Someone on our yard found out about a local riding club that had been looking for teams to represent it in a winter league and really raise its profile - Bedlington, Blyth & District.
Although the club had been around for a number of years, there hadn't been much activity in recent years, and the committee was looking to change this. This year alone they have run a series of local competitions, with a high number of entrants, they've run training sessions, social events, as well as increasing their member base.
We thought it would be a great opportunity to be part of a team, and it would really help keep motivation through the winter. Great news came when we'd made it onto their team with three other members - Team Shooting Stars!
This Sunday was our first event, when we ventured down Durham, along with the other members (& many others for support) to represent the club in a Winter League - this was the show jumping leg.
There were 23 other senior teams there, from all over the area - as far south as Yarm, up to the Borders & as far west as Cumbria!
Thomas and I were first up. We warmed up nicely, and had a positive round, just clipping 3 as we went. However, our second round a little later proved much more successful, just having an unlucky knock for 4 faults, but finishing with one of the fastest times in the seniors!
The best part of the day was when we all realised we'd come a very respectable SECOND PLACE!! The club was thrilled to bit and is looking forward to entering the team into many more legs of the winter league.
Here's a few shots from the day:
To find out more details on the Bedlington, Blyth & District riding club, you can visit: BBDRC Website
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