Latest News & Information...

Route East has been booked again for this years British Showjumping Hog Roast to be held at Normanby by Spital on July 14th. Put the date in your diary!

Junior Area 24 member Lydia Norton riding her father's 'Out of Time' has started her 2012 campaign in style when she finished 3rd in the Adventurer at South View with a double clear and also won the JC/JA Blue Chip Qualifier at Bishop Burton.
Lydia's brother Henry, made his Senior debut on his father's DHI Antonio at the recent Arena UK show where he finished a creditable 3rd place in the British Novice.

Area 24 Junior Member Henry Truelove made his long trip to Rowallan EC in Scotland worthwhile when he qualified for the Royal Internatioal Horse Show to be held at Hickstead. 12 year old Henry, riding his father's My Gizmo came 2nd in the 138 Winter 2nd Round after jumping 3 clear rounds. Well done

The Area 24 AGM will be held on Monday 2nd April at The White Heather, Caenby Corner, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire , LN82AT

Area training with Andrew Saywell will be taking place on the 15th February at Andrews yard in Newark, Notts. Sessions will be between 10am-4pm so that we can use the outdoor arena in daylight. If you would like to book, please contact Ruth Tyler by the 10th February at the latest. Sessions will be £28/members, £35/non-members.

Date for your diary – Training has been booked for the 14th March with Matt Lanni at Laughton Manor. Further details will be available in due course. If you would like to put your name down for this, please e-mail: ruth.tyler@britishshowjumping.co.uk or 07584706461

Area 24 Junior member Leonie Aitkenhead had an amazing weekend at the Small Pony Premier held at Arena UK, Janary 14th and 15th. She qualified both her ponies for the Royal Interational Horse Show to be held at Hickstead at the first opportunity. Leonie won the class on Little Miss Ebony and took second place with Milou de la Grange, on the second day she was placed 2nd and 4th. Leonie's mum, Bev Aitkenhead said 'This is a fab start to the year for us, the pressure is off until May now and I'm very happy not having to trail up to Scotland in a fortnight !!!!'

Area 24 Member Ross Hill recently to a trip to Scotland, at the Rowallan Premier Show on Unforgettable IV was 2nd in a strong and highly competitive 125m Winter Blue Chip qualifier and was also the winner of the Rowallan Last Gasp Showjumping Championship. Unforgettable took his form to Ingliston where he was the winner on the 1st day, and jumped some super double clears. Romantico owned by Black Cat Equestrian, was double clear in the Hickstead Winter Novice and jumped double clear everyday at both Rowallan and Ingliston. Tonix Hero qualified scope 130m Championship and had some later placings with double clears in the 130/140m classes. He will rest now with Mechelen International in Belgium in mind over new year.

Due to popular demand, Area Training has been booked on the 31st January at Horse World with Selina Cawkwell.
Sessions will be in small groups and afternoon/evening sessions will be available to cater for those wanting to ride after school and work.
Members £25/hour, Non-members £35/hour
If you would like to book a space, please contact Ruth Tyler on tel: 07584 706461 or e-mail: ruth.tyler@britishshowjumping.co.uk

Ross Hill and Unforgettable owned by Tony and Karen Mansfield were 2nd in the Blue Chip qualifier at Forest Edge Arena, Norfolk. There was a large number of entries with at least 20 in the jump off. Unforgettable showed his class and was only beaten by 0.30 of a second, Ross said 'this horse is quick and careful and with developement classic and premier shows to come in scotland for the next 2... weeks, he will then be aimed at international shows abroad after christmas'. Romantico the stallion owned by Black Cat Equestrian has been with Ross just under a month and already has his newcomer/foxhunter double clears and is proving to be a real talent with serious potential with a HOYS place in mind. He also will jump the international circuit after xmas giving him a head start with further experience against his rivals.
Lauren Spradbury who is trained by Ross Hill Equestrian has been on tremendous form and has won the British Novice at Kingsbarn Equestrian, Forest Edge Arena and recent 2nd Horse World on her home bred 4yrs Phoenix Warrior. He will be aimed at age classes in the New Year. Well done Ross and Lauren!!

