British Eventing ‘Seeing A Stride’ Course With Anne Marie Taylor
Posted: Wed 11 Jan
25TH FEBUARY 2012 AT GOLDEN CROSS E.C.
Anne Marie Taylor is an equestrian coach – a Fellow of the British Horse Society (BHS); a BE Accredited Trainer; a Dressage and Horse Trials Judge; an International FEI Judge; Three Day Event Ground Jurist; and a former top International Three Day Event rider.
Course Overview: Seeing a Stride
This is a course targeted at all levels, from those just starting out to those who are out there competing and still have trouble in “seeing a stride”. The aim of the course is to educate the rider in the principle of the horses “12 feet stride” when it comes to jumping and the importance of the canter in order to achieve this ideal.
Anne Marie has developed a set of very simple and easy to replicate at home exercises designed to break the whole process down into simple components. These have proved invaluable in building confidence and technique into and over a fence.
The course will take the form of groups of 3 having an hour long lesson both morning and afternoon, Anne Marie actively encourages you to watch sessions you are not participating in as she feels you will learn a great deal from watching fellow participants.
Bookings to be made through www.britisheventing.com
2012 REGISTRATIONS
Posted: Fri 20 Jan
The SEEL website is now accepting online registrations for the 2012 season
FAQ
What is SEEL?
The South East Eventers League is a non profit seasonal League for riders competing at British Eventing affiliated one and two day events in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, Berkshire and Hampshire. If you are a BE member and are placed at any event held in these counties you can accrue points within a variety of rankings to qualify for fabulous prizes – the Overall Grassroots Winner in 2012 will receive a WOW First Thought Saddle, trophies, cash and other fabulous prizes. We also run training sessions to help you with dressage and show jumping throughout the season and details of these can be found on the website. SEEL is the only regional BE Championship still in existence in the UK thanks in full to our wonderful supporters and sponsors.
What else does SEEL do?
Each year SEEL supports a charity with a connection to riders in this region. In 2012 following Brian Lear’s tragic accident at Hickstead our friends and supporters raised nearly £2000 at the Seahorse Ball alone for Aspire the charity for those with spinal cord injuries.
What does membership cost?
Membership for the season is completely free if you are a British Eventing member – simply visit www.south-east-eventers-league.co.uk and register you and your horse/pony and let us do the rest. After each SEEL event registered riders will receive an email with the latest rankings leader board and any other local news so you can keep an eye on your placing and forthcoming events.
How do I get my prizes?
For the last 16 years SEEL has celebrated the highs and lows of the season at the infamous Seahorse Ball. Your prizes are presented at the gala dinner and the party continues into the early hours of the morning.
What’s new in 2012?
This year we will be adding a new International Award to the rankings which will be presented to the highest placed SEEL rider competing at Ardingly International, Brightling and Firle.
Check the website for more info www.south-east-eventers-league.co.uk
Sponsors renew their support in 2012
The following sponsors have supported the league in 2011 and have renewed their support for 2012. We are extremely grateful to:
Intelligent Worming www.intelligentworming.com
WOW First Thought Saddles www.flair.uk.com
Littleton Manor Equestrian www.lmeq.com
RJ Lamb Art www.rjlambart.com
Equine Travel Agency www.eta.uk.com
Pegasus Magazine , Local media sponsors www.pegasusmagazine.com
There are still one or two rankings as yet unconfirmed and may be available for sponsorship – please email Melanie@kickinmedia.co.uk for more information
2012 Qualifying Events
Mar 8-11 TWESLEDOWN
Mar 24-25 MUNSTEAD SURREY
Apr 14-15 SOUTH OF ENGLAND (1) SUSSEX
Mar 24-25 MUNSTEAD SURREY
Mar 27-28 SOMERLEY PARK INTERNATIONAL HANTS
Apr 28-29 NURSTEAD COURT KENT
May 18-20 TWESLEDOWN HAMPSHIRE
May 26-27 BORDE HILL SUSSEX
Jun 1-2 ERIDGE KENT
Jun 16-17 STRATFORD HILLS ESSEX
Jun 16-17 BERKSHIRE COLLEGE BERKS
Jun 23-24 RACKHAM SUSSEX
Jul 3-5 TWESLEDOWN HAMPSHIRE
Jul 14-15 BRIGHTLING PARK INTERNATIONAL SUSSEX
Jul 21-22 IPING SUSSEX
Jul 28-31 LONDON OLYMPICS (YOU WILL PROBABLY GET
BALLOTED FROM THIS ONE!)
Aug 4-5 CHILHAM KENT
Aug 25-26 FIRLE INTERNATIONAL SUSSEX
Sep 16 MUNSTEAD SURREY
Sep 22-23 SOUTH OF ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL SUSSEX
Sep 25-26 BERKSHIRE COLLEGE BERKSHIRE
Oct 5-7 PULBOROUGH SUSSEX
BE GRASSROOTS PRE- SEASON EVENT TRAINING
Posted: Fri 17th June
SATURDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2012 & SATURDAY 3RD MARCH
Training clinic to include 2hrs simulated X country training with BE Accredited Trainer Penny Sangster and a 2hr theory session with FEI vet Howard Newitt of Milbourne Veterinary Clinic covering the new drug and doping rules that are being enforced by British Eventing for the 2012 season. Also covered in the theory session will be fitness for horse and rider for the season ahead which will be covered by Sam Penn and Penny, and your chance to ask any questions on entries/ balloting or qualifications.
