ENDURANCE RIDING IN THE SOUTH EAST

Enjoy a Good Ride? Then Join us….

Endurance GB, the new governing body for endurance riding in England and Wales has been in existence now for a full year; 2002 saw increased participation in this friendly discipline and the South East particularly saw many rides extremely well attended.

The South East Group of Endurance GB are planning a full programme of rides to cater for all tastes and abilities: from shorter distance pleasure rides to the FEI 160km classes, which should attract top competitors from all around the country and beyond.

Pleasure Ride classes are open to members and non- members alike and give horses and riders an opportunity get a taste of what the sport entails. As the name implies the main point of the exercise is to have fun! The only other proviso is that your horse is sound and you complete at between 8 and 13km per hour (moderate hacking speed).

Non -members are also permitted to enter the shorter (up to 40km) set speed and graded rides, although the horses have to be registered and have a log book (contact national office for details – see below).

Perhaps one of the most distinguishing features of endurance riding is the consideration given to the horses; all the horses are seen by a vet and a farrier, before starting the ride and seen again by a vet at the end (check heart rate and soundness). On longer advanced rides more thorough checks are given at regular intervals; these are known as vet gates.

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting sport then feel free to contact one of the South East Committee members for an informal chat;

Margaret Montgomerie 01628 823878

Liz Walton 01304 369811

Peter and Leo Davenport 01825 740347

Joyce Whatley 01730 826878

Maggie Pattinson 01276 472842

Andrea Baker 01483 2333001

Nicola Cramond 01273 887690

Su Baldry 01276 513161

Georgie Calcutt 01892 770646

Details concerning membership of EGB can be obtained from the National Office at Stoneleigh ;

Endurance GB,
The NAC, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2RP.
Tel; 02476698863 Fax 02476 418429
Email enquiries@endurancegb.co.uk

Websites: www.endurancegb.co.uk --------------- www.endurancegbsoutheast.co.uk

 

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