Ripley Castle 2013
Results
***HERE***
David Calvert waiting to do Cones at a rather rain soaked Ripley
(Photo by courtesy of Keith Hampshire)
Ripley 2013, Shades of Nidd 2012 !
(photo by courtesy of Keith Hampshire)
Leslee Wilkinson making waves at Ripley
(Photo by courtesy of Richard Moxley)
Angela Smith at Ripley 2013
(Photo by courtesy of Richard Moxley)
Abby Swaine in the water obstacle at Ripley
(best watched in 1080HD full screen)
More Ripley Castle pictures
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The next Arena Challenge
Is on June 9th at Cridling Stubbs
Entries being taken now.
Entry form ***HERE***
Or phone Mary Longbottom on 01924 494865
WANTED
Scorers for the Arena Challenge
Nothing complicated just simple addition
If you are interested please phone Steve Hoyle
On 01924 480655 After 7pm 0r 07743095387
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Sponsored Drive 2013
We have raised £3526 for
our chosen charity the Stroke Association
Thank you to all participants and sponsors
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British Carriagedriving, the new face of UK Horse Driving Trials.
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Escrick Park April 2013
Steph Milner National Championship Qualifier
Ruth Bamforth National Championship qualifier
Our congratulations to Ruth Bamforth and Steph Milner
who have qualified for the National Championships.
At Ashfields in September.
Escrick Park Event Results
***HERE***
More Escrick Park pictures
***HERE***
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Training Day at Escrick Park
Once again the weather co-operated and helped to make another
Successful Training Day.
A big thank you to all the instructors, we hope that everyone
enjoyed the day and gained from it.
Carol Meredith with her group of cones course pupils
More Training Day pictures HERE
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Spring at last for the Sponsored Drive
Sara Bower in obstacle 2 on the sponsored drive
Good to see James Marshall out again with Magic and Millie
Marnie Summers heads for the finish
The weather was kind to us yet again for the 10th Sponsored drive for charity organised once again by Sheila Hawking on behalf of NEDTL.
A huge thank you to all who took part and raised money for the Stroke Association.
The total raised will be published as soon as it is available. Meanwhile thank you to all who helped run the day.
More pictures ***HERE***
All money raised will be donated to the
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Durham Training Day
Thanks to Kate Upsall for organising the day and to our
Two UKCC coaches Rosie Mould and Christine Twigg
for making the day a Success despite the weather.
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If you have paid your 2013 subs
and have not received your schedule please contact
Mary Longbottom on 01924 494865.
If you have not yet paid your 2013 subs
You will receive your schedule when these are paid.
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New items on our for sale page includes quality Driving Horses, Carriages and more.
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Our sport needs new volunteers!
Driving is succumbing to the worrying trend that is affecting all sports
- not just ours - with a serious decline in the number of new volunteers.
No driving event could exist without a huge team of helpers - dressage stewards and writers, marathon timekeepers, obstacle stewards and
course crossing marshals, cones arena and collecting ring stewards - all equally important and essential to the smooth running of a competition.
But it is interesting to consider that over half our existing “hardcore” of regular stewards came into the sport without any prior knowledge of
driving; indeed many of them had no previous experience of horses, and were drawn in by friends and relatives already involved.
Most of our events take place in the grounds of stately homes and by becoming a volunteer with NEDTL you will be able to visit some of
the most picturesque locations in our area free of charge. Often the marathon will take in areas which are not normally open to the public.
There will be something for everyone, the not so active can man obstacles, section starts and finishes. For the more active we need help
in setting up and taking down events, ideal for the more practical among us as most of the obstacles are built 'on site' and need
to be dismantled afterwards. No one will be 'thrown in at the deep end' we pair new volunteers with experienced stewards / organisers
so there is a chance to make new friends whilst learning how our sport works.
The sport of carriage driving has gained a somewhat elitist reputation but nothing could be farther from the truth. Our club encompasses
people from all walks of life, we are a friendly bunch and will make you feel very welcome.
The sport is lucky to have the benefit of some very loyal and long-standing stewards - but they are not getting any younger, and it is
essential that we encourage some new people to join us.
If you can help in any way please contact our helpers coordinator Penny Hartley or download THIS FORM. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Volunteer stewards start a competitor on their way at Escrick Park, and time another in at Newby Hall
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Members For Sale and Wanted ads HERE
Advertise your items for sale or wanted on our members only freeads page
Not just Horses and harness, anything at all within reason. Cars, Caravans trailers etc etc
From the Archives
Jeff Walton and Daughter Jill on the backstep now enjoying sunnier times in NZ
If you have any old photos of our competitions or members
competing elseware we would love to borrow them for our
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From the Archives"corner.We would scan them and return
them to you. Please contact us at webmaster@nedtl.co.uk