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Minutes from the January Meeting

Minutes of BBA Meeting Monday 9th January 2012– 8pm at The Davenport Arms,

Present approx 40 members including the committee

Apologies:Elaine Sutcliffe, Louise Carroll, Liz Beatty

Chairman – Tori Rigby

Chairman’s Report:

Tori welcomed every-one to the meeting

The BBA will be celebrating its 25^th anniversary this year please let Tori know if you have any ideas for celebrating the event

Bridleways Report - Pat Amies

1. The government have £2million available from April 2012 in support of upgrading community pathways, a volunteer is needed to take on the project for our area
2. Hoof Access: applications for funding need to be submitted before 28^th Feb
3. Wind Turbine at Red Earth Farm: The council have refused the application but an appeal is anticipated

Membership – Tracey Talbot

100 Adults & 5 Juniors

4 Day course:

1^st-4^th May at Somerford Park Farm. Tracey will be sending out letters and it will be a case of 1^st come 1^st served. Tracey asked if applicants could let her know if they wished to have lunch-time talks and on what topics

Treasurer’s report – Maggie Marincovic

Cash in Hand £10.00

Deposit Account £3708.12

Current Account £3756.10

Total £7474.22

We broke even at the Xmas Show

Social Report - Pat Guerin

Pilates for Riders: Wednesdays at Knutsford 5:00-6:00pm with instructor Lynda Marshall, see Pat for further details

Xmas show: May consider moving to a Sunday afternoon to allow more people to attend

Quiz Night: Cheshire Endurance Group are holding a quiz night at the Three Greyhounds at Allostock on Thursday 19^th Jan at 7:30pm. £5 per team of 4-6 people. See Pat for further details

SJ Training: High level February, Low in March

Flat Work: Continuing

Dressage: Sat 14^th at Alsager, arena only available for half day so need to have an early start. £8 per class, trophies to be awarded at end of season

X-country style jumping: Sun 26^th Feb at Somerford Park Farm in the ash arena, 12:00-14:00. £10.00 per hour: height to suit, please see Joy if interested. Body protectors are mandatory

Joy Toomer – website

Please let Joy know if you have anything you would like adding to the website

Liz Mouchet – Newsletter

Appeal for news to be added for a Winter Newsletter

AOB:

Carole Burns voiced concern about the BBA funs given that a large amount was used for a recent bridlepath upgrade. Members were reassured that the accounts are healthy and that should an urgent need for funds arise then an effort would be made at the time

Long Distance Route. Laureen confirmed that signs would be erected by 31^st March and that various events are being organised to celebrate the opening of the route. Sport Endurance Ride, Cyclist Event & Cheshire Endurance Group. Manor Farm will be the event venue and maps will be loaded on to the BBA website

Next meeting: Davenport Arms, Monday 6^th February 2012

Horse for sale

If anyone is looking for a ID X heavyweight mare, Cath Cromarty has a friend wishing to sell one.  The mare is a grey 8 year old (16.3hh) and was originally rescued by her current owner, who no longer has sufficient time.  The mare is better hacked out in company.  If you would like more information please contact Joy Toomer and I will pass on photos and contact details. Has been in current home for three years.

Arena cross country practise

On 26th February, 12-2pm, we have a two hour session of lessons with Joy Toomer, at Somerford. These sessions were full as soon as they were mentioned at the January meeting. We will keep a waiting list, so contact Pat Guerin if you are interested.

Newsletter

If you have not received a newsletter please contact Liz on egoda@btinternet.com

February jumping

The Tuesday night lessons re-commence at Alsager on 7th February at 7.30. We have one space on each session and an odd slot on 7th Jan. Please contact Pat if you would like to attend. Height of fences around 2'6. Instructor Joy Toomer. March is a beginner group and well subscribed already, but let Pat know if you would like a fill in slot, if one arises.

February meeting

The February meeting will be held on Monday 6th February at 8pm at the Davenport, Marton.

Dates for the Four Day Course

We do now have the all important dates, which many of you were waiting for. The 2012 course will be from 1st to 4th May inclusive. Tracey Talbot is your contact.

Thank you for supporting the Christmas Evening

Many thanks to those of you who supported this evening. We had a fun evening and the riders got plenty of chances to jump! The results were:

Fancy Dress trophy - Jane Wyatt

Seven Barrel jumping trophy - Sue Williams

Horse and Hound relay winners - Sue and Chris Williams and Jet

The committee wishes all members a merry Christmas and a happy new year.