
Best Rural Retailer
Saturday 15th December 2007
We are pleased to announce that we have won the South West regional "Best Rural Retailer Award".

Bicton College Forthcoming Events
Friday 30th November 2007
Wanting to Clip but not sure how to?
Held on Saturday, 8th December 2007 9 a.m. to 12.00 - 8 people max
Show Jumping Clinic
Saturday 12th January 2008
Dressage League
Sundays 20th Jan; 17th Feb; 9th March; 6th April
Unaffiliated Outdoor Show Jumping
Saturdays: 26th Jan; 9th Feb; 23rd Feb; 22nd March
Contact: The Equestrian Centre 01395 562354

North Devon Equine Fair 2007
Monday 29th October 2007

Sunday, 18th November 2007
Natural Horsemanship, Shows, Displays, Trade Stands
Tel. 01237 472366

Autumn Dressage
Monday 29th October 2007
Sunday, 11th November 2007
Stockland Lovell Manor, Coultings, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1JJ
Tel. 01278 652224
Start time 10.00 a.m. Prompt

In-Hand Showing Show
Monday 29th October 2007
Sunday, 9th December 2007
Classes for everyone with great prizes
Hot food & drinks served on the day
Thorne Farm, Wheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset
Tel. 01643 851230
thornefarm_equestrian_centre@hayhoo.co.uk

Open Christmas Indoor Showjumping
Monday 29th October 2007
Sunday, 16th December 2007
Heazle Farm, Clayhidon, Nr Wellington
10-15 mins from J26 of the M5 motorway
Refreshments on site
Entries close 12th December 2007
Tel. Mrs Jane Brake
01823 680280

Devon & Cornwall Christmas Equine Fair
Monday 29th October 2007

Westpoint Centre, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon.
Saturday, 24th & Sunday, 25th November 2007
9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Open Novice Hunter Trial
Monday 24th September 2007
Treborough Hill Course
Situated on Treborough Common on the B3224 between Raleighs Cross and Wheddon Cross
www.treboroughcrosscountry.co.uk
Wednesday, 24th October 2007
10.00 a.m. start
In Support of DSSH, D&S Pony Club & Air Ambulance
Contact: Janet Ackner 01643 831287

Horse of the Year Show
Tuesday 11th September 2007
Wednesday, 3rd to Sunday, 7th October 2007 NEC Arena, BirminghamR
www.hoys.co.uk

Westcountry Equine Event
Tuesday 11th September 2007
Saturday, 20th & Sunday, 21st October 2007
9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Geoff Billington
Heather Moffett
Polo*Carriage Driving*Jive Pony*Exmoor Pony Musical Ride*Pony Club Horse & Hound team Jumping challenge

Devon & Cornwall Christmas Equine Fair
Tuesday 11th September 2007
Westpoint Centre, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon
Saturday, 24th & Sunday 25th November 2007
9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Mary King*Graham Fletcher*Endurance Riding*Lucy Wiegersma*...

DWNM Pony Club Auction of Pledges & Cheese & Wine
Tuesday 11th September 2007
Friday, 21st September 2007, 7.30 p.m.
Yeo Mill Village Hall
Contact: 01769 550571

Hemyock & Culmstock Horse Show & Gymkhana
Tuesday 11th September 2007
Sunday, 23rd September 2007
Western Counties Equine Clinic Ltd, Culmstock
Contact: Mrs C Matthews
Tel. 01823 681066

Open Hunter Trial
Tuesday 11th September 2007
Sunday, 30th September 2007
Litton, Sandyway, North Molton, Devon, EX36 3LU
Tel. Mrs L Martin,
01643 831480
e.mail: leo@riscombe.co.uk

Taunton & District Riding Club
Tuesday 11th September 2007
Sunday, 30th September 2007
Netherclay Livery Centre, Thurlbear, Taunton, Somerset
www.tauntondistrictrc.co.uk

Barnstaple & North Molton Branches of the Dulverton West Pony Club
Tuesday 11th September 2007
Open Hunter Trials
1'9" - 3'3"
Sunday, 14th October 2007
Southcott Farm, Winkleigh, Devon
Commencing 9.30 a.m.
Contact: Mrs S Neale 01769 580433
Mrs C Agertoft 01598 710291

