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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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Chedington Equestrian Bicton International

Today sees the start of the inaugural 5* International at Bicton, generously supported by Chedington Equestrian. A huge credit to Andrew Fell and his team for getting it all up and running in a matter of weeks, no small feat.

Hospitality on offer from Thursday until Sunday for all owners of horses competing and EHOA members coming for the four days. A very warm welcome for you all awaits. Some yummy treats on offer.

Important Information:

Location – Bicton Arena, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 7BL

Live Stream – available to purchase a weekend pass at a discounted rate: http://www.horseandcountry.tv/pay-per-view/eliteeventing?fbclid=IwAR0F8uwcf-auchbfEbkzUdRUzPcihyhol6osc2bnMTLtuZpaMCoK3dDko0g (more details on the attachment)

Scores – https://www.bictonfivestar.co.uk/Events/event.php?eventid=1218

Tickets –  (available to buy for Friday, Saturday and Sunday) – https://bicton-arena.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/11

Timetable of the event from Friday to Sunday – https://bit.ly/38xGrbX

Running Order – https://bit.ly/3kHm4yX

If you need anything else, Linda and Tor in attendance from Thursday,

 

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ELITE EVENTING TV REINVESTING IN THE SPORT

The Chedington Bicton Park 5* event this week (2nd – 5th September) not only plays host to the UK’s only CCI5* event since 2019, but also acts as the host event for the launch of Elite Eventing TV’s new live stream concept.

Elite Eventing TV is pleased to be sponsoring both the TV production and the €125,000 prize fund for the 5* fixture.  In addition to this, for every sale of the Chedington Bicton Park 5* Live Stream Weekend Pass, over the initial 5,000 purchases, ticket revenues flow into the new ‘Elite Eventing Fund’ that will provide investment in projects withing the wider sport of eventing.  From this Fund, Elite Eventing TV will donate £7.50 directly into the new, and limitless, ‘Elite Eventing Premium’ prize fund for the Top 10 at Bicton this week.

Created by the team behind the popular Event Rider Masters series, Elite Eventing TV offers an exciting and innovative new concept that creates a direct link between the passion of the global eventing audience, and a tangible stream of financial investment in the sport of Eventing.  For the first time globally, a direct connection is made between a global live stream audience, event sponsors and eventing athletes through the creation of the ‘Elite Eventing Premium’ prize fund.

In the simplest of terms – every time a new live stream viewer purchases a weekend pass, to watch the cross-country and show jumping action, the additional prize pot for the Top 10 5* competitors is topped up.

The Event Rider Masters broadcast output was widely regarded as the best production equestrian sport has witnessed.  Now the team have broken the mould once again with the new, dedicated, Pay Per View (PPV) live-streaming model, turning views into direct investment in the sport.

The Live and On-Demand Elite Eventing content is available to watch via a dedicated Elite Eventing channel on Horse & Country’s streaming service, H&C+.  Dressage and the first vet’s inspection remain free to view, with Weekend Passes for the cross-country, second vet’s inspection and show jumping finale still available to purchase.

Weekend Passes are available via https://horseandcountry.tv/pay-per-view/eliteeventing/

Non H&C+ members – the cost is £25 for full weekend access

H&C+ members – ensure you are logged in to receive the discounted rate of £20

H&C Gold members – free to view.

 

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The AGM

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at 5pm on 29th September, 2021 via Microsoft Teams.

Agenda

1 To receive the accounts for the period ending 31 December 2020 – Jonathan Clarke, the Treasurer. A copy of these accounts is enclosed with this notice.

2 To consider, and if thought fit, pass the following ordinary resolutions:

1. To re-appoint Adrian Taylor, being recommended by the Board and retiring by rotation as set out in the Articles.

2. To re-appoint Carole Turner, being recommended by the Board and retiring by rotation as set out in the Articles.

3. To re-appoint Mark Corbet, being recommended by the Board and retiring by rotation as set out in the Articles.

4. To re-appoint Rebecca Elvins, being recommended by the Board and retiring by rotation as set out in the Articles.

5. To re-appoint Victoria Ricord, being recommended by the Board and retiring by rotation as set out in the Articles.

Voting and Proxies

Every member, including each person who has subscribed as one of Joint Owners, has one vote at the Annual General Meeting. A member not attending the meeting may appoint a proxy to attend in their place and to vote on a poll but not a show of hands. A proxy from is attached to this Notice and should be emailed to jonathan@logmoreplace.co.uk or posted to Jonathan Clarke, Logmore Place, Logmore Lane, Westcott, Surrey, RH4 3JN.

Jonathan GG Clarke, Company Secretary – 25th August, 2021

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Treasurer of the EHOA Vacancy

The EHOA Board needs to appoint a new Treasurer to take over from Jonathan Clarke, who is retiring this year. This is not a particularly time consuming role and a background in accountancy / finance would be ideal.
The Treasurer oversees the accounting, approves/makes payments, prepares simple annual budgets, and reports on financial matters to the Board at the quarterly Board meetings. The book-keeping and accounts review responsibilities of the Association could be delegated to an accountancy firm although that would be a decision for the new Treasurer.  The Treasurer is also the Company Secretary and is responsible for Companies House filings and the administration of the AGM.
There is a budget to cover this cost.
If interested please contact Jonathan Clarke (jonathan@logmoreplace.co.uk) for an informal discussion about the  Treasurer’s responsibilities.
Kind regards,
The Board of the EHOA
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Team Gauntlett

Our thoughts are with Nick Gauntlett and his team after the terrible accident yesterday on the way to Blair.  Nick is huge supporter of the EHOA and many members have enjoyed his grassroots course walks.

