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
http://branches.pcuk.org/area11/
www.facebook.com/area11PC

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.

Covid-19 rally cancellation refunds

Hi Everyone

I hope I have now refunded everyone's PayPal payments made for rallies we have had to cancel due to the enforced period of hibernation.  Let me know if you feel you should have had a PayPal refund but haven't had one.

We still receive a small number of payments by BACs transfer for rallies.  In general it is harder for me to work out which rally these were meant for and if they were cancelled.  The 'stop' date for Pony Club was 17th March.  Also I can not make a refund unless I know the appropriate bank sort code and account number.  Can I therefore ask if anyone wants a refund for a BACs payment they e-mail a request to me including bank details and I will put these through ASAP.

Hope you all stay well, safe and sane in trying times.

Best wishes

Mike Nichols
Branch Treasurer

 

rallies cancelled due to cornavirus and refunds

I hope everyone is staying well.  We will be doing refunds for any rallies booked and paid for but did not go ahead due to the coronavirus.    This may take a bit of time to sort out so please do be patient.  Many thanks  Anne  

Covid-19 and suspension of Pony Club Activities

Dear All   Following the Prime Minister's announcement yesterday requesting that we minimise social contact and non-essential travel, the Pony Club Board of Trustees advises that all Pony Club activities cease with immediate effect.   We would like to thank our members, parents and volunteers for their support of the Pony Club in this decision to play our part in preventing the spread of Covid-19.  We will keep you updated as soon as we have any further information.  Please continue to stay safe and well during this difficult time.     From the Committee   of the Southdown Hunt East Pony Club    

AGM postponed

With regard to the current cornonavirus situation we have postponed the AGM, due to have taken place on 26th March, until further notice

E/D/D+ groups fpr Plumpton rally Saturday 14th March - from Melanie Cammies

11am ride for lead rein/just off and for members who need a bit more confidence    Bea Swanson - Berry  Milly Pile - Piglet  Charlotte Daw - Chelli    3 spaces available    12pm D & those working towards D+     Leon Martin - Starlite  Amelie de La Rosa -  Lilli-mae Citrone - Billy  Tabitha Buxton - Jelly Bean  Millie Boreham - Bo    1 space available    Please bring your pony's passport for checking before you unload and I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday.  All enquiries to melaniecammies@btinternet.com / 07831 184821 please.    Regards,  Melanie

C/C+ rally at Plumpton 14th March - from Sarah Taylor

Times for c/ c+ rides at Plumpton Saturday 14th March are:  1pm  Valentine Gage  Chloe Wright  Imi Taylor  2pm  Freya Conroy  Lily Taylor Martin  Lily Taylor  Lily Musson  Lettice Schulz     I look forward to seeing you on Saturday. Any problems please let me know, Sarah 07900272655.

C/C+ rally at Plumpton 14th March - from Sarah Taylor

 

C/C+ mounted rally Plumpton College Saturday 14th March

We have a few spaces left for C and C+ members at the final Plumpton winter rally of the year. I am hoping there will be 2 groups one at 1pm and one at 2pm however we currently don't have enough C members (those that have passed their D+) to make up a ride.

Sonia will be instructing, do let me know if you would like to join us. I will circulate ride times on Wednesday.

Sarah, 07900272655

 

Ascot - Pony Club Racing

Please find a schedule and entry form attached.

Anne

Mounted rally at Plumpton College 14th March - replies to Melanie Cammies

Hello everyone,    This will be the last indoor Mounted rally at Plumpton College until next October, in the dry, and there are some spaces available so please book online asap.    11am ride for lead rein/just off and for those members who need a bit of confidence.  12pm ride for D standard working towards D+.    Enquiries to melaniecammies@btinternet.com / 07831 184821.    Regards,  Melanie  

Achievement badge rally this Friday - from Melanie Cammies

The Achievement Badge Rally this Friday is on 'Pet Sense'.  Please keep a diary for a week on a pet of your choice which can be cat, dog, chicken, goat, pony etc., showing feeding, exercise if applicable, cleaning etc. and add drawings/photos to discuss with the group.    The following rally on Friday 20th March is 'Worm Control'.  Hope to see lots of you there.  Melanie  melaniecammies@btinternet.com  07831 184821  

Coronavirus

Hi All

 

I am writing this email to let everyone know that I rang Pony Club Headquarters yesterday and their policy on the Coronavirus is to follow the advice given on the NHS website.

 

This sets out all areas where there is a higher risk of Coronavirus. We feel that we have a responsibility to all our members and because things are changing so quickly, we have made the decision that anyone returning from these areas should self-isolate for 14 days even if they have no symptoms, so will not be able to attend any rallies during this time.

 

If you require more help, please call the NHS helpline 111.

 

Anne

Looking for a pony!

