Emma's blog

2011-10-10T08:11:00.000-07:00

Hi folks, my blog is no longer connected with Chapelton Equestrian centre. Emma x

Black Isle Show 2011

2011-08-08T06:26:00.000-07:00

Lucy & Mr Cakes

Lucy & The Warrior Chief

Emma & Temondo

Avril Johnston

2011-08-01T13:36:00.000-07:00

We had an excellent showjumping clinic with Avril today. We all practiced jumping on grass before the Black Isle Show. Avril will be back on Monday the 5th September.

Martin Arnott Showjumping Clinic

2011-07-27T11:36:00.001-07:00

We are delighted to have Martin Arnott coming to Chapelton to do a jumping clinic on Mon 19th September 2011.

Martin is a British Eventing and a British Showjumping Accredited Coach. He has ridden up to international 3* level in both showjumping and eventing.

Martin is happy to coach all levels of horses/riders in both individual and group sessions.

Please contact Emma if you would be interested in having a session with Martin.

Lucy & Roxy

2011-07-23T12:52:00.000-07:00

Events Page

2011-07-21T11:46:00.000-07:00

Please check out our new events page!

Bill's exhibition

2011-07-11T12:00:00.001-07:00

Bill Wylie B.A. Fine Arts, Dip.A.T., MSc. Art Therapy was Head of the Art Psychotherapy Department at HMP Grendon Therapeutic Community Prison prior to his recent return to the Highland Region.

An exhibition of his work, abstract paintings and prints, will be held in Eden Court Theatre during the month of August.

You are welcome to attend the opening on Friday 6th August, between 6.30 and 7.30. or thereafter, throughout the month of August.

Congratulations Lucy!

2011-07-10T03:12:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Lucy for passing her BHS Stage 3 Care exam!

Training day with Stephen Cruickshank BHSI

2011-07-05T10:26:00.000-07:00

Details for the training day on Monday 11th July with Stephen Cruickshank BHSI,

10am - Group 1 ride - Jane, Sandra, Rita
11am - Group 2 ride - Rosemary, Roz, Lucy

12-1pm - Stable Management lecture

1-2pm - lunch (please bring a packed lunch, teas and coffees will be provided)

2pm - Group 1 ride
3pm - Group 2 ride

Cost is £50

Livery notice

2011-07-04T04:43:00.000-07:00

As many of you have been concerned about the strangles outbreaks in the Inverness area we would like to inform you that we will be testing all new liveries for this disease.

Several measures can be taken to minimise the risk of strangles on our yard;

Try and avoid contact with horses of unknown origin
Make sure a yard doesn’t become overcrowded
Reduce sharing of tack or equipment from horses of unknown health status
Restrict movement of people onto the premises who have arrived from an affected yard
Minimise the risk of horses on the yard coming into physical contact with horses on neighbouring yards whose health status is not known

With these precautions and horse owners acting responsibly, we should be able to minimise the risks for all concerned.

Roxy's x-ray results

2011-06-29T12:30:00.000-07:00

Tonight we received the results of Roxy's x-rays, luckily nothing is broken. I am now going to wrap Roxy in bubble wrap and never let her out of my sight again!!!

Black Isle Show Stabling

2011-06-29T12:05:00.000-07:00

We are now taking bookings for stabling for the Black Isle Show (3rd-4th Aug). There are a limited number of hook ups available at an extra cost of £10 per night.

Roxy

2011-06-25T13:07:00.000-07:00

Max 06.06.11 - 17.06.11

2011-06-20T12:08:00.000-07:00

Last week, we realised that Max wasn't very well, he was sleeping a lot and having trouble with his breathing. When the vet scanned his chest, we discovered that Max had fluid in his chest. Max was referred to the Weipers Centre (equine hospital) in Glasgow, where they tried to drain the fluid in his chest, but shortly after this, his heart started failing. Very sadly, Max had to get put to sleep. We are all devastated with the news, but we are glad that we got to know Max, even if it was for such a short time. He was such a kind, affectionate little horse and he will be greatly missed.

Chapelton Photos

2011-06-12T12:18:00.000-07:00

Emma, Ellie & Max

CEC Maximus

Temo

More BS club show info

2011-06-10T01:44:00.000-07:00

Club Membership the Membership Product

· £30 online, £35 via office – Combined horse and rider membership

· For any horse rider combination without a registered/ graded result at Amateur 90cm, British Novice and above in the last 3 years.

· 8 Regional Leagues (Scotland, Northern, East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales, East, South East, South West)

· Classes and Regional Leagues at 70cm, 80cm, 90cm, 1.00m.

· Horse and Ponies in separate leagues – separate Regional Leagues (8 Regions)

· No prize money (prizes in kind are allowed).

· Annual Regional Championships

· Leagues to run from 1st June – May 31^st

· All results to be graded – thereby giving a full competition record.

· Club Membership includes two “National Tickets to Ride” allowing them to compete in two national classes per year to encourage progression to National Membership.

The Details

· Horse/ pony can be registered with more than one Club member – results based on horse-rider combination.

· Club horse/ pony can be registered as a National horse/pony simultaneously (providing they meet eligibility criteria).

· Club Rider can be registered as a National Member simultaneously (providing they meet eligibility criteria).

· Horses/ponies can only compete once in any class.

· No stallions.

· Any age rider on ponies (adults eligible to ride ponies).

· Children can ride horses from the beginning of the calendar year in which the age of 12 is reached (FEI Rules).

· Horses/ponies of any age may be registered, but may not compete before the beginning of the year in which the age of four is reached.

