Mounted winter rally at Plumpton Saturday 10th February - replies to Melanie Cammies

Spaces available for the all ages/all standards Mounted Winter Rally at Plumpton College on Saturday 10th Feb 11 - 2pm sessions - £10.    Please send me a rally form together with a cheque or copy of a BACs payment asap to secure a place.    All inquiries to melaniecammies@btinternet.com / 07831 184821 please.    Look forward to seeing you all,  Melanie      

Chelwood showjumping rally Saturday 3rd February - groups with Emily Pincus

Showjumping Rally (Levels 1&2) at Chelwood Equestrian Centre  Saturday 3rd February 

1.00pm.  Libby Webber - Chloe

                 Charlie Collins - Jimmy

                 Daisy Burgess - Bracken

                 Alex Page - Bailey

                 Tilly Appleyard - BP

                

2.00pm.  Zac Webber - Chloe

                Lily Musson - Madam

                Elouise Bedford - Remy

Please could you all be mounted, ready at your allocated time.

Correct Pony Club dress code please, ponies to be clean and wearing plain tack. 

Please clear up any hay and droppings from the lorry park.

Horses are not to be left unattended tied to trailers/lorries.

Angela will be instructing and any help to put the jumps away at the end would be greatly appreciated!

Many thanks,

Emily 

07808 783974

Chelwood show jumping rally Saturday 3rd February - groups with Candy Robbins

Times and groups for Chelwood Equestrian jumping rally – Saturday 3^rd February 2018

 

10.00:

Tallulah Haycock – Kevin

Ellie Mileham – Tilly

Rosie Petracopoulous – Eddie

Abigail Johnson – Poppy

Millie Easton - Princess

 

11.15

 

Charlotte Subedar – Paddy

Anna Currie – Brie

Lily Taylor Martin – Dipsy

Abigail Johnson – Monty

(Frankie Walker ??)

 

 

 

 

 

Please could you all make sure you are tacked up promptly and ready to start at your allocated time. Any help with setting up of jumps would be very much appreciated and please could you remove any droppings and hay from around your lorry before leaving.

 

Hope you all have a great time

 

Many thanks

 

 

 

 

 

Candy Robbins x

Southdown and Eridge Hunt Children's Meet

Please note that this event is not organised or run by the Pony Club.

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Southdown and Eridge Hunt'

Children's Meet on Wednesday 14th February 2018

At Brendon Stud, Haresdean Farm, London Road, Pyecombe, BN45 7ED

At 11am

All children and accompanying adults are welcome.  This meet is aimed at introducing the children to hunting with support from all adults.  A step up from the currently organised mini hunt clubs.

Children to be smartly turned out with hacking jackets and PC ties if possible, with ponies plaited.  Do not worry if you are unable to plait or do not have a hacking jacket.

Cap is £20 for children and £25 for all accompanying riding adults.

 

helenkaya@harpercraven.com

Tetrathlon - from Nicky Collins

 

All replies and for more information please contact Nicky Collins, nicky.collins@waitrose.com , 07710 086126.

Tetrathlon

Upcoming Events & Competitions

Feb

18^th  - Triathlon – East Kent Hunt PC

http://branches.pcuk.org/eastkent/files/2016/10/East-Kent-Triathlon-Feb-2018.pdf

 

March

Sat 10th OS&BH PC Tetrathlon Show jumping & beanbag throw @ Felbridge.

Sun 11th OS&BH PC Tetrathlon @ Copthorne School - shoot, run, swim (ride on 18th at Felbridge).

http://branches.pcuk.org/oldsurrey/files/2015/01/TetscheduleMarch2018.pdf

 

April

3^rd Pentathlon training camp see area 11 website.

Details and entry form on: http://branches.pcuk.org/area11/area-11-tetrathlon

http://branches.pcuk.org/area11/files/2018/01/3-April-2018-Ashford-Training-Camp.pdf

 

Ashford Valley PC Tetrathlon and Triathlon

14^th  - Swim, Shoot, Bean Bag Throw – Weald Sports Centre, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 2PJ

Run - next door at High Weald Academy, Cranbrook

15^th - Arena Cross Country Ride – Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE

 

22nd – Mid Surrey PC Tetrathlon – Walton on the Hill

 

May

East Kent Hunt PC Tetrathlon

19^th – Dover Leisure Centre for swim, shoot and run

20^th – Denne Hill for riding

 

June

3^rd  – Eridge PC Tetrathlon – Eridge Park

 

16/17^th – East Sussex Tetrathlon

 

July

7/8^th  Area Tetrathlon @ Heath Farm (run by Mid Surrey)

 

Training

We are still joining OS&B Pony Club for there shoot training. Swim training at Cumnor House School is now run by Area11.

