Xmas rally 15th December at Chelwood

Here are the groups- 

10-11am

Bay 

Mara

Kara

Olivia 

Hetty

11-12pm

Chloe

Edith

Poppy

Sasha

Vita

Millie B

Abby

Charlotte TBC

I hope you're all as excited as I am!

Don't forget first place present for best fancy dress (optional) plus a visit from Father Christmas with some more treats for you.

There will be tea/ coffee available but feel free to bring some goodies. 

Any problems my number is 07881404542

See you all there, 

Katie x

Jumping rally at Alderlake 30th November

We just have the one group for the sj rally @ Alder Lake 3-4pm-

Marni 

Bay

Mara

There is one space available, bookings close this Wednesday.

Please clear up any hay/ droppings and all jumps have to be set back to 90cm.

Any problems my number is 07881404542 as I won't be able to attend.

Katie 

Dates for your calendar

On this lovely blustery day here are some dates for your calendar - there are more being added all the time so please keep checking the calendar on our website

 

 

 

 

November      

26^th       SJ                                                                                                           Chelwood        

30^th       SJ                                                                                                           Alderlake          

 

December

3^rd          SJ                                                                                                           Chelwood        

7^th          Dressage/Flatwork                                                                     TBC                     

10^th       SJ                                                                                                           Chelwood        

15^th       Showjumping/fun  with Father Christmas                  Chelwood        

17^th       SJ                                                                                                           Chelwood        

 

January

 

7^th          SJ                                                                                                           Chelwood        

11^th       Dressage/flatwork                                                                      Chelwood        

14^th       SJ                                                                                                           Chelwood        

18^th       E – B working rally                                                                       Chelwood        

21^st        SJ                                                                                                           Chelwood        

26^th       SJ                                                                                                           Chelwood       

28^th       SJ                                                                                                           Chelwood        

 

February

 

4^th          SJ                                                                                                           Chelwood        

9^th          E – B working rally                                                                       Plumpton        

11^th       SJ                                                                                                           Chelwood        

12^th       Dressage/Flatwork                                                                     Alderlake          

15^th       SJ                                                                                                           Alderlake          

18^th       SJ                                                                                                           Chelwood        

25^th       SJ                                                                                                           Chelwood        

 

March

 

                                                                                                               

8^th          SJ                                                                                                           Alderlake          

15^th       Dressage/Flatwork                                                                     Chelwood        

22^nd       E – B working rally                                                                       Chelwood        

 

April

 

6^th          Combined Training                                                                    Chelwood       

12^th       E – B working rally                                                                       Plumpton        

27^th       Gridwork                                                                                           Toad Hall          

 

May

 

11^th       E – B working rally                                                                       Plumpton        

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

show jumping rally 15th September

There is just the one group for the sj rally on 15th September-

2-3pm

Chloe Warren

Milly P

Millie B

Sasha

This is in the super arena with Sonia instructing.

Katie 

D+ examination and E/D/D+/C rallies

E/D/D+/C rallies at Plumpton college now available to book on website:

Saturday 26th October: Halloween fun mounted rally 10-11am (Polly Thom instructing)

D+ examination 11am-12.30

D+ candidates are welcome to also sign up for the Halloween fun session if they wish. 

Saturday 16th November: Working Rally, two one hour sessions 10-12, Polly Thom instructing.

Organiser for these rallies is Briony 07917841428.

D+/C unmounted stable management

Dates for your diaries and bookings will be open shortly.

D+/C unmounted Stable management rallies at Draper's farm, South Chailey.

Thursday evenings 5-6pm. SEPTEMBER 19th, OCTOBER 3rd and OCTOBER 17th.

Sonia Chittenden will be instructing.

These SM rallies will ensure those of you looking to take your D+ this autumn and C tests in the near future are fully prepared. Also welcome are those of you who have taken your D tests more recently.

There are 6 spaces. If more than 6 members sign up priority will be given to the D+ candidates and then members that can commit to all three sessions.

Contact for these rallies: Briony 07917841428

Rally dates for your diaries

With the summer holidays sadly coming to an end, here are a few rally dates for your diaries, along with our own show jumping show being held at Golden Cross on 12^th October.

