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December 2009

Happy Christmas & Best Wishes for 2010

Rachael qualifies as a BEF Coaching Assessor

On 2nd & 3rd December Rachael completed her Sport UK Coaching Assessors Course with the BEF along with her equine colleagues from British Eventing, British Dressage, Polocross and Mounted Games in Kenilworth.

November 2009

National EGB AGM & Blue Chip Feed Balancer Award Ceremony

At the National AGM Jo Claridge became Chair of Endurance GB after several years as Vice to John Yeoman. Jo was also presented with a rosette for her colt Ali Shahmal after being ranked 3rd nationally in the BEF futurity grading.

2010 Endurance GB Senior Squad Announced

Rachael & Prince Meliodas are invited to join the 2010 Senior Squad as they prepare for the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky

Stride Cornwall for Cancer Research UK Lanhydrock Estate 15th November 2009 Approx £143 raised by Rachael, Haya & Jo Claridge

Rachael, Kate & Jo Brighton Water Ladies

Rachael Claridge & Amanda Barnes

October 2009

Maarhabi and his friend Mayfly attended the East Cornwall Hunt Cubbing Meet at Colliford Lake with 40 others on a very foggy and soggy Saturday. The fox was seen heading in the opposite direction across Temple Moor as we hacked home - smart fox!

September 2009

Rachael & Jo Claridge assist Blue Chip Feed Balancer at Burghley Horse Trials by hosting the trade stand.

August 2009

Blue Chip Maarhabi upgrades to Advance

Blue Chip Maarhabi (Charlie) upgrades to Advanced after successfully completing 80km at Boconnoc Estate. Unfortunately the weather was a bit on the soggy side but this did not deter Charlie's enthusiasm and capability. Thanks must go to David Sumner and Jo & Pete Claridge for crewing at my last event for 2009.

South West Team Success at Barbury Castle

Over a douzen SW horses & riders travelled to Malborough for the Inter-regional Championships at Morris Team Trophey against the Wessex Branch. The sun was out and the terrain challenging. The trip was worthwhile when the team was awarded 2nd place in the Inter-regionals and picked up 1st place in the Morris Team Challenge. Maarhabi successfully completed 64km but Zar was unfortunately lame at the end of the 40km route after picking up a flint.

Success at Lanivet Horse Show

Half brothers Ali Shahmahl & Azaraell (Zar) swept the board at Lanivet Horse Show picking up first in the pure bred 1,2,3 year olds and 2nd in the over 4 year old pure bred Arabian Class. Ali Shahmahl was then awarded Arabian champion of the show.

July 2009

Ali Shahmahl awarded a first premium at BEF Futurity

18 month old pure home-bred Arabian colt Ali Shahmahl by R Ali Bey/Shahlua was awarded a 1st Premium at the first BEF endurance grading at the Grange, Okehampton.

Celtic Team travels to Ludlow

Rachael Claridge, Rachael Sargent, Leslie Dawe, Kathy Clark, Carrie-Anne Dark travelled to Ludlow to compete in the Celtic Challenge against Ireland, Scotland and Wales on 18th & 19th July. Pouring rain made going increasingly difficult and the team suffered casulties with Drummer, Firebird and Leo going lame in the 45/45km, 80/80km and 80km ER classes despite careful riding by Rachael Sargent, Leslie and Carrie-Anne. A good time was had by all and hopefully we'll do better next year!

June 2009

Bronze Medal in South Africa

On 6th June 2009 I picked up a bronze medal with Tricia Hirst, Sophie O'Hara Smith, Nicky Sherry, Helen Perry and Abi Taylor at the FEI South African Challenge. This 120km endurance race took place at Beaufort West in Western Province, 5 hours East of Cape Town. We all completed the course on borrowed horses at a speed just under 17kmph. Many thanks to all of the owners and the E.R.S.A organising committee for making the trip such a success. A personal thank you to Blue Chip Feed Balancer for providing Navy Blue poloshirts for the team and to the Civil Service Sports Club.

New edition to the Claridge Herd

On 18th June Ali Shaheen joined the Claridge herd at 2am. His mother Shahlua was a fabulous and professional mother and delivered him all on her own. Shaheen is Shahlua's fourth foal, third by R Ali Bey and second by A.I.

May 2009

Peter Claridge celebrates his 60th birthday with wife Jo and daughters Rachael & Amanda at the Oyster Shack Restaurant

April 2009

Blue Chip Prince Meliodas back on the FEI Circuit

After fracturing his tibia in 2008 following a freak road traffic accident Blue Chip Prince Meliodas picked up a 3rd place at the FEI 1* Haywood Oakes ride over the Easter weekend. Rachael and 'Mel' negotiated the 90km route at a speed of 19kmph against 17 other competitors.

March 2009

R.I.P Prince Merlin
(1977 - 2009)
The Perfect Gentleman

Pure Bred Arabian Stallion dies from old age.

Sired performance horses Prince Meliodas, Prince Miraz,
Prince Medine, Prince Monarch and many more.

Blue Chip Maaharbi upgrades to Open

After successfully completing the 32km class at the Minions Moorland Ride in 2008 and the 32km Wadebridge Ride & Blue Chip St Meubred's Ride in March & April 2009 Maaharbi (R Ali Bey x Maarhleen) upgraded to Open.

February 2009

Kernow Trail Filming Commences

http://www.bhsaccesscornwall.org.uk/RideUK.htm

Tinners Trail with Amanda Nicholson & Leo
(Land's End to Canonstown)

Kerrier Trail (Canonstown to South Wheal Frances)

Kerrier Trail with Rachael Sargent & Drummer
(South Wheal Frances to Blackwater)

January 2009

Prince Meliodas trials Epona Shoes