07 March, 2024
Groups and times for rallies on Saturday 9th March at Plumpton College
05 March, 2024
Space in C level rally this Saturday
hello,
FREE - stable management and badge achievement rally
********Spaces still available *************** Stable management and badge achievement rally with Sonia. FREE EVENT AND EARN YOUR YARD SAFETY BADGE. UNMOUNTED RALLY FOR MINIs and JUNIORS in Chailey FRIDAY MARCH 15th @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM *****FREE***** Free stable management session with the opportunity to learn and ask about the new Pony Club E D D+ test syllabus. All welcome (not just for those looking to take tests). Please bring hat,gloves, notebooks and Sonia will help you get ready for this summer. Everyone welcome - book via the website. Any questions please ask michebeck@sky.com or 07974270980 Regards, Michelle Beckett
29 February, 2024
Camp 2024
Good and bad news!
Bad news – Camp will not be going ahead at Plumpton Racecourse this year.
The camp organisers are really sad at this news, as apart from covid years, it has been a traditional part of our branch to have a camp at this location for over 60 years.
The decision has not been taken lightly. Numbers have declined and whilst the Branch would (and always has) subsidise the deficit in fees, putting on such a huge event is not viable with so few able to attend. The camp atmosphere would not be the same and it would mean extra kitchen shifts for the parents of those attending.
We fully intend to resume camp at Plumpton Racecourse in 2025
Good news – We are very excited to offer a 3 day "day camp" that will run Tuesday 30th July – Thursday 1st August, at Bucklands Farm in Balcombe. This will be a slightly different format from the usual and will include the use of their wonderful cross country course, show jumping and dressage facilities they offer as well as hacking on site for the mini people, mounted games and achievement badges.
More information will follow shortly. The cost is likely to be around £225 (this equates to £12.50 per hour for expert tuition and care of your darlings – both pony and rider!)
If this is of interest or you would like more information, please e-mail Candy on candyrobbins06@gmail.com It would be good to have all interest registered by 10th March so we can continue with planning.
Pony Club, along with other organisations such as Guides/Scouts is in decline. We all lead busy lives and finances are also an issue. However, as a Branch, we are passionate in keeping this organisation going. It forms such a fantastic foundation for learning and enjoying all aspects of equestrian activities. It creates friendships for life as well as teaching social skills. Please continue to support our Branch and therefore the Pony Club as a whole.
28 February, 2024
All Day Rally
All Day Rally at Bucklands Farm, Balcombe - Sunday 21st April - 10.00-3.00pm
A fun day of cross country, show jumping, flatwork, grid and achievement badges.
All levels and abilities are welcome - £70 for a full day of activities
Booking via our website
22 February, 2024
Arena eventing rallies
We're very excited to be able to offer Arena Eventing rallies at the fabulous Hickstead show ground.
Katie x
21 February, 2024
E - B rallies at Plumpton 9th March
18 February, 2024
Dressage rally at Alderlakde 24th February
Groups for the Dressage rally, Saturday 24th February @ Chelwood Equestrian with Brenda Smith teaching. 10am Vita Lentaigne Amelie De La Rosa Katie De La Rosa Poppy Corke Ruth Corke Kara Tomsett Hills Sian Tomsett-Hills Hetty Williams Briony Williams 11am Chloe Warren Rachel Warren Lettice Schulz Sasha Perring Naresh Perring Chloe Wright Katie Wright Milly Turner Rachael Turner Please keep car park tidy with poops in scoops & haynets in lorries.
Nicola 07734 083736
16 February, 2024
Unmounted rally for Mini's and juniors
UNMOUNTED RALLY FOR MINIs and JUNIORS in Chailey FRIDAY MARCH 15th @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM *****FREE***** Free stable management session with the opportunity to learn and ask about the new Pony Club E D D+ test syllabus. All welcome (not just for those looking to take tests). Please bring hat,gloves, notebooks and Sonia will help you get ready for this summer. Everyone welcome - book via the website. Any questions please contact Michell 07974 270980 Kind regards Michelle Beckett
Rally at Plumpton this Sunday 18th February
13 February, 2024
C/C+/B rallies this Sunday
07 February, 2024
Dressage rally 24th February
01 February, 2024
Camps
Plans are underway for our annual camps and we would like to have an idea of numbers for each before we accept requests from other branches to join.