Cost £40 per person- limited spaces so please book early
There will be a few spare places for the theory session only at £15 per person .
No spaces will be held until payment is made in full and must be made by February 1st.
ONLINE PAYMENT FACILITY AVAILABLE OR BY CHEQUE MADE PAYABLE TO GOLDEN CROSS
Just a quick bit of news and an opportunity to wish you all a great
Christmas and happy and prosperous New Year, before you know the 2012
season will be on top of us.
Registrations will again be necessary for next season and can be
done from the beginning of January 2012, it only takes a couple of
minutes to do and it enables us to maintain an up to date database.
Here at SEEL we are striving to keep ahead of the game and would
welcome any feedback you may have on anything Eventing in the south
east. We have regular contact with organisers and happy to pass
things on. The Dressage clinics were well received by those who
attended but we really needed more numbers to make it more worthwhile.
The Ball was again an amazing success and had the highest attendance
for many a year, the new SEEL trophies went down really well and
was money well invested. We also managed to raise approx £2000
for the Brian Lear fund through Aspire. If there is anything else
you would like SEEL to try and organise whether it be training or
social please let us know.
If anybody knows of any potential new rankings sponsors could you
please let us know, Mel did a great job on this front last year
and managed to secure deals at the last minute, we hope to announce
what rankings are running next year in January, we do not want to
make the mistake on running unsponsored sections as in the past
and struggle to make up prize money etc from our very limited resources.
We intend to provide SEEL International trophies and possibly
prizes in kind to the highest placed SEEL registered members at
the 2* CIC at Brightling and South of England and the 1* CIC
at Brightling, South of England and the new addition at Firle
in August. This could be an interesting way for anyone
interested in entering into sponsorship to get there name out.
We are also looking into the possibility of monthly SEEL
newsletters if you think they will be well received.
British Showjumping have just done a piece on Golden Cross EC
Owner and SEEL Chairman Ian Bareham, click the link below to
find out more, it surprised many people especially the person
that said, quote, “ I just thought he was a fat bloke who bought
an Equestrian centre”
http://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk
SEEL Registrations
Posted: Wed 3 Nov
New registrations have now been suspended till January 2012 to allow us to
formulate next seasons rankings and tweak the rules where necessary,
all registered members will have to register for next year with updated
details.
SEEL SILENT AUCTION IN AID OF BRIAN LEAR THROUGH ASPIRE
Posted: Wed 9 Nov
As many of you are aware we are raising funds for Brian Lear at this
years awards and ball that is taking place this Saturday, November
12th. Many of you will be attending on the night which should be
the best ever Eventing party of the season, the silent auction list
is available to view here
and if you are not attending, email bids will be taken up till 4.30pm on Saturday by emailing info@goldencrossec.co.uk and will be finalised at the ball at approx 10pm. Those that are attending will all be issued with bidding forms on the night. The raffle prize list is also attached with probably the best ever array of prizes.
The evening is now sold out and this year the attendance is up by 30%.
Heres to a great evening on Saturday, happy bidding
BLUE CHIP STEP IN TO SPONSOR THE 2011 SEEL RACEHORSE TO EVENTER RANKINGS
Posted: Fri 4th November
Blue chip have stepped in to sponsor the racehorse to eventer rankings at the eleventh hour, they will provide vouchers for the winners who will receive there awards at this years SEEL Ball which takes place on November 12th. Congratulations must go to Justin Clubley for winning this years rankings aboard Taranis
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TOWNEND SUPPORT SEEL RIDERS
Posted: Wed 3 Nov
Townend Autumn Winter Collection are very kindly providing some extra
prizes at this years SEEL Ball and Awards which takes place at the Hop
Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent on 12th November 2011
The Townend 2011 Autumn Winter Collection is available now. With style,
durability and technical performance in mind the range boasts quality
garments such as the Imperial Performance Jacket with its ergonomic
sports fit, windproof and waterproof with taped seams, the classic
style of the Master Paddock Coat, the striking polo shirts and
eye-catching rugby tops, hoodies and pull over tops. Further details
can be found at
www.battles.co.uk
CHARITY SKY DIVE
Posted: Wed 2 Nov
Sam Penn doing her sky dive in aid of Brian Lear, to donate to this
great cause, you can donate online through the link.
SEEL ANNONCE NEW SPONSOR FOR THE OWNER / RIDER RANKINGS
Posted: Wed 26th October
Maxavita have stepped into sponsor the owner rider section at the last minute and will present there popular prizes at this years SEEL Ball and awards ceremony to be held on November 12th at the Hop Farm at Paddock Wood, Kent
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SEEL BALL
Posted: Wed 26 Oct
DON’T MISS OUT ON EVENTINGS PARTY OF THE YEAR AT THE SEEL BALL
FEATURING THE
JIM STAPLEY BAND!
END OF SEASON
Posted: Wed 12 Oct
The season has now drawn to a close in the South East, and the attached final league results show that in some rankings the competition has been really fierce and went down to the wire at Pulborough last weekend. For the first time in the league's history we have had to apply the consistency points rule as two of the rankings ended in ties. Well done to all winners and commiserations if you just missed out. The committee will be in touch with prize winners over the next couple of days regarding publicity and prizes.