· For an initial introductory 4 month period competitors do not have to be members to compete at Club Shows, competitors can register as Club Members up to 7 days after the competition and regain points won. Hence initially all unaffiliated can compete at Club competitions.

Club Membership Rules

Official requirements – minimum of 1 Associate Judge and 1 Assistant Course Builder

Basic timing equipment required no countdown timer or display clock/board required.

There are two types of classes which competitors can gain Regional League Points:

Option 1: NB. At Club Competitions the first round or first phase of the competitions, time faults will not be allocated instead there will be a time limit of 2 minutes competitors who exceed this will incur elimination.

A7 (amended, first round not timed, where there are insufficient clears to fulfil placings, lower placing will be decided by first round faults, equal faults will share placing and points will be equally awarded not split)

Single Phase

Two Phase

In these classes points will be allocated as follows:
1^st – 12 points, 2^nd- 10 points, 3^rd – 8 points, 4^th – 6 points, 5^th – 4 points, 6^th – 3 points. 3 points will be allocated to all those who achieve double clear; those who are placed will receive an additional 3 points if they have had a double clear.

These classes will run at 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1.00m.

Option 2: In an attempt to encourage these competitors to achieve clear rounds and aid their development the second type of class is a Double Clear Class. In these classes the time limit is applied however there is no section against the clock. The aim of this class is to achieve a double clear, those who do will be joint 1^st and will all receive 6 points.

These classes will also be run at 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1.00m.

It is at the discretion of the show as to which of these competitions they choose to run.

Heights in “Jump –Off”/ Second phases can be a maximum of 5cm higher than the first round.

Faults

Knock down – 4 faults

First refusal – 4 faults

Second refusal (anywhere on the course) – 4 faults

Third refusal (anywhere on the course) – Elimination

Fall (anywhere on the course) – Elimination
All other faults as per British Showjumping rule book.

Dress

Same as National Rules, however we are asking officials to apply these rules more leniently for these members who are new to British Showjumping. These members will be made aware of the dress expected of them however where there are breeches of these regulations we ask that you allow the individual to compete but make them aware of what is expected in future.

Exceptions to National Rules – Spurs may not exceed 2cm for any Club Rider.
All those on ponies are allowed to wear half chaps/ gaiters.

Tack

Same as National; Rule 102 - All those on Ponies – no Market Harborough, combination bits, Hackamores or Bitless Bridles

Recording Results

For Club Classes we will be recording all results including faults, in order to provide a true competition record for competitors, with a view to extending this for all levels in the future.

As a result of this it is imperative that results sheets are fully completed.

As Club League points are allocated on horse-rider combination the horse’s name, rider’s name, and associated membership numbers all need to be clearly identified on the results sheet.

Faults to be recorded using the following coding system:

Knock down: 4
Refusal: ④ (top left hand corner)
Elimination due to rider fall: RFE
Elimination due to horse fall: HFE
Elimination due to exceeding 2min time limit: TE
Elimination: E
Retired: R

British Showjumping Club Show

2011-06-10T01:41:00.000-07:00

BS Club Show Information

British Showjumping’s new £30 membership looks set to excite grassroots competitors

An exciting new initiative by British Showjumping has been launched to give competitors jumping between 70cm – 1.00m the chance to compete for minimal cost. This news is, as I’m sure you can imagine, being met with excitement and enthusiasm from both unaffiliated and affiliated competitors alike.

Club membership is a new category which provides plenty of perks and benefits whilst also being good on your pocket. In a move to restructure their Membership system, British Showjumping have unveiled three simple categories – Club, National and International. And it’s the brilliant, brand new Club membership which has the greatest impact on our unaffiliated riders and which has been greeted with wide acclaim.

Club membership offers fantastic opportunities to any horse, pony and rider combination who have no registered results at National Amateur 90cm, British Novice, Stepping Stones, Pony British Novice or above over the past three years. So even though your horse or pony may have some winnings on his/her record, if you are a new rider it doesn’t stop you joining as a club member.

With the horse/rider combination being the key factor you can see how Club membership offers an exciting opportunity. The other big change is that there is no age limit on riders competing ponies so the days of someone having to register their pony as a horse once they were seventeen are long gone!

The membership isn’t only proving attractive to unaffiliated riders but also to producers of young horses and those that compete in other disciplines such as eventing, pentathlon and working hunters.

Competitions will run over 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1 metre courses and riders have welcomed the announcement that entries fees will be capped at just £10.

For more information please visit; www.britishshowjumping.co.uk or alternatively contact the Development officer in your region.

Scotland - Lucy Brindley;

07584 706458 or lucy.brindley@britishshowjumping.co.uk

Northern - Vicky Hart;

07584 706459 or Vicky.hart@britishshowjumping.co.uk

Wales and West Midlands - Gill Perkins;

07584 706460 or gill.perkins@britishshowjumping.co.uk

East Midlands - Ruth Tyler;

07584 706461 or Ruth.tyler@britishshowjumping.co.uk

East - Rachel Stevenson;

07584 706462 or rachel.stevenson@britishshowjumping.co.uk

South East - Tasha Sewell;

07584 706458 or tasha.sewell@britishshowjumping.co.uk

South West - Anne Newbery;

07584 706463 or Anne.newbery@britishshowjumping.co.uk

Summer training days for children

2011-06-06T11:46:00.000-07:00

The dates for the children's summer training days are 6th-8th July and the 10th-12th August.

Ellie's foal

2011-06-06T00:57:00.000-07:00

Last night, just after midnight, Ellie gave birth to a little colt!

