British Para Show Jumping Association

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	Blenheim International Para demonstration. Para equestrian riders take part at Blenheim 2010 Great results from Chateau Bleu, near Paris, Heather Bennett 1st & 2nd, Emily Lawes 4th. Great Results From Bordeaux, Louise Hacker Wins her class! Arena UK Show a cracking success BPSJA General meeting report, New Officers voted in see contacts list BPSJA to Exhibit at enABLE 08 – The UK’s Only Consumer Disability Show @ Jaguar Exhibition Hall at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 28-29 November. Next BPSJA show to be held at Arena UK, classes to be announced within the next few weeks. Great results from Chevillon France, all five riders placed over the three days. Team announced for Chevillon, five riders taking part this year. What a successful show we have just had four nations of disabled riders having the time of there life. Pictures and reports to follow (Click here) BPSJA launches new team wear, which will be available at our show in August. If you would like personalised shirts and Jackets please let Alison Betteley know so that you can pick up from the show. (Click Here) Breaking News International Show has changed venue. Para Show Jumpers to do a Parachute Jump this September at Headcorn Parachute Club, details to follow. BPSJA members to do Demonstration at Woodredon EC, Epping Forrest 20th July UK's International to be held at Woodredon EC, Waltham Abbey. Entries are already coming in for what is going to be the best ever Para Show jumping Event of 2008. Held over three days 15th -17th August. Our French counterparts new website www.csohandi.fr New Forum to express your views or bloggs have your say! Click the Forum Button (or click here) Irish Para Show Jumping Cancels its International Show in October replaces Irish Para Show Jumping Brits do exceptionally well at Bordeaux 2008. Emily Lawes 2nd, Louise Hacker 3rd, Alison Betterley 5th BPSJA announces two British riders chosen to represent GBR in Tremblay en France at the beginning of May. They are Ben Carr, and Justine Bowers, this is the first time they will have ridden for GBR as individuals, both will be riding hired horses. Good luck to you all. BPSJA Announces places for up to eight riders at Chevillon, France in September 2008 Working Party formed to generate new rules for FEI

British Para Show Jumping Association a newly formed organization for Physically Disabled riders

Mission Statement

Para Equestrian Events

As our members take part in both disciplines I have been asked to include both Para Show Jumping and Para Dressage on the Events page.

Diary of Para Events 2010

Para Show Jumping Training Dates to be advised

International Para Show Jumping dates available later this year

Para Dressage 23 Jan Vale View EC, Leics. Tel 01753 662796

Para Dressage 3 Feb, Aintree, Merseyside,Tel 0151 522 2949

Para Dressage 5 Feb Moreton EC, Dorset. Tel 01929 463662

Para Dressage 5 Feb, Oldencraig EC, Surrey Tel 01342 833317 (Confirmed Grade IV Novice and Team test in the Short arena)

Para Dressage 27 Feb, Bromyard EC, Hereford, Tel 01885 400650

Para Dressage 27 Feb, Richmond EC, N Yorks. Tel 01748 811295

Para Dressage 5 Mar, Patchetts EC, Herts. Tel 01923 852255 (as of 15th Feb Again wrong shedules advertised the tests are the new 2010 FEI Para tests not the 2006)

13 Mar, Pachesham EC, Surrey. Tel 01372 377888

Para Dressage The British Para Championships At Hickstead 22^nd – 24^th June at Hickstead Premier League

Dates 2009

Para Show Jumping Training 9th November at Runningwell EC, Chelmsford, Essex. Runningwell EC, Chelmsford are sponsoring the event and therefore the venue and the training are free. http://www.runningwell.co.uk

Para Show Jumping Lyon October.

BPSJA/BSJA Working Party Meeting at Stonleigh 19th October (BSJA decide not to continue with Para show jumping)

Para Show Jumping Training September 15th Blackbrook Stud, Colchester Tel: Nikki - 07774 177330 or Zoe - 07850 392304 http://www.blackbrookstud.co.uk

September 3rd Para Equestrian Jumping Demo @ SCOPE contact BSJA (No reports from SCOPE OR BSJA)

Para Show Jumping with Para Dressage (Date to be confirmed) Pachesham Leatherhead 01372 377 888

Blenheim International Horse Trials 10 - 13th September 2009 Para Show Jumping Demonstration (Main Arena). Postponed!

Para Show Jumping training camp July 11/12th http://www.blackbrookstud.co.uk BBQ, Camping great social.

Para Show Jumping training Demo Hartpury 11th July See RDA site (No reports)

BSJA Area 42 Show incorporating Para Show Jumping June 28th/29th Link to website http://www.bsja-area42.co.uk

Para Demonstration at the Blackwater Country Show June 14th www.blackwatercountryshow.co.uk

RDA Dressage qualifier Thursday June 4th Hickstead

Para Show Jumping 25 May Bexhill Horse Show Para demonstration and affiliated Jumping