We have encountered a major hick up this season which the committee has worked tirelessly to try and resolve, which was that the original SEEL trophies that have been awarded at the Ball annually were the property of Seahorse Equestrian Agents, this being Roland Clarke and Mike Horton. Seahorse have insisted that the trophies be returned to them to be sold, after promising they were on indefinite loan to the league. We have asked for first refusal on the purchase of the trophies, but they are worth in the region of £5000, which the SEEL committee as a non profit making organisation cannot afford at this time. We will however be presenting momentos to all winners at this year's Ball, which they can keep. SEEL will have our own perpetual trophies in place for the 2012 season .
Please don’t forget to buy your Ball tickets. This year, we are again at the Hop Farm in Paddock Wood, on November 12th, 7.30 start time, carriages at 1.30am. We have the normal rodeo, the Jim Stapley band, raffle, silent auction and complimentary photo. Tables are selling fast and tickets will not be safe until paid for; we cannot have the fiasco of last year when tables /tickets were reserved to be paid for on the night, and those people never turned up, causing a financial nightmare. Ballot date for the Ball is 28th October and if not paid for by that date, you won't be coming unless there are tickets still available, which is highly unlikely. Tickets can be purchased online through the Golden Cross EC website www.goldencrossec.co.uk and there is a special offer of a table of ten for the price of nine. We will email everyone nearer the time with silent auction details and raffle prize lists.
We are still awaiting nominations for the SEEL groom of the year - we have secured a really super prize this year, and whether it be your mother, partner, best friend etc we can't award it without your nominations. These can be done on the SEEL website www.southeasteventersleague.co.uk
That’s it for now, well done to you all for making it such a competitive season and hopefully see you all at the Ball in November.
The SEEL committee.
CHARITY SKYDIVE FOR BRIAN
Posted: Sun 9th October
For my birthday present this year I have been given a voucher for a skydive,
and I have decided to try to raise some more money for Brian Lear through
Aspire.
Brian is not only a close friend to me, but I have had a lot of success with horses which I have bought/evented from him over the last few years.
The skydive will tale place on the 25th of October 2011 at Headcorn Airport in Kent. If anyone wants to come and offer moral support, I will be able to give you a time nearer the date!
The link to my Just Giving page is; http://www.justgiving.com/sampennskydive
SEEL BALL
Posted: Wed 10th August
Final preparations are now nearly finished for the SEEL Ball on 12th November 2011, which takes place at the Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent.
We have secured the services of a top band and have a fantastic array of raffle prizes and a silent auction. Ticket sales are already at a record high and are sure to sell out. 7.30pm start time, carriages at 1am, black or white tie.
Our annual ball and awards ceremony will no doubt be another great night to remember.
Free glass of champagne on arrival
Entertainment from 'The Jim Stapley Band'
Rodeo bull
A complimentary photo
Silent auction and raffle in aid of our chosen charity for 2011
The Brian Lear Foundation, supported by Aspire
More information on The Jim Stapley Band: As well as touring in the States, Jim's recent live performances have included London venues such as Camden Barfly, The Scala, several headlines at the Bedford, plus Meadowlands and Hop Farm Festivals, packing several Brighton venues, a highly successful July show at the Trinity Arts Centre in Tunbridge Wells and headlining the world-famous 100 Club
BALLOT DATE OCTOBER 29th
Special online deal ~ Book a table for 10 and only pay for 9 tickets
SEEL REPORT
Posted: Fri 16th Sept
As the 2011 eventing season is drawing to an end, there is still much for competitors to compete for within the South East Eventers League. Georgie Strang and Jenny Newton’s Cooley Business Time have now taken the lead in the Intelligent Worming Leading Horse and Rider and the Tri Tec 14 (Farham) Novice. This 6yo gelding in his first season eventing has notched up an impressive string of novice results with wins at Chilham Castle and Eridge, and a 2nd in the Intermediate Novice at Firle Place. However Georgie only has a 4 point lead in this ranking and without any further runs in league events could easily be overtaken, therefore the prizes are all up for grabs!
Young rider Laura Geary and Dinero have had a successful season and currently hold pole position in a number of rankings. They have won 5 BE100 events and lead the Littleton Manor Under 21, the WOW Overall Grassroots and the Grassroots Pegasus BE100. They are now entered to run at Novice level at both the South of England and Pulborough, which may allow another league contender to sneak ahead. Harvey Hooves and Claire Roissetter are one such combination, as both Laura and Claire are both on equal points in the Littleton Manor Under 21. Claire is now entered for a BE100 at South of England and a BE90 at Pulborough. Claire appears to have an unassailable lead in the Truleisure BE90 and is also currently leading the Equine Travel Agency Ltd Veteran Horse, after a very successful season.
Aileen Tizzard currently has the top two places in the The Rachel Lamb Veteran rankings on Kavanagh II and Pauldarys Chumbawumba. Aileen has won this rankings twice before and is therefore heading for a hat-trick of wins.
The famous Seahorse Ball will be taking place at the Hop Farm in Paddock Wood, Kent on the Saturday 12th November. Tickets are selling fast so please get your order in quickly at http://www.south-east-eventers-league.co.uk/BALL.asp. Also have you got a groom who goes beyond the call of duty? Would you like to reward that groom? Nominations are being accepted for the Groom of the Year with an exciting prize to the winner, presented at the Ball. Nominations can be made on the South East Eventers League website.
