersole and Jo Jeynes came 7th, with Sue coming 5th individually. Our Junior 80 team of Rose Chugg-Martin, Jess Mothersole and Katie Spanswick were 2nd, with Rose 8th and Jess 3rd. Lottie Gilderson competed as an individual in the 100 and came 6th.
Juniors Katie, Jess and Holly with their impressive haul of rosettes!
21st July 2024: Area 18 Dressage and Riding Test Qualifier
A massive undertaking by the club to run this qualifier - a huge thank you to everyone involved.
We also smashed the ridden side, with MHRC winning the Senior Prelim Dressage, Senior Open Dressage, Junior Dressage, Junior Riding Test, Senior Riding Test and the Pairs classes, with all 6 teams qualifying for the BRC National Championships at Lincoln. MHRC teams were also 2nd and 3rd in the Senior Prelim competition, earning qualification for the SWWRC Championships at Hartpury.
A massive undertaking by the club to run this qualifier - a huge thank you to everyone involved.
We also smashed the ridden side, with MHRC winning the Senior Prelim Dressage, Senior Open Dressage, Junior Dressage, Junior Riding Test, Senior Riding Test and the Pairs classes, with all 6 teams qualifying for the BRC National Championships at Lincoln. MHRC teams were also 2nd and 3rd in the Senior Prelim competition, earning qualification for the SWWRC Championships at Hartpury.
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Caroline and Smokey
14th July 2024: Area 18 Combined Training Qualifier
Well done to our riders who traveled to Cleeve Prior for the CT qualifier. Our Senior team of Sue Peckham, Jodie Powell, Annitta Engel and Beth Mussell-Evans were 3rd after all four members were placed either 3rd or 4th in their respective classes. Our Individual Junior riders Katie Spanswick and Flora Gittins won their classes, gaining qualification for the BRC Combined Championships. And Caroline Bates came 2nd in her class.
Well done to our riders who traveled to Cleeve Prior for the CT qualifier. Our Senior team of Sue Peckham, Jodie Powell, Annitta Engel and Beth Mussell-Evans were 3rd after all four members were placed either 3rd or 4th in their respective classes. Our Individual Junior riders Katie Spanswick and Flora Gittins won their classes, gaining qualification for the BRC Combined Championships. And Caroline Bates came 2nd in her class.
14th July 2024: Mercian Dressage and Showing
A fab day at Frampton, with our Dressage teams coming 2nd and 4th and our Showing teams 1st and 2nd. Five members won their individual classes: Bonnie Bowness - Intro A; Alex Ross Prelim 1 and Ridden Hunter; Mollie Farney - Ridden Riding Club; Rose Chugg-Martin - Ridden Coloured. Rose and Alex then went on to be crowned Ridden Showing Champion and Reserve.
A fab day at Frampton, with our Dressage teams coming 2nd and 4th and our Showing teams 1st and 2nd. Five members won their individual classes: Bonnie Bowness - Intro A; Alex Ross Prelim 1 and Ridden Hunter; Mollie Farney - Ridden Riding Club; Rose Chugg-Martin - Ridden Coloured. Rose and Alex then went on to be crowned Ridden Showing Champion and Reserve.
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