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PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO THE HUGE AMOUNT OF ADMINISTRATION WE NOW HAVE WE WILL RETURN INCORRECTLY FILLED IN ENTRY FORMS. IF YOU ENTER MORE THAN ONE RIDE PLEASE SEND SEPARATE CHEQUES FOR EACH RIDE.
Our 2010 Ride Schedule - Last updated 25th July 2010 5.00pm
First Time on an EBA Ride – don’t know what to expect?
If you have never taken part in one of our rides before I know some of our new members are a bit worried about what to expect. There’s no need to worry – it is just like going out for a hack in a new area. Some of the questions I frequently get asked are:- 1. How fit does my horse need to be? This of course depends on how far and how fast you intend to ride. Most of our rides have a shorter option so if you are worried about how your horse will cope just opt for the shorter route. Our rides are usually about 12 miles long and should take about 2.5 – 3 hrs to complete if you are going at an average speed (walk, trots, with canters on the grassy bits). Most horses that are ridden two or three times week will cope OK with a longer ride like this once in a while with no trouble (maybe give them the next day off). 2. Will I get lost? Our rides are renowned for being very well marked – we rarely have anyone get lost and if they do it is usually because they were too busy chatting and did not look out for our markers. The ride is marked with orange tape and arrows plus we give you a map of the route with our contact number in case of emergency. We check you out and make sure that you get back safely. We also have several marshals along the way to assist and track you. We haven’t had anyone go AWOL so far! 3. Will my horse cope seeing other horses? This is a difficult one to answer as all horses respond differently but I am always surprised how well they cope. We usually have about 100 riders but we set people off at intervals so you may not even see the group ahead. There is a chance that you may be overtaken but we expect people be considerate and polite when they wish to overtake. 4. What happens after I have sent my entry off? Your entry fee is a one off charge for the ride – you do not need to collect further sponsorship money. Once we receive your entry we will send you a rider start sheet that gives you directions to the parking at the start and your start time. Please try to arrive in plenty of time so that you are ready to set off at the given time. When you arrive please make your way to the EBA trailer to check in and pick up your number, map and any last minute instructions. Our entries usually close the Wednesday before the ride but some rides are so popular they can fill up before that date so if you want to do a ride send your entry off as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 5. What should I wear? Just wear comfortable clothes that you normally hack out in. This must include, riding hat, appropriate footwear and a fluorescent bib. If you do not have a bib we will give you one. Please refer to the rules on the entry form. 6. What to do when you return When you get back please check in at the trailer and let us know that you have got back safely and let us know how the ride went. Don’t forget to pick up your rosette and maybe the schedule for our next ride. When it is time to go home please take a look around your horsebox and pick up any mess that you or your horse have made (including muck please). 7. Help us - If you are still worried why not offer to help marshal on one of our rides before attempting to ride on one for yourself. You will get see what goes on and prove to yourself that you can do it. There you see it is not so bad after all – you can do it.
******************************************************************************************************************************************************** HORSEBOX FOR SALE H Reg Iveco-Ford Horsebox for sale. Stalled for three horses, but with no living. Not one of the pretty boxes but lovely to drive with easy to lift ramp and the horses travel well. Three extra windows professionally installed. Only selling due to downsizing as not out competing as often as before. £4,000 Please call Melanie 07970 198139 for more information. =========================================================================================================== FREE RIDE ENTRY TICKET OR EBA MEMBERSHIP FOR HELPERS Please contact Michelle Woodall (detailsbelow) if you can help marshal at any of our rides. Helpers are entitled to a free ride entry or free EBA membership for helping. Michelle Woodall - 07979 947717 michelle.woodall@btinternet.com Remember - without the help of volunteers we could not run the rides or continue our fight for bridleways. ****************************************************************************************************************************************** LITTLE WARLEY & CHILDERDITCH HORSEMAN’S SUNDAY - RIDE IN THORNDON 26th SEPTEMBER 2010 11.00 a.m. ON THE VILLAGE GREEN SERVICE OF BLESSING by DAVID TEE HORSEBOX PARKING AVAILABLE IN THE CARPARK ON THE COMMON AFTERWARDS - ENJOY A HACK AROUND THE HORSERIDE IN THORNDON PARK 12.00 noon BARBEQUE & REFRESHMENTS ON THE GREEN OUTSIDE VILLAGE HALL. RIDERS & NON-RIDERS WELCOME FURTHER DETAILS FROM SUE: 07703 357748 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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