Blenheim RC Challenge
Congratulations to our team of Megan Harper, Sue Peckham, Alex Harris and Holly Chivers, who took on the huge and twisty 100cm Challenge course at the International Horse Trials on 13th September. They ended up in a very respectable 13th place out of the 26 teams.
Mercian Two-Phase
Our Mercian team of Jo Jeynes, Allison Haynes, Esther Bowness and Lydia Burrows had a fun time at the Two-Phase competition at Sapey on 9th September. The team came 4th and there was an individual 3rd place for Allison
British Riding Clubs National Championships
The club had an amazing time at the 2018 Nationals - our most successful championships ever. Our Senior Open Dressage team was 3rd, our Senior 90 SJ team were 9th and our Junior 80 SJ team were 7th. But our Senior Riding Test Team of Jodie Powell, Rachel Sargeant, Tina Price and Steph Woolley couldn't be beaten and were crowned NATIONAL CHAMPIONS. There were lots of individual places across the weekend too and everyone had a fun time.
August Newsletter
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Car Boot
Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising effort. The car boot, tombola and cake stall was a great success and raised over £400 for club funds.
South West and Wales Regional Championships
Our Dressage Divas
The club had a great day at the Regionals, with two dressage teams and a jumping team taking part. Our team of Karen Withers, Rachel Sargeant, Megan Harper and Jodie Powell came 5th, with an overall win for Rachel.
Mercian Arena Eventing
Jo Jeynes and Emily Jane
Congratulations to our one and only team at the Arena Eventing. Chris Esling, Jo Jeynes, Sara Stephenson and Jodie Powell came 5th.
BRC Horse Trials Championships
Lottie and Lucky
Congratulations to Alex Riches, Esme Ruff and Lottie Gilderson, who did a fantastic job representing the club at the champs. Esme and Lottie, along with two riders from West Oxon, came 5th in the Junior 80 team event, and both won individual rossies too.
July Newsletter:
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Blenheim Selection Trial
Alex Harris
With the sad cancellation of our Eventer Challenge, we held an alternative selection trial for the riders and horses that wanted to be on the Blenheim RC Challenge team. Congratulations to Alex Harris, Megan Harper, Jodie Powell and Sue Peckham, who will make up the team, with Alex Riches in reserve.
June Newsletter:
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Mercian Dressage and Style Jumping
Chris Esling and Jake
MHRC were in top form at the end of June, winning the Dressage, 60cm Style and 70cm Style Team competitions. Congratulations to Megan Hay and Chris Esling, who both topped the individual places in both Style heights. A full report is in the June Newsletter.
Area Dressage to Music Qualifier
Julie and Ash
We had a lovely day watching the dancing ponies at the DTM qualifier at Summerhouse on 10th June. Our members had come up with some fabulous routines, but it was Julie Jeffes on Hedefield Ash and Steph Woolley on Freckleton Matador who won their classes and qualify for the championships in October. All the videos from the day can be viewed on our YouTube channel HERE
Area Dressage
Megan Harper and Strawberry Hill
A fantastic day at the Dressage, with our Open Senior and Senior Riding Test teams both winning and qualifying for the National Champs. There were lots of individual wins and 2nd places too, so plenty of chances for more MHRC members to join us in Lincoln. Check out the June newsletter for a full report.
May Newsletter
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THE BIG WEEKEND
A huge thank you to everyone who helped over our mammoth two day show at the end of May. It's a big effort by the whole club, but was also a great weekend that even the weather couldn't spoil.
Our Area SJ teams did amazingly well, with our Junior 70, Senior 70, Junior 80 and Senior 90 all winning and qualifying for the National Championships, along with a handful of individuals across the different heights.
Our Mercian Showing teams did brilliantly as well, coming 3rd, 6th and 7th in a strong field. And in the open showing members brought home plenty of rosettes, with William Hooper winning the Hunter Championship and Anna Robson in Reserve.
For a full report, check out the May newsletter - results sheets listed below.
Our Area SJ teams did amazingly well, with our Junior 70, Senior 70, Junior 80 and Senior 90 all winning and qualifying for the National Championships, along with a handful of individuals across the different heights.
Our Mercian Showing teams did brilliantly as well, coming 3rd, 6th and 7th in a strong field. And in the open showing members brought home plenty of rosettes, with William Hooper winning the Hunter Championship and Anna Robson in Reserve.
For a full report, check out the May newsletter - results sheets listed below.
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Mercian Show Jumping
Congratulations to our 70cm Show Jumping team of Chris Esling, Jodie Powell, Jo Jeynes and Jessica Breakwell, who won their class.
April Newsletter
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BRC Intermediate Winter Championships
It was a MHRC record, with three teams and two individuals competing over the weekend of the championships. Sadly, no team places, but Julie Jeffes was 4th and Victoria Gregg was 2nd and 10th on her two rides. Check out the next newsletter for a full report.
Mercian Eventer Challenge
It was a great start to the 2018 Mercian season, with MHRC teams coming 4th in the 70cm and winning the 60cm. There were a scattering of individual places too. For a full report, see the April newsletter.
BRC Novice Winter Championships
We had a lovely day in the sunshine at the Novice Winter Championships on 14th March and our Dressage riders did a brilliant job. No team place, but Julie Jeffes was individual 4th and Laura Bennett individual 2nd.
March Newsletter
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Winter Intermediate Dressage Qualifier
It was a MHRC first at the Area Dressage, with our teams coming 1st and 2nd ... and both qualifying for the championships in April! There were also individual wins for Amber Knott, Victoria Gregg, Anna Millington and Tine Price. For photos of the day, check out Facebook, and a full report will be in the next newsletter.
PHOTOS: (left) Our Winning Team - Julie, Megan, Anna and Camilla.