 

Looking for pony up to 14.1hh school master type, no vices for my eldest daughter. Need a steady, safe pony who enjoys PC activities, hacking, show-jumping and cross country for a rider who isn't gung-ho but loves her riding and is keen to do more. We offer a 5* knowledgeable home and with two other daughters potentially long term home for the right pony.

 

Please call Sarah Day 07789 985804

 

Meeting for first time senior campers

A reminder of the meeting being held for first time Senior Campers on Wednesday 4th March at the Bent Arms, Lindfield - 7.15 for a 7.30 start in the upstairs function room.

Please could you let me know if you are coming so that we know how many chairs to set up etc.  Many thanks

Candy Robbins

Branch Secretary

C/C+ stable mamagement at Vixengrove Saturday 29th February - from Sarah Taylor

C/C+ Stable Management Vixengrove Farm. Saturday 29th February

The groups for Saturdays rally are as follows:

10am C group covering Equitation Theory

Valentine Gage

Polly Biggins

Lily Hemsley

Imi Taylor

Chloe Wright

11am C+ Group covering the foot, shoeing lower leg, poultice etc.

Charlie Collins

Freya Conroy

Lily Taylor

Rhianna Hawkins

Abby Beckett

Sonia is instructing.

We have spaces in both groups, please let me know if you would like to come. These rallies are important if you want to take either test this year.

No need to wear Pony Club sweatshirt just be warm, smart and practical. Please bring gloves, hat, a pen and notepad.

As Vixengrove Farm has a livery yard please would all members let me know if there is any illness/infection in their own yard prior to attending and please have clean hands and boots when coming from their own yard to save any possible transfer of infection.

See you on Saturday

Sarah x 07900272655

 

 

 

C/C+ stable management 29th February - from Sarah Taylor

C/C+ stable mgmt Saturday 29th February Vixengrove Farm.    We have a few spaces left for C and C+ members at this unmounted rally, 10 -12. There will be 2 groups one at 10 and one at 11.      The rally will be held at Vixengrove Farm by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Day.     Please book online, groups and times will be circulated on Wednesday.    Thanks    Sarah  07900272655

C/C+ rally at Plumpton 22nd February - from Sarah Taylor

Hi All,     Groups and times for Saturday's rearranged C and C+ rally at Plumpton are:    1pm  Valentine Gage  Lily Hemsley  Chloe Warren  Isobel Day    2pm  Charlotte Hutt  Chloe Wright  Alex Page  Natascha Chalkley    I've had to change the rides around a bit. Please let me know if this causes any problems for anyone.    Thanks    Sarah x

Drawn order for Felbridge 18th February - from Candy & Tracy

Drawn order for Felbridge Tuesday 18^th February

Approximate times are a guess only allowing 2 minutes per round x number of competitors – please don't hold a gun to my head if they are wrong!

Class 1: 60cm  - 16 in the class (3 teams)  9.00 start

 

13^th – Issie Pollard - Arnie

16^th Lettice Schulz – Sharrats Topaz

 

Class 2: 70cm  -  43 in the class (6 teams)

 

Expecting class to start approx. 9.45  -  We are the 5^th team to jump hopefully around 10.20

 

19^th – Charlie Collins – Snow Train

20^th – Ben Pollard - Bridie

21^st – Chloe Wright - Cosmic

22^nd – Lettice Schultz – Sharrats Topaz

 

27^th – Emily Allardyce Bassett – Nelly Kid (individual)

 

Class 3: 80cm -   54 in the class (9 teams)

 

Guessing class to start around 11.30 -   we are the 2^nd team to jump so will need to be warmed up beforehand.

5^th –

6^th – Emily Allardyce Bassett – Nelly Kid

7^th – Alex Page - Bailey

8^th – Lily Taylor – Blackbird

 

40^th – Charlie Collins – Snow Train

 

 

Class 4:  90cm  - 49  in this class and I would guess it to start around 1.30

 

31^st - Frankie Walker – Fahys Queen

38^th - Tilly Appleyard – Malone's Mate

 

 

 

Class 5:  1mt– there are 27 in the class  and hopefully starting around 3.00

 

24th        Frankie Walker – Fahys Queen

27^th        Tilly Appleyard – Malone's Mate

 

 

Sonia will be there to walk the course with the 70cm team – please meet her at the ringside at 9.30 – you will have time to warm up afterwards

 

 

Briosa will be there to walk the course with the 80cm team – please meet him at the ringside at 10.45 as you will need to warm up before walking the course.

 

Please all be smartly turned out – clean, plaited horses wearing clean plain tack and wearing team saddlecloths.  Riders in hacking jackets, shirt, tie, badge, gloves, hairnet beige jods, clean boots and gaiters and again no bling!

 

Good luck to all of you – we will be there to support and to sample the bacon butties just in case they are not as good as they should be! 

 

Candy & Tracy xx