4th SEPTEMBER 2020: Area Dressage to Music Qualifier
Congratulations to the three members who represented us at the Qualifier. Jodie Powell was 3rd, with both Megan Hay and Florence Bradbury winning and qualifying for the championships in October.
Congratulations to the three members who represented us at the Qualifier. Jodie Powell was 3rd, with both Megan Hay and Florence Bradbury winning and qualifying for the championships in October.
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JUNE 2020: BRC / NAF 5* VIRTUAL DRESSAGE COMPETITION
Congratulations to our two teams, who came 20th (out of 81 teams) and 40th (out of 69 teams) in the online Dressage competition run by the BRC. Special well done to Luan Crawford and Isabell Thomas, who were both 6th in their respective classes - a fantastic result.
Congratulations to our two teams, who came 20th (out of 81 teams) and 40th (out of 69 teams) in the online Dressage competition run by the BRC. Special well done to Luan Crawford and Isabell Thomas, who were both 6th in their respective classes - a fantastic result.
*** AND WE'RE BACK ***
From the end of June, MHRC is back and able to run events and clinics ... under restrictions but nevertheless, we can all get out and about again. Check out the Training and Events pages for more details of what is coming up.
From the end of June, MHRC is back and able to run events and clinics ... under restrictions but nevertheless, we can all get out and about again. Check out the Training and Events pages for more details of what is coming up.
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14th & 15th March 2020: BRC ARENA EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
A fantastic start to MHRC's Championship season, with are mixed 70 team of Oliver Hooper, Chris Esling, William Hooper and Caroline Bates were crowned NATIONAL CHAMPIONS. There was an individual 4th for Oliver and 6th for Chris. Our two juniors, Lottie Gilderson and Esme Ruff were also part of the Area team that were placed 6th in the Junior 90 class. |
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Interdressage Feb 2020
Congratulations to our riders who had a go at the Interdressage online league this month. There was a win and a 2nd place for Ashleigh Earle, with Sue Lidbetter coming 2nd and Di Symonds 6th.
Congratulations to our riders who had a go at the Interdressage online league this month. There was a win and a 2nd place for Ashleigh Earle, with Sue Lidbetter coming 2nd and Di Symonds 6th.
22nd & 23rd February 2020: Area 18 Show Jumping Qualifier
We had a fab day out at Lincomb for the first competition of the year. No team places, but there were individual places for Sara Stephenson, Sophie Bowness and Sacha Willis. But new member Georgie Spurling was the star performer, being crowned overall winner of the Junior 70 class.
We had a fab day out at Lincomb for the first competition of the year. No team places, but there were individual places for Sara Stephenson, Sophie Bowness and Sacha Willis. But new member Georgie Spurling was the star performer, being crowned overall winner of the Junior 70 class.
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26th January 2020: MHRC WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES CHAMPIONSHIPS
Well done to everyone who qualified and competed at our Dressage Championship at Marlbrook Equestrian. A full list of results can be found HERE, but congratulations to our winners.
Well done to everyone who qualified and competed at our Dressage Championship at Marlbrook Equestrian. A full list of results can be found HERE, but congratulations to our winners.
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INTRO RESTRICTED: Lavinia Westlake and Henley
INTRO OPEN: Isabella Thomas and Paddy PRELIM RESTRICTED: Florence Bradbury and Blaze |
PRELIM OPEN: Verity Roberts and AJS Knockout
NOVICE: Verity Roberts and AJS Knockout ELEMENTARY: Julie Jeffes and Hederfeld Ash |
24th January 2020: AGM & PRESENTATION EVENING
It was a fun filled evening as the club descended on Welland Village Hall for our AGM. A full report is in the newsletter, but congratulations to all our deserving Award winners.
It was a fun filled evening as the club descended on Welland Village Hall for our AGM. A full report is in the newsletter, but congratulations to all our deserving Award winners.
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Committee Cup: Karen Kilby
Achiever’s Cup: Lottie Gilderson Club Support: Pam Render Progression Shield: Luan Crawford Progression Cup: Jess Depper Outstanding Achievement at Area Level: Oliver Hooper Outstanding Achievement at Mercian Level: Jo Jeynes Chairman’s Cup: Sara Stephenson Lofty Cup: Tina Price Midas Cup: Freckles (owned by Steph Woolley) Team Player Award: Jo Jeynes |
PEPPER POT POINTS LEAGUE
Senior Dressage: Steph Woolley & Freckleton Matador Junior Dressage: Lottie Gilderson & Western Miracle Senior Jumping: Jo Jeynes & Emily Jane Junior Jumping: Esme Ruff & Finnian's Rebel Senior Combined Events: Sara Stephenson & Lliedi Susan / Sue Moger & Ballygill Bob Junior Combined Events: Esme Ruff & Finnian's Rebel Senior Overall: Jo Jeynes & Emily Jane Junior Overall: Lottile Gilderson & Western Miracle |
18th January 2020: JUMP TRAINING WITH JO WINFIELD
We had a fabulous day at Hillview Arena, getting in some early practice before the coming season. It was great to see so many members out and about enjoying the sunshine and having a go.
