Camp 2024 invite

 

3 DAY CAMP

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                               

 

 

To:         All Members who want to go to 3 DAY CAMP

 

 

From:    Candy Robbins – Branch and Camp Secretary

 

Camp arrangements for 2024 are underway!  This will take place at Bucklands Farm, Balcombe, Tuesday 30^th July – Thursday 1^st August.  This is a 3 day non residential camp and will make full use of the fantastic facilities that Bucklands Farm has to offer, including their cross country course.

The cost will be £225.  To secure a place I will need to receive your non-refundable deposit of £75 by 8^th June – the balance of £175 will be due by 30^th June at the very latest.

 

Fees are kept as low as possible as we don't plan to make a profit out of camps, but they usually  require some cross-subsidy from Branch funds.

 

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.

Camp numbers will be capped – should there be any spaces as of 8^th June these will be offered to members from neighbouring branches who have expressed an interest in joining us. Sadly 2 of our closest branches are not able to run any form of camp this year due to lack of interest, so we are all very lucky to be able to go ahead with ours.

 

After your application has been received, you will be sent paperwork asking for pony and rider details and also medical information.

If you would like any further information at this point please feel free to contact me - 0781 6580322

 

 

 

 

Candy Robbins

Branch and Camp Secretary

Show jumping rally at Golden Cross 1st June

ere are the groups for the sj rally on 1st June @ Golden Cross-

1-2pm

Vita

Millie B

Amelie

2-3pm

Sasha

Chloe

Millie T

Tilly Appleyard

Sonia instructing in the super arena. 

See you there,

Katie

Area 11 dressage - replies to Nicola Schulz

Area 11 dressage is taking place on Sunday 23^rd June at Felbridge Showground.

If you are interested in taking part either as an individual or part of a team, and meet the eligibility criteria, please let Nicola Schulz know by 31^st May at the latest so teams can be sorted and entries placed.

Class1: Non Qualifier – PC Eventing test 2015 – test may be commanded

Class 2: Open team & individual qualifier – Open dressage test 2020 – may NOT be commanded

Class 3: Intermediate team & individual qualifier – Intermediate dressage  test 2024 – may NOT be commanded

Class 4: Non qualifier – PC Eventing test 2013 – may be commanded

Class 5: Novice team & individual qualifier – Novice dressage test 2020 – may NOT be commanded

Class 6: Non qualifier – PC Intro to dressage test 2019 – may be commanded

Class 7: PC80 Grassroots team & individual qualifier – Grassroots PC80 dressage test 2018-test may be commanded

Class 8: Non qualifier – PC walk & trot dressage test 2022 – may be commanded

Class 9: PC70 Prelim team & individual qualifier – riders must be 13 or under at 1.1.2024

Preliminary PC70 dressage test 2022 – may be commanded

Class 9A: PC70 prelim plus individual qualifier – riders aged 14 and over as at 1.1.24 – Preliminary PC70 dressage test 2022 – may be commanded

Entry fees:  Qualifying classes £23 per individual which also includes team entry

Class 9A £20 per individual.    Non qualifying classes £18 per individual

Non qualifying classes will have entries limited and on a first come first served basis due to space and time available.

Qualifying  classes will begin in the morning with the Open class, running in class order, finishing at the end of the day with the PC70 prelim class.

All classes run in accordance with the PC dressage rulebook 2024 – entries will be verified to confirm members are eligible as per the rulebook and regarding the Area 11 3 rally rule.

Area show jumping

Area 11 showjumping is taking place on 30^th June at Hickstead Showground.

If you are interested in being considered as part of a team or as an individual please let Katie Wright know by  31^st May at the latest.

Class 1: PC 70                    Teams & individuals – riders must be aged 13 and under on 1^st January 2024 Combinations not eligible if they have completed at PC80 or above or completed a BS competition with a starting height of 80cm or above.

Class 2: PC70 PLUS           Individuals – must be aged 14 and over on 1^st January 2024. Combinations not eligible if they have previously completed at PC80 or above

Class 3: PC 80                    Teams & Individuals. Combinations are not eligible if they have previously completed at PC90 or above or completed a BS competition with a starting height of 90cm or above              

Class 4: PC 90                    Teams & individuals

Class 5: PC100                   Teams & individuals

Horse/rider combinations are now allowed to jump at 2 adjacent heights (except at 80 and 90)

i.e. Pc 70 & 80, PC 90 & 100  But NOT 80 & 90

The organisers can not guarantee you will jump your smaller class first – different heights may be in different rings – so please bear that in mind.

Horses must be 5 years of age or over.

Entry fee is £35 per class + booking fee £1.50.  First aid is £5.00 per rider

Show jumping rally 12th May

Here are the groups for the sj rally on 12th May

10-11am

Lois

Hetty 

Darcy

11-12am

Millie B

Amelie

Elouise

Jemima

12-1pm

Sasha

Millie T

This will be in the outdoor arena @ Chelwood with Sonia instructing.

