SADDLE CHECKING SERVICE

I have removed the details of Pam's SADDLE CHECKING service. But here is why you might want to have your saddle checked:

Saddle problems can often be caused by: ·

Bucking through transitions

Cold backed

Shuffling paces, reluctance to step through

Difficulty in bending /flexion

Asymmetric (uneven) muscle development across the back

Heavinness in the hand

Fidgeting and biting when tacking up

Spooking and nervousness · And more …………..

Clients can see a remarkable difference in their horses way of going and behaviour when they have a correctly fitted saddle! Saddle fitting extends beyond a few measurements, the shape, profile, back and shoulder of the horse and the type of riding, the actual rider and level of skill and the construction and budget and quality of the saddle are all part of finding the best saddle for your horse. Good saddle fitters always put the horse first, some fit the saddle to the rider, it can make the difference of winning or losing! Good saddle fitters can often tell people that they have a problem with the horse in the school or stable ‘’before’ being told the problems that they have with the saddle.

MEMBERSHIP

FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN'T PAID MEMBERSHIP, IT IS NOW OVERDUE THE DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT IS 1ST JULY 2008, IF WE DONT HEAR FROM YOU BY THEN IT WILL BE ASSUMED THAT YOU NO LONGER WISH TO BE A MEMBER AND YOUR DETAILS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE REGISTER. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS PAID IF YOU WISH TO CONTINUE, WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL JOIN US THIS YEAR.

Secretary

AGM Notes 2008

BONSALL RIDERS
INAUGAURAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Friday 23rd May 2008
At 7.30 pm
83 Yoeman Street
Bonsall, DE4 2AA

Those present:
Elizabeth Howsley
Liz Stoppard
Mike Susko
Jain Holmes
Sandra Harris
Pamela Taylor-Speck
Jane Briggs
Jane Williams

1. Welcome

Elizabeth Howsley Welcomed all present.

2. Apologies

Susie Lear
Dee O’Brien
David Speck

3. Chairperson’s Report

Elizabeth talked through her report, which had been distributed to all members, she announced her retirement and was presented with a bouquet of flowers to thank her for her commitment and hard work over the past year which were organised by Jane Briggs.

4. Secretary’s Report

Pam talked through her report and action plan. Elizabeth suggested TROT to landowners, Pam to do an article in Mutterings. Venue was agreed to be at Liz Stoppards House in future, thanks is due to Liz. Elizabeth offered to attend Safer Derbyshire Meetings to keep the group in the loop.

5. Presentation of Financial Report

Pam talked through the end of year financial report and reported a surplus of £115.50 at 31st March 2008.

6. Election of Officers

All officers retired from their posts an election took place and the following was agreed:

Chairperson – Jain Holmes
Vice Chairperson – Sandra Harris
Secretary – Pam Taylor-Speck
Treasurer – Jane Briggs

The meeting was handed over to Jain Holmes to continue.

7. Any Other Business

Elizabeth reported that the Police had confiscated 4 motorbikes with no insurance or helmets on Moor Road, they are contacting the landowners of the track if they say they don’t want them on their land the Police will advise that they are trespassing, if so they will go down the line of planning permission. The gated road is being speed watched by the Police. Dobbs Lane and Pounders Lane are restricted byways and a BOAT application needs to go to Crown Prosecution. BOATS were discussed at length and the problems with gates at Pounder Lane. Jane Williams asked about the water course and whether it had been reported to Phil Berry.

Liz said that she has all the information on how to grade bridleways and reported that the bikes going up Dobb Lane had vastly reduced since the sign went up.

It was reported that several members attended the Safer Derbyshire Meeting.

Elizabeth requested that Bonsall Riders joined in the carnival this year. There was a lengthy conversation about safety and a trotting race was suggested. It was decided to do a ride through the village wearing high viz tabards with Bonsall Riders written on them. Elizabeth offered to source some reasonable priced tabards and screen printing, which would be paid out of group funds, this would also encourage safety and wearing of high viz to members. Jain Holmes offered to talk to Carnival Committee.

Pam reported that unpaid memberships are now overdue.

The next General meeting was agreed to be Monday 23rd June at 7.30 pm at Liz Stoppard’s House, 83 Yoeman Street, please send apologies if unable to attend.

8.Next AGM 2009

The date will be in April 2009.

Written by Pam Taylor-Speck 26th May 2008