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Ludlow Endurance Ride 2011

14th July 2011

Endurance GB’s annual Ludlow ride, supported this year by Dengie, attracted 160 entries over the two days, with riding distances from 30km to 100km .

The ride had something for everyone, with classes from 30km, supported by many local riders who took part in the pleasure ride, to the more competitive international riders who competed in the longer distances, including the 100km class.

This year, the route left the racecourse and headed North through Nortoncamp, and on through to Culmington, before wending its way up onto Wenlock Edge via Diddlebury Common. The beautiful Wilderhope Manor and Farm provided an idyllic setting for the longer-distance riders to go through a vet gate, before continuing over National Trust land, almost to Much Wenlock, before turning to start on their return.

The 100km class was won by Janice Cockley-Adams riding Roxane Du Bout Monde, and the 80km, for the second consecutive year, by Ken Mapp riding C.A.A Labib.

This year, the ride had additional trophies for the riders to compete. The Diddlebury Dash, for riders who were competing both days in the 40km class on the same horse, was won by Camilla Mascall riding Stagborough Eliza. Also, the Mytton Way Team Challenge for four riders entering any of the classes over the two days (three of which had to successfully complete their ride). The competition not only brought riders together from different areas to compete as a team, but prompted great creativity when it came to deciding the names of the teams! The winning team was The Cheshire Babes, hotly pursued in second place by Barefoot and Bootyfull.

Every competitor received a Dengie Goody Bucket, samples and Dengie feed vouchers and the winners also received additional Dengie feed vouchers. The winning team were presented with individual framed photographs donated by Saunders Photography.

100k ER:
1st place: Janice Cockley-Adams riding Roxane Du Bout Monde. 11.32kph

80k ER:
1st place: Ken Mapp riding C.A.A Labib. 11.94 kph
2nd place: Helen Newton riding Ley Lader. 11.94 kph (see picture)

The Diddlebury Dash:
1st place: Camilla Mascall riding Stagborough Eliza
2nd place: Lesley List riding Radwaan
3rd place: Michelle Fox riding Mouse

The Mytton Way Team Challenge:
1st place: The Cheshire Babes
Sally Mellor riding Halim El Shakian
Katy Mellor riding Angelina Ginny
Sue Higgins riding Aberllwyds Another Rose
Claire Pilkington riding Aberllwyd Prince Elky

2nd place: Barefoot and Bootyfull
Heather Evans riding Swallow
Angela Corner riding Consider Me
Helen Newton riding Ley Lader
Shani Meintjes riding Hg Hero

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or photographs call Judith Taylor 07765 058070

Endurance GB The Competitive Long Distance Horse Riding Society for England and Wales
"Our mission is to promote and enhance the sport of Endurance (Competitive Long Distance) Riding within the United Kingdom, by providing competition, training and development opportunities that will appeal to all levels of rider from beginner to world class winner.”
www.endurancegb.co.uk

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