Area dressage

We had a great turnout at our dressage rally last Sunday at Alderlake, and Sonia worked with everyone on their Pony Club Grassroots 2018 dressage test.

Just to remind everyone that Southdown Hunt East are hosting the Area Dressage competition this year at Hickstead on 12th June. As this is an Area Competition (SDHEPC is part of Area 11) Southdown Hunt East Members will be competing against other Area 11 Pony Club branches as individuals and/or as part of a team. Members will be selected to represent SDHE PC and if you would like to be considered please send an email to lornajthwaites@gmail.com

Members need to have attended a minimum of 3 rallies this year to be considered for a team.

Info from the Pony Club website on Area competitions (for anyone who is new or unsure how Area competitions work):

Area Competitions are where Pony Club members compete to try to qualify for The Pony Club Championships.

There is a competition held in each of the 19 Pony Club Areas and there are various levels to compete at based on ability and eligiblity:

• Grassroots (to qualify for The Pony Club Grassroots Regional Championships)
• Novice
• Open Novice
• Intermediate
• Open

Please refer to The Pony Club Dressage Rule Book for current eligibility rules.

https://pcuk.org/media/psedy2xm/rulebook-dressage-web-v22-1-2.pdf

Jumping rally at Chelwood Sunday 3rd April - times and groups

 

Jumping rally at Chelwood Equestrian– Sunday 3^rd April 2022

              

              

 

12.00     Bay Kelly – Misty              

               Lily Hemsley – Liam

               Chloe Warren – Dodger

               Milly Pile - Piglet

               Elouise Bedford – Cilla

               Imogen Taylor - Ollie

              

 

 

 

 

1.00       Chloe Wright – Cosmic

               Polly Biggins – Pasha

               Abby Beckett – Billy

Sydney Wright – Patsy

Millie Turner – Teto

Isabel Pollard – Bridie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please clear up all hay and droppings from the lorry park.  Horses are not to be left unattended in or outside of boxes/trailers.  Please do not let your horse graze anywhere!

 

Correct pony club dress code – horses to be clean and wearing clean plain tack with no bling! Riders must wear beige jodphurs, clean boots and gaiters, shirt, pony club tie and badge, gloves and hairnets for the girls.   No jewellery including earrings of any shape or form!

 

Any help with setting up jumps and putting away afterwards would be very much appreciated.

 

Hope you all have a great time and happy jumping!

 

 

Katie Wright

07881 404542

E/D/D+

Last call for anyone who would like to take part in the E/D/D+ standard working rally at Plumpton College 9th April - bookings will close at noon tomorrow - Thursday 31st March

Horse and pony care rally for those working towards their C test - April 6th

We have arranged a horse and pony care rally for members working towards taking their C test. One of our members has kindly offered us her private yard near Newick to use and we will be running two groups 4.30 to 5.30 and 5.30 to 6.30pm.

This rally will be covering the foot and shoeing, first aid and wound care and Sonia Chittenden is instructing.

Please do come if you are preparing for your C Test.

https://www.sdhepc.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=25538&preview=true

C/C+ rally Saturday 9th April at Plumpton College

The next C/C+ rally is Saturday 9th April at Plumpton College. There will be two groups with the first group at 10am. Tickets close this Saturday so please book on asap and do attend this rally if you are working towards taking your test.

https://www.sdhepc.org/single-event/c-c-working-rally-2-2/

Flatwork/dressage rally at Alderlake Sunday 27th March - groups and times

Here are the times and groups for Sunday's dressage rally - lovely to see so many of you coming. 

Riders will be working on their grassroots dressage test and I will be sending this out later, so please can everyone read through it before the rally.

Sonia has organised the groups to try and take into considerations people's travel requests. Please be aware that this is not always possible, particularly for jumping and efficiency test rallies but for this dressage rally she has tried to accomodate everyone's requirements. 

1pm to 2pm

Polly (Pasha)
Bellla (Jen)
Chloe Wright (Cosmic)
Tilly A (Murphy)
Tilly L (Dexter)
Roxy (Jimmy)

2pm to 3pm
Bella (Dee)
Isabel (Bridie)
Millie (Teto)
Lettice (Lily)
Chloe Warren (Dodger)
Lilly H (Liam)

3pm to 4pm
Amelie (Ladd)
Tilda (Dave)
Elouise (Cilla)
Martha (Poppy)
Poppy (Monty)

Lorna Thwaites is the organiser on the day and if you need to contact her, her mobile is 07890 708 983

An Exclusive Pony Club Parent's Webinar - 18:30 on 10th May

Please would you promote this Webinar to your parents? As Area 11 is organising it our parents will have the first opportunity to sign up but it is going to be promoted Nationally.

