Iona's Weekly Update
Week August 31st 2010
The Pony Club Annual 2010
I hope some of the F&D members will be able to send stories & pictures in for the 2010 PC Annual.
Dear all,
Please would you be kind enough to forward this email around to your Branches, to ask them and their Members to send in their wonderful pictures, stories, drawings and anything they would like included in The Pony Club Annual for 2010.
I will be putting The Annual together over the next month, with it due to go to print at the beginning of October so copy really needs to cover over to me, either electronically (media@pcuk.org) or marked for my attention: The Pony Club, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warks CV8 2RW, as soon as possible.
Although The Annual is a review of the year it is the Members copy that really makes it, and I would love to include as much of it as possible so please do encourage Members to send it in.
Thank you in advance of your help,
Best Regards
Clare
Clare Roberts
Press Officer, PR & Marketing Executive
02476 698310
Dressage Training 18th September 2010
There are still spaces on Dressage training with Paul Davies at Penrhiw Uchaf on Saturday 18th September - please contact Nicky Rae to book.
Race Day
Dear All,
Please could you put this on your websites for anyone who may be interested in going.
Many thanks.
Regards, Jenny
Holderness Hunt Pony Club Race Day
Sunday, 3rd October 2010
Beverley Racecourse
For further information - see attached Schedule and Entry Form
Thank you.
Senior Executive Secretary
In addition to: Racing & Show Jumping.
Direct Dial: 02476 698301
The Pony Club - www.pcuk.org
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RW Tel: 02476 698300 Fax: 02476 696919
Registered Charity no. 1050146 Incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England No.3072475
TRY B 4 U BUY DAY
I am running another Try B4U Buy Day for Horses & Ponies For Sale or Loan on Sat 30th Oct at The Maelor Equestrian Centre Hope. If you are interested in entering your Horse/Pony please contact me. The Charge is £10 and any profit made goes to the Animal Health Trust Charity.
Many thanks ... Iona Pierce ... garethion@hotmail.com
Flint and Denbigh Hunt Supporters Wine and Cheese night
Friday 10th September
Plas Heaton
By Kind Permission of Mr. Heaton
Come and join us at Plas Heaton for some fine locally made cheese and a hand picked selection of wines from around the world!!
Tickets £10 per person
E-mail or Phone Graham to reserve your tickets for a fun filled evening
Week August 24th 2010
I would like to wish Good Luck and All the Best to all F&D members competing at the Pony Club Novice Championships at Kelsall Hill this week end. We have several members representing Area 5, so Good Luck to you all.
Please find attached schedules for- SJ at Denbigh Flower Show on Sat 28th August
- Hunter Trials & Tetrathlon at Plas Dolben 11th / 12th Sep and
- SJ at Southview on Monday 30th August
- Camp report from your DC
A Thank You from Rebecca Pritchard
Dear Bethan
Just a little email to say a HUGE thank you to you and the rest of the committee for all your help and guidance but to let you know that after the Plas Uchaf PC & LRC X/C in September I will be resigning from the Llysfaen Branch Committee.
After four to five years of helping and running the Llysfaen rallies I must mention that I really can't thank Helga and Simon enough for their unbelievable dedication, patience and help in teaching the children not only in their riding ability but also the importance of the Pony Club ethos.
As a new comer in 1996 to the world of the Pony Club, the Flint and Denbigh Hunt Branch have helped us all, Drew has been proud to assist in sponsorship where ever possible, Grace, who has been hooked from day one and her riding skills have gone from strength to strength, now understands that in life you must put back what you have taken out and my ridiculous idea, that after watching my children's hundreds of Pony Club lessons entitles me to buy a horse, join the hunt and jump fences built for the brave is something I still question !.
I am still here to help the Pony Club and I will be here to assist the hunt.
In the meantime please do not hesitate to contact me
Kind regards and best wishes to your family
Rebecca
Clear round show jumping
at Hendre, on Tuesday 31st August .
We will do half hour at each height, followed by take your own round competition. Finally, we shall have a Chase me Charlie competition. Lead rein are more than welcome.
11am - lead rein, 11.30 - 18", 12 noon - 2ft, 12.30 - 2'6", 1pm - 2'9", 1.30pm - 3ft plus.
Clear round - £3 or £5 for two rounds. Consequent rounds £2 each. Family - £10 for 4 rounds - different riders/ponies
Take your own line - £3
Chase me Charlie - £1 .... or all 4 for £8
Names asap please. Hope to hear from you soon!
Warm regards
Chrissie chrissie@equest.plus.com
07863108975
Flint and Denbigh Hunt Supporters Wine and Cheese night
Friday 10th September Plas Heaton By Kind Permission of Mr. Heaton
Come and join us at Plas Heaton for some fine locally made cheese and a hand picked selection of wines from around the world!!
Tickets £10 per person
Week August 10th 2010
I would like to wish Good Luck and All the Best to all F&D members competing at the Pony Club Championships at Draycott Manor in Derbyshire.14th - 17th Aug. We have members representing Area 5 in SJ, Dressage, Eventing & Polocrosse, so Good Luck to you all.
URGENT, PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
Cefn fun day has had to be re-arranged to Monday 16Th August due to Nantglyn Show on 12Th August.
The Fun Day is at Bodysgaw Isa, Llannefydd LL16 5DS by kind permission of Arthur and Marian Owen.
We will start at 11am with games with Gwil, break for a picnic and then go for a ride in the fields, should finish at 2.30pm.
Cost is £7 per child
DO NOT FORGET TO BRING A PICNIC FOR YOURSELVES AND HAY AND WATER FOR YOUR PONIES
Names to Jane on grindalfarmer@btinternet.com or 07890107492 asap
Other dates for August are ...
Thursday 26th Llandyrnog Faming Badge.
Saturday 28th SJ for all at Denbigh Flower Show
Tuesday 31st Llandyrnog Clear Round Jumping.
Please note that there will NOT be a weekly update next week.
Week August 3rd 2010
Clear Round Jumping.
THIS IS ON TOMORROW UNLESS WE HAVE TORRENTIAL RAIN! SO PLEASE TURN UP AND SUPPORT!! IF YOU HAVE NOT BOOKED IN, DON'T WORRY, YOU CAN STILL TURN UP ON DAY IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND AND WANT TO COME.
SEE YOU TOMORROW
CHRISSIE
07863108975
Clear round show jumping will be at Clwydfo, Rhewl not Hendre, on Thursday 5th August and we will be using the PC jumps - another chance to let your pony have a look at them!
We will do half hour at each height, followed by take your own round competition. Finally, we shall have a Chase me Charlie competition. Lead rein are more than welcome.
- 11am - lead rein
- 11.30 - 18"
- 12 noon - 2ft
- 12.30 - 2'6"
- 1pm - 2'9"
- 1.30pm - 3ft plus.
Clear round - £3 or £5 for two rounds. Consequent rounds £2 each. Family - £10 for 4 rounds - different riders/ponies
Take your own line - £3 ... Chase me Charlie - £1 ... Or all 4 for £8
Hope to hear from you soon!
Warm regards ... Chrissie
Llysfaen District - Show Jumping From Scratch Stage 1
5 week course - limited numbers, commencing Thursday 9 September 2010 at Sirior Goch, Betws Yn Rhos at 6 pm.
As spaces are limited, please book prior to 20 August 2010, booking form attached.
Diolch ... Ceri
Llysfaen XC 26th Sep. Schedule attached ...
Berwyn & Dee ODE Sep 4th. Schedule attached.
Pony Club Championships
Dear District Commissioner,
Unfortunately we have had a very poor response to The Equest Pramox Competition at the Championships. We are therefore opening up the competition to the first 20 Members to enter the 18 to 21 year old class (Class 1) and the first 20 Members to enter the Associates 21-25 year old class (Class 2). The entry fee has been reduced to only £5 to cover the medical fees. Please find attached the Schedule and Entry form, all entries must be received by Saturday 7th August.
Please would you inform your Members aged 18 – 25 years old.
Many thanks ... Sarah
Sarah Baker ... Secretary to Chief Executive & Chairman
The Pony Club, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RW
Direct Dial: 02476 698304 ... Fax: 02476 696919 ... www.pcuk.org
HOYS Commorative/Coffee table style book ...
Dear all,
Please see the below email from Sarah Briscoe at Grandstand Media. Please would you pass this email amongst your Branches in case they have anyone who springs to mind for the project, and would like to contact Sarah.
Thank you for your help,
Best Regards ... Clare
Clare Roberts
Press Officer, PR & Marketing Executive
02476 698310
We are commissioning a very special HOYS Commorative/Coffee table style book due to be launched next year.
We are also particularly interested in ‘where are they now’ stories so if you have PC members that started in the Prince Philip Cup and have gone onto adult success in SJ and/or Showing?
I am also compiling a list for the author of personalities integral to the history of HOYS. I am sure there is a host of people that have made the Pony Club’s inclusion at the show memorable but if you have any really specific people we shouldn’t miss, perhaps you could also forward those ideas to me?