BHS Equine specific fist aid course

2011-06-03T04:48:00.000-07:00

There will be a BHS Equine specific first aid course at Chapelton on the 27th and 28th of June, please follow the link for more details http://www.bhsscotland.org.uk/first-aid.html

Photos

2011-05-23T12:27:00.000-07:00

Roxy in the solarium

Ruby

Temo

Millie

Roxy

WANTED riding school horses/ponies

2011-05-17T11:47:00.000-07:00

WANTED riding school horses/ponies, any height under 16.2hh considered, must be quiet and live out. Please contact Emma or Rory if you have something that might be suitable. Thank you

Instructor vacancy

2011-05-16T23:38:00.000-07:00

We have a vacancy for an instructor/trainee instructor that would also be required to do general yard duties and exercising/schooling of horses. Please contact Rory or Emma for more details.

Stephen Cruickshank clinic & training day

2011-05-16T12:19:00.000-07:00

Stephen will be back to do his usual flatwork/jumping clinic on Monday 13th June.

Stephen will also be doing a training day (for adults only!) on Monday 11th July. This will include 2 lessons and a lecture. It will be possible to hire a school horse if required. This will be a fun day for horse & rider. Please contact Emma if you are interested.

Chapelton pics

2011-05-15T04:11:00.000-07:00

Temo & Emma

Titch

Shetland shelters!

Livery Notice regarding hay field

2011-05-10T23:44:00.001-07:00

Please note that the large field to the right of the mare's field is our hay field. It is still possible to hack round the very outside of this field but we ask that you stay in walk and do not churn up the grass. Many thanks!

Wee Gus Update

2011-05-10T11:16:00.000-07:00

Many of you have been asking how Wee Gus is getting on, so here is an update:

Wee Gus was becoming very bored in the riding school and it was making him quite unhappy. We wanted to let him have a break from the riding school and he has got on so well in his new home that he is going to stay there.

Here is a letter from his new owners:

Hi Emma

Here are a few pics of Gus with Polly....enjoying the beautiful view across
Loch Kishorn and out to Skye.....we'll keep you updated and will send you
some more pics.

Thank you for letting us buy him - he's a v. precious pony and we'll take
good care of him!

Best wishes
Diana

GUESS WHO?????? ha ha ha ha ha !

2011-05-09T02:18:00.000-07:00

FOR SALE Brogini long leather riding boots

2011-05-04T12:05:00.000-07:00

The Brogini 3000 horse riding boot is hand made in Italy from leather that is soft but hardwearing making it perfect for equestrian disciplines such as Show Jumping, Dressage, Hunting and Eventing.

This model is suited to both Men's riding boots and Women's riding boots.

They are a standard length (45cm not including the heal) and approx 34cm calf, shoe size 40 (6.5).

These boots are extremely comfortable and in very good condition as they have been well looked after and rarely worn. They cost £295 new and I would accept £150 for them. Please contact Emma for more info.

A few pics from the week end.

2011-05-02T01:55:00.000-07:00

Tootie after her bath!

Ellie is getting very large now. Her foal is due in June.

Hayley enjoying some early morning sun bathing.

Roxy

Ellie's clever trick of balancing her feed bucket on top of her stable door while eating her feed!

Pics from around the farm!

2011-04-28T11:17:00.000-07:00

Roxy in her new field.

Roxy & Ruby's first meeting.

Rory moving the wee boys to their new field.

Hayley moving the wee boys.

Roxy & Snowflake

Roxy & Jess

Rosie & Millie catching up on some zzzzzzzzzzzzzz's!

Chief & George watching Temo in the indoor school.

Rory after he blew himself up! Luckily he has made a full recovery and he is back on the yard. Thank you for everyones help and kindness while Rory has been recovering.

Sefton

2011-04-24T05:03:00.001-07:00

Last Wednesday, Sefton took colic and unfortundately had to be put to sleep. He will be missed very much.

Stephen Cruickshank clinic

2011-04-18T12:45:00.001-07:00

Today we had a really good showjumping/flatwork clinic with Stephen Cruickshank. Stephen will be back on Monday the 16th of May. Please contact Emma if you would like to have a lesson.

Winter dressage league winners

2011-04-13T04:22:00.000-07:00

Rita Downie - Senior league winner

Christy Macpherson Junior league winner

Dressage results, photos to follow

2011-04-10T09:57:00.000-07:00

Intro 1 Junior Results
1st - Melanie Armstrong, Titch 63.3% 52
2nd - Christy Macpherson, Wee Gus 62.2% 50
3rd - Alyssa Jayne Cumming, Wee Gus 59.4% 48
4th - Dillon Finnie, Titch 58.3% 46
5th - Megan Cowan, Tootie 55% 44
6th - Lucy Finnie, Tootie 53.3% 44

Intro 1 Senior Results
1st - Rita Downie, The Maverick 67.2% 54
2nd - Zoe Milne, Jess 61.1% 50
3rd - Lesley Macleod, Harvey 60% 48
4th - Sinead Macrae, Ythan 59.4% 48
5th - Roz Gollan. Sammy Junior 57.7% 46
6th - Brionaidh Siegel, Eden 56.6% 46
Jeanette Franklyn, Hayley's Comet 52.2% 44

Intro 2 Junior Results
1st - Melanie Armstrong, Titch 59.4% 48
2nd - Hannah Clark, Marco Mio 57.8% 48

