The Mendip Stud
January 2007 Newsletter

In this newsletter:

Contents: click a button to go straight to the article	Christmas Riddle Winner	Foaling Out at The Mendip Stud	2007 Clinics
Results Service	4th July BBQ & 'The Club' Show	The Mendip Stud Shows 2007	Clinic Cancellation Policy & Terms
British Reining's new E-zine	NRHA Judges Course	Shane Borland Clinic at Churchill Farm	New Western Scene Website
International Western Show in Berlin	2007 Pleasure Celebration Kreuth	NRHA Easter Show with CRI Kreuth	New Venue & Date for QuarterHorse 2000 Show
February Reining Show at Bodium	Dressage & Traditional	Welcome to New Readers	Caption Competition

 Christmas Riddle Winner 

We have a winner! Congratulations to Debbie Burns who was the first to send us a full set of correct answers.

Below are the answers.........

1) The location on the map clue
Santa Fe (New Mexico)

2) The name of the landmark and its location
Surfer Statue in Santa Cruz (California)

3) The title of the song and the name of the artist who had the original hit
'Santa Baby' sung by Eartha Kitt (click here to listen to it)

4) The names of 5 celebrities
Jennifer Aniston, Will Smith, Saint Nicholas, Uma Thurman & Arthur Ashe

5) The link word running right the way through and how it relates to the answers (that's the easy bit!)
SANTA (obvious with the first three and then by placing the first letter of the celebrity names in the right order)

Many congratulations to Debbie Burns, her mum and Clare! Special mention to Jane Clothier who was in a neck and neck race with Debbie's crew but got pipped to the post by just 38 minutes!! We also wanted to say a big thank you to everybody else who took part, we hope you all enjoyed it!

Foaling at the Mendip Stud 
 by Lou Talintyre 

Fully Monitored Foaling Facilities Foaling facilities at The Mendip Stud are of the highest standards and are designed with the safety and comfort of visiting and resident mares and foals in mind. We were awarded a BQM in 2006 and strive to uphold these good standards at all times. We offer large, comfortable stalls and trained, experienced foaling attendants. Foaling mares are monitored with closed circuit TV monitors, and a foal alert system. Experienced foaling staff are available 24 hours per day to watch and assist your mare in the foaling process.
	Colostrum Bank We hold colostrum on hand at all times, both natural and powdered. Our colostrum bank is continually renewed so that it is fresh for each foaling season. We will provide the nutrients your foal needs in those first important hours if the mare is unable to adequately provide the colostrum herself.
Foal Imprinting and Daily Handling Newborn foals can be imprinted at birth. All foals are haltered the first day and led everywhere along with the mare. This daily handling helps to develop a safe, strong and confident foal. Grooming and feet handling becomes a natural part of your foal's daily routine. Foaling Examinations & Vaccinations
All newborn foals and mares are given post-foaling examinations by our veterinarians not only to ensure a healthy start to life for your foal but also to health check your mare after foaling. Your foal is vaccinated at this time and bloods taken for analysis to ensure enough antibodies have been absorbed.
		Low Stress Weaning & Socialisation All foals are weaned in groups to help make this as low a stress experience as possible. You can leave your mare and foal here from birth through to weaning or bring both of them back for weaning. You can rest assured that your mare and foal receive experienced supervision during this period of adjustment. Weanling and yearling pastures are available to our customers with the option of year round boarding and care for your mares and foals. Horses may be boarded in stables or out at grass, including a foal-only pasture for socialization. Pastures have access to shelter and water and foals are fed daily. Foals receive complete care including vaccinations, hoof care and grooming.
If you are interested in any of our foaling services please feel free to call and discuss services your requirements with me on 01934 751258 or by e-mail foaling@themendipstud.com Have a great year - Lou.