Please keep checking the website as dates are being added all the time.

C and C+ training will start shortly and these dates will be also added.

 

September

3^rd          Showjumping                                                                                Chelwood                                        

15^th       Showjumping                                                                                Golden Cross                               

21st      Showjumping                                                                                Golden Cross                               

28th      E/D/D+/C                                                                                          Plumpton                                        

 

October

 

12^th       SDHE Showjumping Show                                                    Golden Cross                               

26^th       E/D/D+/C                                                                                          Plumpton                                        

29^th       Showjumping                                                                                Felbridge                                          

 

November      

 

16th     E/D/D+/C working rally                                                           Plumpton                                        

 

December

 

15^th       Showjumping with Father Christmas                            Chelwood                                        

21^st        E/D/D+/C – Xmas special                                                       Plumpton                                        

 

 

SDHE team show jumping competition 12th October at Golden Cross

https://www.myridinglife.com/myridinglife/onlineentries.aspx

We have our branch team and individual sj competition on the 12th October at Golden Cross equestrian centre with classes from 40-90cm.

Teams at all heights except for the 40 lead rein.

Please could you let me know by 7th September if your child would like to be in a team. 

My number 07881404542, email katieandaiden@hotmail.com

Advert

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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Good morning. We are members of Crawley and Horsham pony club. Would you mind putting this advert out to your members? Many thanks...
A Mum at our yard is looking for a pony for her 9 year old daughter who is a beginner / lead rein rider. She has done a bit of riding, but not much. Will be having regular lessons and pony will also be exercised by a competent 13 year old. If anyone knows of any safe first ponies around 12.2, please let me know. Fantastic home and will be extremely well cared for. Thank you! ??

Please reply to: helenbryant2020@gmail.com

cross country rally 12th August South Brockwells

?Hi all,

Group for Monday 12th August at South Brockwells starting at 4 pm with Sonia Chittenden instructing.

Milly Pile
Hetty Williams

Please be ready to start riding at 4 pm. Body protectors compulsory and  Cross Country attire may be worn.

Any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.

2 spaces left if anyone else would like to join last minute.

Regards,
Michelle Beckett

All Day Rally

End of summer blast! 

 We have secured a date for an ALL DAY RALLY at Bucklands Farm, Balcombe, on Friday 30th August

Come and have some fun with your friends, old and new, using the fabulous facilities at Bucklands Farm - cross country, showjumping, dressage, hacking, games/fun on your ponies and dismounted, hacking around the farm

Bookings are now open!

Dressage rally Friday 9th August

Summer holidays are upon us! Book onto our Dressage Rally

and let Polly Thom keep the kids entertained with her expert guidance and tuition. 

Friday 9th August: https://branches.pcuk.org/southdowneast/home/calendar-of-events/

3pm -5pm

£19.20 for 1 hours lesson in the indoor arena at Alder Lake Farm, Newick.

No more than 5 riders in a group.

Perfect practice session ahead of the National Championships for anybody competing (please make a note on your booking, so we can group you accordingly). 

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

Cross country rally at Comphurst Sunday 14th July

Evening     One group for Sunday 14th at Comphurst.     Abby Beckett   Syd Wright   Poppy Corke    Please arrive in time to start riding at 11am. Compulsory for cross country - long sleeve top and body protector. Cross country colours may be worn.     Please park by the barn on the hard standing or at the top of the field and as always clear up after your horse.    Any questions, please get in touch.   I look forward to seeing you Sunday.     Regards,  Michelle Beckett

Camp forms

Another plea for camp forms to be returned - due date was yesterday! - there are still 9 sets missing

There are also 3 lots of camp fees outstanding  and 9 trophies/cups still to be returned.

Please help my organising to be a little easier without so much chasing

Thankyou in anticipation of receiving all the above...

Candy x

show jumping competition at Hickstead 3rd August

Thankyou to those that have expressed an interest in taking part in the show jumping competition at Hickstead on 3rd August, hosted by Southdown West Pony Club

We have lots of interest among the younger members who will be competing as individuals as sadly there is no team competition until you reach the 70cm class.  The 70cm, 80cm and 90cm classes do have a team competition but again sadly nobody has committed to taking part so all interested combinations will be competing as individuals.