The last 4 events of the season are Munstead, Berkshire College, South of England and Pulborough, with many of the leagues still very open, this will be an exciting end to the season.
BRIAN LEAR
Posted: Thurs 11th August
Brian Lear is a renowned British Show Jumping course builder and top producer of competition horses in the south east. Tragically his lorry ramp collapsed on him at The Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead, he was airlifted to The Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, before being transferred to The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, Middlesex. Brian has crushed two vertebrae, cracked five others, and he has extensive spinal cord damage, right now the prognosis is poor, Brian currently has no feeling from the waist down.
At the midpoint in the eventing season there is still all to play for in the South-east Eventers league rankings as after a busy July there has been a shake-up in the Rankings.
Claire Roissetter and her own 18yo Harvey Hooves had an excellent start to the season with wins at Tweseldown and Munstead. They have had a quiet April and May but came back out on the eventing circuit at Rackham in the BE90 by claiming another convincing win. They have followed this with 2 more BE90 wins at Eridge and Brightling and a 2nd at Iping. They now head to Firle and Chilham. This excellent run of success has left Claire leading in the Littleton Manor U21, the TruLeisure BE90 and the Equine Travel Agency Ltd Veteran Horse.
A new entry into multiple rankings is Swedish international rider Anna Hilton. Anna with her own Janet Sandford’s Mr Dalby have moved into 2nd in the Intelligent Worming Leading Horse and Rider after a 2nd place at Brightling in the CIC**. Anna is also currently 2nd in the Owner/Riders with Mr Dalby. Anna also now heads the Billy Stud mares with Shonaid Jemmett-Page’s 5yo Spring Sensation, who has had some good results in the age related classes.
The next events in the league are Chilham and Firle. With a range of classes at these events, there are excellent opportunities for all competitors to make their mark on the rankings. This year it is mandatory for all competitors to register for the league, even if you have registered before.
SEEL Ball 12th November 2011
Posted: Tues 9th August
The infamous annual SEEL Ball and awards which will be held at the Hop Farm in Paddock Wood, Kent will hold a raffle at this years function and it has been decided by the committee that proceeds from this will go to to Brian Lear by means of the charity ‘ Aspire’
If you were not aware Brian suffered serious back injuries when his ramp fell on him at the RIHS at Hickstead, he is currently in hospital at the ROH, Stanmore in Middlesex in the spinal injuries unit. The long term prognosis is not yet known but due to the extent of the injuries it does not look to rosy.
Brian was often seen around the south east events as SJ course builder, notably at South of England and Eridge, he also produced and sold on many an event horse and the winners of the Lycetts 4yr old championships for the past 2 seasons originated from his yard .
There have been some amazing prizes donated to the raffle ,even at this early stage and some with a very high financial value and as the prize list increases in may be necessary to hold a silent auction on the evening.
Tickets for the Ball are now available on line and as a special this year we are offering a table of ten for the price of nine tickets.
Please purchase your tickets early enough and don’t be disappointed as the event has been a sell out from its instigation.
LATEST UPDATE FROM SMITH LAWN H.T
Posted: Thurs 21st July
Due to demand we are running both Novice and BE100 on both days and
there are still some spaces left in both classes on both days.
Course building is well underway and the ground conditions there
are very good. We are putting bark mulch on the track before the
first water and sand on the landings where the ground is not
sand anyway.
SEEL REPORT
Posted: Fri 15th July
Laura Geary and Dinero have continued their successful 2011 season with BE100 wins at both Tweseldown and Eridge. This has propelled Laura into a healthy lead in 3 rankings within the South East Eventers League; the WOW Overall Grassroots, the Grassroots Pegasus BE100 and the Littleton Manor U21. WOW Saddles have kindly offered a saddle for the winner of the Overall Grassroots. WOW are the first saddlery company to allow riders to choose a traditional looking saddle which combines all the individual characteristics required by the rider, horse and the discipline involved.
Alycia Port had a successful weekend at Eridge which has allowed her to make strong claims on multiple rankings with 2 horses. Alycia with Classic Decision II came 4th in an Intermediate section at Eridge, they are now the overall leaders of the Intelligent Worming Leading Horse and Rider and =2nd in the Billy Stud Mares. She also picked up a 2nd in a Novice section with Daisy Dancer which puts her into 2nd place in the Equine Travel Agency Veteran Horse and into the lead in the Billy Stud Mares.
Harvey Hooves and Claire Roissetter have extended their lead in the Truleisure BE90 after wins at Rackham and Eridge. They now have a 19 point lead over Ramex II and Theresa Knott in 2ND.
Aileen Tizzard is heading towards a hat-trick of wins in the Rachel Lamb Veteran. She has 2 rides this season, Alison Driver’s 18yo Kavanagh II and her own Pauldary’s Chumba Wumba, who are poised in 1st and 3rd places within this ranking.
The next events in the league are Brightling and Iping. With a range of classes at these events, there are excellent opportunities for all competitors to make their mark on the rankings. This year it is mandatory for all competitors to register for the league, even if you have registered before. Therefore all competitors need to register at http://www.south-east-eventers-league.co.uk if they want to be eligible for the exciting prizes offered in the league.
Fit to Ride
Posted: Tues 28th June
Jon Pitts officially launch’s Fit to Ride with a lecture demonstration and a practice session from special guest 4* Australian Team Event Rider and 2010 Badminton winner Paul Tapner.
