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Bank Holiday Bonanza 

The Club held an open Show at Langshot Equestrian Centre on August Bank Holiday. Perfect weather conditions and a large entry in all classes combined to make for a very successful day.

The Committee is grateful to the stalwart members who helped, in particular Linda, Debra, Paul, Joe, Ann, John, Sara, Vanessa and Caroline.    

Our efforts were bolstered by members of the Quest Riding for the Disabled group who acted as stewards, and they also raised funds for their charity through popular tombola and second-hand tack stalls.

Chobham and District Riding Club wishes to thank Lee and Lucy, proprietors of Langshot, for the generous use of their facilities.

All the results are online now

Competitor pictures below:

             

Pictured: Ridden Champion Winner, Bea Elliot & Teddy

 
 

 

CDRC charity donation

Many of you will have attended on 20th June either as competitors or helpers, and what a great day it was! The jumping and dressage classes were especially popular, and at the end of the day we were delighted to learn that we had made a significant sum for our chosen charities, the Quest RDA and the Surrey Air Ambulance. 

CDRC chairman James Parker, attended the Quest end of year party to present a cheque for £1,500 to Phyl, the Quest group Chairman. Our donation will go to the upkeep of Jake - pictured.

The Club will also make a donation of around £800 to the Surrey Air Ambulance Fund.

More details on the show and results online

 

News from Langshot Equestrian Centre - James Parker
 
Langshot will once again be hosting our August Bank Holiday Show (30 August, schedule coming soon), and visitors will be pleased to see that a major programme of improvement works is underway at the Centre.
 
The indoor school has been refurbished and now has seating for 80 spectators.  This venue is available for hire and proprietor Lucy will be pleased to receive enquiries. 
 
Planning permission has been granted for a complex of classrooms, offices and changing facilities, as well as the relocation of stabling to see a 38-box yard complete with horse walker and x-ray suite.
 
The Club is grateful for the ongoing support of Langshot and we wish them well in their plans for expansion

 

Club Chairman James Parker visited Redwings Horse Sanctuary near Great Yarmouth in April, to say hello to Welsh pony Icky, who is sponsored by the Club.

Icky's real name is Haw Idris, the name given to him when he was born and registered with the British Spotted Pony Society. Unfortunately Icky fell into the wrong hands and Redwings found him severely emaciated at a horse sale in 1991.

James comments: “Having driven the long way to Norfolk, imagine my surprise when I pulled into the car park and Icky immediately walked to the fence to welcome me! I had imagined that if I was lucky I might see a far-away grey pony in a field who could possibly be Icky, but it would seem he had heard about a representative from CDRC coming to see him, and clearly wanted to show his appreciation for our support!”

“I daresay many members support Redwings privately as I do, and having made my first visit there I was very impressed by a well-run establishment that devotes funds to the care and upkeep of its herd rather than on becoming a glossy visitor attraction. With an increasing number of equine welfare cases at this time it is reassuring to know that fortunes of some of the more needy cases can be reversed by the care provided at Redwings." 

 

Royal Windsor Round 2 - 28th March, Berkshire College of Agriculture

Well done to Liam Johnson and Abbie Audsley who won their classes and have qualified to go to the final at Royal Windsor Horse Show in May. Liam will represent Chobham in both the Riding Test class on Wednesday 12th May and the Intermediate Top Score competition on the Sunday 16th May. Abbie represents us in the Novice Top Score competition on Saturday 15th May.

 

We wish them both the very best of luck!!

 

Thank you and well done also to Vicki Nugent and Danielle Johnson who came 2nd and 3rd in their classes.   

 

 

CDRC Social 11th March

It was great to see so many of you out at the Red Lion on Thursday. One of the great aspects of our club is the friendly members and I think we can say a good night was had by all. Thank you to Bob Deacon for organising it.

 

For those of you who missed it but wanted to join us, we'll keep you posted on when we're having the next one.

 

THE CLUB WOULD LIKE TO SAY A VERY LARGE WELL DONE TO OUR CHAIRMAN JAMES PARKER!!!

After 30 years of campaigning TfL have installed a Pegasus crossing for horse riders and a Toucan for pedestrians and cyclists at the Robin Hood roundabout, on the A3 linking Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common.

Our Chairman organised a very happy event with 40 dignitaries to celebrate the occasion. Pictured to the right, chairman James and friend Caroline from Wimbledon Village Stables and ribbon cutter Richard Dunwoody MBE - 3x Champion National Hunt jockey.

 

 

AGM October 2009

The Club held its AGM on 15th October at Lyne Village Hall, and over 30 members turned out to hear Chairman James Parker  detailed a busy and successful year past for Chobham and District Riding Club.

He paid particular tribute to Kelly Lewis who has decided to stand down as Team Manager after 4 years. Bekki Hill and Sophie Baker were voted to take on this role for the next year.

Afterwards there was a presentation of trophies and here are some photos of our Secretary Claire Valvona with the winners.

Senior Orienteering Trophy Winners, James Parker (Chairman) Rebecca Hill and Sian Rees-Smith. (Rebecca and Sian were also the trophy holders for 2008/9)

Junior Orienteering Trophy Winners Shannon Elliot and Jodie Shaw.

 

Senior Show Jump Trophy Winner Sophie Baker. (Sophie also held the trophy in 2008)

Junior Show Jump Trophy Winner Heidi W-Stead (new member to the club in 2009)

Senior Open Show Trophy winners - Sarah Leno, Linda Jeffries (pictured) and Wendy Baxter

Junior Open Show Trophy winner - Emily Kruchek

Senior Overall (Show Points) Trophy Winner - Sophie Baker

Junior Overall (Show Point) Trophy Winners - Emily Kruchek and Heidi

Senior Dressage Trophy Winner - Wendy Baxter

Junior Dressage Trophy Winner - Becky Blackmore