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Bit Bank

Can I remind members that Marjorie Higgs is holding the bit bank and that if you wish to try a bit you can contact her to arrange to loan one.  The list of bits which was on the old website seems to have disappeared and I will investigate it and try and recover it.  There is quite a good number of bits available which have been lent to the Association by members over the years.

Minutes from the AGM

Border Bridlways Association
Annual General Meeting 2012 Monday 14th May at Davenport Arms, Marton

Present approx 20 members including the committee

Apologies: Tori Rigby, Gaynor Twigg, Nikki Phillips, Liz Beattie, Anne Farley, Carole Hubble, Rachel Garlick, Elaine Sutcliffe
Minutes of AGM 2011 distributed to members, approved and seconded

No matters arising from these minutes

Chairman’s Report – Joy chaired the meeting in Tori’s absence
Joy thanked all the BBA members and the committee for all their hard work over the past year and all hope that Tori will be back in the chair soon, a position she has held for many years.

Special thanks to Maggie for keeping the accounts, her assistance with scoring at the dressage competitions and hosting the summer dressage and jumping competitions.

Thanks to Tracey for not only being the membership secretary but organising the 4-day course: a large and demanding task.

Pat Guerin was thanked for organising the social scene and competitions

Also thanks to:

Jane for her work writing up the minutes for all the past year’s meetings

Jan Dobson for arranging the rosettes and insurance

Liz Mouchet for providing the Newsletters and being an excellent quizmaster at the camp supper.

Pat Amies for keeping her hand in regarding route claims and disputes

Other members of the committee for their support throughout the year

It was felt that the organisation would benefit form a Press Officer to highlight our achievements: any-one wishing to take on the role please contact any committee member to discuss.

It is up to BBA members to work to keep our routes open: so it has been proposed that a template letter will be posted on the website which can be downloaded and complaints/disputes sent to the relevant address. Should a back up letter be required from the BBA then the member can contact Jane who will do so once the complaint/dispute has been verified.

Treasurer’s Report – Maggie Marinkovic

Finances are reported to be ‘healthy’ though the accounts have not as yet been audited.

Deposit Account: £3717.99
Current Account: £ 9430.39

Cash: £10.00

Total: 13,158.38

Major Incomes & Outgoings

Costs of 4 Day Course to be paid
Contribution to Ollerton bridlepath
Dressage competitons
Treasure Hunt – contribution to Cancer Research

Dog Agility – GAFW (Charity supporting ponies and donkeys in Greece)

Jan approved the accounts and Carole seconded

Membership Secretary’s Report – Tracey Talbot

2011/2012 membership:
112 Adults, 6 Juniors

2012/2013 Renewals:

73 Adults, 3 Juniors

A check will be made against members and competitions/courses as if membership fees have not been paid then there will be no insurance cover

4-Day Course Somerford Park Farm – Tracey Talbot

All went well. Thanks to all the many helpers. For 2013 Gaynor has offered to help in organising volunteers.

A few belongings were left behind, please contact Tracey if you are missing anything

Dates for 2013: Tues 30^th April – Fri 3rd May

Social Secretary’s Report – Pat Guerin

Pat presented her report to the meeting, a very full year of events including: dressage & showjumping at Maggies, evening X-country sessions with Joy, dog agility (thanks to Andrea Bossen), picnic ride at Delamere, Treasure Hunt, evening dressage competitions, race night, Congleton ride, Xmas meal, Xmas party at Alsager, ongoing flatwork & jumping (thanks to Joy & Sarah)

Access Issues - Pat Amies

Pat has decided that she is now definitely retiring from the demanding task of access officer. There have been some successes, Edge View to mention one. Dam’s Lane has been agreed but has as yet to be sorted out. There are 4 outstanding claims and any unfinished claims will be lodged with Cheshire records, these can then be accessed if any-one wishes to take on the role of access officer, Pat will be happy to assist in an advisory role. The definitive map closes to changes in 2026 and only routes recently used can be claimed.

Awards

Violet Hughes: Although not returned will be presented to Maggie Marinkovic

Overall Dressage:
Prelim – Pat Guerin

Novice – Mari Brough

Forthcoming events 2012
Dressage & Jumping at Maggies Sat 16^th June, followed by Dog Agility. Bring a dish for evening supper

Bike rides to restart, date tbc

Dressage Alsager, dates as listed on website

X-country training: Smallwood - 13^th & 20^th June 2 sessions at 6:00pm & 7:00pm £20.00 per horse, Arclid - 4^th & 11^th July 6:30 £15.00 per horse

Picnic Ride, 4^th August at Delamere

Committee

A call was made for any-one wishing to join the committee, there were no offers and the current committee agreed to stand – approved by Carole Burns and seconded by Jane Wyatt

AOB

Joy asked that if any-one had any grievance about the BBA then please let the committee know, matters cannot be addressed if the committee are unaware of any issues.

