16th April 2022: Congratulations to our Junior Combined Training Team of Gabriella Thomas, Rose Chugg-Martin and Oliver Hooper, who all won their classes at the Area CT Qualifier, meaning the team is off to the Championships in May.
10th April 2022: Our first fun Jumping show of the year was great, with fantastic weather and some brilliant laughs in good company. Congratulations to our class winners: 50cm = Ellie Watkins and Areley / Novice 60cm = Kiara Claeys and Milan Van't Flieren / Open 60cm = Louise Wild and Chubby / 70cm = Jodie Powell and Gracie / 80cm = Victoria Wild and Chubby / 90cm = Esme Ruff and Lucy / 1m = Esme Ruff and Lucy
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26th to 27th March 2022: Three club members headed off to the BRC NOVICE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS and did a great job representing the club. Sara Stephenson on Lliedi Susan competed in the Senior Dressage and Esther Bowness on Blackwater Grey Lady in the Senior 80 Jumping. Isabella Thomas on Paddy, was our only Junior and came 6th overall in one of her Dressage classes.
27th March 2022: Congratulations to Isabella Thomas, who won both her classes at the Area 18 Online Intermediate Dressage qualifier, and will be heading off to the Championship in April.
Jodie, Rose and Chris
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13th March 2022:
A huge congratulations to our 70 Arena Eventing Team, who attended the BRC ARENA EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIPS. The team of Faye Green on Tempest Peaches, Jodie Powell on Glencorran Grace, Chris Esling on HalfnHalf and Rose Chugg-Martin on Tregaire Tiger Lily, did a fantastic job at the national championship to come 9th Overall. |
Esther and Polly at a recent clinic
5th and 6th March 2022:
A brilliant weekend for the club competing at the Area 18 Winter Show Jumping Qualifier. Our 90 team were 2nd, just missing out on a place at the championships. There were individual places for Camilla Esling, Esther Bowness, Nikki Collins and Holly Chivers. Esther qualifies for the 80 Championship as an individual, and Holly has been invited to make up an Area 18 Team for the 110 Championship.
A brilliant weekend for the club competing at the Area 18 Winter Show Jumping Qualifier. Our 90 team were 2nd, just missing out on a place at the championships. There were individual places for Camilla Esling, Esther Bowness, Nikki Collins and Holly Chivers. Esther qualifies for the 80 Championship as an individual, and Holly has been invited to make up an Area 18 Team for the 110 Championship.
3rd March 2022:
Congratulations to our riders who took part in the February E-Riders Online Dressage Riding Club Leagues. Sarah Harker and Rosebud won the Prelim class, with a 5th for Laura Bennett and Sadie in the Elementary.
This was the last month of the Winter Riding Club League, and once again MHRC did amazingly well to come 3rd, just behind East Mendip and Solent Riding Clubs.
We also took some top 10 places in the four individual Leagues:
7th Intro = Emma Cooper and It’s All About Alfie
2nd Prelim = Sarah Harker and Rosebud
8th Prelim = Laura Bennet and It’s All About Me
5th Novice = Caroline Bates and Smokey Joe
6th Novice and 4th Elementary = Laura Bennett and Lematon Sunshine Sadie
Congratulations to our riders who took part in the February E-Riders Online Dressage Riding Club Leagues. Sarah Harker and Rosebud won the Prelim class, with a 5th for Laura Bennett and Sadie in the Elementary.
This was the last month of the Winter Riding Club League, and once again MHRC did amazingly well to come 3rd, just behind East Mendip and Solent Riding Clubs.
We also took some top 10 places in the four individual Leagues:
7th Intro = Emma Cooper and It’s All About Alfie
2nd Prelim = Sarah Harker and Rosebud
8th Prelim = Laura Bennet and It’s All About Me
5th Novice = Caroline Bates and Smokey Joe
6th Novice and 4th Elementary = Laura Bennett and Lematon Sunshine Sadie
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2nd February 2022:
Congratulations to our riders who took part in the January E-Riders Online Dressage Riding Club Leagues. Laura Bennett and Sadie won the Elementary Class, while Sarah Harker and Rose were 2nd in the Prelim. There was also a 5th place for Suzanne Lidbetter and Rosie in the Intro and a 6th for Caroline Bates and Smokey in the Novice.
