C and C+ test care online training with Jean Preston

Dear All,

I have organised C Test Care and C+ Test Care Training Online with Jean Preston who is an experienced coach and assessor up to AH Level. She successfully ran these sessions for the OS&B and DC Caroline Matthews suggested that these might be of interest to other branches. It may be particularly helpful for the smaller branches.

C Test Care Online Training

5 sessions weekly from 23rd January at 3pm-4pm, maximum of 6 candidates.Cost £30 for 5 sessions.

C+ Test Care Online Training

6 sessions from 23rd January at 4.15pm-5.15pm, maximum of 5 candidates. Cost £40 for 6 sessions.

Please contact Area Rep Abby Bernard: area11@pcuk.org

Keep Safe & Well. 

Abby

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

2021 - onwards and upwards!

Dear Pony Club Members,

If you are starting to think about your development in 2021, you might want to consider training for and taking one of the Pony Club Efficiency Tests. These tests enable members to learn progressively about horse and pony care and riding. 

The tests are taken at recommended ages and in a specified order:

E Test (voluntary test for new members)

D Test (min. age 8 years)

D+ Test ( min. age 10 years)

The Pony Club Road Ride Achievement badge (this is a pre-requisite before being awarded the C test)

C Test (min. age 11 years)

C+ Test (Riding and/or Horse and Pony Care) (min. age 13 years)

B Test (Riding and/or Horse and Pony Care) 

Lungeing Test (must have passed B Test)

B+ Test (optional)

AH Test

A Test

The syllabus for each test can be found on the Pony Club UK website:

https://pcuk.org/members/training/test-syllabuses/

Whilst we all continue to stay as safe as we can in Lockdown, there will be some remote rallies operating at the D and C Test Levels. Details will be sent out via email and Facebook. Ridden rallies will be arranged as soon as guidance allows and test dates set when sufficient members are considered ready to take their tests.

D and D+ standard zoom rallies

Zoom rallies with Angela Whitehead for D and D+.  23rd and 30th January at 4 pm.   

These will cost £7.50 per person and a minimum of 4 needed to run.

I will also aim to organise some achievement badges in February to keep us all amused during these weird times!  So keep eyes open on both Facebook and your emails!!  Stay safe xx    Kind regards    Polly Thom

Eridge PC - photo Show schedule

Please see the attached schedule.

Pony Club Membership Renewals

You don't need me to tell you this year is rather different but in addition to coping as best we can with the pandemic, Pony Club have fundamentally changed the process of membership management from being managed by individual branches to centralised administration built around a new computer system called PELHAM.

Most of our existing members have a renewal date of 31st January and you should already have received an e-mail from Pony Club HQ inviting you to renew.  Memberships have now moved to a rolling 12 months so some memberships will fall due for renewal at other times of the year.  An advantage of the new PELHAM system is that memberships can be renewed online via the membership portal and payment made by card online.

If you expect an invitation to renew but have not received it please feel free to contact me at mike.nichols@btinternet.com and I will do my best to sort things out.

Obviously Pony Club activities have been curtailed and disrupted during the lockdowns and we were unable to run any camps.  Some have expressed the view that Pony Club should roll over the membership free of charge for a year.  Unfortunately a significant part of the membership fee is spent on providing the comprehensive third part insurance cover and this has been operative as normal.  Put simply, much as Pony Club might like to offer a free or reduced fee year it does not have the financial resources to do so.

If you do not intend renewing at this time I would appreciate a message to that effect as it will help the Branch Committee in making plans for 2021.

Wishing everyone a Happy, Safe and Prosperous New Year.

Mike Nichols
Treasurer and Membership Secretary.

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The following is from Pony Club HQ and is included here for information:

All Pony Club memberships and renewals should now be made directly with The Pony Club Office at Stoneleigh.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS (those with less than 3 riding members in the same household).

