AGM, Awards & Trophies

2009 AGM

2009 AGM

The 2009 AGM was well attended and Gina, our Chairman, ensured that the business meeting was short and efficient.  Janet Bitmead was standing down from the committee and was thanked for all her hard work and excellent shopping skills.  Nominations for new members were invited and Sue Loveridge offered her services and was duly proposed and seconded.  

There then followed the presentation of Trophies and Rosettes for 2009. The results are reported below.  Finally we had the very well supported raffle. Thank you all for parting so willingly with your cash, which was more than enough to cover the cost of the hall.  

 

Delwyn Hall

Delwyn Hall was standing down as treasurer but remains on the committee and her many years of service and enthusiasm recognised with a special presentation.

 

2009 Awards

The trophy winners

The trophy winners!

 

Pleasure Ride Rosettes
Awarded to members and associate members who have completed 5 pleasure rides, 4 of which must be OD rides Nicola Davies  Helen Mayo
   
   

 

Pandora Distance Rosettes
Presented by Margaret McKiddie in honour of her long distance mare Pandora. Awarded to horses completing at least 240, 320 or 400 km in the current season. If your horse has already gained a 240km rosette for a previous season he/she will need to complete an extra 80 km to be eligible. 200 miles/320 km rosettes can be claimed for two seasons, thereafter an extra 80 km will need to be completed to be eligible. 250 miles/400 km rosettes can be claimed in successive seasons. Only one Pandora rosette can be claimed for each horse. 240km
Takwenya   Chris Wray
Hendrewen Pirate Nicola Davies
Blaencanaid Lady Diana Denise Payne
Oakleazefarm Czako  Louise Rich
Sanchi  Louise England
Bronze Nahdir Sophie Williams
Oliver Twist IV  Fiona Griffiths
320km
Blaze I  Caroline Jones
Shushi Suzanne Garlick
Dear Kate Fiona Griffiths
400km
Lady Dancer Jan Rath
Auburn Emblem Gina Harris
Kenitra Du Somail  Sharon Parr
Ionian Extreme Chris Wray
Scotch Mist Margaret McKiddie
Bonnie Anne Margaret McKiddie

 

Warrens Hill Arabians First 80 km Rosette
For horses completing their first 80km or longer ride. Marlak Silver Flame  Mary Stubbs
Oakleazefarm Czako   Louise Rich
Ionian Extreme Chris Wray
Dear Kate  Fiona Griffiths
Oliver Twist IV Fiona Griffiths

 

Warrens Hill Arabians First 160 km Rosette
For horses or riders completing their first 160 km in a day. Gryphon   Rachael Rogerson

 

Thoroughbred Rosette
Presented by Delwyn Hall for the Thoroughbred or 50% (no less) Thoroughbred who successfully completes the highest distance. Shushi Suzanne Garlick

 

Native/Neddy Rosette
Presented by Delwyn Hall to the full/part bred native or unregistered with less than 25% Arab, Thoroughbred or Warmblood who successfully completes the highest distance. Lady Dancer Jan Rath

 

Pairs Rosette
Awarded to the pair of riders completing highest Offa's Dyke distance, counting only one horse or pony per rider. Carolyn Edwards Gina Harris

 

Chris Wray

Chris Wray - winner of the Rough Close Lady Trophy and the Starlight Trophy

Rough Close Lady Trophy
Presented by Delwyn Hall for the rider completing the highest ER distance in their first season of ER's. (Rides can be in any country). Ionian Extreme Chris Wray
Scotch Mist  Margaret McKiddie

 

Starlight Trophy
Presented by Janet Evans for the best novice horse in its first competitive season. No competitive rides to have been completed in the previous season. No more than ten rides may be entered in total, those of up to and including 50km will be accepted. Takwenya  Chris Wray
Blaze I  Caroline Jones

 

Caroline Jones

Caroline Jones - winner of the Pandora Trophy

Pandora Trophy
Awarded by Margaret McKiddie for novice riders, who, before the commencement of the current season, have not started in more than 5 competitive rides. The horse or pony need not be novice. Not more than 10 competitive events to be entered. Rides to be 50 km or below. Caroline Jones  Nicola Davies

