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Competitions / Giveaways

There are four fantastic competitions to enter.
 
There are a pair of tickets to the British Jumping Derby Meeting
on 28 June at Hickstead up for grabs!
 
and
 
Tickets to see top US horse trainer Mark Rashid at one of his UK clinics. Mark is renowned for his gentle approach to problem solving from the horse’s point of view.
 
and
 
Tickets to see Horses Inside Out Lecture Demonstration on 30 May
 
and
  
You could be the lucky winner of a pair of tickets to the 2008 Parelli UK Celebration at the NEC, Birmingham 9 & 10 August.
 
Please scroll down the page to find out more or click on the blue highlighted text above.

The Competition to win 2 tickets to see Franklin Levinson on his UK tour showcasing his inspiring 'Training Through Trust' principles and techniques has now closed.
 
Congratulations to Helen Roddis from Peterborough the lucky winner of the Franklin Levinson tickets.
 
If you are still interested in attending one of Franklin’s events you can find information posted on the National Horse and Pony Network’s website in the What’s On section. Click Here to visit the What's On page.
 
For ticket & participant details please contact: UK Co-ordinator: Karen Fullbrook on telephone 01252 877839 or 07836 322555 or e-mail: Equessence@aol.com 
For more information about the events you can download Franklin's poster by clicking here
Or to find out more about Franklin please Click Here to visit his website.  
 
To make sure you don't miss out on future competitions and giveaways join as a network member and receive e-mail alerts. It is FREE to join the network. 

 

Win tickets to the Hickstead British Jumping Derby Meeting!

 

The National Horse and Pony Network and Hickstead have joined together to offer you the fantastic opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the British Jumping Derby Meeting for Saturday 28 June 2008.

 

Competition Terms and Conditions The first correct answer drawn from the bag will win the prize. The Judge’s decision is final. Excludes employees of Hickstead, the publisher and associated agencies. Prizes are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. No prize alternative available.
Closing date for entry into the competition is 31 May 2008.

 

Hickstead Question: Who won the DFS Derby in 2007?

Top tip - why not read more about the Hickstead British Jumping Derby Meeting as you may find the answer to the question tucked away there 

 

To find out more about the Hickstead British Jumping Derby Meeting and how to enter the competition please Click Here.
To enter the competition Click Here and complete the entry form.  
Or e-mail horseandpony@tiscali.co.uk with your name, postal address including postcode, telephone number and the answer to the question
 
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Win Tickets to see top US horse trainer Mark Rashid at one of his UK clinics. First prize is a pair of tickets. Second prize is a single ticket. Mark is renowned for his gentle approach to problem solving from the horse’s point of view.
 
Competition Terms and Conditions The first correct answer drawn from the bag will win the first prize of two tickets. The second correct answer drawn from the bag will win the second prize of a single ticket. The Judge’s decision is final. Excludes employees of Mark Rashid, the publisher and associated agencies. Prizes are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. No prize alternative available. The prize is for tickets to see Mark for one day at one of the clinics.
Closing date for entry into the competition is 20 June 2008.

 

Competition Question: Mark Rashid trains in a Japanese martial art and applies the principles of this art to his teaching and horsemanship, what is the name of this martial art?

Top tip - why not read more about Mark Rashid as you may find the answer to the question tucked away there 

 

To find out more about Mark Rashid's Clinicsand how to enter the competition please Click Here.
To enter the competition Click Here and complete the entry form.
 Or e-mail horseandpony@tiscali.co.uk with your name, postal address including postcode, telephone number and the answer to the question
 
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Win Tickets to Horses Inside Out. There are a pair of tickets up for grabs for a Lecture Demonstration at West Wilts Equestrian Centre on

Friday 30 May 7.00.pm.
 
Competition Terms and Conditions The first correct answer drawn from the bag will win the  prize of two tickets. The Judge’s decision is final. Excludes employees of Horses Inside Out, the publisher and associated agencies. Prizes are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. No prize alternative available. The prize is for tickets to see Horses Inside Out on 30 May 2008.
 