Intro 2 Senior Results
1st - Jeanette Franklyn, Hayley's Comet 66.8% 52
2nd - Rita Downie, The Maverick 64.2% 52
3rd - Jane Macdonald, Jess 56.8% 44
4th - Brionaidh Siegel, Eden 56.3% 44
5th - Rosemary Clark, Odin 51.5% 42

Prelim Junior Results
1st - Hannah Clark, Marco Mio 55.9% 44

Prelim Senior Results
1st - Hayley Pirie, Marco Mio 63.1% 50
2nd - Lucy Meek, Mr Cakes 60.9% 50
3rd - Jane Macdonald, The Warrior Chief 55.9% 44

Senior Winter League Results
1st - Rita Downie
2nd - Jeanette Franklyn
3rd - Roz Gollan
4th - Brionaidh Siegel
5th - Lesley Macleod
6th - Sinead Macrae

Junior Winter League Results
1st - Christy Macpherson
2nd - Melanie Armstrong
3rd Equal - Alyssa Jayne Cumming & Hunter Macdonald
4th - Lucy Finnie
5th - Dillon Finnie
6th - Megan Cowan

Dressage times for Sat 9th

2011-04-04T04:08:00.000-07:00

The league trophies will be presented at the end of the Intro tests.

INTRO 1 TEST (League test)

13.00 Jeanette Franklyn- Hayley’s Comet (S)

13.07 Lesley Macleod – Harvey (S)

13.14 Dillon Finnie – Titch (J)

13.21 Lucy Finnie – Tootie (J)

13.28 Kirsten Morrison – Barney (J)

13.35 Christy Macpherson – Wee Gus (J)

13.42 Sinead Macrae – Ythan (S)

13.49 Rita Downie – The Maverick (S)

13.56 Megan Cowan – Tootie (J)

14.03 Melanie Armstrong – Titch (J)

5 Min Break

14.15 Lynne Geddes – Jess (S)

14.22 Alyssa Jayne Cumming – Wee Gus (J)

14.29 Brionaidh Siegel – Eden (S)

14.36 Roz Gollan – Sammy Junior (S)

10 min break

INTRO 2 TEST

14.53 Jeanette Franklyn – Hayley’s Comet (S)

15.00 Rita Downie – The Maverick (S)

15.07 Melanie Armstrong – Titch (J)

15.14 Rosemary Clark – Odin (S)

15.21 Hannah Clark – Marco Mio (J)

15.28 Brionaidh Siegel – Eden (S)

15.35 Lynne Geddes – Jess (S)

10 min break

PRELIM TEST

15.52 Hannah Clark – Marco Mio (J)

15.59 Jane Macdonald – The Warrior Chief (S)

16.06 Lucy Meek – Mr Cakes (S)

16.13 Hayley Pirie – Marco Mio (S)

British showjumping taster day

2011-03-28T03:53:00.000-07:00

Please note that the taster day is at Coillemore.

Rowallan

2011-03-24T00:27:00.000-07:00

Rory and I have just spent another few days at Rowallan Activity Centre in Ayr-shire. www.rowallanac.co.uk

On Sunday we helped with the running of a British Showjumping competition, to see how an affiliated show is run. We are hoping to start doing BS shows at Chapelton.

The day began by working alongside the course designer and helping build the jumps. We then spent most of the morning in the office, taking entries, then in the afternoon we were in the judges box. It's fascinating what a rider can learn by sitting in the judges box and listening to what goes on.

On Monday and Tuesday we were doing UKCC 2 coaching.

On Wednesday we were at Ron Brady's yard collecting some more ponies! While we were there we saw some of Roxy's brothers and sisters. Here are some pics:

Easter Camp

2011-03-18T10:31:00.000-07:00

Children's Easter Camp
13th, 14th & 15th April 2011
10.00am - 3.00pm
£95

Please let a member of staff know by the 3rd of April if you wish to attend. Please bring warm, waterproof clothing and a packed lunch. Afternoon juice and cakes will be provided.

Any medication that may be necessary for you to have at camp should be given to a member of staff on the first day. Please fill out a medical form (if you have not already done so) if you have any medical conditions or allergies that we need to be made aware of.

Dressage Competition

2011-03-14T06:30:00.000-07:00

The final competition of our winter dressage league will be on Saturday the 9th of April. 1pm start.

The classes are as follows:
Class 1 - Chapelton Equestrian Centre Intro 1 (LEAGUE TEST)
Class 2 - Chapelton Equestrian Centre Intro 2
Class 3 - British Dressage Prelim 10 2002

Entries: £8 on own horse, £10 on school horse

Entries & payment must be received by Saturday 2nd April

Times for the tests will be posted on Chapelton Chat on Monday 4th of April

Important changes to BHS Exams Structure

2011-03-14T04:36:00.001-07:00

The British Horse Society
Wed 6th April at
Chapelton Equestrian Centre
7pm start and its FREE!

Important Changes to BHS Exams Structure.

Whether for professional qualification or self achievement.

The 'One Stop Shop' approach is for everyone and at your pace!!

Come along and find out about exciting new opportunities for all riders in the north of Scotland.

Stages can be entered by 14 year olds upwards. Qualification will gain credits towards UCAS points. Any queries contact 07760404731

Snow jumping results 12.03.11

2011-03-13T11:34:00.001-07:00

Thank you to everyone who attended the show jumping competition. We had a fantastic turn out in the smaller classes despite the snow and a couple of super rounds by Rebecca Rozin and Mutley in the bigger classes.

