KAREN SETTLES IN!
Karen has settled in extremely well here at BVEC. She has bought the riding capablities of our students on no end and
is proving very popular with riders of all levels. Her expertise and knowledge are second to none and we are very proud to
have her as part of our team
PONY CLUB
Wednesday Pony club has finished for the Summer holidays while the pony rallies and pony days take over (details
below). Pony Club finished off with fun and games, and with all members earning at least one badge and many gained their Bronze
award too. Details of these should be in the Pony Club Literature sent directly to you. WELL DONE ALL!
VISITORS BOOK
We have rented these stables for the last 9 years always knowing that the site would eventually be developed
for houses - we thank our landlords for allowing us to be here in the meantime! While still a way off yet, we are collating
a list of who uses us in order to show our benefit to the community for when the time comes and we need new LOCAL premises.
We would therefore be very grateful if you could make an entry in our visitors book which is found in the office
NEW FACES
We welcome Mouse, an older "been there, done it, got the t shirt" pony who is already proving a firm favourite.
Also Robin, another "been there got the tshirt but you still have to know how to ride!" pony, so perfectly replaces Ross!
who has moved on to a quieter life in his older age.
Magic also makes a temporary return to the yard after his 36 companion sadly passed away - he is shortly destined to
move to another partial retirement home with Alice and Millie Rench although it's lovely to have him back in the meantime.
Soda made an entrance into this world on 11th may - son of Whiskey and Bluey he combines the best (and worse!) of both
his parents! Very very friendly but also overconfident - he's sure to make his presence known!
Piper, Son of Popsox and Bluey was born just 2 weeks ago - very different to Soda - much more refined and fussy as to
who will be his friend!
We eagerly await the birth of our last foal of the year - Milly is at the yard now expected to give birth to another
of bluey's sons ANY DAY!
DOGS
We've asked this before in newsletters, but we have to say it again. PLEASE DO NOT THROW STONES for the dogs. Their teeth
get chipped and Wesley narrowly escaped having an operation due to this.........they have various toys around the yard that
you can throw for them as much as you like! If you do not want to throw things for them, by all means growl at them and tell
them to get lost - i do all the time!
DO NOT FEED THE DOGS! And DO NOT allow your children to approach or try to pet them while eating. This goes for ANY dog,
not just ours - dogs do not understand that you are not trying to pinch their food.
Please do not allow your children to run around the yard or chase the dogs - They are teaching Tex a new game that isnt
very clever! He doesnt understand that not all children are running to play with him and has bowled a couple of running children
over! The yard, while we try to make it a happy place to be is NOT a playground
HEALTH AND SAFETY
I make no apology for leaving the following in all the newsletters!
Whenever you walk onto this yard there is a safety risk. Unfortunately animals do not have an on/off button and the batteries
cannot be taken out when we no longer want to play with them. We HAVE to take this issue very seriously, and as such the most
recent risk assessment is available to all in the office, and if you have not yet completed a client form, please do
so. These too are found in the office. Sadly, for you, the client, more and more restrictions are laid down by the insurance
companies due to the "someone is to blame!" society in which we find ourselves. This has led to some opportunities to learn
having to be withdrawn. While every care is taken on our behalf to ensure your safety while riding, we ask that you take some
responsibility for your own/dependants welfare, and advise us of any health or safety issue you may have. If you are uncomfortable
with anything asked of you/your dependants please let us know!
Bourton Vale Racing
Following the sidelining of our racehorse due to injury, Jake has been sporting our colours Pony racing on our very own
Africa! They both did us proud, even beating one pony in our last race! Africa LOVED it, proved very safe, and looked after
jake on every occasion. He has now got a new pony to race, Lizzy, as Africa found it hard to combine both his jobs.......racing
and riding school pony. Africa has since been leased by Hope Davies, so maybe we'll see them on the racecourse in the future?????
COMING UP
PONY DAY Monday 26th May - 10am - 4pm. £40 per person (non members £45). Suitable for all levels. We will run a day on
the Wednesday of this week too if there is sufficient demand
Midi Pony Club Rally Monday 28th July to Wednesday 30th July. Suitable for children trotting and cantering independantly.
9am - 5pm £150 per person. 10am - 4pm for younger children £120 per person.
Mini Pony Club Rally Mon 4th August to Wednesday 6th August. For our younger members even if on the lead rein. 10am - 4pm
£120 per person. 10am-2pm for tinies £100
5 day Pony Club Rally 18th August - 22nd August. 9-5 £200 per person. Slightly different format this year as we will be
getting different instructors in!
ALL RALLIES INCLUDE A COMPETITION ON THE LAST DAY. NON PONY CLUB MEMBERS ARE WELCOME BUT COST AN EXTRA £25. THEY ARE GUARANTEED
TO BRING ON THE CHILDRENS RIDING IMMENSELY AND TO BE FUN! A 10% non returnable deposit is required to secure a space
PONY DAYS
These are on Monday 21st July, Monday 11th and Monday 25th August. Suitable for all levels. 10 - 4 £40 per person (£45
non members)
SUMMER SHOW DATE SUNDAY 21st SEPTEMBER
FOR SALE
We still have some hats, gloves and boots left for sale. We also have had a delivery of the BVEC Polo shirts (previously
sold out) in a new colour!
BLACK GOLD!
We have very well rotted horse manure for sale at £50 for 3 approx a 3 tonne load delivered. We can do it by the bag, but
bin liners are not strong enough. If you have your own bags or transport, smaller loads are available. For all Muck enquiries
contact Justin on 07774554945
Horses/Ponies for sale loan and lease
Starro - please see our for sale pages
Florrie - lease only - £35 per week plus trimming
Charlie - Sale £1500 or lease £35 per week plus shoeing
James - lease only - £60 per week plus shoes
EVENLODE RIDING CLUB
We have arranged a family membership deal with the Evenlode Riding Club for only £10 a year per person. They have many
low key competitions and training events for which you can hire a Horse/Pony to take part in.
We recently took a load of kids and ponies to a Riding club event. Nearly all came home with a place!!!!!!!! BUT Jasmine
Hill and our very own Bobby WON....yes, WON the junior section - CONGRATULATIONS to them!
