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2011

2012 SHOWS - GOOD NEWS AND BAD
Hilli Britton has heard from the organizers of the Heathfield Show who confirm that both In Hand and Ridden CB classes will be included in the schedule for 2012. This year the premier one day agricultural show in the south east included just an in hand Cleveland Bay class. The level of support clearly impressed the show committee and demonstrates the importance of numbers in gaining recognition for breed classes.
  Sadly, the good news from Heathfield has been overshadowed by cancellation of the 2012 Oxfordshire County and Thame Show. Although clashes with the Olympics may have had an effect, huge financial losses in 2011 are likely to be the main cause. Following the successful lobbying to include CBs in the 2011 programme, we had every expectation that Thame might become a regular supporter of Cleveland Bays. The location, just off the M40, gave the show particular appeal to members in the south and central areas. To learn more click on this BBC News link suggested by Pamela Shipley. For reports on both the Thame and Heathfield shows in 2011 go to our Cleveland World section.

'OF THE HORSES OF QUEENS'
It always seems a little strange to discover that citizens of a republic are often fascinated by royal connections. So it is in France that when people hear about the Cleveland Bay they associate the breed with Her Majesty The Queen, long time Patron of the CBHS. This may have been one of the reasons a French regional television company descended on the stud farm run by CB enthusiast Zoe Woods near to Angers. They concentrated first on the Clevelands and then discovered that Zoe also had Shagya Arabs, another rare breed with a royal link. The Shagya was a favourite of the Empress Elizabet of Austria and Queen of Hungary. The crew from Le Mans TV shot about two hours of footage, including interview and the horses shown by trainer Eric Flaichaire. The recording was distilled down to a mere few minutes. Sadly this meant that some lovely shots of Afondale Highlander (Arthur) cantering and Beamish Rosemary doing some excellent leg yielding were not included. You can see part of the broadcast, which was transmitted on 2nd November and featuring two breeds of horses, “both Royal and Rare”, by clicking here.

FIRST TIME OUT

For his first taste of hunting, Cholderton Janus was taken by owner Jo Strange for a day out with the South Downs Bloodhounds in October. Janus is by Cholderton Cacus out of Ch. Zinnia.

Photo courtesy of Sharon Thayer of Sharontphotography

RARE FUNDRAISING
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust has discovered a novel way to boost income. Hundreds of High Street and On-line retailers have joined a scheme called 'Give as you Live', which is designed to donate money to charities. Now the RBST is asking its members to sign up and nominate the Trust as their preferred charity. For every pound spent on-line, participating retailers will donate 2.5% to the RBST. It is estimated that if all the members joined, benefits could amount to £100,000 a year.

'AMERICA' JACK WELFORD TROPHY
The Cleveland Bay Horse Society has this year awarded the prestigious prize posthumously to the late Sue Bulmer. The award, made at the Annual Dinner in Harrogate on 1st October, was in recognition of Sue's dedication over many years managing the Society's Performance Scheme. The trophy was handed to Sue's husband Kevin Bulmer by outgoing President Liz Worthy.

'OVER THE MOON' AT PART BRED SUCCESSES
Jane Moore's Jemoon Stud is celebrating two recent successes. At the Hickstead Royal International Horse Show, Jemoon Starcatcher was declared Reserve Champion Small Hunter. He is the first foal out of Jane's part-bred mare Poppys Moon by her late SHB stallion Dow Jones. In the same week, Jemoon Flying Officer won his test at the BYRDS Home International at Rowallan 26-27 July. He is the second foal out of Poppys Moon and is by the Jemoon shb stallion Arms And The Man. Not surprisingly, Jane was 'over the moon' at Poppys' achievement!