Class 2 - X Poles Juniors
1st - Dillon Finnie, Barney
2nd - Ellis Davron, Tootie
3rd - Katie Bains, Titch
4th - Ella Keil, Barney
5th - Lauren Bird, Titch
6th - Susan Kenny, Tootie

Class 3 - 50cm Juniors
1st - Catriona Forsyth, Breeze
2nd - Ben Macdonald, Jinny
3rd - Kirsty Spence, Little Bell
4th - Melanie Armstrong, Titch
5th - Rhiannon Martin, Dillie
6th - Sasha Forbes, Titch

Class 4 - 60cm Juniors
1st - Kirsty Spence, Little Bell
2nd - Catriona Forsyth, Breeze
3rd - Ben Macdonald, Jinny
4th - Rhiannon Martin, Dillie

Class 4 - 60cm Seniors
1st - Bob Clunes, Cuillen
2nd - Claire Rae, Just Fred
3rd - Eilidh Smith, Half Pint

Class 5 - 70cm Seniors
1st - Claire Rae, Just Fred
2nd - Bob Clunes, Cuillen
3rd - Lucy Meek, Mr Cakes
4th - Eilidh Smith, Half Pint

Class 6 - 80cm Juniors
1st - Rochelle Hossack, Toby

Class 6 - 80cm Seniors
1st - Claire Rae, Just Fred
2nd - Lucy Meek, Mr Cakes
3rd - Moira McCallum, Billy
4th - Bob Clunes, Cuillen

Class 7 - 90cm Juniors
1st - Rochelle Hossack, Toby

Class 8 - 90cm Seniors
1st - Moira McCallum, Billy

Class 9 - 1m Seniors
1st - Rebecca Rozin, Mutley

Class 10 = 1m10 Seniors
1st - Rebecca Rozin, Mutley

Dillon Finnie & Barney

Mathilde Jones & Titch

Alyssa Jayne Cumming & Barney

Rebecca Rozin & Mutley

Followed by a night on the town - Zoe, Lucy & Hayley

Show jumping competition

2011-03-11T10:31:00.000-08:00

The show jumping is going ahead tomorrow. Hope to see you all there!

The latest Junior dressage leader board

2011-03-08T13:23:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately there was a mistake in the Juniors leader board, the following is the corrected version.

Juniors Intro	21^st Nov	23^rd Jan	6^th Mar	TOTAL
Christy Macpherson		5	6	11
Hunter Macdonald	4	6		10
Melanie Armstrong	5	1	2	8
Emilia Astille Brown	6			6
Rebecca Higgott	3	3		6
Alyssa Jayne Cummings			5	5
Mathilde Jones		4		4
Hannah Clark			4	4
Chloe Macphee			3	3
Lucy Finnie		2		2
Ethan McGuinness	2			2
Ursula Webster	1			1
Beth Cowan			1	1

NO SADDLE CLUB ON SAT 12TH MARCH!

2011-03-07T05:10:00.000-08:00

Notice to Saddle Clubbers - Please remember there will not be Saddle Club on Sat 12th March due to the showjumping competition. If you wish to take part, please phone the yard to book a horse. Thank you.

Leading rider table (Winter dressage league)

2011-03-06T13:11:00.000-08:00

Seniors Intro	21^st Nov	23^rd Jan	6^th Mar	TOTAL
Jeanette Franklyn, Hayley’s Comet	6	6	5	17
Rita Downie, The Maverick	5	5	6	16
Brionaidh Siegel, Tori	4	3		7
Roz Gollan, Sammy Junior	1	4	2	7
Elizabeth Allen, Jack The Lad	3	2		5
Phillipa Tolhurst, Maddie			4	4
Lynne Geddes, Jess	2	1		3
Lesley Macleod, Harvie			3	3
Rosemary Clark, Odin			1	1

Juniors Intro	21^st Nov	23^rd Jan	6^th Mar	TOTAL
Hunter Macdonald	4	6		10
Melanie Armstrong	5	1	2	8
Emilia Astille Brown	6			6
Rebecca Higgott	3	3		6
Christy Macpherson		5	6	11
Alyssa Jayne Cummings			5	5
Mathilde Jones		4		4
Hannah Clark			4	4
Chloe Macphee			3	3
Lucy Finnie		2		2
Ethan McGuinness	2			2
Ursula Webster	1			1
Beth Cowan			1	1

Dressage results

2011-03-06T08:56:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone who attended our dressage competition today. It was a really enjoyable day and we hope to see you all again next month for the last competition of our winter league. (Date to be confirmed)

Lucy Meek & Mr Cakes

Lucy Meek & Mr Cakes (check out the jacket!)

Hayley Pirie & Sam (Our latest school pony)

Jane Macdonald & The Warrior Chief

Regan Falconer, Tic Tac & Hayley

Sam

Rita Downie & The Maverick

Wee Gus & his fan club (Christy Macpherson & Alyssa Jayne Cumming)

Christy Macpherson & Wee Gus

Lynne Geddes & Jess

Chloe Macphee & Blue Diamond

Megan Cowan & Tootie

Ben Macdonald & Jinny

Rory & Alyssa

Lesley Macleod & Harvey

Roz Gollan & Sammy Junior

Alyssa Jayne Cumming & Wee Gus

Results:
Intro A Juniors
1st - Christy Macpherson, Wee Gus 60% (62)
2nd - Alyssa Jayne Cumming, Wee Gus 59.6% (56)
3rd - Hannah Clark, Titch 59.1% (60)
4th - Chloe Macphee, Blue Diamond 58.3% (60)
5th - Melanie Armstrong, Titch 57.8% (54)
6th - Beth Cowan, Odin 56.5% (56)
Ben Macdonald, Jinny 55.7% (60)
Hunter Macdonald, Barney 53.9% (56)
Megan Cowan, Tootie 53.4% (56)