 Stud News 

Clinics at The Mendip Stud January - July 2007 

JAN             20th - SATURDAY	SHANE BORLAND - Lessons (Individual & Shared)
FEB               1st - THURSDAY	ILAN ROSENBERG - GROUP CLINIC - Day 1 of  2
FEB              2nd - FRIDAY	ILAN ROSENBERG - GROUP CLINIC - Day 2 of  2
FEB               3rd - SATURDAY	ILAN ROSENBERG - GROUP CLINIC - Day 1 of  2
FEB               4th - SUNDAY	ILAN ROSENBERG - GROUP CLINIC - Day 2 of  2
FEB               9th - FRIDAY	BRUCE LAWRENCE - Group Clinic - ALL DAY
FEB             17th - SATURDAY	SHANE BORLAND - Ground work & starting clinic - ALL DAY *
FEB             18th - SUNDAY	SHANE BORLAND - Ground work & starting clinic - ALL DAY *
FEB             19th - MONDAY	DAVID DELLIN - 2-DAY CLINIC (part 1)
FEB             20th - TUESDAY	DAVID DELLIN - 2-DAY CLINIC (part 2)
FEB             21st - WEDNESDAY	DAVID DELLIN - ALL DAY CLINIC
FEB             22nd - THURSDAY	DAVID DELLIN - ALL DAY CLINIC
FEB             23rd - FRIDAY	DAVID DELLIN - ALL DAY CLINIC
FEB             27th - TUESDAY	LEE RUTTER - All day clinic - 2 sessions am and pm
MAR               3rd - SATURDAY	BOB MAYHEW - 2-DAY JUDGING WORKSHOP: HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF SUCCESS AT SHOWS (£50.00 per person for the whole weekend - click here for more details)
MAR               4th - SUNDAY
MAR               9th - FRIDAY	BRUCE LAWRENCE - Group Clinic - ALL DAY
MAR             10th - 19th	GERMANY TOUR -     4-DAY PRE-SHOW CLINIC WITH ILAN ROSENBERG FOLLOWED BY NRHA REGIONAL SHOW IN KREUTH.
MAR             15th - THURSDAY	SHANE BORLAND - Lessons (Individual & Shared)
MAR             28th - WEDNESDAY	SHANE BORLAND - Lessons (Individual & Shared) 9:00am - 6:00pm
APR               4th - WEDNESDAY	LEE RUTTER - Lessons (Individual & Shared)
APR             17th - TUESDAY	ILAN ROSENBERG - GROUP CLINIC - Day 1 of  2
APR             18th - WEDNESDAY	ILAN ROSENBERG - GROUP CLINIC - Day 2 of  2
APR             23rd - MONDAY	BRUCE LAWRENCE - Lessons (Individual & Shared) 10:00am - 7:00pm
APR             30th - MONDAY	SHANE BORLAND - Clinic - pre show warm up and preparation - Quarter Horse 2000 show - following weekend.
MAY             12th - SATURDAY	BOB MAYHEW WEEKEND - Multi discipline clinic **
MAY             13th - SUNDAY	BOB MAYHEW WEEKEND - Multi discipline & Reining clinic **
MAY             15th - TUESDAY	ILAN ROSENBERG - GROUP CLINIC - Day 1 of  2
MAY             16th - WEDNESDAY	ILAN ROSENBERG - GROUP CLINIC - Day 2 of  2
MAY             21st - MONDAY	BRUCE LAWRENCE - Clinic - pre show warm up and preparation - East Coast show - Spring show - following weekend.
JUN               5th - TUESDAY	SHANE BORLAND - Clinic - pre show warm up and preparation - The Mendip Stud Show - following weekend
JUN             16th - SATURDAY	BRUCE LAWRENCE - Clinic - pre show warm up and preparation - East Coast show - Summer show - following weekend.
JUN             29th - FRIDAY	SHANE BORLAND - Lessons (Individual & Shared) 9:00am - 6:00pm
JUL               4th - WEDNESDAY	'The Club' Show and July 4th Independence Day BBQ Extravaganza
JUL             16th - MONDAY	BRUCE LAWRENCE - Lessons (Individual & Shared) 1:00pm - 9:00pm
JUL             23rd - MONDAY	SHANE BORLAND - Lessons (Individual & Shared) 9:00am - 6:00pm

* This is a 2 day clinic with Shane Borland. Shane will be starting four 2-year olds giving commentary as he does so and explaining the reasons behind and techniques he employs. He will also be instructing those attending in aspects of ground work and handling youngsters. Shane has started over 250 horses and is considered as being one of the best in this field. Ticket £50 per day per person. £45 for Mendip Stud Club Members.

