Splitting BRC Area 1

[Noodlejaffa]

Anyone know of the this proposal and if so, what are your opinions?

I for one think it's a good idea given that Area 1 has 33 clubs in it and struggles to get entries for comps due to the distances involved. And it's awful trying to go from east to west (or vice versa) if you're in the Scottish Borders!!

However, the split would be a bit lopsided as I can think of only 4, possibly 5 clubs for the east, with all the rest tending more towards the west (which has much better facilities!).

 

[Nic]

Hiya,

Yeah we have all had the email round about it, however my riding club suck atm so think i might go back to PC while I still can.

I think it would be a good idea, more spaces for training etc.

 

[MagicMelon]

Do you think it will boost entries at the qualifiers etc. though? Im not sure.

 

[kirstyfk]

If people want to qualify than they will travel to the qualifiers, but i know that people go just for that competitions. If you think of Riding Club Area 22 or Pony Club Area 1 where I have travelled 4/5 hours to go to Pony Club competitions in Fife or Perthshire (I have a slow lorry) But there are also people who come form Caithness and Orkney and when they travel to the south of the area it takes about and 8 hours not including the ferry!

 

[Noodlejaffa]

We have real issues in Area 1 with people travelling. There are only a couple of us in our club who seem to be prepared to travel and those of us that will are all eventing so tend to be used to the 3-4 hour treks to get to a comp.

Believe me, the facilities in the eastern part of Area 1 are dire. It's an embarassment.

Mind you, there could be something to do with some clubs being rubbish at encouraging and organising teams (I am now going to keep my mouth shut in case I get into trouble)....