Eligibility – For any horse/rider, pony/rider combination without a registered result in National Amateur 90cm, British Novice, Pony British Novice, Stepping Stones and above in the last 3 years. Until the end of the year unaffiliated competitors can compete without being a club member. Competitors can register as club members up to 7 days after the competition and regain points won.
Clear Round 9-9.30am . Entry fee £5
CLASS 1: Ponies 70cm Approx 10.15am start
Entry fee: £10.00 Rosettes1st – 6th
CLASS 2: Ponies 80cm
Entry fee: £10.00 Rosettes 1st – 6th
CLASS 3: Ponies 90cm
Entry fee: £10.00 Rosettes 1st-6th
CLASS 4: Ponies 1.00m
Entry fee: £10.00 Rosettes 1st-6th
Adults are eligible to ride ponies.
Clear Round not before 11.30am Entry fee £5
CLASS 5: Horses 70cm Approx 12noon start
Entry fee: £10.00 Rosettes 1st-6th
CLASS 6: Horses 80cm
Entry fee: £10.00 Rosettes 1st-6th
CLASS 7: Horses 90cm
Entry fee: £10.00 Rosettes 1st-6th
CLASS 8: Horses 1.00m
Entry fee: £10.00 Rosettes 1st-6th
All classes will be under table A7 but where there are more than 10 entries per class the classes will be two phase.
League Points awarded as follows: 1st-12 points, 2nd – 10 points, 3rd – 8 points, 4th – 6 points, 5th – 4 points, 6th – 3 points. 3 points will be allocated to all those who achieve double clears, those who are placed will receive an additional 3 points if they have jumped a double clear.
All entries on the day.
Refreshments available all day.

British Showjumping Area 24
?20th December – Mechanical Horse Training

An ideal opportunity to work on your position, core stability and balance!
Castledyke Equestrian Centre, Boston, Lincolnshire
Members £15/half an hour, non-members £20/half an hour
Sessions throughout the day and early evening.

Please contact Ruth Tyler to book a space: ruth.tyler@britishshowjumping.co.uk

Area 24 member Lauren Hollingworth claimed her place at the Blue Chip Winter Championships when she jumped a lovely double clear and finished 5th in the Discovery Qualifier at Horse World this weekend on her own Chablis mz, a 5 year old mare that she has high hopes for, she has already achieved her double clears in British Novice and Discovery and has just started jumping Newcomers. At Horse World, Lauren also rode her mums horse, Pappavers Love in the British Novice and finished 3rd, the combination also won the British Novice last week at Bishop Burton.

Congratulations to Zoe Smith age 13 from Spaalding, who won the gold medal on the England team on her 138 Alfie 3rd and won the 138 Grand Prix at the English HPI at Southview.
She was also selected for the 148 debut team on Funfair after the trials and again the team won the gold medal,
Zoe is now moving onto 148 ponies and has the ride on Gold Harvest who is 26 years young. She is aiming him at the pony show jumper classes and the european trial next year with Funfair.

Area 24 member Ross Hill had a successful visit to KINGSBARN ELITE SHOW SCOTLAND

With Unforgettable owned by Karen and Tony Mansfield he won 2 classes and was placed everyday upto 1.30m, Romantico the stallion owned by Black Cat Equestrian jumped alot of double clears, and W.tonix hero fresh from HOYS jumped the
Kingsbarn Grand Prix qualifier 1.35-1.40m and finished 6th double clear and qualified for the grand prix. He jumped the 1.50m grand prix for 4flts a very pleasing result for an 8yrs new at this level.
Congratulations Ross

British Showjumping Area 24 has arranged training with UKCC Level 3 Coach Andrew Saywell on 3rd November 2011
Members £28/hour, non-members £35/hour (in small groups)
Sessions will be available from 2pm-8pm to accommodate those wanting to ride after work and school.
Mill Farm, Mill Lane, Newark, NG23 5SQ
Please e-mail ruth.tyler@britishshowjumping.co.uk the following details if you would like to book a space: level competing, height of horse/pony, times available.