Fit to Ride is the brand new initiative for riders of all ages and abilities that is designed and led by Jon Pitts. It takes innovative methods proven through tireless research previously available only to elite riders and “blows the cover” on the traditional understanding of riding horses and teaching methods.
For the first time equestrians can discover what is happening to their bodies when they get on a horse and gain a much greater insight into how to improve. The training programs are a complete revelation and will allow you to not only improve your riding skills but also boost your safety and confidence.
The Fit to Ride programs encompass 3 main areas of rider improvement: Performance, Safety and Confidence and are being launched to the public via Interactive Presentations across the UK.
The official launch of Fit to Ride by Jon Pitts with special guest Paul Tapner has been confirmed for:
Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre (RH2 8LB) which is an accredited Fit to Ride host venue on…
Thursday 21st July 2011 from 6pm – 10pm Tickets: £20 per person for adults and £15 per person for Pony Club members
After events at Tweseldown, Borde Hill and Berkshire College the leader board has received a shake-up, with some new faces entering the leader board.
Alycia Port and Classic Decision II, who she joint owns with Chris Ing and Pauline Passmore are the new joint leaders of the Intelligent Worming Leading Horse and Riders, following a 3rd in the Novice Regional Final at Tweseldown, this follows a win at South of England in a novice section. They are also heading the Owner/Rider section. Alycia now plans to compete in the Intermediate at Eridge, providing her with an excellent opportunity to add to her points total. Alycia jointly leads this section with Alice Kent and Marlfield Duke, who has had consistent novice and intermediate form this season.
The sponsor of the Leading Horse and Rider ranking is Intelligent Worming, which provides an innovative solution to worm control. Intelligent Worming provides faecal egg count analysis, an in depth risk assessment process and support and advice from a personal consultant with over five years of parasitology experience. Intelligent Worming has a 100% success rate and it works for any establishment from the single horse owner to an 80 horse stud and competition yard.
Sophie Miles and her own Woodlands Anabel are the new leader of The Tri Tec 14 (Farham) Novice, following a 3rd in the ONU18Q at Borde Hill and a win at Nurstead Court. Sophie is also one of the leaders of the Billy stud mare, along with Nachtigall and Susan Eggleton and Classic Decision II Alycia Port.
Dinero and Laura Geary are making a decisive attempt to take some of the rankings this year. They are the current leaders of 3 rankings, Grassroots Pegasus BE 100, Littleton Manor Under 21 and the Wow Overall Grassroots. Dinero is joint owned by his rider and Dr Patricia Milligan, and at just 7yo has done just 4 events, picking up 3 wins and one second. They are in with an excellent chance of winning the Wow saddle if they continue their current form.
The next events in the league are Eridge, Tweseldown and Brightling. With a range of classes at these events, there are excellent opportunities for all competitors to make their mark on the rankings. This year it is mandatory for all competitors to register for the league, even if you have registered before. Therefore all competitors need to register at http://www.south-east-eventers-league.co.uk if they want to be eligible for the exciting prizes offered in the league.
Eridge Horse Trials 2nd/3rd July
Posted: Fri 17th June
Entries are still being taken in all classes
Ground Conditions
As those who have been to Eridge before know the event is run over old parkland turf and like every year we will be aerating with specialised machinery all the tracks and areas prior to the event. Additionally we have already placed an initial order for 60 tons of sand for the take offs, landings and any other areas which might be in need.
Riders have always praised and appreciated this event for the huge amount of effort the team put in to the groundwork and that is why they always come back. This year will be no different even if this dry spell does continue for we are pretty used to dry conditions in July and will always do as much as we physically and financially can do to maintain our reputation.
For all those thinking of entering for the first time don’t just take our word as the organisers but speak to other competitors who know this event!
An Evening with Sam Penn and her Sponsors
on 29 July
Posted: Fri 17th June
*Fit to Ride?*
This year the theme for Sams' lecture/demo is Fit to Ride, for both horse and rider.
We will have talks from;
* Howard Newitt from Cinque Port Veterinary Associates*
* Ed Roland Balanced Horse Feeds*
* Andrew Casserly – Yard Farrier *
* Forest Farmacy*
* A Fit To Ride body workshop for everyone to have a go at
* Catering
* A chance to meet an international eventer and some of her sponsors.
and more.....
The demo will include Sam riding some of her horses from 4 year olds currently contesting the BYEH classes to her intermediate/advanced horses. Sam will also ride on of her horses through a dressage test with list 3 judge who will talk the audience through her marks.
Click here to download the Poster
SEEL DRESSAGE CLINIC AT GOLDEN CROSS EQUESTRIAN
Posted: Fri 17th June
The SEEL clinic, held at Golden Cross EC was a huge success. The
clinic was formatted so that each horse and rider came in to the
arena and did one BE dressage test, then Bridget Beresford-Wright,
a list 3 BD judge who judges all the South East Horse Trails,
ran through the test scores with each rider, giving hints and
tips as to how to improve certain movements. Bridget then got
each rider to trot or canter through certain movements while
telling the rider where they could improve. The riders then got
to ride through their test again to see if there was an improvement
in the scores.