** Bob Mayhew Weekend - Two day ticket - £125………… Single day £75………….. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment - payment secures booking. Club Members £112.50 for two day ticket and £67.50 for single day. Places limited to 10 riders per day.

For information on joining 'The Club' please click here.

The Results and Diary service 

We have had commitments from many of the show organisers and secretaries to help coordinate the new website. - Jo Corringham will be getting things moving in February and March during which we hope to have initial layouts and plans finalised. Thank you to all of you who have offered to help.

For those of you who are unaware of what we are up to the plan is to offer an extensive online results and diary service from the end of May onwards. To have a central collection point for all results from Western Shows and activities…Show secretary's will be asked to forward results and photographs to Jo who will then post them on the website. Last year we identified a need for a well-maintained one-stop destination for western enthusiasts in the UK to see who did what, when, and with what score and when the next chance to do it again will arise. The diary Service will provide a show diary section for both shows in the UK and for selected shows in Europe. Results will be posted in the month of the event to sixth place in all classes and to 10th place in national championships and classes with international status.

We are looking for additional sponsors to help get this underway and to keep it going from individuals, societies, show organisers anyone involved in putting on and competing in shows. -

Sponsors Please step forward

Monthly Sponsors needed - for example - July £75.00 only 2.50 a day - Banner headline - with up to 100 words of text.

May - Sponsor required
June - Sponsor required
July - Sponsor required
August - Oakridge Quarter Horses
September - Sponsor required
October - Sponsor required

Many other forms of sponsorship available.

Please contact me on 01934 751258 - many thanks - John

July 4th Independence Day BBQ Extravaganza 
 and 'The Club' Show 

A diary date for 2007, something to bring a little sunshine into these rainy days and a date to pencil in for the summer months

It seems a little odd to be thinking of BBQ's and summer nights in the middle of the winter but we've decided to make a whole day of it and have our Summer Club Show on the same day as our annual Independence day BBQ. Following on from the success of last years BBQ we are planning to repeat the evening and would like to make it a little bigger and if numbers are sufficient etc. hire a band ……….there will be salmon, prawns, langoustine, steak and all the other variety dishes and salads served up by Lou and her gang - Master BBQ Chef Wills will be in charge of the Barbeques. We will need five this year - offers please - we will also have a Champagne and Pimms bar …………. As last year it will be an all ticket affair ……… tickets will be £12.50 a head - £6.00 for kids - (14 and under ). There will be an auction in aid of The National Foaling Bank with all sorts of equine-based goods up for grabs. Tickets will be on sale from the 1st of May.

During the day there will be 'The Club' western show - please contact Sheena Atkinson from March the 1st onwards for details of classes etc.

Anyone interested in joining 'The Club' should contact me on 01934 751258 or by e-mail: john@themendipstud.com

West Coast Circuit Shows - at the Mendip Stud 

Dates are as follows:

Show secretary - Both Shows - Jane Muir
June Judge - to be announced shortly
July Judge - to be announced shortly

Both shows will be affiliated to AQHA, NRHA and BR plus we will also have an open superhorse class.

We need sponsors and will be getting in touch with many of you however we do need sponsors for a million and one things so please contact us if you are to offer sponsorship - thank you.