Next BBA meeting Monday 11^th June at Davenport Arms, Marton

Important notice for members

The next meeting at The Davenport will be on Monday, 11th June - a week later than usual due to the bank holiday.  There will be no jumping lesson on Tuesday 5th June also due to the Bank Holiday.

We had a very disappointing turn out for the  AGM.  There were no changes to committee and the minutes will be published shortly.  The next meeting will be very close to several of our forchcoming activities so please keep up to speed with upcoming events and get your entries in if you wish these events to happen.  The newsletter should be with you shortly.

Survey on Wind Turbines

Members may wish to contribute to a survey being run by the BHS regarding the effect of wind turbines on horses.  If you wish to participate go to the BHS website: www.bhs.org.uk.  There is a link on the home page.  A number of our members have concerns on this matter at the present time.

Arclid Cross Country

Dates for the cross country training sessions at Arclid are Wednesday 4th and Wednesday 11th July from 6.30 to 7.30.  Places are limited to six per session so contact Pat early for your slot.  Price £15.

Results for Competitions Day, 3rd May 2012

On the Thursday afternoon of the course, we held our competitions and the results were as follows:-

Handy Horse

1st Rachel Garlick and Callum Again

2nd Abi Spurrell and Percy

3rd Elaine Sutcliffe and Echo

4th Kristine Pemberton and Zac

Beginner jumping

1st Sue Norcop and Emily

2nd Cathy Lowe and Abby

3rd Rona Whitehead and Ziguiya

Novice  Jumping

1st Nicki Toomer and April

2nd Becky Spurrell and Annie

3rd Tracey Talbot and Angus

4th Anna Mather and Lizzie

Intermediate jumping

1st Nicki Toomer and Rascal

2nd Nicki Phillips and Tarry

3rd Emily Bancroft and Toby

4th Louise Carroll and Duke

Dressage

Joy's Group

1st Rachel Douglas and Magic

2nd Elaine Sutcliffe and Echo

3rd Julie Andrews and Bilbo

4th = Louise Atkinson and Sam

Anndrea Bossen and April

Sarah's Group

1st Ruth Davenport and Hugo

2nd Tracey Talbot and Angus

3rd Anna Mather and Lizzie

4th Kristine Pemberton and Zac

Sally's Group

1st Rona Whitehead and Ziguiya

2nd Sue Ferguson and Maisie

3rd Rachel Garlick and Callum Again

4th Paula Shenton and Sam

Carol's Group

1st Hannah Rush and Milton

2nd Marjorie Higgs and Molly

3rd Shirley Goodwin and Melindy

4th Sue Norcop and Emily

Ruth's Group

1st Lucy Filby and Barnie

2nd Libby Richards and Holly

3rd Nicki Toomer and Rascal

4th Louise Carroll and Duke

Best dressage overall was Lucy Filby, who received the Badger Trophy from Julie Stubbs.

Well done to all.

The course is over

The 2012 course is over and during the next few days the competition results and reports will be posted on the website.  It was a happy event - even the weather played ball.  We are so indebted to Tracey Talbot and all the team who  make it happen, thank you all.  On a personal note, thank you to my riders  for the lovely gift and card, you were a great group and did so well.  In addition, a special thank you to Anndrea Bossens for allowing me to ride April round the farm ride, it was a lovely end to a good week. Twiggy is now in retirement and missed her annual outing, but she sends you all her best wishes!  Joy

Badminton is cancelled

Any members who have tickets for Badminton or intended to go this weekend, should be aware that the event has been cancelled due to waterlogged ground.  Ticket refunds will be made as soon as possible.

Policy on rosettes

The committee has come to the conclusion that as we are now running rather more competitions than in the past, we cannot afford to be quite so generous with our awards.  The general rule, from now on, will be one rosette per three competitors entered.  Normally we will be giving a maximum of four rosettes, but where there is a very large entry we will gjve up to six.  We hope that you will understand that we have to keep a lid on the costs.

Christmas festive afternoon

The date for your diary is Saturday, 15th December from 3pm.  Fancy dress, jumping, seven barrel and handy horse.