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Post by Admin on Apr 27, 2009 10:57:58 GMT
THE GWYNBETH OPEN AN UNMISSABLE DATE FOR YOUR SHOWING DIARY FRIDAY, 11TH SEPTEMBER 2009 Under the spotlights with evening dress at the David Broome equestrian centre, Crick, just 10 minutes from the Severn Bridge Special thanks to SWPA who have allowed this class during their 3 day championships THIS CLASS HAS THE LARGEST CASH PRIZES IN ONE CLASS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM THIS YEAR.... Open to equines over 148cm and of the following types- Hunter, Riding Horse, Hack, Cob, Ex-Racehorse, Colureds and Intermediates THE WINNER TO RECEIVE 1000 GUINEAS AND THE BRUNEL PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY CRYSTAL GWYNBETH TROPHY FIRST RESERVE 400 GUINEAS AND THE TWYN CRYSTAL BEST HUNTER 160 GUINEAS AND THE TAFF CRYSTAL BEST COB 400 GUINEAS AND THE PHILLIPS TROPHY BEST COLOURED 100 GUINEAS AND THE NOLAN CRYSTAL SPONSORS CHOICE 100 GUINEAS FURTHER CASH PRIZES (WHICH WILL BE SUBSTANTIAL) TO BE CONFIRMED FOR RIDING HORSE, HACK AND INTERMEDIATE, PLEASE CHECK BACK AS THIS WILL BE UPADTES AS WE FINALISE THE SPONSORSHIP FOR THESE SECTIONS A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS BRUNEL PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE WHO ARE BASED IN BRISTOL. THEY ARE NEW SPONSORS TO THE SHOWING SCENE AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. Entry forms and further information can be got from:- MRS MEDWIN BROAD-SWPA SECRETARY 7, Sand Farm Lane Sandbay Weston-Super-Mare North Somerset BS22 9UF Or from the website www.southwestponyassociation.co.uk where the schedule and how the class will be run will be available shortly. Many thanks to Gwyneth Edgar (panel judge) and Bethan Jenkins of Waunarw showing yard who have been instrumental in the fund raising for the amazing spectacular. OPEN TO ALL-DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF THIS SPECTACULAR CHAMPIONSHIP! KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR MORE UPDATES AND PRIZES.....
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Post by mrogers on Apr 27, 2009 11:07:30 GMT
wow!!! thank you Gwyneth and Beth.
Here hoping we'll be ready by then. How much is a 1000 guineas in normal language? lol
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Post by Admin on Apr 27, 2009 11:13:47 GMT
1 guinea = £1.05
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Post by rozjones on Apr 27, 2009 11:43:50 GMT
Sounds amazing, well done to Gwyneth and Bethan.
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Post by medwinatswpa on Apr 27, 2009 11:50:07 GMT
This will be, I believe, the highest prize money offered for any showing competition in the country. The crystal alone is worth hundreds of pounds - and then you get prize money on top!
Look out for the flyers and posters that will be available soon at shows and local facilities.
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Post by titch on Apr 27, 2009 12:49:27 GMT
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now i just need a big horse to ride!!!!!!!!!
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Post by kitty on Apr 27, 2009 18:35:45 GMT
Bloody hell, I'd hire a biggun' for that prize money!!!
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Post by jem on Apr 27, 2009 20:54:22 GMT
Ditto Kitty thinking the same loll
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Post by masters on Apr 27, 2009 21:41:13 GMT
Am I losing it...... SWPA Champs on the 11th, 12th & 13th Sept, Gwynbeth on the 16th. Thought I read it be on the same time as champs.
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Post by mrogers on Apr 28, 2009 7:20:53 GMT
well spotted masters
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Post by Admin on Apr 28, 2009 7:34:06 GMT
no masters you arent losing it-i am!!!
well spotted and will change it now.
IT SHOULD READ FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER
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Post by Hats Galore on Apr 28, 2009 8:09:30 GMT
Medwin, There is a typing error, the prize for the Cob is 400 Guineas - could you please amend. We sould hear re the ex racehorse monies this week. Best regards
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Post by medwinatswpa on Apr 28, 2009 8:13:30 GMT
Done for you Gwyneth - and the date is 11 September 2009 at 8 pm - the time SWPA starts to "rumble"!
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Post by Hats Galore on Apr 28, 2009 8:46:50 GMT
As of this morning, the class is on facebook under events as GwynBeth Open, please do use and invite others to use. It will be updated regularly.
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Post by Hats Galore on Apr 28, 2009 8:52:26 GMT
May we please have photographs from SWPA Supreme, Champions and winners over 148cms to use on the main page on Facebook. The photos will be changed regularly. Please do add when and what class you won and any points you think relevant. Many thanks and September 11th is going to be very special.
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