06 September, 2022
C+ stable management Chelwood this Thursday
02 September, 2022
Picnic hack Saturday 17th September Bevernbridge Stables
After the success of the last one, we have organised a picnic hack for Sat 17th September at Bevernbridge Cross Country and Hacking facility for our younger members. Esmee will be instructing and will be teaching 2 Pony Club Achievement badges - Sequence of Footfalls and Trees. The picnic ride is planned for 12.00pm to 2.00pm. We will be going across to the Millwoods Fields at Bevernbridge - across a small bridge and over to some lovely open fields. This will be a nice chilled hack and is ideal for members on lead rein or just riding independently. Parent/carers will be asked to accompany their children so please bring comfy walking shoes! We will have groups of 4 going over the fields - if we have enough members booking on to run 2 groups, one will be before the picnic and the other after. Please bring your own picnic and perhaps a treat to share ?? Members are welcome to wear their Pony Club polo shirts or a plain navy polo shirt if a pony club one isn't possible. Hats, jodhs, appropriate riding boots and gloves are required please. The cost is £15 per person and tickets will close Sunday 11th September so we can plan numbers etc. Any questions, please get in touch Michelle Beckett
01 September, 2022
Help needed at our fund raising interbranch showjumping
We are hosting our Interbranch Team and Individual Show Jumping competition at Golden Cross on Sunday 16th October and very much need your help on the day for this to run smoothly – any profits go towards buying equipment for the members to enjoy and to keep the cost of rallies and camps to a minimum.
We would need:
Tack checker/warm up Steward: 8.15 – 11.00
11.00 – 2.00
2.00 – 5.00
Arena Steward: 8.45 – 11.30
11.30 – 2.30
2.30 -5.30
Arena Party/poo picking 9.00 – 11.30
(perfect for children 11.30 – 2.30
who don't have to be horsey!) 2.30 – 5.30
Please let me know on 0781 6580322 or candyrobbins06@gmail.com if you could help with any part of these roles – fingers crossed for lots of helpers to make the day run smoothly. Many hands make light work! You will be fed and watered too.
Many thanks
Candy x
Interbranch showjumping
Interbranch Team Showjumping at Golden Cross – Sunday 16th October 2022
We are hosting this event at Golden Cross on 16th October and it would be good to see lots of you taking part either as part of a team or as an individual – any profits go towards buying equipment and keeping the cost of rallies and camps to a minimum.
Entries will be limited so please could you enter as soon as possible so places are available for our own members – if you would like to be put forward for selection as part of a team please let Katie know and the selectors can then make their decision. A show jumping rally is being held on 10th September at Chelwood and also on 1st October at Golden Cross for this purpose.
Entry fees are £15.00 per class which includes first aid. Horse and rider combination are allowed to take part in one team class only but may enter a second class as an individual.
All classes are being run as single phase, where the 2nd part of the course is timed.
Spurs are not permitted in classes 1,2 & 3.
Class 1: X poles (40cm) teams and individuals (the team instructor is allowed to be in the ring to assist but without contact.
Class 2: Mini Mini team and individuals
Height of fences 60cm – no back rails
Class 3: Mini teams and individuals
Height of fences 70cm
Class 4: Small Novice teams and individuals
Height of fences 80cm
Class 5: Novice teams and individuals
Height of fences 90cm
Hope to see lots of interest.
Katie Wright
07881 404542 katieand aiden@hotmail.com
Rallies at Plumpton College Sunday 11th September
D/D+ rallies
D and D+ standard rallies, including stable management and achievement badges are now being orgainsed by Michelle Beckett - we are very grateful to Michelle for taking on the organising of this.
However, we do need the help of parents on the day of ridden rallies to cover the post of "appointed person". This is to assist the instructor on the day with setting up and the putting away of any equipment used, clearing the arena and parking area's of droppings and in the case of a rider falling, to take care of the rider so the instructor can carry on with the lesson - obviously if the rider was injured the lesson would stop! Any falls need to be recorded in the accident book (provided) and form sent to Candy Robbins for filing. It would be great if parents would assist with this as Michelle cannot commit to all dates - her daughter is now grown up and off to jockey school. Please let me know if you are happy to help please so we can run lots of rallies.