Congratulations to our riders who took part in the January E-Riders Online Dressage Riding Club Leagues. Laura Bennett and Sadie won the Elementary Class, while Sarah Harker and Rose were 2nd in the Prelim. There was also a 5th place for Suzanne Lidbetter and Rosie in the Intro and a 6th for Caroline Bates and Smokey in the Novice.
28th January 2022:
Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM. We had a great evening - good food, fun company and some great raffle prizes. Congratulations to our 2021 Award Winners:
Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM. We had a great evening - good food, fun company and some great raffle prizes. Congratulations to our 2021 Award Winners:
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Committee Cup: Rose Chugg-Martin
Achievers Cup: Holly Chivers Club Support: Sara Stephenson Progression Shield: Racqui Campbell-Hill Progression Cup: Gabriella Thomas Chairman’s Cup: Jodie Powell Midas Cup: Roo (owned by Lou Cole) Lofty Cup: Caroline Bates Outstanding Performance at Area: Esther Bowness Outstanding Performance at Mercian: Pip Webster |
Pepper Pot Points Leagues
Team Player Award: Suzanne Lidbetter Senior Overall Winner: Camilla Esling and Black Magick Junior Overall Winner: Isabella Thomas and Paddy Senior Dressage: Camilla Esling and Black Magick Junior Dressage: Isabella Thomas and Paddy Senior Jumping: Pip Webster and Flashman’s Lad Junior Jumping: Elinor Lloyd and Cila Senior Combined Events: Natalie Smith and Cocoa Bean & Pip Webster and Flashman’s Lad Junior Combined Events: Rose Chugg-Martin and Tregaire Tiger LIly |
Louise Carter and Oliver
2nd January 2022:
We had a bit of fun jumping at Allens Hill, with 26 members taking part in their team competition. The Malvern Maltesers and Malvern Mules were 5th in the 60cm and 90cm respectively, with the Malvern Marshmallows 6th in the 70cm. But the Malvern Mustangs were on top form to win the 80cm class. There were also individual 2nd and 4th to Esther Bowness, and a 4th to Lottie Gilderson.
We had a bit of fun jumping at Allens Hill, with 26 members taking part in their team competition. The Malvern Maltesers and Malvern Mules were 5th in the 60cm and 90cm respectively, with the Malvern Marshmallows 6th in the 70cm. But the Malvern Mustangs were on top form to win the 80cm class. There were also individual 2nd and 4th to Esther Bowness, and a 4th to Lottie Gilderson.
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18th December 2021: Our Dressage series came to an end with our Championship show and we had great Christmassy fun all day. A huge congratulations to all our winners - full results can be found HERE
2nd December 2021: We had another good month in the E-Riders Online Dressage League, with Laura Bennett winning both the Novice and Elementary classes. A full list of results can be found in the newsletter.
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7th November 2021: Our first Members Only Jumping Show at Hillview Arena was great fun and it was great to see so many members coming along to compete in such a relaxed environment. Huge Congratulations to our class winners:
50cm Cross-Poles: Elinor Lloyd and Cila Novice 60cm: Elinor Lloyd and Cila Open 60cm: Jenny Young and Blue 70cm: Camilla Esling and Bertis 80cm: Pip Webster and Lad 90cm: Annabel McCourt and Rio 1m: Annabel McCourt and Rio |
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Laura Bennett and Sadie
31st October 2021: Congratulations to Laura Bennett and Lematon Sunshine Sadie, who won the E-Riders Online Novice Riding Club class. MHRC are currently 3rd in the Winter RC League.
