Super start to show season at Mundole with a mild day for Show Jumping on 11 March and a very chilly but sunny Dressage Show on 18th. Milder weather brought a good entry at Mundole Equestrian Show Jumping, the first competition of the season. Although some still had snow and ice at home they were keen to get out to start competing. Aileen Ferrari was in good form qualifying for the Black Isle Show with 3 horses – for the 1 metre final - Chivas owned by Jackie Davidson and Aileen’s own horse, Puddle and for the 1.10 metre final, Joyce Henry’s Storm Ahead Ted. Also qualified were Halle Knight (Balhagarty Sabre Lily) and Avril Johnson (Jubilee) A cold but sunny and dry day was a good start for British Dressage and Unaffiliated riders at Mundole Equestrian. Entries came from Aberlour to Farr to Beauly. Some left snow at home and were delighted the arena at Mundole was in perfect condition for the competition. Affiliated competitors collected qualification for the Sheepgate Tack and Togs Championships. In the unaffiliated classes Halle Knight had a good day winning with both her horses – Balhagarty Sabre Lily was making her debut in the Walk and Trot section and Halle’s more experienced mount Celtic Star won Preliminary 15. Susan Macfadyen, Roseisle with Tinker was in top spot in both novice classes. ENTRIES CLOSE THIS FRIDAY 23 MARCH for our next British Dressage and Unaffiliated. Email entries with ALL details accepted but NO TEXT or FACEBOOK entries please. Classes from Walk and Trot to Inter 11. This coming week-end is an Arena Event. Entries on the Day. Classes start at 0.45, 0.60, 0.70........1.20m Open to all.

I have hurt my back and am looking for help to set up show jumps on Saturday afternoon from 2pm. If any one is coming to show on Sunday and is able to put up a few poles it would be greatly appreciated. Jenny

Sunday 11 March we have Show Jumping as our first competition of 2018 Classes for all including Black Isle and Turriff qualifiers Entries on the day. Starts 1000 at 0.45 Anyone wanting to jump lower than this needs to come earlier and let us know what they wish to do. Wrap up warmly as weather does not look to be warming up much yet. Wayne Lou will be catering from the MUNCH BOX with lots of tasty food and warming hot drinks. Entries close this Friday 9th March for our British Dressage and Unaffiliated on Sunday 18 March. Classes from Walk and Trot to Inter 11 Schedules for all competitions on our website www.mundoleequestrian.com Mundole Spring Show 28-29 April Classes for all including new Riding Club and Pony Club horse and pony classes In Hand Turnout Ridden Turnout, In Hand Ridden classes BSPS NPS Ridden Coloured Ex-Racer Qualifiers for Blair Castle WH WHP Style Jumping Clydesdales Show Jumping Please note In Hand and Working Hunter classes all on Saturday 28 April and Ridden and Show Jumping all on Sunday 29 April. Entries close Friday 13 April

Dressage Clinic at Mundole Equestrian on 12-13 December with Olympic rider and trainer DOMINIQUE FLAMENT and International rider and trainer STEPHANIE DELPIERRE Vivien Munro is organising contact vivien.munro@gmail.com

Well done to all who braved the cold today for our last show of the season at Mundole Equestrian. The sun did appear at times and the rain stayed off which helped. Katharine Mieras from Top Spec weighed horses and discussed condition, feeding and nutrition - all were delighted to have such a knowledgeable and friendly chat. Katharine will come again next year and you can continue the discussion. A big thank you to Glenda our secretary, and Margaret who helped at several events this year. To Pam our expert judge and Wayne Lou for catering at nearly every event. A great team!! Well done to the Pony Club Dengie Debut qualifiers - May Turnbull (Sebastian) Katie Riddick (The Black Russian) and Rachel Gillies (Kadan Fire). Katie Riddick also qualified for the Pony Club Dengie Winter League by winning the 0.90 class. We welcomed several new faces. We hope you enjoyed your day and look forward to seeing you next season. Thank you to those who help by putting up poles or help when courses are raised. Thanks also to those who always leave our box park clean and tidy - it is greatly appreciated. Our dates for next year are on our website www.mundoleequestrian.com There are training opportunities to be added and all details will be posted shortly. We hope all have a restful time over Christmas and New Year.

