There have been two shows since I last wrote to you, both of which were extremely successful. The April show was the last at Brooksby for our winter season, we shall be returning there in October. Thanks goes to Fran and Chris Dean for yet another well run show. The May show saw the start of our summer season and also the beginning of a new relationship with Blaby Mill. Viv Evans ran a very good show for us, so thanks goes to her and also to Linda for her kindness in allowing us to use her facilities, and excellent they are too. Our usual caterer from Brooksby has also agreed to provide his services at Blaby too, so don't worry about lunch, you can get a good bacon butty on site.

While I'm talking about Blaby Mill please note that it is requested by the owner that we have no dogs at the shows, and also that we enter the venue by Church Street. One last point please respect the hoof picking out rules as Linda is constantly improving and upgrading her facilities and it helps to maintain the standard of the surfaces.

Don't forget that we have introduced a veteran points trophy for the end of the summer season, so don't forget to indicate on your entry form if your horse is 15 years or over.

Please note that there was a printing error on the June schedule the Novice test is now Novice 23 and not as printed.

The committee have now decided to use competitor numbers at future shows as it makes it much easier to steward and also we can learn new members names quicker too, well try to.

The committee also decided that it would be a good opportunity to make all the tests 60 metres during the summer season as there is a full 60 metre arena at Blaby, and we thought that it would give everyone the chance to have a go at the big arena tests without any distractions, like the caravan at Brooksby. The 60 metre arena give young horses far more room and there is more time between movements so give them a go and see what you think.

The training is still on going if any one is interested please don't hesitate to contact me, I'll always try to be accommodating. Spencer Wilton comes twice a month, as does Clair Gordon, and Jorge Periera usually comes for three days on a monthly basis, see the training page for full details.

Helen Trivett is organising an extra show to the ones in the summer schedule, see separate sheet for full details. It is an evening show to be held at the Atherstone Riding Club Ground at Upton on Wednesday 23 ^rd July, 6pm start . This is a dressage with jumping competition.

Finally congratulations to all the members and trainers who made it to the winter finals at Solihull, a special mention has to go to Mary Jo Crawford for winning the Pet Plan Area Festival Final at Elementary level on Class Act, well done. Let me know who has qualified for the summer regionals and also the riding clubs areas too. You can Email me via our web site, and don't forget if you have anything to sell Steve will happily put it on the site too.

I look forward to seeing you during the summer I hope you all have a good one.