These are the names for the D/D+ rally at Plumpton on Sunday 5th September at 1.00
Eden Thompson - Star
Taylor Thompson - Dipsy
Ruby Oates - Lucky
Milly Pile - Piglet
Martha Bell - Poppy
Poppy Rae - Billy
Sonia will be instructing, hope you all have fun
Candy
Hi All,
Hi All,
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.
Please reply to sally.filtness@googlemail.com . This advert has been placed by Sally Filtness who is the parent of a member in the branch.
Hi my name is Remy and I am looking for a new ??
I am a 12year old 13.2hh Welsh x warmblood mare.
I am told that I can be a little lazy at times and I'm a bit of a kick kick pony, but please don't let that put you off….. I am really safe and love to look after little people.
I really don't enjoy being ridden in the sandschool,but if it is only occasionally then I won't mind. I am 100% to hack out in open spaces. I have been doing pony club with my current mummy, but she now want to jump higher than I want to do, as I only want to jump up to 60cm. So I am now looking for a new little rider that I can look after and boost their confidence. I have been ridden by a 2yr on the leadrein and I was perfect and also by a 5yr old with an adult walking with us.
My mummy takes me out hacking with my friends, but I will also hack out on my own.
I am safe in traffic and with tractors etc, but I am not that keen on motor bikes if they come past too fast!
We have been to the beach loads of times, and I love it…..although I do like to pretend that I don't like getting my feet wet to start with! ??
If you are looking for a safe reliable kick along first pony/happy hacker…then I'm your girl! ??
The next B level Ridden rally is on Sunday 5 September between 10-11am at Plumpton College and is available to book on the website. Polly will be instructing. Any questions please get in touch with me on 07795 056472. Hope to see you there! Suzy xx
Good afternoon, Please find the times below for this Fridays rally at Wivelsden Farm- BN8 4EH 5pm-6pm Milly Pile Bay Kelly
Mara Kelly
6pm-7pm Elouise Bedford Polly Biggins Chloe Wright Isabelle Pollard Millie Boreham
Many thanks Sally
The Eridge Branch are arranging a Race Day at Lingfield Park on 2nd September.
The schedule is available here: https://pcuk.org/media/32wj5gus/2021-lingfield-racing-schedule.pdf
An entry form is attached.
The schedule says entries close on 9th August but we received notification from our Area 11 coordinator yesterday so perhaps it's still open.
Hi All, Cross country rallies available to book on the website very soon. Sunday 19th September at South Brockwells Booking available for those jumping approximately 50/60 and approximately 60/70. Sonia Chittenden will be instructing. Any questions please contact me on 07974270980 or michebeck@sky.com. For those jumping 70cm and above a further rally is to be arranged. Regards, Michelle Beckett
Dear all,
Good evening…..We are going to run some working rallies for all ages. At Wivelsden farm on the following Fridays. 27th August, 3rd,10th,17th & 24th of September starting at 5pm. Please email me if you would like to express an interest as we are hoping to have enough to enable us to have two groups. Please state your child's age and what level they are riding at. Many thanks Sally Filtness sally.filtness@gmail.com
New rally dates added to the calendar
E/D/D+ level working ridden rally at Plumpton College on 5th September (1.00 – 3.00) £12.50
Showjumping rally at Golden Cross for all abilities on 11th September (10.00-2.00)
More dates to follow!
Unfortunately due to personal circumstances our E/D/D+ organiser is unable to organise any rallies at this present time.
We realise this is a frustration to our younger members but as all our committee members and rally organisers are volunteers, we are very appreciative of all the work and time they dedicate to our branch and understand their need to devote time to other matters.
We are therefore looking for someone who could take on this role which includes the booking of a venue and instructor, promoting the rally via e-mail and then facebook, dealing with member queries on the lead up to the rally and being present on the day to support the instructor with any jumps that need setting up if required, clearing the arena and parking areas of droppings etc. It is possible that on the day of the rally this could be shared with another appointed person who is also there to assist the instructor in case of a fall.
You would liaise with the instructor to put members into correct riding groups and this is then e-mailed out to members with times and any other information. Following the rally a simple rally return is submitted showing all members that took part, who they rode and in which group – this is a requirement of HQ and has to be kept on file in case of an insurance query.
The Southdown Hunt East Branch would very much appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from anyone who can help. If this is something you could help with or would like further information please contact either myself or Candy .
Anne Cook
District Commissioner
Hi All - the C/C+ level rally at Plumpton College on 5th September is now available for booking on the SDHEPC website:
SHOWJUMPING 2021-22
Team Selection:
We welcome and encourage all our members to step up and "have-a-go" in team events and also to compete as individuals.
However, we remind parents and members that we have a duty of care to our members and do not encourage children to be put forward for classes that are too much for them.
Groupings for both training and team selection are done on the basis of training attendance, experience of pony and rider, age and ability. This is the competitive element of the branch and we work out teams in collaboration with our trainers with a view to competing with significant success. For example, if a member is competing successfully at 70cm (reasonably consistent clears) then we will feel happy to include them in a 70cm team. We will possibly include them in a 80cm team if it is felt that the combination is ready to move up a level. However, please remember that a 10cm height increase also involves a corresponding increase in the width of spreads and often the frequency and nature of fillers and other obstacles.
The health and safety of all our members and their horses is of paramount importance and we will not take what we consider to be unnecessary risks and will not condone over facing either pony or rider.
As a branch, we do not limit the number of teams we enter and will try and accommodate all members who show an interest. However, personal invites are not an option and we will not chase people to join a team. As we can only enter full teams, there are frequently reserves waiting so please do not try to organise teams yourselves!
Team selection is done through the show jumping organiser, Candy Robbins who liaises with the appropriate instructors, Sonia, Polly and Briosa for their levels – it is up to the instructors who are in the team.
Jumping practices and rallies are run throughout the year so the instructors can see combinations and their progress. Team selections are NOT made at ordinary working rallies. It is important for members to attend as many of these rallies as possible to gain experience and also to be able to jump with confidence when attending an event and not be out of their comfort zone.
For some competitions, such as Area and Interbranch, combinations have to be "rallied up" – attend a minimum of 3 working rallies.
Look out for e-mails with details regarding show jumping practices or the programme on our website.
Candy Robbins 0781 6580322
Team Events:
Please remember that when you are competing in a SDHE team, you are representing the branch and so we ask and expect the following:
Rudeness, pushiness or aggression towards anyone will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Clean and plaited horses wearing clean, plain tack and equally clean and correctly turned out members (this includes hairnets, ties, gloves, beige jodphurs at all times – NO BLING!)
Appropriate behaviour and manners from all members and all those that they bring with them
The team manager only is to liaise with the event organisers. Multiple parents interfering causes stress and confusion. As a branch that organises large events itself, we are all aware that everything goes a lot smoother when dealing with 1 branch representative. If an issue arises or you have a query, please contact either Candy or the support Instructor.
Here's to a successful 2021-22 season of show jumping.
Candy Robbins & Anne Cook
Hi all,
Dear all,
