FOLLOWING the huge success of last year’s popular EquestrianClearance.com BE80(T) eventing series, the leading online retailer is once again supporting the classes and final throughout 2012.

BE80 2011 Winners Michelle (left) and Katie (right)

Now with 36 qualifiers, the EquestrianClearance.com BE80(T) series is proving more popular than ever with all sections in 2011 well filled and providing excellent competition.

The series also incorporates the British Riding Clubs (BRC) series, with the final’s held at Brooksby Melton College Horse Trials on September 22 and 23.

EquestrianClearance.com Marketing Manager Katie Farmer said: “We are very pleased to be sponsoring the BE80(T) series throughout 2012.  It is an excellent competition for grass roots riders who are developing their skills and competition experience.

“At EquestrianClearance.com we are keen to support riders at all levels, but many of our customers ride and compete at Riding Club level and the sponsorship provides the ideal opportunity to give something back to them.”

British Eventing Commercial and Marketing Director Mike Barnes added: “Thanks to the backing of EquestrianClearance.com the series continues to grow and we are delighted to be moving in to a very exciting year with new qualifiers and venues.”

The BE80(T) classes are specifically aimed at introducing people to the sport and encouraging inexperienced horses and riders, building confidence in all areas.  As the class name suggests the height of the fences are 80cm and the ‘T’ denotes that it is a training class; as part of the competition, BE Accredited coaches are there to help riders through each phase of the competition. All courses are designed to be inviting and encouraging for both horse and rider.

For full details of the BE80(T) series including BRC Championships head to www.britisheventing.com

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BE80(T) Schedule 2012

Do you know someone who gives up hours of free time to help out at equestrian events or has spent many years running or organising shows, training or competitions at your local Riding Club or Pony Club?

Do you have a friend who is always there if you need someone to groom for you at a show?

Or is there a special person in your life who you simply couldn’t manage without when it comes to the horses?

If so the team at EquestrianClearance.com want to hear from you and your own unsung hero could soon be in the spotlight.

The winner of the 2012 EquestrianClearance.com Unsung Hero of the Year will be rewarded for all their hard work with £250 to spend on line at EquestrianClearance.com

Our 2010 winner was Harold Haraldsen who is a massive help to everyone at Cumbria Riding Club events, supporting his daughter with her horses and putting in many hours of voluntary work in the horse world.

Former Winner - Harold Haraldsen

Harold was put forward for the award by his daughter Helen, who wanted him to be recognised for the incredible work he puts in at the Cumbria Riding Club, which includes running a club night every fortnight.

Now here’s your chance to get your 2012 Unsung Hero noticed and to win some great prizes at the same time.

All you have to do is write in and tell us why you think the person you want to nominate should be crowned the EquestrianClearance.com Unsung Hero of the Year.

What do they do that is so helpful or special, why do they deserve to win the award and what difference would it make to them?

Send your nominated entry to:

EquestrianClearance.com Unsung Hero 2012, TSM Ltd, 1 Doncaster Road, Gunness, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8TG or email to sarahm.tsmltd@btconnect.com

Closing Date, February 28, 2012.

EquestrianClearance.com sponsored rider Harriet Morris-Baumber is holding a series of training sessions to help you and your horse make the most of this winter.

The training is aimed at riders of all ages and abilities and is designed to fun and informative. Whether you compete or just enjoy riding, you are sure to gain invaluable advice and improve your horse as well as having fun in the process.

Harriet is sponsored by EquestiranClearance.com and has competed at 3* level and has represented Great Britain on several occasions. Her competition experience combined with her simple but effective advice will ensure you come feeling inspired and enthused.

The training will be held at Harriet’s yard taking advantage of her superb facilities.

Details of the training series and how to book can be found on http://www.harriet-morris-baumber.com/training.htm  Or by contacting Harriet by email harriet@glenmoor.co.uk or 07795 562745

Pippa Funnell riding Billy Balou at HOYS. (Photo by Mike Webster)

PIPPA Funnell and Billy Balou triumphed in the EquestrianClearance.com Senior Newcomers at Horse of the Year Show to give the well known event rider her first ever win at the prestigious show.

From 23 starters, seven made it through to the jump-off with Pippa drawn first on the talented bay gelding owned by Carol Toliver.

With a determined ride, Pippa cut every corner to perfection to cross the finish line in 43.61 seconds on the six-year-old Billy Balou. Paving the way, Pippa stopped the clock nearly three seconds ahead of her nearest rival, Lola Wade and Zorro, owned by David Jackson.