• If you do not have a "family membership" (usually 3 or more riding members in the same household) then you will receive 2 emails with details of how to renew via the new online portal. 
• The first contains the renewal reminder and membership details. 
• The second contains a custom link to the portal.  When you click this link you will be asked to enter a password. 
• This is a new online portal so create a new password. 
• You will then be asked to login with your username (the email address to which the renewal reminder was sent) and your newly created password.
• Early renewal notices are being sent this year to try and phase out the renewal process for memberships expiring 31/1/2021.  
• A reminder to those who have not renewed will be resent the first week of January.  Thereafter, reminders will be sent one month prior to renewal date, and then 2 weeks before if not renewed.
• Using the online portal, you will be able to check and update any contact details, and members and pay online.
• You will not be able to change the branch or membership type (Riding or Non-riding) – if you need to do this please contact your branch to initiate the transfer process or contact membership@pcuk.org to change your membership type.
• Memberships will be for a 12-month period from the date of expiry
• If you renew in December and your membership expires on 31 January 2021 then your new membership will run until 31 January 2022.

 

FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS

If you have a family membership, or want to add members to create a family membership, you will need to download the membership form either from your branch website or https://pcuk.org/find-a-club/ complete the form and email to membership@pcuk.org OR by post to the address on the form.

Membership fees for 2021 remain as 2020:

Non-riding member £36; riding member £80 and family memberships £200 (up to 5 members in the same household).

online guides and activities for younger members

Hi all,

Whilst all ridden rallies are currently on hold during the current lockdown period, there are some online guides, short video's and activities on the Pony Club website, aimed at the younger and more novice pony clubbers. 

If you would like to have at look, please follow the link and log-in using the pony club membership password of pony1929.

https://pages.pcuk.org/training/

Best Wishes

Lorna

Zoom stable management rally booking now open

Dear all,

The ZOOM stable management rally (C test level) on Thurs 14th January is now available to book on the pony club website.

This rally is at C test level but any pony club member is welcome to attend.

£7.50 per person, min. 4 people for the rally to run.

http://www.sdhepc.org/events/

Many Thanks

Lorna

Covid update and rallies - from Anne Cook

Hi  I hope you all had a lovely Xmas and New Year and are staying safe and well.   In view of the fact that we are now in Tier 4, the Pony Club guidance is that we can only have one member at a rally.  Obviously this is not viable so we are cancelling   all rallies in January.  Hopefully things will improve soon.   Lorna Thwaites has organised a  C test zoom stable management rally on 14th January.  Anne    

C test zoom stable management rally - from Lorna Thwaites

Dear all,

Happy New Year Everyone!

The next C test ZOOM stable management rally is on Thursday 14th January, 6.30 to 7.30pm with Angela Whitehead. The cost will be £7.50 per person and will soon be on the pony club rallies calendar for booking.

Please attend this rally if you are hoping to take your C test in 2021. Ridden rallies are currently postponed due to Tier 4 restrictions but a C rally will be planned as soon as is possible.

Lorna

C test stable management zoom rally - from Lorna Thwaites

Dear all,

Thank you to everyone who attended last Thursday's C test Stable Management 'ZOOM' rally.

We had a great turnout with 7 members participating. Hopefully everyone found the session interesting and have increased their knowledge of caring for a pony off grass.

There will be another stable management session planned for January and there is a C test level ridden rally on Sunday 17th January at Plumpton

Don't forget there is a SDHEPC Facebook group where details of upcoming rallies and events will be promoted. This is a private members group so please sign up to SDHEPC Members Only Facebook group.

Lorna

Rally at Plumpton Saturday 12th December - from Shevaun Emeny

Times and groups for rally at Plumpton College Saturday 12^th December

In order to conform to social distancing measures, please could parents check girths and stirrup length before entering the school etc.  We ask that parents remain with their vehicles and one person per rider to attend please.  Thank you for your co-operation.

 

 

 

11.00

 

Isla Horne

Esme Horne

Amber Stone

Ruby Oates

 

 

12.00

Larna Stone

Millie Boreham

Isabel Pollard

Thea Oates

 

 

 

Organiser – Shevaun Emeny

 

C test zoom horse and pony care - from Lorna Thwaites

hursday 10th December, 6.30 to 7.30pm, £7.50 per person

C Test 'HORSE AND PONY CARE' Stable management 'ZOOM' rally with Angela Whitehead

Please book online: 

http://www.sdhepc.org/single-event/c-test-zoom-stable-management

Many Thanks

Lorna

C test horse and pony care zoom rally Thursday 10th December - from Lorna Thwaites

PLS LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND - email lornajthwaites@gmail.com

This is not yet on the system to book.