Arena Uk Ltd
Halloween Spooktacular
25th - 27th October 2011
Classes suitable for all Ages and Pony sizes. Amazing Prizes
including Laptops, Quad Bikes, Games Consoles and Scouters.
Goodie bags for all competitors.
Party and Disco prizes for Best out fit.
Stables £25 each
Entries Close 26th October
Entries on the Day £3 extra per entry
Email entries@hotmail.co.uk or Call Lauren 07786 898457 or the Office on 01476 591569

The Senior Show due to take place at Elms Farm Equestrian on Saturday 1st October has been cancelled

Area 24 Junior Danniela Napolitano had a fantastic weekend at Area 23 Show held at Trent Valley EC, Southwell on her young JD pony, Nanteglwys Rowan. They achieved 3rd place in the Equitility Winter Novice Blue Chip Championship Quaifier (with one of the only 3 double clears). They then went on to win the HorseQuest UK Sapphire (Blue Chip) Championship Qualifier (with one of the only 2 double clears) despite it being really hot!!! Well done

Ross Hill had a successful warm up for his trip to the Horse of the year Show at the recent Solihill Developement Classic Show where he achieved 1st , 2nd, two 3rds and some later placings in the Grade C 130/135m opens with Tonix Hero (his Newcomer Finalist) and his new ride, Unforgettable.

The following training opportunities have been arranged for Area 24 members, if you are interested in taking part, please contact Ruth Tyler on ruthtyler@britishshowjumping.co.uk or 07584706461 to reserve a space. Please note that the British Showjumping cancellation policy will apply.



2 November – Area Training with British Showjumpng Coach, Andrew Saywell
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Members £28/hour, non-members £35/hour (in small groups)

Sessions will be available from 2pm-8pm to accommodate those wanting to ride after work and school.

Mill Farm, Mill Lane, Newark, NG23 5SQ

(Please note that this training was previously booked at Arena UK but in order to keep prices as low as possible, Andrew has kindly agreed to have training at his yard)



20 December – Mechanical Horse Training

An ideal opportunity to work on your position, core stability and balance!

Castledyke Equestrian Centre, Boston, Lincolnshire

Members £15/half an hour, non-members £20/half an hour

Sessions throughout the day and early evening.

Sophie Corney our British Showjumping Area 24 Junior Points Winner has been invited to attend the British Showjumping Awards Ball on the 28th October at Birmingham. She has won three of the regional junior East Midlands Equestrian Life awards for the 80cm, 90 cm and 1m leagues. She won the 1m open leagues with Okehurst Showman (166 points) also 2nd with Gooig Spirit (120 points) and an incredible ...3rd with Ocean Breeze (102 points) a pony she has only had since June this year. She won the 90cm league with Gooig Spirit (484 points)- this is the most points in the whole country and no one else since the regional leagues have been running in 2006 has won this amount of points!- What an achievement She was also 2nd with West Flight (262 points). She also won the 80cm league with West Flight (108 points) and 3rd with Sky Valley Rover (66 points).
Sophie has really had an amazing year on all her ponies and has flown the flag for the Area 24 juniors in the regional leagues. Well done Sophie enjoy the night!

Area 24 Team member Amelia Bowring had a fantastic week at Arena UK on her new horse Lucy May. Millie and Lucy were placed in two out of three of the preliminary rounds and then finished 4th in both the 1.10 and 1.15 Grand Prix!!

Area 24 member Ross Hill has just returned from a successful trip to Rowallan, Scotland where he had a 1st and 2 x 2nds places inthe 1.30m and 1.35m classes on his ride W Tonix Hero which he has qualified for HOYS next month and he believes is one to watch out for!

The Junior show due to take place on Saturday 17th September at Elms Farm Equestrian has been cancelled.

Leonie Aitkenhead had some fantastic results at the Scope Festival, she had a win, two 2nds and a 5th in prelims and came 3rd in the National 138cm championship finals! She is now having a rest before HOYS

Area 24 Members did very well at the Scope Festival 2011, 8 year old Holly Truelove came 9th in the Tiny Tots Final, Ross Hill and his ride W Tonix Hero finished 6th in the Newcomers Masters and 5th in the National Grade C Championship whilst Amy Duncan Riding Adagio qualified for the Horse of the Year Show in the 6 year old class.

