PC Membership Renewal Reminder

PC Renewal Form 2014

You have 7 days left to renew you Pony Club membership,( unless you are a new member who joined after 1st Sep 2013) this does not apply to you.

Thank you to all who have paid their membership and also to the members who have let me know that they will not be renewing this year.

If you are NOT renewing your membership with Pony Club, please let me know.

We had 273 members in F&D Hunt Branch of the Pony Club in 2013. I have still not heard from 56 of you.

Please Note: You will not be allowed at ANY Pony Club event or be able to Hunt with the F&D if you do not renew your membership, as you will not be covered with Insurance.

Could I also ask you to fill in the Gift Aid Section carefully. A high number of forms have included the postage in the amount, as stated on the form please enter the membership amount only, £61. £122 or £153. I have changed the amounts on all the incorrect forms but I don’t know if they will still be valid, because of the alteration.

Thank you … Iona

Area 5 Pony Club Quiz Sunday 9th March

and

Horse and Pony Care Competition Sunday 18th May

If there are any members who would like to be considered for Teams to represent F&D Hunt Branch at these competitions, please contact Chrissie, so that she can arrange training sessions for you. Details of the Quiz are below. chrissie@equest.plus.com

NFU Mutual National Quiz Details

The 2014 NFU Mutual National Quiz Final will be held on Sunday, 13th April, on the weekend of the Dengie Show Jumping and Dressage Final competitions at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell.

The National Quiz Final will be run in the same format as previous years; there will be two separate sections for Branch Teams and Centre Teams,  therefore, one Branch and one Centre Team will qualify from each Area.

TEAMS:  Branch & Centre Teams must be made up of the following Members:

  • 1 Member any age under 12 on 1st January 2014
  • 1 Member any age under 14 on 1st January 2014
  • 1 Member any age under 16 on 1st January 2014
  • 1 Member any age under 25 on 1st January 2014

N.B.  A team may consist (e.g. 4 Members under 12).  In this case they would be asked to nominate which Member of their team will answer the more advanced questions).  One AH test holder in each team will be allowed to take part in the National Quiz

Please note – one Member up to the age of 25 years can now be part of the team.

Topics for 2014

  • Round 1 – The Pony Club
  • Round 2 – The Stable Yard & Tack Room
  • Round 3 – Mountains, Rivers & Lakes (United Kingdom only)
  • Round 4 – Missing Words
  • Round 5 – Practical Round (Individual)
  • Round 6 – Grooming, Clipping & Trimming (Pairs)
  • Round 7 – Picture Round
  • Round 8 – War Horses in History

Help Needed at Winter League SJ competitions

Stewards, Writers, Car Parking Stewards etc.
If you are able to help at the Winter League SJ competitions on Sunday 16th Feb or Friday 28th Feb at Northop.Please contact Bethan

Pony Club Meet will be on Tuesday 25th February 2014

Please ensure you have the £15 cap in your pocket.
Contact Bethan for more details. bethan@jones-bros.com

F&D Point – Point. Sunday 30th March

Race Card sellers needed please. Any members or parents able to help please contact Bethan bethan@jones-bros.com

Camp Dates

  • Mini Camp Friday 25th – Sunday 27th July
  • Main Camp Mon 28th July – Friday 1st Aug
  • Area 5 Assoc Camp for 16 years & over Mon 14th July – Thurs 17th July

C+ Test

Could all members wanting to take their C+ Test in May please email names to Iona Pierce, so that we can arrange training.  garethion@hotmail.com

Winter League Show Jumping

It was a lovely Sunny day on Sunday, when we all gathered at Maelor for the Aberconwy Winter League Show Jumping Competition. All Flint & Denbigh riders were a credit to us, with ponies and riders looking their best.

Class 1 which had 11 teams entered  all rode well, with our WL team of Ceri Jones & Charlie, Sophie Williams & Norman, Seen Parry & Edward and Beatrice Blockley & Tick Toc all riding nice and steady in the first round. They all shone in the second round with clear rounds by all four, and the well deserved 1st position and rosettes and medals for all. Beatrice was also individual 3rd, and Ceri individual 5th with their fast and correct rounds.

Class 2 was just as busy with 12 teams entered.  We had 3 F&D teams, all was going well until Heidi &Supermodel tripped as they were landing after a filler with a bad fall for both pony and rider. A very brave Heidi left the arena with a smile on her face, and it wasn’t until later we discovered that in fact she has broken her collarbone and a bone in her upper arm. ( Get well soon Heidi from us all. ) The rest of the riders were in full concentration and the wl team again came home with 2nd prize. They were Sali wyn Wheway & Wilma, Tegan Houston & Solitaire, Lilly Ann Pardoe & Harry and Jac Cernyw & Gorgeous George.  Sali also gained individual 3rd, and Lilly Ann individual 4th  riding fast but correct second rounds.  The Snicker team of Lois Williams & Jim,  Efa Davies & Jack Swift, Ffion Thomas & Bally Bee and Elan Pierce & Tom also rode well and gained 6th team  place, well done girls.

Class 3 and Sophie Wilson & Inca rode a super double fast clear and also gained individual 1st place, and we had an Open mixed team with Brier Leahy & Echo Park and Nicki Grey Williams & Finlay in the winning team, with Brier in her first competition back on track gaining an individual 3rd.

Many of you helped with the score sheets , I’m not going to name anyone as I know they went around quite a few, but THANK YOU very much, as they helped us on our tactics for the second round, and to those riders again for agreeing to move around for the benefit of the teams.

With only 4 competitions left, Class 1 and 2 are only just in the lead, therefore we will need all riders ready and focused  for the next competition in Southview on February 1st.

We welcome anyone new who would like to try the Winter League to get in touch, dates are as follow.

Schedules attached …

I need the cheques for Feb 1st in before Wed 22nd Jan. ( I am away after this date so please do not contact or send a cheque as it will be unopened.)
I need the cheques for the comp on Feb 16th before  Mon Feb 3rd
I need the cheques for the comp on Feb 28th before Mon Feb 17th. ( I am away after this date so please do not contact or send a cheque as it will be unopened.)

Aloma Wyn – Wheway, Penanner, Abergele Road, Betws yn Rhos

Many thanks … Aloma … 07802 342561

Thank you once again for your dedication and support, I do hope all the riders are enjoying as much as the parents and Team leaders seem to be!!!

Aloma, Chris & Kathi …… Aloma johnaloma@tiscali.co.uk

Llanasa District

Dressage at Mostyn Farm 2nd February

There will be Paul Davies dressage clinics between 10:00 and last lesson at 14:30 on Sunday February 2nd. This will only go ahead if I get at least 5 confirmed bookings.
Cost is £12.50 for 45 mins individual lesson, suitable for all ages and abilities.
If you are interested please email Penny Lynch (penny@greenlion.co.uk) for a booking form.

Items for Sale

Wendy Rees at Squirrels Lodge, Cefn still has a large selection of Riding Jackets, Tweed & Plain in all sizes, Jodi’s and Riding Boots all for sale at reduced prices. Please contact on 01745 582990 for details.

Weekly Update

It is added to the website every week. If you do delete by mistake or find you are unable to open attachments please check on the website under Iona’s Weekly. All the schedules & Information will be there.  //fndponyclub.org.uk/