Senior residential camp runs from Sunday 28th July through to Friday 2nd August and Junior day camp Monday 29th July through to Friday 2nd August. More details will be made available shortly once we have an idea on numbers and interest.
Please could you e-mail me on candyrobbins06@gmail.com if you would be interested and for which camp by this Sunday 4th February.
Many thanks.
Candy Robbins
Branch Secretary
All Day Rally plans
We are proposing to run an All Day Rally in April and would appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete the survey via the link below to assist in the planning.
ttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MM7Y337
Many thanks
30 January, 2024
Advert
Pleas see the attached pdf document.
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.
Training towards B test
Hello everyone! I am starting to organise rallies for people interested in working toward, or training at the level of the B test. The B test is aimed at riders around the age of 16 upward and follows on from the C+. If your son or daughter is interested in training at B level please let me know and I will add you to the what's app group. They do not have to have passed the C+ test to join the training, although the suggested age would be 14 years plus. Our first rally will be Saturday 18th February, 12-1pm at plumpton, with the brilliant Polly Thom instructing. Please book on the website. Lucy Hemsley?? Sent from my iPhone
Show jumping rally this Saturday
23 January, 2024
D/D+/C/C+ rally at Plumpton 18th February
Show jumping rally this Sunday
17 January, 2024
Pony wanted
Loving home awaits 14hh ish pony for my nearly 11yr old daughter Milly. To live at home with 24hr turnout available, stabled winter nights, with companion. Must be excellent with traffic. For pony club fun and hacking.
09 January, 2024
Rally at Plumpton College 14th January
03 January, 2024
Teams and individuals for team jumping competition at Felbridge on 13 th February - payment due by 7th January please
Grid work rally 7th January
20 December, 2023
16 December, 2023
Polite message!
Please could we politely ask that members and parents clear up all of their mess when attending venues.
We had a super fun Christmas rally at Chelwood Equestrian last weekend which has now been marred by receiving a complaint from the venue about the state the lorry park and yard near the indoor school was left in - they have never seen such an amount of droppings left.
Please, please clear up all droppings, hay, litter when attending any venue - we really enjoy using the fantastic facilities they offer and don't want to lose them.
Rally at Plumpton on Tueday
Hi all, Groups for Tuesdays rally at Plumpton with Alice Coulton instructing. 10am Hetty Williams Milly Pile 11am Nellie Ashton Elouise Bedford Millie Turner Jemima Moon Poppy Corke Millie Boreham Being so close to Christmas please feel free to wear Christmas jumpers or add tinsel to your tack or wear normal pony club attire. Please can I ask that you do not tie haynets outside of the lorries and clean up any mess before you leave. I am unable to attend the rally so please can I ask that parents can support Alice with getting out and putting away any jump wings and poles and clearing any horse poo from the school. Thank you. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact myself or Rachael Turner. AND Happy Christmas to all our lovely members, parents, instructors, organisers and ponies Regards, Michelle Beckett
11 December, 2023
D/D+/C/C+ working rally Tuesdayy 19th December
Team jumping competition
30 November, 2023
Xmas fun rally 10th December
21 November, 2023
Flatwork rally 2nd December at Chelwood available for booking
20 November, 2023
Plumpton rallies this Saturday 25th November
Please do not hang haynets outside trailers or lorries and clean up any mess before leaving.
18 November, 2023
Dates for your calendar
We have loads coming up in our calendar to keep your children and ponies entertained over the winter months. ???
Winter rallies are the perfect time to brush up on skills and what better way than in a warm, dry indoor school, with our crew of brilliant instructors and all at a very reasonable cost. Rallies start from just £12.50 for an hours lesson!
November ??
?? 19th November Showjumping rally with Sonia instructing at Chelwood £18.00 – FULL – Contact Katie Wright to be added to the cancellation list!
*** Extra Junior/Mini hour just been added due to popular demand – Book now to avoid missing out!
December ??
?? 2nd December Dressage / Flatwork rally with Brenda at Chelwood £18.00. Mini / Junior and Senior options.
?? 10th December Christmas fun rally with Alice at Chelwood £15.00 – All ages and abilities having fun together! Optional fancy dress – only a few spaces left! ????????
Christmas School Holidays
?? 20th December Flatwork / Dressage at Alderlake £18.00 – Mini / Junior and Senior options available
January ??
