28th May 2023: Area 18 Show Jumping Qualifier
A busy day at the qualifier for the club and TWO tense jump-offs for our teams. Huge congratulations to Jodie Powell and Holly Chivers, who qualify for the National Championships as individuals. They will be joined by our 80cm team of Jo Jeynes, Sue Peckham, Julie Jeffes and Beth Evans. |
27th May 2023: MHRC Open Dressage Series
We had beautiful weather for the first show in the 2023 series. Well done to everyone who took part and congratulations to our class winners: INTRO A RESTRICTED: Zoe Hockley and Shaun INTRO A OPEN: (joint) Julia Fletcher and Misty / Caroline Rees and Fred PRELIM 2 RESTRICTED: Katie Baker and RTS Jayne PRELIM 2 OPEN: Elinor Llloyd and Alan PRELIM 14: Camilla Esling and Black Magick NOVICE 28: Val Danahar and Lily PYO Novice 30/Elem 42: Val Danahar and Lily Remember to check out your LEAGUE places - the top 10 after our last qualifying show qualify for our Championship Show, sponsored by NAF. |
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21st May 2023: BRC Combined Championships
Congratulations to Rose Chugg-Martin, Katie Spanswick and Beth Evans, who represented the club on a National stage at the latest BRC Championships. Katie and Beth competed in the 80 Challenge - a course of SJ and XC fences on a grass arena - while Rose did the Junior Combined Training. Her and Lily did an amazing dressage test to lead the class from the start and after a lovely clear round over the Show Jumps, were crowned Champions. |

20th May 2023: Mercian Dressage to Music
The first Mercian team competition of the year went brilliantly for the club, with our teams being placed 1st and 4th. Individually, it was a clean sweep in the Prelim class, with Jodie Powell winning the class, Camilla Esling 2nd and Caroline Bates 3rd.
The first Mercian team competition of the year went brilliantly for the club, with our teams being placed 1st and 4th. Individually, it was a clean sweep in the Prelim class, with Jodie Powell winning the class, Camilla Esling 2nd and Caroline Bates 3rd.
9th April 2023: Area 18 Combined Training Qualifier
Thank you to everyone who helped us run the show at Allenshill, especially as it meant giving up your Easter Sunday. It was a great success and we had lots of positive comments about the day.
Our Junior Riders did brilliantly, with Katie Spanswick coming 2nd in her class, and Rose Chugg-Martin winning hers, so qualifies for the Championships next month. Sadly, no team place for our Seniors, but Beth Evans was 3rd individually in her class.
Thank you to everyone who helped us run the show at Allenshill, especially as it meant giving up your Easter Sunday. It was a great success and we had lots of positive comments about the day.
Our Junior Riders did brilliantly, with Katie Spanswick coming 2nd in her class, and Rose Chugg-Martin winning hers, so qualifies for the Championships next month. Sadly, no team place for our Seniors, but Beth Evans was 3rd individually in her class.

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March 2023: E-Riders Online Dressage League
The Winter Riding Club League came to an end in February and as a club MHRC came 3rd. There were some impressive individual places for our members too, with Ellie Watkins taking both 2nd and 3rd places in the Intro League on Arelay and Bedazzled; Ann Brennan 8th and Kelly Hudson 9th in the Prelim League; and Luan Crawford 3rd in the Elementary League.
March Results:
Intro 1b: 6th = Laura Buckle and Serafinas Gemini / 7th = (joint) Kelly Payne and Miss Ars Vivendi / Luan Crawford and Vinur / 8th = Ellie Watkins and Glasshard King Areley
Prelim 2b: 5th = Ellie Watkins and Glasshard King Areley / 6th = Kelly Hudson and Fronwen Gwyn / 10th = Ellie Watkins and Bedazzled
Novice 3b: 6th = Caroline Bates and Smokey Joe
Elementary 4a: 2nd = Luan Crawford and Merkur
The Winter Riding Club League came to an end in February and as a club MHRC came 3rd. There were some impressive individual places for our members too, with Ellie Watkins taking both 2nd and 3rd places in the Intro League on Arelay and Bedazzled; Ann Brennan 8th and Kelly Hudson 9th in the Prelim League; and Luan Crawford 3rd in the Elementary League.
March Results:
Intro 1b: 6th = Laura Buckle and Serafinas Gemini / 7th = (joint) Kelly Payne and Miss Ars Vivendi / Luan Crawford and Vinur / 8th = Ellie Watkins and Glasshard King Areley
Prelim 2b: 5th = Ellie Watkins and Glasshard King Areley / 6th = Kelly Hudson and Fronwen Gwyn / 10th = Ellie Watkins and Bedazzled
Novice 3b: 6th = Caroline Bates and Smokey Joe
Elementary 4a: 2nd = Luan Crawford and Merkur
4th and 5th March 2023: Area 18 Combined Challenge Qualifier
Huge CONGRATULATIONS to new Junior member Katie Spanswick, who won the Junior 80 class and qualifies for the Championship in May. Our 70, 80 and 90 teams were all placed, with Josie Hobbs, Beth Evans and Jodie Powell all winning individual places too. |

