Events

Saturday 24th March 2012

The Cranmore Ride

Limited to 100 pre paid riders due to limited parking space. A great way to start the season.

11 miles of varied countryside including the quarries, lanes and bridleways. Also 3 mile lead-rein route.

The usual support team of photographer, loos and catering at the venue.

Start times 9.30-11.30; if you plan to take it really slowly, please start before 10.00 am.

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Tuesday 3rd April 2012

Thermal Imaging Demonstration and talk by Lindsay Cope

Thermal imaging can identify the physiological changes that occur in tissues when they are just under a state of stress - before major anatomical disruption occurs. Find out more about this silent, painless diagnostic tool.

Free to MBBA members. Non-members £2.00.

Venue: The Thatched Cottage, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5QF. Starts at 7:30pm.

Sunday 22nd April 2012

Visit behind the scenes at Wincanton Race Course

Visit behind the scenes at Wincanton Race Course before racing later in the day.

Members and one guest only.

Booking 01749 831276.

Tuesday 5th June 2012

Visit to Sarah Fisher at Tilley Farm, Radstock

Sarah has once again invited MBBA to join her to learn more about her unique and famous methods. A very special evening with a popular celebrity.

Starts at 7pm.

Tuesday 7th February 2012

Communication versus Control

On Tuesday 7th Feb at 7.30pm you will be able to find out how your horse reads you and why he reacts or not (!) to your aids.

Pat Burrough from Divoky Riding School will explain how primitive instinct programmes your horse to act in a certain way and how to manage these responses in your favour. Clear communication is the key as horses work in the ‘now’ without imagination.

A fascinating and enlightening evening is promised. This talk is open to all so do bring your friends, however there will be a small charge of £2.00 for non-MBBA members.

Venue: The Thatched Cottage, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5QF. Starts at 7:30pm.

MBBA Quiz Night

Every January, MBBA starts the year with our popular quiz night, organised by Lynda le Ray. We invite the Carriage Drivers to join us at this event and it is always an entertaining and fairly rowdy evening with excellent questions covering a vast range of subjects.

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MBBA Annual General Meeting

MBBA AGM followed by a talk on paddock maintenance for the horse owner.

7.00pm AGM, 7.30pm Talk

New Venue: The Thatched Cottage, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5QF

The Great Greenscombe Ride

Near Bruton, BA10 0QJ. Optional jumps, 12, 6 and 3 mile routes through wonderful countryside offering a variety of experiences to satisfy all riders.

Huge parking field, photographer, refreshments and loos. Cyclists very welcome.

The Glastonbury Festival Fun Ride

A unique opportunity to ride and be photographed in the world-famous Festival Site courtesy of Michael Eavis CBE, Sunday 25th September.

12 mile-route passes through farmland, woods and bridlepaths.

3-mile lead-rein route also available Mountain bikers welcome.

Tuck wagon, Photographer and loos.

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Visit to World Horse Welfare

Visit to World Horse Welfare at Somerton.

Please book 01749 831276. Click here for further details about this event.

Confidence-giving clinic and demonstration at Kingfisher indoor school

Take part in calming Tai Chi, with expert Mimi Raad, learn a number of preparatory exercises everyone should do before leaving the yard with instructor Kelly Johnson and then watch the nervous become the brave!!

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The Faulkland Ride

13-mile route through farmland, lanes and woodlands, 3-mile leading-rein route, aAlso suitable for young horses or those enjoying their first fun ride. Cyclists welcome.

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How To Fall Off Your Horse!

Interactive clinic with martial arts trainer at indoor school Kingfisher Equestrian.

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