We are still very much in the planning stages so if you feel there is something that absolutely needs including, do not hesitate to let me know.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards ... Sarah Briscoe
Sarah.Briscoe@grandstand.co.uk
New Media Marketing Executive
Grandstand Media Ltd
7 Waterside
Station Road
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 4US
Tel: 01582 711 411 ... Fax: 01582 469 832
www.hoys.co.uk
www.grandstandgroup.com
Week July 27th 2010
Please Return ...
... the Cup awarded to Associate member helping at Main Camp 2009. Could the member who was awarded this cup last year please return it, so that it can be used again for the most helpful Associate at camp this time.
Thank you ... Iona
Llandyrnog District Dates during August
Please book in ASAP for any of the events on the Fixture Sheet for August.
- 5th Aug & 31st Aug Clear Round Jumping
- 10th Aug SJ & Dressage
Schedule for SJ at Denbigh Flower Show is attached ... click here
Schedule attached for F&D Hunter Trials & Tetrathlon ... click here
Schedule attached for Llanymynech Hunter Trials ... click here
Try B 4 U Buy Day at Maelor Equestrian Centre Hope on Sat 30th October 2010
More details nearer the date.
SOMERFORD PARK FARM EVENT
Calling all Pony Club members, parents and supporters. An opportunity to take part in this prestigious event happening at
Somerford Park farm on Saturday 21st August and Sunday 22nd August
Andrew Heffernan of Top Eventers (andrew@topeventers.co.uk ) is looking for willing volunteers to assist with fence judging on the cross-country course for a half-day or a full-day at this event on either the Saturday or Sunday (or both if you are really keen) the 21st & 22nd August. Previous experience is not essential - novices will be paired with experienced judges.
You will be well looked-after and have the opportunity to get close up and personal with the excitement of the day. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping the events chosen charity - the North West Air Ambulance.
The classes include I, BE100Open, ON, N, BE100, OI, CIC*.
If you would like to join in the fun and contribute with your time ...
please contact ANDREW HEFFERNAN by email at andrew@topeventers.co.uk
Week July 20th 2010
CAMP- THURSDAY 22nd July – Setting up
Please could the parents of all children who will be attending mini & main camp be at the Camp field by 6 pm. We shall be setting up camp and will need as much help as possible so that the rides can start on time on Friday.
If you have any strimmers, tools etc please bring them along. Please could the ones volunteering to clean the village hall and toilets bring along their cloths and cleaning materials etc.
If you are bringing younger children with you, ensure that they are supervised at all times.
1st DAY OF CAMP Mini & Main
PLEASE DO NOT UNBOX the ponies /horses until after the meeting. All Parents & campers to be present for the meeting at 9.30am.
PHOTOGRAPH WANTED
Message from Mrs F Bradshaw. ( president F&D Pony Club)
I would really like a good photo of a team, senior or junior, in the F and D stock which I could blow up and put on my stand, to that end I would like to give as a present a stock to anyone who can provide one. frances.bradshaw@hotmail.co.uk
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POLOCROSSE
Celyn Polocrosse Club based at Northop College International Tournament 24th and 25th July, at Mollington near to the Little Chef A540 turning to Chester – it will be signed.
Please come at watch if you can – at this tournament you will see all levels of the game being played from junior to A grade international.
There are a number of players from the Flint and Denbigh Pony club, that have progressed through the sport now to play at A grade and to be members of International squads.
Olivia Miller will be playing on the u16 squad against the Australians and the Irish Development squad members include Ross and Ceri Willams. Simon Amor and Annemieke Mitchell are both u21 squad members now A grade players. Annie is also member of the Ladies Squad they will be playing over the weekend.
This will BE HUGE FUN and very exciting. Spread the word and check website for programme www.celynpolox.co.uk
CAN EVERYONE CHECK WITH JEANETTE WHETHER PONY CLUB POLOCROSSE IS ON THIS THURS at 7pm AT RUTHIN RIDING SCHOOL
Email or text - she needs to compile a list of contacts to keep informed specifically for future trainings ... Jeanette 07771866440
Jeanette@gwerydlakes.co.uk
www.gwerydlakes.co.uk
Please find below details of the Hunt Supporters Summer Salad
Flint & Denbigh Hunt Supporters Club
Summer Salad and Entertainment @ Speddyd
By Kind Permission of Mr & Mrs M Owen
Selection of Cold Meats, Salads & Deserts
Free Glass of Wine
Bar and Cocktail Bar
Party Games
Live Music with Superb Band “Luke”
Speddyd Farm, Llandyrnog
From 7-30pm
31st July 2010
Tickets £10 from Ian Evans .... 07775624387
Week July 13th 2010
AREA SHOW JUMPING
Dear All,
Thank you for all your help in making our Area Show Jumping competition such a success.
Thank you to all who turned up on the Weds evening, Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday. The competition ran so smoothly and without any major problems.
The list of thank you's - for collecting ring stewards, arena parties, catering stewards, judges helpers, commentators, scorers, car parking stewards is endless.
Our members were excellent at being helpful, polite and friendly – so thank you.
Our day was perfect and to cap it all the Open team & Novice team qualified for the champs – CONGRATULATIONS. Well done to all the other teams too, as they also were placed and were a credit to our Branch.
The Newcomers and the Intermediate Teams were both 2nd in their class.
Full Results will be on the F&D web site and can be downloaded here (.doc) Photographs available from www.LluniauDewi.com / Dewi's Photographs and also RING 1 www.peterowenphotography.co.uk
Chris Leahy deserves a special thank you for all her hard work organising the teams and for all the training that she organises through out the year.
Iona as always was organised and had everything to hand. She is now the expert on the Pony Club Show jumping Rules. Thank you.
I was amazed at how quickly everything was dismantled at the end of the day. There were many comments from the visiting branches at how friendly the competition was.
We were also asked by Mr Gough Roberts and Jane from Dyfnog Stud and asked to pass on their thanks to all, for leaving the site so clean & tidy. They were very impressed as there was no rubbish left to clear at all. So Thank You for taking your rubbish home!!
Good luck to those who will be going to the championships.
Best regards ... Bethan
AREA 5 DRESSAGE COMPETITION
Please find attached the schedule for this year's Area Dressage to be held at Somerford park Farm on TUESDAY the 3rd AUGUST 2010.
You will note that this is a two stage entry system:
Stage 1: Preliminary entries to be submitted by Tuesday the 13th July. This stage only requires numbers of teams and individuals to be indicated together with the entry fee.
Stage 2: Which requires full details of each rider and horse, does not need to be submitted until Sunday the 25th July.
It is essential that we know exactly how many entries to expect since this is crucial to deciding the number of arenas and judges. Please therefore let us know numbers as a matter of urgency. If you are experiencing any difficulty - please let us know.
It is appreciated that the time is short and I apologise for that but if we are to make the necessary arrangements we do need full co-operation.
We look forward to hearing from you.
PLEASE NOTE: The Pony Club Intermediate Dressage Test 2009 on page 41 of the Dressage Rule Book 2010 has the following typo.
Movement 2 should read:
2. B Circle right 15m diameter. Give and retake the reins on the circle.
Kind regards ... Tristan Lock-Williams
Organiser
Regards ... Geoff Bell
D.C. East Cheshire BPC
Week July 6th 2010
AREA SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION PLEASE can you help?
Help needed to set up marquee at Dyfnog on Wednesday 7th July 7 pm & Saturday 10th July to build course from noon onwards.
Stewards needed to help on Sunday 11th July at the Area 5 Show jumping. Parents & members please come along to support & help out at this event. (especially if you have benefited from the SJ Training provided by the Branch)
Contact bethan@jones-bros.com
Competitors and their parents are expected to steward when not competing.
Timetable will be on web site, on Tuesday for those already volunteered.
DRESSAGE
I have a couple of spaces left on Dressage Training with Paul Davies at Penrhiw Uchaf on 12th July 2010 - anyone interested please contact me on 07795117535
Thanks
Nia
REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS AND PARENTS please note!!!!
If you have booked onto any Rally, Training, Badge Day or Riding & Road Safety (R&R all sessions have to be attended as stated on Fixture Sheet) and you do NOT turn up, you WILL be expected to pay, as provision has already been made for you. We are trying to keep charges down for you all, but the "NO SHOW" members are making it very difficult for every one.
ENDURANCE DATES
Just keeping you up to date with our next two local rides:
North Wales Endurance Group have 2 super new rides coming up in the next few weeks - you may be interested!
- Sat 10 July Halkyn Ride 10 and 20 mile pleasure ride and also a 20 mile competitive ride
- Sat 24 July Delamere and Whitegate Way Ride - again a 10 or 20 mile pleasure ride and competitive rides from 20 miles upwards.
More information can be found in the Sport Endurance website or by calling me on 07710551829 (Jane)
Kate Williams
HUNT SUPPORTERS BBQ
Dear all...
Summer is here and it is time once again for the Flint and Denbigh hunt supporters club BBQ.
This year the BBQ will be held at Speddyd farm by kind permission of the Owen family on the 31st of July.
This year there will be live music from one of the areas top band ... ‘Luke’, a cocktail bar and games for that little bit of friendly competition!!