Area 24 member Ross Hill and his horse W Tonix Hero jumped double clear and finished 6th in the EquestrianClearance.com Newcomers Masters at the Scope Festival on Monday

If any Area 24 Young riders are interested in the Excel Talent Programme then the criteria is as follows:



BEF EXCEL SHOW JUMPING SQUAD CRITERIA:



Applicants should include the relevant British Show jumping printouts to support their initial application.



16 – 18 years

Minimum of 2 double clear rounds in National 1.30m classes and above.



19 – 24 years

Minimum of 2 double clear rounds in National 1.40m classes and above.



Results will be ranked by competition and venue. Competition results that meet the minimum criteria that were achieved at any of the following competitions should be included in your application form:



Premier Shows, British Show Jumping Scope Festival, Young Rider European Trials, County Shows



If any one is interested please contact me and I will get you provided with more information.

Area 24 member Leonie Aitkenhead is just back from Ingleston and has qualified HOYS on Milou de la Grange an had a nice win in the 138 grand prix with Little Miss Ebony plus lots of other placings. She also qualified both ponies for the 138 Jim an Jean Gillespie final class at Ingleston. Well done

A bit of news that is better late than never is that Anna Strawson riding her own Misse Moge won the Grade C Championship at the recent East of England Show. Congratulations!!

A big congratulations to Fern Pickard and her pony Manninard Seabird who qualified for HOYS in the Pony Foxhunter this weekend. Fern got the 7 year old connemara from Ireland at the end of January and after previously being 4th at South View and 6th at the Welsh hpi they finally got their ticket at Keysoe!

Area 24 is sending 2 teams to the National Team Competition at Weston Lawns this Sunday 7th August. The teams are:- Roxanne Hennebery on Brighton Boy (1m), Harriet Spencer on Shannondale Cleo (1.10m), Amy Duncan on Adagio II (1.20m) & Anna Strawson on Misse Moge (1.25m) aswell as Sara Raw on Latro (1m), Amelia Bowring on Vorjaarsvee (1.10m), Anna Strawson on Dun That II and Sam Staples on Almira II. We wish the girls the very best of luck and we will keep you updated with their results.

Tickets are still available for the Hog Roast taking place at Normanby by Spital this weekend. Tickets are £15 and this includes 2 x pork buns, also there is liveband Route East, a disco and a bar. The evening is from 7pm to midnight.
Address is - The Barns, Heron's Rest, Field Lane, Normanby by Spital which is 2 miles from Caenby Corner heading for Lincoln on A15, you turn down to Owmby By Spital, upon entering village opposite golf course turn down Green Lane. Postal Code LN8 2AA venue signed from Green Lane

?65th Annual Epworth Show - BS Affiliated and Unaffiliated Showjumping Monday 29th August 2011, commencing 9am, to be held at the Showfield, Carrside, Epworth, Doncaster DN9 1EA
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The tickets for the Area 24 Hog Roast/ Barn Dance are now on sale, they are £15 each and include Live Band (Route East), Disco, Bar and 2 Pork Buns from the hog roast (Over 16's only). The party takes place at Normanby by Spital and overnight campers are welcome. Contact myself on 07989137416 or area24rep@live.co.uk to book your tickets!!

Area 24 rider Ross Hill and his horse W Tonix Hero headed a field of 73 to win the Newcomers Second Round at South View in Cheshire and claim their Horse of the Year Show tickets. Congratulatins!!

The photographer at the Area 24 Show held at Arena Uk at the weekend was Julia Shearwood, to view your pictures go onto www.equestrianphotography.co.uk

Best of luck to Area 24 member Emily Roe and her stallion Aroldo who have been selected to compete in the Pony European Championships in Poland later this month.

Area 24 will be providing free tickets to ride for non members at the Area Show to be held at Arena UK on Sunday July 10th, giving people the chance to experience jumping around British Showjumping courses. For inquires please contact Joanne Burns on 07980137416 or area24rep@live.co.uk

Congratulations to 14 year old Emily Roe with her pony Aroldo who jumped for four and eight faults around the 1.30m track in the Nation Cup in Hagen helping Great Britain's Pony Team to secure the silver medal behind the Gold medal winning Ireland

Congratulations to 18 year old Spencer Roe with his horse 'Wonder Why' who jumped for four faults and a clear round in the Nations Cup in Hagen helping Great Britain's Tretorn Junior Team secure the silver medal behind Germany.