We will have sites for pitches from tack companies and commercial suppliers - these will be available for a modest fee - please contact us sooner rather than later

Clinic's - cancellations and administration 

Mendip Stud cancellation policy and conditions.
Unfortunately we have had to create a policy and write some terms and conditions due to an increasing number of late in the day, last minute cancellations. We have taken this step reluctantly and hope that all our clients will understand the need for these provisions. Clinicians have to be paid whether the customer is here or not and that's the simple bottom line. We will also stop those who block book and then cancel (serial cancellers ) regularly from being able to block book in the first place. We hope you will support and understand the need for these actions.

Payment Terms and Conditions
Clinics by clinicians from outside of the UK require payment in advance. Payment and payment only secures the booking. If pre-payment is not received by the required date - ( as detailed on the invoice) - we reserve the right to sell the place to another party. Refunds for these clinics will only be available if a suitable replacement participant can be found. Cancellations for confirmed places on all other clinics and seminars may be made up to 2 weeks in advance without penalty, cancellations made thereafter will be charged at full price unless we are able to find a replacement for the confirmed place.

Block bookings will not be accepted from serial cancellers.

We reserve the right to change the venue from The Mendip Stud to other arenas either indoor or outdoor due to reason of poor weather, unsuitable surfaces or other health and safety concern. It is accepted on booking that this does not constitute a right to cancel.

If you are unsure about any of these terms or conditions please contact John Calder or Will Masters on +44 (1934) 751258 prior to booking.

 What's going on 
Articles on new events and new publications connected with the sport

British Reining E - Zine - article by David Brimson

Announcing the new British Reining 'E-Zine' An exciting new concept for BR, the first issue will be released at the end of January.

Titled 'The Rundown'. Contents will include around 15-20 pages Bi-monthly of items such as Full Colour front page, diary of shows and clinics, society news (domestic & industry), European & International news, Youth pages, Show reports, Rider Spotlights, Futurity report, Training tips from the UK & USA, A special article from 'Kiser' on surfaces from Bob Kiser, Breeding, Stallion Directory and lots, lots more.

To receive a copy please add yourself to our mailing list by sending your email address to: talitha.wade@talk21.com




NRHA Judging Seminar 2007 - article by Adam Heaton

A weekend not to be missed.

British Reining is please to announce that it will be holding an NRHA Judges Seminar on April 27, 28 & 29 2007.

Spaces are limited, and will be booked strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

Alexandra House is set in 20 acres of landscaped grounds and is located just off the M4, three miles from Swindon. It is easily reached from junctions 15 or 16; is less than 1 hour from both Heathrow and Bristol International Airports; and is only minutes from Swindon main line train station with direct links from London Paddington.

The price, £325, includes 2 night's bed and breakfast, buffet lunch on all three days, three course dinner on Friday and Saturday evening, tea coffee and snacks throughout the seminar plus free access to all leisure facilities including:

· Indoor pool
· Spa pool
· Sauna
· Steam room
· Gymnasium
· Tennis
· Aerobics studio

Not only that, but it also includes your $50 NRHA Judges seminar registration fee. What a bargain!

To register your interest in the seminar, visit www.britishreining.co.uk or call Adam Heaton on +44 1454 269687/+44 7752 294094

Shane Borland clinic - March 3rd at Churchill Farm
article by Vix Borland

Until their website is up and running Shane & Vix will use our newsletter to publicise events at their facility. Saturday 3 March 2007 General Clinic with Shane Borland To be held at Churchill Farm Stables, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire CV37 8NU The day will start at 0930, hourly slots can be bought with a maximum of 2 people per hour, last session at 1630.

£35 an hour for 1 person £25 per person per hour for 2 people Refreshments will be available Please note that this is our first clinic to be held at Borland Quarter Horses, we would like to hold more events and clinics and dates will be determined once interest has been shown. Our website is currently under construction but events will be advertised there when it is up and running. If you know of anyone who would like to be added to our distribution list, please do not hesitate to let me know. For bookings or further information, please either call 07979-966806 or email shane@borlandquarterhorses.com We look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Vix Good luck Shane and Vix - am sure it will be a huge success. ☻Ed

