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The British Driving Society
Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and London North Areas
Forthcoming Events - 2006
Click for: Rules & Conditions of Entry, Entry Form, Entry Fees, Judges & Directions, Sponsors & Trophies, Ring 1 Timetable, Ring 2 Timetable. (You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read these PDF files. Email Fiona if you have problems!)
Sunday, 28 May BDS Drive and Barbecue at Tick Fen, near Warboys: contact Tom Farmer 01354 692630
*** NEW*** Tuesday, 30 May BDS Preliminary test assessment and training day at Harefield Farm near Newmarket with Claire Bourne LHHI from 10.30 Bring a packed lunch, horse/turnout optional. To book telephone 07780 970 530
Sunday, 11 June Drive through Elveden Estate by kind invitation of Lady Iveagh: contact Shirley Reeder 01638 716096
Sunday, 25 June BDS Trec at Blandings Farm, Chippenham, £10 per entry, contact Claire Bourne 07780 970530
1 & 2 July Why not see a horse driving trials at close quarters? East Anglian Carriage Driving Group has a club event in parallel with the National event at Sandringham, near Kings Lynn – stewards are needed (and made very welcome) on either or both days, with camping on site, if you wish. Contact Jo Meech 01376 325158
Sunday, 2 July BDS Drive at Heveningham Hall Country Show. Call Michael Cooke 01508 480420.
Sunday, 9 July Norse WPCA Summer Show at Suffolk Showground contact Boyd Coote 01473 736776
Saturday, 15 July British Connemara Pony Society Show, Huntingdon Racecourse including Pleasure Driving and a Handy Pony competition: contact Julia Woods for a schedule 01638 730512
Sunday, 16 July Tandem Club Meet at Pampisford. Spectators/stewards welcome contact David Baker 01223 830431. Note: to take part at the meet a form must be obtained from Minta Winn 07771900100 and the turnout should have attended at least three BDS rallies.
29 – 30 July East Anglian Carriage Driving Group two-day event at Ashfields, Great Canfield, near Stansted. Another chance to take part in the organisation of a club horse driving trials - come and steward for a few hours and see what it's all about. Stewards are always needed - or just come and watch and cheer on your friends. Dressage and cones competitions on Saturday and marathon on Sunday. Contact Jo Meech 01376 325158
Sunday, 13 August (Date to be confirmed) BDS Drive Blackwater Farm,Great Witchingham. Call Michael Cooke 01508 480420.
Sunday, 20 August East Anglia Native Pony Society Driving Show at Thorne Court, Bury St Edmunds: contact Chris Rushforth 01223 833060
Sunday, 17 September BDS Drive, Ashby St Mary Hall, Ashby St Mary. Call Michael Cooke 01508 480420.
Sunday, 24 September Easton Farm Park Fun day: contact Eunice Binder 01473 830326
Saturday, 7 October Sponsored Drive in aid of Spinal Research and Magpas: contact Claire Bourne 07780 970 530
Please confirm your attendance on ALL DRIVES, if you are late for any reason, please let the organiser know. All whips MUST carry a competent groom at all times, junior whips 14 years must wear a hard hats when driving and must be accompanied by a competent adult groom.
Flatwork training benefits horse and driver, whatever your skills, and you and your horse or pony will enjoy your driving more, whatever your aims. Build suppleness, obedience and control: half-hour, 45-minute and one-hour sessions usually available to suit all pockets and levels of fitness.
Janice Parker is organising a series of indoor training days in the Norfolk region, usually at Forest Edge EC, near Swaffham. Contact her for more details 01353 862121
Fiona Powell is organising training sessions with Mike Daniell - evening and/or weekends - at Poplar Park, Hollesley, Suffolk, and indoors at Orwell Arena, Levington (five minutes from J58 on the A14) and Wix EC, near Manningtree, Essex, depending on demand. Please call 01473 735732 for details or call Mike Daniell 01394 410293 to make your own arrangements.
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If anyone wishes to organise an event, help with an event or make a contribution to the next area newsletters please contact Eunice Binder or Claire Bourne (Cambs, Hunts, Suffolk).