White House Farm will be running this weekend whatever the weather and alongside the main arena there will be an unaffiliated ring which will be incorparating the new club membership classes. Please show your support.

Congratulations to Area 24 member Spencer Roe who has been selected for the Junior International Squad (Riders aged 18 and under riding horses).

After winning the European Pony Trial Grand Prix at Wales and West riding her pony 'Aroldo', Emily Roe has been selected to compete in the Nations Cup in Hargen June 15th to 19th. We wish her the very best of luck.

Congratulations to Lydia Norton and Mister Twister II for winning the British Novice 2nd Round at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre in Buckingham this weekend and earning thier ticket for the Scope Festival.

Laughton Manor Equestrian Centre has been sold and the shows due to be held on May 28th and 29th and June 11th and 12th have been cancelled.

Horse World is set to run a Senior Discovery Regional Final this weekend on the Sunday 15th, after a few showers and a well cut and maintained arena the going should be fantastic!

Congratulations to Charlieanne Wilkinson and her pony Skelly's Girl who finsihed 2nd in the Newcomers 2nd Round at Hargate on the 2nd of May booking their ticket for the Horse of the Year Show at the NEC, Birmingham. Charlieanne from Garthorpe near Scunthorpe has produced Skelly's Girl from a novice and believes she is one of the top up and coming ponies in the country!! Well done

The Senior British Showjumping due to be held at White House Farm this Sunday 8th May has been cancelled, there will still be unaffiliated running if anyone wants a run out on grass.

A big congratulations to Emily Roe who won the European Pony Trial Grand Prix on Monday at Wales and West riding her pony 'Aroldo'

July 10th 2011 British Showjumping Area 24 Show at Arena Uk, Grantham.

Ring 1 -Horses - 9am Start

1. British Novice

2. Katherine James/Discovery

3. 1m National Amateur

4. 1.05m Adventurer

5. Newcomers

6. 1.15m Members Cup

7. Sports Horse Classic/Foxhunter

8. 1.25m Open



Ring 2 - Ponies - 9am Start

1. 80cm Pony Open

2. Tiny Tots

3. Smiths Equestrian 128/138cm

4. Pony British Novice

5. Pony Discovery/90cm Open

6. Pony Progressive/1m Open

7. Pony Adventurer

8. Pony 1.15m Members Cup



For further details contact Joanne Burns on 07980 137416 or on area24rep@live.co.uk



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Our juniors were in fine form at the recent Blue Chip Championships, winning 6 of the classes which were held! Fern Pickard and Manninard Sea Bird won the Henley & Barr Junior Challenge and the TAG66 1.05m as well as a 2nd place in the Blue Chip Pro Sparkle JC/JA Championship and a 4th in the TAG66 Coral Championship. Henry Norton on his pony, Out of Time won two classes, the TAG66 JC/JD 90cm and the TAG66 JC/JD 95cm, whist his sister Lydia Norton riding Mister Twister II achieved a 4th in the PRB Horsebox Pony Novice Winter Challenge. Fellow Area 24 members Chelsea Skelton riding Jessica Rabbit won the PRB Horseboxes Pony Speed Winter Challenge and Danniela Napolitano riding Dun & Dusted won the Henley & Barr Speed Challenge 1.10m class. Fantastic results!



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I would like to say thank you for all those who attended the AGM held on Monday, it was nice to see some new faces among the familiar and to hear some fresh views, opinions and ideas. The highlight of the evening was the Junior Points Winner Awards which was won by Sophie Corney with West Flight, 2nd went to Henry Norton with Black Magic II and 3rd went to Lydia Norton with Hollyland Chuckle. A big well done to these who all received lovely trophies with their names engraved on them as well as prizes in kind, Sophie received the Area Points Trophy which was last won in 1998 by Dianne Umpleby.