PHOTOS: (left) Our Winning Team - Julie, Megan, Anna and Camilla.
Winter Show Jumping Qualifier
The club had a great day at the first Area qualifier of the year, with 5 teams and a handful of individuals contesting the different heights. But our senior 100cm team came out top, winning their class and qualifying for the Intermediate Championships in April. For photos of the day, check out Facebook, and a full report will be in the next newsletter.
PHOTOS: (left) Our Winning Team - Alice, Laura and Cindie. (below) MHRC competitors
PHOTOS: (left) Our Winning Team - Alice, Laura and Cindie. (below) MHRC competitors
February Newsletter
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Interdressage February 2018
A fantastic set of results sees MHRC move to the top of the BRC ID league. Well done to everyone who took part, but especially to Katy Spicer, Suzanne Lidbetter, Camilla Esling, Jodie Powell, Steph Woolley, Amber Knott and Oliver Hooper, who all won their classes.
PHOTO: Camilla and Murphy
PHOTO: Camilla and Murphy
January Newsletter
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Interdressage January 2018
A big thank you to everyone who filmed their tests at home after the club filming day was cancelled. Congratulations to Suzanne Lidbetter who won the Walk, Trot and Canter class on Rosie, and to Caroline Bates, who won the Equi-Skills class on Smokey Joe.
AGM and PRESENTATION EVENING
Our AGM was held on 19th January and was a fantastic celebration of a fantastic year! There was great food, fun company and lots of speeches to enjoy, plus the all important presentation of the 2017 awards. For a full write-up of the event, check out the January newsletter.
Olly Hooper
Anna Robson
Sue Peckham
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Championship News
Congratulations to Laura Bennett, Liz Wise, Alex Riches, Jodie Powell and Julie Jeffes - we have received confirmation that they have qualified for the British Riding Club Novice Champions in the Dressage section.
December Newsletter
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Xmas Rally
Sue Lidbetter and Linda Medcalf = 1st and 2nd in the Fancy Dress class
There was lots of fun, laughter and rosettes galore at our end of year Xmas rally. Thank you to everyone who came along to support or help or just provide some food!
Interdressage December 2017
Katy and Tom, winners of the Intermediate Walk and Trot test.
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Another great month, but it was the ginger ninja's of Tom and Murphy who brought home the read rosettes for Camilla Esling, Katy Spicer and Tina Price. For a full report, check out the December newsletter.
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November Newsletter
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Interdressage November 2017
Ethan and Danny - winners of the BRC Junior Class
Congratulations to our riders competing in this months competition. Oliver Hooper was the star of the show, winning all four of his showing classes. There were also wins for Ethan and Amber Knott, both riding the lovely Pennal Zedan. For a full report, check out the November newsletter.
October Newsletter
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Interdressage October 2017
Sara and Suzy - winners of the BRC class
The first month of the Interdressage 2017/2018 league went fantastically well for the club, with an amazing 17 entries. The results were brilliant and have put us top of the leader board. There were individual wins for Sophie Hooper, Oliver Hooper and Sara Stephenson. A full round-up will appear in the October newsletter, but to check out the video entries, click HERE.
Area Novice Dressage Qualifier
Julie and Ash
It was a great day at Hartpury on 22nd October, with our teams coming 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Julie Jeffes and Hederfield Ash won the Novice section, and there were plenty of other rosettes in the individual classes. For a full report, check out the October newsletter.
Mercian Quiz
The last Mercian event of the year, was the quiz night on 10th October. The Malvern Reds of Caroline Bates, Camilla Esling, Lauran Jones and Jane Osborne came 3rd. This also meant that MHRC has retained the Mercian Cup for another year - well done everyone. For a full report, check out the October Newsletter.
BRC Dressage to Music Championships
Chris, Rita and Steph with all the bling!
Massive congratulations to Steph Woolley and Freckleton Matador, who were crowned Novice (0ts) DTM Champions at the beginning of November. To see their winning test and the exciting lap of honour, click HERE.
September Newsletter:
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Carl Hester Yard Visit
Alison and Karen meet NipTuck
We had a fantastic morning on 26th September, meeting Carl, Charlotte and a host of famous ponies. The demos were interesting and gave plenty of food for thought, and it was fascinating to see the different aged horses at their relevant level of training.
Mercian Hunter Trial
Jo and Princess - flying the 'spooky' fence
It was 1st, 2nd , 3rd for our teams at the Mercian Hunter Trial on 24th September at Frampton Court Estate - a fantastic end to the Mercian season. For more photos, check out Facebook and read the full report in the September newsletter.
Mercian Dressage to Music
Jane and Zonda - 6th in the Intro section
We sent one team to the DTM competition on 17th September and they did amazingly well, finishing off the day in 6th place. To see videos of all the test, click HERE
Blenheim International Horse Trials: RC Challenge
Jodie and Trixie out on course
We had a lovely time at the International horse trials on 14th September, with our 90cm Challenge Team ending up on a lovely low score of 9.2, putting them in 13th place out of 46 teams.
British Riding Clubs National Championships
Champions - Sarah, Julie, Sara and Lydia
The club had an amazing time at the National Championships, where our senior 70cm Show Jumping team of Lydia Burrows, Julie Jeffes, Sarah Bowness and Sara Stephenson were crowned NATIONAL CHAMPIONS.
Steph Woolley was also Novice Riding Test Champion, plus there was a 4th for Sophie Hooper in the Senior Style Jumping, and a 4th for Amber Knott in the Junior Style Jumping.
For a full report, check out the September newsletter.
Steph Woolley was also Novice Riding Test Champion, plus there was a 4th for Sophie Hooper in the Senior Style Jumping, and a 4th for Amber Knott in the Junior Style Jumping.
For a full report, check out the September newsletter.
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