BDS Herefordshire Newsletter May 2015
Well Spring has definitely sprung and it is time to clean out the tack rooms, get covered in hair when
grooming, wash the rugs and wash the mud off the vehicles. We have a full calendar but are always
pleased to add to our events and this month we have added an off road rally on 17th May.
The Spring Show, which this year was aimed at our Novices and Newcomers was on Sunday May 3rd
at Kings Equestrian Centre, Bromyard. The Show was programmed to encourage our recent
newcomers to Carriage Driving to start showing. The indoor school was open for practice and
guidance in the morning and a number of our newcomers ‘had a go’ before the show started at
1.30pm.
The six classes were exercise vehicle classes and all were given plenty of time by our judge Heather
Noad, ably assisted by our own Neville Jones as ring steward.
Tracey Jones with Vegas won the Novice whip class, all the entrants for this class had attended our
training courses in the last two years on.
Rhian Ralph was overall Show Champion and Jackie Cartwright reserve champion.
Full results are on the website.
Thank you to all the helpers and competitors for making this an excellent day. With special thanks to
Mandy whose paperwork as usual was very organised.
Past Events
Our Monnington drive was very well supported with ten turnouts taking part and some wonderful
hats. The weather was amazing and the drive around the orchards was as usual a super way to kick
start our year. I hesitate to mention that Bess and her passengers won the Easter Bonnet
competition. The hats were made by Robbyn McClements.
The Ladies lunch was well supported again this month with eight members taking part and two
apologies.
Future Events
We have a cross country drive on May 17th at Treworgan Farm LLangrove. Drive off at 11.30am and
bring a picnic.
Please contact Kay 01981 540209 if you want to come.
The Ladies lunch will be held on 20th May, at the Three Horseshoes as usual. Contact KAY
The rally from Erwood is May 31st and will have limited places - please book your place with Neville if
you want to attend. 01497 820398
We have an entrant for the Brian Sims (Junior) award from this area again this year. Robbyn
McClements has decided to follow Jenny Newman’s example and will be attending the test day in
August.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES FOR BDS EVENTS IN 2015.
May
Sunday 17th
Cross
Sunday May 31st
Erwood Rally contact Neville 01497 820398
June
Saturday 13th
Sunday 14th
Sunday 21st
Malvern Show Contact Lester Dagge 01994 484766
BDS Monmouth Show
Midsummer’s day Rally from Kays
country drive from Treworgan Farm Llangrove. 8 miles on tracks. Bring a
picnic. Details will be on website after 6th May. Or Phone Kay 01981 540209
July
Sunday 12th
Sunday 19th
KC show – Leominster – In hand, Riding and Driving Classes(With qualifiers)
Contact Roy 01568 797776
Rally from Burton Court – contact Mandy 01568 720395
August
Sunday 16th
Monday 31st
Clipper Rally from The Bakers Arms at Orleton Contact Roy 01568 797776
Begwyns Rally contact Neville/Joan 01497 820398
September
Sunday 6th
October
Sunday 10th/11th
Musical Drive at Monnington or Bromyard depending on numbers – Contact
Kay 01981 540209
Croft Castle. Jane’s event. (Trec/Attelage) Contact Jane 01568 708074 Entry
forms available now from Jane
If you would like to host or organise an event please contact Kay Roy Mandy
or Jane.
Details of events are on our website please check for contact.
We have had no response to our quiz and Jane is asking if you want this in here.
Answers to February
quotes - Oh wasn't it naughty of Smudges? Oh Mummy, I'm sick with disgust. She threw me
in front of the judges, And my silly old collar-bone's bust. John Betjeman
Four things greater than all things are, - Women and Horses and Power and War.
Kipling
Rudyard
The Ballad of the King's Jest.
Where in this wide world can man find nobility without pride, Friendship without envy, Or
beauty without vanity? Here, where grace is served with muscle And strength by gentleness
confined He serves without servility; he has fought without enmity. There is nothing so
powerful, nothing less violent. There is nothing so quick, nothing more patient. Ronald
Duncan
The Horse, 1954.
If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question, or asked the question wrong.
Pat Parelli
He's of the colour of the nutmeg. And of the heat of the ginger.... he is pure air and fire; and
the dull elements of earth and water never appear in him, but only in patient stillness while
his rider mounts him; he is indeed a horse, and all other jades you may call beasts. William
Shakespeare Henry V.
A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse!
William Shakespeare
Richard III.
Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear or a fool from any direction.
Cowboy saying
We would love to see stories and pics from our members. Send them to Kay
kaywalton49@hotmail.co.uk