The flier may be viewed here: https://www.sdhepc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Pony-Club-Area-11-Flyer-final-version.pdf

Register here: https://www.horse-events.co.uk/horse-events/area-11-supporting-your-childs-pony-club-journey-with-eira-parry-of-high-performance-parenting100522/

Abby Bernard
Area 11 Representative
(I do not respond to emails at the Weekend, if you need to get hold of me urgently please text or call my mobile)
 
07775712512
http://branches.pcuk.org/area11/
www.facebook.com/area11PC

ARea Mounted Games Training Day - mounted or on foot!

**Area Mounted Games Training Day Wed 13th April - mounted and "on foot" sessions**

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Dear All,

 

There is a fun Area Mounted Games training day at Easter for Pony Club members, both mounted or "on foot" for our non-riding members or those currently without a suitable pony. Members on the lead rein are very welcome as are older more experienced members. It is being held at Sands Farm, near Horsham, which is a lovely big INDOOR venue with loads of hardstanding parking and an easy drive - don't be put off by the distance as it really doesn't take too long to get there.

 

It's being run by Clare Bassett, the DC of East Sussex Pony Club who has huge experience and enthusiasm for mounted games. Please see all the information you need to book in below. Please book in sooner rather than later as places are limited. Any questions, please contact  Clare.

 

Bookings are now open for fun & games on Wednesday 13th April at Sands Farm. A great opportunity to meet up, join in and learn about mounted games, be it as a total mounted games beginner or a budding competition rider.
When booking please specify ONE of the following sessions:

1. A fun "ON FOOT" session for Centre/Branch members members who's ponies/ horses are unavailable. Welcome to stay and watch the ride sessions
2. Lead rein & assisted riders of all ages - a single coaching session - walk & trot only
3. Junior 10 yrs and younger on 01.01.22 and any novice senior age members who's riding is better suited for this section for example they may need assistance to mount or are nervous to canter
4. Senior 11 yrs and older on 01.01.22 and any junior age members who are experienced mounted games riders

 
Junior & Seniors will have two sessions

• Session 1 will give coaching and practice time of different races
• Session 2 will be a friendly "race-off" giving riders an opportunity to try out their skills against pairs/teams of a similar ability

 
Parents, coordinators and coaches will be encouraged to get involved, find out and share knowledge about the duties of the arena party and line stewards - an essential part of mounted games training and competitions.
 
Venue: Indoors at Sands Farm, Warnham, Horsham (RH12 3SQ) - we are hoping to extend opportunities beyond our usual winter games competition venue at Bodiam. 
Date: Wednesday 13th April
Timetable: from 9am to 5pm - specific timetable given after closing date, but a rough guide:
Morning - "On Foot" followed by Juniors
Lunchtime - Lead rein/assisted
Afternoon - Seniors
Cost: £15.50 per rider, £10.50 per member on foot
Booking closes 3rd April 2022
 
Please book in using East Sussex Pony Club's official website http://www.espcuk.org/mounted-games
 
How to book in:

• Click on the session you wish to book in to
• Click on 13^th April (in bold)
• Click CONTINUE this opens the booking form. (If 'no appointments available' is shown this means that session is full - please email clare.espc@gmail.com to be added to the waiting list)
• Please include all relevant information starting with the MEMBERS NAME (not parent) at the top, age as 01.01.22, pony height, PC Branch/Centre, parent email and additional info about the riders ability, experience, confidence
• Click on the 'pay now' above the PayPal symbol. You can then pay with PayPal or if you don't have an account you can choose to pay by debit or credit card via the secure PayPal system.

 
Please note places are not secured until payment is accepted. You will receive a confirmation email note ALL confirmations have an automatic 9am start time. You will be emailed correct timings (between 9am to 5pm) after the closing date.
 
SIBLINGS need to complete their own booking form & separate payment
 
Places need to be limited however additional dates at larger outdoor venues can be organised if there is interest and support. Details of groups and timings will be sent nearer to the date. Please contact me if you have queries or questions about the day in the meantime.
 
I look forward to meeting up.
 