?? 7th January Pole / Grid work with Alice at Chelwood £18.00 - 2 sessions will be split between ability.
?? 28th January Show Jumping Rally with Alice at Chelwood £18.00 – 3 sessions based on ability from Mini jumpers to jumping over 80cm
?If you have any questions, they are all happy for you to get in touch, there is something at every rally for every member, no matter what age or ability. Our instructors are very happy to accommodate and include everyone.
?? Show Jumping, poles, grids & Christmas fun – Katie Wright
?? Test rally's – Mini / Junior = Michelle Beckett – Seniors = Rachel Turner
?? Flatwork & Dressage – Nicola Schulz
HOW TO BOOK!
Visit the calendar on our website https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsdhepc.org%2Fevents%2Fmonth%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C9ae36dfb6ddb4349e43508dbe7ac8ae8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638358500476965432%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Fmr8vaqf1IeTeGTJpi%2BMGDrxcpviGneN4elaO%2BUhrOg%3D&reserved=0
14 November, 2023
Jumping rally this weekend is SUNDAY, not Saturday, 19th November
Here are the groups/ times12-1pmBayPoppyElouiseJemimaSasha1-2pmChloeLetticeMillie TMillie BSonia instructing in the indoor arena @ Chelwood.See you all there,Katie
Show jumping rally this Saturday at Chelwood Equestrian
Here are the groups/ times12-1pmBayPoppyElouiseJemimaSasha1-2pmChloeLetticeMillie TMillie BSonia instructing in the indoor arena @ Chelwood.See you all there,Katie
Showjumping event 21st December - replies to Katie Wright
If anyone is interested in taking part in this show jumping event, please give your name to Katie Wright (07881 404542 or katieandaiden@hotmail.com) by 20th November so teams can be arranged and entries made.
Romney Marsh Pony Club
Xmas Show Jumping Extravaganza
Open to all Pony Club members (any age)
and non-members (under 21 years as at 1/1/23)
Thursday 21st December 2023
Duckhurst Farm Equestrian Centre
Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0JW
Commencing at 9am sharp
Entries close Sunday 17th December 2023
Booking via www.horse-events.co.uk
Class 1 Xmas X-Poles – very low x-poles. Can be led or assisted.
Class 2 Festive Forties – straight poles up to 40cms. Can be led or assisted.
Class 3 Frozen Fifties – straight poles up to 50cms. Can be assisted but not led.
Class 4 Christmas Cracker Pairs – straight poles up to 50cms. Can be assisted but not led. Rider 1 does first half of the course & Rider 2 does the second half. Fastest clear wins.
Class 5 Santa's Sixties – straight poles up to 60cms. Can be assisted but not led.
Class 6 Snowy Seventies – up to 70cms. Fillers may be included. No outside assistance permitted.
Class 7 Christmas Tree Pairs – straight poles up to 70cms. Fillers may be included. No outside assistance. Rider 1 does first half of the course & Rider 2 does the second half. Fastest clear wins.
Class 8 Elf's Eighties – up to 80cms. Fillers may be included. No outside assistance permitted.
Class 9 Night Before Xmas Nineties – up to 90cms. Fillers may be included. No outside assistance permitted.
Entry fee – Class entry fees 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9 RMPC members £12 per class and non-members £14 per class. Classes 4 & 7 (per pair) RMPC members £14 and non-members £16.
Maximum 3 entries per rider/pony combination. Entries limited in each class. No refunds after the closing date unless your place can be taken by someone on the waiting list.
Each class will be single phase. Last few jumps on the course will be timed. Fastest rider with the least faults is the winner. Run under the Pony Club Show Jumping Rules 2023.
Rosettes to 10th place and prizes. Clear round rosettes to all clears in Classes 1 & 2. There will also be a prize for the best festive fancy dress in each class. Costumes must be safe to jump in.
Pre-entries only. Times will be given and available on romneymarshponyclub.co.uk by evening of 19th December 2023.
13 November, 2023
C/C+ rally 25th November
Hello,
01 November, 2023
AGM update
AGM reinstated as had a few more come forward - hurrah!
Wednesday 8th November in the upstairs room at Bent Arms Lindfield - 7.30 start
AGM
The AGM booked on Wednesday 8th November at The Bent Arms, Lindfield, has been cancelled due to lack of interest!
