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| RiffRaff |
Posted - 09 Sep 2010 : 3:59:11 PM
Whos planning on going? Its held at Merrist Wood this year, great venue with a massive indoor arena, entries close on the 17th, with schedules on the SEAHG website, i hope enough people will enter so it doesnt get cancelled like last year. Lots of classes from weaned/ unweaned foals up to ridden classes, i also noticed they have introduced stallion classes as well. Hope to see you all there  |
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| sazzlepants71 |
Posted - 23 Sep 2010 : 1:36:18 PM
very good idea Nut
something has to be done - as others say I really dont think there are enough shows in the south to be honest and to lose our regional group shows is terrible - working together is beneficial for everyone.. |
| Pasha |
Posted - 23 Sep 2010 : 09:47:37 AM
So sorry it's been cancelled! Just a thought Donna, but maybe you could just run a ridden show next year at a cheaper venue (like Hilders where you held dressage before)? I know parking is limited, but if there were set class times it could work? |
| Ziadomira |
Posted - 21 Sep 2010 : 5:11:39 PM
Really sorry about this cancellation. We really need this show as there are few in the South run by Arab groups.
Wessex is running at the moment as long as we won't lose more by running it than we would by cancelling. Crofton demand a 50% non returnable deposit so we lose a lot if we cancel.
Zia |
| Lanabanana |
Posted - 21 Sep 2010 : 2:54:15 PM
Some good suggestions Nut
Thanks for trying Dilly, I'm very disappointed that the show had to be cancelled again and worried the that the Wessex might go the same way.
I had to miss the last 2 shows I'd entered due to transport problems and I wasn't ready for the season to end yet
Please everyone get your Wessex entries in the post. |
| Nut |
Posted - 21 Sep 2010 : 1:45:36 PM
me again can i make another suggestion...if running group shows isnt finacially viable due to dwindling entries then rather than have 3 a year because its traditionally whats happened, why not help support existing shows within the region such as County Shows by supplying judges, rossettes and sponsorship, you have no running costs of the show and the wider public will see more quality exhibits on display and make the regional groups job more about promotion, education, exporing other disciplines than showing, winter training clinics and possibly 1 group show a year etc.
Just a thought but might be time for the groups to look at ways to diversify before they dwindle out too. |
| dilly |
Posted - 21 Sep 2010 : 1:16:31 PM
Hi
combining both Wessex an SE was mentioned, last year when we cancelled, but I wanted to try again this year i thought it was a blip, however i believe it is a sign of the times. I had a lovely email today from someone who entered and she has had 4 shows cancelled on her, so we are not alone. Costs are increasing for keeping horses and unfortunatley wages are not! Everyone is now 'watching the pennies' and quite right. I believe we are not through it yet, next year might still be the same if not slight worse. i am totally despressed about the show, and telling everyone is the worst feeling. Thanks guys for all your efforts. |
| sazzlepants71 |
Posted - 21 Sep 2010 : 12:46:55 PM
oh boo!!! what a shame ! thank you for trying though xx |
| RiffRaff |
Posted - 21 Sep 2010 : 12:31:55 PM
Just want to say thank you Donna for trying. Such a shame its had to be cancelled for the second year running, maybe Nuts idea for combining the two groups autumn show would be a good idea? The south east one offered more classes then the wessex eg splitting the age groups into seperate sexes as well, looked at the schedule today and saw its just 2 & 3yr olds all together not split colt/gelding and fillies.
Thank you again though  |
| Nut |
Posted - 21 Sep 2010 : 08:47:15 AM
Hi Donna, thats such a shame. Perhaps the committees of SE Region and Wessex could look at combining their autumn shows for next year as the regions arent that far apart and could perhaps find a venue central to all?
Thank you for your efforts though and I look forward to getting out and about to the winter clinics with the se region |
| dilly |
Posted - 21 Sep 2010 : 08:32:36 AM
Hi everyone, firstly i would like to thank everyone who entered the SE Autumn show for this weekend, but unfortunatley after a committee meeting last night [a very late one] it was voted to be cancelled. We had to make the decision last night otherwise we would have more costs for cancellations. You have no idea how disappointed I am, but i know it was the right thing to do. Some classes had no entries and others only had one or two entries, so with this in mind we all voted. I will return all cheques and paperwork over the next few days, so by the end of week everyone will have there entries returned. Once again thank you for your support.
