Alex Bunn
BE Munstead- Entry xxx Section x riding General Willie
September 16, 2017
The start of this challenge I was terrified of jumping due to a freak accident over 20 yrs ago where my horse broke his leg. Now, due to some wonderful trainers and an amazingly generous and genuine horse I find myself enjoying jumping. Something I alway wanted to do again but never thought I would. I am so pleased with how far I have come. I'm almost looking forward to Munstead in September!
Alex is entered into Munstead BE80(T)
Good luck Alex.
Sue Murphy
BE Treborough Hill (2) - Entry xxx Section x riding Who Sez
August 27, 2017
I was too scared to canter in an open field until April, but after numerous clinics and a RC camp, I discovered my 'almost brave' pants!!
I am absolutely terrified, but Hannah was an inspiration and as I lost both my parents to cancer, my mum very recently, I needed to do something positive and healing. My cross country top was a gift from my mum, so I will be wearing it in her honour and I have already raised loads of money thanks to my wonderful friends and family.
Sue is entered into Treborough Hill (2) BE80(T)
Good luck Sue.
Lucy Walker
BE Dalkeith- Entry xxx Section x riding Kirtle sound wave
August 23, 2017
Lucy is entered into Dalkeith BE80(T)
Good luck Lucy.
Kim Ardron
BE Solihull (2)- Entry xxx Section x riding Blondill Mawra
August 19, 2017
Kim is entered into Solihull (2) BE80(T)
Good luck Kim.
've entered . No going back now , few hiccups like losing a shoe and pulling chunk of is oof off but reshod and seems OK . Training all weekend . Planning our fitness regime
Rebecca Darke
BE Solihull (2)- Entry xxx Section x riding Nadisker AKA Disco Diva
August 19, 2017
Rebecca is entered into Solihull (2) BE80(T)
Good luck Rebecca.
I have been putting my progress on my FB page for all to follow. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/R-Darke It is all depending on is ability to get in the water!
Helen Heenan
BE Horseheath- Entry xxx Section x riding Hello Sunshine
August 13, 2017
Helen is entered into Horseheath BE80(T)
Good luck Helen.
This challenge has been amazing for me, the only thing I am sad about is that some beautiful young person had to lose their life to get me to hitch up my brave pants and enjoy my horse and have a go at things I'd only dreamt of! Neither me or my horse have ever competed in anything until this year and I'm amazed what some determination and motivation can do! It has not been easy but I am happy to have been able to raise some money and hope I can do the ride justice for Hannah's family. I am quite quite terrified but now also hoping I don't get balloted out! The fat bird and the cart horse have come a long way!
Margareta Bowker
BE Horseheath- Entry xxx Section x riding Hainton Ruby
August 13, 2017
Margareta is entered into Horseheath BE80(T)
Good luck Margareta.
More than 8 months of schooling and training hard, i couldn't have imagined how how much this challenge would reward us both at the start but it has and we are feeling as ready as we can be; what an amazing journey it's been so far which I feel very proud to be a part of and cannot wait to do it for Hannah, our sponsors and myself! #kickingcancersbutt
Rebecca Williams
BE Horseheath- Entry xxx Section x riding Mrs Belfield
August 13, 2017
Rebecca is entered into Horseheath BE80(T)
Good luck Rebecca.
I am extremely nervous for my first ever BE event but also extremely motivated and so want to complete it. I am blown away by how far everyone has come. This challenge has changed lives and pushed people, including me, further than we ever believed. I am achieving things I never ever thought I would and I am so looking forward to horseheath. Fingers crossed we get in. #rideforhannah #inspiredbyhannah
Penni Jones
BE Calmsden- Entry xxx Section x riding Brynclippin Allspice
July 29, 2017
Penni is entered into Calmsden BE80(T)
Good luck Penni.
Lauren Bowen
BE Calmsden- Entry xxx Section x riding Brynclippin Allspice
July 29, 2017
Lauren is entered into Calmsden BE80(T)
Good luck Lauren.
Amazed at how much confidence I have gained since starting training for this challenge. After being unable to walk for a year after a riding accident my confidence was poor. Hannah inspired me to face my fears and get back into it. I'm even starting to enjoy jumping again, well certainly the smaller heights anyway!
I'm actually sort of looking forward to the 29 th July in a excited/ nervous sort of way!
Josie Pajak
BE Calmsden - Riding Chakiris Clover
July 29, 2017
It's been an incredible journey of highs and lows. I've learned so much in a year and still can't quite believe that I am about to compete in a BE80 competition when a year ago all I had ever done is hack! Really looking forward to it now, despite being incredibly nervous!
