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Post by lucynlizzysmum on Aug 18, 2016 8:00:17 GMT
How do we encourage people to get involved in helping at shows. All those of us who show hate giving up our time - because we have so little LOL - but if we want it to continue and us not to be "those bloody horsey people" how do we get round this. Also how do we encourage people to take the step from unaffiliated to affiliated showing?
I have just posted the above on my facebook wall following discussion after a local show at the weekend - but it's something I feel strongly about, so how do we encourage people to step up to the plate. How do shows and societies manage it?
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Post by kateanne0 on Aug 18, 2016 13:43:33 GMT
How do we encourage people to get involved in helping at shows. All those of us who show hate giving up our time - because we have so little LOL - but if we want it to continue and us not to be "those bloody horsey people" how do we get round this. Also how do we encourage people to take the step from unaffiliated to affiliated showing? I have just posted the above on my facebook wall following discussion after a local show at the weekend - but it's something I feel strongly about, so how do we encourage people to step up to the plate. How do shows and societies manage it? We are in the North West and Wilmslow Show membership rules were quite clear in that every member had to do, I think it was 2 but could have been 3, work days through the season. This is a well attended show and this encouraged jockeys and parents to help with set-up/take-down of the show. On the day prior to the show there were dressage competitions so it worked out well for everybody to give something back to the club  |
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Post by chalky284 on Aug 18, 2016 21:00:52 GMT
As someone who has offered my help at many shows at low and medium level, I've been turned down due to my lack of experience in helping out.
I've competed at all levels and felt I knew enough to help stewarding or even in secretaries tent, but it seems that unless you know a judge or organiser it's very difficult to get an 'in'.
I've come to realise that its a growing attitude within the showing world in many sectors.
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Post by justliloldme on Aug 18, 2016 21:29:41 GMT
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Post by lucynlizzysmum on Aug 18, 2016 22:53:34 GMT
As someone who has offered my help at many shows at low and medium level, I've been turned down due to my lack of experience in helping out. I've competed at all levels and felt I knew enough to help stewarding or even in secretaries tent, but it seems that unless you know a judge or organiser it's very difficult to get an 'in'. I've come to realise that its a growing attitude within the showing world in many sectors. If you are anywhere near North Cumbria you will be very welcome :-) I'm really sorry to see this. |
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Post by janetbushell on Aug 19, 2016 5:19:23 GMT
As someone who has offered my help at many shows at low and medium level, I've been turned down due to my lack of experience in helping out. I've competed at all levels and felt I knew enough to help stewarding or even in secretaries tent, but it seems that unless you know a judge or organiser it's very difficult to get an 'in'. I've come to realise that its a growing attitude within the showing world in many sectors. No idea whereabouts in the country you are, but NCPA welcomes help - we have our Championship show on Sunday 4th Septemebr at Warren Farm EC, Formby, Liverpool L37 0AN & would welcome an extra pair of hands! Please get in touch with me - either by pm or email: gensec@thencpa.co.uk We always try to be a friendly bunch! |
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Post by CarolineNelson on Aug 19, 2016 6:09:06 GMT
Chalky, I agree wholeheartedly with both Lucy&lizzysmum and Janet Bushell. I'm astounded that your offer of help has been turned down.
Where do you live? If you fancy a little break near Edinburgh we would be delighted to welcome you to the Scottish Horse Show! (and others!).
Joking apart, there will always be the 'doers' and the 'takers', unfortunately.
I met a lady formerly from South Africa this season, and she described how they used to engage help at Club/Area level. For each show in the region they formed a rota of exhibitors/ club members - they had to take it in turns NOT to exhibit at at least one show per annum so that they all got a chance to compete and in turn, helped out at the others' regional shows.
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Post by lovebird on Aug 19, 2016 6:51:40 GMT
I offered to help at my NPS area show, nobody even got back to me.