4th February 2023: Area 18 Intermediate Winter Dressage Qualifier
Well done to our team of Julie Jeffes, Caroline Bates, Faye Green and Sarah Limbrick, who took part in the first qualifier of the year. Although there was no team placing, Julie did brilliantly well to come 5th in the Elementary class.
Well done to our team of Julie Jeffes, Caroline Bates, Faye Green and Sarah Limbrick, who took part in the first qualifier of the year. Although there was no team placing, Julie did brilliantly well to come 5th in the Elementary class.
30th JANUARY 2023: MHRC DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
After bad weather scuppered our original date, we finally managed to hold our '2022' Dressage Championships. Sponsored by NAF, there were amazing prizes for 1st to 3rd, chocolates and HUGE rosettes for everyone who entered, plus beautiful sashes for the Champion & Reserve in each class. A huge well done to everyone who took part and CONGRATULATIONS to our class winners.
After bad weather scuppered our original date, we finally managed to hold our '2022' Dressage Championships. Sponsored by NAF, there were amazing prizes for 1st to 3rd, chocolates and HUGE rosettes for everyone who entered, plus beautiful sashes for the Champion & Reserve in each class. A huge well done to everyone who took part and CONGRATULATIONS to our class winners.
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ELEMENTARY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Champion & Overall League Winner: Sarah Garton-Jones and Lola
Reserve Champion: Val Danahar and Lily
27th JANUARY 2023: MHRC AGM & PRESENTATION EVENING
We had a fun night rounding off 2022 in style, with amazing food, fantastic company, fiendish quizzes and our famous raffle. Congratulations to everyone who won a Trophy:
We had a fun night rounding off 2022 in style, with amazing food, fantastic company, fiendish quizzes and our famous raffle. Congratulations to everyone who won a Trophy:
Area 18 100+Horse Trials:
Holly Chivers E-Riders: (joint) Sarah Harker and Rosebud Laura Bennett and Sadie Gangster Team Player Award: Suzanne Lidbetter The Committee Cup: Di Symonds The Chairman’s Cup: Rosee Chugg-Martin The Achievers Cup: Sue Peckham Club Support Shield: Will Hooper |
Progression Shield:
Helen Keats Progression Cup: Lauren Philpotts The Midas Cup: Jeeves (owned by Di Symonds) The Lofty Cup: Vickie Watkins The Mercian Cup: Camilla Esling The Area Cup: Holly Chivers |
PEPPER POT POINTS LEAGUE
SENIOR OVERALL: Camilla Esling JUNIOR OVERALL Rose Chugg-Martin SENIOR DRESSAGE: Camilla Esling JUNIOR DRESSAGE Isabella Thomas SENIOR JUMPING: Pip Webster JUNIOR JUMPING: Bonnie Bowness and Evie Gwillum SENIOR COMBINED EVENTS: Tiggy Manning JUNIOR COMBINED EVENTS: Rose Chugg-Martin |
Gorgeous Rosettes were also awarded to the top 15 horse/rider combinations in the Pepper Pot League:
SENIOR
Sarah Harker and Rosebud 175 Suzanne Lidbetter and Tileford Rosina 175 |
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30th December 2022: Congratulations to our teams who headed off to Allenshill for a bit of fun Christmas Jumping. All three teams were placed and there were individual ribbons for Helen Keats, Lydia Webster and Charlotte Treleaven.
6th November 2022: The weather was a bit of a challenge at the Area Arena Eventing Qualifier at Rectory Farm, but our riders rose to the challenge. Lots of team and individual places, but a special CONGRATULATIONS to Julie Jeffes and Barry, who won the 90 class and have gained our first qualification for the 2023 Championships.
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1st November 2022: Congratulations to our riders who took part in the E-Riders Online Dressage this month. There was a 2nd for Stephanie Bateman, a 6th for Ellie Watkins and a 7th for Ann Brennan.
29th October 2022: We had a fun day at our Halloween Jumping Show, with lots of trophies and rosettes on offer. Congratulations to our class winners:
50cm: Emma Taylor Newman and Rose Cross Pole Challenge: Alison Young and Blue Ride and Run: Bonnie Bowness and Fox 70cm: Charlotte Treleaven and Oscar 70-80cm Challenge: Annitta Engel and Vinny 80cm: Helen Keats and Jimmy 80-90cm Challenge: Helen Keats and Jimmy ![]()
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23rd October 2022: Well done to all our competitors who went to Hartpury for the Novice Winter Dressage Qualifier. Although no team placings this time, Jacquetta van Ufford was 6th individually, with Junior riders Rose Chugg-Martin winning two 3rds and Bonnie Bowness coming 4th.
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15th October 2022: The last of our 2022 Dressage qualifiers went really well and we were so lucky to have a gorgeous sunny day. Well done to everyone who competed and congratulations to our class winners:
Intro C Restricted: Ellie Watkins and Areley Intro C Open: Jodie Powell and Gracie
Prelim 7 Restricted: Tiggy Manning and Dash Prelim 7 Open: Lauren Philpotts and Bandit
Prelim 12 and Novice 24: Camilla Esling and Bertie PYO: Sarah Garton-Jones and Lola
Intro C Restricted: Ellie Watkins and Areley Intro C Open: Jodie Powell and Gracie
Prelim 7 Restricted: Tiggy Manning and Dash Prelim 7 Open: Lauren Philpotts and Bandit
Prelim 12 and Novice 24: Camilla Esling and Bertie PYO: Sarah Garton-Jones and Lola