Louise Tullet
BE Chilham park- Entry xxx Section x riding Poetry in Motion (Baby)
July 29, 2017
Louise is entered into Chilham park BE80(T)
Good luck Louise.
Tony York
BE Little Downham 2- Entry xxx Section x riding
July 22, 2017
Tony is entered into Little Downham 2 BE80(T)
Good luck Tony.
Tracy Gilkes
BE Little Downham (2)- Entry xxx Section x riding Dolly daydream
July 22, 2017
Scared and excited. Cannot believe from jumping twigs I am going to take my inexperienced horse round an 80.
Tracy is entered into Little Downham (2) BE80(T)
Good luck Tracy.
Seraya Simcoe
BE Northallerton- Entry xxx Section x riding Doxford Chrissy
July 15, 2017
Issy and I successfully completed our second practise run round a BE80 course at Northallerton on Sunday! We did one of our best dressage tests to date, with a score of 32 putting us into 3rd place! Followed by 2 great runs SJ and XC. Unfortunately we were 28 seconds over the optimum time XC which dropped us to 16th place. However last time we were 2mins+ over the time which proves our hard work is starting to pay off and we are progressing! So proud of how far we've come already. Dare I say it, 80cm is starting to look small...! Bring on the BE!!!
Seraya is entered into Northallerton BE80(T)
Good luck Seraya.
Emma Fisk
BE Bicton- Entry xxx Section x riding Upstart II
July 08, 2017
Completed! See Blog
Hannah Sinden
BE Twesledown (3) Entry 367, Section H riding Aragon (Rodney)
July 08, 2017
Hannah is entered into Twesledown (3) BE 80(T)
Good luck Hannah.
This has been an incredible challenge! And it really was a CHALLENGE for the first few months of my training; forcing myself to learn to jump when I was terrified of it and felt sick every time I thought about a jump lesson. But now I am loving it, and my horse is glad he's no longer consigned to just dressage competitions! I am so glad the Wobbleberrys came up with this concept, as it has inspired me to do something I would not otherwise have been brave enough to try.
Emma Ingham
BE Offchurch Bury- Entry xxx Section x riding Magical Marvin (Benny)
July 02, 2017
Emma is entered into Offchurch Bury BE80(T)
Good luck Emma.
Sarah Houghton
BE Offchurch Bury- Entry xxx Section x riding JitterBug June
July 02, 2017
Hi all,
So me and my little coblet JitterBug June, has entered the BE80t at Offchurch Bury 2/7/17.
Its is safe to say the nerves are starting to kick in more as it's only 4 weeks away. But we as a team have come a very long way, as this time last year we could only manage walk and trot. Cantering and jumping was out for the question as JuneBug was too weak and couldn't put her legs in the correct places.
But thanks to this challenge we are now jumping heights I only could of only dreamed of and also galloping in open spaces.
Leanne Pittam
BE Chepstow - Entry 671 Section N riding BOLD MOVE 2
July 02, 2017
Having not jumped for 15 years until I took up the challenge, I have now completed hunter trials and showjumping competitively. Still incredibly nervous about doing the event but feeling more confident that we are capable .
Samantha Fox
BE Eland (2) - Entry xxx Section x riding Spirit of Free Enterprise Sam
July 01, 2017
Thought I would have to cancel my challenge as my young horse who I was going to do it on injured his foot and has been on box rest for almost 10 months now. Decided to try it with my 19yr old boy. Both of us had lost our confidence jumping a couple of years back after a bad fall so I felt sick jumping him again. Well slowly, bit by bit we've been getting our confidence back and so we are just going to go for it!
Samantha is entered into Eland (2) BE80(T)
Good luck Samantha.
Kelly Reynolds
BE Stratford Hills - Entry xxx Section x riding Jasmine x
June 18, 2017
Kelly is entered into Stratford Hills BE80(T)
Good luck Kelly.
Phillipa Compson
BE Warwick Hall - Entry xxx Section x riding Magpie Manor
June 18, 2017
I'm super excited & super nervous as the days tick away and my first EVER BE creeps closer. My belly does cartwheels every time I admit to people I've entered they and they kindly & and enthusiasticly say "we'll come and watch!" One little Phil on my shoulder says, "excellent, you need all the support you can get!", 👼🏼 the other says "that's another person who is going to see you make a right t*t of yourself!" 👹
I'm almost at my fundraising target, but feeling a bit greedy and really want to smash it!!
Helen Charlton
BE Warwick Hall- Entry xxx Section x riding Duke of Ballydally
June 18, 2017
This is my first ever affiliated competition on my lovely school master loan horse Danjoe. Nervous and very excited to be doing this challyand I think I may have the "eventing bug!"