All the riders improved by at least 5% in their second test,
which can be the difference between coming nowhere and being
well placed. With BE tests used that are being used in approaching
horse trials, allowing riders and horses to practise their tests
in a competition environment, but able to still treat it as a
practise.
Due to the success of the SEEL Dressage Clinic we have already
booked our next one on the 25th August 2011 with Firle taking
place on the 27th/28th August all the tests used in the clinic
will be the tests for Firle, giving competitors a chance to
run through their tests twice with a judge who may even be
judging their section at Firle, to discover what horse trials
judges really want to see.
SEEL DRESSAGE CLINIC
Posted: Fri 17th June
Help improve your horse trials dressage with help from regular south east horse trials judges.
The format we have organised will be that you perform your test in your chosen class ,the judge will judge your test and then spend approx 5 minutes running through it with you and then re judge a second test and hopefully you will see an improvement .This clinic will probably be held on grass if ground conditions permits.
Class1 BE 92
Class 2 BE 101
Class 3 BE 111
Class 4 BE 116
Payment Details/ Event Fees:
Entry Fee £30.00. Please state Test on your entry.
TIMES AVAILABLE ON 23RD AUGUST BY EITHER PHONING 01825
873022 BETWEEN 6PM AND 7PM or THROUGH THE GOLDEN CROSS
OR SEEL WEBSITE.ALL PROFITS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO
TO SEEL FUNDS.
Ian White Memorial Trophy 2011, Smiths Lawn (2 August 2011)
Posted: Mon 13th June
Smiths Lawn Horse Trials (1 and 2 August 2011) is delighted to again be hosting an Owner/Rider Section for the Ian White Memorial Trophy:
Ian was a keen amateur eventer who died in 2008 from a brain tumour at
the age of 41.
The trophy was set-up in Ian’s memory by his wife,
Kathryn and is awarded in recognition of his love for the sport of
eventing. The competition is open to all amateur owner/riders at
BE100 level who enter the Cathean Limited Section at Smith’s Lawn.
Fantastic prizes (1st-10th places) and three trophies will be
provided by our generous sponsors including Equilibrium Trizone,
Jonty Evans (International 4* Eventer), NAF products, EHOA and
Cathean Ltd. Trophies will be awarded for section winner, best
turned out horse & rider and the combination closest to the
optimum cross-country time. Brain Tumour UK will be selling
donuts and other goodies to raise money to fund research into
this devastating condition and support patients and their families.
DESPITE CLASH OF DATES WITH GATCOMBE, BRIGHTLING STICKS WITH DATES FOR 2012
Posted: Fri 10th June
After months of uncertainty Brightling Park International Horse Trials in East Sussex have revealed they will stick to their usual dates for 2012, despite the two-day event clashing with the Gatcombe Festival in Gloucestershire.
“It was not an easy decision to make,” explains event organiser Gardie Grissell, adding: “We felt very let down by British Eventing (BE) as we were given no choice in the matter, but we have decided to press ahead.”
The Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park is usually held the first week in August but will be moved to mid-July in 2012. The fixtures clash is the result of the Olympics and there not being enough weekends in the year to accommodate all the events.
“This year, Brightling is celebrating its silver jubilee so we are a longstanding event and would expect to be treated as such by BE. When I was told about the clash we were very disappointed that it was not open to negotiation,” says Gardie.
The CIC** Brightling event costs more than £50,000 to put on and brings in only nominal profits as it is, so organisers are hopeful the clash will not effect numbers of entries on the day. “It is a real gamble, but we are hopeful we will still attract the normal 400 horses.
"This is Brightling's 25th year and preparations are well under way. Several new fences have been added to the CIC 1 Star and 2 Star courses. These have been built by Olympic course builder Scott Brickell. The first two water complexes have been refurbished. The cascade at the second water on the 2 star track has been removed and replaced with a double of flower frames on the approach.
We are very aware of the dry weather and if this continues the arenas and courses will be watered and or aerovated. We will, as always make very effort to provide decent ground."
COOPERBURNETT EVENTERS CHALLENGE
Posted: Thurs 12th May
The showjumpers yet again prevailed in this prestigious class, now in its 15th
year and run annually at Golden Cross. Show jumper Lisa Long won the class
followed by compatriot Tori Barker with Sam Penn being the top placed SEEL
rider in 3rd place (pictured above )Arran Hollet (also pictured) finished
a commendable 4th place with last years winner Nicolle Pavitt relegated to
5th place, Georgia Strang and the infamous Master Monarch who is now 20,
took the 6th spot. Photos by courtesy of Spidge Photography.
LEAGUE UPDATE
Posted: Wed 27th April
Competition for the Intelligent Worming South East Eventers League is becoming thrilling as fresh faces join the leader board and exciting sponsors provide new prizes. Truleisure are the new sponsors of the BE90 league. Truleisure are the South’s leading manufacturer of quality 3.5ton horseboxes. They design and build to a high standard using only quality materials and offering a full range of van conversion services. The BE90 league is currently led by Claire Roissetter and Harvey Hooves. Claire is also the present leader of the Littleton Manor U21 section. With BE90 sections at Tweseldown and Borde Hill in May this league could see a new leader this month.
Dinero and Laura Greary have put themselves into the running for the coveted WOW saddle by taking the lead in both the WOW Overall Grassroots and the Grassroots Pegasus BE100. Laura and her 7yo gelding by the dressage stallion Dimaggio have started the 2011 season with a 2nd in the BE100 U18 section at South of England and a win in the BE100 U21 at Nurstead.