 

Thursdays

There are weekly shooting practices at Taylor's Gun Club in East Court, every Thursday from 5.30pm until 7.30pm. Guns, pellets and targets are provided. Complete beginners are welcome as full training is given but please ring Margaret Allday (margaretallday41@gmail.com) first. Children must be 8 yrs old or over. There is a pool table too!

 

Fridays

There are weekly swimming practices on Friday evenings 6:15-7:15pm. They are run by Emily Miles (Bright) who is a past OS&B member, a medal winner at Junior & Senior World Championship level in Modern Pentathlon, and one of four National Pony Club Tetrathlon Mentors.

 

This swimming is now under the Area 11 umbrella, so open to any S.D.H.E. members that may wish to attend. If anyone wants to come Margaret, from OS&B, would be grateful if they could let her know as she needs to know names in advance in case there is a problem and she needs to contact them and save them a journey. Please book in with Margaret Allday (margaretallday41@gmail.com) first. Cost £9 for an hour's lesson.

 

 

 

Pony Club Eventing from Rebekah Walker

Dear all, 

 

The Eventing season is fast approaching and here are some rally dates for you all. We would really like to get some Eventing teams out at all levels in 2018 representing our branch, if you wish your child to be considered for a team place we need to see you at these rallies.

Email your rally form, the height your child is confidently jumping and confirmation of payment to rebmusik@me.comm  to book a place 

 

February 15th Chelwood Gate   Showjumping   £12

March 4th       Chelwood Gate   Simulated XC (outdoor school with arena eventing fences)  £12

April 3rd          TBC                    XC schooling    £TBC

April 21st         Chelwood Gate  XC schooling    £TBC

 

There will be more XC schooling dates in the Spring. If anyone is planning on competing at Level 3 and above please let me know and I will try and arrange some separate XC schooling.

 

Some eventing dates for your diary:

 

6th May Eridge PC ODE

12th May Mid Surrey PC ODE (Mini)

13th May West Kent Meopham ODE (Mini and Mini Mini)

10th June Southdown Hunt East ODE

 

I would also like to hear from anyone who is interested in competing at last of Pony Club Arena Eventing and Eventers Challenges this Winter. Do you get in touch with any questions.

 

Rebekah Walker

Our showjumping show 17th and 18th February - from Anne Cook

Our show jumping competition at Crockstead  is not far away now, 17th/18th February.   If you would like to be considered for a team, please attend the show jumping rally on Saturday 3rd February at Chelwood  Equestrian Centre, details on programme on the website. Levels 1 - 2 contact Emily Pincus, levels 3 - 4 contact Candy Robbins.  Look forward to seeing you all.  Anne    Sent from my iPhone

Re: Flatwork rally spaces available 10/02/18

Spaces available on the Flatwork rally Sat 10th Feb 9am - 11am Chelwood equestrian

£12.50

Instructor Brenda Smith

 

Please use these rallies. Feedback from previous Flatwork rallies has been excellent.

 

Any questions:

jo.reffin@gmail.com

 

Thank you

Jo

Livery available

Please note, allowing members and others to post adverts for members is a service which Southdown East branch of the Pony Club is offering to members as a benefit of membership.  It is done in good faith and without any liability on the part of the Pony Club.  If you enter into any arrangement advertised or purchase any item following an advertisement listed by the branch, you do so as a private individual, without recourse to the Pony Club, and must satisfy yourself that any product or arrangement is suitable for your circumstances.

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DIY Livery Available

 

£130 per month payable in advance

 

Clearwater Farm between H Heath & B Hill

 

·                              12 x 12 stable in large 14 box barn

·                              All year turnout – some individual paddocks and some two-horse paddocks

·                              Separate winter & summer paddocks

·                              CCTV

·                              Use of 40 x 20 outdoor manège and lunge pen.