Thursday 10th December 6.30 to 7.30pm

C Test 'HORSE AND PONY CARE' Stable Management 'ZOOM' rally with Angela Whitehead

If you are working towards your C-test, or are just interested in increasing your stable management knowledge, please join this rally. There will be further C level ZOOM rallies organised to enable those who are ready, to take their C Test.

The Objectives of the C Test Horse and Pony Care are:

To have a knowledge and care of a pony off grass

To be in control of a pony on the roads and in the Countryside

The cost will be confirmed once we have an idea on numbers

C&WPC Christmas Online Dressage Competition

Please see the attached document.

Online training - course walking

Please see the attached pdf document.

Full B Test Pass

Hi All

I would like to congratulate Emma Robbins who has now passed the Full B Test, after successfully completing the Care part last week and the Riding at the end of August.  I am sure you will agree this is a great achievement.

Anne

Pony Club activities and covid

Dear All  I hope you are all keeping safe and well.  In accordance with the email from Head Office sent to you all on 2nd November, all pony club face to face activities in England must be put on hold for the next 4 weeks from Thursday 5th November until Wednesday 2nd December.   There is no guidance that we are aware of to stop riding but please avoid activities with an increased risk. Unnecessary travel is to be avoided, including lessons or training and transporting your horse for anything other than emergency care.   We must comply with this new guidance to help limit the spread of the virus.  If you have paid for any rallies during November, you will get a refund.   Thank you.  Anne  

Rally at Plumpton 17th October - from Shevaun Emeny

These are the times and groups for the E/D/D+ rally at Plumpton on Saturday 17^th October

 

11.00

 

Amber Stone – Zorro

Larna Stone – Lola

Milly Pile – Piglet

Millie Boreham – Nessie

Leon Martin – Starlite

 

 

12.00

 

Nellie Ashton – Tilly

Lilli Mai Citrone - Billy

Valentine Gage – Spirit

 

 

 

If you have any queries, please contact Shevaun Emeny

Rally at Plumpton 17th October - from Polly Thom

Hello!   Please can I remind you to all book on to the rallies at Plumpton next Saturday 17th October!   Halloween special, so dress up and join in with the fun!   All standards catered for so please book in asap! We will be closing these in the next few days!   Some people have had a few issues with the website so please contact us if so.    Kind regards    Polly Thom

Rally at Vixengrove Saturday 10th October - from Polly Thom

Saturday 10th October at Vixengrove     8.30 Ellie Day/ lead rein     9am Otillie Day           Bea Swanson on Berry           Roxy Swinnerton on Jimmy           Bella Thwaites on Blackjack           Abby Beckett on Billy       Kind regards    Polly Thom

Pony Racing at Lingfield

Please see the attached schedule and entry form for Pony Racing at Lingfield on 27th October.

Jumping rally at Chelwood

There are spaces available at the jumping rally on Saturday 3rd October at Chelwood Equestrian - if you are interested please book via our website by this Friday so the venue can be advised on the hours we require to avoid being charged for unused time.

Hope to see you there training ready for future team events.

Candy x

Plans for rallies and tests - from Polly Thom

?Hello everyone,     Hope this finds you all well, I just wanted to outline our plan with forthcoming rallies and tests.  We are starting to resume all rallies and have had a few offers to cover our C test rallies, which I'm very grateful for!  Shevaun Emeny is going to take over from Melanie Cammies for the E, D and D+.    Rallies for e, d, d+,c and c+ are running at Plumpton College throughout the winter and I'm planning on possibly running a C test on the 12th December date.  I hope to see you all at some of these rallies.   A Test day for e,d and d+ will be possibly be held on the March date 2021.  Can I remind you all that those wishing to be put forward to tests need to attend a minimum of 3 rallies, this is to make sure the syllabus is covered and members are confident and test ready.   We are running a C + next month for those who have been training hard since before the dreaded Covid.  A riding and road safety has been held and I'm just organising a date for Easter holidays 2021, so our next test candidates can do this test between the d+ and C test.  Also we have had members doing their B test this year so well done and good luck to all!!  Please make sure the organiser at your rally knows if you would like to be put forward for tests as then we can keep an up to date list and make sure nobody is overlooked!  Alternatively contact myself and I can hopefully clear up any questions.       Kind regards    Polly Thom