Helen is entered into Warwick Hall BE80(T)
Good luck Helen.
Amanda Ainsworth
BE Stratford Hills - Entry xxx Section x riding xxxx
June 17, 2017
Amanda is entered into Stratford Hills BE80(T)
Good luck Amanda.
Carol Williams
BE Berriwood- Entry xxx Section x riding Ballinvella Larry
June 10, 2017
Did sapey UA today 70 cms as first proper ODE after much training . Managed to get round all 3 phases and enjoyed it ! Berriwood becons 😊 Fund raising going well
Carol is entered into Berriwood BE80(T)
Good luck Carol.
Naomi Wright
BE Ascott Under Wychwood- Entry 704 Section O riding Ballybough Dougie
June 04, 2017
This will be my first event for 22 yrs and will be Dougie's first BE event. After a riding fall I was told by my surgeon 4 yrs ago that I would never ride again. So using Hannah as an inspiration I've got back riding & joined in on the challenge. I have had good preparation so far, had a great BE taster clinic with John Evans in January to start it all off. I need to focus on fitness & XC now.
COMPLETED!
Paula Bailey
BE Ascott Under Wychwood- Entry xxx Section x riding Skye Ten
June 04, 2017
We've had some ups and downs literally in the last few weeks- he's so fit and fast I've been on the floor three times! And So I was very worried baout my entry and wishing I could change it! However we competed for our riding club at Princethorpe this weekend and came 6th!
Paula is entered into Ascott Under Wycwood BE80(T)
Good luck Paula.
Linda Marriott
BE Pontispool - Entry xxx Section x riding Dunbeggan Minstrel
May 29, 2017
1st ever ODE for pony club mum!
Linda is entered into Pontispool BE80(T)
Good luck Linda.
Carolyn Crumpton
BE Pontispool - Entry xxx Section x riding Immortalty beckons
May 29, 2017
Carolyn is entered into Pontispool BE80(T)
Good luck Carolyn.
Nikki Armitage
BE Shelford Manor - Entry xxx Section x riding Storm XVII
May 28, 2017
We have been practicing our xc to complete the challenge, we successfully completed Norton Disney UA 80 ODE finishing in 9th place so hoping that we get the same success!!!
Nikki is entered into Shelford Manor BE80(T)
Good luck Nikki.
Sally Hall
BE Shelford Manor - Entry xxx Section x riding Basil vi
May 28, 2017
Basil and I have been training hard ready for this event! So far we have been to 2 unaffiliated one day events and NOT GOT ELIMINATED!! (Our main aim!) I'm nervous about the step up to 80cm but know we are both capable. I'll just need a large supply of apples, carrots and polo mints...
Sally is entered into Shelford Manor BE80(T)
Good luck Sally.
So we wibbled, we wobbled and we berry well did it!!
Yesterday basil and I trecked down to shelford manor for our first ever be80 event.
Dressage was first and unfortunately some time lapse/ travel slight phenomenon meant i have no idea where an hour disappeared off to and it was time to go in without even warming up! Basil was a super ⭐️ and pulled off the best test we have ever ridden for a score of 42.8 (ok not as good as some but I was very pleased.)
Showjumping next and the fences seemed massive as we trotted into the ring. Thankfully the double was towards the collecting ring so that was helpful. Basil was again super and got round just knocking 3 poles for 12 faults.
Finally cross country. Some of the fences seemed very big and solid but we had got this far, not pulling out now! I deployed my new trick of getting Basil to watch 2 horses set off before his turn to get him "excited" or at least stop him having a nap 😴 in the start box. So 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and we were off. Flying over jumps 1 to 5 before dropping down a step into the woods and off we went. All the jumps that I had been nervous about basil took in his stride, he was fab. Just one run out at a jump near the end due to a momentary concentration lapse for both of us and we were round.
A total penalties of 101.6 might not be a winning score for many but we had completed! I was so happy and proud of my little racing stripes. Go basil!!
Sarah Wall
BE Shelford Manor - Entry xxx Section x riding Llangybi Deio
May 28, 2017
Very excited and VERY nervous - praying brain pathway to legs work so I kick on and not just think im kicking and pray I remember the dressage test - whooooop here we go 🙈
Sarah is entered into Shelford Manor BE80(T)
Good luck Sarah.
