2021 Monthly Meetings
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Monday 11th October, 8pm, "End to End", Christine Green
The Wild Hare, Tintern, NP16 6SF To start our autumn and winter series of evening meetings and talks, Christine Green (Helen Brown's Mum) will be giving a talk to members on her cycling trip from Land's End to John O'Groats, a route commonly known as LEJoG. At age seventy, Christine cycled the length of mainland Britain solo. LEJoG is a demanding mix of urban and rural riding, challenging even the most experienced cyclists with its dizzying climbs and precipitous descents – not to mention the British weather! With her characteristic grit and good humour, Christine overcame every obstacle, raising thousands of pounds for Women V Cancer along the way. She has now published a book called End to End showing that it is never too late for for an adventure. This is a new venue for our meetings and a new day of the week. The Wild Hare in Tintern was previously the Royal George and we did have some meetings there in the past. It serves food if you want to eat and drinks will be available from the bar. There is plenty of space so we won't all be crammed together. |
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This is a great opportunity to come out and meet other club members . It will be our first indoor meeting for 18 months!
There is no need to book a place in advance. Come along and then tell us if you like the venue and new day of the week.
There is no need to book a place in advance. Come along and then tell us if you like the venue and new day of the week.
Saturday 23rd October, Levi Hunt - Stud visit and dressage demonstration at 2pm
Calibre Equestrian, White Horse Farm, Pen-y-cae-mawr, nr Usk, NP15 1LX
Levi is a well known UKCC Level 3 coach and professional dressage rider, who has recently moved to this area with the owners of most of his horses, Calibre Equestrian. This visit will include a tour of the yard, a look at the broodmares and foals, and a ridden demo with two horses at different levels.
The arena is outdoors (with stunning views), so bring a chair and clothing suitable for the weather. We'll need to know the numbers expected so that there is enough tea/coffee, so please book by emailing Wyevalleyriding@gmail.com. Those who have already booked with Janet directly, or have said they are 'Going' on Facebook will be included automatically.
Calibre Equestrian, White Horse Farm, Pen-y-cae-mawr, nr Usk, NP15 1LX
Levi is a well known UKCC Level 3 coach and professional dressage rider, who has recently moved to this area with the owners of most of his horses, Calibre Equestrian. This visit will include a tour of the yard, a look at the broodmares and foals, and a ridden demo with two horses at different levels.
The arena is outdoors (with stunning views), so bring a chair and clothing suitable for the weather. We'll need to know the numbers expected so that there is enough tea/coffee, so please book by emailing Wyevalleyriding@gmail.com. Those who have already booked with Janet directly, or have said they are 'Going' on Facebook will be included automatically.
Past Monthly Meetings (2021)
Wednesday 7th July, What is the vet or physio looking for when trotting up a horse and lunging?
Amber Whitmarsh, Abbey Equine Clinic, and Amy Williams, Top Flight Physio, discussed what they are looking for when trotting a horse up (assessment phase) and possible treatments along with likely outcomes.
Wednesday 2nd June, Long reining and lunging over jumps demonstration
Sarah Spencer-Williams gave us a really informative session using two lovely horses. The weather was kind and it was lovely to meet up with so many members again.
Tuesday 4th May, Adversity should be utilised as a source of strength.
Jonty Evans gave us a truly inspiring account of his life and, in particular, how he is recovering from a serious head injury. His close relationship with Art shone through the whole session.
Wednesday 14th April, Setting the Equine SatNav
Gaye Nicholas stepped in at short notice and gave us a session on getting back into the saddle after lockdown and how to motivate ourselves and set realistic goals. She covered really practical steps that we can all take to get us out riding again - in whatever sphere we want from hacking to competing.
Wednesday 3rd March, Webinar: Fit or Fat? How to Condition score your horse and what to do when you need to manage weight.
Dr Tamzin Furtado and Dr Dee Pollard talked about the risks of obesity in horses and then looked in depth at how to condition score horses, using some of our member's horses as examples, and then covered practical ways of managing weight to suit the owner's situation.
Wednesday 13th January, Webinar: Preserving our bridleways - the BHS 2026 Project
BHS Project Officer Will Steel presented an interesting talk on public rights of way, the Definitive Map and how to research lost or unregistered bridleways in order to register them on this map before 2026 . The BHS have a wonderful tool called Dobbin which allows access to many historical maps and makes putting in an application much easier. www.bhs.org.uk/2026
Wednesday 7th July, What is the vet or physio looking for when trotting up a horse and lunging?
Amber Whitmarsh, Abbey Equine Clinic, and Amy Williams, Top Flight Physio, discussed what they are looking for when trotting a horse up (assessment phase) and possible treatments along with likely outcomes.
Wednesday 2nd June, Long reining and lunging over jumps demonstration
Sarah Spencer-Williams gave us a really informative session using two lovely horses. The weather was kind and it was lovely to meet up with so many members again.
Tuesday 4th May, Adversity should be utilised as a source of strength.
Jonty Evans gave us a truly inspiring account of his life and, in particular, how he is recovering from a serious head injury. His close relationship with Art shone through the whole session.