Riding & Road Safety 12th September - from Polly Thom

Times for Riding and Road Safety 12th September at Wivelsden   Examined by Angela Stafford    10 am   Amalie Conroy  Freya Conroy  Chloe Wright  Rhianna Hawkins  Bella Thwaite    12.30 pm  Alex Page  Frankie Walker   Amy Newton   Imi Taylor  Lily Taylor     Please help Angela set up, clear up and assist where needed.  Thank you and good luck! X x    Kind regards    Polly Thom

Riding & Road Safety - from Polly Thom

 Riding road safety:     Angela will be running a zoom online session on 10th September at 6 pm.  Ridden test 12th September, 2 groups, 10am and 12.30 pm at Wivelsden.   Please only enter online if you have previously shown interest via either email or my Facebook post as we only have limited spaces.   For those keen to do the test but not able to this time, I will try to run another in the spring to keep all members up to date.   Many thanks  Polly    Kind regards    Polly Thom

B Test passes - from Anne Cook

Huge congratulations to Emma Robbins and Sophie Mitchell for passing their B test riding exam and to Ellie Mileham for passing her B test care exam.

Well done girls, wonderful results.

Anne Cook

Flatwork rally at Felbridge 1st September - from Susie Newton

Hi    There are still spaces available for the flatwork rally at Felbridge with Polly Thom next Tuesday 1st September, please email me if you are interested!!    Regards    Susie    susie.newton@btinternet.com

Riding and Road Safety

RIDING AND ROAD SAFETY

 

We have the opportunity to run an online session on 10/11th September with the test on the 12/13th September at a venue to  be arranged.

Can you please send me your name if you need to do this test and we will do whatever dates suit the majority.

Polly Thom

07730 803806

Working rally at Vixengrove Saturday 29th August

??????Saturday 29th August working rally at Vixengrove.    9am   Ottilie Day   Bea Swanson  Valentine Gage  Roxy Swinnerton     10am  Abby Beckett  Bella Thwaites  Alex Page    Please remember to bring passports for checking on arrival and leave promptly after you have finished to adhere to Covid rules and regulations.  Please be ready to start promptly at your start time and neatly dressed in pony club sweatshirts, shirt and tie.    Thank you to Sarah Day for the use of the lovely arena at Vixengrove.     Kind regards    Polly Thom

Pony for loan

FOR LOAN 

14.1hh Welsh cob pony for hacking only, due to an injury she can no longer jump or do circle work. Injury can be well managed at no cost to loan home. She is an absolute dream of a pony, no vices, good to handle, safe and steady with a very kind temperament. Good with farm traffic, children, dogs, good to box. She will happily be ridden and lead another pony alongside. She's such a special pony so 5 star knowledgeable home only. Please call Sarah Day 07789 985804 

Working rally at Vixengrove 29th August - from Polly Thom

Working rally at Vixengrove Farm all standards welcome with Polly Thom, Saturday 29th August, 9-12 am.    Please enter as soon as possible via the website as we will need to close by Wednesday/Thursday to organise rides.   Shevaun Emeny will be organising but please contact Polly on 07730 803806 if any questions about standard etc.     Thank you x    Kind regards    Polly Thom

