Things you can ONLY say around the stable yard

Hope people don't find these offensive!! Came across them on one of the horsey websites - made me smile anyway....

Things you can ONLY say whilst around horsey people!

He won't come into my hands.
There's nothing like having 17 hands between your legs.
More leg less hand.
He needs a good 20 minute warm-up.
Relax your back, don't pinch with your knees ... go with the motion.... rock your pelvis......
When he gets excited he really foams up.
If he's not ridden 5 days a week he gets cranky.
I rode yesterday, but my best mate is riding him today.
Go ahead, ride him, you'll like it .... he'll be good for you and teach you quite a bit.
He can be ridden twice in one day.
Push!!!!
Go Go Go!!!
He's being a pig ... get his head up.
He bends to the left, but he's really stiff to the right.
He really over-reacts when I sit down into him.
Smack him if he refuses.
Clean it quick before he sucks it back in

Events around the area

Hey all - just thought whilst everyone was looking at the blog after Jain's e-mail I'd put some events I'd come across.

Sunday 19th July - Chatsworth ride - Endurance GB - www.derbyshire-egb.org.uk

Sunday 26th July - Le Trec competition - South Wingfield Riding Club - www.southwingfieldriders.co.uk

Saturday 15th August - Endurance GB social ride - Babbington / Strelley - www.derbyshire-egb.org.uk

Sunday 13th Sept - Church Wilne Rotary Charity Ride - Far Lane, Ockbrook www.churchwilnerotary.org.uk

Liz's Hen Ride

Liz post ride - a bit damp but enjoying her hot chocolate and marshmallows!

Pre ride - note the car park is dry(ish)

Caroline ready for more - well maybe not...

Sandra pretty in pink!

Hettie looking rather soggy...

The idea was a lovely picnic, sitting on the picnic rug with champagne -

we managed some very nice (soggy) food and hot chocolate...

We all had a wet time (whether on horseback or not) at Chatsworth bravely celebrating Liz Stoppards last few days as a spinster!

AGM Minutes 2009

AGM 14th May 2009

Meeting notes taken by J Holmes

Present:

Jain Holmes

Jane Williams

Liz Howsley

Hettie

Caroline Bostock

Caroline Bostock (Jr)

Susie Lear

Jane Briggs

Clint White (Glebe Mines)

Gary Goodyear (Glebe Mines)

Apologies:

Sandra Harris

Dee Shepherd

Liz Stoppard

Discussion:

Representatives of Glebe Mines Ltd described how the bridleway would change with the new Tearsall fluorspar opencast mine operations. Leaflets were handed out and we viewed the plans and have copies of these in our file. We discussed the formation of the 2.5m high soil bund (the tall soil barrier) immediately adjacent to the bridleway, how long this may take to build and how activities in the mine might affect the horses' behaviour. The soil bund will take several weeks to construct and will involve frequent soil movement by large vehicles.

Action points:

1. Bonsall Riders will have a contact person that the mine will text to inform of blasting.
2. Bonsall Riders will set up a communication cascade system to inform all members/ local riders (probably via a text and email).
3. Bonsall Riders will produce a "10 Top Tips Driving Near Horses" for HGV Drivers contracted by Glebe Mines.
4. Glebe Mines will put in horse friendly bridleway gates and anti-motorbike gates with further advice from Bonsall Riders as required.
5. Glebe Mines will organise for a Blasting sign to be put up on the gate nearest the Bonsall Moor road - the HGV entrance to the mine.
6. Glebe Mines will situate the barbed wire fence part way up the soil bund as an extra deterrent to horses. This has to be barbed wire to comply with Health and Safety Regulations.
7. Bonsall Riders and Glebe Mines Ltd will maintain open communication to discuss matters as they arise.

Chairpersons Report:

Jain talked through the past years achievements and events. These are recorded on this blog.

Secretary's Report/ Presentation of Financial Report:

Jane Briggs presented the financial report. We currently have £170 in the bank. We have made a loss on the pink vests but a £90 profit on the Fun Day last summer.

Election of Officers:

None - all remain the same.

AOB:

Jane Williams is writing in The Mutterings to ask if any landowner would be willing to let us ride over their land for the carnival ride.

Next meeting date tba in September after the Horsey Holiday.

2009 Carnival Ride

As part of the Carnival celebrations this year, Bonsall Riders are organising a ride and welcome all riders in Bonsall. We will have a relaxed ride through our beautiful countryside using some of the bridleways that have been restored recently. If you are not a confident rider, we can pair you up with some of our experienced and steady riders to accompany you.

We are hoping for good weather and to have some fun! Come and relax after a hard days work with us all.

Tuesday 28th July at the Cross, outside the Kings Head pub in Bonsall.
Gather at 6.30 p.m. – ride starting at 7 p.m.
This ride will take approximately 1 ½ hours. The route is TBA but will start up Dobb Lane and hopes to finish coming back down Pounder Lane.

The route will be way-marked and there will be Marshalls on route.

Entry agreement

• Horses should have public liability cover on their insurance.
• All riders will be expected to sign in at the start and collect their ride number and then sign back at the end of the ride.
• Members of Bonsall Riders will wear a club high visibility vest.
• Riders will be allocated to small groups and allowed to set off at intervals.
• As this is a large ride with varying levels of experience riders need to be considerate and keep their horses under control.
• Cost £2 (to go to the Carnival Committee) on the day.

For more information please contact Jain Holmes – chairperson of Bonsall Riders on 826991