There is a new leader in the Intelligent Worming Leading Horse and Rider, Drew Davy and Merlin Himself II. After a slightly shaky start at Tweseldown 1, Drew has produced 2 consistent runs at Nurstead Court and South of England, gaining a 3rd and a 4th. This has also left Drew in the lead in the Tri Tec 14 Farnam Novice league. This combination are now set to run at Intermediate level.
Will Furlong and Pioneer Silvie are the new leaders of the Billy Stud Mares from Sam Penn and Ambastor Princess. Will has started the season at BE100 with a 2nd place at Munstead and the a 3rd in the Open Novice U18 Qualifier at Nurstead Court. Justin Clubley and Taranis are the current leaders of the ex-racehorse section after a 3rd and 4th places at Tweseldown and Munstead BE90. Kevin Maple and Weratosthenes are the new leaders in the Veteran league following 3 consistent results.
This year it is mandatory for all competitors to register for the league, even if you have registered before. Therefore all competitors need to register at
www.south-east-eventers-league.co.uk
if they want to be eligible for the exciting prizes offered in the league.
RUTH MATHIESON
Posted: Thurs 5th May
The SEEL Committee would like to take this opportunity of wishing
Ruth a speedy recovery.
STATEMENT:
You will be aware that Ruth Mathieson unfortunately sustained a significant injury when competing in Novice Section C at Nurstead Court Horse Trials on Saturday 30th April 2011.
Ruth has been transferred to a specialist spinal injuries unit. Her condition is currently being evaluated and her treatment ongoing. She and her family would initially appreciate some privacy and ask all persons to respect that but will in due course keep relevant people informed of any significant developments. Any correspondence or well wishes should be directed to Ruth Mathieson, c/o Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Littleton Lane, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB from where they shall be forwarded.
Please no flowers, in due course a fund may be established to help provide Ruth the future care she may need. Details will be released of this fund in due course and contributions would be gratefully receive
GRASSROOTS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Posted: Sat 30th April
A short report from the Mitsubishi Grass Roots Championship by Frances Davies who finished second on Dark Pretender in the BE90 Championships
"I've just returned from a wonderful few days at the Grassroots Championships at Badminton and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the experience utterly to anyone who has the chance to go. We were particularly lucky with the weather, but I know the atmosphere would have been as unwaveringly enthusiastic whatever the temperature. Everyone just felt so lucky to be there, whatever happened in the results.
The organisation of the event was superb - stabling facilities were excellent, and all aspects of the competition were what you'd expect from Badminton, down to the bowler-hatted dressage and cross country stewards. We really were treated as well as our 4-star heroes. Particularly memorable was the great mix of people and their equine partners. They came from all over the country; rider ages ranging from teens to 50s; horses spanning from gallant 14.2s to huge shiny warmbloods.
From a personal point of view I was glad to be well prepared as the competition is tough - 84 in my class and the marks were very close. I have regular dressage lessons with Andrew Day, show jumping lessons with Ernest Dillon and try and kick off each season with a cross country session with Nick Turner. Their respective, and cumulative, training practices were invaluable when it came to the crunch, particularly since my horse and I had each had a serious setback early in the year.
The Grassroots dressage is formal and could be daunting to some horses, the show jumping has more atmosphere than we're accustomed to - it's the first time I've known spectators crowding the whole ring, cheering their 'team', Pimms in hand! The cross country tracks were beautiful. They weaved their way alongside and across the 4-star course and the fences mimicked their (much) bigger brothers in both name and design wherever possible. The Willis Bros certainly build courses that fill the eye and although inviting, there were several noteworthy questions. It helped to be comfortable at BE100 level even though I was doing the BE90 class.We had the opportunity to walk the course with Philip Surl, Nick Turner (both part of the BE Coaching Development Team) or Yogi Breisner, which was another example of how thoughtful the organisers were and how they bent over backwards to make it a special few days.
The first time I went to Badminton was in 1979. I was in my gap year, working as groom to Charles Cyzer, owner of Lucinda Green's ride Killaire. Killaire was my charge when he was at home and I also looked after him sometimes at Lucinda's. She had been my heroine all through my teens and I never thought I could cap the excitement of Killaire's win that year. But I came very close to that last week, especially when none other than Lucinda was at the exit to the prize-giving, graciously and sincerely congratulating us on our efforts. Wildest dreams? You bet. And the best of luck to all SEEL members who are aiming for Grassroots 2012."
CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted: Wed 27th April
SEEL would like to congratulate all the SEEL competitors who
took part in last weeks Grassroots Championships at Badminton,
especially Frances Davies on Dark retender who were runners
up in the BE90 Championships and Lucyanna Westaway on
Raindance III who took third spot in the BE100 Championship.
Well done to you all.
LMEQ TRIED & TESTED
Posted: Fri 15th March
LMEQ is without doubt one of the best new training facilities in
the Southeast with everything that could be required when training
event horses. The 2 all-weather arenas are huge, the 20x60
dressage arena is floodlit and has training mirrors across the
whole of one end, the 50x60 showjumping arena has a full set of
showjumps including the scarey things like watertrays. Both have
super surfaces which are beautifully maintained as are the 1
mile long gallops which work up a long slight slope - perfect
for fittening work.