Revised groups and times for rally at Vixengrove on Sunday

PLEASE TAKE NOTE   RALLY ALTERATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!    Sunday rally at vixengrove  Sorry to have to re organise, but trying to abide by Covid rules and groups of only 6 on site is more difficult than I thought!! Some groups may not seem to be an exact match but I will do my best to cater for all and let's hope we all have FUN!    Please contact me on 07730 803806 if any concerns!     1 pm  Roxy Swinnerton   Ottilie Day  Amelie de la Rosa  Bea Swanson    2pm  Lily Taylor   Rhianna Hawkins  Sydney Wright  Ben Pollard    3pm  Isabel Pollard  Imi Taylor   Bella Thwaites  Chloe Wright      Kind regards    Polly Thom

Working rally at Vixengrove Sunday 16th August

1 pm group  Roxy Swinnerton/ Jimmy  Ottilie Day/Nero  Imi Taylor/Ollie  Amelie de la Rosa/Sally     2 pm group  Lily Taylor/Pepa  Rhianna Hawkins  Ben Pollard/Bridie   Ellie Swanson/Berry    3 pm group   Sydney Wright/chip  Chloe Wright/cosmic  Bella Thwaites/dipsy  Isobel Pollard/Archie     Xx    Kind regards    Polly Thom

REVISED TIMES AND GROUPS - Jumping rally at Felbridge MOnday 17th August

 

Jumping rally at Felbridge – Monday 17^th August 2020

 

 

 

 

 

12.00     Lily Taylor –  Pepa

               Chloe Wright – Cosmic

               Rhianna Hawkins – Oscar

 

 

 

1.00       Amalie De La Rosa – Sally

               Sophia Jeffrey – Monty

               Izzy Jeffrey – Charlie

               Thea Oates - Ricco

 

 

 

              

 

 

Please could you all carefully read and adhere to the " Guidelines for Rallies" previously sent on 29^th July.  We are being watched and need to work within these limits to enable rallies to take place.

 

Please clear up all hay and droppings from the lorry park.  Horses are not to be left unattended in or outside of boxes/trailers.

 

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!

 

Hope you all have a great time and please remember to thank your instructor at the end of your session.  Happy jumping.

 

Candy

Jumping rally at Felbridge Monday 17th August 2020

Jumping rally at Felbridge – Monday 17^th August 2020

 

 

 

 

 

12.00     Amalie De La Rosa – Sally

               Thea Oates – Ricco

               Ruby Oates – Zeddy

               Sophia Jeffrey – Monty

 

 

 

 

1.00       Izzy Jeffrey – Charlie

               Lily Taylor –  Ollie

               Chloe Wright – Cosmic

               Rhianna Hawkins – Oscar/Bertie

 

 

 

 

              

 

 

Please could you all carefully read and adhere to the " Guidelines for Rallies" previously sent on 29^th July.  We are being watched and need to work within these limits to enable rallies to take place.

 

Please clear up all hay and droppings from the lorry park.  Horses are not to be left unattended in or outside of boxes/trailers.

 

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!

 

Hope you all have a great time and please remember to thank your instructor at the end of your session.  Happy jumping.

 

Candy

14.2/15hh pony wanted

Looking for a safe, steady 14.2/15hh pony that can do all pony club and NSEA activities following the very sad early retirement of current pony. We offer a 5 star, potentially forever home as have two other daughters coming up behind. Ideally have the scope to  jump up to 100cm, no vices and good on the ground, to box etc. 

Please contact Sarah Day 07789 985804 

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DIY/Assisted livery - from Sarah Day

We have two DIY/Assisted livery spaces potentially coming available at the end of September at our yard based in Chailey. YFacilities include 300 acres of private hacking with cross country jumps and access onto Chailey Common, 50x25 m floodlit waxed sand school with showjump set, post and rail fenced fields, seperate summer and winter grazing in small groups, wash down area. Two stables suitable for ponies up to 14.2hh/ small 15hh in traditional horseshoe yard and one slightly larger box next to it which will be available at the end of August. Please contact Sarah Day - 07789 985804 

E/D/D+ rally 16th August - replies tp Anne Cook

I am sorry to let you know that Melanie Cammies will no longer be running our E, D and D+ rallies due to a change in personal circumstances.  Melanie has been a part of this branch for many years and she will be greatly missed.   She was so good at looking after all our younger members.   However, ?I am pleased to announce that we are going to run some working rallies at Vixengrove, the first being on 16th August, 1pm to 3pm. These will be in rides of 4, any age, any standard but I'm afraid no lead rein or those that need assistance as we have to adhere to the strict social distancing measures and follow the rules given by Head Office. Polly will be instructing.  The cost will be £10.  Please book in the usual way on the website.   We look forward to seeing you all.  Anne  

C+ training - from Sarah Taylor

C + training

I'm so pleased to be able to offer some C+ training this summer.