However we will still run the AGM via zoom - If you had expressed an interest you will be sent a link to the meeting early next week and look forward to seing you via zoom at 7.30 on Wednesday 8th November.
24 October, 2023
Dressage competitions - replies to Nicola Schulz
Surrey Union PC are running a series of dressage shows on Saturday 11th November, Saturday 16th December and Sunday 21st January, with a points league attached with small prizes awarded at the January competition. All will be held at Sands Farm Equitation Centre in Warnham, Horsham and they are open to members and non members of the Pony Club.
It would be fantastic if we could have some teams for any of these dates – if you are interested in taking part, please contact Nicola Schulz who is organising all things dressage for our branch, asap as we would need to get entered quite quickly for the 11th November event.
Class 1: PC Walk & Trot dressage test 2022.
Section A – lead rein only. Section B – may be assisted but not led. Section C – independent £12.00
Class 2: PC Grassroots Dressage 2018 – individual and team of 3 or 4 – riders will be also included in the individual competition on their individual score. £15 per rider
Class 3: Pony Club Novice dressage test 2020 – individual and team of 3 or 4
Run in accordance with Spring Festival rules 2021 (see PCUK website) £18.50 per rider
Class 4: Pony Club Intermediate dressage test 2022 – individual and team of 3 or 4
Run in accordance with the Spring Festival rules 2021/22 (see PCUK website) £18.50 per rider
Class 5: Pony Club Open dressage test 2020 – individual and team of 3 or 4
Run in accordance with the Spring Festival rules 2021/22 (see PCUK website) £18.50 per rider
Copies of all tests available free on PC UK website. Rosettes to 10th place in each class
Nicola
nicolaschulz@hotmail.com
pole/grid work rally 4th November
13 October, 2023
Plumpton rally Saturday 14th October
12 October, 2023
Flatwork rally Tuesday 24th October at Alderlake
06 October, 2023
D/D+/C/C+ rally 14th October
Hello,
01 October, 2023
SDHE Rallies Saturday 14th October
Rallies - Saturday 14th October
A reminder that we have D/C/C+ rallies booked for Saturday 14th October at Plumpton.
A few spaces are left on each so get booking! If the C /C+ rally is full and you'd like to book please let me know and if numbers allow we will try to add another session to split the group.
Thanks Rachael
07784912645
28 September, 2023
Horse for Sale
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.
Our beautiful 16.1 8 year old gelding is for sale. He would suit a mainly hacking home with the odd clinic/ fun ride/ hunting thrown in. He needs a calm and confident rider. He is well mannered (most of the time - may throw a little buck when excited), snaffle mouthed, great in open spaces, with traffic and to travel in a trailer or lorry.
He is a gorgeous soul who we are extremely sad to part with and will only go to a 5* home. He has some medical history but is good for many years of enjoyment yet! He is priced to reflect this and I am happy to share full details. He is for sale as my daughter wishes to progress with competing.
Please call Rachael on 07784912645.
19 September, 2023
Times for show jumping rally this Saturday
13 September, 2023
D/C/C+ rally Plumpton this Saturday
12 September, 2023
Entries for SDHE interbranch jumping 15th October
C/C+ rally this Saturday at Plumpton College
Flatwork rally 1st October at Crockstead
06 September, 2023
3 new dates for the calendar
Hi all, In the hope the weather will stay nice! I have arranged another picnic achievement badge ride on Saturday 30th September at 11am with Esmee. Available to book now via the website. Sunday 1st October come and practise some working hunter style jumps on grass at East Byshee at 11.00. Instructor to be confirmed. Saturday 21st October Cross Country at Lodge Farm starting at 2.30pm. Event rider Ben Leathers will be instructing. Tickets available to book Any questions please get in touch Regards, Michelle Beckett
05 September, 2023
AGM of Southdown Hunt East Pony Club
Southdown Hunt East Branch of the Pony Club are holding their AGM on Wednesday 8th November 2023 in the upstairs function room of The Bent Arms, Lindfield at 7.30.
It would be great to see as many members and their families there as possible for a review of 2023, plans for 2024, financial report and to answer any questions you may have.
Refreshments will be available from the bar and the Bent Arms are happy for you to pre-order any food should you wish to eat while you are there.
Please could you let me know of your intention to attend and how many in your party so we know how many to set up for. Many thanks.
Candy Robbins
Branch Secretary
candyrobbins06@gmail.com or 0781 6580322