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Minutes of February General Meeting

Minutes of BBA Meeting Monday 6th February 2012– 8pm at The Davenport Arms,

Present approx 18 members including the committee

Apologies: Tracey Talbot, Pat Amies, Joy Toomer, Liz Beatty, Carole Burns, Lynn Avery, Carol Hubble

Chairman – Tori Rigby

Tori welcomed every-one to the meeting

4 Day course:

1^st-4^th May at Somerford Park Farm. Every-one who has replied to Tracey will be on the course. Some members have not received their letters detailing the course. Please contact Tracey directly if interested in attending the course. The balance of payment for the camp is due before the April meeting.

Blue Cross charity

There had been an intention of making a donation to the Blue Cross charity from the profits of the Xmas show, unfortunately the show did not make a profit and it was agreed that a donation of £25.00 would be made to the charity from BBA funds. The Blue Cross are taking care of Kath Wilkinson’s horse

Bridleways Report - Pat Amies – No report Pat Absent

Membership – Tracey Talbot - No report Tracey absent

Treasurer’s report – Maggie Marincovic

Cash in Hand £10.00

Deposit Account £3708.12

Current Account £3908.19

Total £7626.31

The dressage competition raised £220.60 with venue hire of £87.50 plus incidentals

Social Report - Pat Guerin

SJ Training: High level February, Low in March, High April

Flat Work: Continuing

Please take note of weather and possible cancellation of classes

X-country style jumping: Sun 26^th Feb at Somerford Park Farm in the ash arena, 12:00-14:00. £15.00 per hour: height to suit, please see Joy if interested.

Endurance Group Cheshire

Tegg’s Nose pleasure ride, watch website for details. 31^st March, 12 miles hilly route

Training Day, based on endurance riding but covering saddlery, farriery, physiotherapy etc. To be held at Pam Rigby’s New Barn Farm

Joy Toomer – website – no report absent

AOB:

If any-one know of a 14hh-14.22hh pony to sell or loan please contact Elaine Sutcliffe.

Sally had a suggestion for lunchtime talks/demonstrations during camp – side saddle display. A search for possible demonstrators will be made

Le Trec – no further news as yet

Next meeting: Davenport Arms, Monday 5^th March 2012

Jumping lesson 7th February cancelled

Due to the wintry weather we are cancelling this session.  There will now be two sessions in this block - 21st an 28th February.

Information for members participating in February Jumping lessons

Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, we cannot hold the lesson on 14th February.  This means that this course of lessons will only be three weeks rather than four.  We are hoping to proceed with the first lesson tomorrow night but please watch the website in case of cancellation due to weather.

Four Day Course

If  you are waiting for your information regarding the course and have not received it, please contact Tracey as the letters have gone out.

Alteration to percentages on Novice dressage scores

Apologies to all concerned but we were a little generous with the percentages in the novice test in January.  The correct percentages have now been inserted.  This does not make any difference to the placings.

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.