Tickets cost £10.00 per person and are available from Ian Evans 07775 624387 mobile or ian_evans73@tiscali.co.uk
Please ensure that you book your tickets ASAP so that we can sort numbers.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Graham
Week June 29nd 2010
REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS MEMBERS COMPETING AT ANY DISCIPLINE
As so many of our members are out and about competing at different venues over the summer months could I please ask you all to familiarize your selves with the Rules before the Competition. You should all have the relevant Rule Books. You are representing the Flint & Denbigh Hunt Branch of the Pony Club and your behaviour is a reflection on our Branch.
Can I please ask you all to read the paragraph " Unseemly Behaviour"
Unseemly behaviour on the part of riders, team officials, or team supporters will be reported as soon as possible by the Officials to PC HQ and they may be penalised by disqualification of the Branch or Branches concerned for a period of 3 years. Any competitor or supporter who in the opinion of the Official Steward has been rude or aggressive towards any official at a competition or who has behaved in an aggressive or unfair manner to their horse may be disqualified.
HELP AT MIMI CAMP
If we have any members, school year 9 or above, who would like to help at Mini Camp, could you please email Katy on katy@hendrerwyddfarm.com. Whole days or all of mini camp (3 days), lunch will be provided. This can be used as part of your community service if you are working towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award.
HUNTING CERTIFICATE
Even if you have told me you want to do this please contact me again
All Pony Club members who are 14 years old by 1st September 2010 who would like to come out hunting with the Flint and Denbigh Hunt this season must let me know as soon as possible and no later than Thursday 22nd July 2010. Either ring me on 01745 582421/07850 593168 or email cefncronies@aol.com This gives you all a month to talk to your friends and see who is doing it with you, anyone who gives their name in after Thursday 22nd July, will have to possibly wait until next year.
You must be able to attend the gate shutting and hunting talk on Tuesday 27th July (at main camp). (If you are not going to be at main camp this year let me know. You will need to bring your pony with you for 12pm).
You and your parents have to then be dedicated on Saturdays, we also go out on Tuesday's and Thursday's (on foot) if you want to come out in holiday time!
You have to do a minimum of 3 days Autumn Hunting (end of August- end of October, early morning's) and as many days as possible during the open season (end October-beginning of March). We usually have two Pony Club meets (weather permitting) for all Pony Club members to come out hunting and you are expected to come out on Pony Club meet days.
If you are taking the hunting certificate this enables you to come out hunting without mounted guardian, (your guardian must be following in a vehicle).
Whilst taking the Hunting Certificate we look at your attendance (minimum of 3 days autumn hunting and many days in the open season), ability on a suitable horse/pony, your conduct whilst out hunting and being willing and able to do gates without prompting. You will be given a written/oral test (usually towards the end of the season).
I would think that 98% of our young hunt supporters have come up through the Pony Club. No matter what type of pc activity you prefer, coming out hunting greatly improves your riding ability and teaches you respect and consideration of those around you. It is a wonderful way to spend your Saturday's and have the honour of riding over some of Wales' most beautiful countryside.
Obviously you will need your parents/ guardian's permission, but, I would like to hear from the Pony Club members themselves. Let me have your emails, so I can contact you.
I have also had some interest from parents wanting to do it too, so that they understand what is going on when they come out hunting, we would love any parent or older member who is interested to contact me too, or of course Louise Shepperd.
I look forward to hearing from you all.
Lucy (Reed)
DRESSAGE
Dressage Training with Jo at Hope Equestrian on;
- 12th July
- 26th July
- 9th Aug
- 23rd Aug
- 6th Sept
- 20th Sept
Dressage Training with Paul Davies at Penrhiw Uchaf, Bryn Y Maen
- 24th July - morning
- 9th Aug - afternoon and evening
- 23rd Aug - afternoon and evening
Names and payment to be sent to Nicky Rae please nicolarae@hotmail.com
Thanks
Nia
PLEASE READ
Hi everyone,
Just to let you know that a lovely welsh sec D living in a roadside field next door to Hafod y Coed in Tremeirchion has been found to have had a 5 inch strip cut out of her mane about quarter the way down from her ears. The police say it could be that thieves have marked her to be stolen in the next few days. They will then mark the field with something like a bollard or bike wheel, and come back to pick her up.
It might be an idea if this could be posted on the riding club and Pony Club websites, or just pass it on to everyone in the area just as a precaution.
Many thanks
Mandy Jones
Hafod y coed
Week June 22nd 2010
MUSICAL RIDE ... Ruthin
Flag Bearers Wanted for Ruthin Show Saturday 26th June. Can be on Lead Rein or older. Also 1 member with 12.2 hh - 13.2 hh pony (to replace member who has broken their arm) will need to attend practise Friday evening at 6.30 pm and Saturday morning, performance is on Saturday at 12.00 noon. Please contact Meg if you would like to take help out. Megww@aol.com or Janet Major major.jan@hotmail.com
Also green jods - has anyone got any from royal Welsh we could borrow please?
RIDERS WANTED PLEASE FOR YOUNG INSTRUCTORS COURSES.
Free Instruction 26th June
Saturday 26th June 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm D test and above. Packed Lunch & ponies needed. Please contact Katy for more information if interested.
katy@hendrerwyddfarm.com
SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION
If you wish to enter the Area Show Jumping competition on July 11th please send your cheques in to me now! For those who haven't been to any of the training sessions at Jane Gough's I will be arranging a training/selection night in the next week or so and will need to see you there. The schedule was sent out in last weeks update so please read it.
Many thanks.
Chris
leahymc@btopenworld.com
Llanasa Rally 25.06.10
Northop has been reported as clear of the suspected problem so the Llamas Rally on Friday 25th will proceed as scheduled. I believe your times have been sent out to you but if you are unsure please email me at leahymc@btopenworld.com
many thanks
Chris
C+ Training Dates
These are the dates for C + training.
18th Aug 6-8pm on foot
6 Sept 6-8pm on foot
12 Sept mounted at 3pm
16 Sept 6 -8 pm
Cost is £10 per session
Names to Jane Grindal via email grindalfarmer@btinternet.com
RUTHIN HORSE SHOW SAT & SUN 26TH & 27TH JUNE
Get your entry in by Thursday 24th July and save money!!! Entries will be accepted at the reduced rate if received by Thursday. A saving of £ per class. Schedule & Entry Form attached. Cheques payable to Ruthin Horse Show Please.
Please Note.. I was reminded at the week end that you really need to take your Horse Passport with you when you are transporting your horse/ponies. You could be fined up to £5000 if stopped and you do not have the passport with you.
Ystrad Annual Hog Roast and evening of Dance, Music and more ...
YOUNG HUNT SUPPORTERS. ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY NOW ... PLEASE TRY AND ORDER YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE SO WE HAVE AN IDEA OF NUMBERS ....
Tickets:
Before Wednesday 30th June ... Adults: £10 Children U12: £5
After 30th and on the night ... Adults: £12 Children U12: £6
To include:
- Hog Roast
- DJ
- Ceilidh Dancing
- Bucking Bronco Competition
- Sumo Wrestling
Gates open 6.30PM
For tickets contact Toni Proffitt- 07795624499
Sam De Gregory – 07917190130
Please find attached flyer to show friends and family also a ticket application form.
Week June 15th 2010
RIDERS WANTED PLEASE FOR YOUNG INSTRUCTORS COURSES.
Free Instruction 20th & 26th June
Sunday 20th June 11.00 am - 3.00 pm C test and above confident/capable to ride over XC fences. Packed Lunch & ponies needed
Saturday 26th June 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm D test and above. Packed Lunch & ponies needed. Please contact Katy for more information if interested.
katy@hendrerwyddfarm.com
LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO ATTEND HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW ...
... COACH TRIP 9TH OCT 10. IF YOU HAVE NOT PUT YOUR NAME FORWARD PLEASE DO IT NOW!!! garethion@hotmail.com
SHOW JUMPING
Please Note extract from a Message sent from Area 5 Rep Mrs Benoy
( I hope that these were not F&D parents!! )
Dear All,
As you know the Sir WWW held their show jumping competition last week and had two very rude parents to deal with - nothing new there you
say!! But actually this is happening far too often now ...
Hi everyone,
If you are interested in representing the branch at the 2010 Area show jumping competition on July 11th please read the attached schedule and here for part two. Also please read the relevant sections of the PC SJ rule book to check that you and your pony/horse comply, i.e. 3 rallies, correct tack etc etc. (if you do not have the current rule book you can read it on-line on the Pony Club website). Then send the correct payment by cheque made out to the Flint and Denbigh branch of the Pony Club to myself asap. PLEASE write on the reverse of the cheque, members name, age and name of pony/horse and the class you wish to be considered for.
I will be arranging a selection night in the next couple of weeks for everyone interested in taking part so please send your cheques to me asap.
many thanks
Chris Leahy, Derwen Fawr, Milwr, Holywell, CH8 8HE, 01352 710056 or 07715635089
Hi Iona,
Please can you send this out.
Dear All Area Horse Trial Team Members,
Bethan Jones has entered you all to the Area Horse Trials. Please can you send her a cheque for £40 per entry payable to the Branch.
