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SHOWING THE OLDER HORSE AND PONY.


a look at Senior Showing and Dressage Ltd (SSADL) Who are Senior Showing and Dressage Ltd? SSADL is managed and co-ordinated exclusively by a friendly team of individuals who provide a wealth of knowledge and expertise from the equine world. SSADL prides itself on providing highly respected accredited judges from a broad equestrian spectrum and is SSADL is committed to the welfare and protection of not only older horses but of all equines, so is therefore proud to work with World Horse Welfare, the UKs largest rescue and rehoming charity, which it supports through funding and other collaborations. SSADL offers showing and dressage classes that cater for all senior animals, and the


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showing classes welcome animals from all equestrian disciplines. Animals are judged not on show conformation but on their breed or type, condition and freedom of movement/suppleness, as well as on their overall performance and equine history. The ONLY home-produced series to culminate at Olympia, The London International Horse Show SSADL’s long standing Olympia Series sponsor Anthony D Evans Insurance Brokers support the whole concept of the series specially for Home Produced Ponies and horses.


Qualifiers are run all over all over the country and are run in ‘rounds’. The qualifying


shows form the route to the most prestigious prize for home produced animals - to compete at The London Olympia Horse Show in December in the Anthony Evans SSADL Home Produced Grand Finals. The Anthony Evans Olympia series is contested in a selection of First and Second


round qualifiers; there are also a select few ‘straight through’ qualifiers on offer. The Olympia/Anthony Evans SSADL Grand Finals includes a championship for both ridden and in hand animals and in the first round six qualification cards card are given out in each class. SADDL also offers competitors and fantastic 2-day championship show that is held


over two days at the Onley Showground, Rugby, this year on 7th and 8th September. This year the show is open to members and non-members. The championship show hosts four In hand and Ridden 2nd Round Olympia qualifiers and a host of other classes there really is something for everyone to enjoy. SSADL also runs an achievement awards scheme for its members.


‘I feel very passionate towards the series and the whole concept offering a continued life for ponies and horses 15 years of age and over the chance to continue to compete, especially against other equines of a similar age‘ said SSADL’s Clare Frost. ‘The series is open to equines from all walks of the equestrian world and I am so proud of the team and both the home produced and Open series. The series has grown in strength and stature, with many shows recording record entries’ So for the chance to compete your senior horse or pony and if you would like to make the Olympia dream come true, visit www.seniorshowinganddressage.co.uk to find out more or ring one of the team who will be happy to help you on 01782 503526.


BRITISH BREEDING ANNOUNCES 2019 FUTURITY PLANS B


ritish Breeding is delighted to announce the dates and plans for it’s 2019 British Breeding Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity evaluations. This highly regarded series for foals and young stock aims to identify talented horses that will go on to


compete successfully in the future. With many Futurity graduates already competing at top level in Dressage, Endurance, Eventing and Showjumping the series offers the ideal opportunity for breeders to showcase their potential stars. The 2019 British Breeding Baileys Horse Feeds Futurity sees several developments designed to build on their world-leading evaluation system, delivering an independent and objective detailed assessment of performance potential and opening opportunities for British bred foals and youngsters from all studbooks. In preparation for the relaunch of the Equine Bridge, British Breeding’s young stock


development programme organised in cooperation with the Olympic Disciplines and designed to put more British riders on British horses, separate Futurity evaluation days have been dedicated to 3 to 5-year olds. Organiser and director of British Breeding, Dr Eva-Maria Broomer, explains, “The age range has been opened up to allow older horses the opportunity to qualify for the Bridge. Having these on separate days will allow us to use a tailor made and optimised assessment structure for that age group, designed to give the very best feedback and support at that crucial age. Our focus will then turn to the younger foals, yearlings and two-year olds that will be assessed on the other dates”. A new grading system has also been announced, replacing the old third, second and


first premiums with Bronze, Silver and Gold. This reflects the Futurity’s recognition of the quality of a wide range of riding horses and ponies, from those suitable for the ambitious amateur to the next generation of international Grand Prix horses. Futurity season will be rounded off with a special celebration and Futurity Gala,


showcasing the very best of British Breeding and offering interested buyers the opportunity to find an excellent range of special youngsters in one place. British Breeding’s Futurity Evaluations have developed several unique benefits to


breeders. Each entry undergoes a thorough veterinary assessment of soundness and conformation and receives expert nutritional advice. A detailed evaluation from a panel


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f you have a horse or pony of 15 years and over and are looking for a new challenge and a series especially designed for senior animals, then take


2019 Anthony D Evans Olympia Supreme Ridden Champion Alice Stratton and Laithehill Pasha


FLAGSHIP EVENT IN WARWICKSHIRE.` A


flagship equestrian event in Warwickshire for school and riding club competitors from all over the UK is saddling up for it’s best ever year with two local businesses on board.