A former rosette girl at the Horse of the Year Show for many years, Pippa couldn’t believe she was now receiving a winning one: “All those years ago when I worked at HOYS handing out rosettes I never thought I would be receiving a winner’s one,” said Pippa.

Lorraine Meadowcroft (left) and Katie Farmer (right) of EquestrianClearance.com present Pippa with the top prize. (Photo by Mike Webster)

After a hectic autumn on the eventing circuit Pippa added: “I amost got William to ride Billy Balou here as I have been so busy eventing and haven’t had a chance to get him indoors.”

The prestigious EquestrianClearance.com Senior Newcomers Championship saw Harriet Nuttall and her father’s A Touch of Imperious taking third place on the seven-year-old chestnut gelding.

With just three going clear in the second round, the Pavitt sisters Nicole and Louise, well known for their speed against the clock put in fast rounds on Festiena van Texelhof and Lupicos however poles fell leaving them in fourth and sixth places respectively while Steven Franks and Pacome du Bois Mesnil took fifth.

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WILTSHIRE-based Tania Symes took the honours in the EquestrianClearance.com BE80(T) held at Bricky Farm in Dorset.

Riding her eight-year-old gelding Super Chef, the pair took an early lead in the dressage phase with 26.50 penalties.

With many of the field achieving clears in the showjumping and cross country phases, the pressure was on Tania.

Tania and Super Chef held their nerve and completed two very confident clear rounds in the showjumping and cross-country.

Despite picking up two time penalties on the cross-country round, Tania and Super Chef had a little margin to spare enabling them to stay in the lead.

They finished on 28.50 penalties, closely followed by second placed Zara Brewer and Ace Lightning on 29.70 penalties

The EquestrianClearance.com BE80(T) section at Wee Burgie Horse Trials in Scotland, saw Aberdeenshire-based Suzanne Ferguson take the honours.

Riding her 11-year-old gelding Offtoworkwego, the pair found themselves in seventh place after the dressage phase with a score of 37.5 penalties.

With many of the field picking up faults in the showjumping and cross-country phases, the pressure was on Suzanne to go clear.

Suzanne held her nerve and completed two very confident clear rounds in the showjumping and cross-country.

Moving from mid-field up through the ranks the pair were the only horse and rider combination to score below 40 penalties.

They finished on their dressage score of 37.50, closely followed by second placed Morgan Hartley and Just One More II on 40.30 penalties.

MICHELLE Lawrence and Kate Mould captured the EquestrianClearance.com BE80(T) British Riding Clubs Championship at Brooksby Melton College Horse Trials with top class performances throughout.

Michelle Lawrence & Chester XII

With more than 60 entries for the finals, held as part of the BE80(T) British Riding Club Eventing Championships, it was decided that two sections would be run at this popular event.

In Section K Michelle rode her 16-year-old chestnut gelding, Chester XII to a narrow win, her nearest rival being Kathryn Leonard and Hidden Diamond.

Based in Bretforton, Worcestershire, Michelle shares the ride on Chester with her mum Pauline, who assists with the fitness work.

Michelle said of her win; “It is brilliant to win one of the EquestrianClearance.com championship sections.

“I am delighted with our performance today, show jumping is our weakest link but we went clear today and finished on our dressage score of 22.”

Michelle, a busy vet, is a member of Solihull Riding Club, and only manages to find time to ride twice a week but she was full of praise for the BE80(T) series.

“It is great to have a championship final and the day has been brilliant,” she added.

Heading the EquestrianClearance.com Championship Section L was 16-year-old Kate Mould and Orion Heights, a five-year-old that has been with the Bristol-based rider for a year.

Kate Mould & Orion Heights

Kate also finished on her dressage mark of 27, managing to keep hold of her lead by just 0.5 penalties, with second place going to Bridget Ratc

Kate said: “We nearly didn’t come as I have had ‘flu but thankfully our decision to make the three hour trip was the right one and I couldn’t be more pleased.liff and Tilly.

“This is my first year of affiliated eventing, and the BE80(T) courses and facilities have been great.

“I would encourage anyone thinking of eventing to have a go, there is great support and having access to BE accredited trainers makes a huge difference.”

The Equestrian Clearance BE80(T) series now continues at Norton Disney in Lincolnshire (23 Oct).

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The classes were created by British Eventing to introduce people to the sport and encouraging inexperienced horses and riders, building confidence in all areas.  As the class name suggests the height of the fences are 80cm and the ‘T’ denotes that it is a training class; as part of the competition, BE Accredited coaches are there to help riders through each phase of the competition. All courses are designed to be inviting and encouraging for both horse and rider.