Jess and Nicky
24th October 2021: Congratulations to everyone who competed at the Area 18 Winter Dressage qualifier at Hartpury. We had four Senior teams and a smattering of individuals throughout the long day. The Malvern Roses of Camilla Esling, Sara Stephenson, Jess Nevin and Megan Harper, just missed out on a Championship qualification by coming 3rd. Our highest placed individual was Isabella Thomas, who won her Prelim class and does qualify.
Sara and Suzy
10th October 2021: We held our last qualifier in the 2021 Dressage series, and it was a busy day with a record number of entrants. Congratulations to everyone who took part, but especially to our 7 class winners:
INTRO A Restricted: Grace Jenkins and The Lion Queen
INTRO A Open: Lou Cole and Roo
PRELIM 2 Restricted: Oliver Hooper and Blue Suede Shoes
PRELIM 2 Open: Sara Stephenson and Lliedi Susan
PRELIM 12: Isabella Thomas and Paddy
NOVICE 28: Jessica Blake and Charlottes Web
PYO NOVICE/ELEMENTARY: Katie Spitzmaul and Lord Roflow
INTRO A Restricted: Grace Jenkins and The Lion Queen
INTRO A Open: Lou Cole and Roo
PRELIM 2 Restricted: Oliver Hooper and Blue Suede Shoes
PRELIM 2 Open: Sara Stephenson and Lliedi Susan
PRELIM 12: Isabella Thomas and Paddy
NOVICE 28: Jessica Blake and Charlottes Web
PYO NOVICE/ELEMENTARY: Katie Spitzmaul and Lord Roflow
3rd October 2021: Huge well done to Camilla Esling and Bertie, who represened the club at the BRC Dressage to Music Championships.
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Faye and Peaches
25th September 2021: We had a great day at the Area 18 Arena Eventing qualifier, with our 70cm team of Chris Esling, Faye Green, Jodie Powell and Rose Chugg-Martin winning the class and gaining qualification for the 2022 Championships.
Pip and Lad
18th September 2021: A fantastic day at the Mercian Arena Eventing, with our 70 teams coming 1st and 2nd, with individual places for Natalie Smith and Rose Chugg-Martin. And our 80 team were 4th, with a 3rd for Pip Webster.
Juniors Gabriella, Isabella and Rose.
4th and 5th September 2021: BRC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: The club had a fabulous weekend at Lincoln, with Seniors and Juniors competing on both days. A huge achievement just to qualify, the added bonus was bringing back some ribbons:
Isabella Thomas = 2nd Junior Riding Test
Rose Chugg-Martin = 4th Junior Intro and 9th Junior Riding Test
Junior Riding Test = Team 8th
Caroline Bates = 10th Senior Intro
Vickie Watkins = 2nd Senior Open Dressage
Holly Chivers = 2nd Senior Open Dressage and 5th Senior Riding Test
Isabella Thomas = 2nd Junior Riding Test
Rose Chugg-Martin = 4th Junior Intro and 9th Junior Riding Test
Junior Riding Test = Team 8th
Caroline Bates = 10th Senior Intro
Vickie Watkins = 2nd Senior Open Dressage
Holly Chivers = 2nd Senior Open Dressage and 5th Senior Riding Test
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Zoe Ryan and Fug Bug
22nd August 2021: More Mercian success, with our 60/70cm Hunter Trial team of Jo Jeynes, Jodie Powell, Chris Esling and Caroline Bates winning the class, as did our 80cm Style Jumping Team of Pip Webster, Chris Esling, Jo Jaynes and Allison Haynes. Our 80/90cm Hunter Trial team were placed 4th, and their were lots of individual places too. Check out the newsletter for a full report.
8th August 2021: Congratulations to our 70cm Combined Training Team of Rose Chugg-Martin, Natalie Smith and Pip Webster, who won the Mercian Competition at Gracelands. Members Allison Haynes and Sue Peckham joined with Wyvern RC to form a mixed 80cm team and they came 4th. A fab result all round.
Jodie and Trixie
6th to 8th August 2021: MHRC had a fab weekend at the BRC Horse Trials Championships at Swalcliffe. Our Senior 80 team of Jodie Powell, Esther Bowness, Julie Jeffes and Louise Revill were placed 10th, while Holly Chivers was 8th individually in the Open 100.