Ridden rallies start on 9th August 1pm at Swanborough Farm, Lewes, BN7 3PF with Polly instructing. We are running 2 rides, each with 4 members. I currently have 4 spaces left. Please let me know if you would like to join. The rally is available to book online. Before booking please read the rally guidelines that Anne sent round which enable us to hold the rallies safely.

 

We are also starting stable management sessions via Zoom with Angela. These will be on:

Wednesday 5th Aug @ 9am

Tuesday 11th Aug @ 5pm

Tuesday 25th Aug @ 5pm

 

These will be available to book online soon.

 

It'll be so good to get going again, any questions please get in touch,

Many Thanks

Sarah

taylor4@sky.com

07900272655

Jumping rally, Felbridge - from Candy Robbins

I am delighted to say there will be a jumping rally at Felbridge Showground on Monday 17^th August running between 11.00 – 3.00.

Maximum number allowed in a group will be 4 and the cost is £20.00 per rider and booking is via our web site only.

At this stage of adhering to the strict social distancing measures we have to follow and under the rules given by Head Office, we are unable to cater for lead rein riders or those that may need assistance.

Please read the Guidelines for Rallies that we need to strictly adhere to, sent earlier today.

Look forward to seeing you all again for some fun jumping.

 Candy Robbins

candyrobbins06@gmail.com/07816580322

Resumption of rallies - from Anne Cook

Dear All

Following on from my e-mail of 14th July regarding resuming rallies from 1st August, I am pleased so say our organisers have been working hard behind the scenes to get some rallies up and running safely.

This has taken some time as not all venues are open yet and PPE has needed to be sourced to keep organisers and instructors safe.

Dates will be added to our web site shortly and opened for booking.

In the meantime I ask that you all carefully read "Guidelines for Rallies" as these are rules from Head Office that we will be strictly adhering to.

Will be good to see you all soon.

Anne Cook

District Commissioner 

 

 

Guidelines for Rallies

 

 

·        In rallies maximum of 6 people in the one gathering e.g. : 1 coach, 1 rally organiser/first aider, 4 members

• One group in an arena, paddock or field area. There will be no dividing of arenas.
• Rallies must have a 10-15 minute hand over period to allow members to leave the teaching area. The rally organiser will then indicate to the next session that the area is clear to enter.
• Track & Trace – names of all attending persons per vehicle/on foot to be registered by text/e-mail to organiser on arrival
• Instructors/Officials are unable to lead or assist any member that needs to be lead.
• Members must be tacked up and waiting beside their vehicle until called to avoid delay.
• Parents are requested to stay clear of the teaching area, preferably in their own vehicles.
• Only members of the same family should travel to the rally together. Only one member of the family to accompany the riding member and that siblings are left at home.
• Coaches are asked to keep a 2m distance from the member, therefore stirrup length and girths must be checked by the accompanying person before starting the lesson. Instructors can only provide a visual check.
• Do not help with poo picking and pole lifting, this will be done by the coach in the arena. However please ensure the area around your trailer/lorry is cleared before you leave.
• Parking of vehicles must be at least 10 metres apart.
• All attendees at the training must observe the 2 metre rule.
• All payments for training must be made in advance online, no cash will be accepted on the day.  
• PPE will be provided for the first aider only. Please ensure you use hand washing or hand sanitiser before and after the session.
• No photography allowed on social media as requested by Head Office.
• Please respect the venue we are using by not touching gates or fencing etc. where possible. Be aware that there will be no toilet facilities so you must make your own provision for this.
• No dogs

 

 

This is very different to what is natural behaviour but social distancing is an essential part of keeping everyone safe.  Failure to follow any of the above may sadly result in you being asked to leave without refund.