Many Thanks
Louise
Dear All,
Please could you give a gentle nudge to all your B Test candidates to check they are going to attend the study days. The Welsh one is on July 19th at Dyfnog Stud and the Cheshire one is on July 26th at Delamere. I realise these may clash with camps but it will benefit the candidates if they can attend.
Also please could you nudge your senior members who would like to attend Area 5 Senior Camp .
Many thanks. Jenny Benoy Area 5 Rep
Northern PCs Endurance Challenge Attached here
Dear All,
Please could you put this on your websites for anyone that may be interested.
Thanks. Jenny Benoy
Llanasa Rallies Wednesday 16th and Friday 25th June
Hi Iona,
Please could you forward this on to the Pony Club members.
Anyone wishing to confirm bookings or book onto Wed 16th or Fri. 25th of June, Llanasa rallies please contact Chris Leahy on 01352 710056, 07715635089 or email Chris to leahymc@btopenworld.com
Many thanks
Charlotte
BBQ
Dear all,
Summer is here and it is time once again for the Flint and Denbigh hunt supporters club BBQ.
This year the BBQ will be held at Speddyd farm by kind permission of the Owen family on the 31st of July.
This year there will be live music from one of the areas top band... ‘Luke’, a cocktail bar and games for that little bit of friendly competition!!
Tickets cost £10.00 per person and are available from Ian Evans (07775 624387 mobile or ian_evans73@tiscali.co.uk) or by replying to this e-mail.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Graham
Week June 8th 2010
Reminder Camp Enrolment evening at Cefn Tuesday 8th June ( tonight) at 7.00pm
I will have PC sweatshirts, jackets, saddlecloths, manuals, ties, badges, xc armbands, gloves, jodphurs and jodi boots for sale.
Could every one please park on camp field NOT on the road.
Thanks ... Iona
REMINDER ... CAMP REGISTRATION EVENING TUESDAY 8th JUNE. LAST CHANCE !!!
CRB Forms will be available on the night if you have not already filled one in. Please bring the necessary documents. 1 from group 1 and 2 from group 2.
Group 1 Passport, Driving Licence, Birth Cert, EU Nat Identity card, HM Forces ID, UK Forearms Licence or Adoption cert.
Group 2 Marriage Cert, P45/P60, Recent Utility Bill, Credit Card Statement , Bank Statement, Morgage Statement, Valid Insurance Cert, Valid Vehicle reg Cert, Benefit Statement, Addressed Payslip, TV Licence
Congratulations and Well Done ...
... to all 23 members who have passed Tests last week ranging from E - C+
Please Note ...
Road Rider Badges & Tests
Mini badge ... has to be completed before D and D+
Main Achievement badge ... has to be completed before C Test - has to be completed before C+
If you are thinking of doing a test either at camp or later in year then you must hold appropriate Road Rider level.
We are running a Mini badge and Achievement badge on 12 June but at moment it is poorly subscribed. PLEASE BOOK IN ASAP chrissie@equest.plus.com thank you Chrissie
Cefn Working Rally ...
... has a few spaces for June 16th. If you would like to come contact Jane via email grindalfarmer@btinternet.com
Ruthin Show ... Top show jumping returns to Ruthin 26/27 June 2010
After an absence of many years Ruthin will once again stage a top show jumping event. As part of the fantastic Medieval World and Country Show the organisers Ruthin Forward have included two days of show jumping and showing covering qualifiers for British Show Jumping, Veteran Society, and British Show Pony Society, as well as all unaffiliated classes for locals.
Not only will competitors be able to compete in their own events they will also be able to enjoy the main show which highlights medieval life with jousting knights, foot combat re enactments, living history and countryside skill and crafts. The theme of the county show is interactive where participants can join in lots of skills - even inter active cookery. This is truly an event not to be missed. Full details and downloadable entry form can be found on www.ruthinforward.co.uk (schedule also attached).
We are also looking for stewards for this event – if you are interested we can reward you with lunch and free entry to the show! Please email chrissie@equest.plus.com to register your interest.
Many thanks
Chrissie
CHESHIRE SHIELD HORSE TRIALS AND AREA 5 QUALIFIER - SUNDAY 4TH JULY 2010 - SOMERFORD PARK FARM
Dear All
Please find attached the Schedule and Entry Form for the above event.
You will note that this year's competition also includes the 2010 Area 5 Horse Trials qualifier and it is therefore expected that the demand for places will be high. Please ensure, therefore, that your entries are submitted as early as possible.
Geoff Bell
ECBPC
Combined Training Competition for 18-25 year olds
Dear All,
I would be very grateful if you could forward the attached Schedule and Entry form to your Branches for the Combined Training Competition for 18-25 year olds at the Championships.
Many thanks,
Sarah
Sarah Baker
Secretary to Chief Executive & Chairman
The Pony Club, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RW
Direct Dial: 02476 698304, Fax: 02476 696919, www.pcuk.org
Registered Charity no. 1050146
Incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England No. 3072475
Ystrad Annual Hog Roast and evening of Dance, Music and more ...
Tickets:
Before Wednesday 30th June ... Adults: £10 Children U12: £5
After 30th and on the night ... Adults: £12 Children U12: £6
To include:
- Hog Roast
- DJ
- Ceilidh Dancing
- Bucking Bronco Competition
- Sumo Wrestling
Gates open 6.30PM
For tickets contact Toni Proffitt- 07795624499
Sam De Gregory – 07917190130
Please find attached flyer to show friends and family also a ticket application form.
Week June 1st 2010
Dear Members,
Thank you so much for all your help selling race cards at the Point to Point.
You sold well over £900 worth.
It was very good of you all to give up your time to help make the day a success. It is important to volunteer help to these country side organisations.
The helpers were: Alex & Sam Major, Ant & Phoebie Woodbine, Yasmin, Sam, Eden & Sophie Greaves, Catrin & Samantha Evans, Tamara & Jasmine Massey, Sian Bryant, Brier Leahy, Louisha Doran, Ben Reed, George, Edward & Lucinda Sturla, Olivia & Rosie Miller.
Thank you also to Olive & Allan Greaves Judith Bryant Chris Leahy & Jan Major for organising the sellers and taking the money in. We are very grateful to you parents for encouraging the members to do voluntary jobs.
It's important for them to learn to give their time to help out.
Bethan
REMINDER. Pony Club CAMP REGISTRATION EVENING TUESDAY 8th JUNE
CRB Forms will be available on the night if you have not already filled one in. Please bring the necessary documents. 1 from group 1 and 2 from group 2.
Group 1 Passport, Driving Licence, Birth Cert, EU Nat Identity card, HM Forces ID, UK Forearms Licence or Adoption cert.
Group 2 Marriage Cert, P45/P60, Recent Utility Bill, Credit Card Statement , Bank Statement, Mortgage Statement, Valid Insurance Cert, Valid Vehicle reg Cert, Benefit Statement, Addressed Pay slip, TV Licence
SHOW JUMPING
Hi Iona
Could you please send this out to everyone and tell those concerned that my computer has blown and they will therefore have to look at Sir WWW website themselves for the running order for Wednesdays comp. If they need any more information they will have to ring me on 07715635089 or 01352 710056.
Many thanks .... Chris
Approx times for Wed, Running order to appear on Sir WWW Website asap.
SIR WWW SHOWJUMPING 2ND JUNE 2010
Please be aware these are only approximate times. Number to call on day 07986142891. Running order to follow.
RING 1
Class 1
9.00 am ... 4 teams
Class 2 - not before
10.30 am ... 10 teams
Class 3 - not before
14.00 ... 12 teams
RING 2
Class 4
9.00 am ... 12 teams
Class 5 - not before
13.00 ... 8 teams
Class 6 – not before
16.00 ... 6 teams
LLYSFAEN DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY
Hi Iona,
The Plas Uchaf Cross Country was a success, and what a sunny day it was, I don’t know whether you knew but I was the official photographer on the day and although I had a display board next to the entry secretary’s lorry when I came back the wind had blown it over and therefore wasn’t visible (nobody picked it up) so I imagine many people are unaware that I was there.
Would you please include the following quick link to my website in your next weekly Pony Club update as there are some really nice images of competitors doing their thing and would you also mention that I am available to cover any Pony/Riding club event in the future.
Thanks Iona ... Peter.
Quality Images From the recent Plas Uchaf Cross Country 23rd May 2010
http://www.photoboxgallery.com/PetesPix
Kind Regards,
Peter.
Peter Owen Photography
Y Gors
Llangernyw
Abergele
Conwy
LL22 8RL
Berwyn & Dee Beginners One Day Event
Good Morning all ...
Berwyn & Dee Beginners One Day Event, entries are now coming in fast so early attention is vital to secure your place.
Please find a copy of the schedule attached for the Beginners One Day Event at Packwood School on July 17th .... click here
We would be grateful if you could put this schedule on your website and forward this email to your members
Please direct all enquiries to contacts on the attached schedule.
Best regards
Simon Randall
Berwyn & Dee Branch of the Pony Club
Ballacraine, Froncysyllte, Llangollen, LL20 7RH
Day Tel : 01244 680204 Eve Tel : 01691 778589
Fax : 01244 671410
Email : simon@berwynanddee.co.uk Website : www.berwynanddee.co.uk
Mini Major Competition, Olympia 2010
Please find attached the Guidelines and Application form for the 2010 Mini Major at the Olympia International Horse Show.