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Post by lucynlizzysmum on Aug 19, 2016 9:17:42 GMT
I have joined our riding club this year, amazingly I am back in the saddle at 51, but I have joined to do dressage and have a bit of fun. So far the majority seem to help where they can. I've not managed to help at the dressage but am going to help at our open show, my daughter might ride but if not, not a problem. This year the Cumberland show which I help run approached our riding club offering a bit of sponsorship for some help and it worked well. But if the help doesn't come through and if organisers don't accept offers of help when it is there I fear our shows will dry up!
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Post by the showing register on Aug 19, 2016 10:59:18 GMT
Anyone is most welcome at TSR shows. We can make you welcome, offer you training and a good lunch ! Travelling expenses and a bottle of wine and chocs!
But I do know what you mean some people do like to keep it a closed shop ... not the way to go !
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Post by CarolineNelson on Aug 19, 2016 11:36:10 GMT
I offered to help at my NPS area show, nobody even got back to me. That is most unfortunate and actually, somewhat surprising. However, in defence of Area Committee members and Charitable (ie: not commercially run organisations) show organisers, one's time is totally voluntary and, with another life to lead, sometimes things slip the memory. |
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Post by serendipity on Aug 19, 2016 11:50:01 GMT
One thing that is sometimes not considered and that is that the Stewards need to want to come again. I have stewarded where I have been on my feet all day, running to and from secretaries office and no time for a break or if there is a bit of time nothing but a burger on offer. This is certainly not all shows I have stewarded at but I do make a point of not doing those again.
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Post by CarolineNelson on Aug 19, 2016 12:58:36 GMT
One thing that is sometimes not considered and that is that the Stewards need to want to come again. I have stewarded where I have been on my feet all day, running to and from secretaries office and no time for a break or if there is a bit of time nothing but a burger on offer. This is certainly not all shows I have stewarded at but I do make a point of not doing those again. That is very valid. A genuine, heartfelt 'thank you' goes SUCH a long way and costs nothing. . . ;) Serendipity, don't give up! You sound just the sort of person who is so genuine, dedicated and hardworking. It should perhaps be compulsory that every able (teenage + ) exhibitor offers, at the VERY LEAST, a half day per annum (before, during or immediately after and here I mean on the day at the close of play when everyone wants home) to their chosen society(ies!) / show(s!) to learn the ropes and to put a bit back, alongside someone truly dedicated such as Serendipity here. It isn't just the actual "Stewarding". That is almost the icing on the proverbial cake. It's all the peripheral bits and bobs which go to set up, make safe and eventually break down a show or event. |
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Post by lozloz1 on Aug 19, 2016 13:05:56 GMT
Well I've broken my leg so will be taking entries when I could be riding at the local championships in September (boohoo).
However my mum and I often end up doing the gates and/or getting the running order ready even with a horse in tow! I also do a fair bit on social media, finding photographers and submitting material to magazines for my club so it wouldn't even have to be 'on the day'.
It doesn't take much to help out and I wish more people would do it. I think overall my club is quite lucky with the number of people we have regularly.
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Post by sarahp on Aug 19, 2016 16:02:38 GMT
I've done a little stewarding at shows but have had more involvement with our RC, who ask members to be prepared to help, or provide help from say a parent, as part of the membership. Many more senior members who do not ride, or maybe compete, any longer continue their involvement in the club by helping at events, which gives a lovely sense of community and continuity. You had to give your choice of activity with your membership form - I've always dressage written and loved it, for anyone else who asked too. As said above, plenty of scope apart from actual stewarding from setting up the day before to going round the judges and stewards with tea and biscuits!
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Post by chalky284 on Aug 19, 2016 16:46:14 GMT
Thankyou JanetBushell, lucy&lizzysmum and CarolineNelson!
I'm unable to help out this year due to being pregnant but I'm hoping to 'get back into it' next year.
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Post by janetbushell on Aug 19, 2016 16:58:46 GMT
Thankyou JanetBushell, lucy&lizzysmum and CarolineNelson! I'm unable to help out this year due to being pregnant but I'm hoping to 'get back into it' next year. Please get in touch when you feel able! |
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