Test preparation rally for those working towards C & C+ tests

or those of you who are working towards taking your  C+ or C Test, we have an exciting test preparation rally scheduled for Sunday 16th April at Plumpton College.

Simon Luck who is a an experienced Pony Club test examiner, will be instructing on both the ridden and care parts of the C+ and C Tests. The ridden rally will be an hour long and is £12.50 and the care rally will be half an hour and £5 per member.  If you are wanting to come to this test preparation rally please book onto both the care and ridden rally via the website.

Subject to numbers, the first ridden group will be at 10am and the first care session at 11am. The care will be in the car park at Plumpton College and ponies will be required for this section.

All members who have their D+ Test and are working towards their tests are encouraged to book onto this rally so please do take the opportunity to come and learn with Simon Luck.

https://sdhepc.org/single-event/c-c-working-rally-2-2-2-4-2-2-3-2-2-2/

https://sdhepc.org/single-event/c-c-working-rally-care-training/

Website restored!

The branch website has been rebuilt and finally appears to be working again - the rallies are bookable and transactions appear to be flowing via PayPal as expected.  If anyone experiences any problems please let me know so I can get it fixed.

Thank you for your patience.

Mike

Unmounted Easter Egg Hunt

There will be an unmounted Easter Egg Hunt on Friday 7th April, 2.30pm from Red House Common car park, Warrs Hill Road, Chailey, BN8 4JE

No charge - open to all including non members,  all we ask is that parents are there to supervise their children please.

Please wear suitable clothing/footwear in case we have a fun time in the wet!

Charlotte Russell is kindly organising this and can be contacted on 07801 448422.

If you would like to come and play  please could you message Charlotte  so she knows how many eggs to get.

Pole work/gridwork rally 13th April - available on website for booking

Hello all,

So, it would appear the website is now working! Yay!

I have the following down for the pole/ gridwork rally-

Chloe Wright

Chloe Warren

Vita

Bay

Bella

Clara

Sasha 

Millie T

Millie B

Roxy

There are 10 spaces on offer and 10 names so please book asap, first come first served!

I might be able to get us another hour if there is more interest so, please do let me know asap so I can arrange this.

Thank you,

Katie 

Website - still not working

Clearly the website is still not functioning.  I will circulate a further update ASAP.  Thank you for your patience.

Mike

Senior and Day Camp 2023 invite

 

SENIOR CAMP and DAY CAMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To:         All Members who want to go to Senior or Day Camp 2023

 

 

From:    Candy Robbins – Branch and Camp Secretary

 

Camp arrangements for 2023 are underway!  Both will take place at Plumpton Racecourse. To secure a place I will need to receive your non-refundable deposit as shown below.

 

Deciding which camp to apply for can be a difficult matter as there are several factors: age, ability of the rider and pony, willingness to stay away from home and fully care for your pony. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Coming to the most appropriate camp is a big step to achieving a happy outcome!

 

We will be holding a briefing session for first time Senior Campers and their families via Zoom on Monday 17^th April - please let me know if you would like to attend so you can be sent the link. Hopefully attending the briefing will prepare members coming to Senior Camp of what to expect and feel more prepared when camp begins.  It will also be an opportunity for us to explain some of the rules, including the use of mobile phones and so forth.  There will be ample opportunity for questions and answers.  Our goal is to ensure every camper has a thoroughly enjoyable, productive and memorable experience!

 

To assist with placing campers in the correct riding group, and preferably on the pony they intend to bring to camp, campers will need to have attended a minimum of 3 mounted working rallies between 1^st March 2023 and start of camp.

 

 

Senior Camp will run from Sunday 30th July to Friday 4^th August. This Camp will be fully residential and aimed at ages 11 and over. Riders and ponies will stay the whole week and there will be no going home at night. Visitors are not permitted except for those who have volunteered to help in the kitchen.

 

Day Camp  (formally junior and mini camp, now merged as one)  will run from Monday 31st July to Friday 4^th August and is intended for members aged 5 – 11, but is not closed to older members.  **Riders and ponies go home every night**  The day is usually 9.30-3.30 – in the case of very young riders home time could be earlier if you think your child will struggle.  Please note that for reasons of welfare and safety members attending Day Camp must be riding independently and competently off the lead rein at all paces- mini riders aged 5 years and under will need a parent (or their adult representative) to stay with them during the day to assist with grooming, tacking up, leading and using the toilet!

