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Welcome to the Border Bridleways Association
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27/08/2010
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BBA Showjumping Pictures August 10th |
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25/08/2010
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Test sheets for Sept Competition | Anyone needing a test sheet for Prelim 13 or Novice 24, please send me an s.a.e. I will bring them to the meeting.
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22/08/2010
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31st August Jumping at Alsager | There will be no jumping on 31st August. It is a fifth week, so we will have finished the block for August and the next block will start the following week. Pat will have the list for September at the meeting or you can contact her before the meeting.
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03/08/2010
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Teggs Nose | The path from Saddlers Way to Langley village is currently closed for repair.
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03/08/2010
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Pic Nic Ride Delamere | To be held on Sunday 29th August, all members welcome. No fee, just bring horses and picnics, bicycles and dogs also welcome! Meet at 11 on horse box car park.
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18/07/2010
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Dog Agility Results | The dog agility evening at Anndrea and Jonathon Bossen's was a super event which was very well supported. Everybody enjoyed the lovely weather, the glorious setting and, of course, all the lovely dogs! Many thanks to everyone who participated, helped or provided food and a big thank you to our hosts, who had gone to a great deal of effort on our behalf. The results were as follows: Men 1st Jack Garnsey and Babs (I think this is a first rosette for Jack from BBA, but his sisters have won many in the past! 2nd Ian Miller and Beatrice 3rd Christopher Williams and Jet 4th Fran and Floss Ladies 1st Ellie Miller and Beatrice 2nd Nicki Toomer and Rascal 3rd Sue Williams and Jet 4th Louise Carrol and Archie Little People 1st William and Bart 2nd Lydia and Bart 3rd Olivia and Doggy 4th Samuel and Doggy The Scallywag Trophy was presented to Ellie Miller for the best round of the night. If anyone has any photos and they could e mail them to me, then we will add them to the report for you.
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09/07/2010
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Veterinary Lectures | There are to be three lectures by Campbell Thompson BVM&S MRCVS at the Nantwich Veterinary Clinic in September, October and November. The overall aim of the talk is to assist in understanding the horse's limb anatomy from inside out and how that affects injury and performance. Details are available on the East Cheshire Combined Training Group website on the Notice Board page, or else ring me. Campbell was a team vet at the Sydney Olympics and specialises in the treatment of injury in performance horses.
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08/07/2010
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BBA Summer Event Images/Video |
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08/07/2010
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Bridleways Officer | For those of you who missed the meeting, the good news is that Pat has very kindly agreed to come back to us as Bridleways Officer. Pat will not be taking on new claims but she will point us in the right direction with day to day issues as they arise and she will deal with ongoing disputes. We are delighted about this, but we would ask members to help Pat as much as possible by doing as some of the leg work themselves and thereby helping her to help us.
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30/06/2010
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Ragwort Survey | Andrew Forgrave Daily Post farming editor is desperately trying to assist horse owners to pin point the worst areas for ragwort growth. He needs members of riding clubs ...pony clubs and anyone who owns precious horses to help him. He has put on the Daily Post website a map which shows where it is at its worst. He needs riders to tell him where they see it growing, report it to him and he will put it on the map. All he needs is for someone (anyone) to send him an e-mail, the postcode or grid reference and maybe a photo. So far no one has come forward with any details.He can't help horse owners if they dont get in touch. I would hate to see the map disappear!! Please, if you can let the members know what he is trying to do. PLEASE HELP STAMP OUT RAGWORT! IF YOU SPOT ANY RAGWORT INFESTATION FIND THE POSTCODE OR GRIDMAP AND FORWARD THE LOCATION (ALONG WITH PHOTOGRAPHS IF POSSIBLE) TO..... farming@dailypost.co.uk
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13/06/2010
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Monthly meetings | The monthly meetings will normally be on the 1st Monday evening of the month at 8pm at The Davenport, Marton. If there is a change of venue or date, it will be listed on the website.
