Catrin Pickles … RIP

Last night I had very sad news. Tragically Catrin Pickles was in a fatal road accident.

Catrin was a loyal and talented member of our Branch for over 10 years. She always had a smile on her face and was ready to help out.

Catrin started her pony club career attending rallies and camps. She was on the games team with her pony Cappuccino. She progressed onto her horse Patsy, and this proved to be a very successful partnership. Representing the Branch at the Open Horse Trials, Mounted Games, SJ, Tetrathlon and Dressage. Her success also continued into British Eventing where she gained many top 10 placings at novice level. Catrin also enjoyed associates camp at Somerford where she joined in and was a popular and fun member.

Even after going off to Keele University Catrin would always return to help out at camp and competitions. Her welcoming smile in the kitchen at Cefn will be greatly missed. Her talents also spread into baking, providing all the instructors with her delicious home made chocolate cake. Catrin was a kind, caring, fun and talented person who we all liked to call our friend. She lived her life to the full and made the most of every opportunity. Our deepest sympathy goes to her family and this very sad time.

Bethan Jones … DC Flint and Denbigh Hunt Branch

Branch AGM

Thank you to every one who attended the AGM last night. I hope you all enjoyed the talk from Patrick Sells as much as I did, hopefully the Branch will be able to support this worthwhile cause in the future. Read about Patrick’s talk here!

Polocrosse

Just a reminder that we are now running indoor on foot practices at Northop College Sports hall from 7 till 8.30pm on a Tuesday night as well as the Wednesdays that are already running.

This night is aimed more at the pony club and junior members but any one can go either night if they cannot make the appropriate night.

We have set this up because of the popularity on Wednesday and the need to split the group to give better coaching time.

Please do try to make one or other night – it will really help to develop your skill level.

Thank you … Jeanette

Achievement Badges

If any member has all 14 Mini Badges or 21 Main Achievement Badges they are entitled to a Gold Award. Please let me know and I can request the Badge & Certificate from PC HQ.

Thanks … Iona … garethion@hotmail.com

Tanatside ODE

Attached is the Schedule (Llanymynech One Day Event 2012 RC) with Vyrnwy Valley Riding Club on 15th April 2012.

Our Summer ODE is on Saturday 23rd June 2012 this year – not the usual Sunday. The schedules for this will be out soon.

Thank you … Sally

Mounted Games Study Days 2012

  • Tuesday 14th February 2012, Askham Bryan, Yorkshire, 10a.m start.
  • Saturday 25th February 2012, Warwickshire College, 1p.m start.
  • Sunday 26th February 2012, Northop College Equine Unit, Deeside, Flintshire, 1p.m start.

All Branches and Centres are welcome to any of the Study Days; please contact Emma Holliwell on emma@pcuk.org for an application form.

Try B4U Buy Day Sat 3rd March at Maelor Equestrian Centre

  • Are you or any one you know looking for a new Horse or Pony, do you have one to sell or put out on Loan.
  • I am running another Try B4U Buy Day and need a few more entries.
  • It costs £10 to book in your Horse or Pony.
  • You will then have the chance of using the facilities to show your Horse or Pony at its best to viewers. If they like what they see, they can then approach you, and if you are happy for them to ride your Horse or Pony, use the facilities to try them out.
  • Please let as many people as possible know about this event.
  • INFORMATION FOR TRY BEFORE YOU BUY

If you are interested in entering a Horse or Pony please contact me at garethion@hotmail.com