16th September 2022: Congratulations to our teams who competed at the Mercian Arena Eventing. The 'Malvern Magicians' were 5th in the 60cm and the 'Malvern Miracles' won the 70cm.
17th September 2022: Well done to everyone who took part in our Members Only Jumping competition and to our class winners:
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50cm: Emily Watkins and Areley
Novice 60cm: Di Symonds and Jeeves Open 60cm: Louise Wild and Chubby 70cm: Victoria Wild and Chubby 80cm: Natalie Smith and Coco Bean 90cm: Susan Moger and Ballygill Bobby 1m: Susan Moger and Ballygill Bobby |
3rd and 4th September 2022: The club had a fab time at the BRC National Championships at Lincoln, represented by 'The Magnificent Seven' of Sue Peckham, Camilla Esling, Jodie Powell, Victoria Watkins, Holly Chivers, Isabella Thomas and Rose Chugg-Martin. Check out the September newsletter for a full round-up of the epic weekend.

28th August 2022: The club held a very successful Area 18 Dressage qualifier at Hillview - a huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to make it happen. Congratulations to our team of Camilla Esling, Jodie Powell, Tiggy Manning and Charlotte Trevelean, who won the event and qualify for the Championships in October. You can find the fill results HERE

20th August 2022: Well done to all our members who qualified for the South West and Wales Riding Club Championship at Hartpury. Although no team places, there was an individual 5th and 6th for Sue Peckham, and individual 9th for Lizzie Davidge in the Dressage.

31st July 2022: Congratulations to our team of three who represented the club at the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead. Julie Jeffes, Josie Hobbs and Lydia Webster competed in the BHS Jumping class and came a fabulous 10th out of 52 teams.
24th July 2022: Congratulations to our Dressage and our Showing team, who competed at the Mercian event at Frampton Estate. Both teams came 2nd, with everyone winning individual places too, including Sara Stephenson and Camilla Esling, who both won their dressage sections.
23rd July 2022: Thank you and well done to everyone who competed at our Dressage competition at Hillview Arena. Another great day. Congratulations to our class winners
INTRO B RESTRICTED: Bonnie Bowness and Mr Fox INTRO B OPEN: Jodie Powell and Grace
PRELIM 13 RESTRICTED: Stella Bunn and Everybody Rumble PRELIM 13 OPEN: Esme Ruff and Lucy
PRELIM 14 OPEN: Grace Arnold and Queenie NOVICE 27 OPEN: Esme Ruff and Lucy
ELEMENTARY 49 OPEN: Emma Wilesmith and Silk Path
For a full set of results, and updates to the league table, go HERE
INTRO B RESTRICTED: Bonnie Bowness and Mr Fox INTRO B OPEN: Jodie Powell and Grace
PRELIM 13 RESTRICTED: Stella Bunn and Everybody Rumble PRELIM 13 OPEN: Esme Ruff and Lucy
PRELIM 14 OPEN: Grace Arnold and Queenie NOVICE 27 OPEN: Esme Ruff and Lucy
ELEMENTARY 49 OPEN: Emma Wilesmith and Silk Path
For a full set of results, and updates to the league table, go HERE
17th July 2022: It was rosettes all round at the Dressage and Riding Test qualifier held at Sapey. All teams were placed, with our Junior riders qualifying for the BRC National Championships in both the Junior Dressage and the Junior Riding Test. Our two Senior Prelim teams and two Senior Riding Test teams qualified for the SWWRC Championships at Hartpury. There were loads of individual places too - check out the newsletter for a full report.

10th July 2022: A fantastic showing by our teams at the Horse Trials qualfier. Although no team places, Tiggy Manning was 6th in the 90cm and Holly Chivers won the 100+, gaining qualification to the Championships next month.
For older news, check out our newsletter archives from previous years:
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2021 Newsletter Archive.pdf |