Shivers Event Team News
Halfway Season Report
Posted on 25th June 2011
Harry and Jessica the new arrivals to the team
Will and Clive at the Express Eventing Qualifier at Lincolnshire. He was top Young Rider and qualified for HOYS on October 4th
Flash with Will going Supreme champion at Northumberland County Show
Shivering Wreck with his new Jockey Rachel Ryder. They have already qualified for the PC Open Championships 2011
2011 season finally under way
Posted on 22nd March 2011
After what seems a very long winter the 2011 eventing season is finally underway. The team have already been out and about with a trip to Oasby producing double clears and a rosette for Flyer. At Lincoln there was definately a spring in their steps and Will had some interesting moments but there were no big disasters and once again Flyer brought home a rosette. There is now a shift up the levels at Belton and Burnham Market so we will see how the boys and girls behave and hope for more placings, prize money and qualifications.
Will and Flyer at Lincoln
First clinic of the season report
Posted on 6th March 2011
On thursday 3rd of March we held a clinic at Heather Vaulkhards fabulous yard,Netherton Park at Stannington. There were a wide range of riders having lessons some having already evented and some just wanting to improve their own riding. It was a great day and there were some tired but happy riders and horses at the end. We had 2 great photographers there all day and they really captured the day. Here are some pictures captured by Julie Holliday.
Alistair who worked on connecting his horse on the flat in order to improve it's jumping
Donna working on her steering inside the poles
Sam at the start of the session with a very wobbly horse who has had time out
Sam at the end of the session with a confident and straight horse
Otis aka Words and Deeds with his groom Andrew
Diane's Toby 
Fiona and Daz
Diane and Star at the end of their session
New Stable Jockey for 2011 season
Posted on 8th February 2011
Due to pregnancy, Sara will not be competing for the first half of this season so the team have employed a new stable jockey to compete the horses and school clients horses. His name is Will Murray and he has competed up to and including advanced so he is qualified to ride all the boys and girls! He also has his Stage 2 UKCC so will be great for teaching. With a similar showing background to Sara it also means he can show our Welsh Cob Flash this season.
Will on Manor at Richmond BSJA
Lessons are continuing with Sara and Heather Vaulkhard, Otis's owner has kindly arranged a clinic at her yard for people to get some lessons in before the eventing season begins on the 3rd March. The arena at the yard now has a lovely new surface on it and we are desperate to try it and the new xc jumps out so will be arranging our own clinics very soon.
Working pupil and Weekend grooms wanted
Posted on 7th November 2010
Due to present girls going off to be a trolly dolly and into the retail business we are in need of replacements.
Weekend groom immediately, working pupil to start in the new year or straight away if prepared to do weekends.
Job Description
WORKING PUPIL FOR INTERNATIONAL EVENT YARD
General day to day running of competition yard.
Hacking, fittening & ground work for yard horses.
Tuition and Competition with your own horse.
Preparing for & grooming at National & International Competitions.
Sole charge of yard at times.
Requirements
Reliable
Honest
Hard working
Good sense of humour
Driver with own transport a bonus
5.5 day week
Required Skills
Riding; Driving licence; Equine First-Aid; Lunging; Bandaging; Plaiting; Trim/Pull; Sole Charge; Exercising.
Accommodation
Good, self contained annex accommodation nearby
Benefits
Professional training provided with opportunity to compete own horse.
Opportunity to groom at National & International Competitions.
Chance to join professional and successful team in a serious but fun environment.
The Facility
full facilities. 16 stables, walker, large outdoor arena, solarium and all year turnout
WEEKEND GROOM
The ability to take sole charge is very important, therefore a knowledgeable, honest and reliable person more important than riding ability. All general yard duties with the ability to handle fit event horses or youngstock.