1st August 2021: Our first club FUN DAY was a great success. Held at Valley View Ranch, we had three great instructors (Jo Winfield, Lucy Goodman and Richard Evans) on hand to keep us on our toes, while breaking at lunch for a fabulous spread. See the August Newsletter for a full report and check out our Facebook page for photos from the day.
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July 2021: Congratulations to Luan Crawford, Isabella Thomas and Sarah Harker, who all won their classes in this month's E-Rider Online Dressage RC competition.
18th July 2021: We had a rather epic day at the Area Dressage qualifier at Ludlow. Loads of placings and personal bests, but a HUGE list of members who have now qualified for the National Championships in September:
- Senior Riding Test Team (Esther Bowness, Camilla Esling, Holly Chivers and Jodie Powell)
- Junior Riding Test Team (Isabella Thomas, Gabriella Thomas and Rose Chugg-Martin)
- Senior Individuals: Caroline Bates, Jo Jeynes, Vickie Watkins and Holly Chivers
- Junior Individuals: Isabella Thomas, Gabriella Thomas and Rose Chugg-Martin
Sue and Mai
11th July 2021: Congratulations to our Mercian Dressage to Music team of Camilla Esling, Sara Stephenson and Suzanne Lidbetter, who all came 4th in their classes and secured team 5th.
10th July: MHRC OPEN DRESSAGE SHOW: We had a lovely day at Hillview Arena for our dressage show. Once again, MHRC members took the top spot in all 6 classes - a fantastic result.
INTRO C (Open): 1st Lou Cole and Roo
PRELIM 2 (Restricted): 1st Rose Chugg-Martin and Tregaire Tiger Lily
PRELIM 2 (Open): 1st Lydia Webster and Flashmans Lad
PRELIM 18: 1st Tracey Haines and Little Blue Paint Works
NOVICE 30: 1st Megan Harper and Strawberry Hill
ELEMENTARY 50: 1st Stella Bunn and Renkum Electric Zed
You can check out the full results HERE
INTRO C (Open): 1st Lou Cole and Roo
PRELIM 2 (Restricted): 1st Rose Chugg-Martin and Tregaire Tiger Lily
PRELIM 2 (Open): 1st Lydia Webster and Flashmans Lad
PRELIM 18: 1st Tracey Haines and Little Blue Paint Works
NOVICE 30: 1st Megan Harper and Strawberry Hill
ELEMENTARY 50: 1st Stella Bunn and Renkum Electric Zed
You can check out the full results HERE
Oliver and Elvis
4th July 2021: We had a great day at the Area Show Jumping Qualifier at Cleeve Prior. Our 70 team just missed out on qualification with a 2nd place. But our Junior rider, Oliver Hooper, smashed it to become individual winner of the 80 class and gets a trip to the Nationals.
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27th June 2021: Jo Jeynes, Jodie Powell, Camilla Esling and Lauren Philpotts made up a Senior team for the Area Style Jumping Qualifier. Lauren was 3rd overall, with the team coming 6th.
Esther and Polly
13th June 2021: Congratulations to our 80cm Senior Team of Jodie Powell, Julie Jeffes, Esther Bowness and Louise Revill, who won at the Area Horse Trials Qualifier and have qualified for the Championships in August. Joining them will be Holly Chivers, who was the overall winner of the 100cm class.
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MAY 2021: E-Riders Riding Club League: MHRC dominated the Prelim class this month, with our riders in the top 3 spots. Congratulations to Sarah Harker, who just pipped Laura Bennett and Kelly Hudson to the top spot.
23rd May AREA 18 Dressage to Music Qualifier: A huge congratulations to Jodie Powell and Trixie, who came 2nd in their class at the qualifier and have qualified for the Championships in October.