Closing date for entry into the competition is 16 May 2008.
 
To find out more about Horses Inside Outand how to enter the competition please Click Here.
To enter the competition Click Here and complete the entry form.
 Or e-mail horseandpony@tiscali.co.uk with your name, postal address including postcode and telephone number. 
 
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You could be the lucky winner of a pair of tickets to the 2008 Parelli UK Celebration at the NEC, Birmingham

Do you want to see Pat and Linda Parelli, the leaders in Natural Horsemanship in the UK in 2008?

 Here’s your chance.

The National Horse and Pony Network have teamed up with Parelli to offer one lucky winner a pair of tickets to join in the fun and the learning at the NEC, Birmingham, August 9 and 10.

 
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Competition Terms and Conditions The first correct answer drawn from the bag will win the  prize of two tickets. The Judge’s decision is final. Excludes employees of Parelli, the publisher and associated agencies. Prizes are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. No prize alternative available. The prize is for tickets to see Parelli.
 
Closing date for entry into the competition is 20 July 2008.
 
To find out more about Parelli and how to enter the competition please Click Here.
To enter the competition Click Here and complete the entry form.
 Or e-mail horseandpony@tiscali.co.uk with your name, postal address including postcode and telephone number. 
 

   
 Hickstead British Jumping Derby Meeting

Thursday 26 – 29 June 2008

The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead

 

Hickstead is world famous for show jumping, and the British Jumping Derby Meeting remains one of the highlights of the British Equestrian Calendar as it approaches its 50th year! Over 15,000 spectators flock to our Sussex showground every year on Derby Day itself, to watch first hand the human and equine stars of the show jumping world battle the formidable course, including of course the famous Derby Bank.

 
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“The DFS Derby is one of those events a bit like the Grand National where its not just the runners and riders that make the headlines but the course itself. Its an iconic show jumping contest, the like of which you won’t find anywhere else in the world, no other course asks this much of a test of horse and rider and no other course creates this type of drama.” Clare Balding, BBC Sport Presenter.

 
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In 2007 Geoff Billington won the derby on Cassabacchus in fantastic style.

 

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In addition to the course of which BBC Sport says “forget about the 28 fences that Grand National runners have to leap over at Aintree – these are child’s play when compared to Hickstead’s monsters”.

 

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The British Jumping Derby Meeting hosts a full range of junior and senior national show jumping classes, with something for nearly every calibre of affiliated rider. As well as this, the many showing qualifiers we host for the Horse of the Year Show, and Hickstead’s famous Mini Challenge must not be overlooked. In short, the British Jumping Derby Meeting showcases equestrian talent from nearly every age and ability, and is a must for any horse-lover!

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There is more to Hickstead though than just the Derby – there are a range of exciting events taking place these include:-
  • The Longines Royal International Horse Show on 22 – 27 July 2008
  • The National Schools and Pony Club Jumping Championships 6 August 2008
  • And dressage at Hickstead!

The only difficulty is choosing on which day to come!

 

One thing that can be guaranteed is that you will find something at Hickstead for every horse lover, whether its jumping, showing, dressage, eventing, driving or polo that particularly enthrals you...and for those members of the family who are slightly less 'equinely-inclined' don't panic....there are literally hundreds of shops for the girls to get lost in...and countless bars, restaurants and amusements for the boys to wait for the girls in!

 

For more information on any aspect of the show or for ticket information please click here to visit Hickstead's website or call 01273 834 315 for more information.

 
To enter the competition Click Here and complete the entry form.  
Or e-mail horseandpony@tiscali.co.uk with your name, postal address including postcode, telephone number and the answer to the question
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See Mark Rashid at one of his UK Clinics
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Many thanks to Viola Ehrenheim for the picture
 
Mark Rashid Clinics July 2008

7 – 9 July Shuttleworth Equestrian College, Bedfordshire

11 – 13 July Hoplands Equestrian Centre, Hampshire

15 – 17 July Westfield Park Equestrian Centre, South Yorkshire

19 – 21 July Kingswood Equestrian Centre, West Midlands

 

Join top US horse trainer Mark Rashid at one of four 3-day clinics across the UK.  Mark is author of 6 books and renowned for his gentle approach to problem solving from the horse’s point of view.