·                              Riding access onto neighbouring bridleway and private road/farm-track

·                              Summer access (Apr-Nov) access to toll ride

·                              Personal storage and use of secure tack room

·                              Hay can be purchased onsite (livery to provide own bedding, hay & feed)

·                              Assistance available with mucking out, turning out/bringing in etc or holiday/absence cover

·                              Yard manager is a BHS reg. instructor so available for advice, schooling/lunging and lessons

 

 

For more information please call Nicky on 07710 086126

Dressage 4th February - from Anne Cook

Don't forget to enter Southdown Hunt East Dressage competition at Plumpton College on Sunday 4th February.   Great opportunity to practise your dressage before the eventing season starts.  Indoor arenas so don't need to worry about the weather!  Qualifiers for South East Region Unaffiliated Championships at Hickstead.    

Invitation to Summer Camps 2018

Please find attached an invitation to attend one of our summer camps at Plumpton Racecourse.

There is no booking form as such - your will receive many forms to complete in due course if you are coming.  All I need is an e-mail or text to say you want to come but remember that bookings are provisional until the non-refundable deposit is paid and membership renewed.  This is all explained in the attachment.

An invitation to the Senior Camp briefing on Tuesday 20th February has been sent previously but is reproduced below for the benefit of new members of which, I am happy to say, we have several.

Thank you to all those who are ahead of the game and have renewed their membership for 2018.  Memberships are due for renewal on 1st February and I will soon be sending another reminder to those I have not heard from.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Mike

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Hi All,

 

Following the success of previous years meetings we thought we would repeat the event and hold another pre Senior Camp meeting.

 

The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for our new members, and our potential first time campers, to gain a good understanding of what Senior camp life and activities are all about.

 

Based on last year's attendance there were a lot of first time campers and we are expecting the same again this year.  Realising that for many, this will be the first time away from home without parents we wanted to try and give you a realistic idea of what to expect.  Hopefully, this meeting will help you make an informed decision as to whether Camp is up your street or not.

 

Even if you came to Camp last year for the first time, and you would like to revisit the routine, you are more than welcome.

 

The meeting will be held at Plumpton Racecourse in The Paddock Bar on Tuesday 20th February 7.15pm for 7.30 start.  Light refreshments will be provided.  There's a map attached to show where the meeting will be held which might help if you have never visited the racecourse before.

 

It is intended that the evening will take the format of an introduction to the staff and overview of Camp life followed by a short Q & A session.  It is also our intention  to run a hat and body protector checking session as the required standards have recently changed.  So, if you want to bring your hat and body protector along to make sure they comply then please do.

 

We would very much like an idea of numbers, so if you do plan to attend could I ask that you drop a line to stuart.fellingham@ntlworld.com.

 

Look forward to hearing from and meeting you all shortly.

 

Kind regards

 

Stuart & The Camp Team

 

Horse Wanted

We are in the process of looking for a new horse and wondered if you would put and advert on the pony club website for us.
We are looking for approximately 15.2-16.1, allrounder between 7-11, has no vices, good in traffic, clip, shoe and vetting that also likes to jump both showjumping and cross country. And a 5 star home would wait at a small yard in Ditchling and would consider a full loan or horse to buy.

Ruth Mitchell r.mitchell66@btinternet.com

07545 864138
01444 484895

******CALLING ALL POTENTIAL FIRST TIME SENIOR CAMPERS ******

Hi All,

 

Following the success of previous years meetings we thought we would repeat the event and hold another pre Senior Camp meeting.

 

The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for our new members, and our potential first time campers, to gain a good understanding of what Senior camp life and activities are all about.

 

Based on last year's attendance there were a lot of first time campers and we are expecting the same again this year.  Realising that for many, this will be the first time away from home without parents we wanted to try and give you a realistic idea of what to expect.  Hopefully, this meeting will help you make an informed decision as to whether Camp is up your street or not.

 

Even if you came to Camp last year for the first time, and you would like to revisit the routine, you are more than welcome.

 

The meeting will be held at Plumpton Racecourse in The Paddock Bar on Tuesday 20th February 7.15pm for 7.30 start.  Light refreshments will be provided.  There's a map attached to show where the meeting will be held which might help if you have never visited the racecourse before.