Intro A Seniors
1st - Rita Downie, The Maverick 63.9% (66)
2nd - Jeanette Franklyn, Hayley's Comet 63.9% (64)
3rd - Phillipa Tollhurst - Maddie 61.7% (64)
4th - Lesley Macleod - Harvey 61.3% (62)
5th - Roz Gollan - Sammy Junior
6th -Rosemary Clark - Odin 56.5% (58)
Lynne Geddes, Jess 55.2% (54)

Intro B Equitation Juniors
1st - Lucy Finnie, Wee Gus 57.4% (60)
2nd - Regan Falconer, Wee Gus 56.9% (58)
3rd - Christy Macpherson, Wee Gus 55.6% (56)
4th - Melanie Armstrong, Tootie 54.3% (54)

Intro B Equitation Seniors
1st - Rita Downie, The Maverick 66.5% (68)
2nd - Jeanette Franklyn, Hayley's Comet 65.6% (66)
3rd - Jane Macdonald, The Warrior Chief 62.6% (62)
4th - Lynne Geddes, Jess 55.6% (56)
5th - Rosemary Clark, Odin 54.3% (56)

Prelim Seniors
1st equal - Hayley Pirie, Sam & Lucy Meek, Mr Cakes 62.5% (52)
2nd - Margaret Anne Martin, Dillie 62.5% (50)
3rd - Jeanette Franklyn, Hayley's Comet 60.5% (50)
4th - Jane Macdonald, The Warrior Chief 59.5% (48)

Dressage times for Sun 6th March

2011-02-28T04:15:00.000-08:00

Intro A Test

12.30 Rosalind Gollan – Sammy Junior (S)

12.37 Lesley Macleod – Harvey (S)

12.44 Alyssa Jayne Cummings – Wee Gus (J)

12.51 Beth Cowan – Odin (J)

12.58 Hannah Clark – Marco Mio (J)

13.05 Megan Cowan – Tootie (J)

13.12 Ben Macdonald – Jinny (J)

13.19 Christy Macpherson – Wee Gus (J)

13.26 Hunter Macdonald – Barney (J)

13.33 Rosemary Clark – Odin (S)

5 Min Break

13.45 Melanie Armstrong – Titch (J)

13.52 Rita Downie – The Maverick (S)

13.59 Jeanette Franklyn – Hayley’s Comet (S)

14.06 Phillipa Tolhurst – Maddie (S)

14.13 Lynne Geddes – Jess (S)

14.20 Chloe Macphee – Blue Diamond (J)?

10 min break

Intro B Test

14.37 Christy Macpherson – Wee Gus (J)

14.44 Rosemary Clark – Odin (S)

14.51 Melanie Armstrong – Tootie (J)

14.58 Rita Downie – The Maverick (S)

15.05 Jeanette Frankyln – Hayley’s Comet (S)

15.12 Lucy Finnie – Wee Gus (J)

15.19 Regan Falconer – Tic Tac (J)

15.26 Sinead Macrae – Ythan (S)

15.33 Lynne Geddes – Jess (S)

15.40 Jane Macdonald – The Warrior Chief (S)

15.47 Brionaidh Siegel – Eden (S)

10 min break

Prelim Test

16.04 Jeanette Franklyn – Hayley’s Comet (S)

16.11 Margaret Anne Martin – Dillie (S)

16.18 Lucy Meek – Mr Cakes (S)

16.25 Hayley Pirie – Marco Mio (S)

16.32 Jane Macdonald – The Warrior Chief (S)

Dressage entries

2011-02-24T02:55:00.000-08:00

Please note that entries for the dressage competition next week end are closing this Saturday the 26th of Feb.

Rowallan Activity Centre

2011-02-24T02:43:00.000-08:00

Rory and I have just spent a few days at Rowallan Activity Centre in Ayrshire doing some coaching/training.
It's a really friendly place with amazing facilities and a lovely bar and restaurant too!
We are looking forward to going back next month to take part in a BS competition as well as doing some more coaching.

Check it out www.rowallanac.co.uk

Horse nutrition & feeding.

2011-02-14T12:57:00.000-08:00

On Sat 5th of March 4pm-6pm, we will be holding a feeding & nutrition talk with Stephen Cruickshank. This will be free for all liveries and £5 to others. Stephen will cover many feed topics and will answer any of your questions. For example if you are unsure what or how much to feed your horse or if you are concerned about your horse's weight, then Stephen will be able to help you. Stephen will be covering the rules of feeding, as well as feeding according to work done. If you would like advice on what to feed your horse, please make a note of exactly when and what you feed and Stephen will be able to advise you accordingly. This will be beneficial for all horse owners from the novice to the experienced owner. Please let Emma know if you would like to come along for a friendly, relaxed get together. Refreshments will be available.

Stephens next SJ/flatwork clinic is on Mon 14th March.

Unaffiliated Show jumping competition

2011-02-08T11:10:00.000-08:00

Unaffiliated showjumping competition on Saturday the 12th March.

Start time 10.30am

Class 1 - Clear round cross-poles (can be assisted)

Class 2 - Cross-poles (can be assisted)

Class 3 - 50cm

Class 4 - 60cm

Class 5 - 7ocm

Class 6 - 80cm

Class 7 - 90cm

Class 8 - 1m

We will be handing out information on BS (British Showjumping) for anyone that would be interested in affiliated competition.

Rosettes will be awarded 1^st – 6^th in each class and trophies will be presented to the league winners.

