To help you keep track as to what has been added to the Whats On page, I have added Twitter. There is, however, a Twitter 'Bug' at the moment which prevents you from interacting with the widget, but they promise they are fixing it. The bug stops you clicking login or follow, but if you go to www.twitter.com, you can login in etc. Meantime you will see when I update the events page.
In the nearish future, the Whats on page will be sortable by date or event, but until then, I hope Twitter will make it easier. NB. My Twitter updates started 3 July 09, so shows added before that date, wont be showing on Twitter.Click to See Whats On page now
You may want to sign up to the e-petition to the Prime Minister to scrap plans for a horse tax at the following address: http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/ntht09/Deadline to sign up by: 09 December 2009. The Government wants to instigate a £10.00 annual ‘per horse’ tax on every horse owner in the UK. This tax is apparently for measures to be taken in case of an outbreak of a contagious disease.
Have you ever wanted to try western riding - then here’s your chance. Crystalwood Western Equitation, Mill Farm, Mill Lane, Credenhill, Hereford, HR4 7EJ are holding a clinic for beginners and those wanting a taster of western riding on Sunday 28th June. If you do not have your own horse, there will be limited slots available on western trained horses and if you do not have your own western saddle, we can offer the use of one for the day. If you wish to book a place or want to find out more, please
see Whats on page - 28 June
Defra are currently 'consulting' concerning the introduction of a tax on keeping horses. Owners will be required to pay around £10 per year for each horse to help fund a new independent body for animal health. Road shows are due to be held in various locations with the closest one to our regions being on 9 June at Stourport Manor Hotel, Stourport-on-Severn, 2-4.30pm. You have to register to attend by ring DEFRA on 020 7238 4953. You can find out more on the Horse and Hound website: www.horseandhound.co.uk
Desperately Wanted: A suitable carriage driving horse for Herefordshire’s RDA Carriage Driving Group. ' We need a genuine horse, about 14-15hh that has driven for a number of years with a quiet-ish, kind nature, either on loan or to buy'. Please contact: Lisa Millman, Group Organiser, Herefordshire RDA Carriage Driving Group. T: 07787813558, E: hayabusa@ereal.net
THE British Horse Society (BHS), British Equestrian Federation (BEF), British Driving Society (BDS) and H&H — on behalf of the entire horse industry — are petitioning for drivers of large horseboxes to be excluded from laws over compulsory and prohibitive rest periods.
In the 2 April issue, H&H reported how the UK body responsible for enforcing transport regulations, the Vehicle Operator Services Agency (VOSA) had effectively banned anyone with a full-time job from driving their HGV [over 7.5 tonne] lorry at weekends by strictly interpreting a European law.
Since 2006, large horseboxes have had to be fitted with a tachograph and HGV drivers required to keep records of driving time. Under EC Regulation 561/2006) drivers must take weekly rest periods of either 24 or 45 hours from any work — not just driving.
The horse industry reacted in outrage to the implication that any rider or parent of rider who has a completely unconnected job to their hobby is not legally be allowed yo drive their horses in a large horsebox for both days of every weekend.
An exception (derogation) to the EC regulation has already been made for the Territorial Army, and BHS chief executive Graham Cory has written twice to Geoff Hoon, Secretary of State for Transport, requesting a meeting to discuss the issue.
"There is such a disjuncture between the requirements of the regulation and the realities of our sport that we must urgently seek a derogation," said Mr Cory. "The more signatures on the petition, the stronger will be our hand in our discussions with UK ministers and Brussels."
As well as seeking a meeting with Mr Hoon, the horse industry group has launched a petition calling on the government to apply to the EC for a derogation for horsebox drivers. We also plan to ask legal experts to analyse the legislation, and galvanise support among MPs.
A number of politicians have already agreed to help lobby the government, including Deputy Speaker in the House of Commons, Sir Michael Lord; David Jones, the shadow minister for Wales; Martyn Jones, MP for Clwyd South; Carl Sargeant, AM for Alyn and Deeside and Conservative MEP for the West Midlands Philip Bradbourn.
The British Horse Society will launch its latest long distance route, The William Morgan Ride, on Friday (22 May) at the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel in Wales.
The route is the latest in a series of long-distance trails for riders, walkers and cyclists in Wales, and forms the penultimate stage of the Great Dragon Ride, which will enable riders to travel the length and breadth of Wales on horseback. It is scheduled for completion in 2010.
The route will be officially opened on Friday 22 May at the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel, Powys. Information on the route, including maps and horse-friendly accommodation, can be obtained from the BHS Access Department on 01926 707712.
BHS calls on National Audit Office to look at improving road safety for equestrians
The British Horse Society has questioned a recent report from the National Audit Office on improving road safety for vulnerable road users, which considers improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists but does not include equestrians.
Head of the National Audit Office, Tim Burr, said: “Making roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists is a key element in encouraging people to walk and cycle more. While their safety has improved generally, some are more vulnerable, such as child pedestrians from deprived areas.
“The Department for Transport needs to draw on its research programme and the lessons learned from the projects that it funds to find ways of improving safety, especially for groups most at risk.”
British Horse Society Director of Access, Safety and Welfare, Mark Weston, said: “Making roads safer for equestrians is a key element in encouraging people to ride more.
“To produce a report that fails to address the road safety concerns of equestrians is absurd and a wasted opportunity to make recommendations that would improve the safety of all vulnerable road users, not just pedestrians and cyclists.”
The BHS has asked when the National Audit Office will produce a report that looks at improving road safety for equestrians.
Details of The British Horse Society’s campaigns for equestrian access can be found at www.bhs.org.uk
We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends.
If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign.
The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE'
( In Case Of Emergency).
The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and Hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as 'ICE.'
For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference!
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