Paul Davies Dressage Clinic Sunday 8th November at Fferm, Bodelwyddan
There are a few spaces for Sunday’s clinic at Bodelwyddan. Cost is £15 for 45min. Please contact Jane (grindalfarmer@btinternet.com or 07890107492), if you would like a space.
Flint & Denbigh Winter League Dengie Dressage
Entries close on Wednesday 11th November for Flint & Denbigh Hunt Branch of the Dengie Winter League Dressage Competition at Maelor Equestrian Centre.
Jumping Rally on 25th November
A few spaces are remaining for a Jumping Rally with Jane Gough Roberts at Equiti on Wednesday 25th November. Please contact Aloma (johnaloma@tiscali.co.uk) if you would like a space.
C+ Test Results
Congratulations and well done to Zahara Bennett and Sian Lind who both gained the C+ Riding Test at Dyfnog last week.
Pony Racing Day at Aintree
Millie Dalton, Sian Lind and Twm Cernyw from Flint & Denbigh Pony Club had a great day at Aintree Racecourse during the half term holiday. The morning session dealt with fitness, agility and learning how ride in a jockey position, and in the afternoon this was put into practice when all three were allowed to race along the gallops. The day was really well organised and great fun – thank you to Area 4 for organizing such a fantastic day.
Cefn Feeding Badge Morning & Llysfaen Halloween Fun Afternoon
18 members passed their Mini Badge on Friday afternoon at Plas Farm, Betws yn Rhos, organised by Cefn area. Following this over 25 children had a fun Halloween afternoon organized by Llysfaen, with spooky wet games and food and cakes to follow! Thank you Sian for organizing the fun afternoon, and to all else involved for sorting out the Feeding badge, food and helping to set up and tidy up.
Winter League Show Jumping
Dwyfor and Dolgellau is the next competition which will be held on Sunday 29th November at Bryn Derw, Brynrefail, Caernarfon. Entries are £12 a class, and there will be classes 1, 2, 3, and Dengie. If you would like to take part, please send a cheque for £12 (payable to Dwyfor) to: Aloma Wyn-Wheway, Penanner, Ffordd Abergele, Betws yn Rhos, Abergele, LL228af by no later than Sunday 23rd November.
The Cheshire Hunt South competition is on 5th December, and Burton Cheshire Forest 12th December, but there are no schedules available yet!
Winter League Show Jumping – Berwyn & Dee and Tanatside
The next competition is this Saturday: Berwyn & Dee and Tanatside at Southview. Flint & Denbigh has a team for classes 1, 2, and 4, but is short of a rider for class 3!! If anyone is available and would like a go, maybe has a youngster or could possibly change class, please let Aloma know ASAP -tonight if possible (07802 342561).
These are the times for the competition to be held at Southview this Saturday. Many thanks to those of you who are helping the teams out and missing other jumping competitions this week. We have not received class times or team numbers yet, and will let you know when / if we receive them.
Class 1: Welsh Scarlets
- Ophelia Godbedford – Orton, Travinator
- Harri Wyn – Wheway, Wilma
- Twm Cernyw, Tululah
- Eben Davies, Ben
also
- Alex Owen, Pocket Rocket
Class 2: Welsh Dragons
- Sali Wyn – Wheway, Travis
- Jac Cernyw, Billy
- Orlagh Toner, Lucky Charm
- Carys Ann Roberts
also
- Amelia Clemence, Frazier
Class 3
- Georgia Jones, Simba
- Millie Daulton, Ginny
Class 4: Welsh Blues
- Brier Leahy, Khalees
- Catrin Evans, Upton Deli Diamond
- Ben Read, Dougal
- Sophie Toogood, Ruby
Winter League Show Jumping Results – Sir WW Wynns
Another good day for Flint and Denbigh in Class 2 at Sir Watkin Williams Wynn’s Winter league competition. The League team of Sali Wyn-Wheway, Lois Williams, Orlagh Toner and Carys Ann Roberts, finished round one on no faults; and picking up only 4 team faults with a fast pace in the second round brought them home in First Place.
The non-league team of Jennifer Fedrick, Efa Davies and Sali Wyn-Wheway all rode well but due to stiff competition didn’t get placed. A great effort from both Jennifer in her Class 2 debut and to Sali for her Winter League debut on her new pony.
In the individual placing Carys Ann Roberts picked up 2nd in class and Orlagh Toner finished 4th.
Well done all looking forward to 7th November for Tanatside and Berwyn & Dee competition at Southview.
Reminder
All members with C Test and hoping to move on to C+ test need the Road Rider Test (NOT Badge) before taking C+
Pony Club Test Information
The Tests are:
- D recommended age 8 years (The Road Rider Mini Achievement Badge is a pre-requisite before taking the D Test (and D+))
- D+ recommended age 10 years
- C recommended age 11 years (Before being awarded the C Test certificate, candidates must have trained for and passed The Pony Club’s Road Rider Achievement Badge or The Pony Club Road Rider Test or the BHS Riding and Road Safety Test)
- C+ recommended age 14 years (Before C+ Test the Pony Club Road Rider Test (for members age 12 years & over) or the BHS Riding & Road Safety Test must be achieved)
- B Test minimum age 15 years
If you are wanting to take any tests next year please ensure you have the correct Road Rider Badge or Test – dates for these will be on the Fixture List. Please book in early so that Instructors have full information to arrange the times, etc.
The NFU Mutual National Quiz 2016
The NFU Mutual 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 2016
- 1 member any age under 14 on 1st January 2016
- 1 member any age under 16 on 1st January 2016
- 1 member any age under 25 on 1st January 2016
One AH test holder in each team will be allowed to take part in the NFU Mutual National Quiz.
Topics for 2016:
- Round 1 – The Pony Club
- Round 2 – Rider, Tack & Turnout for Rallies, Competitions & Hunting
- Round 3 – Well Known Equestrian Venues in the United Kingdom
- Round 4 – The Numbers Game & Missing Words
- Round 5 – Practical Round (Individual)
- Round 6 – Points of the Horse (Juniors) and Know Your Horse’s Ailments (Seniors) – (Pairs)
- Round 7 – Picture Round
- Round 8 – All The Queen’s Horses
The date and venue for the NFU Mutual National Quiz Final is to be confirmed. The Rules for 2016, and entry forms for both Branches and Centres, will be sent at a later date. The closing date for entries is Friday, 25th March, 2016.
