Working rally at Plumpton Saturday 16th November

Saturday 16th November Working Rally with Polly Thom, at Plumpton College groups:

10-11: Mara, Marnie, Olivia, Pippa and Bela

11-12: Hetty, Kara and Edith

12-1:Poppy, Millie B, Millie T, Amelie

Please be ready to ride at the above times, usual pony club working rally attire.

Please ensure you tidy the car park of any droppings, hay etc .

Many thanks

Briony (groups 1 and 2) and Ruth (group 3)

Perfect Pony Club Pony 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.

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This advertisement has been submitted by Jo Lentaigne who is the parent of a member in the branch.

Ricky has been a wonderful pony for my daughter who is now onto the next thing. We have had him for 2 years and 10 months and he has turned my now 13 year old into a confident and capable rider and she is now ready to move on. Despite his age Ricky is a strong and forward pony so would not be suitable for a complete novice, he loves doing what he does best (cross country) and he is super willing to do anything, all things PC, ODE's and hunter trials, show jumping etc.

Has attended multiple pony club camps and rallies, has represented his branch in showjumping team winning 1st place. Ricky is such a sweet genuine pony who is ready to teach his next little rider a lot. He jumps around 70 cm in shows at 80cm at home.

Ricky is easy to handle, clip, shoe, load ,catch and travel. Turns out with mares or geldings, he is fine hacking alone or in company. No vices at all.

Up to date with vaccinations, worming and teeth.

We are genuinely so sad to see him go and we would love him to go to a pony club family.

Genuine enquiries only please as this is a very sad sale.

If interested please do call to discuss further.

(Jo Lentaigne-07478 946783)

VIDEOS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtmuShIeJoc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAhumlqeV5M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_p1NFZqYuE

 

NEW - wearing of spurs now requiring training and passing a test

From 1^st January 2025 if you want to wear spurs in any Pony Club activity i.e. rallies/competitions, and do not hold your C+ test or above, you will need to take a spurs test. This test has been introduced to help protect the welfare of our horses and ponies.

We have been informed that other equestrian organisations such as Riding Clubs, NSEA, etc, are likely to be following along the same route.

These tests have to be assessed by an external B test examiner.  Tests are being organised within Area 11 at different venues. If you are successful you will be awarded a new hat tag that is yellow.  If you are unsuccessful the examiner will give you tips and guidance on improving a secure lower leg and seat and then retake at a later date.

The test has both theory and practical elements.  If we have enough of our own members to take up this test we will organise an external assessor. Should there not be enough we will organise alongside another branch in the area.

To help prepare for the spurs test we have organised a session to train for the theory side. This will take place on Friday 8^th November at Drapers Farm, South Chailey, starting at 5.00pm  and there will be no charge.  Please could you let Candy know asap if you would like to attend. We encourage parents of the attending member to come too and get a better understanding of what is involved and the standards to be met. If you currently don't wear spurs but think you may need to in the near future, please do come to this session and start the training.

If a rider is ever seen using spurs inappropriately the spurs test can be removed and the rider will have to retake it.

Candy Robbins

Stable management rally Thursday 17th October

Thursday 17th October

5-6pm

Stable management rally @ Drapers farm with Sonia Chittenden 

Hetty, Kara, Olivia and Marni are booked. If possible please bring some pictures of different horse and pony markings along with you.

There is space for a couple more members if anyone would like to join in.

Thanks

Briony

Camp 2025

Planning ahead for 2025!

We are in the process of organising camp for 2025 and would very much like to continue our tradition of  over 70 years by holding camp at Plumpton Racecourse.

  Our 3 day  "day" camp at Bucklands Farm went really well but I think we all missed the traditional senior camp atmosphere and the whole spending a week with your pony (and away from parents!) as well as evening activities, camp food and just being with friends who all have the love of horses in common with one another.

Cost we hope would be in the region of £425 for senior residential camp which has been the cost for 3 years now and includes all food for children, hay and bedding for horses.  We hope to spend a day at Bucklands Farm to enjoy the cross country course.

Date would be Sunday 27th July through to Friday 1st August (we may run Monday 28th July through to Saturday 2nd August.

Day camp would run either Monday 28th July - Friday 1st August or Tuesday 29th July - Saturday 2nd August and cost in the region of £230

In order to continue with plans we need an idea of numbers to make sure there is enough interest to go ahead. Please could you let me know either way if you would like to come to camp by emailing candyrobbins06@gmail.com by Sunday 6th October so a decision can be made.  If you have any questions please also e-mail me.

Candy Robbins

Branch Secretary

Show jumping rally 21st September

There is just the one group for 21st Sept 9-10am in the super arena @ Golden Cross

Lois

Millie B

There are 2 spaces available, bookings close Wednesday.

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Show entries

We have been made aware of an issue when trying to enter a team on My riding life.

Therefore, enter as an individual for the heights requested and Candy will then sort into the appropriate teams.

Any questions or problems please ask.

Katie

Entries to be made for our show jumping team competition

Here are the individual and team members for our branch sj competition @ Golden Cross on 12th October-

 

40cm individual

Olivia

50cm individual 

Bay 

Amelia 

60cm team Snickers

Milly P

Lois

Amelia

Bay

70cm individual 

Lois

70cm team Twirls

Chloe Warren

Nellie

Milly P

Millie B

80cm team Curly Wurly's

Chloe Wright

Millie B

Lettice

Nellie

90cm team Kit Kats

Chloe Wright

Lettice

Roxy

Kelly Nash, if you can find a pony for Clara then she can join the 50cm to make a team with Bay and Amelia if she would like.

We have a space in the 90cm team if anyone can fill it?

All entries to be made via My riding life. If you narrow the search down to Golden Cross and put the 12th October in then it should come up with the event. 

Please put your team name down along with SDHE so Candy knows which team you are in.i.e SDHE Snickers  (must be exact so system picks up the info)

Hope I have got everyone's requests right and if there are any issues then please let me know asap.

Also, please enter asap!

Ponies / horses to be plaited, clean tack and if possible wear a SDHE numnah or a navy one.

Riders need to wear beige/ white jods, shirt and pc tie, show jacket with pc badge, hair tied back with a hairnet and clean boots.

Any questions please let me know!

Katie 

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Dressage rally 21st September

Dressage rally: Saturday 21st September, 9-11am 

Please book on now; https://branches.pcuk.org/southdowneast/home/calendar-of-events/

£19.20 for 1 hours lesson in the outdoor arena at Chelwood Equestrian with Polly Thom teaching. 

No more than 4 riders in a group.

Any questions please contact Nicola Schulz on 07734 083736 or nicolaschulz@icloud.com