27 December, 2022
Rallies for all abilities at Plumpton College 8th January
22 December, 2022
polo taster session
Hi everyone, I've been in contact with Oakwood Polo Club at Maresfield to arrange a polo taster session for our members riding the polo ponies based on site. It has been suggested that the session is suitable to members age 12+ due to the physical strength needed to ride and swing the polo stick. Before committing and booking I would like to gauge interest and need a minimum of 6, maximum of 12 riders attending. The cost will be £40/£50 depending on numbers and would likely take place on a Saturday afternoon. Please text, message or email me if you are interested. Many thanks Michelle Beckett 07974 270980 michebeck@sky.com
16 December, 2022
Dates so far for 2023 - Happy New Year
These are the dates that have been booked so far for rallies 2023
Full details are on our website where the rallies are available for booking – dates are being added all the time, so please keep checking. Lots of achievement badge rallies and stable management rallies being planned too.
February half term: Monday 13th – 17th
Easter: Monday 3rd April – 14th
May half term: Monday 29th – 2nd June
Summer: Monday 24th July -
January
8th Plumpton D/D+ 12.00 – 2.00 (Michelle)
8th Plumpton C/C+ 10.00 – 12.00 (Lorna)
15th Golden Cross Gridwork 1.00 – 3.00 (Katie)
22nd Alderlake Flatwork 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
February
11th Plumpton D/D+ 12.00 – 12.00 (Michelle)
11th Plumpton C/C+ 10.00 – 12.00 (Lorna)
16th Chelwood Showjumping 1.00 – 3.00 (Katie)
26th Alderlake Flatwork 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
March
5th Plumpton D/D+ 12.00 – 2.00 (Michelle)
5th Plumpton C/C+ 10.00 – 12.00 (Lorna)
19th Alderlake Flatwork 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
25th Chelwood Showjumping 1.00-3.00 (Katie)
April
TBA Bucklands All day rally (Candy)
TBA Riding & Road Safety (Angela)
13th Chelwood Pole/Gridwork 2.00-4.00 (Katie)
16th Plumpton C/C+ 10.00 – 12.00 (Lorna)
16th Plumpton D/D+ 12.00-2.00 (Michelle)
23rd Alderlake Flatwork 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
May
6th Chelwood Showjumping team training 1.00-4.00 (Katie)
14th Plumpton D/D+ 12.00-2.00 (Michelle)
14th Plumpton C/C+ 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
21st Hickstead Area Dressage Competition (Candy)
28th Alderlake Flatwork 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
30th Chatham Area Care Competition (Sonia)
Half term TBA C Test
June
4th Alderlake Flatwork 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
10th Bucklands Showjumping 2.00-4.00 (Katie)
18th Plumpton D/D+ 12.00 – 2.00 (Michelle)
18th Plumpton C/C+ 10.00 – 12.00 (Lorna)
25th Walton Regional Area Eventing Qualifier (Candy)
July
1st & 2nd Felbridge Area Showjumping Competition (Candy)
2nd Plumpton D/D+ 12.00-2.00 (Michelle) TBC
2nd Plumpton C/C+ 10.00 – 12.00 (Lorna) TBC
8th Bucklands Showjumping 2.00-4.00 (Katie)
22nd Twesledown Area Eventing Competition (Candy)
30th – 4th August Plumpton Racecourse Senior Residential Camp (Candy)
31st – 4th August Plumpton Racecourse Junior Day Camp (Candy)
2nd hand riding boots wanted
One of our members is looking for a pair of long leather riding boots size 3.5 or 4.
If you have a pair outgrown or no longer needed please contact Sarah Pile 07792 661323
05 December, 2022
Times for fun rally 10th December at Chelwood
29 November, 2022
Flatwork rally at Alderlake Sunday 4th December
Members attending the Flatwork/Dressage rally this Sunday 4th December are:
24 November, 2022
Trailer wanted
23 November, 2022
Flatwork rally Sunday 4th December
17 November, 2022
SDHE sweatshirt and back protector wanted
If you have a SDHE sweatshirt suitable for a 10 year old and/or a back protector (must be BETA 2009 - purple label or BETA 2018 - blue/black label) looking for a new home, please contact Sarah Pile 07792 661323 who is looking for her daughter, Milly. Thankyou very much
15 November, 2022
Mini/junior rally this Saturday at Plumpton College
Here are the groups for Saturday's Mini/Junior rally – Alice Coulton is instructing. Due to wind and rain damage at Plumpton College, we will be riding in Arena A. Please remember to wear correct Pony Club turnout - navy pony club polo shirts or shirt and pony club tie, Pony Club sweatshirt if needed, white or beige jods, black or navy hat silk and appropriate riding footwear.