The Junior and Senior British Showjumping advertised to take place this weekend 2nd and 3rd April at Laughton Manor has been cancelled

Sunday 3rd April British Showjumping at Belton International Horse Trials.
1.30pm The Grantham Gold Cup - 1.35m A7 with 1st Prize of £550
3.00pm The Speed Trial - 1.30m A4 with 1st Prize of £500

The Area 24 AGM is taking place at The Bentley Hotel, Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9NH. The meeting is taking place in the 'Crystal Suite' at 7.30pm.

Congratulations to Area 24 member Emily Roe who had a very successful time at Ingliston Equestrian Centre this weekend, winning the John Whitaker Winter Classic on the Sunday with her pony Aroldo, the pair had already finished 3rd in this class on the Saturday. On her pony Quick Star De Jochri, a stallion by Kannon, Emily came 2nd in Saturday's POYS restricted qualifier and 2nd in Sunday's JC Royal International Qualifier gaining her Hickstead qualification.

Area 24 has arranged a training day with Matthew Lanni to be held at Horse World Equestrian Centre on Wednesday 20th April. If you have any enquires about the day or to book yourself on contact Joanne Burns on area24rep@live.co.uk or on 07980137416

Congratulations to Elizabeth Falkinder and Gunstone As If who qualified for the Yorkshire International Showjumping Event after finishing 3rd in the Welcome to Yorkshire Amateur Qualifier which was held at Arena UK, Grantham this weekend

Arena UK 28th - 30th January 2011 includes British Showjumping Business Partnership Winter Novice and Welcome to Yorkshire 1.20m Amateur Qualifier

British Showjumping Area 24 is holding a show on July 10th at Arena UK with a full schedule of Junior and Senior classes, anyone interested in sponsoring a class or lending a hand at the show should contact Joanne Burns on 07980 137416 or area24rep@live.co.uk

Due to a fresh deposit of snow the Senior British Showjumping due to be held at Horse World on Wednesday 5th January 2011 has been cancelled

In correction to yesterdays post, Leonie Aitkenhead will be taking part in the H & M mini stakes. Best of luck

Due to the continuing poor weather conditions, the Senior British Showjumping at Horse World on Wednesday 15th December has been cancelled.

Area 24 would like to wish Leonie Aitkenhead the very best of luck in defending her title in the Mini Major Relay this week

A third training day has been arranged with accredited trainer Matthew Lanni, this time at Laughton Manor Equestrian Centre on Thursday November 11th.
Each rider will have the opportunity to ride in a morning & afternoon group lesson & be involved on the floor with another lesson.
The day will be from 10am to 5pm with an hours lunch break and will cost £40 per rider. Anybody interested should contact Jo Burns on 07890137416 or at area24rep@live.co.uk

Two Area 24 Young riders competed in the Grade C Final at HOYS today, Katie Castle and Shangan Theo Rific jumped around the 140m track for 4 faults and Spencer Roe with Wonder Why jumped a clear. The pair went on to collect 8 faults in the jump off but finished a very creditable 7th!. Well done to you both.

Young Area 24 member Leonie Aitkenhead and her pony Brown Sugar III have kept their cool to jump a fantastic double and finish 7th in the 128cm Final at HOYS today, amazing results from our young riders!

Area 24 member Fern Pickard and her talented black mare Romany Jane have been placed in both the Junior Newcomer and Junior Foxhunter Finals at HOYS. On Wednesday they were second to go in the jump off in the Junior Foxhunter Final and produced the first double clear which was eventually good enough for fourth. Today in the Junior Newcomer Final the jumped another amazing double clear and this time finished third, what an absolutely brilliant achievement, well done Fern and Romany Jane.