 

It is intended that the evening will take the format of an introduction to the staff and overview of Camp life followed by a short Q & A session.  It is also our intention  to run a hat and body protector checking session as the required standards have recently changed.  So, if you want to bring your hat and body protector along to make sure they comply then please do.

 

We would very much like an idea of numbers, so if you do plan to attend could I ask that you drop a line to stuart.fellingham@ntlworld.com.

 

Look forward to hearing from and meeting you all shortly.

 

Kind regards

 

Stuart & The Camp Team

 

 

 

Pony Club P9ony Wanted

Please note, allowing members and others to post adverts for members is a service which Southdown East branch of the Pony Club is offering to members as a benefit of membership.  It is done in good faith and without any liability on the part of the Pony Club.  If you enter into any arrangement advertised or purchase any item following an advertisement listed by the branch, you do so as a private individual, without recourse to the Pony Club, and must satisfy yourself that any product or arrangement is suitable for your circumstances.

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Pony Club Pony wanted.

 

14'1 – 15'1, sensible type wanted for my tall 12 year old to do all PC activities on including camp. My daughter has outgrown her slightly forward 13hh New Forest and is looking for the next step up. She's currently jumping courses of 60cm and would love something with scope to go higher. We don't mind a mare or gelding or a young or older horse it just needs to have the right temperament, be good in open spaces, easy to handle, good in traffic and load etc.  The pony will be stabled at home with other horses and access to the Downs. Please let me know if you think you have anything suitable.

 

Many Thanks

 

Sarah Taylor, taylor4@sky.com , 07900272655.

Unmounted rally at Firle this Sunday 14th January - please reply to Melanie Cammies

These are the names I have thus far and would welcome many more.    Lucy Truffet, Lily Hemsley, Zac Webber, Libby Webber, Valentine Gage, Nellie Ashton, Florence Fearn    Please would you arrive for 11.30 start and drop off by the granary behind Firle Place.  This means driving through the village (not through the main park gates).  Drive past the school on your right & the Ram Inn on your left, bearing right up through the village and when you pass the church on your left turn left and drive through the white gates and I will be there to greet you .   Please will members wear  a warm/waterproof jacket and boots (PC sweatshirt & coloured jods are fine) as we will be outside for some of this rally.    Regards,  Melanie  07831 184821  melaniecammies@btinternet.com        Sent from my iPad

For Sale: Lu-Lu

Please note, allowing members and others to post adverts for members is a service which Southdown East branch of the Pony Club is offering to members as a benefit of membership.  It is done in good faith and without any liability on the part of the Pony Club.  If you enter into any arrangement advertised or purchase any item following an advertisement listed by the branch, you do so as a private individual, without recourse to the Pony Club, and must satisfy yourself that any product or arrangement is suitable for your circumstances.

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FOR SALE

 

It is with great sadness that we are looking to sell Lu-Lu our gorgeous Cremello 11.1hh pony. She is 13 years old and has done both mini and junior camp for the last 7 years. She's fab lead rein, 100% in traffic and loves hacking. She's easy to clip, lunge and box. We regularly take her to local shows and last year she competed at the Hickstead Sunshine Tour.

She can throw a cheeky buck in when in season and doesn't want to be schooled! Great with kids aged from 2-17. Ridden by any age. Does pony rides at the school fete and unicorn pony parties! 100% sound and never sick. Great lead rein and first ridden for stronger child. She is a handy pony champion and loves mounted games. I would be happy for a trial with view to buy and would like her to go to a Pony Club/active family where she will do lots.

She lives on fresh air and requires restricted grazing. We have had her since she was 6 and only just backed and she has grown with both my children who have unfortunately moved on to something bigger, although both still enjoy riding her aged 10 and 12. She loves jumping and will pick up the pace for a more experienced rider.

Home is very important and I will not part with her without vetting any future home.  POA

 

Beverly Webber

Tel 07739370240

 

Flatwork Rally Times - Saturday 13th January

Dear all,

 

Please see list for Flatwork rally this Saturday, 13th Jan, 2018 at 9am. Instructor Brenda Smith.

 

We could only book the indoor school for one hour so everyone is at 9am.

 

9am:

Matthew Perry and Wilf

Libby Webber and Chloe

Lily Musson and Madame

Lettice Schulz & Rosie

Jess Hatton &

Frankie Walker & Misty

Lily Taylor & Bubbles

 

As always please be correctly turned out, ready to start on time and prepared to leave the lorry park as you find it.