First Aid - if you would be interested in doing an Emergency First Aid at Work course please let me know. This is a 1 day course and costs £40 and is run by Gill McPate our long standing chef at senior camp. Once I know if there is any interest I can come up with some dates and see which date suits most people.
Candy Robbins
0781 6580322
26 August, 2022
Rosie 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.
Please see the attached advert for an 11HH2 12YO skewbald mare called Rosie. She is being sold by Lucy Kelly who may be contacted at lucyckellyis@gmail.com . The Kelly family are members of the branch.
25 August, 2022
Show jumping rally 27th August times and groups
22 August, 2022
Future dates coming up
Busy few weeks with something for everyone- camps, picnic rides and Area comps. Congratulations to everyone out enjoying their ponies having fun and improving their knowledge. We all love the pics and good news.
Next up:
Team SJ practice for Branch show in October. All levels
Test training - particularly D plus and C plus.
Winter Area Dressage training about to start- opportunity for all levels to train during these winter months ready for 2023. All levels, 4 teams to Area 2022, was brilliant.
Badge work and socials ongoing.
PLUS - I have provisionally booked a 'racing rally' for this Autumn. I'm just working on the format but there will be opportunity to have a ride up some gallops and learn all about racing. We have several older members who have gone into racing as a career so please let me know on here if interested- all levels - so I can sort dates etc.
PLUS - congrats to our members who did the Blue Cross Care. We would like to offer this in 2023 to all of our members and will coordinate the training alongside test training starting in the New Year. Previous years I've been involved in the judging of this and would be keen to support this competition for all levels.
The badge rallies are especially helpful and great opportunity to learn/catch up with friends.
Any other ideas please let your organisers/Instructors know …..
Sonia Chittenden
Chief Instructor
17 August, 2022
Picnic hack this Saturday at Bevern Bridge Stables
15 August, 2022
E/D/D+ level working rally Plumpton 11th September
14 August, 2022
dates for your diaries
09 August, 2022
picnic hack Saturday 20th August at Bevernbridge Cross Country for mini and junior members with 2 achievement badges
We have organised a picnic hack for Sat 20th August at Bevernbridge Cross Country and Hacking facility for our minis and junior members. Esmee will be instructing and will be teaching 2 Pony Club Achievement badges - Birds and Poisonous Plants. The picnic ride is planned for 12.30pm to 2.30pm but if the weather is still this hot we will run it at tea time 5pm to 7pm. Please bring your own picnic and perhaps a treat to share ??
17 July, 2022
Codes of Conduct
Please find the Codes of Conduct for Pony Club members and parents which are attached for information.
Candy
Codes of Conduct
Please find the Codes of Conduct for Pony Club members and parents which are attached for information.
Candy
12 July, 2022
Rallies at Plumpton this Sunday - CANCELLED
With regret we have made the decision to cancel the rallies due to take place at Plumpton College this Sunday. Temperatures are predicted to be in the mid 30's so this would be a great concern for horse welfare not just from the ridden aspect but also the travelling aspect when the temperature inside a box/trailer is far higher than the outside temperature. Guidelines recommend that livestock should not travel if the temperature exceeds 30 degrees, unless the vehicle is fitted with a thermoregulation system.
A full refund will be made to all. Sorry for the disappointment but horse welfare is a priority. Enjoy the warm weather and lots of ice creams instead!
07 July, 2022
Interbranch showjumping 6th August - replies to Katie Wright
We now have the schedule for the inter-branch show jumping being hosted by Southdown West Pony Club and taking place at Hickstead Showground on Saturday 6th August 2022
Class 1: 70cm Teams: Riders 12 years and under on 1st January 2022. Last 6 jumps will be higher. Combinations not to have competed at Novice level or above at Area show jumping or horse trials.
Class 2: 80cm Teams and Individuals: Riders 14 years and under on 1st January 2022. Last 6 jumps will be higher. Combinations not to have competed at Novice level or above at Area show jumping or area horse trials.
Class 3: 90cm Teams and Individuals: Last 6 jumps will be higher. Combinations not to have competed at Intermediate level or above at Area show jumping or Area horse trials, or been placed in the Open class.