WES - Clinics at Moreton Morrell and Bishops Burton
Details from David Brindley

April 13th - 15th : WES 3-day clinic at Moreton Morrell College, Warwickshire. - For further information contact Jane Cresswell, 1 Manor Cottages, Birdingbury Road, Leamington Hastings, Rugby, CV23 8EB janiecresswell@btinternet.com

April 13th - 15th : Northern WES 3-day clinic at Bishop Burton College, E Yorks. - For further information contact Margaret Kemp, Deanery Farm, Melbourne, York YO42 4QE mekemp@farming.me.uk

New Western Scene Website Format

Congratulations to Linda on the excellent new format for her website. Take a look at www.westernscene.co.uk

 From Ramona Billing 
 Europe’s leading Western journalist 

Press Release January 5, 2007

Countdown to 20th International Western Horse Show
At the Kampmann Pferdesport Festival in Bremen
nomination and schedule now online
Bremen, AWD Dome February 23 and 24, 2007

Only seven more weeks to go until the 20th International Western Horse Show at the Kampmann Pferdesport Festival in Bremen! The show is scheduled for February 23 and 24, 2007 at the AWD Dome in Bremen. There will be a double-pointed AQHA show, NSBA classes in Western Pleasure, Trail and Western Riding, an NCHA USA Cutting offering USD 2000.-- and an NRHA Lawson Bronze Trophy offering USD 5000,-- in the Open and an additional USD 2000,-- in the Non Pro. Also there will be a CRI **. Altogether there is a purse of EUR 25 000,--. The judges are Joe Carter (CAN) and Allen Mitchell (USA). With 174 Open Starts, this show was the largest European Open show in 2006 right after the European Championship. Schedule and nomination documents are now available online. Also, there will be a judges seminary for cattle shows with Joe Carter on February 24 and 25 and the Draw Party for the EUR 20 000,-- Pleasure Celebration (Kreith, July 12 to 15, 2007) Information: Sylke Stemme call +49-5031-67580 Sstemme@t-online.de or Ulli Vey +49-421-6098255 VEYQH@aol.com and www.DQHA.de

The Pleasure event offering the largest purse in Europe so far, the 2007 Pleasure Celebration, will take place at the renowned Kreuth facility. This decision was made because of the sponsors and with agreement of Ludwig Quarter Horses. The show offering EUR 20,000.-prize money plus a breeding to Radical Revolution will be part of the renowned Bavarian Summer Show (July 12-15, 2007) which also moved to Kreuth this year. The facility offers optimal showing conditions, and the Bavarian Summer Show has established its place as a good show for years. Also, this show offers another attractive opportunity: competitors have got the chance of also competing in the EUR 2000,-- Golden Series Western Pleasure.

The Pleasure Celebration will take place for the first time in Europe. The event is organized by Carola Vey, who brings her friend J.R. Reichert's idea from the States to Europe. In the U.S. A., this event is one of the highlights of the Pleasure year.Only 3-year-old horses are allowed to compete that have never been shown under the saddle before. The class is limited to 20 competitors, and all slots have now been sold. So, entry slots can now be sold, leased, or a syndicate can be founded. People interested in this may contact the slot owners (www.pleasure-celebration.com) .

Among the slotowners at the moment are Stefan Aerts (BEL), Kristina Haberl (AUT), Marleen Coppens (NED), Iris Oplusstil (AUT), Peer Kraack (GER), Torsten Haier (GER) and Karin Prevedel (ITA) .

The Pleasure Celebration is judged by three judges. Every slot owner can nominate his two favourite judges. This will lead to a ranking and - if there are ties - a lottery. The Draw Party will be celebrated during the International Western Horse Show at the Kampmann Pferdesport Festival in Bremen (February 23 and 24, 2007).

