AGM
F&D Hunt Branch of the Pony Club Annual General Meeting will be at Brookhouse Mill on Thursday 20th February at 7.00 pm. We hope to see all our members there.
Point to Point Poster
Discipline Rule Books 2014 …
… are now available from the PC website or I can order at £3 each if any one would prefer. If you are competing at any discipline with the PC you should be aware of all the Rules. I will be sending the Branch order at the end of the week. Please email your order to garethion@hotmail.com
Help still needed at WL SJ Competitions
We are short of help on both Sunday 16th Feb and Friday 28th Feb for the WL SJ competitions at Northop. We can not run these competitions without your help. Please contact Bethan if you are able to help for a couple of hours on either date. bethan@jones-bros.com
Congratulations and Well Done …
… to both Brier Leahy and Sophie Williams who have both qualified for the Area 5 Dengie Winter League Dressage Competition.
Winter League SJ
The latest table as of 8th February is available here …
The weather started much better in Southview when many of us braved the storms here to head off to the Cheshire Hunt South Winter League show Jumping competition on February 1st.
Class 1 WL included Rhys Cernyw and Tululah, Seren Parry and Edward, Sophie Williams and Lonestar and Beatrice Blockley and Tick Toc. The team ended up in 5th position, but gained 4 points as only a few WL teams were in front of them on the day. Beatrice Blockley rode a super double clear, which was speedy and correct, and she came home with individual 1st and a nice bag of carrots for Tick Toc.
Class 2 WL and after last minute changes due to illness, the team of Sali Wyn-Wheway and Wilma, Tegan Houston and Solitare, Megan Woodcock and Lucy Locket, Ffion Roberts and Ruby all rode well and with Megan’s correct double clear to finish, they ended up with team 2nd. Sali Wyn-Wheway and Wilma also rode a correct double round gaining individual 1st and the well deserved bag of carrots for Wilma and Ffion Roberts and Red came home with individual 5th.
Class 3 and the WL team of Ben Read and Dougal, Ellie Wilson and Lolipop, Sophie Wilson and Redinca, Brier Leahy and Avantie came home with team 4th. Ellie and her new pony Lollipop rode a lovely double clear and also gained individual 3rd .
Thank you to all who rode safe and correct for team placings and to John Wheway for keeping the scores in Class 2. We are all working well together and I do hope all the riders are still enjoying the new challenges at every round.
WL SJ Entry Schedules Attached ..
The season is slowly coming to an end, and we only have 3 more competitions, WYL and Flint and Denbigh 16th February, the Flint and Denbigh competition at Northop on Friday, February 28th, and CHN at Somerford on March 15th.
If you would like to compete at Northop on February 28th, please send a cheque for £12 made out to Flint and Denbigh Branch before Friday February 21st,
to Aloma; Penanner, Ffordd Abergele, Betws yn Rhos, Abergele, LL22 8AF, and a cheque for £14 made out to CHN Pony Club to Aloma before March 5th.
Aloma will be away for a week commencing Feb 22nd, so any queries then to Chris Leahy.
Winter League Dressage Competitions
Please note , Gwynedd Dengie Dressage moved from 9th February to 2nd March
Tanatside Dengie Dressage February 23rd
B Test H and PC at Easter
If there are any members who would like to take the B Test H&PC at Easter please let me know by Thursday 13th February 2014. garethion@hotmail.com
Mini Pet Sense Badge
To achieve the Badge you will need to:
- Be responsible for the daily care of a pet for 1 month.
- Explain how and when you feed and clean its home.
- Take photographs of your pet during exercise, play and training if appropriate.
- Explain how you would recognise if your pet was unwell or injured and where you would get help and advice.
Members who would like to achieve the Mini Pet Sense Badge, please let me have your names, then keep a diary and account of looking after your pet for 1 month. We will then arrange a day during the Easter Holidays for every-one to meet up and discuss before awarding the Badges. garethion@hotmail.com
Dates for Working Rallies
- Sarah Williams former National Dressage Champion will be giving flat rallies that will incorporate some pole work. Each group will be an hour and there will be four in each group.
- First group starts at 5.30 then through to 8.30 and will cost £12.50 each. At Tyddyn Farm Mold.
- Dates are Tuesday 18th March, Tuesday 29th April and Tuesday 20th May.
- Please contact Kathy to Book In. kathycumming@talktalk.net
Event training clinic …
… with Louise Shepherd, Paul Davies & Jane Gough – Roberts at Mostyn Farm on April 14th and 15th (2 days). This is a chance to improve on all the above abilities. Clinics include Dressage, Show Jumping, XC and Gridwork We will also have guest speakers at Lunch time to discuss Correct Dress code for Horse & Rider.
Horses must be jumping 85cm, and riders must be 13 yrs & over.
Spaces are limited , please contact Aloma : johnaloma@tiscali.co.uk, or speak to Louise for more information.
SJ Training
- I have a couple of spaces on a Jumping clinic, cancelled last Saturday and now on this Saturday, February 15th with Sian Davies Cooke at Glan Conwy, (morning sessions).
- These sessions are for 1.5 hours, and are £10.
- 12 yrs and over jumping 2’9.
- Contact Aloma : 07802 342561 johnaloma@tiscali.co.uk
Rider Development Pathway
The Pony Club is rolling out a new scheme this spring supported by the Sport England funded BEF Excel Talent Programme, to help develop its Members that show the ability to progress in their sport. The initiative will help to provide a stepping stone for young riders working towards the talent pathways of the Olympic disciplines, the British Equestrian Federation’s Sport England funded Excel Talent Programme and the UK Sport Funded World Class Programme. Together these initiatives form an athlete development pathway set out for equestrian sport towards the creation of future Olympians.
Nine regional assessment and training days will be held across the country during the Easter holiday, open to all Pony Club Members aged 12 to 18 years who meet the specified criteria in dressage, SJ or Eventing.
- Further information about the Rider Development Pathway, including criteria and application process, can be found at www.pcuk.org/training/riderdevelopmentpathway or by contacting Jenny Yates: jenny@pcuk.org or 02476698305
- Applications are now open online at http://events.pcuk.org until Monday 10th March. Please read the Application Information carefully before applying.
- Riders should apply directly to attend, their Branch DC or Centre Proprietor will then be contacted to verify that the rider is a current, active Member and the details supplied are accurate.
Training
- Coach CPD evening with Paul Tapner
- Tuesday 25th Feb at Reasheath College EC, Nantwich Cheshire. Tickets on PC website. http//events.pcuk.org
Instructors Conferences
- The College EC Keysoe Beds Thursday 10th April
- Blackdyke Farm Riding Centre, Cumbria. Wed 16th April
Advanced Open Rider Individual SJ Competition
- To be held at the PC Championship.
- Open to members of the PC 12 years or over on 1st Jan 2014. Horses over 14hh. First Round 1.20m & Spread 1.25m Entry fee £20. http//events.pcuk.org
Ellie