 

Thank you and best wishes

 

Jo

jo.reffin@gmail.com

Flatwork rally - January 13th

Dear all,

 

I have lots of places still available for Saturday 13 th Jan Flatwork rally.

 

All details below in the original email.

 

If I have not filled this rally by Monday am it will have to be cancelled.

 

Any questions email: jo.reffin@gmail.com

 

Thank you

Jo Reffin

 

Begin forwarded message:

Dear all,

 

I am pleased to say we have arranged a few more flatwork rallies for the New Year. 

 

The January one will be perfect preparation for our branch dressage show at Plumpton on Sunday February 4th. Please put this date in your diaries and be certain to get your entries in early!

 

 

Flatwork rallies. Chelwood Equestrian- indoor school £12.50. Instructor Brenda Smith.

 

Saturday January 13th 9am- 10am

Saturday February 10th 9am- 11am

Saturday March 17th time TBC

 

Thank you and best wishes

 

Jo Reffin

 

Team selection/practice rally 3rd February

There is the last of the team practice and selection rallies before our 2 day show being held on Saturday 3rd February at Chelwood Equestrian.  If you are interested in being considered as part of a team you will have needed to attend at least one of these sessions, so this will be the last chance.  Places will be given on receipt of the rally form and payment being posted to the correct organiser - if paying by BACS please remember to attach a copy of the transaction to the rally form.  Emily Pincus organises the mini mini and mini people and Candy Robbins the small novice, novice and intermediate - full details can be found under the programme section of our website.

 

Candy Robbins & Emily Pincus

Unmounted achievemeent badge rally, Sunday 14th January - please reply to Melanie Cammies

Dear All,    There is an Unmounted Achievement Badge rally - Mapreading & Wildlife for all ages to follow the Mini Hunt Club (not organised by the Branch) at Firle Place, BN8 6LP on Sunday 14th January 2018 at 11.30 - 1.30 pm.    Please send rally forms together with £2 (to cover the cost of the badge, a drink & biscuit) payable  to SDHEPC by BACs/cheque to melaniecammies@btinternet.com / 07831 184821 - address on website where a rally form can be downloaded and information regarding BACs payment.    Look forward to seeing lots of you there.    Regards,  Melanie  07831 184821  melaniecammies@btinternet.com    Sent from my iPad  

Senior Camp: a special opportunity for our older members.

Hi All,

 

I do hope that this email finds you all well and that you have all had a great time celebrating. The New Year is in and we are back to business now!

 

I just thought I would circulate this email to get a feeling for interest should the possibility arise for our older members to return to Senior Camp as Campers with Horses.

 

The plan would be that members of an age of 18 years and over can return to Camp and relive the whole experience. I know a lot of you may be crying out saying "well isn't that just Associates Camp".

Let me  reassure you. No it is not!  The intention would be that the members returning will partake in the same yard and riding experiences.  Abide by the same Camp rules and regulations only with the exception of NOT being part of the points system.  It will be residential and ALL will be answerable to the Muck Fairies in the Yard and ultimately to me throughout the week.

 

Ultimately, the idea is that we are able to offer our older members something a little bit different. The idea also being that it will be educational. However, I do feel that some may just like to relive the whole Camp experience all over again.

 

If this is something that may be of interest to you do please email me at stuart.fellingham@ntlworld.com  to express your interest. As you would expect there are a limited no of places available so I will have to do this simply on a first come, first served basis. Please also feel free to ask any questions you may have and I will do my best to clarify.

 

Look forward to hearing from you shortly.

 

Best regards

 

 

Stuart Fellingham
Senior Camp Commandant

Flatwork Rallies

Dear all,

 

I am pleased to say we have arranged a few more flatwork rallies for the New Year. 

 

The January one will be perfect preparation for our branch dressage show at Plumpton on Sunday February 4th. Please put this date in your diaries and be certain to get your entries in early!

 

 

Flatwork rallies. Chelwood Equestrian- indoor school. £12.50. Instructor Brenda Smith.

 

Saturday January 13th 9am- 10am

Saturday February 10th 9am- 11am

Saturday March 17th time TBC

 

Thank you and best wishes

 

Jo Reffin