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Events

Find out all the details about upcoming MBBA talks, visits and rides on this page. Below is our busy calender for the coming months, along with a list of previous events.

New Venue from November for evening meetings

We have, until recently, been holding our monthly meetings at The Mendip Inn, situated North of Shepton Mallet. The pub is now sadly closed and as its future is uncertain, we have been investigating new premises. We need somewhere that geographically suits the maximum number of members, is easy to access, has plenty of parking and we believe we’ve found it!!

The Mane Event Tack Shop in Shepton Mallet, owned by MBBA member, Debbie Allen is shortly to move to new, much larger premises, situated close to John Thorner’s on A37 at Pylle.

Debbie has kindly invited MBBA to hold their evening meetings at this great new location and the first meeting, in November, will be the MBBA AGM, followed by a discussion with Rights of Way staff from Somerset County Council on the future of bridleways generally.

Please come along and let us know if you like the new venue and if you have forgotten to do your horsey shopping – you’ll be able to do that too!!

Forthcoming Events

Rides for 2010

All rides will be well signed, with helpful stewards, and will have refreshments, photographer, vet cover and loos available. Plus lead rein route.

5th September 2010

The Pennard Ride

12 miles of great riding through farmland and quiet lanes not normally available. Plus lead rein route. Field parking, loos, photographer and tuck wagon. By kind permission of Mr and Mrs Nurse. Field parking.

Click here for more details.

3rd October 2010

The Great Greenscombe Ride

12, 6 and 3 mile routes through super countryside. Optional Jumps, Good parking. All usual ameneties . Great family day out.

10th October 2010

Private Visit to Paul Nicholls’ Yard, Ditcheat

Members only, booking essential, limited places.
£6 members, £8 accompanied members’ friends. This includes a donation to a charity of Mr Nicholls’ choice.

2nd November 2010

MBBA Annual General Meeting (AGM)

MBBA AGM followed by a talk on the legal aspects and responsibilities of Rights of Way across or near to your land.

7:00pm, The Mane Event Tack Show, on the A37 at Pylle near Shepton Mallet.

We have some really super ideas for the 2010 programme including:

Paddock Health talk and advice. Visit to Horseworld. Massage for horses.

Try your hand at Le Trec obstacles. And loads more. Just keep an eye on the MBBA website and your newsletters for more information.

 


Previous Events

4th July 2010

Have a go’ Le Trec at Greenscombe

Try your hand at the obstacles, the controlled paces and Orienteering. Very low key. Bring a picnic and the family for a super day’s fun.

Click here to read the write up and view the event times.

12th June 2010

A Visit to Horseworld, Bristol

MBBA has arranged a private visit to this first class charity, including a tour of the welfare unit, demonstration of their work and a guided tour of the visitors centre.

There will be time to have lunch in the restaurant and so this special visit could, if you wish, take up nearly the whole day, or as long as you would like to stay.

10th May 2010

Massage and manipulation for your horse

The first of our ‘away’ fixtures. MBBA member, Catherine Howes, who is qualified in Equine Sports Therapy gave a ‘hands on’ demonstration of her work and show you simple exercises that will improve your horses’ well-being and mobility.

Click here to read the write-up.

12th April 2010

A very special evening with Holly Davis – horse communicator

Wouldn’t it be helpful if you could ask your horse a question? Well on April 12th you can, when Horse Communicator and therapist Holly Davis is with MBBA for their April meeting.

Holly can, by using a photo of your horse, give you the answers straight from your horses’ mouth. Bring a photo of your horse and for £5 it will be put into the hat for Holly to pull out. She will only have time to answer two questions on each horse to allow for the maximum number of people to take part in the evening.

If you wish to take this experience further or would like to have a lengthy discussion with Holly she can discuss problems over the phone or via her website centaur-therapies.co.uk

A very entertaining, enlightening and informative evening.

Click here to read the event write up.