Now is the time for you all to make your entries - this is done via MY RIDING LIFE  (https://myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=468138)   as the hosts will not accept entries via any other means.

Please do this asap as although entries officially close 1st August, SDW will close earlier if over subscribed.

Any problems please contact Katie Wright 07881 404542  katieandadien@hotmail.com

Many thanks

Katie

Working rally Sunday 7th July

Sunday 7th July Working Rally @ Plumpton College

Sonia Chittenden instructing.

10-11am

Kara Tomsett-Hills and Monty 

Hetty Williams and Zola 

Isabel Pollard and Bridie

11-12

Olivia O'Donovan and Dotty-May 

Bela Hatton and Rosie

Pippa Hatton and Brodie

There is a space in each group, let me know if you would like to book.

Please wear PC polo shirt or white shirt and PC tie and PC sweatshirts, with plain jodhpurs.

Please be ready to ride promptly at the beginning of your session.

Please ensure you tidy up droppings and hay from the lorry park.

I will be at the rally and can be contacted on 07917841428.

Thanks

Briony

Show jumping competition interest 3rd August at Hickstead - replies to Katie Wright

Southdown Hunt West Pony Club are running their annual show jumping event on 3^rd August at the Hickstead showground. There are classes ranging from 40cm – 1 metre.

Please let Katie Wright know by 30^th June if you are in interested in taking part either as an individual or as part of a team.

 

Class 2a: 40cm led

Class 2b: 40 open/assisted

Class 3: 50cm open

Class 4: 60cm open

Class 5a – section 1: 70cm teams riders under 14

Class 5a – section 2: 70cm teams open

Class 5b – section 1: 70cm individuals 14 years and over

Class 5b – section 2: 70cm individual open

Class 6a – section 1: 80cm teams 15 years and under

Class 6a – section 2: 80cm teams open

Class 6b-section 1: 80cm individuals 15 years and under

Class 6b – section 2: 80cm individuals open

Class 7a: 90cm teams

Class 7b: 90cm individuals

Class 8a: 1mt teams

Class 8b: 1 mt individuals

 

Classes 2, 3 & 4  £20

Classes 5,6,7,8  £28 per individual and £28 per team member – teams of 3 or 4

 

XC rally at South Brockwells Friday 21st June

Evening all, 

Group information for 

Friday 21st June 

South Brockwells 5:30 -6:30 

Polly Thom instructing 

Hetty Williams   Zola 

Chloe Warren   Malone 

Poppy Corke.    Woody 

Please arrive in time to sign the disclaimer before warming up.  

Any questions please let me know 

michebeck@sky.com

07974 270980 

Room for one more rider if anyone else fancies joining Polly. 

Regards, 

Michelle Beckett

Tuesday rally at Chelwood

Here are the riders for Tuesdays after school rally-

Sasha

Poppy

Millie B

Chloe

5-6pm in the outdoor arena @ Chelwood 

See you all there!

Katie

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Working rally at Plumpton Sunday 16th June

There will be one group for the working rally at Plumpton College on Sunday 16th June. The group will run 10am-11am with Sonia Chittenden instructing.

Kara Tomsett-Hills and Monty

Hetty Williams and Zola

Darcy Mallow and Dylan

Olivia O'Donovan and Dotty-May

Please wear PC polo shirt or white shirt and tie and PC sweatshirt and plain jodhpurs. 

Please be ready to ride promptly for 10am.

Ensure you clear up any droppings or dropped hay in the car park before leaving. Thank you.

I will be at the rally. If you need to contact me on the day 07917841428

Briony

Working rally Plumpton College Sunday 16th June

A reminder to book onto the working rally at Plumpton College on Sunday 16th June. Although calendar booking shows rally is for E-C levels, there is currently 3 hours booked, so can run sessions suitable for all members. There has been a change of instructor and Sonia is now teaching. Please book on by Friday because I will have to cancel any hours not required.

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

Many thanks 

Briony

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