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13/06/2010
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Report and Results from Dressage and Jumping | The dressage and jumping was well supported. It was very nice to see so many members. Many thanks to the kind people who helped before, during and after the event, we have some very special people in our group and they are much appreciated. We are most grateful to Maggie Marincovitz for the use of her premises. The weather held for us until we were ready to go home, so we were most fortunate. The results are as follows: Open Dressage 1st Marie Brough 2nd Tory Rigby 3rd Ruth Davenport 4th Pat Guerin Beginners Dressage 1st= Emily Bancroft/Laura Hayward 2nd= Laura Pemberton/Sally Filby 3rd= Mel Lever/Holly Lever 4th Julie Andrews Open Combined Training (Saga Trophy) 1st Tory Rigby 2nd Marjorie Higgs Novice Combined Training 1st Ruth Davenport 2nd Sue Williams 3rd Rachel Stafford 4th Laura Pemberton Beginners Combined Training 1st Nicki Burns 2nd Hannah Rush 3rd Laura Hayward 4th Nicki Phillips Trophys will be awarded to the winners of all combined training sections at the next meeting. The Folly trophy will also be awarded to the member with the most improved test from the previous year.
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08/06/2010
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In Hand Show Trophies | We are trying to locate the trophies which were handed out at the last In Hand Show. Any information would be most welcome, so that we can get them back and use them in other ways.
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06/06/2010
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September Dressage Competition - Update | There will be a dressage competition at Alsager on the evening of 20th September. We plan to run a Novice as well as a Preliminary test. Entries strictly before the day. Prelim 13 and Novice 24. £8 per test, entries to me by post or at the meeting. My address is 20, Boundary Lane, Mossley, Congleton, CW12 3HZ. Cheques payable to Border Bridleways Association. Times will be available from the preceding Saturday on the internet or by phone 01260 278158.
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27/05/2010
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Litter Picking | Do you have a path or a lane which you ride which needs a tidy up. If so contact Gaynor and we will try to organise a litter picking session to tidy things up.
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27/05/2010
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Ride from Eaton | The ride from Siemens, Congleton will take place on 21st November.
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27/05/2010
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Bike Rides | The bike rides are very popular this year. Every Thursday from the Blue Bell, Smallwood at 6.30. All welcome, even if you just turn up to join in on the meal afterwards!
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19/05/2010
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Sarah Johnson's Ride on the 4 Day Course | The ride composed of Rachel, Ruth, Naomi, Sue, Jill, Louise and Liz. We started on the 80 acres which was quite challenging but Sarah soon made dressage riders of us (in our dreams). The cross country was good for those who took part. Louise landed in the water and Rachel hit the floor in a ditch - super photos though! The grid work was excellent, using some acute angles. Ruth and Hugo were show jumping stars. Naomi demonstrated how to jump very fast. Jill was in her element and Louise got very confident. Kristine joined us and after an unfortunate landing on the brush fence, all went well. The farm ride was good with perfect weather, ending with a mouth watering lunch. We all had a lovely time, but unfortunately Sue had to retire after the first day. Many thanks to Sarah and also to Tracey.
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11/05/2010
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Saddle for sale | 17 1/2" medium/wide black County dressage saddle, as new condition. £200 or near offer. 01260 272122
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09/04/2010
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Progress on Kath Wilkinson | As many of you will know, Kath is slowly but surely making progress and is now at home. If you wish to visit her, please telephone first.