Tiverton Hunt Pony Club Two-Day Event
Thursday 16th August 2007
Chevithorne Barton, Chevithorne, Nr Tiverton.
Saturday, 25th and Sunday 26th August 2007
Open to Pony Club & Riding Club Members
Hon Sec. Mrs J Radford
Tel. 01884 855517

East Devon Hunt Hunter Trials
Thursday 16th August 2007
Sunday, 9th September 2007
Straitgate Farm, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1LG
Schedules: Acorn Saddlery, 76 South Street, South Molton
Hon Sec. Mrs M Moore
Tel (evenings) 01404 812274

How to Create the Perfect Riding Horse
Monday 6th August 2007
With Perry Wood
August 18th-19th 2007
A fun and inspirational riding and horsemanship clinic for riders and horses of all levels and abilities
Spectators welcome
Conquest Centre, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset.
Further information: Perry or Elaine 01643 841788
info@realriding.net

One Day Event
Monday 6th August 2007
Adult & Children's Classes
Saturday, 1st September 2007
Sunday, 2nd September 2007
Stockland Lovell Manor
Tel: 01278 652224
Email: info@stocklandlovell.co.uk

Exford Show
Tuesday 31st July 2007
Wednesday, 8th August 2007
Schedules: Acorn Saddlery, 76 South St, S Molton.

West Buckland School Inter-School Pairs
Tuesday 31st July 2007
Show Jumping Competition at Exford Show
Wednesday, 8th August 2007
Contact: Jan Witheridge, Clockhay, West Buckland, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 OSN.
Tel. 01598 710545
Schedules: Acorn Saddlery, 76 South St, S Molton.

Withleigh Show
Tuesday 31st July 2007
Jumping, Showing, Junior Jumping and Mini Jumping
Saturday, 18th August 2007, Plainsfield, Withleigh, Tiverton, Devon.
Contact: Mrs C Luxton
Tel: 01884 257571

Dulverton Farmers' Hunt Terrier & Family Dog Show
Tuesday 31st July 2007
Dulverton Farmers' Hunt Terrier & Family Dog Show with a Lurcher Class
Sunday, 19th August 2007 at 2.00 p.m.
In a field adjacent to the bridge in Dulverton.

Mid-Devon Branch of the Pony Club - Open One Day Event and 'D' Day
Tuesday 31st July 2007
Southcott Farm, Winkleigh, Devon
Sunday, 26th August 2007
Schedules: Acorn Saddlery, 76 South Street, South Molton, Devon.

62nd Annual Hawkridge Revel & Gymkhana
Tuesday 31st July 2007
Monday, 27th August 2007
Showing Classes, Mountain & Moorland Classes, Show Jumping, Family Dog Show & Gymkhana
Parade of Dulverton West Foxhounds
Contact: Mrs V Lock
Tel: 01398 341520

Exmoor & District Dressage Group
Monday 23rd July 2007
2nd August 2007
7.30 p.m., Waterhouse Farm, Withypool, Somerset
7th & 8th September 2007
John Lassetter Clinic
Waterhouse Farm, Withypool

Witheridge Riding Club
Thursday 19th July 2007
Open Dressage & Show-Jumping Show
Sunday, 19th August 2007
North Backstone Farm, Rackenford, Tiverton, Devon,
EX16 8EG
Schedules Acorn Saddlery, South Molton

Team Tetrathlon
Thursday 19th July 2007
Sunday, 26th August 2007
West Molland Barton, South Molton, Devon
Bar, Hog Roast, Terrier Racing, Inflatables, TugO'War, Open Clay Shooting, Bucking Bronco, Trade Stands
Enquiries: Frank Bell 07929 506357
fran_bell@hotmail.com

Forthcoming Shows
Wednesday 18th July 2007
Woolsery & District Agricultural Show
Monday, July 30th 2007
Dunster Show
August 17th 2007
Holsworthy & Stratton Agricultural Show
August 23rd 2007