There is currently 1 space left in the mini group 10am and 2 spaces in the 80 plus at 12pm, bookings will close on the 10th May.

I won't be attending unfortunately but any problems my number is 07881404542.

Katie 

Area regional eventing qualifier

The Regional Eventing PC70 qualifier is being held on 16th June at Walton On The Hill

Individual or teams of 3/4  £60.00 + £1.20 booking fee per rider

Dressage test - prelim PC70 test 2022   Show jumping maximum height 75cm   Cross Country maximum height 70cm

Please e-mail Michele Beckett by this Sunday (5th May) if you would like to be considered as a part of a team or as an individual  (michebeck@sky.com)

Working rally July 7th

Working Rally All levels

July 7 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Working Rally at Plumpton College with Sonia Chittenden.

There will be three one hour sessions.

E/D/D+/C will be grouped accordingly, either 10-11 or 11-12.

C+/B 12-13.00 (bookings will open soon)

Book E/D/D+/C sessions with this link: https://southdowneastpc.entrymaster.online/index.php?id=1

Working rally Sunday 16th June

Booking for Working Rally at Plumpton College on Sunday 16th June now open.

Two one hour sessions between 10-12, with Esmee Emeny suitable for those wishing to take PC tests E/D/D+/C and those riding at these levels but not wishing to take tests.

Please use this link to book your space:

https://southdowneastpc.entrymaster.online/index.php?id=1

Thanks

Briony 

Last call for rally 5th May

Last call for bookings for the rally next weekend - Sunday 5th May. Although bookings have closed in the system please let me know today if you want to come as at the moment we only have enough bookings to run the 10-11 session for the E\D/D+ group.

spaces at working rally 5th May

There are places available for all standards for the Working Rally at Plumpton College on 5th May. Please book your space before bookings close on Saturday!

Briony

working rally Plumpton College Saturday 27th April

Working Rally @ Plumpton College, Saturday 27th April, Brenda instructing.

 10-11:

Bay Kelly and Cindy

Mara Kelly and Lola

Darcy Mallows and Baloo

Hetty Williams - Zola

Kara Tomsett Hills - Monty

11-12:

Charlotte Daw

Chloe Warren

Please wear usual working rally attire and ensure to clear up droppings in the lorry park.

Any problems on the day my number is 07917841428 

Thanks 

Briony

Dressage practice rallies in preparation for Area dressage competition

In preparation for the upcoming Area 11 Dressage competition at Felbridge, 23 June.

(schedule still TBC)

We're hosting dressage practice rallies with Polly Thom, to help our riders prepare and support them in the lead up, even if you're not sure about competing or would just like to work on your flatwork, all are welcome!

The rallies are taking place in the outdoor dressage arena at Chelwood Equestrian.

Saturday 25 May BOOK HERE

Saturday 8 June BOOK HERE

£19.20 per person, via our new booking system EntryMaster. For any questions, please contact nicolaschulz@icloud.com

Shoeing demonstration and achievement badges

Now on the calendar for booking: Farrier and Plaiting unmounted badge rally - Wednesday 29th May.

Farrier - Liam Williams - will be leading a shoeing demo, where you will learn everything you need to get your farriery PC badge and learn everything you need to know, preparing you for Pony Club badges, up to and including B test. Liam will take you through the shoeing process, explain what you need to look out for to know if your pony needs shoeing and what to look out for in a well-shod foot. You will learn the names of the tools of the trade and learn how to remove a shoe in an emergency. Liam will be happy to answer all your shoeing questions so come ready to ask lots!

Also at this unmounted rally, you can practice your plaiting skills ensuring that you can confidently smartly turn out your pony at events.

Earn your Farrier and Plaiting badges!

This unmounted rally will take place at Swanborough Farm Livery Stables and is suitable for all levels.

No pony required, but remember to wear your pony club sweatshirt and bring your riding helmet and a notebook.

Cross country rallies

Hi  all, 

The calendar has been updated for the upcoming Cross Country rallies, groups of 4 riders. 

Sunday 26th May at Felcourt -11am- instructor tbc. 

Introduction to cross country rally for our mini/junior members. This is a great confidence building course.  

Friday 21st June at South Brockwells - 5.30pm/6.30pm with Polly Thom instructing. 

Suitable for riders jumping up to 70cm. Additional group can be added if enough interest for those wanting to jump higher. 

Sunday 14th July at Comphurst Farm XC - 11am/12.30pm with Tanya Reid instructing. 

Suitable for those jumping 80cm and over. 

Additional group can be added if enough interest for those wanting to jump smaller. 

Any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

Additional groups can be added if we have enough interest. 

Michelle Beckett 

michebeck@sky.com 

07974 270 980

**Dates for your diary**

These are dates for you to pop in your diaries with more to be confirmed so keep checking the website for updates.

1^st May will see the launch of our new website and booking system so some rallies may not be open for booking until then. Full details of the new booking system will be circulated shortly.

