Free Rally afternoon …

‘Free Rally afternoon’ 26th October 2011 to help us train our Instructors.  If you have your ‘D’ test or above and would like to join in between 1pm and 3.30 pm please contact Katy Powell Jones ASAP. katy@hendrerwyddfarm.com

It is to be held at ‘The Clwyd Special Riding Centre’, Llanfynydd, LL11 5HN.

You will need your Pony, rally dress and a snack.

Thank you, Katy

Message from DC to Parents & members, please note …

HOODIES ARE NOT TO BE WORN WHEN RIDING AT PONY CLUB ACTIVITIES. MEMBERS WHO TURN UP WEARING A HOODY AT A RALLY OR ANY OTHER MOUNTED ACTIVITY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE.

Clothing and Footwear …

When mounted at Pony Club activities, Members should wear a riding jacket or Branch sweatshirt, jodhpurs with leather shoes or jodhpur boots or breeches and either leather or rubber riding boots, a suitable plain-coloured shirt with a collar and The Pony Club tie or a stock. Only standard riding or jodhpur boots with a fairly smooth, thin sole and a well defined square cut heel may be worn. Plain black or brown half chaps may be worn with jodhpur boots of the same colour. Tassels and fringes are not allowed. No other footwear will be allowed.

Stirrups should be of the correct size to suit the rider’s boots. They must have 7mm (¼”) clearance on either side of the boot. There is a tendency for manufacturers to put a treaded sole on riding boots. These will significantly increase the risk of the foot becoming trapped in the stirrup in a fall which could result in serious injury. In the interests of safety, Wellington boots, “Muckers”, or trainers must not be worn. Boots and stirrups with interlocking treads are not permitted, nor are the boots or treads individually.. New clothing is not expected, but what is worn must be clean, neat and tidy. Jeans should not be worn when mounted except when specifically allowed by certain disciplines. Polo shirts in Branch colours are allowed to be worn at rallies and at camp, however long sleeves should be worn for all jumping activities.

Bethan Jones DC

E-mail – bethan@jones-bros.com

Well done to Suzi and the Welsh Games Team

The Welsh Mounted Games Team in Ireland (see photographs on our website … Can someone please send them to the webmeister … ta!)

Despite the delights of the Irish weather we had a marvellous weekend across the water for Suzi’s (Williams) last competition representing Wales in Mounted Games.  It proved to be a thrilling weekend, with Wales lying second to England all weekend.  Going into the final on Sunday afternoon Wales were dragging 14 points behind England and everyone thought they were undefeatable.

However, due to magnificent riding skills by the Welsh and England succumbing to pressure, coming into the last race Wales had amazingly pulled ahead by two points.  It all rested on the Big Sack – Wales could not afford to let England be more than one place ahead of them.

With baited breath Wales’ supporters (which were many by that point, including the Irish!) watched as England and Wales battled it out, with England crossing the line just ahead of Wales.  But it didn’t matter, Wales had won overall by one point in the most nail biting and exciting competition we had ever witnessed.

Amid huge congratulations we received the Perpetual Cup, with comments about how it made up for the rugby from many.  A big well done to the team and thank you to the many supporters and well wishers.

Chrissie

Please note that the Flint & Denbigh website address is www.fndponyclub.org.uk  and not as stated in last week’s update.

Pony Club Meet Dates …

… are 31st Dec 2011 & 14th Feb 2012. Cap for Pony Club members is £15

Llandyrnog District

Please note that all Working Rallies at Ystrad on a Saturday are 10.30 am start. Not 6.30 pm as stated in the Fixture List.