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15/03/2010
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Results March Dressage | Many thanks to all who supported this event and special thanks to Karen Gladman, Kevin Talbot and Nicki Toomer for their assistance on the night. Open 1st Kristine Pemberton 161 2nd Tracey Talbot 159 3rd Tory Rigby 158 4th Marjorie Higgs 152 5th Pat Guerin 155 6th Anna Mather 153 Tory Smith 150 HC Tracey Talbot 165 Restricted 1st Rachel Stafford 155 2nd Sue Williams 152 3rd= Carol Burns 134 Denise Littler 134 5th Judy Rosamond 128
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12/03/2010
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Horse for Loan | Good loan home required for my fabulous 16.2hh Irish Draught Cross, 10 year old, bay mare. She is a dream to have, but unfortunately I just haven't got time to enjoy her! She will hack out forever either on her own or with company (never tires), she is 100% bombproof and I can honestly say she is the best hack I have ever had, this is why I don't want to sell her, as she will be so hard to replace. I broke my wrist last October and didn't get back on her till February and it was as if she had never had any time off. Ideal for fun rides etc, ideal lead or Mother's ride as very polite in every way, a real dream. Completely sound and in good health. Contact Sally on 07875 33351 or sally-anne65@live.co.uk. NB Border Bridleways recommends that there should be a written agreement between parties contemplating a loan of a horse. All information regarding horses listed on the website is as stated by the owner and is not be seen as being in any way recommended by the Association.
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03/03/2010
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Biddulph Valley Way Steps - Update | I have made contact with the Ranger service regarding the steps off Reades Lane. They absolutely agree that in an ideal world a more gently ascending route would be the answer for both riders and pedestrians but the cost would appear to be too high. The question is whether riders would like mounting blocks at the top and bottom of the steps so that they could dismount and remount if they do not fancy riding the steps. I would very much appreciate your comments on this.
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02/03/2010
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Petition | Please read and sign this petition regarding the use of cycle paths by riders, even better, write letters in support: : The Trails Trust Government Petition Dear Members As part of The Trust’s continuing campaign for equestrian access to all cycle paths in the Country we have created a Government Petition asking for legislation to ensure all non-motorised users are treated equally. If you, your family or friends believe in fairness and an end to discrimination against a minority user group, please sign this petition and ask them all to do so. David Cameron is on record as saying he believes any petition that has 100,000 signatures should be debated by Parliament. So that is our target – 100,000 by September 11th irrespective of who wins the election. There are millions of horse riders, cyclists and walkers who use the nation’s network of bridleways, and we hope everyone will present a united front on this important safety issue. Please also contact your MP and any Ministers you can think of – if you put ‘Who is my MP ?’ on Google, etc. you can find their email address by typing in your own postcode. The text of the petition is as follows: We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Legislate to end discrimination on cycle paths Since 1968 all bridleways, irrespective of width, sightlines, surface, urban or rural, have been legally shared by walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Yet legislation ensures access only to walkers and cyclists on cycle paths. Bridleways are used as part of the Safe Routes to School network, yet horse riders, over 85% of whom are women and children, are forced onto dangerous roads instead of sharing safe, off road cycle paths. There are well over 29 accidents between horse riders and vehicles per day, 10,658 per year, many of which result in death or serious injury. There is no justification at all for discriminating against this vulnerable user group. Please put right the wrongs of the last 40 years and save lives. Please use the following link and sign up now: http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Access4All/ If you use Twitter, Facebook or UTube please use them to spread the word and ask everyone who walks, cycles or rides to support this campaign. Thank You. The Trails Trust www.thetrailstrust.org.uk
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20/02/2010
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XC Schooling | Our annual schooling sessions at Smallwood will be held on 2nd and 16th June - both Wednesdays. The sessions will be 6pm and 7pm and a maximum of six riders on each session. Body protectors, crash helmets and correct footwear are obligatory. The instructor is Joy Toomer and the cost is £18 per session.
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19/01/2010
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North Staffs Ride | North Staffs Bridleways Association will be running a ride in Congleton on 3rd October, this is to commemorate 10 years since the Pilgrimage Ride. Further information will be available nearer the time.
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02/01/2010
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Dressage Results for 2nd January | The results for the competition were as follows: 1st Harriet Mann 2nd Tracey Talbot 3rd Ellie Bell 4th Kristine Pemberton Many thanks to those who attended and also to Karen Gladman, Kevin Talbot and Carol Burns for their assistance on the day. Happy New Year everyone.
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27/11/2009
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Good News for Riders in Rushton Spencer | The old railway track at Rushton Spencer is to be opened to horse riders from 27th November. This is excellent news and I am sure will be very well utilised!