 

April

27^th      E/D/D+/C/C+/B                       Plumpton College                 

 

May

5^th        E/D/D+/C/C+/B                       Plumpton  College    

12^th      Show jumping                        Chelwood                              

18^th      Dressage                                 Chelwood                              

19th    All Day Rally                           Bucklands Farm                     

26^{th & 27th}Area Eventing  Competition(80,90,100)     Blindley Heath                      

26^th      Eventing rally                         TBC                                         

28^th      Horse & Pony Care Competition   Reigate  

Half term TBA  - Shoeing demonstration  & badge rally

                TBA – Picnic ride and badge rally             

 

June

1^st        Show jumping                        Golden Cross

 8^th       Dressage                                 Chelwood                              

15^th      Show jumping                        Golden Cross

16^th      Area Eventing Competition (70cm)   Walton on The Hill               

16^th      E/D/D+/C/C+/B                       Plumpton College

21^st      Eventing rally                         TBA                                        

23^rd      Area Dressage Competition  Felbridge                                

30^th      Area Show jumping Competition      Hickstead                               

 

July

7^th        E/D/D+/C/C+/B                       Plumpton College

14^th      Eventing rally                         TBA                                        

25^th      Dressage                                 Alderlake                               

July 29^th – August 1st             3 Day Camp   Bucklands Farm  

 

August

3^rd        Interbranch Showjumping Competition       Hickstead                               

9^th        Dressage                                 Alderlake

24^th      Eventing rally                         TBA                                        

 

September

 

21^st      Eventing rally                         TBA                            

 

October

12^th      Our showjumping show         Golden Cross                         

 

Pole work rally at Chelwood Equestrian Saturday 13th April

There is just the one group for Saturday 13th at Chelwood in the indoor arena-

4-5pm

Chloe

Lettice

Milly P

Millie B

Sasha

See you all then x

One Day Rally POSTPONED

The One Day Rally due to have taken place on 21st April at Bucklands Farm has been postponed due to the very wet ground conditions which has made it impossible for the venue to get set up and open.

The new date is Sunday 19th May.  All those that have booked have been notified and given the option of moving to the new date or if not suitable a full refund to be made.

If previously you were not able to attend this rally, bookings will reopen tomorrow until 30th April for those that would like to now come and play.  Full details are on our website.

Candy x

Show jumping rally 9th April

Groups for sj rally on the 9th April-

3-4pm

Milly W

Milly P

Hetty

Kara

4-5pm

Chloe

Isabel

Millie T

Millie B

Brenda is instructing in the indoor arena @ Plumpton. Please could we ask you to help get the jumps out and clear away after too. Please also ensure any droppings and hay are cleared from the car park and left tidy.

Any problems my number 07881404542.

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Area eventing

Area Eventing is being held at Blindley Heath in conjunction with the BE event running there.

80cm on Sunday 26^th May with 90cm and 100cm on Monday 27^th May

Please could you let Michele Beckett know if you would be interested in taking part either as a team member or as an individual  by 31^st March so we can get entries and training in place.

PC 80 – BE Test 92 (2009)

PC 90 – BE Test  95 (2012)

PC100 – BE Test 101 (2009)

Entry fee for all the above is £82.67 plus £10 BE run fee plus £17.45 start fee  =  £110.12

·       Run fee does not apply to BE members.  All riders and horses must be registered with BE before making an entry ( This is free and can be done via the BE website if you are not already a BE member)

No horse may compete at more than one level of eventing at Area or above.

Combination of horse and rider cannot compete at two different levels of the same sport at the Area competitions.

Riders or horses who have schooled over the Area course in the 2 weeks prior to the competition are not eligible to compete.

Competitors must be members of the Pony Club both at the closing date for entries to the competition.

PC90 – combination of horse and rider are not eligible if they have (1) completed a PC100 Area eventing competition or above in the current or previous years (2) achieved more than 2 cross country rounds with no jumping penalties at BE 100 or above.

PC80 – combination of horse and rider are not eligible if they have (1) previously competed at PC90 or above in any eventing area competitions (2) achieved more than 2 cross country rounds with no jumping penalties at BE 90 or above

Stable management rally this Friday

Hi All,     Members attending the Stable Management Rally at Melanie Cammies yard with Sonia Chittenden on Friday 15th March are:     Kara Tomsett Hills   Hetty Williams   Florence Thom     If anyone else would like to attend, please let me know -it's not too late.    Rally starts at 5pm until 6pm - please wear your pony club sweatshirt and wear suitable footwear for handling horses. Please also bring your riding hats, gloves and notebooks. No ponies needed.     Directions to Drapers Farm - some sat nav's for BN8 4PY try to send you first right into Maytree Cottages.   Once on the concrete track by South Chailey Surgery drive to the very end of this concrete track & park in front of the house.     Any questions please let me know   Michelle     michebeck@sky.com  07974 270980