 

Louise Rich

Louise Rich - winner of the Mistress Harriet Trophy

Mistress Harriet Trophy
Presented by Paul and Gina Harris to the junior rider (17 and under during this trophy season) who successfully completes the highest distance. Louise Rich  

 

Grade 1 Rosettes
Presented by Sharon Parr for EGB cumulative grade 1 distance in increments of 400 km. 2000km
Bonnie Anne Margaret McKiddie

 

Clear Card Rosettes
Novice rides – on a separate card – may count towards the required 24 passes. Lady Dancer  Jan Rath

 

Margaret McKiddie

Margaret McKiddie - winner of the Cindy Trophy and the Madoc Trophy

Cindy Trophy
Awarded by Gareth and Lindsay Williams to the veteran horse aged 16 years and over at the start of the current season who successfully completes the highest distance. Bonnie Anne Margaret McKiddie
Auburn Emblem  Gina Harris

 

Mary Stubbs

Sarah’s mum Mary collects the Bonanza Trophy on behalf of Sarah who is in America

Bonanza Trophy
Presented by Ray and Lesley Dunn to the highpoint registered Pure, Part or Anglo Arab in Endurance GB competitions. CS Kabira Sarah Rogerson
Bonnie Anne  Margaret McKiddie

 

Madoc Trophy
Presented by Margaret McKiddie for the highpoint horse in Endurance GB competitions. To be eligible the rider or owner must produce evidence of helping at at least one Offa's Dyke ride.  Bonnie Anne Margaret McKiddie
Ionian Extreme Chris Wray

 

Jan Rath

Jan Rath - winner of the Belstar Trophy

Belstar Trophy
Awarded to the highest point horse and rider Open or Advanced combination in graded rides only. Best 10 graded rides to count. Winners of the Madoc and Bonanza Trophies are excluded. Lady Dancer Jan Rath
Auburn Emblem   Gina Harris

 

Suzanne Garlick

Suzanne Garlick - winner of the Offa's Dyke Challenge Trophy

The Offa’s Dyke Challenge Trophy
Presented by Carolyn Edwards in memory of Tarr Steps Hannah to the Horse/Rider combination scoring the most trophy points in their 3 highest scoring completions on Offa's Dyke Group rides. Shushi Suzanne Garlick
Bronze Nahdir Sophie Williams

 

Carolyn Edwards

Carolyn Edwards - winner of the Shimara Cup

Shimara Cup
Awarded by Fiona Wilton for the group member who gains most points overall (riding and non-riding). Carolyn Edwards  

 

Robin Edwards

A very pleased but embarrassed Web Master receives the Unsung Hero Award!

Unsung Hero Award
Awarded by the Committee to the individual who has contributed most to the Group during the current season.  Robin Edwards  

 

Offa's Dyke Team for Berkshire Downs team challenge - 4th place
Sarah Rogerson  CS Kabira
Margaret McKiddie Bonnie Anne
Louise England Ebwgrannell Diplomat
Sophie Williams Bronze Nahdir
Ann-Marie Pelc  Fablioso
Margaret McKiddie Scotch Mist

 

The winners

The Welsh Inter-Group Winners!

Offa's Dyke Team for Welsh Inter-Group challenge  - The Winners!
Abigail Tennant          Margam Park
Caroline Jones  Cranham
Carolyn Edwards Margam Park
Debbie Williams Mynydd Machen, Red Dragon Sunday
Fiona Griffiths Mynydd Machen
Gillian Talbot Red Dragon 2-day
Jan Rath Mynydd Machen, Margam Park
Lesley Dunn  Red Dragon Saturday
Margaret McKiddie Mynydd Machen, Margam Park, Red Dragon
Maria Stapley Red Dragon Saturday
Nicola Davies Red Dragon Saturday
Rachel Williams Mynydd Machen, Margam Park, Cranham,
Red Dragon Sunday
Sophie Williams Cranham
Sue Loveridge Cranham
Suzanne Garlick Red Dragon Sunday
Tracey Reynolds Cranham

 

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