Applications close:- Friday, 6th August
A hard copy of this will appear in the next Bulletin (end of June)
Clare Boardman
Senior Executive Secretary
In addition to: Racing & Show Jumping.
Direct Dial: 02476 698301
The Pony Club - www.pcuk.org
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RW Tel: 02476 698300 Fax: 02476 696919
Registered Charity no. 1050146 Incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England No.3072475
Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail
PLEASE HELP US TO STAMP OUT RAGWORT!
IF YOU SPOT A RAGWORT INFESTATION FIND THE POSTCODE OR GRIDMAP
PHOTOS ARE IMPORTANT, TOO!
SEND TO ... farming@dailypost.co.uk
Andrew Forgrave is the farming Editor and has built up a map on Daily Post website.
PROTECT YOUR PRECIOUS HORSES
Check it out!!
Dear Iona
Could you please put this on your website. This is vitally important to all grazing animals.
I am Press Officer for N.E.WALES BHS. I have our local assembly member Sandy Mewies involved. Please get the children involved!. A project perhaps during the summer months?? Andrew Forgrave at Daily Post Farming is trying to help us to eradicate it in all of North Wales. Any photos and defining the area where it is growing would be fine. The map is on the DP website. If no-one e mails him we are afraid the map may disappear!!
Send to ... farming@dailypost.co.uk
Week May 25th 2010
LOTS OF INFORMATION THIS WEEK, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
FLINT & DENBIGH POINT TO POINT AT BANGOR ON DEE SAT 29th MAY
I’ve not had a great response for helpers to sell race cards at the point to point. If anyone has volunteered and not yet received a car pass or would like to join in, please get in touch with me asap.
Members that hunt or have done their hunting certificate should make every effort to come along.
Thank you Bethan bethan@jones-bros.com
SHOW JUMPING ... PLEASE NOTE
Show jumping training with Louise on June 7th is now at Dyfnog, Denbigh and not at Northop. There are quite a few spaces available so please email me asap if you would like to attend.
Many thanks. Chris. leahymc@btopenworld.com
DRESSAGE TRAINING
The only dates available for the Dressage Training with Paul Davies are 1st & 5th June. No spaces available on any of the other dates. Please contact Gwenan Johnson if you would like either of the above dates on yddol@btinternet.com
LLYSFAEN DISTRICT FUN DAY
There are still a few places left on the E – D Test Fun Day at Oakwood Park Farm, Sychnant Pass, Conwy on Thursday 3rd June, please refer to F&DPC diary page for further details or contact Laura Owen on 01745-860571/Email: bert.1@tiscali.co.uk
Thank you, Laura bert.1@tiscali.co.uk
LLANASA DISTRICT RALLIES
Could anyone who is booking on the Llanasa rallies please contact Charlotte Woodcock on 07885869251 or 01352 733710 for the next two rallies ( 28th May and 2nd of June ) as I am going in for a operation and will not be available for two weeks.
Also please could all who attend the rallies PLEASE PICK UP THE POO YOUR HORSES LEAVE BEHIND as there was a lot left for me to pick up after the rally on the 21st
Many thanks Sharon
LLANDYRNOG DISTRICT
Does any one want to add their name to the Horse of the Year coach trip on Sat 9th Oct??? I have not had enough names for it to go ahead and will have to cancel if I do not get more members wanting to attend. Please let me know by 31st May.
Thanks Iona. garethion@hotmail.com
SENIOR AREA 5 CAMP (ASSOCIATES) DETAILS FOR MEMBERS 16 YEARS & OVER.
AREA 5 TETRATHLON DETAILS
AREA 5 B TEST & AH STUDY DAYS 19th & 26th JULY ... AH STUDY DAY 3rd JULY
Please contact Louise Shepherd david.shepherd10@btopenworld.com
POLOCROSSE TRAINING
Polocrosse Pony Club training is to start at Gweryd Lodge, Llanarmon yn Ial every Thursday evening from the 20th May 6.30 – 8.30pm. Come and have a go at this fun sport, new starters welcome. We hope to run some grass practices. We will advise to you as and when we get some venues sorted out.
If you are keen then we need teams of 3 or 6 to enter for the next tournament which is at Welshpool. Run by the United Pack On Saturday the 13th June near Powys Castle.
Please contact Jeanette@gwerydlakes.co.uk telephone 01824 780230 mob for texts 07771866440
COMBINED TRAINING COMPETITION. CHS
Many thanks Chris.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
- 5th June CHS Combined Training
- 27th June Tanatside ODE
- 4th July Area 5 Horse Trials
- 11th July Area 5 SJ
- 17th/18th July Area 5 Tetrathlon
- 3rd Aug Area 5 Dressage
- 11th/12th Sep F&D Hunter Trials & Tetrathlon
- 18th/19th Sep Tetrathlon
- 30th Oct F&D Try B4U Buy
- 31st Oct F&D WL Dressage
- 6th Feb 2011 Mounted games Stewards Instruction day.
FROM Pony Club HQ
Last year the Thoroughbred Breeders Association (TBA) organised for Members of the Flamstead Branch to visit Newmarket. The day consisted of an introduction to training grounds of Newmarket, followed by a visit to the British Racing School and a tour of the National Stud.
The TBA felt that this day was highly successful and would now like to offer the opportunity to more Branches to see how the racing industry works from studs through to racing yards.
The Management Committee met recently and they all agreed that this offer from the TBA with the backing of our President, Lady Lloyd Webber would be a excellent opportunity of our Members.
Therefore, Regional Representatives from the TBA may be contacting Branches in the future to the arrange a possible visit.
I would be grateful if you could please let your Branches know.
Many thanks
Clare Boardman
Senior Executive Secretary
In addition to: Racing & Show Jumping.
Direct Dial: 02476 698301
The Pony Club - www.pcuk.org
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RW
Tel: 02476 698300 Fax: 02476 696919
Registered Charity no. 1050146 Incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England No.3072475
Week May 18th 2010
I am away from tonight until Saturday so will not be replying to any emails or telephone messages before Saturday 22nd May.
Thanks ... Iona
Only 7 days left to get your camp form in.
Camp application forms must be in by 24th May. All information attached:
- Application Form mini camp 2010
- Application Form camp 2010
- Camp Information 2010
- Parents Duty Form 2010
Please note that the parents duty sheet must also be completed and sent back with the application form. Please ensure you have paid the correct postage.
Do not send cheques with application forms. It must be presented at the enrolment night on Tuesday 8th June, Cefn Village Hall 19.00 pm prompt.
Please read all the camp information attached.
Horses inside out .... See attached poster
Flint and Denbigh Riding Club have booked Gillian Higgins to give a demo and talk on horse anatomy and what we need to know about the various muscles for fitness etc. It is in Northop next Thurs 6.30 and they need to sell more tickets!! I have been asked to try and drum up some interest in the PC. It is £15 a ticket but they would have to reduce that for PC members I feel. Can we spread the word - bulletin maybe Iona ?
Thanks ... Meg
Area Tetrathlon
Can you help??
Area Tet needs Fence judges for Kelsall July 17/18. Contact Meg Green Megww@aol.com
Thanks ... Meg
SHOW JUMPING
Show Jumping training at Dyfnog with Louise Shepherd, June 18th and July 2nd. Members must be competitively jumping courses of at least 2 ' 3". £7.00 per hour, please send your cheques to me asap. (Anyone wishing to enter the Area Show Jumping competition and need to train on grass please come along).
also spaces still available for June 7th SJ training at Northop.
Many Thanks .... Chris Leahy
Week May 11th 2010
REMINDER Camp forms to be in by 24th May
LLYSFAEN XC 23rd May
AREA 5 Mounted Games Competition at Oswestry 23rd May
DETAILS FOR CHS Combined Training Competition "entry Form attached" and "Schedule"
SHOW JUMPING
Show Jumping Training ... Sunday 23rd May at Northop with Lee Williams
I only have one 2 hour slot available (14.00 - 16.00). If you are interested, please email me asap.
First come .... first served.
11 years and over please and jumping 2' 9" competitively.
Thanks Chris Leahy .... leahymc@btopenworld.com
BADGE DAY
Hi Iona
In your weekly communication can you please include a reminder that we are doing Pony Behaviour mini badge and Equine Behaviour achievement badge on Sunday 16th May at 10am at Penrhiw Uchaf and I still have a few places available.
Thanks Nia
Horse Trials Selection 2010
The selection dates for the Area Horse Trials are the 4th and 5th of June 2010. They are to be held at Forest Gate Farm, Delamere and will be directed by BE accredited trainer Richard Caruthers. Please read attached letter.
Thanks Katy
FIXTURE LIST MAY - SEP 2010
Every one should have received the new fixture list last week, either by email or in the post. Any problems please contact me.
Thanks Iona Pierce
TRY B 4 U BUY DAY
I have been asked to arrange another Try B 4 U Buy day. I have booked the Maelor Equestrian Centre, Hope for Sat 30th Oct. If any of you have a horse or pony you will be thinking of selling or loaning by then, or know of some one else who may, please contact me. Please pass the message on to as many people as possible.