Please do not tie haynets outside of lorries/trailers and clear up any droppings/mess before leaving.
12pm to 1pm
Bay Kelly – Misty
Milly Pile – Piglet
Ethan Joyce - Goldie
Any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Kind Regards
Michelle Beckett 07974 270980
14 November, 2022
Unmounted C standard theory rally
This unmounted rally is for members who are working towards their C test or who are wanting to improve their horse and pony care skills and knowledge but not take tests. It will be a theory session and Sonia Chittenden is instructing. The session will be held at one of our members houses in Upper Hartfield. The first session will start at 4pm and subject to numbers there will be either one or two sessions.
Notepads and pens required. Informal dress code – Christmas jumpers welcome!
Please attend if you are currently preparing to take your C Test in 2023.
Lorna Thwaites is the organiser and can be contacted on 07890 708 983 or lornajthwaites@gmail.com
C?C+ rally times for Saturday rally at Plumpton College
Here are the groups for Saturday's C and C+ rally - Sonia Chittenden is instructing. Due to wind and rain damage at Plumpton College, we will be riding in Arena A. Please remember to wear correct Pony Club turnout - navy pony club polo shirts or shirt and pony club tie, Pony Club sweatshirt if needed, white or beige johds, black or navy hat silk and appropriate riding footwear. Please do not tie haynets outside of lorries/trailers and clear up any droppings/mess before leaving. 10am to 11am Lilly Hemsley and Liam Millie Turner and Teto Amelie de la Rosa and Laddy Millie Boreham and Breeze 11am to 12pm Tabitha Buxton and Ellie Jemima Moon and Seri Poppy Corke and Woody Sofia Marfany and Evie Lorna the organiser can be contacted on 07890 708 983 |
12 November, 2022
Hat standards
With Christmas fast approaching, some of you may be considering buying a new riding hat - good idea!
However, from 1st January 2023 hats bearing the standards PAS 015 1998 and SNELL 2001 will no longer be acceptable to Pony Club or other organisations such as BE - please check carefully when purchasing that hats are up to the new standards. This is due to the age of the hats made to this standard.
To manage the change, pink hat tags will be issued from 1st January 2023, This can be done at mounted rallies by myself or Anne Cook. Alternatively you are welcome to come to my home in Lindfield to have this done at a mutually suitable time.
Candy Robbins
0781 6580322
09 November, 2022
Jumping rally groups and times 13th November
07 November, 2022
C/C+ standard ridden rally 19th November
The next Senior ridden rally - for members working towards their C and C+ tests or those who are working at this level but not wishing to take their tests - is on Saturday 19th November at Plumpton College. Sonia Chittenden is instructing and the first group will be at 10am.
