British Carriagedriving have informed us that there is rise in cases of equine influenza in our region and hopefully you all received the email from them on the 8^th May informing you of this.

We take horse health and welfare seriously therefore every horse/pony brought to any event organised by NEDTL must comply with the vaccination requirements outlined in Annex 11 of the BC Rulebook2026. https://horsedriving.co.uk/BC/BCRules2026/BC%20Rules%202026%20V1%2026Feb26.htm

To start with when you enter an event please send Peter Carter a photo of your horse’s passport showing the vaccination history and the page confirming the passport number and horse’s name, that you have entered on your entry form. Send to carterp258@gmail.com or 07769 70679
We will continue to carry out spot checks of passports confirming the identifications and vaccinations details at events so remember to bring them or you will not be able to compete if it cannot be verified. Remember you cannot compete your horse/pony withing 7 days of it’s booster.
This includes :

1. All horses/ponies used in the competition.

2. Any additional horses/ponies used in pairs/teams.

3. Requests for any additional companion must be made to the EO and have to meet the vaccination requirements before you arrive.

If your horse/pony vaccination renewal occurs during the season you need to submit a new copy of their updated vaccination record and passport to Peter when you enter the next event.
We also ask that if you are on a Yard where it is known that a horse/pony is unwell and is likely to have influenza do not come to the event as it will put other animals at risk.

Thank you for your co-operation on this matter and hopefully we will be able to continue competing with our lovely horses and ponies.

Our last and final event of the outdoor season is at Escrick Park near York on 19th&20th September. It is also the Northern championships so the winners of classes receive a lovely trophy to polish for a year in recognition of their wonderful achievement. Its always a popular event and the Rider’s Retreat cafe at the park servers lovely food. It has nice tracks through the park which are mostly flat except when you go through a section in the woodland.

Please get your entries in early so we know how to many toilets to order and dressage arenas to build. Closing date is 4th September.  https://www.nedtl.co.uk/events/online-entry-for-outdoor-events/

We are running another practice day at Feedale Farm, Copt Hewick,  near Ripon on the 5th&6th September. To book on contact Charmian_haigh@hotmail.com or Pat Cooper 07961 564348

On Saturday 5^th September you can book a 40min dressage lessons with Angela Flanagan for £35. Contact Charmian Haigh for this as spaces are limited.

On Sunday 6^th September the dressage session will be 30mins, again with Angela, and you can either practice your dressage test and receive feedback or, have a lesson just let Angela know. Ideally send the information to Charmian ahead of the session so I can notify Angela. The new indoor test is available so you can practice that ahead of the new indoor season starting on Saturday 3rd October at Askham Bryan.

A cones course will be set out using some of the typical shapes that have been used during the season to test your skills. And 2 obstacles will be flagged for practice with supervision on the stubble field near the box park. The exercise route will be available at all times with another 2 obstacles to try, but they will not be flagged. The cost of this day is £40.  Experienced drivers will be in attendance throughout to offer advice and help.

You can stay over Saturday night. We will organise fish & chips just let Charmian Haigh know what you want and cash please.