For further information please refer to www.pleasure-celebration.com Or contact Carola Vey phnoe 49-179 597 2526, Email: CarolaVeyQH@aol.com

Press Release January 17, 2007

NRHA Germany: Easter Show with CRI
Kreuth (Oberpfalz), April 3 to 8, 2007

The NRHA Easter show 2007 is scheduled for April 3 to 8, 2007. It is once more situated in Kreuth, one of the most beautiful European show facilities. The event offers a Pullman Bronze Trophy Open and Non Pro, Limited, Intermediate, Youth, Rookie and Ladies Shows as well as a Jackpot Reining and a CRI **,. Altogether, there is a purse of EUR 12 500.-- . On April 2, there is a Paid Warm-up for the competitors.

Last year, 230 horses from all over Europe had been nominated for this show which traditionally opens the NRHA Germany show season, especially for Non Pro competitors.

The 2006 CRI was won by Oliver Stein and ST Paddys Rooster (owned by Roman Brechtl) with Grischa Ludwig and Olenas Diabolo Star (owner Thielk) placing second.

Further information: www.nrha.de

 Show Updates January 2007 

From Jane Muir

February 15,16,17: 2007 Bodiam 3 day horsemanship reining clinic and BR show.
Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ contact Susie Anderson 07714706092

From Bob Mayhew

July 29: 2007 Wye Oak Show Championship qualifying show organised by Bob and Chrissie Mayhew
Dumpford Manor Farm, Trotton, Petersfield, Hampshire. GU31 5JR
Phone: 01730 812000 Fax: 01730 813124 email: BobmayhewQhorses@aol.com

From Bill Archer

May 4,5,6: 2007 Quarter Horse 2000 Spring Show - David and Sarah Deptford's.
Horse Creek Farm, Coldham Bank, Stags Holt March, Cambs, PE15 0BS
AQHA show organised by Bill & Carole Archer - office@quarterhorse2000.co.uk
Nash's Farm, South Godstone, Surrey RH9 8LY
Tel: 01342 892203

Planned Date awaiting confirmation.

August 10,11,12 2007 Quarter Horse 2000 Summer Show.
The Hand Equestrian Centre, Clevedon Somerset. AQHA show organised by Bill & Carole Archer - office@quarterhorse2000.co.uk
Nash's Farm, South Godstone, Surrey RH9 8LY
Tel: 01342 892203

 Click here for an update on shows organised by WES, AQHA – UK, 
 British Reining, East Coast Circuit, Garden of England, West Coast Circuit

Dressage Training & Shows Coming Up 

The English and traditional show division of the Mendip Stud has a busy few weeks coming up with plenty of training and shows planned (weather permitting!!)

Celia Gadd BHSII BHSSM has some spaces left on her dressage training groups on Sunday 11th February, Sunday 18th February and March 10th.

The first open unaffiliated dressage competition takes place next Saturday 27th Jan and there will be another one on Saturday 24th February. There are classes for all including a Walk and Trot only test so a great chance to 'have a go' if you just starting out in dressage.

Full and training livery is available at the stud by arrangement and a three day intensive training course is being planned for the end of June which will give riders a real opportunity to progress and also to work on their ground work skills and ride some other horses.

The stud now has a full riding school license and there are English and Western horses available for lessons from very novice to advanced so please contact Celia or Lisa for further details.

Looking for rider - we also have a horse who is looking for a new partner at the stud. Friday is 21 years young but still very fit and active and has taken part in eventing, dressage and show jumping over the years. He hasn't been ridden now for about 18 months but we will get him back into work and make sure that all the buttons are in working order before putting anyone else on! His owner's circumstances have changed and he is sadly no longer in a position to afford the livery costs and so we are trying to find a solution. Ideally what we would like is for him to stay here on part/working livery and find one or two people to share the costs and the fun! An ideal way of getting to ride at a reasonable price without having to worry about looking after him on a daily basis if you are busy or working..

For more information on any of the above ring Celia on 01934 751171 or 07779 716826 or email celiagadd@btinternet.com

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Caption Competition
	If you fancy winning a Mendip Stud 2007 jacket then have a go at our caption competition. Entries should be received by the end of January and we will announce the winner in the February newsletter. The jackets will be available from 1st March.