Open Show
Monday 16th July 2007
Sunday, 22nd July 2007
Tor View Farm, Whiddon Down
Contact: 01647 231275

Open One Day Event & 'D' Day
Monday 16th July 2007
Southcott Farm, Winkleigh, Devon
Sunday, 26th August 2007

South West Irish Draught Show
Monday 9th July 2007
POSTPONED - ORIGINAL DATE 15.7.07
NEW DATE - Sunday, 5th August 2007
Lower Uppacott Farm, Tedburn St Mary, Devon, EX6 6AZ
Contact: 01963 31518

DWFH Gymkhana
Monday 9th July 2007
POSTPONED on 15th July 2007
NEW DATE Sunday, 2nd September 2007

North Devon Show
Monday 9th July 2007
Wednesday, 1st August 2007
Free Car Parking
Contact: Mr Tim Webb 0870 300 6327

Dunster Show
Monday 9th July 2007
Friday, 17th August 2007
Contact: Mrs R Langdon, Appletree House, Higher Vexford, Lydeard St Lawrence, Somerset, TA4 3QF.

The South Western Game & Country Show
Monday 9th July 2007
Saturday & Sunday July 21st/22nd
The Showground, Westpoint, Exeter, Devon.

Equine First Aid Course
Thursday 21st June 2007
5th July 2007
1.30-4.30 p.m -Bicton College
£45 per person
To Book call Bicton College on 01395 562400

Dressage Test Riding Clinic
Thursday 21st June 2007
Bicton College
Friday, 29th June 2007
Commencing 9.30 a.m.
Information available from mwood@bicton.ac.uk or phone 01395 562354/0779 5011955

Fun & Practical Training Demo.
Thursday 21st June 2007
Saturday, 7th July 2007 at 6.30 p.m.
Remedial training for horse and rider! Does your horse spook at unusual objects or strange sounds? Is he flighty and nervous? Do you have difficulty getting him to enter water, or cross a ditch?
After the 90 minute demo which will leave you with a new range of skills, there will be a BBQ (including pudding!) - all included in the £10 advance ticket price.
Contact Stockland Lovell on 02178 652224 for tickets

Taunton Vale Harriers Pony Club
Saturday 16th June 2007
Open One Day Event
Sunday, 22nd July 2007
Pontispool Farm, Taunton, Somerset
Mrs A Popham
Tel. 01823 680396/07878 719176

Exmoor & North Devon Fell & Moorland Working Terrier Show
Thursday 14th June 2007
Sunday, 1st July 2007
All classes start at 1.00 p.m.

Stevenstone & Torrington Farmers Pony Club
Thursday 14th June 2007
The Big Horse Show & Gymkhana
Sunday, 8th July 2007
Instow/Barnstaple Road, B3233. Three miles off the N Devon Link Road from either Roundswell or Instow turnoffs.

One Day Event
Thursday 7th June 2007
Sunday, 17th June 2007
Westcombe, Culmhead, Taunton
01884 235874

Rose Ash Village Day
Thursday 7th June 2007
Gymkhana & Dog Show
Saturday, 7th July 2007

Uplowman Horse & Dog Show
Thursday 7th June 2007
Saturday, 14th July 2007
Showjumping, 9.00 a.m.
Uplowman Court

South West irish Draught Show
Thursday 7th June 2007
Sunday, 15th July 2007
9.00 a.m.
Lower Uppacott Farm, Tedburn St Mary, Devon, EX6 6AZ

Dulverton West Foxhounds Supporters Club Horse Show
Thursday 7th June 2007
The Kennels, Stoke Rivers, Barnstaple
Sunday, 15th July 2007

Tedburn & District Riding Club
Thursday 7th June 2007
Summer Horse Show
Sunday, 15th July 2007
Showjumping, Ridden & In-Hand Showing, Hunters & Dressage
VHS, BSPA & SWPA Qualifiers, Clear Round, Puissance with Cash Prize!
Tel. Mrs Taylor 01647 61202