We had a fabulous day at Hillview Arena, getting in some early practice before the coming season. It was great to see so many members out and about enjoying the sunshine and having a go.
2019 NEWS AND RESULTS
DECEMBER 2019 |
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INTERDRESSAGE
Sara and Suzy
A quiet month for the club with only two entries. Sara Stepenson and Suzy were 3rd in the Starter Freestyle, with Caroline Bates and Smokey Joe winning the Intermediate.
FUN XMAS SJ
Little Elf Felix - on the way to a win
The club had a fantastic day at Allenshill, taking part in their fun team show jumping. We won the 60cm, 70cm and 1m competitions, with all our teams in the 80cm and 90cm also getting placed. There were lots of individual places, but wins for Hannah Chisman in the 60cm and Felix Westagte-Wilton in the 80m.
WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES
The last of our qualifier shows had a record number of entries. Well done to all, but especially to our class winners.
** Intro A (Restricted) = Lavinia Westlake ** Intro A (Open) = Florence BradburyPrelim 1 (Restricted) = Ashleigh Earle
** Prelim 1 (Open) = Verity Roberts ** Prelim 18 (Open) = Lottie Gilderson
** Novice 24 = Holly Chivers ** Elementary 44 = Holly Chivers
** Intro A (Restricted) = Lavinia Westlake ** Intro A (Open) = Florence BradburyPrelim 1 (Restricted) = Ashleigh Earle
** Prelim 1 (Open) = Verity Roberts ** Prelim 18 (Open) = Lottie Gilderson
** Novice 24 = Holly Chivers ** Elementary 44 = Holly Chivers
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INTERDRESSAGE
It was another great month in our Interdressage campaign, with Sara Stephenson winning her class and 2nd's for Ann Brennan, Sue Lidbetter and Camilla Esling.
WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES
It was a rather foggy day for the second in our Winter Dressage series - thank you to everyone who came along to support and help. Congratulations to all our class winners:
- Intro C (Open) = Kate Jenkins and Dara O'Hara
- Prelim 2 (Restricted) = Ashleigh Earle and Gleannmhor Pavanne
- Prelim 2 (Open) = Verity Roberts and AJS Knockout
- Prelim 13 = Esme Ruff and Finnians Rebel
- Novice 27 = Vicky Watkins and Rupert
- Elementary 44 = Julie Jeffes and Hederfeld Ash
AREA ARENA EVENTING QUALIFIER
MHRC had a fabulous day at the Arena Eventing Qualifier at Cherwell. Both our 70 team (William Hooper, Oliver Hooper, Caroline Bates and Chris Esling) and our 80 team (Leanne Bennett, Sue Moger, Emma Monahan and Jo Jeynes), won and have qualified for the Championships. They will be joined by Juniors Lottie Gilderson and Esme Ruff, who were 1st and 2nd in the 90 class and have been invited to make up an Area Junior Team.
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INTERDRESSAGE
Well done to our members who helped us start off our ID campaign this month. 2nd's were won by Sara Stephenson and Anne Price, with Camilla Esling 3rd and Sue Lidbetter 5th and 7th.
AREA WINTER DRESSAGE QUALIFIER
We had a massive 6 teams competing at the qualifier at Hartpury College. Out of the 30 teams taking part, the 'Greens' of Jodie Powell, Esther Bowness, Jenny Tart and Luan Crawford were 6th. But the 'Purples' of Ashleigh Earle, Sara Stephenson, Holly Chivers and Tina Price were 3rd and have qualified for the Championships in April.
WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES
It was a great first competition in the 2019 Dressage Series, with lots of members and some new faces taking part. Congratulations to our class winners:
- INTRO B: (Restricted) Suzanne Lidbetter and Mai / (OPEN) Florence Bradbury and Blaze
- PRELIM 7: (Restricted) Juliet Birley and Bailey / (OPEN) Anne Price and Half A Guinness
- PRELIM 12: Kate Arnold and Queenie
- NOVICE PYO: Holly Chivers and Jester
- ELEMENTARY 42: Luan Crawford and Merkur
MERCIAN QUIZ
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It was the last Mercian event of the 2019 season - congratulations to our team of Caroline Bates, Chris Esling, Jo Jeynes and Rita Woolley who came 3rd.
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SEPTEMBER 2019 |
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BRC DRESSAGE TO MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Steph Woolley and Freckleton Matador, who came 9th in the Novice Freestyle.
