**Important Flu Vaccination Update**From 1 January 2020, it will be strongly advised when competing at BRC events to have a flu vaccination within 6months and 21 days of the competition. From 1 March 2020, this will then become mandatory. *Update for clarification*This does not mean vaccinations need to be done every 6 months, it means that the vac...
The 70 team of Andrea Pawson, Gav Scott, Shelley Finlan and Charlotte Millership took first place with Andrea first individually, Gav second, Shelley third and Charlotte fifth - fantastic result! I also need to thank Ash who was volunteered by Charlotte to do the collecting ring steward and what a good job he did. The 80 team of Andrea Pawson, Jane...
As from 1st March 2020 the 6 month vaccination rule will apply to all Area and Championship competitions, the 7 clear days after vaccination will still apply to all BRC area events.
Area 16 news:The requirements for the upcoming BRC Area 16 Qualifiers at both AUK and Epworth Equestrian are as per current BRC Rules. A minimum of first and second if new, or starting again and the third or an annual booster which complies with the current rules. 6 monthly vaccinations are not required at either venue for BRC Qualifiers. Please re...
Thursday 1.8.19 saw EMDG members heading off to the HT championships at Swalcliffe.Sadly the 100+ team was no longer a team as 2 team horses went lame at the beginning of the week and despite our best efforts we could not find any replacements.Fiona MacDonald and Kelsey Walker were the remaining team members and competed as individuals – both...
** Important BRC Rule Changes ** Format for Show JumpingBRC has received feedback over the last couple of years regarding Show Jumping and the restrictions of only competing at one height. Following this, from the start of the winter season 2019 there will be some changes to the format. The Show Jumping format will be shortened, which will allow co...
Well done to all of the riders who took part in the dressage qualifier at Arena UK at the weekend. There were lots of fabulous tests and you did your club proud. The prelim team (Stephanie Creamer, Christie Mott, Charlotte Bartle and Alison Milner) achieved a team 4th place with Charlotte coming 3rd in her arena. Riding as individuals Claire ...
"I would like to thank every Club who jumped into the breach to help at the qualifier, some of you at the very last moment, you were all so very kind. Some who had only volunteered for half a day stepped up and did a full day when relief did not arrive. The day was not without its problems which will be looked into and learnt from. It was very...
East Midlands Dressage Group team of Mark Cavell, Keeley Durham, Anna Griffen and Lucy Nickson at the British Riding Clubs 110 show jumping championships rode some brilliant rounds over a very testing course that had its questions. The team did a fantastic job taking 3rd place and Anna Griffen's mare jumped her socks off getting one of very, very f...
Huge congratulations to Chloe & Matt Wilks on the birth of their beautiful baby girl Emily born 16 April weighing 7lb 10ozs.
Lovely write up on our Annual ODE. Please read below. https://www.an-eventful-life.com.au/ukeurope/emdg-annual-one-day-event-starts-season
March 2019 sees the launch of the new BRC Five Star Train Together Tour, at venues throughout the UK.BRC have once again teamed up with world class instructors, this time giving BRC members tuition in the Show Jumping discipline. Professional advice will also be given to the riders with two talks, talking about the importance of clean sport and nut...
In view of the large number of members wishing to be on teams for area qualifiers and some then lacking commitment to compete, thereby causing a large wasted expense to the club, it was passed at the last committee meeting, anyone wishing to enter qualifiers and/or championships, members pay the Area entry fee and the club pays the prelim entry fee...
Important message regarding the One Day Event at Osberton 23/24 February 2019 and equine flu advice. Please all bring your equine passport when collecting your competitor number and also random checks will be undertaken with horses against passports. Would competitors please note, before an event you have to have seven clear days from vaccination/b...
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Please be aware that where possible, payments for clinics, training, teams etc to be made via BACS. Please ensure you put an appropriate reference (i.e., clinic date) when paying by this method so that your payment can be matched to the appropriate clinic etc.
This award is because you, our members, have been successful across all disciplines and qualified for every championship.This award is for all our wonderful members without whom we could not achieve what we do as a riding club.We were honoured to attend the BHS awards ceremony in London at the Saddlers Hall and receive our award from Martin Clunes,...
Ralph took over as Secretary/Treasurer from his father in law many years ago. He was a true friend to many, myself included. I got to know, love and respect him on rejoining the club on my return from the Middle East 28 years ago.He really was the backbone of the EMDG - such a lovely man for whom nothing was too much trouble. A great sense of humou...
Please note due to a change in policy, Osberton estate now no longer allows dogs on training days or competition days. This however does not eliminate dogs at Summer Camp, but new rules for camp and dogs will be brought in. Would all members and non members attending any clinic or competition please leave dogs at home and not in your vehicle. This ...