West Anstey Show & Gymkhana & Fun Family Dog Show
Thursday 7th June 2007
Showing classes, Working Hunter, M&M, Show Jumping, Gymkhana, Fun Classes
Mrs J Moss, 01398 341604
Mrs J Gingell, 01398 341522

Point-to-Point Meetings - May/June
Thursday 10th May 2007
Saturday, 13th May 2007
Tetcott Foxhounds
Vauterhill, High Bickington, Umberleigh
First Race 1.00 p.m.
Saturday 19th May 2007
Dulverton West Foxhounds
Bratton Down, Bratton Fleming
First Race 1.00 p.m.
Saturday 26th May 2007
Dulverton Farmers' Hunt
Mounsey Hill Gate, Dulverton
First Race 2.00 p.m.
Monday, 28th May 2007
South Tetcott Foxhounds
Upcott Cross, nr Halwill
First Race 2.00 p.m.
Saturday, 2nd June 2007
Exmoor Foxhounds
Bratton Down, Bratton Fleming
First Race 2.00 p.m.
Saturday, 16th June 2007
Torrington Farmers Foxhounds
Chapleton, Umberleigh
First Race 2.00 p.m.

Fun Ride
Wednesday 9th May 2007
In aid of the Over Stowey Village Hall and Church
Sunday, May 13th 2007
Start between 10.00 & 11.30 a.m. from Ramscombe Picnic Field
14 or 10 mile ride over moorland and coombes of the Northern Quantocks
Enquiries: Julia McWilliam
01278 732234 (bigurn@aol.com)

Golden Horseshoe Sponsored Ride
Wednesday 9th May 2007
In aid of Moorland Mousie Trust
13th May 2007
Approximately 15 miles - to be completed in 5 hours.
Contact: 01598 323093
info@exmoorponycentre.org.uk

Devon County Show
Wednesday 9th May 2007
Westpoint, just outside Exeter
Showing classes are from approximately 8 a.m.
Ring events run from approximately 8 a.m. through to approximately 6.30 p.m.

Point-to-Point Minehead Harriers & West Somerset
Wednesday 9th May 2007
Minehead Harriers & West Somerset Hunt Preview
- 12th May 2007
Holnicote hosts the last of its three 2007 meetings when the Minehead Harriers & West Somerset Hunt stage their point-to-point there this Saturday, 12 May. 112 horses are entered for the six race card which begins at 2.00pm, preceded by pony racing at 1.00pm. Following a highly successful meeting here on Saturday, the course continues to be watered and aerated to provide the best possible going.

Royal Cornwall Show 2007
Wednesday 9th May 2007
Wadebridge, June 7th, 8th and 9th
The showground is one mile west of Wadebridge on the A39
E-Mail: info@royalcornwall.co.uk
Recorded information: 01208 812183

Flatwork and Jumping Lessons
Thursday 19th April 2007
Huckham Farm, Arlington
June 9/10th
August 11/12th
September 29/30th
November 24/25th
Jo Buck has been a freelance trainer for 20 years and was an instructor at the Training the Teachers of Tomorrow Charity, where she trained with Charles de Kunffy, Her Arthur Kottas and Stephen Clarke.
Contace: Sue Hill 01271 850301
e-mail: huckham.farm@virgin.net

Knowstone Show & Gymkhana
Thursday 19th April 2007
Off A361 between Tiverton & South Molton
Sunday, 24th June 2007
sae for schedules:
Mrs V Snell, Moortown Barton, Knowstone, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4RZ
Tel 01884 881433

East Devon Hunt Supporters' Cl;ub Hunter Trials
Thursday 5th April 2007
Sunday, 15th April 2007
9.30 a.m. start
Straitgate Farm, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11 1LG
Hon. Secretary: Mrs M Moore, 51 Slade Close, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1SX.
Tel. 01404 812274

West Somerset Riding Club Sponsored Ride
Thursday 5th April 2007
For the St John's Ambulance Brigate
Sunday, 15th April 2007
Enquiries: Mrs I Farmer, 3 Bridge Street, Williton, Somerset, TA4 4NR.
Tel. No. 01984 633056/01984 632769