MHRC SHOWING SHOW: It was lovely to see so many people out and about at our Show on 16th May. The Mercian Team event was well attended, with 14 teams, but our MHRC team of Shellee Harris, Pip Webster, Suzanne Lidbetter and Sara Stephenson came top of the pack. For a full event report, check out our newsletter.
Shellee Harries and Billy: Mercian Champions
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Rose Chugg-Martin and Lily: Open Reserve Champions
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Thank you to Jess Photography for the photos of the day. Click on the logo to order your copies.
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BRC NATIONAL ONLINE DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIP: We had a massive amount of members representing the club at the new Online Championships - a huge well done to everyone who qualified and took part. There were lots of top 10 places for our members ...
Senior Novice Championships 2020
5th = Holly Chivers and Dripshill Dreammaker
10th = Luan Crawford and Merkur
Senior Intro Championships 2021
4th = Caroline Bates and Smokey Joe
Junior Novice Championships 2021
1st = Lottie Gilderson and Fortside Capri (and 2nd as part of the joint Area 18 Team)
8th = Isabella Thomas and Paddy
Junior Elementary Championship 2021
7th = Florence Bradbury and Sunnystone the Highwayman
Junior Intermediate Championships 2021
10th = Gabriella Thomas and Rafiki
Senior Novice Championships 2020
5th = Holly Chivers and Dripshill Dreammaker
10th = Luan Crawford and Merkur
Senior Intro Championships 2021
4th = Caroline Bates and Smokey Joe
Junior Novice Championships 2021
1st = Lottie Gilderson and Fortside Capri (and 2nd as part of the joint Area 18 Team)
8th = Isabella Thomas and Paddy
Junior Elementary Championship 2021
7th = Florence Bradbury and Sunnystone the Highwayman
Junior Intermediate Championships 2021
10th = Gabriella Thomas and Rafiki
25th April: Mercian Dressage: It was the first Mercian Team Event of the year, with MHRC represented by Jenny Young, Camilla Esling, Sara Stephenson and Sue Lidbetter. As a team, they came 5th overall, with Camilla coming 6th and Sara 1st in their arenas.
3rd April: MHRC OPEN DRESSAGE SHOW: We had a lovely day at Hillview Arena for the first competition of the year. MHRC members took the top spot in all 7 classes - a fantastic result.
INTRO B (Restricted): 1st Alison Young and Treslea Blue
INTRO B (Open): 1st Sadie Facchino and Cracker
PRELIM 7 (Restricted): 1st Sophie Hooper and Jubilee Express
PRELIM 7 (Open): 1st Claire Pollock and Donnie
PRELIM 13: 1st Isabella Thomas and Paddy
NOVICE 28: 1st Holly Chivers and Jester
ELEMENTARY 49: 1st Holly Chivers and Jester
You can check out the full results HERE
INTRO B (Restricted): 1st Alison Young and Treslea Blue
INTRO B (Open): 1st Sadie Facchino and Cracker
PRELIM 7 (Restricted): 1st Sophie Hooper and Jubilee Express
PRELIM 7 (Open): 1st Claire Pollock and Donnie
PRELIM 13: 1st Isabella Thomas and Paddy
NOVICE 28: 1st Holly Chivers and Jester
ELEMENTARY 49: 1st Holly Chivers and Jester
You can check out the full results HERE
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AREA 18 NOVICE JUNIOR & SENIOR INTRO ONLINE DRESSAGE QUALIFIERS: Congratulations to Caroline Bates and Lottie Gilderson, who both won their classes at the online Qualifier. We look forward to 'seeing' you all at the Online Championships.
You can check out the full results HERE |
Caroline Bates and Smokey Joe
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Laura Bennett and Sadie
AREA 18 INTERMEDIATE ONLINE DRESSAGE QUALIFIERS: Congratulations to Laura Bennet, Tiggy Manning and Florence Bradbury, who all won their classes at the online qualifier. Our Junior team of Tiggy Manning, Gabriella Thomas and Isabella Thomas were also declared the overall winners. We look forward to 'seeing' you all at the Online Championships.
You can check out the full results HERE
You can check out the full results HERE
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