 

Our organisers give up their time freely for the benefit of your family, please respect this and follow instructions without resistance.

 

Thank you for your cooperation during these unusual times

 

 

Cherry Mitchell

Dear All,

I am sure many of you already know, but it is with great sadness that I have to report that Cherry Michell died last Friday.
Cherry was a former Chairman of The Pony Club and was loved by so many. She was warm, kind and hugely supportive of the Pony Club. She will be very much missed.
I am  waiting to hear  regarding arrangements, perhaps the Romney Marsh would let us know what the family intend as Cherry was very much involved with the Branch.
Best wishes

Keep Safe & Well. 

Abby

Abby Bernard
Area 11 Representative

Virtual RWHS-PC Dressage Home International

Dear All,

Please find attached information about the PC Dressage Home International for the Autumn Virtual RWHS. Hopefully all clear, but just to remind you that this is a very separate competition from live Windsor and the team members selected for 2020 will keep their place for 2021.

 

Thanks 

Keep Safe & Well. 

Abby

Abby Bernard
Area 11 Representative

 

Virtual RWHS-PC Dressage Home International

Dear All,

Please find attached information about the PC Dressage Home International for the Autumn Virtual RWHS. Hopefully all clear, but just to remind you that this is a very separate competition from live Windsor and the team members selected for 2020 will keep their place for 2021.

 

Thanks 

Keep Safe & Well. 

Abby

Abby Bernard
Area 11 Representative

 

resumption of rallies

Dear All  I hope you are all keeping safe and well.  After a recent zoom Committee Meeting, we are hoping to resume running rallies during August and will confirm the exact start dates by the end of July. Obviously, if at any time the Government guidelines change, this will have to be reviewed again.  The dates will be put on the calendar for booking in the usual way and open for bookings once the start date has been confirmed.

There are strict rules which must be followed and these will be emailed to you all shortly.   It will be lovely to see you all out and about again.   Anne  

Royal Windsor Virtual pony Club Home International September 2020

Dear All,

Please see the message below from Helen Griffiths regarding dressage at the virtual Windsor Horse Show. More details will follow but you make like to alert your members.

 

"Dear All ,
I hope all is  well with you and you are starting to enjoy a slightly more normal life ! 
I am sure by now you have seen the Press release from Windsor about their virtual Horse Show in September . Windsor are 
very keen to involve the Pony Club Home International Team competition and for us The Pony Club to reproduce the very high standard of riding we demonstrated at RWHS 2019 .
It is a fantastic opportunity for the Pony Club and Pony Club dressage to reach a much wider audience.
The dressage committee and myself have been very busy to see if we can put something together ,and we have .
Firstly this is COMPLETELY separate competition from the "real" Windsor and there will be a virtual qualifying round in Mid August on grass judged by a panel of 3 British Dressage Judges  . We hope that mid August will give Scotland and Wales time to get going . 
The Teams that were selected for RWHS 2020 WILL keep their places for 2021 but they can all still enter the qualifying round for Virtual Windsor if they reach the eligibility.
The eligibility and rules will follow but I just wanted to let you all know that is exciting adventure with Virtual Windsor is going to take place for Pony Club Dressage .I will update shortly on how the qualifying round will work 
Thanks 
Helen "

 

Keep Safe & Well. 

Abby

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
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Senior Camp and Day Camp

It is with great sadness, due to these uncertain times and the restrictions that are in place, we are unable to run either of the Pony Club Camps this year. Naturally this will be very disappointing, but the safety of our members and their families is paramount.

All deposits will be refunded in due course.

We are hoping to organise some specific day rallies towards the end of the summer and will monitor the situation regularly and keep you all updated.

Senior Camp 2021 will run 24^th – 31^st July and  the 5 day long Day Camp will run Monday 2^nd  - 6^th August inclusive so some positive dates for your diaries!

Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.

The Camp Committee

Surrey Union Online Dressage Competition

Please could you put the link of our online dressage competition on the Facebook page and the calendar.

