Tuesday, 23 June 2015

SUMMER NEWSLETTER

Get Set for the SEIB Trailblazers Championships!

Bringing you the latest news and information on the big event.

With schedule packs out, don't miss the close of entries on Tuesday 30 June!



Whether it is your first or fifteenth time at the SEIB Trailblazers Championship it is a very exciting time for all.  Riders have worked incredibly hard to qualify for their well deserved places at the Championship and we will all be looking forward to a wonderful time at Stoneleigh.

This year we are very much looking forward to the new “Master class in the Park”.  Adam Kemp, top international trainer will present the dressage master class on Friday evening 17 July. Meanwhile, Geoff Billington will present the show jumping master class on the Friday 24 July in his own inevitable style! The Master Classes will be free to watch for everyone at the championships.

More Championships information on our website at www.trailblazerschampionships.com

Prepare for Trailblazers Championships

Preparation is key to success at any event, and when the nerves kick in you can take reassurance from the fact that you have done everything you can and you are ready to compete and hopefully win! 

You have already spent a good deal of time and effort getting qualified for the finals, so good preparation will help to ensure that you remain calm and enjoy the whole experience as well as putting in your best performance.  Check out our tips to ensure you are ready for the championships, and download our handy packing check list
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Getting Results with Billy Twomey

Olympic rider Billy Twomey is currently ranked in the top 100 riders in the Longines World Rankings.  Billy has had great success with horses including Tinka’s Serenade, Diaghilev, Royal Du Rouet and Aminko.  He gives us his top pointers for success in a Championship environment. 
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Wow the Judges with Tips from Gareth Hughes

Team silver and bronze dressage medallist, Gareth Hughes very kindly gave us some tips for riders heading to the SEIB Trailblazers Dressage Championships.


Gareth has a lifetime of experience competing at top level dressage and along with Jane Brewers horse, Dv Stenkjers Nadonna represented Britain at the FEI European Dressage Championships in 2013 to take the team bronze medal and in 2014 the pair again represented Britain, this time to take the silver medal at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.Read more...




Turn your horse into a show ring superstar 

Leading show rider Lynn Russell offers some great top tips for grooming and getting the best out of your products to have your horse looking gleaming and ready for the show ring.





Horsebox or trailer, SEIB Insurance have it covered.
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Preparation is key to back health for horse and rider with Solution Saddles
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Snowflake - Performance in Equestrian Bedding
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Thursday, 30 April 2015

SPRING NEWSLETTER

Spring time, Show time!

Second round qualifiers well under way

As we move into Spring, the second round qualifiers are well under way and we are delighted that so many competitors have already secured their place at the Championships. There are still plenty of second round competitions to go to, so don't hesitate to get your Trailblazers membership and enter your second round qualifiers.  More details on our website HERE.



Exciting Future for Trailblazers Championships


Norman Bargh, a founder Director of the Trailblazer Championships and fellow Director, Wilf Hobson confirmed last December that they were delighted to be passing the reins over for Trailblazers to Kelvin Bywater and the team from Show Direct. Norman has agreed to remain as an adviser for the Trailblazers Championships.
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Trailblazers Championship Finals 2015

After becoming involved with Trailblazers last December we have been busy getting to know some of the members and working on the 2015 Championship Finals. Preparations are well advanced and you can read more about our plans for the dressage, show jumping, showing and combined training finals.
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Master Class in the Park!

At the end of a day's competition, bring your seat, maybe grab a drink or something to eat, and sit back to enjoy a master class by dressage expert, Adam Kemp, or show jumping personality, Geoff Billington.  
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Geoff Billington

Championship Goody Bags

We are also delighted to confirm that every competitor will receive a Championship goody bag from the Secretary's office.
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TOP TIPS 



Get some top showing tips from Katie Jerram.
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Turnout Tips with Alan Davies - International Travelling Groom to Carl Hester & stylist to the stars Valegro and Nip Tuck, and NETTEX.
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Animal Manipulation expert, Nikki Routledge, gives advice on keeping your horse happy and in good health for forthcoming competitions.
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Thursday, 19 June 2014

Latest Newsletter June 2014

IN OUR LATEST FEATURE PACKED NEWSLETTER

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD JUNE 2014 NEWSLETTER (pdf)

Entries Close Soon…!

The closing dates for entries are:
Showjumping, Combined Training and Dressage - Tuesday 8th July
Showing - Friday 11th July
RoR Classes as per Trailblazers Discipline
Ways to Enter: By post with payment by cheque By post with payment by credit card – please telephone with your card details Online via the new Horse Monkey entry system – a service charge is made by Horse Monkey for entries online.

Visit Our How to Enter page for details

Stoneleigh

  • Next Stop, Stoneleigh!
  • How to prepare for the finals
  • Championship checklist

Top rider tips

  • Show your horse like a Professional - Lynn Russell
  • WHAT IS THE DRESSAGE JUDGE LOOKING FOR? - Caroline Tupling
  • JUMP THE BEST ROUND YOU CAN, AND LAP UP THE ATMOSPHERE - Val Attenborough

Plus

  • ROR News
  • Horse care and Insurance advice

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Latest Newsletter

  
  

Happy New Year to you all

We are now on Facebook!
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New on our Website Trailblazers Centre Map
Find all of the Trailblazers Centres on our NEW Google Map. View the Disciplines they run, their Contact Details and dates of 1st and 2nd rounds.
   


Sunday, 8 December 2013

December Newsletter

Trailblazers Magazine December 2013 (pdf)

This issue contains:-
IS YOUR SADDLE PERFORMING PROPERLY?

THE CENTRE THAT HAS IT ALL - Hargate Arena in Derbyshire

WHAT IF THERE’S AN ACCIDENT WHEN I’M GIVING A FRIEND’S HORSE A LIFT?

TOP RIDER TIPS from International dressage rider Lucy Cartwright

Saturday, 16 November 2013

New Centre in Derbyshire - Speetley Equestrian Centre Ltd

Welcome to our newest centre, Speetly Equestrian Centre Ltd, Nitticar Farm, Rotherham Road,   Barlborough, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 4TQ.  The centre will be running Show Jumping, Dressage, and Combined Training.  Dates coming soon.