Para Show Jumping 21 - 24 May Vimory - Montargis, France

Para Show Jumping 14 -17 May La Baule, France

Spring championships Weston Lawns, Warwickshire on 15 May

Para Show Jumping 25 - 26 April Chateau Bleu, France

Para Dressage - 28 - 29th March Winter Championships

Para Dressage - 21st March Lluest

Para Dressage - 14 March Pachesham Leatherhead 01372 377 888

Para Dressage -15th March Manor Farm

Para Dressage -7th March Weston Lawns

Para Dressage - 25 Feb, Aintree, Liverpool Tel 0151 522 2949

Para Dressage - 20 Feb, Oldencraig EC, Surrey Tel 01342 833317

Para Dressage -17 Feb, Bromyard EC, Herefordshire, Tel 01885 400650

Para Dressage - 7 Feb, Vale View EC, Leics. Tel 01753 662796

Para Show Jumping 6-7 Feb Bordeaux International, France

Para Dressage - 1 Feb, Richmond EC, Yorks. Tel 01748 811295

BPSJA/BSJA Para Equestrian Jumping Meeting will take place on Thursday, 22^nd January

Para Show Jumping Demo, 28 Jan7pm at the Magpie Centre, Wallington Hall King's Lynn Norfolk

Important all members please try to attend General meeting & Christmas Dinner at Arena UK Saturday 20th December 7pm start. Agenda will be sent a week before meeting. This is followed by Jumping on Sunday 21st Clear Round, 75cm, 85cm & 95cm. You will be jumping with able bodied riders but will have the opportunity to win two rosettes, one from Arena UK and one from BPSJA. www.arenauk.org

BPSJA Members Sky Dive

To help promote awareness of Para Show Jumping and BPSJA three disabled riders and the Chairman of the BPSJA will train for a 13,000 ft sky dive. This takes place on 26th November at Headcorn Parachute club, Kent.

When talking to people about Para Show Jumping, we always get someone say 'you parachute in the arena!' Well this gave m the idea of doing a parachute jump to raise funds, and raise awareness of the BPSJA. The riders are Alison Betteley, Rachel Maddocks, Emily Lawes and Chairman of BPSJA Andy Lawes.

Should you wish to sponsor the BPSJA please send donations to Andy at the address on the contacts page.

Five riders have been chosen to go to Chevillon France this year, heading the team this year as Team Captain is Emily Lawes, who won her class here last year.

Also competing are Karen Bostock who was placed third last year at Chevillon, Alison Betteley who came fifth in Bordeaux this year, Ben Carr (part of our Junior team) who won both his classes at Chateau Bleu Paris, and finally Rachel Maddox, who is making her debut appearance. This year Andy is going as Team Manager and as always Jasmine is our team Mascot.

Watch this space for results and pictures.

UK Friendly International to be held on 15th, 16th & 17th August 2008

The UK's only friendly International for physically disabled people to be held at Woodredon Equestrian Centre, http://woodredonridingclub.co.uk/

Entries are already coming in for what is going to be the best ever Para Show jumping Event of 2008. Held over three days 15th -17th August. It promises to be the most exciting Para show on the UK calendar. Already with four nations booked! Riders from France, Canada, Ireland and the UK. Click the link above for more details and schedule.

	Woodredon EC Invites BPSJA to perform demonstration at National Riding Festival The Petplan Equine National Riding Festival 2008 plans to encourage more people horse riding; whether they are new to the sport or simply have not ridden for a while. Members of BPSJA have been Invited to perform a Jumping Demonstration at Woodredon EC on 20th July and are looking for a maximum of six riders to take part. Contact andy@bpsja.co.uk Woodredon EC is located just off J26 of the M25 and has been chosen as a training camp for 2012 London Olympics Tel: Paula 019927143112

	BSJA - Area 42 Incorporates Para Show Jumping Classes Saturday June 28th,2008. BSJA Area 42 Show is incorporating Para Show Jumping for the first time, the show will be held at Wiltshire College - Lackham, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Link to website http://www.bsja-area42.co.uk . There will be Para sections in classes 1, 2 and 5. Rosettes sponsored by Annie Bevins Vet and prizes in kind sponsored by White Hall Garden Centre, Henry Cole Ltd Feed Merchants and Pointings Saddlery. Members of the BSJA on registered eligible horses can compete in both sections, non members and those whose horse is out of class will be in the Para section. Non members of the BSJA must purchase day tickets at £6 Each.
Bexhill Horse Show May 25th 2009	The Bexhill Horse Show committee is planning to offer classes for Para Show jumpers from the BPSJA in 2009 The show is one of the oldest-established sporting events in the town, with a history dating back to 1903. The equestrian action starts at 9am. The day includes show jumping, driving, showing classes and a dog show plus trade stands, and children's activities, a fun day for all the Family. Classes in Ring One include Local Jumping; Derby House, the Senior British Novice Championship first round; Equissage Discovery; Private Driving and Show Drive; Small Open; Petplan Equine Newcomers and the Sussex Area A and BC Handicap Championship. Ring Two will include Working Hunter Pony; Working Hunter; Riding Horse; Riding Club Pony; Riding Club Horse and Unaffiliated Novice Jumping classes. Ring 3 events include Best Condition and Turnout; Lead Rein Pony; First Ridden; Best Rider 12 Years and Under; Best Rider Over 12 Years; Family Pony; In Hand Small Mountain And Moorland; In Hand Large Mountain And Moorland; Heavy Horse / Cob Type; Ridden Mountain And Moorland; Mountain And Moorland Championship; Ridden Coloured Horse/Pony and Veteran.

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