The Midlands Notice Board

New members of the Team

As we are expanding into a much wider area, we have felt the need to add to our excellent team

We would like to welcome

Helen Leather - Helen has taken on the huge task of Sponsorship co-ordinator. So for all matters concerning sponsorships, ie; you want to sponsor or you know someone who might, then contact Helen by clicking on the following link

Sponsorship

Jessica Steventon - has become our minutes secretary, which means keeping the board in order, and also the task of Public Relations, which means keeping the local, regional and National media informed of what we are doing. So, if you think you can help Jessica in anyway, perhaps you know of a local magazine or pare we dont, then email her at the following link

Publicity

We wish both Helen & Jessica well in their tasks for the future

The Midlands Notice Board
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News News News News Marden & District Riding Club launch their own web site Click here to visit	MARC RULES Ridden & In Hand Novice Rider / Horse or Pony Qualification This Rule takes effect as from 1st April 2010 After much deliberation, the Rule that will apply to all Novice Riders, Horses & Ponies reads as follows; "Not to have won 3 firsts or 6 seconds in any showing class by the 1st April 2010. No Novice Rider, Horse or Pony will be allowed to compete in Novice Classes for more than two consecutive seasons, after which time they will have to compete in Open Classes only ie; those classes with no restrictions" This Rule will be applied as and from 1st April 2010, which is when the summer championship qualifiers start The Novice Rules for showjumping remain the same	Facebook Click here to visit MARC at Facebook Register to get up to date show information, cancellations etc, discussion groups and advance information (yes, up to date information goes out to our facebook members before it goes on the web site)

New members of the Team As we are expanding into a much wider area, we have felt the need to add to our excellent team We would like to welcome Helen Leather - Helen has taken on the huge task of Sponsorship co-ordinator. So for all matters concerning sponsorships, ie; you want to sponsor or you know someone who might, then contact Helen by clicking on the following link Sponsorship Jessica Steventon - has become our minutes secretary, which means keeping the board in order, and also the task of Public Relations, which means keeping the local, regional and National media informed of what we are doing. So, if you think you can help Jessica in anyway, perhaps you know of a local magazine or pare we dont, then email her at the following link Publicity We wish both Helen & Jessica well in their tasks for the future	Shropshire Horse Shows announce no membership fee increase for 2010, also entry fees to remain the same Click here for a SHS 2010 membership form All members who join before the 31st January 2010 will receive a free lapel badge	Business Development Officer (BDO) To assist us to expand, we are now looking for a Business Development Officer, or in this jargon led world, a BDO. Duties will include contacting new clubs and introducing them to Midarc, and what we can do for them and their competitors. Organising the show organisers conference and other varied tasks as they arise Some visits to these and our existing clubs throughout the summer would also be required, attendance at some winter meetings may also be requested This would ideally suit someone who does not compete but has an interest in all things equine, and is able to spare a couple of hours a week to enhance this position If you are interested, please mail us at midlandriding@yahoo.co.uk