Area 24 would like to wish their members :- Leonie Aitkenhead and Brown Sugar, Fern Pickard and Romany Jane, Spencer Roe and Wonder Why and Katie Castle and Shangan Theo Rific all the best at the Horse of the Year Show this week

The junior show due to run on the 5th September 2010 at Elms Farm Equestrian has been cancelled but the Senior show on the 4th is going ahead as scheduled

There are a few places still available on the Area training day with accredited coach Matthew Lanni at Elms Farm Equestrian on Wednesday 8th September. The day will be from 10am to 5pm with an hours lunch break. Each rider will have a morning and afternoon group lesson and take part in the other lessons from the floor. The day cost just £40 a rider for further information or to book a place contact Joanne Burns on 07980137416 or on area24rep@live.co.uk

British Showjumping Area 24 has arranged a training day with accredited trainer Matthew Lanni on Wednesday 8th September at Elms Farm Equestrian. Each rider will have the opportunity to ride in a morning & afternoon group lesson & be involved on the floor with another lesson.
The day will be from 10am to 5pm with an hours lunch break, there are 11 places left ...at £40 each. Anybody interested should contact Jo Burns on 07890137416 or at area24rep@live.co.uk

Bank Holiday Monday 30th August Senior British Showjumping at Epworth Show held at the Showfield, Carrside, Epworth DN9 1EA. 9am start with British Novice, Discovery, 1.05m/1.10m Restricted Handicap, Newcomers, 1.15m Open, Foxhunter/1.20m Open, 1.30m Open. All entries in the day, enquires toSue Michael 01427 752758 or 07743 848608 or www.epworthshow.org

Area 24 will be holding its second training day with accredited trainer Matthew Lanni, this time the training will take place at Elms Farm Equestrian on Wednesday 8th September 2010. The day will be from 10am to 5pm with an hours lunch break, each person will ride in a group lesson in the morning and afternoon.
There are 8 places left at £40 each. Anybody interested should contact Jo Burns on 07980137416 or at area24rep@live.co.uk

Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, Elms Farm Equestrian have decided to cancel the Junior show on the 14th August but the Senior showjumping on the 15th August WILL still be going ahead.

Area 24 has arranged a days training with accredited trainer Matthew Lanni at Horse World, Market Rasen on the Thursday 5th August. Each rider will have the opportunity to ride in a morning and afternoon group lesson and to be involved on the floor with the other group.

The day will be from 10am to 5pm with an hours lunch break. There are 8 places still available at £40.00 each.

If you would like to take part please contact me area24rep@live.co.uk or 07980137416

The team selected to represent Area 24 at the National Championship Qualifier at Hargate on the 24th July is:

1.00m - Sara Raw on Jack the Bandit
1.10m - Nikki Oliver on Little Imp II
1.20m - Jodie Sherrif on Princess IV
1.25m - Joanne Burns on Magali

Katie Castle and Shangan Theo Rific have claimed their second ticket for the 'Horse of the Year Show', this time in the Tri-zone Senior Newcomer Championships.

Katie was one of only two riders to jump clear in all three rounds of the qualifier held at South View, Cheshire.

Katie and Theo were fourth to go in the ten horse jump off and upto this point there were no clears but Katie still decided to 'go for it' as there were six horses to go after her. Katie said 'I went tight around all the corners but kept Theo in a good rythm, the only one I went around to was the last fence which was the planks, I pushed on round and took a stride out! It was a rather scarey moment but he jumped amazing!!'

Well done Katie and the very best of luck for the finals.

The young riders and juniors from Area 24 have been making their mark on the Horse of the Year Show qualifiers, claiming their places nice and early!

On the 5th of June at Bramham, Katie Castle on Shangan Theo Rific and Spencer Roe on Wonder Why took two of the three qualifying positions in the HOYS Grade C.

At the pony premier in Towerlands an 26th and 27th June, Fern Pickard and her pony, Romany Jane won their ticket in the Junior Foxhunter having already qualified for the Junior Newcomers at Hargate back in May.

Also at Towerlands, 12 year old Leonie Aitkenhead and her pony Brown Sugar III qualified in the 128cms.

Well done to all these talented riders and their horse/ponies and keep the good news coming into area24rep@live.co.uk

Area 24 is looking for riders to put themselves forward for the National Team Jumping (for details, rules and regulations please click here) to take place on 24th July at Hargate Arena, Derbyshire.

If anyone is interested in being considered for these teams please could they email me on area24rep@live.co.uk or send me a letter with details of rider/horse combination, level you wish to be considered for and any recent results to:

Grainthorpe, Thornton Rd, Goxhill, Nth Lincolnshire, Dn19 7HN

Thank you,

Joanne Burns
Area 24 Representative