Surrey Farmers Drag Point to Point

Despite a couple of minor setbacks (Sam was busy and Sarah was poorly) we still managed to rustle up a representative at the Godstone P2P. Laura, or as she shall now be known, 'Johnny on the spot', not only turned up to man the stand, she even presented a prize!

Laura (pictured) reports:

"The meeting was really well attended and a good time was had by all.

"The first race was won by David Robinson, who at 66 is the oldest licensed jockey in Britain, on Bee An Bee, who is also trained by David.

"The Horsemart Intermediate race had nine runners was won by the favourite Nick Pearce on Merry Vic, who ran a fantastic race.

"It was a great day, and the weather, I am thankful to say, was superb!"

Be safe on the roads

There has been talk on our forum (http://www.horsemart.co.uk/forum) recently about road safety - not just about riders being aware of motorists, but also making drivers aware of riders who have to take their horses on busy roads.

The Department for Transport has published a leaflet that addresses this, in conjunction with the BHS, as part of their Think! campaign. You can downlaod them for free from http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/campaigns/horsesense/

horsesense.htm.

Point-to-point at Godstone

This Sunday, 10th Feb, at Godstone in Surrey, we'll be attending the Mid-Surrey Farmers Drag Point-to-point.

Not only will we have a stand, we're also sponsoring the fifth race - the Intermediate, which runs at 2.50pm.

The first official race is at 12:30pm, but there are pony races before that. So if you want to enjoy a fantastic day out, with the added bonus of meeting us (!), why not come along?

Meet the team

We popped down to Plumpton Agricultural College recently to have our piccies taken for the magazine. And what a lovely-looking bunch we all are, despite some being more camera-shy than others!

Despite the grey clouds that threatened a downpour, we remained dry, if slightly chilly, for the time we were there. And as is the way with these things, just as we were leaving, the sun came out...

Hello all my friends, how are you? What have you been up to? I can not believe that the ground has now dried out so quickly. It is so not far mum has me on a diet and now the grass growth has slowed right down so I can not top up there. Is anyone else been placed on a diet? It is so not fair, I like my grub. Things are that bad that I actually look forward to my owner arriving in the morning as I know she'll give me some food.

To think just a couple of weeks ago many shows were cancelled, next thing we know our owners will have to stop competing due to the hard ground!

Actually in the terrible case of foot and mouth if it spreads then many shows will have to be cancelled again. It really is not a good year for show centres, I feel so sorry for them and feel many will feel a serious pull on their purse strings. Everyone keep their hooves, paws and fingers crossed that it has been contained.

If foot and mouth is contained and we receive no more torrential rain, what are you guys planning for the next couple of months? Think my mum intends to take me to some sponsored rides, SJ, XC and ODE. I have even heard talk on the yard that I may try my hoof at hunting! Wow that would be great, charging around the open countryside.

Anyway please keep me posted