Mounted Games Welsh Trials

A big well done to Lois, Sophie, and Eden who all rode well at the Welsh trials. They were excellent ambassadors for their club, remaining cheerful and polite throughout the day. Unfortunately due to stiff competition this year we do not have a representative going forward. The good news is – we have them for our friendly competition and can concentrate on Area!

Show Jumping at Ystrad

Please let Iona know which classes you will be entering if you are attending the Show Jumping on Saturday 26th March at Ystrad. This will help with the times for each class. Two classes for £5 (garethion@hotmail.com).

Classes are:

  • Class 1 Lead Rein or with help
  • Class 2 50 cms
  • Class 3 60 cms
  • Class 4 70 cms
  • Class 5 80 cms

Sir WWW Show Jumping Competition

Tuesday 5th April at Tushingham Arena.

Ludlow Hunt Tetrathlon

 

Please find attached a schedule for the tetrathlon on 30th April – 1st May 2016.

Chatsworth Horse Trials – Arena Eventing

This year at Chatsworth, in conjunction with the International Horse Trials, they are introducing two days of 90cm & 1m Arena Evening on an Ian Stark designed track on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May.

Please Note: Riding & Roadsafety Badges

Could all members please ensure they have the correct R&R Badge if they intend taking any tests this year.

  • Mini R&R Badge before D & D+ Tests
  • Main R&R Badge (or Test for 12 years & Over) before C Test
  • R&R Test before C+

If you do not have the correct R&R please let Iona know so that we can arrange a Badge day for you (garethion@hotmail.com).

Badges

Please check your Badges. If you have 14 Mini or 21 Main you are entitled to a Gold Badge award.

NEW THIS YEAR: Pony Club Grassroots Regional Championships 27th & 28th August 2016

The Pony Club Regional Grassroots Championships (Areas 2, 3, 4 and 5) will be held at Eland Lodge on 27th & 28th August 2016.

Dressage will be held on Saturday 27th August (Dressage Test PC Grassroots Test 2016), and Show Jumping will be held on Sunday 28th August (height of jumps 80cm).

This is a Team Competition and teams will be able qualify in the relevant classes at their Area Dressage (July 24th Somerford) and Show Jumping (June 26th Bolesworth) Competitions. The top 10 teams at each competition will qualify for the Regional Grassroots Championships.

This competition is open to any age member with any size of horse or pony. Riders must not have represented their Branch at Novice level or above.

Look for the qualifying classes in your Area Dressage & Show Jumping Schedules.

If you have any queries please contact your DC or Area Rep.