 
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 Many thanks to Viola Ehrenheim for the picture
 

American horseman, author and clinician Mark Rashid strives to work with horses in a way that preserves those essential parts of their nature: their power, their sensitivity, their subtlety and their desire to get along. Mark grew up under the tutelage of a wizened old horseman in the American Midwest, whose principles still form the foundation for the work he does today. Additionally, Mark Rashid studies and trains in the Japanese martial art of Aikido (which translated, means way of harmony), and incorporates the ideologies practiced in Aikido into his work with his horses and his students.

 
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 Many thanks to Viola Ehrenheim for the picture
 

Mark has been visiting the UK to work with students and their horses since 1999. Many may be familiar with his books, Considering the Horse, A Good Horse is Never a Bad Colour, Horses Never Lie, Life Lessons from a Ranch Horse, Horsemanship Through Life and Big Horses, Good Dogs and Straight Fences.  Not only a quiet, humble, and respectful person and horseman, Mark is also an outstanding and patient teacher. Both riders and spectators greatly benefit from his very interactive approach that involves everyone in discussions and activities.  He has no set agenda for each student and encourages the student to work with him on what they feel is most important for them and their horse.

 
Dr. David Siemens, one of the top equine chiropractors in the US, travels with Mark to his UK clinics.  He will be helping horses which have physical issues that may be contributing to training issues.

 

For more information about Mark Rashid please visit his website by clicking here.

 
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Clinic format
Each clinic will be 3 days long and will start at 9am and finish at approximately 6pm.  We will be working with a different clinic format this year, Mark will work with four riders in the morning and another four in the afternoon.  This means that riders will still have approximately an hour with Mark but split into smaller sessions with the opportunity to practice under the supervision of Mark’s full time assistant and another student instructor. Riders will have the opportunity to ride for up to four hours if they wish to but can take as many breaks within that time as they want.

 

Spectators will not be left out at all during any of these sessions.  Mark encourages everyone to participate and there is always a very relaxed and open atmosphere where all are welcome to ask questions.  There will also be a session where all spectators and riders alike will be working together in the arena to experiment with exercises in energy flow and mental intention.

 

Spectator tickets

Tickets bought in advance before 31/3/08 £35/day

Tickets bought in advance after 31/3/08 £40/day

Tickets for full 3 day clinic bought in advance £100

 

For more details about the clinics you can download an information sheet and booking form by clicking here. Or please contact Amanda Barton via e-mail at Amanda@amandabarton.com or telephone Amanda on 01590 622393/07710 042540

 

To enter the competition Click Here and complete the entry form.  
Or e-mail horseandpony@tiscali.co.uk with your name, postal address including postcode, telephone number and the answer to the question.
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Horses Inside Out

 

Lecture Demonstration at West Wilts Equestrian Centre

Friday 30 May 7.00.pm

How The Horse Moves.

An Anatomical Preparation for Action

Tickets  £20

Available from 01159212648 or 01285640227
 
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Horses Inside Out is an organisation giving lecture demonstrations to riders of all levels. The lectures focus on how, by understanding the anatomy and physiology of our horses, we can improve performance, and reduce the risk of injury.

The lectures are given by Gillian Higgins, a well respected Sports and Remedial Therapist based in Cirencester. In the course of her work Gillian identified that many riders could benefit from a deeper understanding of, ‘How the horse works’
 
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At a Horses Inside Out demonstration, the muscular skeletal system will be explained and you will be shown with the help of actual bones, the relevance of the muscular skeletal system to the training of the horse.
 

Following a short break, you will then be shown how the horse moves on the flat and over jumps.

The demonstrations are interactive and there is the opportunity to ask questions.
For more information please visit the Horses Inside Out website by Clicking Here.    

 

Horses Inside Out current lecture programme can be found on the website. Lectures are being continually added so keep a look out for one in your region.
 