Sponsored Ride
Thursday 5th April 2007
In aid of DWFH and the Children's Hospice South West
Sunday, 6th May 2007
Start time 10.30 a.m. onwards
For entry/sponsorship forms please send s.a.e. to
Mrs T Barlow, Emmett's Grange, Simonsbath, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7LD
Tel: 01643 831138

Over Stowey Fun Ride
Tuesday 27th March 2007
In aid of the Over Stowey Village Hall and Church
Sunday, May 13th 2007
Satrt between 10.00 & 11.30 a.m. from Ramscombe Picnic Field
14 or 10 mile ride over moorland and coombes of the Northern Quantocks
Enquiries: Julia McWilliam
01278 732234 (bigurn@aol.com)

Sponsored Ride
Friday 9th March 2007
In aid of St Johns Ambulance Brigade
Starting from Treborough Common, Brendon Hill
10 and 20 miles
Sunday, 15th April 2007
Contact: Mrs I Farmer, 01984 633056/632769

Sponsored Fun Ride
Wednesday 28th February 2007
Joint fund-raising event in aid of the Marion Sanders' Wheelchair Fund and Devon Air Ambulance
Sunday, 8th April 2007
Choice of three routes:
Short - 5 miles
Medium - 10 miles
Long - 15 miles
Entry fee of £12 or minimum sponsorship of £15
Contact: Mr K Rumsam Tel. No. 01769 572831
e-mail: kimrumsam@aol.com

Hunter Trial
Saturday 24th February 2007
Sunday, 18th March 2007
Straitgate Farm, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1LG
Prize money for the open totalling £110
(East Devon Hunt Supporters' Club)

Stockland Lovell Dressage
Saturday 24th February 2007
Thursday 18th January 2007
In the all weather arena:
Sunday, 4th February 2007
Wednesday 21st March 2007
Entries close Wednesday 31st January 2007 and Saturday, 17th March 2007
Details from; Stockland Lovell Manor, Coultings, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA4 1JJ
Tel. 01278 652224
e-mail: info@stocklandlovell.co.uk

Point-to-Point Meetings - Devon & Cornwall
Saturday 24th February 2007
East Cornwall Foxhounds
Sunday, 25th February 2007
1st Race 11.30 a.m.
Great Trethew, Menheniot, Liskeard
Secretary: Ms E Martin 01822 832750
East Devon Foxhounds
Saturday, 3rd March 2007
1st Race 11.30 a.m.
Bishops Court, Ottery St Mary
Secretary: Mrs S Wills 01404 831744
Dart Vale & Haldon Harriers
Sunday, 11th March 2007
1st Race 1.00 p.m.
Buckfastleigh Racecourse
Secretary: Mrs E Ashby 01548 531490
Western Foxhounds
Saturday, 17th March 2007
1st Race 12.30 p.m.
Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge
Secretaries: Mrs S Baker 01736 797080
Mrs C Britten 01736 330229
Lamerton Foxhounds
Saturday, 24th March 2007
1st Race 12.30 p.m.
Kilworthy, Nr. Brentor, Tavistock
Secretary: Mrs B Fuller 01822 860253
East Cornwall Foxhounds
Sunday, 1st April 2006
1st Race 1.00 p.m.
Great Trethew, Menheniot, Liskeard
Secretary: Ms E Martin 01822 832750
Spooners & W. Dartmoor
Sunday, 7th April 2007
1st Race 12.30 p.m.
Cherrybrook, Nr. Brentor, Tavistock
Secretary: Miss A Ross 01822 616439

Charity Pleasure Ride
Saturday 24th February 2007
Witheridge/North Devon Riding Club and Dulverton West Pony Club
18th March 2007
All proceeds in aid of the Calvert Trust
Approximately 10 miles, mainly off-road riding through Filleigh Estate, by kind permission of Lady Arran.
Contact C Thompson 01271 831294
(Members only, must join riding club prior to 18th March)

Golden Horseshoe Sponsored Ride
Saturday 24th February 2007
In aid of Moorland Mousie Trust
13th May 2007
Approximately 15 miles - to be completed in 5 hours.
Contact: 01598 323093
info@exmoorponycentre.org.uk

