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Author: Rebecca Elvin

Becky is an experienced sports PR professional who has been involved in eventing forever. She has worked on 4 Olympic Games on the media side, and at Badminton, Burghley, Gatcombe, Windsor and Olympia. Becky has joined the board to head up the PR side.

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EHOA Grass Roots International Membership Owners

The BEF Medal of Honour

BEF Medals of Honour at Olympia, The London International Horse Show held at Olympia in London in the UK, between the 16-22 December 2019

It was an exciting afternoon at the London International Horse Show when recently retired EHOA Chairman Cathy Butler received The BEF Medal of Honour.    An event horse owner herself with her husband, she shone a light on the importance of owners in equestrian sport, and has made great strides in gaining recognition for them.

The British Equestrian Federation Medal of Honour is awarded to those recognised as having completed acts of international endeavour in relation to equestrian sport, and for outstanding services to the Federation or its Member Bodies. 

Cathy commented “This has come as a huge surprise and I feel immensely honoured to have been recognised in this way for my work with the EHOA,” commented Cathy. “It’s a privilege to have been a part of both the Association and the sport of eventing in general, which leads me to thank all those that I have worked with over the years.”

This year, seven recipients have been chosen to join a cohort of 316 holders of the Medal of Honour, going all the way back to February 1949.

For more information on the award click here

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EHOA Membership Owners

Happy Christmas

The Board of the EHOA would like to thank you for your support in 2019.

Sending you best wishes for the festive period.

Looking forward to seeing you in 2020.

 

 

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EHOA Events Grass Roots International Membership Owners

Eventful Life offer

Paul and Debbie Higgs from An Eventful Life have come up with a very generous limited offer to all EHOA members, we are exceedingly grateful to them for this.

The offer is a 30% off all video orders. It starts tomorrow (Wednesday) November 13th and expires November 17th. You need to use the discount code which is EHOA1911 to claim your discount.

For those members coming to the Annual Dinner and Awards evening on Thursday there is the opportunity to purchase your videos on the evening. A laptop will be available throughout the evening with the An Eventful Life website up and running. I will also be available to assist members that might be experiencing difficulties in purchasing their videos.

The videos make excellent mementos for fellow Owners or supporting family and riders alike, An ideal present option especially with Christmas around the corner. Be sure not to let this discount go to waste!

Any questions or issues you can contact Paul Higgs: paul@an-eventful-life.com.au

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SOLD OUT

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EHOA ANNUAL DINNER

Generously supported by Taylor Woodcock Kingston

Is now sold out

We are sorry to disappoint people who have yet to book but look forward to welcoming guests on the 14th November.

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How your entry fee is spent

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BE have done a very interesting article explaining how your entry fee is spent.

It is a great read.

Click here to read it

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EHOA Events Grass Roots International Membership Owners

The Bicton Arena International

The Bicton Arena International starts today, will all horses having trotted up yesterday. There are also some National Classes running today.

Tor Rickcord is on-site and has hospitality up and running, please do pop in and see her. She has details of the impending Dinner and Awards Evening with her. Small possibility to book a ticket if you haven’t already done so!

For our members trying to locate the venue the address is Bicton Arena, East Budleigh, postcode is EX9 7BL, as you approach the event there are also some Highways Agency brown and yellow signs to follow.

If you don‘t have time to go this week but would like to keep up to date with the results you can find them on this link: www.eventingscores.co.uk

Best of luck to everyone with horses competing.

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Michael Underwood

It is with great sadness we hear of the death of EHOA member Michael Underwood.   A long term supporter of the sport, Michael was an owner with Piggy French.

We send our condolences to his family.

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EHOA Events International Membership Owners

Osberton International

Today sees the start of the Osberton International in Worksop. For those members that require the postcode it is: DN22 8JH As always the BEDE team have been working hard to beat the weather, they had a good drying day yesterday. Fingers crossed for the week ahead. There is an Owners rest area adjacent to the main arena which is put on by the BEDE team and it welcomes all Owners and EHOA members.

The Organisers of Osberton have collaborated with Eco Voltz, one of the ‘top e-bike companies’. Eco Voltz are offering riders and Owners the opportunity to hire their bikes for the duration of the Horse Trials. Pop into their stand while on site or email: sales@ecovoltz.co.uk or call: 01246240362/07730803815 for more details.

The social plan this evening is an 80’s night with British Polo Gin Happy hour starting at 6:30pm and 80’s music all night. Friday evening sees the return of the EQuestrian of Sport quiz with Teams of drivers against Eventers.

The Bistro is open today, Friday and Saturday but please book your tickets in the office by 3pm if you wish to have a quieter meal.

Good Luck to all members with horses competing in the various classes on offer this week.

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Awards EHOA Events International Membership Owners

Annual Awards dinner sponsored by Taylor Woodcock Kingston

Delighted to be able to attach the Dinner Invitation and application form for this years Awards evening at Ascot Racecourse on Thursday 14th November.

We are returning once again to Ascot Racecourse but for the first time ever we are holding the evening in the Pavilion Suite. The Pavilion is a standalone building which overlooks the beautiful Plaza Lawns and the stunning main grandstand. The Pavilion Suite also boasts direct access off the high street in Ascot with a fully functioning lift for our less mobile members.

The evening has been generously supported by Taylor Woodcock Kingston, a Sporting Family Office.(www.twkltd.co.uk).

Extremely generously, Adrian Taylor has confirmed that TWK Ltd have secured 20 rooms, for attendees of the dinner, currently on hold at the Macdonald Berystede Hotel and Spa for the evening of the 14th November at a discounted price of £130.00. (This includes B&B ). All rooms are double occupancy, with the option for single bed only, however the price remains the same for both. All bookings will need to be booked via TWK Ltd to secure the discounted room rate. This can be easily done by emailing Adrian directly on: adrian@twkltd.co.uk

It is also the intention of Taylor Woodcock Kingston to have a TWK Ltd post drink’s at the hotel for anyone wishing to join us after the Annual Dinner.

Please fill in the attached application form to book your tickets and return back to Alex on: alex.vantuyll@gmail.com

Many thanks and looking forward to celebrating with you all in November.

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EHOA Events International Membership Owners

Whatley Manor Gatcombe Park International

Just to let you know today sees the start of the Whatley Manor Gatcombe Park International and it runs for the next two days. For those of you that haven’t been before the events details are: Gatcombe Park, Stroud, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, GL6 9AT

Please take note about the car parking situation that has come from the Organisers,  Due to H&S, NO CARS in Lorry Park on Friday and Saturday. Each car displaying a current BE Membership Card will be admitted incl. all occupants, £6 per car otherwise.  Programme £4.

Tor Rickcord and her team of volunteers are set up in the hospitality marquee alongside the main arena and are looking forward to welcoming you. Complimentary tea/coffee available alomgsode daily newspapers, snacks and general banter with like minded people. Please do support as this is the last ‘Autumn Gatcombe’.