 

https://facebook.com/events/s/surrey-union-pony-club-online-/254459722334787/?ti=icl 

 

Many thanks

Katie

Decorate Your Pony

Please see the attached entry form for this competition. I welcome any feedback. I will also need to ask a kind branch to supply rosettes for this competition, obviously not Southdown Hunt East who very kindly donated the rosettes for the Easter Bonnet Competition (a big thank you to Claire Fry for sending them out).

 

Abby Bernard

Area 11 Co-ordinator

Pony Club CEO Update - 24th April

To: Company Members, Branch Officials, Centre Proprietors, Centre Coordinators, Centre Committee, Pony Club Staff, Pony Club Members From: Marcus Capel

 

Dear Members, families, volunteers and staff, What a busy week at The Pony Club. We were pleased to announce the winners Mary King selected for our Easter bonnet competition. If you haven't already seen who's won, please visit our creative activities page and view the wonderful creations, as I mentioned last week, they are spectacular. We are now looking forward to watching the submissions come through for our Art Competition. We know we have many talented members out there and hope you enjoy our theme of Equestrian Hopes and Dreams. You have until June 30th to submit your work, so please visit https://artcomp.pcuk.org, for all the details on how to enter. Keep checking our Creative Activities page here. Riding We know the conversation on riding is a contentious issue, but we do feel it is important to highlight our guidance again. Our stance has not changed since the Government began restrictions and we remain aligned with the BEF and member bodies. We ask that you do not ride, unless it is necessary for the welfare of the horse or pony. We do understand that this is an individual decision and that you know what is best to keep our members and your families safe, as well as the best way to manage the welfare of your horse or pony. However, we should all respect the Government's message of 'stay home, protect the NHS, save lives', and carefully consider the risks associated with riding. As a community, we should not be putting any additional pressure on our emergency and NHS services. The Pony Club does not endorse any group gathering, online competition or activities involving jumping your horse or pony. Shared Resources We have been working hard with our branches and centres to ensure we offer as much support and guidance at this time. As part of this work we have created a collaborative space on Google Drive to post resources everyone can leverage. We have sections on Arts & Crafts, Badges, Quizzes, Pony Club Tests and much more. However, it has come to our attention that many of our volunteer network are part of the vital group of key workers supporting us in even more wonderful ways. Therefore, their time has been limited to make all our resources available to our members. In light of this, I would like to announce that we have created a member only area on our website, where you can get direct access to many of the resources shared on the Google Drive. We will continue to keep the area updated with new documents over the coming weeks, but we wanted to share the news as soon as possible. To access this new page please click here and use the password: pony1929. We hope this offers more support for members and we hope you enjoy completing the activities. We would love to hear your feedback on the area as we look to develop it in the future. To send your feedback please fill in our contact us form on the website. Online Safety As we invite our members to spend more time online joining our competitions, accessing resources, and connecting with their friends, we want to ensure everyone is staying safe. We have very robust safeguarding policies in place to protect our members taking part in Pony Club activities and now more than ever it is important to address keeping yourself safe online. I would encourage all parents to visit the NSPCC website where they share a raft of useful information and links to other organisations who can inform us all when it comes to staying ahead with the latest online risks to our young people. Looking to the future! It is still an uncertain landscape and the news can change daily, but at The Pony Club we are starting to look ahead. We are mapping out what our summer activities could look like under the current discussions around future restrictions. We want you to be assured we will do all we can to offer our members the best summer possible and we hope this will be spending time with our horses and ponies enjoying the sunshine. I will keep you up to date in the coming weeks when we can plan more concretely. Please continue to stay safe in these times and thank you for your continued support. Marcus Marcus Capel Interim CEO

Write to ride competition

Please see details of a writing competition for Pony Club Members (attached).

Abby Bernard
Area 11 Representative

Pony Club Easter Bonnet Competition

We are organising an Easter Bonnet Competition. This competition is to try to keep us going through these difficult times, to keep us entertained and to hopefully keep our wonderful Pony Club spirit going! Please try and participate for some much needed fun!!

      The winner and runner up in each section will go forward to be judged in the

                                             REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!!

Entry form is attached.