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19/11/2009
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Membership Forms | Apologies to potential new members who have had difficulty downloading membership forms. This will be sorted out shortly. In the meantime, please forward a s.a.e. to Mrs Tracey Talbot, Long Edge Farm, Pines Lane, Biddulph Park, Staffs. ST8 7SP.
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16/11/2009
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Trailer for Sale | Due to Kath's accident, it has been decided to sell her trailer. It is a Bateson Deauville 55 Pullman double trailer. Standard model. Front/rear unload. Unladen weight 860kg and can carry 1440 kg (total gross weight 2300 kg). 7' 3" headroom sufficient to take horses up to 17 h.h. It is the standard white/yellow colourway and has a positioning mirror to help line up the tow bar. It is four years old and has had very light use and is, therefore, in very good condition. The asking price is £3000.
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08/11/2009
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Minutes | Minutes of BBA Meeting Monday 5th October 2009 - 8pm - held at The Davenport Arms, Marton Present – approximately 19 members including the Committee Apologies – Joy, Maggie, Libby, Karen, Jan, Lisa Trotter & Mac Minutes of previous BBA meeting – agreed as a correct record Chairman - Tori Rigby Tori welcomed everyone to the meeting. Tori, Pat Guerin and Liz Mouchet had visited Kath Wilkinson at Salford Royal hospital today and found her to be quite well considering the severity of her condition. She is conscious, eating and drinking but was in some pain due to the lack of use of her muscles over the weeks since her accident. She is receiving physiotherapy as part of her treatment. Kath was able to understand and respond to conversation but as she tires very quickly, they were asked to see her one at a time. Her husband, Jim, is grateful for all contact and thanks everyone in the BBA who has sent messages or visited Kath. All visitors continue to be welcome. Julie Stubbs was welcomed to the meeting and looks really well in spite of currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Best wishes to Julie for a speedy recovery. Karen Salt has broken her ankle (on the way to a BBA cycle ride) and we also wish her a speedy recovery. A Committee Meeting was held on 16th September,- it was agreed to make it compulsory that when attending any BBA event, all riders should have their names, address and emergency contact number(s) printed on a piece of paper or card and kept inside their riding hat. It would also be useful to have any other pertinent information e.g. allergies Tori has recently attended a basic life support course and was enquiring if members considered it to be a good idea for the BBA to pay for a BBA member to attend a four day similar course. Someone who is in attendance at most events would probably be the obvious choice – such as Joy if she was willing. Social Secretary – Pat Guerin · Tales Equine at North Rode are holding a social evening on Tuesday 22nd October 2009 exclusively for BBA members. Drinks and nibbles will be provided and discount available on a range of products including rugs etc. 6pm – 8pm · A social ride is to be held on Sunday 1st November from Siemens Car Park, Jackson Road, Congleton. It is a joint event with the Cheshire Endurance Group. £8 for members and £13 for non-members. Non members require proof of insurance. Contact Pat on 01477 543194 for further details. · The BBA Xmas meal is to be held on Thursday 3rd December at the Davenport Arms for 7.30pm for 8pm. £23 – contact Pat to book a place. · On Tuesday 15th December, there will be a Christmas (fancy dress) clear round jumping, seven barrel jumping (trophy award) and dog jumping at Alsager from 7.30pm until 9.30pm. Mulled wine, fruit juice, mince pies etc will be available. · On 24th January 2010, Tori is organising a pleasure ride from Maggie’s at Brereton Lane, through Davenport Park and around the Swettenham area. Proceeds will be donated to the head injury unit. · On Sat 27th February 2010, the BBA will be holding a line dancing evening at Astbury Village Hall from 8pm with (hopefully) a hot meal in the intermission. Sue Barratt will be asked to cater again. Start at 8pm with dancing until 9pm, then the meal followed by dancing again from 10pm – 11pm · SJ instruction at Alsager on Tuesday evenings (7.30pm). Beginners group in October - 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th Middle group in November – 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th . Please pay for any lessons in advance. · Flatwork instruction at Huntersgate, Byley is currently full but Pat always keeps a reserves list – alternate Thursday evenings at 6.30pm & 7.30pm. November 12th & 26th December 10th & 24th (24th i.e. Xmas Eve is likely to be cancelled) Bridleway Issues Pat Amies advised that the Edge View to Gaw Lane, Wilmslow