Entries taken on the day £6 per class, £5 clear round and £1 first aid cover per rider

School horses are available to hire.

Please check the website for further info & future dates

· At or in the vicinity of any Chapelton Farm Equestrian Centre event, everyone mounted, whether competing or not must wear a hard hat conforming to the minimum safety standards, with a harness properly adjusted and fastened. Failure to do so will incur elimination of the horse and/or rider from the competition. Hats marked EN 1384, PAS 015 or prefixed with ASTM or SEI are the minimum standard allowed. Hard hats to the specification of PAS 015 and ASTMF 1163 are considered to offer greater protection than EN 1384. Recommended hard hats should carry the quality assurance stamp of kite mark or SEI American standard SNELL E95 and Australian/New Zealand standard SNZ 3838 1998 are also acceptable.

· Disclaimer of liability – save for death or personal injury caused by negligence of the organisers or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of any event to which these rules apply, nor the British Horse Society, nor the agent, employee or representative of these bodies accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury, or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land or any person or property whatsoever, whether caused by negligence, breach of contract or in any way whatsoever.

· Competitors are required to show courtesy towards others when warming up. If riding on the opposite rein to one another competitors should pass left shoulder to left shoulder, and practice fences should be jumped in the correct direction.

· The making of an entry implies acceptance of the conditions listed above.

Roxy first time out with Rosie & Mille

2011-02-08T11:04:00.001-08:00

Equine Specific First Aid

2011-01-27T08:21:00.000-08:00

If anyone would be interested in doing a two day course (usually a Mon & Tue) in horse specific first aid, please contact Emma.

Please note that these courses are designed to aid humans not horses.

Next dressage competition

2011-01-27T02:22:00.000-08:00

The next dressage competition will be on Sunday the 6th of March.

Class 1 - Intro A 2008
Class 2 - Intro B 2009 Equitation
Class 3 - Prelim 7 2002

Entries: £10 on school horse, £8 on own horse

Entries & payment must be received by Sat 26th Feb. No late entries will be accepted.

Classes will commence at 12.30pm and times for the tests will be posted on Chapelton Chat on Monday 28th Feb.

Stephen Cruickshank will be returning to judge the competition. Stephen will be doing a flat work/jumping clinic on Monday the 14th of Feb at Chapelton. If you wish to attend, please contact Emma.

Dressage pics 23/01/2011

2011-01-25T12:18:00.001-08:00

Lucy Meek & Mr Cakes

Lucy Meek & Mr Cakes

Brionaidh Siegel & Tori

Roz Gollan & Sammy Junior

Rita Downie & The Maverick

Current leading riders (Winter dressage league)

2011-01-25T02:59:00.000-08:00

Current Junior and Senior leading riders
Winter Dressage League

Taken from the Intro League Class

1st place = 6 points
2nd = 5 points
3rd = 4 points
4th = 3 points
5th = 2 points
6th = 1 point

Seniors Intro	21^st Nov	23^rd Jan	TOTAL
Jeanette Franklyn, Hayley’s Comet	6	6	12
Rita Downie, The Maverick	5	5	10
Brionaidh Siegel, Tori	4	3	7
Elizabeth Allen, Jack The Lad	3	2	5
Roz Gollan, Sammy Junior	1	4	5
Lynne Geddes, Jess	2	1	3

Juniors Intro	21^st Nov	23^rd Jan	TOTAL
Hunter Macdonald	4	6	10
Emilia Astille Brown	6		6
Melanie Armstrong	5	1	6
Rebecca Higgott	3	3	6
Christy Macpherson		5	5
Mathilde Jones		4	4
Lucy Finnie		2	2
Ethan McGuinness	2		2
Ursula Webster	1		1

Dressage Results 23.01.11

2011-01-23T11:11:00.001-08:00

Thank you to everyone who attended our dressage competition. Hope to see you all again at the next one, we will set the date asap.

Photos to follow.

Intro Test - Juniors
1st - Hunter Macdonald - Wee Gus 61.7% (64)
2nd - Christy Macpherson - Wee Gus 61.3% (64)
3rd - Mathilde Jones - Tootie 59.6% (60)
4th - Rebecca Higgott - Marco Mio 58.7 % (60)
5th - Lucy Finnie - Wee Gus 58.3% (56)
6th - Melanie Armstrong - Titch 57.8% (58)
Susan Kenny - Tootie 57% (56)
Kirsten Morrison - Barney 55.7% (54)
Dillon Finnie - Titch 53.9% (54)
Megan Cowan - Tootie 53.9% (54)

Intro Test - Seniors
1st - Jeanette Franklyn - Hayley's Comet 65.2% (64)
2nd - Rita Downie - Maverick 63.5% (64)
3rd - Roz Gollan - Sammy Junior 60.9% (60)
4th - Brionaidh Siegel - Tori 57.4% (60)
5th - Elizabeth Allen - Jack The Lad 57% (58)
6th - Lynne Geddes - Jess 57% (56)
Sinead Macrae - Ythan 55.7% (58)
Rosemary Clark - Odin 54.8% (54)

Prelim Test - Seniors
1st - Lucy Meek - Mr Cakes 68.1% (48)
2nd - Jeanette Franklyn - Hayley's Comet 61.8% (50)
3rd - Hayley Pirie - Marco Mio 60.5% (48)
4th - Jane Macdonald - The Warrior Chief 56.8% (48)
5th - Jane Macdonald - Jack The Lad 52.3% (44)

Millie

2011-01-21T12:24:00.001-08:00

Rosie's little sister has joined us at Chapelton! Her name is Millie! Rosie and Millie are getting on really well. Photos courtesy of Jimmy!