** We are able to offer a limited number of overnight stabling for those attending day camp at at a cost of £12.00 per night – please could you let me know if this is something you would like to book**

 

 

 

Camp	Non refundable Deposit	TOTAL (including Deposit)
Senior	£100	£460
Day	£50	£230

 

 

 

Fees are kept as low as possible as we don't plan to make a profit out of camps, but they may still require some cross-subsidy from Branch funds- prices this year have remained the same as last year. Please bear that in mind when we appeal for help in running our fund raising events!

 

I am happy to receive bookings by e-mail backed by payment direct into the Branch Account (20-49-76 30810541) Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis and bookings will not be treated as confirmed until supported by the non refundable deposit as above.  You will receive an e-mail notification after both your application and payment have been received.

Senior Camp will be capped at 30 members and target size of Day Camp will be 20 maximum. 

 

After your application has been received, you will be sent paperwork asking for pony and rider details, copies of flu vaccinations etc. plus further forms for residential campers.

 

It is a requirement of Plumpton Racecourse that all horses are up to date with their flu vaccinations and must have received a booster within 6 months of attending camp – I will send out a full breakdown of this in due course.

 

 

 

 

 

Candy Robbins

Branch and Camp Secretary

candyrobbins06@gmail.com

SDEPC Website

With apologies for the recent interruption to service the SDEPC website is now available again for online rally bookings.

Mike

show jumping rally this Saturday at Chelwood

These are the groups for the sj rally @ Chelwood EC in the indoor school with Sonia teaching-

1-2pm

Bay 

Vita

Charlotte 

Millie B

Sasha 

2-3pm

Chloe 

Syd 

Maddison 

Abby

Any problems my number 07881404542

See you all Saturday x

Upcoming rallies and events

These are the dates that have been booked so far for rallies 2023

Please note at the moment the website is poorly but being fixed!  In the meantime please contact the relevant organiser to book onto a rally and pay by Bacs

Full details are on our website where the rallies should be available for booking – dates are being added all the time, so please keep checking. 

 Achievement badge rallies and stable management rallies being planned too.

Easter: Monday 3^rd April – 14^th

May half term: Monday 29^th – 2^nd June

Summer: Monday 24^th July -

 

 

March

5^th        Plumpton        D/D+  12.00 – 2.00  (Michelle)

5^th        Plumpton        C/C+  10.00 –  12.00  (Lorna)

19^th      Alderlake        Flatwork  10.00-12.00 (Lorna)

25^th      Chelwood       Showjumping 1.00-3.00  (Katie)

 

 

April

TBA     TBA                 Easter Egg Hunt

13^th      Chelwood       Pole/Gridwork  2.00-4.00  (Katie)

16^th      Plumpton        C/C+  10.00 – 12.00   (Lorna)

16^th      Plumpton        D/D+  12.00-2.00  (Michelle)

23^rd      Alderlake        Flatwork   10.00-12.00  (Lorna)

TBA                             Riding & Road Safety  (Angela)

 

 

May

1^st        Comphurst     Cross Country   (Michelle)

6^th        Chelwood       Showjumping  team training 1.00-4.00  (Katie)

14^th      Plumpton        D/D+  12.00-2.00  (Michelle)

14^th      Plumpton        C/C+  10.00-12.00  (Lorna)

21^st      Hickstead        Area Dressage Competition  (Candy)

28^th      Alderlake        Flatwork  10.00-12.00  (Lorna)

30^th      Chatham         Area Care Competition (Sonia)

Half term TBA             C Test

 

June

4^th        Alderlake        Flatwork  10.00-12.00  (Lorna)

10^th      Bucklands       Showjumping  2.00-4.00   (Katie)

18^th      Plumpton        D/D+   12.00 – 2.00  (Michelle)

18^th      Plumpton        C/C+  10.00 – 12.00  (Lorna)

24^th      TBA                 Cross Country   (Michelle)

25^th      Walton                        Regional Area Eventing Qualifier  (Candy)

 

 

July     

1^st & 2^nd  Felbridge     Area Showjumping Competition  (Candy)

2^nd       Plumpton        D/D+  12.00-2.00  (Michelle)   TBC

2^nd       Plumpton        C/C+  10.00 – 12.00  (Lorna)    TBC

8^th        Bucklands       Showjumping  2.00-4.00  (Katie)

22^nd     Twesledown    Area Eventing Competition  (Candy)

30^{th – 4th} August           Plumpton Racecourse                Senior Residential Camp  (Candy)

