Durham and Teesside Group of EGB

From Nikki Pearson - Secretary of the Cumbria Group

We are trying to raise money for Kentucky with an Auction of Promises, we have some super lots but a limited number of members so want to invite other EGB members to bid if they would like to.

The Auction is taking place on the evening of the Ravenstonedale Pleasure Ride on the 19th June. If you are not able to attend but would like to enter a bid then please send details of the lot number you want, your opening bid and your maximum bid to Ros at rosdenby@googlemail.com . You will then be entered into the bidding (anonymously if you wish) at the appropriate time. Your bid will be managed by an independent person who ensure that you pay no more than £5 more than the top bid to secure the lot for you (within your upper limit). For example if your opening bid is £10 and your max bid is £25 and the lot starts at £5, your bid of £10 will be entered, if other bids come in and stop at £18, your bid of £23 will be made, if no more bids are made then the item will be knocked down to you at £23. This is the amount you will then be asked to pay for your item. You will be contacted after the event if you have been sucessful to arrange for payment.

A list of the 11 lots is as follows:

Auction of Promises

Kentucky Series Ride Weekend - Ravenstonedale

To take place at the evening event on 19th June 2010

All money raised from the auction will go towards sending the British National Endurance Squad to the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky in September 2010

Lot 1 - A days hunting with the Cumberland Foxhounds, bring your own horse for a day with the Cumberland at either a Saturday or Wednesday meet during the 2010/11 season. Your cap will be paid for you, and you will be accompanied throughout the day to ensure you do no get left behind, weather and sport can not be guaranteed but the company will be convivial and friendly. Date to be agreed by mutual consent - donated by Nikki Pearson

Lot 2 - A masterclass on using a GPS, you will spend a half day learning how to make the best use of your GPS equipment and at a mutually agreed group pleasure ride you will be accompanied by Ros who will demonstrate how your GPS can assist you to navigate a route - donated by Ros Denby

Lot 3 - A seasons mentoring by Rachael Claridge. Rachael is an international endurance rider and member of the GB Senior Squad, currently in training for the WEG at Kentucky in September. She is willing to provide someone with mentoring for the whole of next season, providing support and advice by phone, text and email from her base in the South West. - donated by Rachael Claridge. www.rachaelclaridge.com

Lot 4 - A pamper session for your horse at Pine Lodge (nr. Penrith). Warm your horse up on the indoor walker, swim him in the equestrian purpose built pool and dry him off in the solarium. Also available a session with the Equissage, if you horse accepts it – donated by Pine Lodge Equine Services

Lot 5 - 10 items PAT tested. With paperwork and stickers, suit someone with a business such as a holiday rent, or someone wanting to sell 2nd hand electrical items – donated by Sally Flatman, Electrician.

Lot 6 - A complete valet and service of your trailer, carried out at your venue at mutually convenient time by a qualified mechanic. Valid for 12 months from date of Auction restricted to 50 miles radius from Egremont – donated by Vicky Stabler and Shane Rogers

Lot 7 - A copy of the book “Drinking the Wind”, the story of a lone rider and horse and their journey coast to coast across Scotland, with a personal dedication hand written by the author – donated by John Tyler Thomson

Lot 8 - A photographic portrait “sitting” for you and your horse at your home, and a set of photos from the session on disc for you to use as you wish. Valid for 12 months from date of the auction and restricted to premises within Cumbria. – donated by Barney Sharp.

Lot 9 - A half day taster session of carriage driving at Tweedy Hill Nr. Brampton. Session can be arranged to suit individual requirements. For example demonstration and hands on of correct harnessing of a single turnout and a drive out in beautiful Hadrian’s Wall Country with an opportunity to take the reins, or help with your own driving horse or pony. – donated by Nigel and Sue Webster.

Lot 10 – A training session with Beccy Broughton. You and your horse will spend a full day with Beccy Broughton, (a member of the GB Elite Squad currently preparing for the WEG in Kentucky), at her base in Nottinghamshire, you will have a tailor made endurance training clinic covering areas including nutrition, fitness training for horse and rider, sports massage therapy treatment for both horse and rider and full assessments. Stabling is available for your horse. (Please note this lot has a reserve of £100) – donated by Beccy Broughton Equine ' The Total Approach' Total Training-Total Therapy-Total Nutrition- Total Equine www.beccybroughton.co.uk

Lot 11 - A covering of your mare by a 100% Crabbet Arabian stallion at Seren Arabians, valid for the 2010 and 2011 seasons. This includes the nomination fee, stud fee and handling fee. Livery, hard feed bills and vets fees extra at cost. The standard 48 hour live foal guarantee applies. 2 stallions to choose from for 2010: Winged Saint, son of and sire of Brit Nat Ridden Champs; Halal, retired (injured) eventer and hunter. Both proven sires. New for 2011: Seren Hanau and Seren Hanag, both sons of Hanson, EHPS ridden stallion; Winged Spirit, by Winged Saint. Drop-in/drive-by coverings not available for the new boys as they will be endurance ridden in due course and it messes up vetting if they think .......

Mares must meet our full health testing requirements, and you must have a proper plan for the future of the foal. Further details on www.arabianhorse.co.uk – donated by Dom and Jan Atkinson

More information about the Ravenstondale weekend at www.endurancegbcumbria.co.uk we are taking late entries.