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