Sophie Fairfax-Bond
BE Shelford Manor - Entry xxx Section x riding Priderock Archie
May 28, 2017
I've only had archie just a year. His feet had never left the floor until sept 2016. 8 years ago I had a riding accident and was left temporary paralysed down the left side. The accident took place while jumping. My beautiful mare is now 19 years old and that's where archie came in. He has been one massive challenge and it's been hard work we have had a rollercoaster but we are just getting stronger as a partnership and loving every minute!
Sophie is entered into Shelford Manor BE80(T)
Good luck Sophie.
Alison Goulet
BE Borde Hill- Entry 20 Section A riding LUCKY JIM III
May 27, 2017
Well we did it! It wasn't easy but we knew it was going to be a challenge and that's why we did it. Both horse and rider doing their first BE event , it was so exciting and such an amazing feeling when it was finished. 24 out of 36 competitors. As I have said before on the Wobbleberry Facebook site, preparation was the key, I tried to put myself in the strongest position to be successful with clinics, a practice event, combined training and dressage competitions. I could not have done it without the support of my friend and trainer Penny Sangster who was there yesterday every step of the way and my friends and Sister who was an amazing groom! If we can do it, anyone can! My nerves are terrible and Jimmy has never done anything like it too. We have learnt everything together and he has been a loyal and enthusiastic learner. I thought I would never do another but now it's all over there is a small sense of we could do better....... This challenge has certainly got me thinking about the rest of the Summer and what we could do. I've raised almost £350 so feel proud to have been part of the Wobbleberry group and to have contributed to this wonderful charity.Borde hill was a fab event and we all received goody bags and rosettes from the organisers.
Ingrid Dubrow
BE Borde Hill- Entry xxx Section x riding
May 27, 2017
Having started my challenge preparations a little late as my horse wasn't sound until January I am now so excited for Saturday. I know the dressage will be less than beautiful but am much calmer about the whole thing. This challenge has taken in directions I would never have expected to go and I have learnt so much.
Good luck Ingrid.
Samantha Ottaway
BE Borde Hill- Entry xxx Section x riding Brodie II
May 27, 2017
Brodie (my Wobblesteed) and I will take part in the BE80 (T) at Borde Hill on 27 May. We have been training hard for many months now as well as fund raising.
Samantha is entered into Borde Hill BE80(T)
Good luck Samantha.
Catherine Russell
BE Borde Hill- Entry xxx Section x riding Wasoon sveur
May 27, 2017
After having months off of riding last year due to knee problems which resulted in surgery in November I never thought I would be here in the final stages of my preparation for my wobbleberry challenge!
I've owned my horse for 7 years now but only dabbled with the rare little competition here and there as it's all a bit too daunting and I found going to training sessions much more my thing.
Signing up to do the challenge has really focussed me on getting myself booked onto training and I've never had so many opportunities to go to so many horsey things! I used to have sleepless nights before a training session and feel sick all day until it was done but now I'm actually able to sleep fairly well and even stomach some breakfast before I go. I'm sure it will be a different story on challenge day.
The support from all my local wobbleberries and trainers is amazing, it's a great support network and everyone is so encouraging and it's really helped to know that there are others that are dealing with similar challenges.
I'm looking forward to crossing that finishing line on Saturday and cheering my fellow wobbleberries too.
Catherine is entered into Borde Hill BE80(T)
Good luck Catherine.
Lisa Riddell
BE Scotsburn- Entry xxx Section x riding Pibroch of Forglen
May 27, 2017
My Highland pony Pibroch and I am have worked very hard since the beginning of the year preparing for our challenge which is now only 5 days away, feeling nervous but excited.
Lisa is entered into Scotsburn BE80(T)
Good luck Lisa.
Angie Harris
BE Warwick Hall- Entry xxx Section x riding COBBIE DAZZLER
May 21, 2017
Angie is entered into Warwick Hall BE80(T)
Good luck Angie.
Sarah Brodie
BE Warwick Hall- Entry xxx Section x riding Eden Bob
May 21, 2017
Sarah is entered into Warwick Hall BE80(T)
Good luck Sarah.
Catherine Evans
BE Broadway (1) - Entry xxx Section x riding Luta Ska
May 06, 2017
Thoroughly enjoyed my challenge and, I'm told, smiled all day! Learnt a lot too - my horse needs studs for dressage on grass! We did Ok, 38.5 dressage (shocking canters, a 20M circle in a sloping grass arena was too big an ask!), one down Show Jumping, and retired with three fences left Xc. It was a long day with lots of new stuff and my just turned six super-star mare ran out of petrol - I wasn't prepared to ruin the rest of the day by pushing on over the last three fences. Absolutely thrilled with my horse, and quietly pleased and proud of myself. We are having another go on June 4th at Ascott-Under-wychwood!
Jenny White