1st March 2010

Have you heard about plaits in manes in this area? How safe is your horse?

There have been countless emails recently about owners finding plaits in their ponies’ manes, presumably as identification for some wicked person to steal away your horse during the night. Is this fact or fiction?? The Police say it is fiction. To find out more on this hot topic and also learn how we can deter the thief, Avon & Somerset Police will advise on precautions we can all take to safeguard our horses, yard, tack and trailers. There will also be an opportunity for your tack to be marked by the police with your postcode so bring along your clean tack.
The Old Mendip Inn, 7.30pm

21st March 2010

The Cranmore Ride

The popular Cranmore ride around the quarries offers a great start to the season. 12 mile and lead rein routes. Click here to read the event write-up.

1st February 2010

An evening with popular Equine Dentist, Wayne Abbott

Along with shoeing your horse, one of the most important professionals who will look after your horse is your equine dentist. Horses usually need to be seen by the dentist about twice a year. A check up will highlight any problems with the horse’s teeth and the appropriate treatment can be carried out. Unlike us, a horse’s teeth continue to grow throughout its life and left unattended, teeth can become sharp and uneven which will affect the horses’ comfort and ability to accept the bit. Like us, every horse is different and so an experienced and calm dentist is just what you need - we don’t like going to the dentist and neither do our horses. Wayne is renowned for his expert,gentle and patient work with horses of all sizes.

Click here to read the write up.

4th January 2010

MBBA Quiz Night

Mendip Bridleways and Byways started the new decade on January 4th 2010 with the annual quiz at The Old Mendip Inn near Oakhill.

Lynda LeRay compiled the questions getting the teams scratching their heads. The final winners were “The Maybees” with a result of 73 out of 75 possible marks Second were “The Peoples Front of Judea” with 69 points and joint third were “Just Us Plus” and “Fantastic Fourleg” with 67 points. Some team names were quite amazing, the winners won a bottle of wine each.

The next meeting is February 1st when Horse Dentist Wayne Abbot will give us an insight into the equine mouth at The Old Mendip Inn 7.30pm.

2nd November 2009

MBBA Annual General Meeting

followed by talk from local farrier.

Click here to read the minutes from the AGM.

Non-MBBA Events

Details of select non-MBBA events are available below.

Susan Hoffman Peacock 'Riding and Teaching with Body Mechanics'

Susan is a USDF (United States Dressage Federation) National Trainer and USDF Silver Medallist. Come and see how she can help you achieve your goals!

Susan has many years experience training and competing throughout the States. Using this combined with her expertise in body mechanics, Susan's teaching provides fantastic results! Her methods are easy to understand and apply, whatever your ability.

She is teaching throughout the UK in June and will be available for lessons in your area from the 10th to the 13th (pick up your '20% off' lesson voucher at the demo!).

To be held at Kingfisher Equestrian on 10th June, 7:30pm. £5 entry on the door Refreshments provided.

Please contact Catherine Howes for more information on 07734 874 673 or at cathhowes@hotmail.com

Click here to view the event poster.



Parelli Natural Horsemanship Demonstrations
with 3 star Professionals
Alison Jones & David Zuend

Thursday 15th July 2010 - Duchy College, Stoke Climsford, PL17 8PB, 7:30pm

Friday 15th July 2010 - Bicton College, East Budleigh, EX9 7BY, 7:30pm

Saturday 17th July 2010 - Conquest Centre, Taunton, TA2 6PN, 7:00pm

Admission £5, please bring a chair. For more information please contact ajones@alison-jones.net



Bath Riding Club - Come and Try Trec

If you would like to try out your newly acquired skills, having enjoyed the Trec day on 4th July, perhaps you will be interested in this event.

Individual and Team Events, open to all.

At Bushey Norwood, Claverton Down, Bath. [Adjacent to The University of Bath]

Saturday September 4th 2010

For full details and to enter this event, download the entry form (PDF format).


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