Clare Bassett
East Sussex Pony Club Mounted Games Coordinator
Tel 07979 851515
 

B test dates and training dates

Hi,

For those that are interested in doing their B Test this year, Area 11 are running B Test Training days and B Tests on the following dates in 2022:

B Test Training Day: 

Tuesday 12th April 2022: Hadlow College, Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent. TN11 0AL

Wednesday 3rd August: Chilham Park, Chilham, Nr Canterbury, Kent. CT4 8DB

Please email Michele Dingle to book into the Assessment Day: email: micheledingle6uj@btinternet.com

B Test Dates:

Tuesday 2nd August: Full B Test at Chilham Park, Near Canterbury, Kent. CT4 8DB

Thursday 27th October : Stable Management Section at Holloway Meadow Stables, Oxted, Surrey. RH8 9PE

Friday 28th October: Riding Section at LMEQ, Littleton Manor Farm | Flanchford Road | Reigate | Surrey RH2 8QZ

Contact Michele Dingle: email: micheledingle6uj@btinternet.com. The nomination form can be found on this page:

https://branches.pcuk.org/area11/efficiency-tests/b-test/

Suzy xx

Jumping rally Sunday 20th March Chelwood Equestrian

 

Jumping rally at Chelwood Equestrian– Sunday 20th March 2022

              

              

 

 

 

 

1.00       Chloe Wright – Cosmic

               Millie Boreham – Anya

               Abby Beckett – Billy

               Larna Stone – Flyte

               Millie Turner – Teto

               Sydney Wright - Patsy

              

 

 

 

              

 

 

 

Please clear up all hay and droppings from the lorry park.  Horses are not to be left unattended in or outside of boxes/trailers.  Please do not let your horse graze anywhere!

 

Correct pony club dress code – horses to be clean and wearing clean plain tack with no bling! Riders must wear beige jodphurs, clean boots and gaiters, shirt, pony club tie and badge, gloves and hairnets for the girls.   No jewellery including earrings of any shape or form!

 

Any help with setting up jumps and putting away afterwards would be very much appreciated.

 

Hope you all have a great time and happy jumping!

 

 

Katie Wright

07881 404542

Pony wanted for loan or share

This is on behalf of a new member to our Branch:

 

 

I am looking for a pony for my 13 year old daughter Lexie to share or loan part time.  She is 150cm (4 foot 11 inches) in height.  We are looking in the Brighton/Lewes direction . We live on the east side of Brighton. We are open to a place to keep a pony which ideally would be with other children who Lexie can ride with. Lexie has about 4 years riding experience where she has had lessons weekly and helped in a livery yard.     

 

Lexie wants to attend the senior camp at Plumpton college 31^st July to the 5^th August so would need the pony for that full week and she would like to attend  rallies.  Please contact me on my mobile number Maria Hawton-Mead 07973616710.

 

Best wishes,  

 

Maria Hawton-Mead

Invitation to Camp 2022

Please find attached the invitation to our Summer Camps 2022.  Please be sure to reply to Candy Robbins  candyrobbins06@gmail.com 

Chief Instructor

After nearly 8 years of leading the instruction for Southdown Hunt East, Polly Thom has decided to stand down from her role as Chief Instructor to spend more time with her 3 lovely young daughters and of course her husband Shawn.  Polly will still be very much involved with our branch and continue instructing and serving on our main committee whilst enjoying some free time!

We are delighted that Sonia Chittenden has agreed to become Chief Instructor and we all wish her well in her new role.

Flatwork/dressage rally Sunday 27th March

Flatwork/Dressage Rally on Sunday 27th March at Alderlake

Due to lots of interest in this rally, we have put on an extra group and there are currently 5 spaces left. This rally is open to all members who are confident off the lead rein in walk, trot and canter. If you would like to be considered for the Area Dressage Competition at Hickstead on the 12th June, please attend this rally. Sonia Chittenden is instructing.

https://www.sdhepc.org/single-event/dressage-flatwork-rally-2/

C/C+ rally Plumpton this Sunday

Hi All,

Here are the groups for Sunday's rallies:

11am to 12pm C+/B Rally
Tilly Appleyard - Murphy
Abby Beckett - Billy
Bella Thwaites - Jen 
Syd Wright - Dee 
Izzy Jefferey - Brandy 


12 - 1pm C Rally 
Lily Hemsley - Liam 
Chloe Warren - Dodger 
Elouise Bedford - Cilla 
Millie Turner - Teto
Isabel Pollard - Bridie

Please remember to clear up any droppings or hay in the car park and no ponies to be allowed to graze anywhere at Plumpton.

Lorna Thwaites is your organiser and if you need to reach her on the day her number is 07890708983