Thanks Iona
Week May 4th 2010
RACE CARD SELLERS NEEDED FOR POINT TO POINT
Please contact Bethan Jones via email if you are available on May 29th bethan@jones-bros.com
NEW FIXTURE LIST MAY - SEP 2010 OUT THIS WEEK.
Will be emailed to all members. If any member would like me to post them a copy please let me know. (Other than the ones I already post out to)
Thanks
Iona
WINDSOR ROYAL HORSE SHOW
I would like to wish Suzi Williams, as one of the Llandyrnog members and on behalf of all the F&D Branch, all the best for next week as a member of the Welsh Games Team at Windsor.
LLYSFAEN DISTRICT XC 23rd May
Pony Club Racing
Hello
Knutsford Races is taking place at Tabley House, Knutsford on Sunday 16 May. There are 2 Pony Races starting at 1pm with Ruth Hurley as the contact,
At 2pm there are 7 point to point steeplechases. Information on the event is to be found at www.knutsfordraces.co.uk
Please can you let your members know. If you want more information please contact Ruth Hurley about the pony racing or myself about the point to point.
Regards,
Tim Garton
Mobile: 077399 48873
Hi Bethan,
I am secretary of the Wynnstay Hunt Supporters Club, I hope you don’t mind me contacting you.
I have attached a schedule for our Annual Show and wondered if you wouldn’t mind spreading the word amongst your Pony Club members or maybe put it on your website?
It is a friendly, happy, local show and the more that come along the merrier.
Our proceeds go to local charities.
Thanks for your time,
Regards,
Jo Roberts
Week April 28th 2010
POSTAGE ON CAMP FORMS
Could I please ask you all to ensure that enough postage has been paid on the camp application forms. Bethan has received several without the correct postage and has had to pay the excess and collect them from the Post Office. It may not arrive at all if the correct postage is not paid!!
SHOW JUMPING
I need your entries for Sir WWW Show Jumping competition on June the 2nd to be sent to me asap. You can enter more than 1 class if you wish. If you can't download the attached schedule then look on Sir WWW's website under showjumping and you will find it there. Please write rider name and age and pony name and class/classes entered on reverse of cheque and send to me at:
DERWEN FAWR, MILWR, HOLYWELL, FLINTSHIRE, CH8 8HE
many thanks, Chris
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
Last week I reminded members about "what to wear to rallies." This week can I please remind you not to tie hay nets up outside your trailers and lorries at Rallies (unless you are in a field & the landowner does not mind) and to make sure you clean up all droppings.
When you join Pony Club and on several occasions during the year a copy of Pony Club Rules are sent out to you with the Weekly Update. There is also a copy on the website under "What to wear to rallies". Can you all please read through it again and make sure you are aware of all the points made.
I have copied a paragraph for you all to read below:
Please be courteous, please leave dogs at home and take your litter home. When attending rallies at Ystrad please park considerably in the car park, remember there are a lot of vehicles coming at different times for rides and need to get in/out easily. The farm is strictly out of bounds and children must be kept under control at all times. Do not tie hay nets up to the outside of your trailers/boxes for your horses/ponies to eat at Rallies as it makes an awful mess.
Clean up all droppings even if your animal didn’t drop them.
F&D RIDING CLUB
The Flint and Denbigh Riding Club have organised a demo by Gillian Higgins at Northop College on 20th May, titled "Working with the anatomy of the horse". Details attached.
Ragwort
The Daily Post which is a local North Wales newspaper (Andrew Forgrave, Farming Editor) is going to produce a grid map of all the worst places where ragwort is rife. The area to be covered will be from Welshpool to N.W.Wales. He has asked Rose Brooke as press Officer for BHS to let as many people know as possible. Would be very grateful if you could "round robin" all our members in those areas. Riders can contact him at AndrewForgrave@dailypost .co.uk he is hoping to get something in print by Thursday next. So we need to get the ball rolling!
LLANDYRNOG SHOW
IS ON MONDAY 3RD MAY. SAVE MONEY & ENTER BEFORE THE DAY. I WILL ACCEPT ALL ENTRIES RECEIVED BEFORE SATURDAY AT THE REDUCED RATE. SCHEDULE & ENTRY FORM ATTACHED.
Dear Pony Club Instructors,
Please find attached information on an Accreditation day in neighboring Area 4. If you are not yet accredited it could be your last chance before the summer! If you are already accredited you may just want to go along for a fun/training day.
If you would like to attend please fill in the form and liaise with the contact in Area 4.
Many thanks
Katy Powell Jones
Chief Instructor of Flint and Denbigh Hunt Branch
Have you received a ‘CPD (Continued Professional Development) LOG CARD FREE!!’
It helps record rallies that you have taught and accreditation attended. Email me if you want one.
FUNdamentals
Great ideas for Camp for all ages with a fun dismounted session in the morning and ridden session in the afternoon ... Check out the download
Week April 20th 2010
MUSICAL RIDE
Musical ride practice has started and A BIG THANK YOU to those dedicated enthusiastic few who came. They went really well. However, turnout was disappointing and we need more to join. All ages welcome, from Lead Rein upwards.
PRACTICE ... FRIDAY 6.30 - 8 AT THE WERN, LLANDYRNOG - lovely flat field. The horses need exercising anyway so why not exercise them at the Musical ride? It is not a major commitment - only once a week. It would be nice to be recognised as a club for musical rides and give other Branches a run for their money!!
We are planning a treat/reward/trip for all those who take part. Please don't think your horse will not be good enough - it is amazing how quickly they all settled and got into a routine, even those who had not done it before. The benefits outweigh the negatives by a mile!
So please email Meg Green Megww@aol.com to let her know you are coming - it is not too late to join in!!
B TEST STUDY DAYS.
Please find enclosed details of the B Test study days. Could you encourage everyone to get them in on time!! We are also in the process of arranging one for the AH Test.
Jenny Benoy Area 5 Rep
LLYSFAEN DISTRICT HUNTER TRIALS
Once again Llysfaen District are working along side L&DRC to organise & run a XC competition at Plas Uchaf on 23rd May 2010. Details Attached
F&D GAMES COMPETITION
Thank you to all members who supported the F&D Branch at our games competition last Saturday. We had a great day, weather was good and all F&D Teams did really well.
IMPORTANT REMINDER PLEASE READ
Just a reminder to all members that you must wear your Pony Club "uniform" to all Pony Club activities, Badge days, Fun days, Stable management etc , not only Rallies.
Also if you have booked in to any activity and you find you are unable to attend, please contact the person organising the event in plenty of time. They may have a waiting list and if you let them know in time some one else could have your space. The day/evening before is not soon enough and to not turn up without notifying is not acceptable.
CAMP FORMS
If any one is unable to print the camp details/form and would like one posted out to them, please let me know.
Thanks
Iona pierce
Week April 14th 2010
CAMP APPLICATION FORMS & INFORMATION ATTACHED
- Camp information Sheet
- Camp 2010 Parents Duty Form
- Camp 2010 Application Form
- MiniCamp 2010 Application Form
PLEASE NOTE that the parents duty sheet must also be completed and sent back with the application form.
DO NOT SEND CHEQUES WITH APPLICATION FORMS. IT MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE ENROLMENT NIGHT ON Tuesday 8th June CEFN VILLAGE HALL 7.PM PROMPT
Please read ALL the Camp Information attached.
The F&D Hunt Branch Pony Club Stock
The Branch have decided to have a stock to be worn when competing cross country. Mrs F Bradshaw is making them and they are available to buy from Iona or Bethan. Details attached.
MUSICAL RIDE
To all who expressed an interest in doing the display in Ruthin 26/27 June. Time is short as I have been too busy lambing to think about the display but I think we can put something together by then.
First practice is in the Wern, LLandyrnog on Friday April 16th at 6.30pm and another on the following Sunday morning 10.30am just to start us off.
If you are no longer interested PLEASE let me know.
If you are still interested but cannot come on the Friday - PLEASE let me know.
If you know of someone who IS interested but is not on the above list PLEASE let THEM know !
Many thanks
Meg Megww@aol.com
POLOCROSSE
Some of you enjoyed our Polocrosse session at the fun rally and I promised to keep you informed of other training.
We will be running training every Tuesday evening form 7.00 – 9-pm at Northop,with a new starters session running first for an hour.
If you are going to come please let me know so that we can make sure that we can have trainers early enough for you.
From late April we will look to put on some fun sessions here at Gweryd on Sat or Sun mornings – these will be advised to you when the sheep go out of the building!
Thanks Jeanette jeanette@gwerydlakes.co.uk
Week April 6th 2010
TRY B 4 U BUY at Northop College. Friday 9th April 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
I have attached the details here of all the Horses & Ponies entered for Friday. If you or any one you know is looking to buy or Loan a Horse or Pony please come along. We will be starting at 10.00 am with the smaller ponies( 12.0 hh & under ) nos 376 - 382, moving on at 10.45 am to 383-389, 11.30 am 390-396 and 12.15 pm 397-402.