WEST Wilts Horse Trials held two very successful EquestrianClearance.com BE80(T) sections which saw more than 60 competitors taking part.

With tough competition in both sections, it was the more experienced horses that took the honours, showing they still have what it takes.

The first section saw Daventry based Yvonne Jackson and her 20-year-old gelding Chester take the honours.

Completing the dressage phase on a score of 32.0 penalties, it was not the highest score of day, however, after putting in two foot perfect rounds in the showjumping and cross-country phases the pair moved to the top of the leader board.

In the final section, Wiltshire based Carol Lovelock and her 13-year-old gelding Ricardo went straight in at the top after an excellent dressage performance.

With just a 0.5 penalty lead, the pressure was on, but in great form Carol and Ricardo completed the show jumping and cross-country with a double clear, holding on to their dressage score and their win.

CAMBRIDGE-based Janet Bradshaw and her gelding Boyne Valley Royal took their third EquestrianClearance.com sponsored BE80(T) class, this time at the Milton Keynes event.

They started their winning streak at Carlton Horse Trials and then also took the top spot at Chilham Castle.

The seven-year-old Boyne Valley Royal put in a good performance in the dressage phase to go into the lead with a score of 27.0 penalties.

They then completed two clear rounds in the showjumping and cross-country phases making them unbeatable.

In the second section Katy Emmerson and the seven-year-old mare Zilona were the winners.

The Reading based rider completed two clear rounds with ease to leave them tied on 32.0 penalties with Tatiana Beskhmelnitskaya and her 10-year-old gelding Clonea King.

However as Katy was the closest to the optimum time in the cross country phase and was awarded the win.

Daniel Jollliffe receives the top award from Lorraine Meadowcroft of EquestrianClearance.com

The Scope Festival of Showjumping in Staffordshire was the venue of the very competitive EquestrianClearance.com sponsored British Showjumping Senior Newcomers Masters on Monday.

In order to be competing at this prestigious event, horse and rider combinations must have jumped four double clear rounds (meaning gaining no faults in the first round or in the jump off) in the first round classes. This qualifies them for the second round competitions, in which they must finish in the top five to obtain a qualifying ticket for the ever popular Scope Showjumping Festival.

The event held at the Stafford County Showground was the last chance for combinations to qualify for a spot in the much sought after EquestrianClearance.com Senior Newcomers Championship at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), to be held in October at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham.

Thirteen successful combinations jumped clear in the first round and progressed through to the jump off of the EquestrianClearance.com Newcomers Masters.

Taking the win was twenty-four-year-old Danielle Jolliffe, a PE teacher based in Manchester, who rode her own seven-year-old stallion Explosief van de Heffinck to a clear round in the jump off in an unbeatable time of 33.79 seconds.

However, as Danielle had already qualified for the Final Championship at HOYS, the first qualifying ticket was passed down to Nigel Coupe who finished in second place with a very respectable jump off time of 36.36 seconds. First to go in the jump off, Nigel, riding Susan Simmons’ eight-year-old bay gelding Golvers Hill, had managed to hold onto the lead right up until second to last to go Danielle.

In third place and taking the second ticket to HOYS was Somerset-based rider Harriet Nuttall, riding her father Rupert Nuttall’s gelding A Touch Imperious. Harriet and the seven-year-old jumped clear through both rounds and finished the jump off in 37.17 seconds, less than a second behind Nigel Coupe.

Further clear rounds were achieved in the jump off by fourth-placed Sharon Quigley, riding A Adernie, Daniel Baker riding Frits II finished in fifth place, and Ross Hill riding W Tonix Hero, who achieved in sixth place.

The team at leading online retailer EquestrianClearance.com is very excited to be sponsoring this important stepping stone for riders and horses moving up the ranks, and look forward to seeing riders compete in what is sure to be an exciting final at Horse of the Year Show.

EquestrianClearance.com Newcomers Masters

The Cushionbed British Showjumping Scope Festival

1^st Danielle Jolliffe riding Explosief Van De Heffinck – 0/0 in 33.79 seconds

2^nd Nigel Coupe riding Golvers Hill – 0/0 in 36.36 seconds

3^rd Harriet Nuttall riding A Touch Imperious – 0/0 in 37.17seconds

4^th Sharon Quigley riding A Adernie 52 – 0/0 37.52 seconds

5^th Daniel Baker riding Frits II – 0/0 in 39.94 seconds

6^th Ross Hill riding W Tonix Hero – 0/0 in 41.01 seconds

7^th Alex Barr riding Sonas Dearg – 0/4 in 35.79 seconds