route - claim had just started. Jennie Tench is the case officer. The Cheshire Local Access Forum is a group of 12-21 people from all walks of life who meet together and advise / liaise with the Council regarding access issues. Four meetings per year are held and Pat required a volunteer – Tori expressed an interest and advised that the BBA should have a voice at the forum. Newtowns Road – footpath 12 – is very overgrown. Paul Rochfort of the ROW unit is aware of the problems but their maintenance team is not allowed to touch the Japanese knotweed. Consideration was given to forming a BBA work party as in the past. Gaynor had raised the concern that the Chatterley Whitfields routes are to be blocked off and a number of access routes removed. Pat advised that Jane Ridley is involved with this case. The barrier at the old railway line at the Knot Inn at Rushton is still in place. Jill Heath, a Rushton Parish Councillor is involved in this case. Treasurers Report - Maggie Marinchovic £4149.74 in the Deposit Account £4830.61 in the Current Account £5.31 as Cash in hand £8,985.66 in total Payments have just been made to venues and tutors etc so the amount is reduced from last month. £59 profit was made from the BBQ at Andrea Bossons and £24 from refreshments served at the Summer Show. Membership – Tracey Talbot 99 adults 5 juniors BBA Newsletter – please send in any articles by the end of the week to Gaynor. Thanks for the items sent so far. It is hoped to be finalised and sent out by next week. Any Other Business - none The next meeting is the BBA AGM which will be held on Monday 2nd November 2009
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11/10/2009
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New Bridle Path | We have received documentation regarding a new bridlepath in the area. I'm sure this will be discussed at the meeting, but for your information, the documents are available here (Click the image to see a larger version):
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07/10/2009
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Lamberts Lane - Poultry Unit | The good news is that the poultry unit plan has been rejected once again. The bad news is that the applicant is appealing to a higher level. Please look out for more information on this one and keep making your feelings known.
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20/09/2009
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Results of September Dressage | The dressage at Alsager went well despite the last minute change of test, just to make sure everyone was on their toes! The results were: Open Section 1st Nicki Phillips, 2nd Ellie Bell, 3rd Pat Guerin, 4th Jane Wyatt Novice Section 1st Denise Littler, 2nd Sue Williams, 3rd Sue Boothby, 4th Tina Harvey Well done to everyone who took part and thank you to Tracey Talbot and Karen Gladman for their assistance on the night.
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20/09/2009
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Bit Bank -:Launched on line! | The bit bank is now listed on line. Marjorie Higgs is your contact. Bits are only available to members and as they are loaned to BBA by other members, they must be returned promptly and in good condition. Lost items will have to be paid for at the current retail price. If you have any bits, which you would be willing to loan to the bit bank these would be gratefully received. We hope that this will prove to be a useful service to our members. Funds from loaning out the bits will go to the Bridleways fund, if the scheme proves popular it may be faesible to buy the odd bit for the bank if there is a definite demand from members for a particular item which is sufficient to make it profitable. It is your bit bank and it will be as successful as you make it.
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20/09/2009
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Important information for all members | This is a very important message for all members attending BBA activities. We request that with immediate effect members have details written inside their riding hats of their name and address and an emergency contact phone number. It is recommended that the relationship of the emergency contact is stated ie husband, daughter etc. The emergency services will look inside the hat for this information. Although we are requesting this for our activities, we suggest that this should be done by all riders as a matter of course. We trust that you will always ensure that hats are of an up to date standard, correctly fitted and adjusted and in good condition, that boots have a suitable heel and that stirrups are neither too large nor too small. Body protectors are recommended especially for jumping activities - compulsory for cross country. We also strongly recommend that all tack is regularly and carefully inspected for wear - especially stitching on leathers, girths and reins. We thank you for your assistance in these matters.