They will all be ridden in the Indoor School by their owners and Instructed in both flat work and over coloured poles/jumps. If you then like what you see you can contact the owner when they move to the Outside School and either try the pony , if the owner is happy for you to do that, or make arrangements to try at another time/venue.
Neither the Pony Club or the College are guaranteeing any of these horses or ponies and you will be riding them at entirely your own risk.
Pony Club JACKETS, SWEATSHIRTS & SADDLECLOTHS
If any members are thinking of buying any of the above ( I NOW have all sizes of saddlecloths in stock) could you please contact me in plenty of time for camp. Don't leave it until last minute if you will be needing them before camp as it does take a few weeks to reorder and I may not be able to get your size in time.
Thanks Iona
garethion@hotmail.com
SHOW JUMPING
TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION AT BRYN Y GROG, MARCHWEIL, ON WEDNESDAY 2ND JUNE. CLASSES FROM 2' TO 3' 3". PLEASE SEE SIR WWW WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS AND SEND YOUR ENTRIES IN TO ME BY THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY SO THAT I CAN COMPILE THE TEAMS. CHRIS LEAHY DERWEN FAWR MILWR HOLYWELL FLINTSHIRE. CH8 8HE |
Clear round jumping at Howells Wednesday 7 April
11 - 1ish - starting 3ft - 2ft9 and going down - lowest course for novices/small after 12.30. £3 a round or £5 for 2 rounds. Great for course practice in a non-competitive atmosphere! Just turn up on day as it is definitely running. For directions to the Centre follow link http://www.howells.org/directions-maps/index.php
LLANDYRNOG SHOW SCHEDULE here & ENTRY FORM ATTACHED here
PLEASURE RIDE
Could you please include details of a pleasure ride being run by Endurance GB (Cheshire Group) at Gwydyr Forest (near Betws y Coed) on 11 April on the next email circular: http://www.endurancegbcheshire.co.uk/pleasure%20rides.html
The Pony Club: Equestrian access to Cycle Paths
This is an enquiry e-mail via http://www.pcuk.org from: Caroline Clayden
I am writing to ask for your help as CEO of the Pony Club. As part of The Trust's continuing campaign for equestrian access to all cycle paths in the Country we have created a Government Petition asking for legislation to ensure all non-motorised users are treated equally. We now know the Department of Transport's view that equestrians should have access to cycle paths 'wherever suitable' provides a let-out for all those Councils who continue to discriminate against this minority user group.
We very much hope that the Pony Club will support our campaign and I can send you some more information on it if you feel you can help. We have recently successfully campaigned to get a cycle path near here open so that now the RDA can use it, instead of being forced to use dangerous roads. If The Pony Club believes in fairness and equal access please could you ask all your branches to ask all members to sign this petition.
David Cameron is on record as saying he believes any petition that has 100,000 signatures should be debated by Parliament. So that is our target - 100,000 by September 11th irrespective of who wins the election. There are millions of horse riders, cyclists and walkers who use the nation's network of bridleways, and we hope everyone will present a united front on this important safety issue.
Use the following link and sign up now:
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Access4All/
If anyone uses Twitter, Facebook or UTube please ask them to spread the word and ask everyone who walks, cycles or rides to support this campaign.
Thank you
Caroline Clayden, Trustee & Director, The Trails Trust
www.thetrailstrust.org.uk - our new website goes live on 1st April - check it out !
Week March 30th 2010
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY
Friday 9th April 10.00 am - 2.00 pm at Northop College.
I have 7 ponies 12.2 hh & under booked in.
6 x ponies 12.3 hh - 13.2 hh
7 x 14.2 hh & over
If any one else would like to book in please contact me before Monday 5th April with the details. It is £10 to bring a horse / pony along and £1 each to come and view.
Full details will be emailed out next Tuesday.
Thanks
Iona
CLEAR ROUND JUMPING
Clear round jumping at Howells - if anyone is intending to come, to give us an idea of numbers, please could you email chrissie@equest.plus.com or text 07863108975 to let me know. Many thanks Chrissie
MUSICAL RIDE
We are hoping to start practice soon ( probably FRIDAY EVENINGS)- if anyone interested who has not yet contacted Meg Green, please can they do so.
Megww@aol.com
Attached are schedules for CHS ODE 9th May and Tanatside ODE 27th June
- CHS ODE Schedule and Booking Form
- Tanatside ODE Schedule and Booking Form
Do you, or any of the Instructors/Trainers you use need to attend??
Instructor Accreditation
It is a requirement that ALL Pony Club Instructors not on the British Horse Society's register of Instructors must go to at least one Pony Club Instructors course every two years, where a mounted demonstration ride is provided, and they mustbe included on the Pony Club list of Accredited Instructors.
Organisers Please Note ... You should not be using any Instructors or Trainers who are not either BHS or been Accredited by PC.
Accreditation (CPD) evening for Instructors & Proprietors in Area 59th April 2010 Light refreshments will be available.
Area 5 Accreditation (CPD) for Discipline Trainers within Pony ClubWednesday 7th April 2010 2-4pm £5 per trainer |
Week March 23rd 2010
TESTS
Reminder of test dates ....
D, D+ & C ( C test for 12 years & over) on Sat 5th June. A few spaces left. (See Fixture List)
C+ Test ( 14 years & over) on Tues 1st June. A couple of spaces left.
Please email your name to garethion@hotmail.com to book in.
- The Road Rider Mini Achievement Badge is a prerequisite before taking the D & D+ Test.
- The Pony Club Road Rider Achievement Badge or Test, or the BHS Riding & Road Safety Test is a prerequisite before taking the C & C+ Test.
- Road Rider Training & Test ( 12 years & over) Tues 18th May, 25th May & 1st June. See Fixture List.
EASTER EGG HUNT WEDNESDAY 31st MARCH
Joint Pony Club/Pony Club Centre Easter Egg Hunt at Llannerch Hall Equestrian Centre (on foot). £4.00 per child (lots of Easter Eggs to find) – must be booked in advance.Pony Club AREA 5 COMPETITIONS FOR 2010
For all members who wish to be considered to represent the F&D at Area Level in any discipline, please read attached letter.
LLANDYRNOG SHOW MONDAY 3rd MAY 2010 Schedule attached
WHAT'S ON AT HOWELLS EQUESTRIAN
- Wednesday 7 April - clear round jumping - 10 -12 - under 2ft (to suit), 1 - 3 over 2ft (to suit). £3 per round, £5 per 2.
- Starting Thursday 15 April - horsey coffee mornings - 10 -12, riding, stable man, chat and coffee!
Ring 01745 374998 to book.
BRITISH DRESSAGE
Are you aged 18-25 and aiming for a career in the dressage industry? Then the young professionals award could be the boost you are looking for.
Applications are invited from young people working with horses, who are able to demonstrate a commitment to a future in the dressage industry. You might be working as an apprentice in a professional yard, running your own yard or developing your own activity with horses while receiving some support from parents/partner or other source.
Three interactive training days will be held in October 2010 at high-profile yards with top trainers. Eight riders will be accepted at each training day with two from each day going forward to a final at the Talland School of Equitation in Gloucestershire in March 2011. The overall winner will benefit from a custom-made package of opportunities and there will be two runner-up prizes with a total prize fund of £5,000.
More information together with an application letter and form can be downloaded at www.britishdressage.co.uk The closing date is 1 August 2010. For any queries or further information, please contact Sharon Weir or Ann Morton (tel: 024 76 698834).
Sue Harrison
RDO - British Dressage
Wales
Sport Endurance Rides
Sport Endurance fun rides close to A5 corridor.10 miles and 20+ miles. Lead rein routes on request.
- Saturday 17th April Two Lakes Ride.
Contact Jenni Miller 01490420610 Mob 07749715600
jenni@equineramblersuk.co.uk - Sunday 2nd May Beautiful Betws Ride
Contact Christine Jones 01490460443
christijon@gmx.co.uk
Refreshments available - Dee Valley ride in August date to be confirmed
Contact Jenni Miller 01490420610 Mob 07749715600
jenni@equineramblersuk.co.uk- Endurance riders advanced bookings only.
- Pleasure riders advanced bookings preferred.
- First out about 9.30am. Last out about 12 noon (later if high turnout)
- Camping and corralling available.
- Sport Endurance members competition riders £20
- Non-member competition riders £30
- Sport Endurance members Fun Ride £10
- Non-members Fun Ride £15.50
FLINT AND DENBIGH FUN RIDE DATES
- Easter Monday 5th April
Cefn, St. Asaph
Superb countryside, a great ride
01745 582421 ... Post code for Sat Nav LL17 0HB - Sunday 9th May
Nant Clwyd, Near Ruthin
Beautiful ride in glorious parkland
07971118553 - Sunday 30th May
Llannefydd School Ride
Cross country ride, mountains, meadows, woodland
01745 582295 / 07918647604 - Sunday 13th June
Kinmel Park, St.George
Historic park ride, great sea views
01745 833057 - Sunday 11th July
Mostyn Hall
Superb countryside, over looking the Dee Estuary
Optional jumps over natural terrain
07771667332 - Sunday 25th July
Gwaenynog, Denbigh
Countryside Alliance ride
Spectacular riding in beautiful country
07789037905 / 07775624387 - Sunday 8th August
Plas Heaton, Henllan
A favourite for young and old
01745 332340 - Bank Holiday Monday 30th August
Perthewig, Trefnant
A summer ride for everyone
07842 428880/01824 790201
Week March 15th 2010
CRB Checks
Just a reminder that ANY ONE staying at Mini Camp with their own children, helping at camp where you may be supervising alone with a group or a child , especially night watch, will need a Pony Club CRB check. They are no longer transferable from one organisation to another, so even if you do have one with your work you will still need to have a Pony Club check. Forms are available from Bethan or myself but we do need to see the original supporting documents, not photocopies.Thank you to all who turned up at Cefn last week.
