As 2023 turns over to 2024, the EHOA – The Event Horse Owners Association board would like to say thank your support in 2023 and we look ahead to dry days in 2024, enjoying the sport of eventing that we all love.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Author: Rebecca Elvin
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Member Update
Looking ahead to 2024 please do let Alex, our membership secretary, know of any updates to your contact details. We don’t want you to miss out on any of our exciting news for the coming season.
Thank You
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Seasons Greetings
Dear Members.
On behalf of the Board and team at the EHOA, we’d like to wish you a very merry Christmas and to thank you for your continued support for the world of eventing in 2023.
We hope you enjoy the Christmas period and have a healthy, happy and prosperous 2024.
From the EHOA Board
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Les Etoiles de Pau.
Despite the National season finishing last week we do have one more International competition where a number of athletes that are based in the UK are competing – Les Etoiles de Pau. The final 5* for 2023.
For those interested in following the action there are multiples ways:
- Results and running orders:https://results.worldsporttiming.com/event/176
- Live action on Horse and Country TV: https://horseandcountry.tv/live/290232332
- The Pau website has more information: https://www.event-pau.com/
Good luck to members who have horses competing or are going out to watch.
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Eventing Breaks Offer
Eventing Breaks (a subsidiary of Racing Breaks) are a one-stop shop for all offering tickets, accommodation, travel, hospitality, and much more to major events such as Badminton, Burghley, Kentucky and the Paris Olympics.
Take the hassle out of your next trip or plan a once in a lifetime experience to the Olympics with an EHOA group.
Eventing Breaks will always offer a better price on their packages than you can find yourself so with logistics handled, in 2024, we have trips planned to Kentucky, Badminton, Paris, Burghley and Le Lion d’Angers.
Eventing Breaks are delighted to offer EHOA members 5% off any booking with a further 5%`going directly to support EHOA.
To receive your discount when booking a deal with Eventing Breaks you will need to provide your current membership number. Please email the membership secretary to get your individual number.
Visit here for further details.
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Busy weekend ahead
Events taking place:
- Bicton Arena International – Bicton Arena, East Budleigh, Yettington, Devon, EX9 7BL
- Norton Disney – White Hall Farm, Norton Disney, Lincolnshire, LN6 9JR
BICTON: Yesterday saw a damp start at the trot up in Devon with the first few competitors also starting their dressage in the rain. The team at Bicton are running a multitude of classes over the next 3 days so please bear with them in this inclement weather. The EHOA also have hospitality available to all members and owners of all competing horses – situated just next to the Sponsors marquee on the edge of the cross country course. Tea/coffee, newspapers and snacks available. Please do pop in and say hi. Linda our chair will be around until Saturday evening assisted by some wonderful volunteers. If you haven’t managed to sort your Cheltenham ticket out, speak to Linda and she will be able to help.
Your BE QR code will give you complimentary access for the duration of the event. The End Of Season Party will be on Saturday night and supports the Devon Air Ambulance who are Bicton’s chosen charity.
Scores available on: www.eventingscores.co.uk
International Events also running this week:
- World Young Horse Championships at Le Lion d’Angers – all results and running orders can be found here: https://results.worldsporttiming.com/event/172
- Maryland CCI5* – all results and running order can be found here: https://results.hippodata.de/2023/2363/html/en/hippodata/index.html and you are able to watch on Horse and Country TV
Final shout out for tickets at Cheltenham awards lunch – invitation attached – 20 seats available, please don’t be disappointed and book yours now.
Good luck to everyone wherever you are this week.
Eventing this weekend takes place at the following locations:
Oasby – Foxdale, Oasby, Hrantham NG32 3NA
Bovington – Allenby Barracks, Wool BH20 6JG
Littleton Manor – Littleton Manor, Reigate, RH2 8QZ
Oasby – No specific instructions this week
Bovington –
The u18 course walks are with Cameron Beer, and are:
Sunday 8am – 90s and 100s
Sunday 2.15pm – Novices
Meet at cross country start.
