PLEASE NOTE
The next indoor at Croft Top is on
Saturday 11th February and not Sunday 12th
as previously advertised
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Do you want to learn more about running Driving trials?
BHDTA are running a series of clinics for existing/prospective officials etc as follows
Judges Clinic with Sarah Garnett
Course Designers with Carol Meredith
Technical Delegates with Jeannie Lane
To be held on March 24th at
Craven College
Centre for Rural & Equine Studies
Auction Mart Site
Lingfields
Gargrave Road
Skipton
BD23 1UX
All clinics - 9.30 for 10 am start.
Please contact Sue Oddie on 01924 368126
if you would like to attend any of the above
Please bring a packed lunch. There will be refreshments available.
The Cost will be £10 for BHDTA members & £15 for non members
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Askham Bryan January 2012 Results HERE
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Capture U photography will be attending the February event.
Competitors will be able to purchase photo's taken there
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Jane Wilson Who finished Third in the open class at Askham Bryan on Sunday
Diane Macrae with leslee Wilkinson backstepping at Askham Bryan
Adrienne Reed in Obstacle 2 at Askham Brian on Sunday
Good to see Keith Winsor back competing again
Event Organiser Sarah Clarkson on her way to Second place in the open class
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Changing Reins - The Bowmans go Chuck Wagon Racing
At the Calgary Stampede -TV Sampler
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HELPERS LUNCH
The helpers lunch this year will be on Sunday 26th February at the East Keswick village hall. This is our chance to show our appreciation for our hardworking stewards, helpers and judges. Please get in touch if you would like to attend by contacting
Penny Hartley on 01535 273041. We look forward to seeing you all there.
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SUMMER 2012 EVENT DATES NOW AVAILABLE HERE
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NEDTL INDOOR DRIVING AT ASKHAM BRYAN
Entry Form now available to download
Entries will close on Monday prior to the event.
Start times will be published on the website on Thursday prior to the event and will be STRICTLY adhered to.
The next event will be on Sunday 19th February starting time to be announced
The format will be similar to previous years i.e. Dressage through cones followed by four obstacles.
For a full list of our indoor dates at Askham Bryan and Red Rose events at Croft Top see our Winter Calendar.
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The Dressage test remains the same as last year and can be viewed or downloaded
Word format HERE
PDF Format HERE
(If you do not have microsoft office on your computer download word viewer free from the link below)
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=4
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For further information contact Sarah Clarkson on 01423 712984
or e mail
sarahclarkson@btinternet.com
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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
Douglas Strachan at Ripley crossing the water 2004
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