To enter the competition Click Here and complete the entry form.  
Or e-mail horseandpony@tiscali.co.uk with your name, postal address including postcode and telephone number. 
Click Here to return to the top of the page.
 

Parelli
 
You could be the lucky winner of a pair of tickets to the 2008 Parelli UK Celebration at the NEC, Birmingham. Do you want to see Pat and Linda Parelli, the leaders in Natural Horsemanship in the UK in 2008? Here’s your chance.

 

The National Horse and Pony Network have teamed up with Parelli to offer one lucky winner a pair of tickets to join in the fun and the learning at the NEC, Birmingham, August 9 and 10.

 
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Pat and Linda Parelli are known throughout the world for their Natural Horsemanship skills that have transformed the lives of so many horse lovers. The 2008 Parelli Celebration includes a whole new programme that will help you in your quest to achieve a greater understanding of your horse and a bond that you may never have considered possible.

 

Become a part of the celebrations at the NEC and everything you’ve dreamed of and want to do with your horse can become a reality with help from the inspirational worldwide leaders of Natural Horsemanship. This two day spectacular will help you learn the key to success with horses and is guaranteed to change your life.

 
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The two day programme includes a feast of entertainment and learning from Pat and Linda.

In session one Pat will take a horse that has lost its confidence jumping and when he has not previously worked with and show the audience how to develop its confidence.

Linda will then cover Horsenality working with a left brain introverted horse and the rider, showing how to get the horse more motivated and energized using psychology.

During a spectacular liberty section Pat and members of the Super Savvy Team will entertain and enthral. The second day will include a session on building bravery, a fluidity makeover with Linda and having fun the Parelli way to round off what is sure to be a brilliant two days of Natural Horsemanship.

 

To book tickets telephone 0871 945 6000 or visit the Ticket Factory website by Clicking Here.  

 

To find out more about Parelli Natural Horsemanship telephone 0800 0234 813 or to visit the Parelli website Click Here.
 
To enter the Parelli competition please Click Here to complete the on-line entry form.
Or e-mail horseandpony@tiscali.co.uk sending us your name, address, post code, and telephone number and mark in subject field Parelli competiton.
 
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Competition Entry Form 
To enter the Hickstead and or or Mark Rashid and or Horses Inside Out and or Parelli Competition(s) please complete the competition entry form below.  Or e-mail horseandpony@tiscali.co.uk - please state which competition(s) you wish to enter and provide the following information: your name, postal address including postcode, telephone number and the answer to the question(s).
 

Hickstead Question: Who won the DFS Derby in 2007? Closing date is 31 May 2008. For more information about Hickstead's Show Jumping Derby Meeting Click Here

 

Mark's Question: Mark Rashid trains in a Japanese martial art and applies the principles of this art to his teaching and horsemanship, what is the name of this martial art? Closing date is 20 June 2008. For more information about Mark Rashid Click Here

 
Horses Inside Out Closing Date is 16 May 2008. For more information about Horses Inside Out Click Here
 
Parelli Closing Date is 20 July 2008. For more information about Parelli Click Here.
 
Competition Entry Form
Which Competition(s) Do You Want to Enter? Hickstead Derby Meeting
Mark Rashid's Clinic
Horses Inside Out
Parelli
Your Full Name
Postal Address Including Post Code
Telephone Number
E-mail Address
Answer to Competition(s) Question(s)
Do You Want to Join The Network?
Do You Own Horses / Ponies
 
Good Luck!
The information you provide in the competition entry form will be held by the National Horse and Pony Network and not shared with external organisations.  The winner of each of the prize draws will be contacted by the National Horse and Pony Network to gain permission for their details to passed over to Hickstead or Mark Rashid or Horses Inside Out or Parelli.  
 
Competition Terms and Conditions The first correct answer drawn from the bag will win the prize. The Judge’s decision is final. Excludes employees of Hickstead, Mark Rashid, Horses Inside Out, and Parelli, the publisher and associated agencies. Prizes are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. No prize alternative available.
 
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