SIMMER DIM EVENT FOR HORSES IN UKRAINE AND SHETLAND INDOOR ARENA - ENTRY DETAILS

We are delighted to announce that our local Simmer Dim Ride will take place at Spiggie on Saturday 25th June 2022.

YOU CAN ALSO DO YOUR RIDE/WALK INDEPENDENTLY AT ANOTHER LOCATION OF YOUR CHOICE. Virtual entries will open between 18 June and 16 July 2022.

There are some great prizes up for grabs.

All proceeds will be split between the British Equestrians for Ukraine Appeal and Shetland Indoor Arena.

How to Enter - Select 'Start Fundraising' to set up your Just Giving page and add your entry donation there. £15 for virtual entries and £20 to join us at Spiggie. See more details below:

1. Virtual Ride - Do your own ride at the location of your choice and send in a photo to Shetland Indoor Arena for a chance to win Best Simmer Dim Ride Photo. Its £15 to enter and you will receive a beautiful Simmer Dim Ride rosette for taking part. Enter anytime up until 16th July 2022.

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2. In Person - Come and join us on the late night ride around Spiggie on 25th June wearing your onesie or nightwear (over your clothes of course ) for a chance to win a prize for the best outfit! Its £20 to enter. There will be refreshments provided, photos at the beach and you will receive a beautiful Simmer Dim Rosette for taking part.

So we have numbers for catering please enter no later than 14th June. We can accept late entries but cant guarantee refreshments or rosettes so enter by the deadline if you can.

PRIZES

Every entrant will receive a stunning rosette made by Sarah Dove @Badgersbridles

Every entrant will be entered into a draw for the chance to win one of 4 Premier Equine Cotton Saddle Pads! www.premierequine.co.uk

Shetland based entrants also have the chance of winning a riding lesson for two kindly donated by instructor Kayti Aitken.

Special rosettes donated by Sarah Dove will be presented for:

Best fancy dress Spiggie

-Adult

-12 to 18 years

-Under 12 years

Most sponsorship raised - Spiggie

- Adult

- 12 to 18 years

- Under 12

Best fancy dress - Virtual

-Adult

-12 to 18 years

-Under 12 years

Most sponsorship raised - Virtual

- Adult

- 12 to 18 years

- Under 12

To enter, please donate on this page. Leave your name and address so that we can send out your rosette and a prize if you are one of our lucky winners!

You can also enter via PayPal to: shetlandindoorarena@gmail.com.

For other payment methods e.g. bank transfer, cheque, cash please message us at https://www.facebook.com/shetlandindoorarena/

Good luck to everyone, we look forward to seeing your entries!

OUR KEY AIMS

Shetland Indoor Arena Ltd (SIA Ltd) plan to construct a multi-purpose indoor facility which will provide a vital resource for Shetlands equestrian community, as well as a number of other key organisations. We will create a safe, modern space which will allow the growth of equestrian sports in Shetland, providing riders with year-round access to training facilities, and enable groups to access world class trainers and experts to develop the sport. The facility will serve as a focal point for equestrian activity, including veterinary, therapy, equine dentistry, and saddlery and farriery services. The project is to construct an indoor riding facility with associated spaces at a site on the Cunningsburgh Show Ground. This facility will meet all accessibility requirements and will increase access to equestrian sports both by improving accessibility and by extending the riding season to all year round. The facility will include a 60m x 40m riding arena with appropriate surface and lighting, as well as tie up facilities, viewing galleries and spaces for lectures/training, plus basic kitchen, toilet and washroom facilities for users.

The equestrian sector in Shetland has never had a dedicated facility available for year-round use, and the construction of one has been a long term aspiration of the community. Over the years various sites and venues have been utilised by the equestrian community, however for a variety of reasons these locations have become unavailable.

The facility will primarily benefit the equestrian community in Shetland, which is growing all the time. A purpose-built facility will enable the sector to grow & develop, & enable participants to benefit from the following activities and services: Coaching from Community to National Level.