Blackdown Hills Cross Country
Friday 9th February 2007
Tel. 01823 681450
Saturday, March 17th 2007
Training clinic with Micelle Matthews
£35 - 2 hourse in a group of no more than 4 4iders
Monday, March 26th 2007
Training clinic with Mary King
£60 - 2 hourse in a group of no more than 6 riders

Spring Dressage - Stockland Lovell
Thursday 18th January 2007
In the all weather arena:
Sunday, 4th February 2007
Wednesday 21st March 2007
Entries close Wednesday 31st January 2007 and Saturday, 17th March 2007
Details from; Stockland Lovell Manor, Coultings, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA4 1JJ
Tel. 01278 652224
e-mail: info@stocklandlovell.co.uk

Geoff Luckett - International Show Jumper
Saturday 13th January 2007
Lecture/Demonstration & Master Class Lessons
Calvert Trust, Exmoor, North Devon.
Sunday, 4th February 2007
Starts 11.00 a.m.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Further info. Calvert Trust Tel. No. 01598 763221

Wellington School Riding Club
Saturday 13th January 2007
Mini-Showjumping Competition
21st January 2007
An event for riders aged 11 years and under as of 1st September 2006
To take place at Heazle Arena, Clayhidon
Tel. Mr J Helliar
01823 668843

Point-to-Point Meetings Devon & Cornwall Area 2007
Saturday 13th January 2007
Mid-Devon Foxhounds
Sunday, 4th February 2007
1st race 12 noon
Black Forest Lodge, Kenton, Exeter
Secretary: Miss E Dixon 01647-432893
South Pool Harriers
Sunday, 18th February 2007
1st Race 12 noon
Buckfastleigh Racecourse
Secretary: Mrs E Ashby 01548 531490
East Cornwall Foxhounds
Sunday, 25th February 2007
1st Race 11.30 a.m.
Great Trethew, Menheniot, Liskeard
Secretary: Ms E Martin 01822 832750
East Devon Foxhounds
Saturday, 3rd March 2007
1st Race 11.30 a.m.
Bishops Court, Ottery St Mary
Secretary: Mrs S Wills 01404 831744
Dart Vale & Haldon Harriers
Sunday, 11th March 2007
1st Race 1.00 p.m.
Buckfastleigh Racecourse
Secretary: Mrs E Ashby 01548 531490
Western Foxhounds
Saturday, 17th March 2007
1st Race 12.30 p.m.
Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge
Secretaries: Mrs S Baker 01736 797080
Mrs C Britten 01736 330229
Lamerton Foxhounds
Saturday, 24th March 2007
1st Race 12.30 p.m.
Kilworthy, Nr. Brentor, Tavistock
Secretary: Mrs B Fuller 01822 860253
East Cornwall Foxhounds
Sunday, 1st April 2006
1st Race 1.00 p.m.
Great Trethew, Menheniot, Liskeard
Secretary: Ms E Martin 01822 832750
Spooners & W. Dartmoor
Sunday, 7th April 2007
1st Race 12.30 p.m.
Cherrybrook, Nr. Brentor, Tavistock
Secretary: Miss A Ross 01822 616439

Open Team Showjumping
Saturday 13th January 2007
The Grange Equestrian Centre, Northlew Road, Okehampton, Devon.
Sunday, 18th February 2007
Clear round jumping from 9-10 a.m.
Team Jumping to start at 10.15 a.m. prompt
Tel. No. 01647 231298

Point-to-Point Meetings - Devon & Cornwall
Saturday 13th January 2007
Silverton Foxhounds
Sunday, 21st January 2007
1st race 12 noon
Black Forest Lodge, Kenton, Exeter
Secretary: Mr G T Chambers 01364 642755
Tiverton Foxhounds
Sunday 28th January 2007
1st race 12 noon
Chipley Park, Milverton, Wellington
Secretary: Mr K V Granger 01404 841223
North Cornwall Foxhounds
Saturday, 3rd February 2007
Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge
Secretars: Mr Bryant & Miss Townrow 01206 269499
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