Donna |
| sazzlepants71 |
Posted - 20 Sep 2010 : 1:20:41 PM
mine were about too go ! then my sister couldnt decide if she wanted to go and now she cant!
families , who'd have em??? any the new amended entries are on their way (again) sorry!! cant wait ! xx |
| joan |
Posted - 20 Sep 2010 : 12:08:07 PM
Hi Donna
Will you be able to confirm on this website before 4pm today whether or not the SER Autum show is going ahead?
thanks
Carol |
| dilly |
Posted - 20 Sep 2010 : 07:34:36 AM
Hi
Yes that will be fine, I should know later today about the show, but i have my fingers crossed and the entries are reasonable, lets see what the post brings today.
Donna |
| Nut |
Posted - 19 Sep 2010 : 1:19:51 PM
Hi Donna, can I amend mine to add two more classes? Shall I wait until you have confirmed its going ahead to send the additional payment, its for the two horses already entered |
| dilly |
Posted - 19 Sep 2010 : 12:49:36 PM
Hi Guys
Yes i had a lot of entries on Saturday Morning and the dog went mad... safe to say that he did not get to many and everything is well. We are having a meeting early this week to discuss the show. We still need a few more to make sure it goes ahead.... if it does [please] then we will be taking entries on the day.
Thanks to everyone for their support.... keep them coming!
Donna
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| Lanabanana |
Posted - 17 Sep 2010 : 5:03:17 PM
Posted mine |
| Nut |
Posted - 17 Sep 2010 : 12:56:09 PM
Made it back from hols and just went down the post office to get mine in! Fingers crossed it goes ahead! |
| zebo |
Posted - 17 Sep 2010 : 12:28:19 PM
Mine is on ti's way today! |
| dilly |
Posted - 17 Sep 2010 : 11:17:17 AM
More entries were rec'd yesterday Thursday, so we are getting there, still need more to ensure we can make the day.....
Come on get those pens writing and pop them in the post!
Thanks
Donna |
| RiffRaff |
Posted - 16 Sep 2010 : 11:19:20 PM
Put my entries in the post today, fingers crossed for keeping this show going  |
| sazzlepants71 |
Posted - 16 Sep 2010 : 11:09:32 AM
hiyes will be sending entries off today really,really looking forward to this - its going to be bliss not having to travel for miles! and merrist wood is wonderful, as donna says the balanced Horse Feeds Championships were CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF ENTRIES -
really sad and a sign of the times I guess, we need to work hard to keep our Arab classes! see you there ! |
| Pashon2001 |
Posted - 16 Sep 2010 : 12:01:26 AM
No transport, no handler...................... |
| Jess.And.Tiger |
Posted - 15 Sep 2010 : 9:58:01 PM
Sadly I will not be coming to the Autumn show, I have decided to finish my season this weekend at the BAHPAC/BAC
I hope you get enough entries though so it goes ahead... as merist wood holds alot of show jumping shows maybe next year you could hold some show jumping classes may boost some entries and will also provide people with some fun to end the season with!!! Just a thought!!!
I'm now looking forward to having a break from showing and doing some Show Jumping, Cross Country and dressage, oh and don't forget hunting!!! WOOO
xxxx |
| dilly |
Posted - 15 Sep 2010 : 6:44:50 PM
Hi me again, we have rec'd some good entries, but need more, IF we cancel the show [please no] I will be in contact, we will make the decision early next week.
We have changed alot at the show, hopefully the changes are for the best..... Balanced was cancelled, so please do not let this one be cancelled. Keep them coming, i will take entries up until Monday 20th, so we get a good idea on the numbers.
Thanks for your support
Donna |
| egyptianstallion |
Posted - 15 Sep 2010 : 6:17:45 PM
26th september.
Hopefully coming to watch
Charlotte x |