We send our best wishes to him and Sophie Hulme.

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Wellington International Horse Trials and Country Fair.

Delighted to let you know that the team at Wellington at offering lunch tickets to current EHOA members in their hospitality area for Saturday, Sunday and Monday over their International Horse Trials. to book your tickets please use the following link: https://wellingtonriding.co.uk/product-category/tickets-ehoa-hospitality-lunch/

A note from David Sheerin, the organiser at Wellington International:

‘Wellington International Horse Trials is proud to host an exclusive EHOA member lunch in our hospitality marquee adjacent to the main showjumping arena.  The lunch celebrates owners key involvement in this wonderful affiliated sport & most notably, the recent successes of EHOA member horses in Tokyo’s Olympics. Lunch will be two courses of mains & dessert with a complimentary glass of wine & tea/coffee.’

We look forward to seeing you either at the lunch or in the EHOA facility which will be open from Friday.

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BICTON TO HOST BURGHLEY REPLACEMENT CCI5* FIXTURE IN SEPTEMBER

 

BICTON TO HOST BURGHLEY REPLACEMENT CCI5* FIXTURE IN SEPTEMBER
Bicton Arena in Devon is delighted and honoured to announce that it has received the go-ahead to host Britain’s only five-star horse trials this year, on September 2-5.

After an acclaimed first CCI4* in June, the Bicton team, led by Helen West and Andrew Fell, applied to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) to run a replacement CCI5*L as a one-off to meet competitor and owner demand for a competition of this level after the unprecedented cancellations of both Badminton and Burghley due to the pandemic.

The Chedington Bicton Park 5* Horse Trials should prove a great boost to the sport after two difficult seasons and will be an opportunity to see the highest level of competition in this country for the first time in two years.

Bicton has again secured the generous sponsorship from Chedington, plus a prize fund of €125,000. The event will be live streamed by our supporting sponsor The Eventing Channel. The hugely experienced international course-designer Captain Mark Phillips will be creating a new cross-country track, built by Adrian Ditcham, in Bicton’s beautiful Grade l-listed parkland.

Bicton Arena’s new Manager, Andrew Fell, who will be taking over from Helen West said, “We are thrilled to have been given this opportunity by the FEI to ensure Britain has a five-star competition this year. It should be a great morale boost after so much disappointment. Bicton is the home of Lord & Lady Clinton who have been so supportive of the Sport and this will be an exciting time for Clinton Devon Estates.

“Bicton is already blessed with loyal supporters, great facilities and a stunning setting and we are now full steam ahead with our aim of producing a competition truly worthy of CCI5* status.”

Dr Geoffrey Guy of Chedington adds: “We have always felt that Bicton is a wonderful site that deserves to host a high level of international competition and are so pleased to be part of what will be a historic event.”

Helen West, Appointed Chief Executive for British Eventing and Advisor to Bicton Arena for the five-star event, comments “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Bicton and the South West, following the success of the four-star event we put on earlier this year we know that we are ideally placed to make this a huge success.

“For me, this is a shining example of what can be achieved with a collaborative approach. This whole vision was fuelled by owners, riders and organisers alike who have worked tirelessly to get this off the ground. The recognition of this achievement comes at an important time for me as I step into my new British Eventing role. It is fantastic for the Sport as a whole and I look forward to exciting times ahead.”

Limited numbers of spectator tickets will be available shortly. Visit www.bicton-arena.co.uk for information.
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Carole Turner

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The EHOA Board send best wishes to Board member Carole Turner, who had a fall recently.

We are glad to hear she is on the mend

 

 

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Bicton International Horse Trials supported by Chedington

The EHOA were thrilled to have been able to support the Bicton International Horse Trials supported by Chedington held last weekend.

Bicton Arena Manager, Helen West on the EHOA donation:

“We are incredibly grateful to the EHOA for their kind donation towards the CCI4* fixture we hosted as a Bramham replacement for 2021. The funding went towards upgrading the cross-country course in order that we could offer a true four-star test for horse and rider combinations. The track looked stunning and it was an honour to have the opportunity to design at this level.”

If you would like to donate to the prize fund to help future events please click here

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Frickley Park

Members of the EHOA who are the rider or the owner of a horse entered into any of the six Area Festival Championship Classes at Frickley Park this weekend are eligible to compete for EHOA awards of a rosette and £100 cash prize.
Eligible competitors should notify the EHOA of their interest by emailing their name and that of their horse to the following address before midnight on Wednesday 16th June: theehoa@gmail.com 
To receive the award the highest placed horse owned or ridden by an EHOA member in each of the:  AFC BE80; BE80 OPEN;  BE90; BE90 OPEN; BE100 and BE100 OPEN Championship classes must complete the competition and incur no cross country jumping penalties (time penalties are fine).
If you have already sent us a message to declare your eligibility please disregard this reminder.  We wish all competitors a fine weekend and the very best of luck in their championship.