Iona Pierce.
- Cheshire Hunt North ODE 1st May 2010 Schedule attached
- Reminder ... Llysfaen Combined Training Friday 2nd April.
Details here ...
Booking form here ... - Reminder ... Try before you Buy Friday 9th April, Details sent last week
Flint and Denbigh Young Hunt Supporters Show Jumping
Schedule & Entry Form attached
Sunday 4th April 2010 at Maelor Equestrian Centre, Hope
Clear round all day start 9.30am
CLASSES
Junior classes (Rider 16years and under) start 9.30am.1 Maximum Height 2’3"
2 Maximum Height 2’6"
3 Maximum Height 2’9"
4 Inter Hunt Relay Team competition.
Teams must enter before the day as limited number of teams. Teams of 4. £20 a team.
Senior Classes
5 Maximum Height 2’3"
6 Maximum Height 2’6"
7 Maximum Height 2’9"
8 Inter Hunt Relay Team competition.
Teams must enter before the day as limited number of teams. Teams of 4. £20 a team.
All entry Fees £5 a class before 31/3/10 and £7 on the day.
Rules
- Hard hats with fastened chinstraps and boots with heels to be worn when mounted.
- The judge’s decision is final.
- Two phase will be applied.
Refreshments available all day
Tel: Mari Jones 07767481089
THE FLINT AND DENBIGH YOUNG HUNT SUPPORTERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY CLAIM IN CONNECTION WITH ANY OCCURRENCE TO ANY PERSON, ANIMAL, ONLOOKER OR POSSESSION ARISING FROM THIS EVENT.
Details of Accreditation Evening for Instructors & Trainers
Accreditation (CPD) evening for Instructors & Proprietors in Area 5 9th April 2010 Light refreshments will be available.
Area 5 Accreditation (CPD) for Discipline Trainers within Pony ClubWednesday 7th April 2010 2-4pm £5 per trainer |
WEEK March 8th 2010
CONGRATULATIONS & WELL DONE TO SUZI WILLIAMS
Suzi has been chosen to represent Wales in the Mounted Games Team. They will train after Easter then compete at Royal Windsor International in May and Dublin in October. She was one of 5 selected for the team from the whole of Wales at the Welsh Trials, in Builth Wells on Sunday.
We must also say " Well Done " to Gwil for all his time and work he puts in training the F&D members.
CRB CHECK THURSDAY 11TH MARCH AT CEFN VILLAGE HALL 7.30 PM
I will have Pony Club Jackets, sweatshirts & saddlecloths ( full & cob only) with me at Cefn. If any one would like a tie, badge or PC Manual please let me know so that I can take some along
INFORMATION
You will need at least 3 valid Identity Documents – Please read carefully below:-
Valid Identity Documents
If you can provide any document from Group 1 then three documents must be seen – One from Group 1 plus any other two from Groups 1 or 2
OR
If you cannot provide any document from Group 1, it will be necessary for you to provide 5 documents from Group 2. (At least one of them must show your present address and one your date of birth).
GROUP 1
Current Passport – any nationality
Driving Licence – issued in the UK
UK Birth Certificate (must be dated within twelve months of your date of birth)
EU National Identity Card to include photograph
HM Forces ID Card (UK)
UK Firearms Licence
Adoption Certificate
GROUP 2 – Any document from the above group plus two other documents (most recent) from Group 1 or 2 (at least one of them must show your current address).
Marriage Certificate
Recent utility bill*
Bank Statement*
Valid Insurance Certificate**
P45/P60**
Credit Card Statement*
Mortgage Statement**
Valid vehicle registration certificate
Benefit Statement* - Child benefit/pension
Addressed payslip*
UK work permit/visa**
Exam Certificates (e.g. GCSE/NVQ)
Television Licence**
NHS Card (UK)
Birth Certificate - non original (issued 12 months after date of birth)
National Insurance Card (UK)
Mail Order Catalogue Statement*
Financial Statement** – e.g. pension, endowment, ISA
* Documentation should be less than 3 months old
** Issued within past 12 months
To complete the Form your National Insurance Number will be required.
LLYSFAEN DISTRICT.
COMBINED TRAINING COMPETITION AT NORTHOP FRIDAY 2nd APRIL.
For details go here
LLANDYRNOG DISTRICT SHOW JUMPING COMPETITION
SAT 20th MARCH at YSTRAD
Any one wishing to enter this SJ competition needs to enter before the day. Classes for all abilities from LR upwards. Please let me know before Sunday 14th March so that I can arrange Classes/times.
Thank you
Iona
garethion@hotmail.com
COME AND TRY BEFORE YOU BUY DAY
Northop College Friday 9th AprilI have arranged a day for members who have Horses/Ponies For Sale OR Available For Loan, to bring them along so that every one can see them being Ridden and any member looking to buy or loan can come along, see them and try them out.
Do you think this is a good idea? Would you be interested? There would be a small charge to cover the cost of hiring the venue.
If you are interested please let me know the details as soon as possible. Information Sheet attached.
Please contact me on garethion@hotmail.com
WEEK March 1st 2010
RALLIES AT YSTRAD
Message from Mr Brookes, owner of Ystrad. PLEASE COULD ALL PARENTS GOING TO YSTRAD DRIVE SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY ALONG THE LANE. Thank you
DERBY HOUSE SHOP IN MOLD
Derby House has confirmed in writing that we can have 10% off with our Pony Club cards at their new shop in MOLD. So if any of you are thinking of going don't forget to take your PC membership card with you.
LLANASA DISTRICT BADGE
There are a few places left on the NATIVE PONIES BADGE on Friday March 5th at 6pm. Please ring Sharon Parry on 01352 780360 or mobile 07773421113 for details.
COME AND TRY BEFORE YOU BUY DAY
(I have provisionally booked Northop College for Friday 9th April and will need details of all horses & ponies to be listed). I am thinking of arranging a day for members who have Horses/Ponies For Sale OR Available For Loan, to bring them along so that every one can see them being Ridden and any member looking to buy or loan can come along, see them and try them out.
Do you think this is a good idea? Would you be interested? There would be a small charge to cover the cost of hiring a venue.
If you are interested please let me know as soon as possible so that I can arrange the day for Easter time. I would need at least 12 Horses/Ponies to make it worth while.
Please contact me on garethion@hotmail.com
Thanks Iona Pierce
CRB CHECK THURSDAY 11TH MARCH AT CEFN VILLAGE HALL 7.30 PM
INFORMATION
You will need at least 3 valid Identity Documents – Please read carefully below:-
Valid Identity Documents
If you can provide any document from Group 1 then three documents must be seen – One from Group 1 plus any other two from Groups 1 or 2
OR
If you cannot provide any document from Group 1, it will be necessary for you to provide 5 documents from Group 2. (At least one of them must show your present address and one your date of birth).
GROUP 1
Current Passport – any nationality
Driving Licence – issued in the UK
UK Birth Certificate (must be dated within twelve months of your date of birth)
EU National Identity Card to include photograph
HM Forces ID Card (UK)
UK Firearms Licence
Adoption Certificate
GROUP 2 – Any document from the above group plus two other documents (most recent) from Group 1 or 2 (at least one of them must show your current address).
Marriage Certificate
Recent utility bill*
Bank Statement*
Valid Insurance Certificate**
P45/P60**
Credit Card Statement*
Mortgage Statement**
Valid vehicle registration certificate
Benefit Statement* - Child benefit/pension
Addressed payslip*
UK work permit/visa**
Exam Certificates (e.g. GCSE/NVQ)
Television Licence**
NHS Card (UK)
Birth Certificate - non original (issued 12 months after date of birth)
National Insurance Card (UK)
Mail Order Catalogue Statement*
Financial Statement** – e.g. pension, endowment, ISA
* Documentation should be less than 3 months old
** Issued within past 12 months
To complete the Form your National Insurance Number will be required.
BERWYN & DEE ODE
The annual beginners One Day Event at Packwood School run by Berwyn & Dee has been moved forwards this year to a new date. The 2010 ODE will be on Saturday 17th July.
Please put this date in your diary and forward the attached schedule to all who may be interested.
STABLE HAND NEEDED URGENTLY
Stable hand urgently required at Fron Farm Stables, Rhes y Cae Road, Hendre, Near Mold. Up to 10 hours per week for next two weeks, possibly leading to regular work after that. Min age 16 years.Please email dylanceriroberts@btconnect.com or
telephone Ceri 01352 741482 / 07966 929245.