The cross country schooling area is fantastic and one to which
I regularly make the 3 hour round trip to use. There is
something for all levels, both horses and riders, with over
80 fences all of which are really well made and inviting and
can be as straightforward or as technical as you like with
various combination fences and a great water complex with
various options in/out. I especially like the fact that there
are some real technical questions but without having to jump
too big, perfect for teaching novices or reminding the older
ones. Matt and his Team are also super helpful, when I asked
if he had a bounce into the water he said 'No, but we can
make one'! They also take great care of the ground,
regularly moving many of the fences which not only keeps
the takeoff/landing zones in good condition but also means
there is something slightly different every time.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEBSITE!
Posted: Mon 28th March
Welcome to the new SEEL website, I hope you all find this an improvement on the old site and many thanks must go to Hayley and her team at Equine Affairs for building the site. Ian Bareham has taken over as Chairman of SEEL after the retirement of Roland Clarke who has kept the League running for fifteen years. A new committee has been formed consisting of local riders and their associates which enhance the sport from all angles.
The SEEL Annual Ball and awards ceremony will take place on November 12th at the Hop Farm at Paddock Wood in Kent and tickets will be available later in the year through the website with a new online purchase system.
We are also running a dressage clinic at Golden Cross on Thursday 16th June, more details to follow shortly and are trying to organise course walks with top riders at some local events.
LEAGUE REGISTRATION
Posted: Mon 28th March
There has been an ongoing debate since we made it compulsory to
register this year, this is only due to the fact that we needed
an up to date database of competitors rather than a card system
that was completely outdated, when registered you will be emailed
all the latest rankings and any other news in the south east
region. Please remember SEEL is run by volunteers with no gain
to themselves and is not at all fair for the rankings
co-ordinator to have to troll through all the results to see
who lives in the SEEL area, how old your horse is, how many points
it has, are you in the top 100 riders list, has it raced, mare
or gelding etc.
Please register as soon as possible if you haven't
already, at this early stage of the season we are prepared
to back date your results but after April you will only be
credited with points won since registration. Don't forget
we are doing this for you!!!
SEEL DRESSAGE CLINIC
Posted: Mon 28th March
Help improve your horse trials dressage with help from regular south east horse trials judges.
The format we have organised will be that you perform your test in your chosen class ,the judge will judge your test and then spend approx 5 minutes running through it with you and then re judge a second test and hopefully you will see an improvement .This clinic will probably be held on grass if ground conditions permits.
CLASS 1 BE 91
CLASS 2 BE 102
CLASS 3 BE 112
CLASS 4 BE117
Payment Details/ Event Fees:
Entry Fee £25.00. Please state Test on your entry.
TIMES AVAILABLE ON 14TH JUNE BY EITHER PHONING 01825
873022 BETWEEN 6PM AND 7PM or THROUGH THE GOLDEN CROSS
OR SEEL WEBSITE.ALL PROFITS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO
TO SEEL FUNDS.
The South East Eventers League has kicked off with 6 days of top competition at Tweseldown, Munstead and Somerley Park. These 3 events have allowed riders at all levels to start their British Eventing season and gain points in the exciting leagues.
After Somerley Park regular SEEL winner Sam Penn has once again made a strong start to the season, riding Abbie Lloyd's Ambastor Princess, she now head the Billy Stud Mares by 1 point from Susan Eggleton and Nachtigall. Sam is also currently 3rd with Kir Royale. Both Sam's chesnut mares seem to be taking a similar route this season, they both won BE100 sections at Mustead and are now entered in the Novice at South of England.
Claire Roissetter and her 18yo Harvey Hooves have taken a strong lead in the Littleton Manor U21, Truleisure BE90 Grassroots and Wow Overall Grassroots, by winning BE90 sections at both Munstead and Tweseldown. At both events they have posted outstanding dressage scores with a 17.5 at Munstead and a 25.5 at Twesldown. With a saddle for the winner of the Overall Grassroots, kindly donated by Wow, it is predicted that this section will this year be the most fiercely contended.
Lauren McCluskey who is currently a working pupil for Francis Whittington is currently holding pole position in the Intelligent Worming Leading Horse and Rider and the Owner/Rider section, she is also second in the Littleton Manor U21 league after a win in a Novice section at Somerley Park. Lauren is aiming for a CC1* this year.
This year it is mandatory for all competitors to register for the league, even if you have registered before. Therefore all competitors need to register at http://www.south-east-eventers-league.co.uk/html/registration.htm if they want to be eligible for the exciting prizes offered in the league.
PEGASUS MAGAZINE
Posted: Mon 28th March
Pegasus Magazine which is distributed free through out the league area has agreed to be our local media partner, all updated rankings, reports and photos will be published monthly.
SEEL SPONSORS
Posted: Mon 28th March
We welcome on board lots of new sponsors this year, please patronise
them where ever possible, direct links are available through the
website and without them SEEL would not exist. There are still a
couple of un sponsored rankings, if you know any companies that
may be interested please contact us.
FACEBOOK
Posted: Mon 28th March
We are approaching our 1000 friends on FB, this page is updated on an almost daily basis with reminders of ballot dates, times etc. A bottle of bubbly on offer to our 1000 friend.
PHOTOS
Posted: Mon 28th March
If any of you have photos of yourselves competing in the league area and would like to see them on the website please send them in, but please remember copyright issues.