MERCIAN HUNTER TRIAL
A brilliant result at the end of season hunter trial, with both our teams winning their classes. Jo Jeynes was also the overall winner in the 80cm class.
MERCIAN DRESSAGE TO MUSIC
Congratulations to our team of Sara Stephenson, Camilla Esling and Jess Depper who came 5th at Kings Equestrian.
MERCIAN ARENA EVENTING
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Congratulations to our grassroots riders, who competed at the Arena Eventing. Our 70 class was 3rd, with Sara Stephenson the overall winner, and our 80 class was 2nd.
Photo: 90 team (from left): Liz Wise, Sue Moger, Esther Bowness and Jodie Powell |
BRITISH RIDING CLUB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Another fab weekend at the Lincolnshire Showground. Our Senior Riding Test Team (Steph Woolley, Julie Jeffes, Camilla Esling and Jodie Powell) came 7th and there were individual places for Cindie Bunce, Julie Jeffes, Sue Peckham and Tina Price across all the other classes.
But huge CONGRATULATIONS to Steph Woolley and Freckleton Matador, who were crowned OVERALL SENIOR RIDING TEST CHAMPIONS and to Lottie Gilderson and Western Miracle, who were crowned OVERALL JUNIOR DRESSAGE CHAMPIONS.
But huge CONGRATULATIONS to Steph Woolley and Freckleton Matador, who were crowned OVERALL SENIOR RIDING TEST CHAMPIONS and to Lottie Gilderson and Western Miracle, who were crowned OVERALL JUNIOR DRESSAGE CHAMPIONS.
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SOUTH WALES & WEST RIDING CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Jo Jeynes, Jodie Powell, Sue Peckham and Caroline Bates represented the club at the Championships, held at Hartpury College. All four doubled up as a Dressage and a Show Jumping Team. No team places, but Jo was 7th in the Dressage and Jodie was 5th in the Jumping.
MHRC OPEN & MERCIAN TEAM SHOWING
Sara Stephenson
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11.08.2019: Congratulations to everyone who came along to our Show at Hillview Arena. It was a lovely day and great to see so many smiling faces. Thank you to everyone who came along to help.
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Jess Depper
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MERCIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion Sara Stephenson and Lliedi Susan Reserve Jess Depper and Del Boy |
IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion Jeanette Stayt and Chief Exec Reserve Liam Guy and Red Pulls Carysmatick |
RIDDEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion Jeanette Stayt and Chief Exec Reserve Jo Jeynes and Emily Jayne |
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BRC HORSE TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIPS
02-04.08.2019: Well done to our members representing the club at the Horse Trials Championships. Catherine Holland did fantastically in the Open 100+. Lottie Gilderson and Esme Ruff joined with two Juniors from West Oxon and Worcester RC to form an Area 18 team in the 90 class. The team came 5th, with Esme also winning an individual 3rd.
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Interdressage Presentation
Sue Lidbetter and Annette Falkingham
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28.07.2019: The club were visited by Karina Hawkridge from Interdressage and Annette Falkingham from BRC, who presented rosettes and medals to the members of the Interdressage team.
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Hickstead Show Jumping Team
Sue Peckham
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Congratulations to our fab show jumping team of Sue Peckham, Holly Chivers and Kay-Chambers Farrell traveled all the way to Hickstead to represent the club, coming 7th out of 66 teams.
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Area Style Jumping Qualifier
Esme Ruff
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21.07.2019: Thank you to everyone who helped run the Style Jumping Qualifier. Full results can be downloaded below.
Well done to our competitors Esme Ruff, William Hooper, Megan Hay and Jodie Powell, who were all placed.
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Mercian Combined Training
Congratulations to our Mercian CT team, who came 4th in th Prelim/70cm competition at Gracelands.
Area 18 Dressage & Riding Test Qualifier
Steph Woolley
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14.07.2019: Another great day at the Dressage Qualifier. Our Junior Team all won their individual classes, so won the team event and are off to the National Championships. Our Senior Riding Test Teams were 2nd and 4th, our Senior Open Dressage team was 2nd, and our Senior Prelim teams were 2nd and 3rd. Lots of individual places throughout the day - check out the newsletter for a full report.
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Area 18 Horse Trials Qualifier
Catherine Holland
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07.07.2019: Congratulations to everyone who competed and helped run the Horse Trials on 7th July. Our Senior 80 teams were 2nd and 6th, our Senior 90 team 2nd and our 100+ team 2nd too! There were individual places for Julie Jeffes, Esther Bowness, Lottie Gilderson, Esme Ruff, Jodie Powell, Sue Peckham, Alex Riches, Alex Harris, Nikki Collins and Catherine Holland.
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