Wednesday 14th April, Setting the Equine SatNav
Gaye Nicholas stepped in at short notice and gave us a session on getting back into the saddle after lockdown and how to motivate ourselves and set realistic goals. She covered really practical steps that we can all take to get us out riding again - in whatever sphere we want from hacking to competing.
Wednesday 3rd March, Webinar: Fit or Fat? How to Condition score your horse and what to do when you need to manage weight.
Dr Tamzin Furtado and Dr Dee Pollard talked about the risks of obesity in horses and then looked in depth at how to condition score horses, using some of our member's horses as examples, and then covered practical ways of managing weight to suit the owner's situation.
Wednesday 13th January, Webinar: Preserving our bridleways - the BHS 2026 Project
BHS Project Officer Will Steel presented an interesting talk on public rights of way, the Definitive Map and how to research lost or unregistered bridleways in order to register them on this map before 2026 . The BHS have a wonderful tool called Dobbin which allows access to many historical maps and makes putting in an application much easier. www.bhs.org.uk/2026
Past Monthly Meetings
2020
Wed 11 November - WVRC Quiz
Wed 9th September - outdoor lunging demonstration by Sarah Spencer- Williams
Wed 8th July, Webinar - Training Aids: Use and Application , Russell MacKechnie-Guire
Wed 3rd June - WVRC Quiz
Wed 4th March - Bit and Bridle Fitting, Lyn Beattie, a Horse Bit Fit consultant,
Wed 5th February - Tim Rooney - His life in farriery
2019
Wed 4 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 6 November - AGM, Beaufort Hotel, Chepstow
Wed 9 October - Gait Analysis. An evening talk and demonstration with Russell Guire from Centaur Biomechanics.
useful link http://www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk/research/
Wed 4 September - Getting Back On The Horse: Thinking Differently About Recovery From Injury. Speaker: Chris Adams, Adfitness
Wed 10 July - Does my horse look fat in this? Jess Burbage, TopSpec, assessed horses at a member's yard and gave useful feeding advice.
Wed 5 June - Riding is about sitting still - isn't it. A session on a Riding Simulator at Ride and Stride, St Arvans.
Wed 15 May - Social Evening and questionnaire results
Wed 3 April - Charity Fundraising Evening in aid of Midland Air Ambulance
Wed 6 March - How to get a Horse Fit. Nick Gauntlet
Wed 6 Feb - Goal setting. Gaye Nicholas.
2018
Wed 5 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 7 November - AGM, Beaufort Hotel, Chepstow
Wed 5 September - An evening talk and demonstration with Russell Guire from Centaur Biomechanics.
Wed 4 July - An introduction to carriage driving with Tony Clarke
Wed 6 June - a talk by Ruth James , from the local Rural Crimes Watch, on rural crime and what can be done to prevent it.
Wed 9 May - A talk by Martin Morgan on the Black Rock Lave Net Fishery
Wed 21 March - A talk by Eric Winter, leading International Event Course designer
Wed 7 February - The Horse's mouth and Equine Dentistry by Abbey Equine vet Sarah Carr
2020
Wed 11 November - WVRC Quiz
Wed 9th September - outdoor lunging demonstration by Sarah Spencer- Williams
Wed 8th July, Webinar - Training Aids: Use and Application , Russell MacKechnie-Guire
Wed 3rd June - WVRC Quiz
Wed 4th March - Bit and Bridle Fitting, Lyn Beattie, a Horse Bit Fit consultant,
Wed 5th February - Tim Rooney - His life in farriery
2019
Wed 4 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 6 November - AGM, Beaufort Hotel, Chepstow
Wed 9 October - Gait Analysis. An evening talk and demonstration with Russell Guire from Centaur Biomechanics.
useful link http://www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk/research/
Wed 4 September - Getting Back On The Horse: Thinking Differently About Recovery From Injury. Speaker: Chris Adams, Adfitness
Wed 10 July - Does my horse look fat in this? Jess Burbage, TopSpec, assessed horses at a member's yard and gave useful feeding advice.
Wed 5 June - Riding is about sitting still - isn't it. A session on a Riding Simulator at Ride and Stride, St Arvans.
Wed 15 May - Social Evening and questionnaire results
Wed 3 April - Charity Fundraising Evening in aid of Midland Air Ambulance
Wed 6 March - How to get a Horse Fit. Nick Gauntlet
Wed 6 Feb - Goal setting. Gaye Nicholas.
2018
Wed 5 December - Christmas meal at the Anchor Inn, Tintern
Wed 7 November - AGM, Beaufort Hotel, Chepstow
Wed 5 September - An evening talk and demonstration with Russell Guire from Centaur Biomechanics.
Wed 4 July - An introduction to carriage driving with Tony Clarke
Wed 6 June - a talk by Ruth James , from the local Rural Crimes Watch, on rural crime and what can be done to prevent it.
Wed 9 May - A talk by Martin Morgan on the Black Rock Lave Net Fishery
Wed 21 March - A talk by Eric Winter, leading International Event Course designer
Wed 7 February - The Horse's mouth and Equine Dentistry by Abbey Equine vet Sarah Carr
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