03 November, 2022
Interbranch show jumping competition
01 November, 2022
What's going on during November and December
Hi all, This is just a reminder of what's going during November and December. Website bookings generally close a week before the rally so please get booked in asap. Saturday 13th November showjumping at Chelwood equestrian. Spaces - up to 70cm class. Jumps can be lowered/highered to suit all abilities. Come and have a go if you've not been to a showjumping rally before. Saturday 19th November at Plumpton : C/C+ Working Rally Mini/junior fun gridwork rally Sunday 4th December at Alderlake Dressage/Flatwork Rally suitable for all members Saturday 10th December at Chelwood Equestrian Christmas fun suitable for all members . A mixture of games/jumping and having fun. Christmas jumpers and horse friendly decorations welcome. Any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with either myself, Lorna or Katie. Regards, Michelle Beckett
31 October, 2022
Alderlake flat work rally Sunday 6th November
here will be one group on Sunday 6th November at Alder Lake Farm:
25 October, 2022
XC rally Lockskinners on Saturday
Hi all, These are groups for Saturday at Lockskinners. Michele Quibelle instructing 11/12.30 Millie Turner Teto Thea Oates. Katie Abby Beckett Billy Millie Boreham Breeze 12.30/2.00 Alice Twist. Bay Kelly Misty Charlotte Daw Maverick Vita Lentaigne Ricky I will ask you to sign a disclaimer upon arrival. Body Protectors must be worn while on the course. Pony club sweatshirts or Cross country colours acceptable. I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday. We will be on the North course. Entrance is TN8 7ND. Any questions, please contact me. My mobile number is 07974 270980. Many thanks Michelle
22 October, 2022
Show jumping rally Felbridge 26th October
21 October, 2022
Halloween rally 30th October
Good evening all, Last chance to book onto the Halloween rally 30th October. Open to all ages and abilities, fun and games with Alice Coulton, fancy dress welcome. Regards, Michelle Beckett
17 October, 2022
D+ stable management 21st October - Drapers Farm
Hi All, Members attending the D+ Stable Management Rally at Melanie Cammies yard with Sonia Chittenden are: Poppy Corke Millie Boreham Jemima Moon 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. 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. Regards, Michelle Beckett
D/D+ rally Plumpton College 22nd October
D/D+ Rally at Plumpton on Sat 22nd Oct at Plumpton College will be 11am to midday. Members attending are: Bay Kelly riding Misty Poppy Corke riding Woody Jemima Moon riding Seri Millie Boreham riding Breeze Sonia Chittenden is instructing. Please turnout smartly with pony club sweatshirts, navy pony club polo shirt or shirt and tie, black or navy hat silk. Please 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 Sonia with getting out and putting away any jump wings and poles and clearing any horse poo from the school. Many thanks Regards, Michelle Beckett
C/C+ rally Plumpton College 22nd October
The Senior C/C+ Rally at Plumpton College will be 10am to 11am.
14 October, 2022
Drawn order and timings for showjumping competition at Golden Cross this Sunday
13 October, 2022
Pony Club Quiz
he Pony Club quiz is a great opportunity to test your equestrian knowledge and to compete at Area and National Level representing your branch.
C/C+ rally at Plumpton
Dear all,
11 October, 2022
C+ stable management this Thursday postponed
Dear all,
08 October, 2022
Teams and individuals for interbranch show jumping
06 October, 2022
Breen Equestrian visit Saturday 8th October
C+ stable management Thursday 6th October
Members attending the C+ Stable Management Rally are:
27 September, 2022
Interbranach showjumping Tuesday 25th October
Area cross country training
Area Cross Country Training will be held at Chilham on 26th October with Nick Gauntlet and Francis Whittington. £60 for 1.5 hour training session in groups of 5, 70cm 80cm 90cm and 1m. For further details contact christinermpc@gmail.com Spaces are limited. Booking via www.horse-events.co.uk
26 September, 2022
Payment due for show jumping entries for 16th October are due by this Friday 20th Sept. latest
Breen Equestrian visit - bookings open
Breen Equestrian Yard Visit
This will be a talk and tour of their horses, facilities and a walk onto the Hickstead Showground. 10am to 11.30am. Members will need to make their own way to Breen Equestrian where we will meet together for the tour. Spaces are limited to 15 members only. Please drop your member(s) at the entrance to the yard where you will be met by the SDHEPC organisers.
The address is Hickstead Place, London Road, RH17 5NU
Apologies to any parents who would also like to visit the yard but we need to keep our group to 15 members. If not all places are booked by our members, we will open up to parents to come and make up the numbers ??