31^st – 4^th August         Plumpton Racecourse    Junior Day Camp    (Candy)

 

 

August

18^th      TBA                 Cross Country    (Michelle)

Flatwork rally Sunday 19th March

We have one group for the flatwork/dressage rally on Sunday 19th March at Alder Lake. 10am to 11am, with Sonia Chittenden instructing. Members attending are:

Amelie on Laddy

Clara on Dee

Bella on Jen

Isabel on Foxie

Charlotte on Maverick/H

Please make sure you are tacked up and ready for a 10am start, no hay outside of the lorries/trailers and all droppings in the school or outside cleared up. Pony club polo shirts/sweatshirts or shirt and tie with black or blue hat silk please. Please also bring schooling whips.

All rounder pony/horse wanted

 

 

Nellie Ashton is one of our long standing members and looking for a new best friend after outgrowing her beloved pony Blue:

?Nellie (13 years in June) is looking for a calm and kind all-rounder pony, 14-15HH to share/loan in the Lewes area, 1-2 days/wk. She is looking for a step up from her smaller, but adored pony who she has learned so much with over the last six years. Currently jumping 60-70cm, loves hacking out, dressage and keeping pony and yard ship-shape. Nellie hopes to find a fitting pony for SDHEPC Summer Camp this August in Plumpton. On-going flexibility for extra rides during school holidays and opportunity to participate in some NSEA competitions and pony club rallies are high on the wish-list. Please get in touch with rozhouchin@mac.com / 07900887423, with thanks.

Area Dressage competition

Area Dressage Competition 

The Area Dressage competition is being held on Sunday 21st May at Hickstead. Southdown Hunt East are hosting again.

This was a lovely day last year, with a large entry from Southdown Hunt East and a couple of our members qualifying for the Regional Championships. 

If you would like to be considered to compete at this year's competition, representing SDHEPC, either as an individual or as part of a team, please can you email Lorna Thwaites on lornajthwaites@gmail.com by Monday 20th March. 

Members to represent the branch will be selected according to their participation and attendance at branch rallies (with a specific focus on attendance at the flatwork/dressage training rallies), branch and interbranch competitions and camp.

Please email with the following information:

Name of Member 

Age of Member

Pony Name

Preference for individual or team competition 

Last 3 rallies attended

Please ensure you are available to compete on the 21st May before submitting your interest in competing.

AGM 13th March

Due to little interest in the AGM due to take place on Monday 13th March, we have decided to postpone and arrange another date when the weather is much warmer and evenings are lighter - oh how nice!

Flatwork rally at Alderlake Sunday 19th March

Tickets close on Sunday for the dressage/flatwork rally at Alderlake on Sunday 19th March.

The website is still down so if it is not up by Sunday please make payment of £15 by BACs to Southdown East and email Lorna Thwaites on lornajthwaites@gmail.com to book your space.

Subject to numbers there will be two groups with the first group starting at 10am. It will either be Polly or Sonia instructing.

If you are wanting to be considered to represent the branch at the Area Competition at Hickstead in May, please attend this rally. It will also be good practise for those members who are competing at the Eridge Dressage and Showjumping competition on 1st April.

Branch Website

Unfortunately the Southdown East branch webiste has suffered a significant software malfunction.  The problem is being investigated and we hope to restore normal service as soon as possible.  We may have to introduce a temporary alternative process to enable booking and payment for rallies to continue and we thank you in advance for your patience.

Mike
Branch Treasurer

AGM reminder

A reminder that Southdown Hunt East Branch of the Pony Club are holding their AGM on Monday 13^th March 2023 in the upstairs function room of The Bent Arms, Lindfield at 7.30.

It would be great to see lots of members and their families there. Please could you let me know of your intention to attend, and how many in your party, so we know how many chairs to set out by Wednesday 8^th March please.  Many thanks.

Candy Robbins

Branch Secretary

candyrobbins06@gmail.com or 0781 6580322

Lorry to borrow please

Would anyone have, or know of a 5-7.5 lorry we could use for 3 days (2nd - 4th May) for Emma and Bonnie who have qualified for the Badminton Grassroots.

Would need a living area so we are able to sleep in the lorry on site.  Doesn't need to be posh and have cooking and showering facilities, just somewhere we could sleep and have room to take shaving, hay, mucking out equipment along with the usual tack and equipment for 3 days.

All offers will be greatly appreciated.

Candy Robbins