Lucy is famous!

2011-01-21T11:10:00.000-08:00

Follow this link and see if you recognise anyone! http://www.barony.ac.uk/equine/

Times for Dressage Sun 23rd Jan

2011-01-15T11:03:00.000-08:00

Intro Test
12.30 Rita Downie - Maverick
12.37 Rebecca Higgott - Marco Mio
12.44 Sinead Macrae - Ythan
12.51 Megan Grant - Tootie
12.58 Hunter Macdonald - Barney
13.05 Dillon Finnie - Titch
13.12 Lucy Finnie - Wee Gus
13.19 Susan Kenny - Tootie
13.26 Kirsten Morrison - Barney
13.33 Lynne Geddes - Jess

5 Min Break

13.45 Christy Macpherson - Wee Gus
13.52 Melanie Armstrong - Titch
13.59 Mathilde Jones - Tootie
14.06 Rosemary Clark - Odin
14.13 Brionaidh Siegel - Tori
14.20 Elizabeth Allen - Jack The Lad
14.27 Megan Cowan - Tootie
14.34 Jeanette Franklyn - Hayley's Comet
14.41 Roz Gollan - Sammy Junior

10 Min Break

Prelim Test
14.58 Jane Macdonald - The Warrior Chief
15.05 Lucy Meek - Mr Cakes
15.12 Hayley Pirie - Marco Mio
15.19 Brionaidh Siegel - Tori
15.26 Jane Macdonald - Jack The Lad
15.33 Jeanette Franklyn - Hayley's Comet

Entries close this Saturday for Dressage Competition

2011-01-12T01:44:00.000-08:00

Please remember that if you wish to take part in the dressage competition on 23/01/11 that entries close this Saturday (15th).

Classes will commence at 12.30pm and times for the tests will be posted on Chapelton Chat on Monday (17th).

We are delighted to have Stephen Cruickshank judging again. Stephen will be doing a flat work/jumping clinic on Monday the 17th of Jan at Chapelton. If you wish to attend, please contact Emma.

Class 1 – Intro B (2009) (Lead rein test also)

Class 2 – Prelim 4 (2002)

Class 3 – Novice 22 (2007)

Entries: £10 on school horse, £8 on own horse

Temo and friends in the snow

2010-12-29T08:50:00.000-08:00

Bill Wylie - artist & psychotherapist

2010-12-22T09:18:00.000-08:00

Bill Wylie is an artist, art psychotherapist, writer and researcher. He was Head of Art Therapy at HMP Grendon Therapeutic Community Prison, has worked in varied therapeutic settings throughout Britain including Rampton High Secure Hospital where he held an honorary research post and gained an MSc. in Art Therapy with reference to personality disorder. He has researched, published and presented nationally and internationally.

Returning to the Highlands to live within the environments of an equestrian centre, has inspired him to create a new series of images which reflect and represent this development in his career. Shown here are examples of the artwork, ranging in price from £50 to £250 dependent on size and on the materials used in the creation of the individual picture.

For further information on the artwork please email Bill at: wylie894@aol.com or speak to Emma at Chapelton.

Dressage 30cms x 37.5cms gouache on paper

Cross country 34.5cms x 41cms mixed media on paper

Young horse 42cms x 46.5cms charcoal drawing

Cantering horse 42cms x 47.5cms charcoal drawing

Christmas closing dates

2010-12-20T02:30:00.000-08:00

The riding school will be closed from the 24th of December 2010 until the 3rd of January 2011.

Change of date for dressage comp.

2010-12-16T02:04:00.000-08:00

Please note the change of date for the next dressage competition is Sunday 23rd Jan 2011. Entries close on Sat 15th Jan.

Stephen Cruickshank clinic/dressage competition.

2010-12-14T02:45:00.000-08:00

Stephen Cruickshank will be back on Monday the 17th of January 2011.

The next date for the dressage league is Sunday the 30th of January 2011. We will be doing the same tests that we had intended for the dressage competition that was cancelled (19th Dec).

If you wish to take part in the competition, please make sure you enter by Sat the 22nd of January. No late entries will be accepted.

2010-12-13T09:27:00.001-08:00

We'd like to wish all of our clients a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Dressage cancelled

2010-12-13T05:23:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the dressage competition on Sunday the 19th Dec, due to insufficient entries. However we will set another date for January (date to be confirmed).

Show jumping cancelled

2010-11-29T05:25:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately we are going to cancel the show jumping (4th Dec) due to the weather. We will be running saddle club and lessons as normal.

There will be a small show jumping course in our indoor school which will be available to hire at £15 per hour (subject to availability). If you wish to school your own horse over the course please contact Rory or Emma.

Show Jumping Sat 4th Dec

2010-11-27T04:42:00.000-08:00

Unaffiliated Show Jumping Winter League

Sat 4^th December 2010

Start time 10.00am

Commencing with clear round x poles

Class 1. X poles for beginners (can be assisted)

Class 2. 45cm warm up

Class 3. 60cm mini league

Class 4. 65cm warm up

Class 5. 70cm novice league

Class 6. 75cm warm up

Class 7. 80cm Intermediate league

Class 8. 90cm warm up

Class 9. 1m Open league

Rosettes will be awarded 1^st – 6^th in each class and trophies will be presented to the league winners.

Entries taken on the day £6 per class, £5 clear round and £1 first aid cover per rider

School horses are available to hire.

Please check the website for further info & future dates

STABLING & DAY BOXES AVAILABLE