Once again our May Day drive took place from Chadwell Grange near Newport by kind permission of Mr Richard Maddocks and family. We had obviously used up our share of hot weather on Easter Monday and the day was chilly but dry. Nine turnouts took part with either a 16 mile route including a pub stop at Church Eaton or a shorter route of just over 12 miles for the less fit horses (and owners!) Ted Orgill organised a lovely route through quiet roads and pleasant countryside and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Those taking part were as follows:-

Ted Orgill and Tony Gregory with Ted’s new mare on her first outing

Andrew Virgo and Gillian Wilde with a pair of cobs

Edith Hockenhull with Tally

Bryony and Mike Cowie with Red

Russell and Pat Hand with a coloured pair

Felicity Stubbs and Avril Pluck with Amber

Jennifer Marren and Helen James with Corky

Ian and Debbie Walklet with Zac

Sue and Ian Cole with Sam the Man

Many thanks to Ted Orgill, the Maddocks family and everyone who helped with stewarding – we all appreciate how much effort goes into allowing us to have such a good day.