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INDOOR INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS at DANESCROFT ON

Sunday 11th April 2010.  Entries through clubs only.

Senior open                  1.05m – 1.15m                         Points No Limit.
Senior Intermediate           Max 1.00.m                        Points – 0 – 67
Senior Novice                    Max  90cms                        Points  0 – 15
Junior Open                        Max  1.00m                       Points  0 -  160
Junior Novice                     Max  90cms                       Points  0 – 15

MIXED TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIPS at  PORTMORE ON

Sunday 7th March 2010.   Entries through clubs only.

  • Max two teams per club
  • Max two juniors per team        
  • Seniors must ride 14.00hh or over
  • Juniors must ride 13.2hh or over (NOT UNDER)
  • Fences max 90cms for riders 1 & 2 
  • Fences max 1.00m for riders 3 & 4.

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If a senior rides a 14.00hh. it is deemed a horse and horse points will apply.

 

BHS Ireland Forest Survey is now online. 

Do you have a nearby forest that you’d like to have access to for horse riding?  BHS Ireland is currently working with Forest Service to try and create more equestrian access to N Ireland’s forests. Go to www.bhsireland.com and please click on the 2 minute survey.

The information collected in this survey will be extremely useful in finding which forest(s) in Northern Ireland riders would like access, and what these forests currently offer.
It only takes a couple of minutes to fill out the simple but important survey form on www.bhsireland.com

 

Trailer Thefts on Increase.

PSNI are warning farmers, builders and horse enthusiasts to be aware that there has been a recent increase in trailer thefts in the Ards area. Criminals are targeting all types of trailers, but in particular high quality branded ones that are of some financial value. There have been a number of successful thefts, as well as attempts, in the area recently, and it is a timely reminder to review the security of these items.

Sergeant Gareth Thompson, Community Safety Newtownards commented, “Unfortunately there are some people in society who feel they are entitled to steal from decent hardworking folk, and it is up to everyone to frustrate and stop these criminals whenever possible. I would strongly recommend that anyone with a trailer, or equipment they value ensures it is locked, security marked, and made as difficult as possible to be removed without their consent. Simple steps, like trailer locks, preferably with a BS standard on them, trailer alarms, and a marking system, even your postcode welded onto a chassis leg, can prevent these criminals targeting your property. There are a number of other crime prevention tools available. I would also encourage the taking of photographs of unique aspect of the property, and these stored to help in identification, should anything be stolen and then recovered by police. If there are secure areas or buildings in which to lock trailers, quads etc in, I would recommend that these are employed. It is much less inconvenient to do this than try and replace whatever has been stolen. People in rural areas with these items can be more vulnerable to theft than those living in areas of higher population. I would encourage neighbours to look out for each other, be aware of any unusual vehicles or visitors, and if in doubt, phone the local police station. PSNI have a network of crime prevention officers dedicated to their own areas and they can be contacted through 0845 600 8000, or you can look up practical advice using the internet www.psni.police.uk/index/crime-prevention.

People should also be suspicious of trailers etc for sale at “too good to be true” prices. Often these are literally too good to be true, and a very low price may indicate a less than honest background. Full checks should be made on who is selling, why they’re selling and why that price. Items should not be bought at the roadside as there is no reason a legitimate seller will not be operating from their home or business premises. As the old saying goes “buyer beware”. If the item turns out to be stolen it can be taken from the buyer and returned to the victim or their insurance company, leaving the buyer without the goods, or their hard earned money”.

 

Riding Clubs and the BEF Safeguarding and Protecting Children Policy

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Riding Clubs Indoor Championships at Portmore.

N.I. Riding Clubs held their Annual Mixed Team Championships at Portmore International Equestrian Centre, Glenavy where a record 33 teams was entered.
Organiser Betty Gaston would like to thank all the stewards, starters, arena parties and all the helpers on the day for contributing to the running of a very successful day. Thanks also to Judges M/s Fidelma Carroll, Mrs Maureen Lowry and Mrs Pauline Turner who gave up their day to judge the Championships. MORE>>>

Message from Ambulance Service: ICE


We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign.

The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' (In Case Of Emergency). The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents there were always mobile phones with patients but they didn't know which number to call.

He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognised name for this purpose.

In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE'. Please forward this. It won't take too many 'forwards' before everybody will know about this. It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest.

For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc...... but please tell the person you nominate to each ICE position.