Mundole Equestrian would like to thank all competitors, judges, writers and helpers who have given us great support all year. Our last BD & Unaffiliated day was a great success. Results on website www.mundoleequestrian.com Judges Viv Graham, Garmouth and Kimberley Battleday, Fortrose had and exceptionally busy programme to judge at Mundole Equestrian’s last British Dressage and Unaffiliated Event of 2017. Avril Johnson brought seven of her horses to compete and led the way in several classes. Dressage trainers Stephanie Delpierre and Dominique Flament brought 2 stallions north for the week-end to compete and visit the area. Under the watchful eye of Viv Graham, Stephanie gave a very good execution of the very testing Intermediate II. This is the highest level of test on offer at Mundole. It was an education for those watching to see pirouettes and flying changes performed with such ease and skill. Stephanie and Dominique plan to return to Mundole in 2018 to run a clinic for those wishing to improve their skills. Next Sunday 12 November is the last show of the season where we have Show Jumping kindly sponsored by Top Spec who are providing first prizes in all classes. This has been organised by Katharine Miaras a nutritionist with Top Spec. Katharine is coming on Sunday with her weighbridge and will weigh your horse and discuss feeding, routines, condition, etc. Spaces are allocated so please inform Mundole Equestrian by email mundole1@btinternet.com if you would like to take part. Everyone booked in will receive a goodie bag with money off vouchers, etc. Show starts at 10am with 0.45, 0.60,0.70.........1.20+ Entry is £7 per class and is entry on the day. Caterer in attendance - The Munch Box.

There have been several withdrawals from Mundole Equestrian Dressage so please check your up dated times on website www.mundoleequestrian.co. WT5 does not start now until 9.30 The changes really only affect unaffiliated times.

There was a very good attendance at the Arena Event Finals 29-10-17 Winners of Finals were Mini - Lesley McCavery who completed an exciting round on a very cheeky Valey Novice - Mhairi Goodwin with Mucho Gusto who had a very good time ahead of Katie Innes on Mylo and Halle Knight on Celtic Star Upper - Aileen Ferrari with Chivas beat off noi less than 3 challenges by her sister, Avril who came 2nd, 3rd and 4th on Rum, Lee and Paddy There is a busy day for Dressage Judges Viv Graham and Kimberley Battleday on Sunday 05 November. Classes go up to our top level of Intermediate II. TOP SPEC VISIT Sunday 12 November Show Jumping this is our last show of 2017 and it is kindly sponsored by Top Spec. Top Spec nutrition specialist Katharine Mieras is brining her weighbridge for you to get your horse/pony weighed and you can have a 15 minute chat with her about your feeding routines, condition, etc This is free and we ask you to book a time slot if you wish to take part. Katharine has goodie bags for all. Katharine has arranged a first prize for all the show Jumping classes. Book your slot now by e-mail to mundole1@btinternet.com If you are jumping and not sure of time just state am or pm please.

Apologies to anyone who received scam emails from Mundole Equestrian - the problem has now been fixed.

Superb standard at Mundole Equestrian Show Jumping today. Rachel Forbes, Nairn and Kenny produced a lovely double clear round to win the first class of the day. There were 9 double clear rounds in the 0.60. Zoe Barclay with Spencer sped round to take the top spot. Again the time was the deciding factor in the 0.70 class with 9 double clears. Halle Knight led the way with an amazing round on Celtic Star. Katie Riddick with her very consistent Puzzle were the winners at 0.80. Avril Johnson produced a classic round to take the 0.90 class with Lee and continued her good form with Paddy to win at 1.00. Marina Allen completed the day by winning the final 3 classes with Jack. Congratulations to all our Pony Club Dengie qualifiers - Debut Daria Weber (Jazmanola) Alexander Stuart (Shiloh) Rowan Morgan-Poulson (Daisy Duke) and Neve Smith (Franki) and in the Winter League Rachel Gillies (Kadan Fire) Hollie Cruickshank (Khalif) and Daria Weber again with Jazmanola. Next Sunday 29 October we have our Arena Event Finals. Prizes are on offer to those who have qualified over the season. Classes are open to all with Finals incorporated at 0.60, 0.80 and 1.00 and above. Entry is on the day and open to all. Sunday 5 November British Dressage & Unaffiliated Entries close Friday 27 October Sunday 12 November Show Jumping - this is the last competition of the year at Mundole Equestrian Dates for next year now on website www.mundoleequestrian.com

Mundole Dressage Finals 01-10-17 Congratulations to League winners and Finals winners. See results on www.mundoleequestrian.com Sun 08 October Mundole Show Jumping Finals All classes open to all 0.45.......1.20 + also PC Dengie qualifiers at 0.80 and 0.90. Finals incorporated into 0.60, 0.80. 1.00 and 1.10. 0.45 starts at 10am Entry on the day Sun 22 October Show Jumping (Including PC Dengie Qualifiers) Sun 29 October Arena Event Finals All classes open to all Entry on the day Finals incorporated into 0.60, 0.80, 1.00 and 1.10

Arena Event tomorrow is entry on the day. All details of Mundole Equestrian events on website www.mundoleequestrian.com