15 Sep 2007 - AGM 2007 & Presentations

Thanks to everyone who attended our AGM in the gallery at Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre. Special guests were Otley's Lib Dem Councillor Graham Kirkland and Chris Wainwright and Christine Wicks from the Skipton Building Society.

After a demonstration ride, the main business of the day took place. Judy Olby gave a comprehensive Chairman's Report and instructor Elaine Goodall arrived direct from Weeton Show to give her Instructor's Report. Chris Wainwright kindly presented the trophies to those who had won them and certificates to those riders who had recently passed their Grade 4 Riding and Stable management exams. There were also certificates all our volunteers to thank them for services rendered.

Unfortunately, the heavens opened with a vengeance as the meeting closed. Cathy Thornton and Barbara Herbert did their utmost to ensure that everyone received mugs of tea and coffee and there was plenty of food available but the downpour did not assist the planned social gathering outside.

AWARDS

Best Mini Newcomer - Amelia Donaldson
Most Improved Mini - Harry Bowness
Shandy Trophy (donated by the Bryett family for a non-competitor) - Thomas Scott
Enthusiasm - Helena Smith
Most Improved Female Junior - Anna Prosser
Most Improved Male Junior - Danny Foster
Most Improved Junior Competitor - Marianne Jubb
Most Improved New Adult - Janet Chamberlain
Most Improved Senior Adults - Paul Kitchingman & Lynne Burnley
Darren Fielden Trophy - Megan & Toby Bell
Rider of Largest Horse - Ann Rennison
Endless Tea making - Cathy Thornton
Feeding Everyone at Hartpury - Sue Jubb & Barbara Herbert
Cleaning Tack - Caroline Herries
Endless Service - Ruth Thornton

Grade 4 Riding & Horse Care Certificates - Lynne Burnley, Elaine Button, Danny Foster, Megan Herbert, Marianne Jubb, Paul Kitchingman, David Lloyd, Anna Prosser, Bernadette Spellman, Emma Stukalo

In addition, all the instructors were given a plant and all volunteer helpers a certificate in thanks for their help over the year.