Please text Cameron on 07863 294315 stating your name and the class to ‘book’ on to a course walk.
If you are not able to do the above times or are in the 80 class, but would like to discuss the course or your competition plan with Cameron Beer please do give him a call.
Littleton Manor – Directions – What Three Word ///dragon.pump.vibes
Address is : Littleton Manor Farm, Flanchford Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8QZ
ALL ACCESS VIA FLANCHFORD ROAD. NO VEHCILES are to attempt to access via Park Lane or Littleton Lane. The Organiser at their absolute discretion reserves the right to eliminate any combination attempting to access via Littleton Lane or Park Lane. These routes must be kept clear for emergency vehicles.
Enjoy your weekend.
Weekly update – events going ahead this weekend.
Askham Bryan College – Askham Bryan College, York, Yorkshire, YO23 3FR
Tweseldown 3 – Tweseldown Racecourse, Bourley Road, Fleet, Church Crookham, Hampshire, GU52 8AD
Swalcliffe Park – Swalcliffe Park Equestrian, Grange Farm, Banbury, Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire, OX15 5EX
Askham Bryan -For those people who win a rosette they have fabulous large rosettes to 10th place – Please leave a stamped addressed envelope if you would like this sending to you or bring £2. Email Organiser (shaun.malpass@askham-bryan.ac.uk ) within 7 days of event with class and horse number if you would like dressage sheets scanning to you. Dogs on leads at all times please – grazing land for cattle & sheep.
Tweseldown – Free public parking for everyone attending.
Swalcliffe – Entrance Policy – Each car displaying a current BE membership card will be admitted including all occupants. Dogs on leads at all times please. More details can be found on the website: http://www.swalcliffeparkequestrian.co.uk/
International Events:
Boekelo – you can follow all the action on: https://www.clipmyhorse.tv/en_GB/onair or get in touch base with the results here: https://live.rechenstelle.de/2023/boekelo/leaderboard01.html There are a huge number of EHOA owned horses out in Holland this week – good luck to you all.
Other News:
There are also tickets still available for the awards lunch at Cheltenham. Please don’t miss out on the opportunity to join fellow members for a great social event prior to the start of the Winter months.
The final outing for the hospitality team in 2023 will be at Bicton. We will be on the look out for a few volunteers, please do get in touch if you can help at all.
Updated syndicate news coming next week alongside the updated rider directory list. Watch this space.
Have a good weekend.
Little Downham & Regional Championship: Ely Eventing Centre, Downham Common, Ely, Little Downham, Cambs, CB6 2TY
- Kelsall Hill: Kelsall Hill EC, Organsdale Farm, Kelsall, Middlewich Road, Cheshire, CW6 0SR
Event Specifics –
Little Downham – Entrance Policy – All welcome free of charge. U18 COURSEWALKS SUNDAY U18 100 XC walks 7.30 and 10 am meet at start box. SJ 8.30. U18 ON XC walk 12.50pm meet at start box. SJ 13.50pm. All with Debbie Edmundson, please text her on 07879441745 to confirm place. If the XC times don’t suit please contact Debbie to see if an alternate time can be arranged.
Kelsall Hill – Please be aware due to the course change you may be asked to enter the event through the old exit and you will then exit through the old entrance. Please look for the signs on the road side. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times – offending owners will be fined £20. Bib Numbers need to be printed off by the competitors before arrival at the event. These need to be on view in order to gain entrance to the event. Entrance Policy – All competitors must have their bib numbers on display as they enter the event. Non members cars will be charged £5 for a single occupancy car or £10 per car with 1 or more passengers. People on foot will be charged £5 per person. BE members with a current membership card will be allowed free access to the event. This includes owners and riders who do not arrive with their horses. Any disputes will be sorted out at the secretarys office in the main Kelsall Hill building.
Other News:
Tickets still available for the Annual Awards lunch being held at Cheltenham Racecourse. (more details on the website) Included within the ticket price – fabulous 2 course meal in the Festival Restaurant, awards presentation and racing alongside. The shopping village also offers the opportunity to start your Festive shopping!