Llanasa District

Please Note … Sunday 23rd October – Fun Day at Gwysaney Hall, Mold, CH7 6PA

We still have a few places left, so if anyone is interested please email Sarah on sdc@gwysaney.co.uk to put their names down, please pay on the day, only £6 per rider.  Fun and games in the morning, bring your own picnic lunch and off for a hack around the Gwysaney Estate.  All abilities welcome from lead rein up to those wishing to jump metre high XC fences.  We are starting at 10.30a.m. prompt so please be ready. Hats tagged with black or dark blue silks, hair nets to be worn, red pony club sweat shirts, white shirts, pony club ties and cream or white jodhpurs, black or brown boots.  Ponies and tack should be clean.

Please remember to drive slowly up the main drive way, off the Mold/Denbigh Road (A541), do not drive on the grass, there are passing points.  At the top of the drive someone will show you were to park.  Hay nets should not be tied up on the outside of your lorry or trailer and ponies are to stand in your lorry/trailer, all droppings to be removed and taken away.

Many thanks … Sarah

Llanasa District

Fire Safety Mini Badge is at Buckley Fire Station Monday 24th Oct 6.30 – 8.00

Parents are to stay with children!!

Regards … Kate

Cefn District

Cefn – Saturday, 22 October 2011 – Mini Badge – Farming at Bodysgaw Isa, Llannefydd, Denbigh LL16 5DS 10.30 am – 12 noon.  Names to Marian Owen : marianne.owen@btconnect.com   Cost £4.

Cefn Flat Work Rallies

Some spaces left on rally Saturday 29th October. Names to Jane Grindal

Cheshire Hunt North Branch Show Jumping

Dear All

Please find attached the schedule for our Novice Show Jumping competition on 28th October.  Please could you put this on your websites and forward it to any of your members who might be interested,

Kind Regards … schedule attached (Novice S J at Arderne Hall 28th Oct 2011)

East Cheshire Branch of the Pony Club

Schedule Attached (Dengie SJ schedule- Nov 11)

Dengie Winter League Qualifier and Open Individual Show Jumping

at Alsager Equestrian Centre, Lawton Heath End, Rode Heath …

on Saturday 12th November  2011

Mostyn Farm Charity Ride 30th October 2011

See Attached Fun Ride Poster

UKCC Level 1 …

… is the starting point for all those wishing to take the first step onto the coaching ladder – Assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision

Pony Club Area 5 Course At Llanerch Equestrian Centre, St Asaph, Denbighshire.

3 Training Days Followed By Assessment  £175 For Complete Course ( 16 Years And Over)

  • Day 1 – 22nd November 2011
  • Day 2 – Tuesday In December 2011 TBC
  • Day 3 – Tuesday In January 2012 TBC
  • Assessment Date TBC

To book and register please contact Katy Powell Jones ASAP 07977062265        email … katy@hendrerwyddfarm.com

Winter League Show Jumping

Please Note Pony Club rule that each member and horse must complete three rallies to be in Teams.

Please send me your entries for the Berwyn And Dee And Tanatside Branches  winter league showjumping competition at Southview Saturday 5th November  2011.

See attached schedule (B&D WL Schedule 2011) and entry forms here (B&D WL Entryform2011).

I need your cheques as soon as possible so that I can organise teams and get everything off to the branch before their closing date.

As it is quite a distance to travel please try to share lifts where possible to reduce the cost of your fuel bills!!

Please send your cheques to Derwen Fawr,  Milwr,  Holywell,  Flintshire.  CH8 8HE

Any questions please email me on leahymc@btopenworld.com

Many thanks … Chris

Appeal to all Members

Could I please ask all members to

  • BOOK IN as early as possible to all Pony Club Events. Rallies, Fun Days, Badge Days, Competitions etc.
  • Let the organiser of the event know in plenty of time if you are unable to attend. Do not wait for them to contact you.

We have over 300 members in the Branch at the moment.  If you Book In early the organiser then knows how long the venue needs to be booked for, how many in each group, how many hours to book an Instructor and  is easier for Team Trainers to sort Teams for a competition.

Take a look at your Fixture List and BOOK IN now for any events you would like to attend. It will help to make all the organisers work a little easier.

Thank you