The Two Day Event run by Stoneleigh Riding Club and held at Princethorpe College has been boosted with property companies The Wigley Group and Howkins & Harrison as joint main sponsors. They are now encouraging other local businesses to show their support for the


horse trials which is the only event of it’s kind in the UK. Some 240 riders are set to compete in the ‘long format’ event which


encompasses dressage, show-jumping, roads and tracks, steeplechase and cross- country disciplines over two days on the estate at Princethorpe, Rugby. They will be joined by a bigger field of supporters and spectators during the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. Wendy Bell, chairman of Stoneleigh Riding Club, said: “We are very fortunate to


have The Wigley Group and Howkins & Harrison as joint main sponsors. The costs of putting on the event are quite considerable and we couldn’t do it without them. “The Two Day Event is now in it’s 16th year and with their support, we are hoping it will bring even more competitors and spectators from across the UK.” Both main sponsors have strong connections with Princethorpe College, and The Wigley Group has created a water jump in the grounds which will be a main feature of the cross-country course. James Davies, managing director of The Wigley Group, said: “We are delighted that Howkins & Harrison are joining us as main sponsors this year and hope that other local businesses will support our ambitions to build on the success of this unique event for schools and riding clubs.” Jeff Paybody, partner at Howkins & Harrison, whose daughter is again due to


compete as part of the Princethorpe College team, said: “With our connections with property and the countryside, it is a great event to be supporting and we would encourage other companies particularly with rural interests to get involved as a fence sponsor or trade stand exhibitor.” Alex Darkes, assistant head at Princethorpe College, said: “This is the fiſth year that the Two Day Event has been run on the estate and we are incredibly grateful for the support of The Wigley Group and Howkins & Harrison as main sponsors and Stoneleigh Riding Club as organisers, all of whom have very strong Princethorpe connections.”


Pictured standing at the rear, from leſt to right, are Jeff Paybody (Howkins & Harrison) and James Davies (The Wigley Group), with, from leſt to right, Andy Ruyssevelt and Wendy Bell (both Stoneleigh Riding Club), Alex Darkes (Princethorpe College) and James Ellerington (The Wigley Group) at Princethorpe College


To find out more about sponsorship and trade stand opportunities, or to enter the Two Day Event, email Andy Ruyssevelt at Stoneleigh Riding Club andy.stoneleighrc@gmail.com Admission for spectators is free, with the event running from 9am to 6pm on both days. Further details can be found at www.stoneleighridingclub.com


of renowned international industry experts gives a comprehensive linear profile and detailed feedback for each horse or pony, recorded in a state-of-the-art database for future reference. Professional videog- raphy and photography ensure that every entrant has a comprehensive record of their day. Qualification for the newly re-launched Equine Bridge, in cooperation with the Olympic Disciplines offers further opportunities for development and working closer with the sport. The 2019 Futurity dates range from late July to end of August, giving later foals time


to mature and allowing breeders a choice to present their young stock at venues across the country. The Futurity is open to foals, yearlings, two, three, four and five-year-olds in the disciplines of Dressage, Endurance, Eventing and Show Jumping. All venues offer a safe, indoor environment that breeders have come to expect at Futurity evaluations.


This year, the series will take place across eleven locations: 29th July – Richmond Equestrian Centre, North Yorkshire – 3-5-year olds 30th July – Richmond Equestrian Centre, North Yorkshire – foals – 2-year olds 31st July – Vale View, Melton Mowbray – Foals – 2-year olds 1st August – Writtle College, Essex – Foals – 2-year olds 2nd August – Bilsington Priory, Kent – Foals – 2-year olds 26th August – The Grange, Okehampton – Foals – 2-year olds 27th August – Catherston, Stockbridge – Foals – 2-year olds 28th August – Catherston, Stockbridge – 3-5-year olds 29th August – Addington Manor, Buckingham– Foals – 2-year olds 30th August – Swallowfield, Solihull – Foals – 2-year olds 31st August – Newton Rigg, Penrith – Foals – 2-year olds 1st September – Drumcarrow, St Andrews – Foals – 2-year olds 21st September – Solihull Riding Club – 3-5-year olds 22nd September – Solihull Riding Club – Futurity Gala and Mare & Youngstock Show


For more information, visit www.british-breeding.com, or follow on facebook @BritishBreedingFuturity.


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