The organiser is Lorna Thwaites and her email is lornajthwaites@gmail.com
Groups and times for show jumping rally 1st October at Golden Cross
23 September, 2022
Cross country rally 29th October - Lockskinners
Hi all our final cross country rally of the season is available to book on the website calendar. Michelle Quibelle will be instructing at Lockskinners (North Course) on Saturday 29th October. The course has 161 fences ranging from 40cm to 1metre. There will be two groups each riding for 90 minutes. Any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch. michebeck@sky.com 07974270980 Regards, Michelle Beckett
Halloween rally 30th October at ALDERLAKE
Hi all, A Fun Halloween rally has been added to the website calendar. Please book in for a fun ridden rally, to include games and optional fancy dress. Open to all ages and abilities. The location is Alder lake farm on 30th of October at 10 am. Any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch. michebeck@sky.com/(07974) 270980. Regards, Michelle Beckett
Those working towards the D+ test - new dates added
Hi All, For those working towards D+ test, a ridden rally and stable management rallies have been added to the calendar and are available to book. Stable management rallies will be held at Melanie Cammies yard 5pm until 6pm with Esmee and Sonia instructing. 14th and 21st October. Ridden rally is at Plumpton college 22nd October. Any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch. michebeck@sky.com 07974 270980 Regards, Michelle Beckett
21 September, 2022
Teams and individuals for Interbranch SJ Golden Cross
20 September, 2022
Visit to Breen Equestrian 8th October
We have arranged a visit to Breen Equestrian on Saturday 8th October, 10am to 11.30am.
Flatwork rally this Sunday at Alderlake
Lorna Thwaites is the organiser and can be contacted on 07890 708 983
19 September, 2022
C+ stable management on Thursday
Flatwork rally 25th September
16 September, 2022
Show jumping competition 16th October at Golden Cross
15 September, 2022
Rally dates booked so far September 2022 - April 2023
These are the dates that have been booked so far for rallies September 2022 – April 2023.
Full details are on our website where the rallies are available for booking – dates are being added all the time, so please keep checking.
Luckily school holidays are the same!
October half term: Monday 24th – 28th
Xmas. Monday 19th December – Monday 2nd January
February half term: Monday 13th – 17th
Easter: Monday 3rd April – 14th
September
8th Chelwood C+ stable management 5.00-6.00 (Lorna)
10th Chelwood Showjumping 2.00 – 5.00 (Katie)
11th Plumpton D/D+ 12.00-2.00 (Michelle)
11th Plumpton C/C+ 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
17th Bevern Bridge Picnic ride + badges 12.00 – 2.00 (Michelle)
22nd Chelwood C+ stable management 5.00-6.00 (Lorna)
25th Alderlake Flatwork 10.00 – 1.00 (inc. lead rein) (Lorna)
October
1st Golden Cross Showjumping 2.00-4.00 (Katie)
6th Chelwood C+ stable management 5.00-6.00 (Lorna)
13th Chelwood C+ stable management 5.00-6.00 (Lorna)
16th Golden Cross Interbranch Showjumping (Candy)
22nd Plumpton D/D+ 12.00 – 2.00 (Michelle)
22nd Plumpton C/C+ 10.00 – 12.00 (Lorna)
24th Plumpton D+ test 10.00-12.00 (Candy)
26th Felbridge Show jumping 3.00-5.00 (Katie)
TBA TBA Cross Country training (Michelle)
30th Alderlake Halloween rally for younger ones (Michelle)
November
6th Alderlake Flatwork 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
13th Chelwood Show jumping 1.00 – 3.00 ( Katie)
19th Plumpton D/D+ 12.00 – 2.00 (Michelle)
19th Plumpton C/C+ 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
December
4th Alderlake Flatwork 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
10th Chelwood Showjumping (1.00-3.00) (Katie)
January
8th Plumpton D/D+ 12.00 – 2.00 (Michelle)
8th Plumpton C/C+ 10.00 – 12.00 (Lorna)
15th Golden Cross Showjumping 1.00 – 3.00 (Katie)
22nd Alderlake Flatwork 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
February
11th Plumpton D/D+ 12.00 – 12.00 (Michelle)
11th Plumpton C/C+ 10.00 – 12.00 (Lorna)
26th Alderlake Flatwork 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
March
5th Plumpton D/D+ 12.00 – 2.00 (Michelle)
5th Plumpton C/C+ 10.00 – 12.00 (Lorna)
19th Alderlake Flatwork 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
April
TBA Bucklands All day rally (Candy)
TBA Riding & Road Safety (Angela)
16th Plumpton C/C+ 12.00 – 2.00 (Lorna)
23rd Alderlake Flatwork 10.00-12.00 (Lorna)
May
Half term TBA C Test