IMPORTANT Message from your DC … Please Read

Rallies and Training

  • Book in to rallies in plenty of time. If you then find out that you are unable to attend, please inform the organiser asap.
  • Park the vehicle so that others can get in or out as necessary.
  • Please do NOT tie hay nets on the outside of trailers or lorries.
  • Arrive in plenty of time to tack up and get yourself mounted.
  • Ensure that you and your pony are clean and tidy.
  • Do not leave your pony unattended for long periods of time.
  • Rally venues are not play areas. Please could parents ensure that they supervise all children who are not taking part in the rally.
  • If the instructor is late arriving, members must only walk in the ménage. They must NOT trot, canter or jump until the instructor is present.
  • Please pick up any droppings that your pony does, from the ménage or parking area.
  • Please be polite to all organisers and instructors at all times.
  • Parents are expected to help set up or dismantle jumps where necessary.

Bethan Jones DC

Black or Navy Jodhpurs

It has been decided, for a trial period, to allow members to wear either plain black or navy jodhpurs to F&D Branch Rallies and Training Sessions, along with the Beige, if you prefer. (An old pair of jogging bottoms or trousers worn over the Beige until getting mounted at rallies will keep them clean)

They must be plain black or navy, not check or striped etc.

For all Competitions and any Events organised by Area or other Branches the rule will remain the same for Beige.

Please Note: Hat covers should be a plain dark colour, black, navy or brown.

Black or Navy jodhpurs are available from Iona for £14. Please email with your size if you would like to order … garethion@hotmail.com

Thank You …

… to every one who responded to my query regarding the Weekly Update and Attachments. No one reported any problems opening the attachments and all the feed back was positive and encouraging, so thank you all.

Website Registrations

Members wishing to be registered on the website to allow placement of Advertisements, MUST provide their current membership number.

Kind regards … Fred Dreiling … Webmaster – Flint and Denbigh Hunt Branch

Cefn District

Working Rally Sunday 20th October 12.00pm start. Cost is £5.

Venue Ty Mawr Bodelwyddan

Names to Jane Grindal at grindalfarmer@btinternet.com

Tess Chew Flat Work Rally Saturday 26th October 9am start. Cost is £5. This rally will now be taught by Pip Higgins. Some of you may have had a lesson with Pip at Associates Camp and will know that she is an excellent dressage teacher.

Venue Ty Mawr Bodelwyddan

Names to Amanda Brammer at amanda.brammer@sky.com

There are 3 spaces left for the dressage training with Paul Davies at Fferm, Bodelwyddan on Sunday 27th October.  Please email Marian Owen (marianne.owen@btconnect.com) if you would like to book a lesson.  Cost is £12.50 which must be paid in advance to secure your place.

East Cheshire Winter League Showjumping Competition 6th Oct 2013

We were spoilt once again with good weather for the 2nd winter league competition which was held at Somerford Park, Nr Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.

In class 1 F&D’s under 10’s winter league team were placed 2nd after jumping quite a testing course. Team members were Anna Thomas, Heidi Palin, Ceri Jones and Bea Blockley. Individually placed 2nd was Steph Parsley and Chez.

In class 2 the under 13’s were given an equally testing course to jump. F&D’s winter league team were placed 2nd also and in this team were Georgia Jones, Jac Cernyw, Ellie Wilson and Tegan Houston. Once again Jac Cernyw and Gorgeous George took 1st  place individually.

In class 3 F&D’s winter league team were placed 5th in the league table and in this team were Heidi O’Brien, Emily Cumming, Sophie Wilson and Lily Ann Pardoe. Lily and Harri were individually placed 6th .

In the Dengie qualifier Sophie Wilson gave an excellent performance and was placed 2nd  with Billy.

Well done everyone … Chris, Kath and Aloma

Aberconwy Half Term Dressage Competition …

…that includes Dengie qualifiers. Friday 1st November. Schedule Attached

Please call Jenny Williams: 07584252643

Cheshire Hunt South Show Jumping Competition …

… Friday 25th Oct 2013 at  Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre

Schedule  Attached.

Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop

Delivered by THE PONY CLUB and recognised by the BEF and Sport England

Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop at Gellifor Community Hall/School, Denbighshire, LL15 1SG on Thursday, 7th November between 6.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Application form attached.

If you are under 25 years old and assist with any activity within Flint and Denbigh Pony Club places will be free of charge, please apply through Katy Powell Jones.

HSE Approved Emergency first Aid course …

… Gellifor Village School Hall, Nr Ruthin, Denbs, LL15 1SG

28th October 2013  9.30am to 4.30 £45 per person

Contact- Katy Powell Jones to book a place 07977062265   katy@hendrerwyddfarm.com

If you are under 25 years old and assist with any activity within Flint and Denbigh Pony Club places will be free of charge, please apply through Katy Powell Jones.