Regional Round-up
BSPS Pretty Polly
classes
The BSPS, in partnership with the
Longines Royal International Horse
Show, are pleased to announce
changes to the Pretty Polly classes for
2013. Pretty Polly plaited lead rein and
first ridden classes will be dropped
from next year’s RIHS schedule and
replaced with Pretty Polly Mountain
and Moorland lead rein and first
ridden pony classes, which have
significantly grown in popularity.
Pat Pattinson, National BSPS Chairman
said: “We are delighted to be able
to respond to exhibitors’ wishes
and amend classes to reflect the
change in demand. The BSPS is now a
leading Society for the Mountain and
Moorland exhibitor and we believe
these classes will be extremely popular
in 2013 and beyond, with exhibitors
and shows alike.”
Tri-Zone Airlite continue sponsorship
LP Equestrian is a tack shop
catering for both horse and rider.
In addition to everyday items
such as horse feed, bedding
and supplements, LP Equestrian
also stocks clothing, footwear
and accessories making this
an essential stop for any horse
owner. LP Equestrian first
opened its doors to customers
in September 2011 with the
help from The Prince's Trust,
and they are now in their third
retail premises within one year
of trading.
In November LP Equestrian won
their first award for Best Young
Entrepreneur coming second
out of the final five businesses.
Steve Morgan, the founder
of the Morgan Foundation,
said: "The Morgan Foundation
Entrepreneur Awards are all
about 'Targeting Inspiration'
– from young entrepreneurs
with great ideas, to established
charities changing lives across
the region. As in previous years
I have been heartened and
humbled to meet some truly
exceptional people during the
judging process. At a time of
economic uncertainty, stories
of entrepreneurial success and
social enterprise are even more
meaningful and our aim is to
give them the recognition they
so deserve."
Scope Festival at Stafford County
Showground (Sunday 25th August
- Saturday 31st August 2013). The
Tri-Zone Airlite Senior Discovery
Championship Series is for registered
horses which have not won a total
of £175 and are ridden by Adult,
Associate or Pony Associate members.
Competitors have up until 30th April
2013 to qualify for the Tri-Zone Airlite
British Pony riders receive continued support for 2013
British Eventing is pleased to confirm
that Charles Owen shall continue to
sponsor the British Eventing Pony
Team and Pony programme in 2013.
Key dates for the Charles Owen Pony
programme local to All Horse include:
7-10th March – Pony Trials, Oasby
(Lincs)
BBSH Stallion Event
On 5th January 2013 the annual
BBSH Stallion Event will take place at
Hartpury College in Gloucestershire.
Organised by the BBSH and supported
by the BEF, the event offers the chance
to see some off the best sport horse
and pony stallions including up and
coming stallions and those at the
peak of their career. The 2012 event
showcased over 60 stallions which
were shown either in–hand or under
saddle with the show jumping and
eventing stallions also being jumped.
The event takes place in Hartpury’s
International arena which has plenty
of galleried seating offering one of
the best view points for any stallion
event. Whether you are a professional
or amateur breeder looking for a
future stallion or just want to take the
chance to see the top stallions from
the UK and Europe, the event will offer
information and entertainment for
everyone.
15-17th March – Pony Trials, Lincoln
(Lincs)
6-7th April – Pony Trials, Weston Park
(Shrops)
1st-2nd June – National Pony
Championships, Brand Hall (Shrops)
10-12th October – Autumn Pony Three
Day Event, Weston Park International
(Shrops)
be a variety of equestrian tradestands
including feed companies, studs and
shops to browse, refreshments will be
available.
Tickets cost £10 and the price
includes a free issue of British Breeder
magazine which includes a detailed
program of the parade. For more
information visit www.bbsh.org.uk
Gemma Dickens and Oakley’s Ace
Local riders
excel at Dodson
& Horrell
Championships
Gemma Dickens, 31, from
Loughborough in Leicestershire
had a successful four days
at the Dodson & Horrell
National Amateur & Veteran
Championships which took
place at Aintree International
Equestrian Centre. On board
Lesley Dickens’ 21 year old bay
gelding, Oakley’s Ace, Gemma
was crowned winner of the
Dodson & Horrell National
Amateur 1.00m.
Norman Proffitt, 60, from
Cannock in Staffordshire was
once again triumphant at the
event, successfully retaining his
2011 titles in both the Dodson &
Horrell National Major and Minor
Veteran Riders Championships.
Norman competed on the same
horse on whom he won the
Championships on in 2011, a
15 year old bay gelding called
Patent, owned by Audrey Evans.
Wolkenderry
The all day event includes a unique
opportunity to talk to breeders and
view the stallions prior to the event
which starts at 11am. There will also
Norman Proffitt and Patent
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