News & Announcements

NEW Sponsor for Cumbria Challenge 2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds as the Title Sponsor for Cumbria Challenge 2025

Rowen Barbary are trusted experts in equine nutrition, offering a wide range of high-quality, fibre-based horse feeds to support health, performance, and condition. With over 30 years of experience, they are committed to innovation, sustainability, and helping every horse thrive – from leisure ponies to elite athletes.

We’re proud to be partnering with a brand that shares our values of care, performance, and community

Mike's Mockerkin Ride 2025

The sun tried to keep peeking through for us & it stayed dry so hopefully you got to enjoy some of the views of the Loweswater valley. Perhaps you even spotted Shawn the sheep at Hudson place or the Wishing Tree in Holme Wood.

It was great to see so many new faces as well as some regular ones. We hope you all enjoyed your day

A huge thank you to our organiser Penny & her army of helpers; Ray, Kaye, Pat, Tony, Emma, Jo & family, Ella, Mairi, Jean & Sheila

You can view some of the photos that our helpers took on the day HERE

In Memory of Ann Aldrige

A much-loved and long-standing member of Cumbria. Ann was a true inspiration, riding well into her 80s — something many of us can only hope to achieve.

She was a passionate horsewoman who loved the sport deeply and left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

There are countless fond memories of Ann, from her trusty chair mounting block to the many pearls of wisdom she generously shared over the years. Her dedication, spirit, and kindness will be greatly missed by our community.

Ride free, Ann — you will always be remembered.

In Memory of Mike Jordan

With kind permission of Lowther Estates & under the guidance from Jamie at Wildroof Landscapes, we have planted 3 Rowan trees at the site of CP1 on the Cumbria Challenge ride. The plaque text reads "In memory of Mike Jordan. A friend to many and sadly missed"

In years to come these trees will grow and eventually provide some welcome shade to the horses and riders as they pass through CP1, as well as for walkers and visitors to the area, a little acknowledgement to the comfort many riders felt when they saw Mike & Barbara in this spot as they headed for home.

Thank you to everyone who kindly donated to the memorial fund which we used to be able to place this fitting tribute for Mike.

Prizes for 2023 Cumbria Challenge

Saracen Feeds have kindly donated prizes of Recovery Mash to the prize winners of the 64km Mike Jordan Memorial Cup & 80km Cumbria Challenge

Prizes for 2022 Cumbria Challenge

A.W. Jenkinson's have kindly donated prizes of branded clothing and their premium shavings to our prize winners at our Cumbria Challenge Ride in August 2022

Platinum Jubilee Award

To mark the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen, Cumbria Group has a new annual award for its members who are over 70 years old. Annette Dixon is pleased to sponsor rosettes for cumulative High mileage and for outstanding services to the group.