Class 4: 1m Teams and Individuals: Limited to 2 associate members per team. Last 6 jumps will be higher
The team event will incorporate an individual competition.
Riders can jump twice in same class but on a different pony. Rider and Pony can jump in two classes but no more than one class higher.
Currently you will need to provide an EVH virus form 24 hours before the show
Flu boosters must have been given within 6 months of competing, leaving 7 clear days between booster and competing
You will need to have attended a minimum of 3 jumping rallies to be considered as part of a team.
If you are interested in being considered as part of a team or as an individual for any of the above and meet the criteria for the class please message Katie Wright 07881 404542 so she can compile a list for our Chief Instructor to select teams from by 15th July at the very latest.
E/D/D+ Mounted Games rally at Plumpton College - Sunday 17th July
Times and groups for E/D/D+ Mounted Games rally at Plumpton College – Sunday 17th July 2022
12.00-1.00
Milly Pile - Piglet
Milly Woolven – Zorrow
Millie Boreham – Anya
Poppy Corke – Woody
Leila Fazackerley – Bill
Eden Thompson - Star
Esmee will be teaching.
Please could you all make sure you are tacked up promptly and ready to start at your allocated time.
Please could you remove any droppings and hay from around your lorry before leaving.
Many thanks
Candy Robbins
C/C+ standard rally Plumpton College Sunday 17th July
The C/C+ rally will be 11am to 12pm on Sunday17th July at 11am to 12pm, Plumpton College. Sonia Chittenden will be instructing.
06 July, 2022
Times & groups for jumping rally at Bucklands Farm - Saturday 9th July
Times and groups for Bucklands Farm jumping rally – Saturday 9th July 2022
Sonia will be teaching.
2.00 – 3.00
Bay Kelly – Misty
Millie Turner – Teto
Poppy Corke – Woody
Eden Thompson – Dipsy
(Charlotte Daw – Maverick)
3.00 – 4.00
Chloe Wright – Cosmic
Thea Oates – Katie
Millie Boreham – Breeze
Tilly Appleyard - Buzz
Please could you all make sure you are tacked up promptly and ready to start at your allocated time. Please could you remove any droppings and hay from around your lorry before leaving – no horses to be left unattended tied to lorries/trailers.
Please wear correct pony club clothing i.e. beige jodphurs, white shirt, pc tie, pc sweatshirt, gloves and hairnets for the girls. Ponies to be clean and wearing clean plain tack.
Hope you all have a great time
Many thanks
Katie
07881404542
05 July, 2022
D+ test
We are holding a D+ test at Plumpton College on Monday 24th October.
This is for members who are considered by the SDHEPC Chief Instructor to be ready to take their D+ test and will be invited to book their place when tickets are made available via our website.
Training dates for both the ridden and stable management aspects will be published soon - keep an eye on the website!
04 July, 2022
Camp payment and forms
A polite reminder of those that are going to Senior Camp - final payments were due on 1st July - if you have not yet paid please could you do so today.
Also there are several flu vaccination copies missing of ponies that were due boosters before coming into camp - please could you forward those to me asap.
Many thanks - only 25 days to camp, how exciting!
Candy x
15 June, 2022
Cross Country rally at Felcourt this Saturday
Groups for Saturdays Rally. 10-11.30 Martha Nancy Bella Clara 11.30 -1 Eden Charlotte Alice + 1space left Postcode of Felcourt Cross Country RH19 2LF For those who are new to cross country, long sleeve top must be worn, either pony club sweatshirt/rugby shirt or cross country colours and body protectors compulsory. I will have a disclaimer for you all to sign before the rally starts. The disclaimer is available to read at felcourtcrosscountrycourse.co.uk. It is going to be hot so please bring plenty of water for ponies and riders. Dogs are not allowed on this xc course and all droppings should be picked up from the concrete car park area please. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to seeing you all Saturday. Many thanks Michelle Beckett
08 June, 2022
Last day for camp forms to be returned
Just a little reminder that tomorrow, 9th June, is the cut off date for receiving completed camp forms and flu vaccination records.
Hopefully my lovely postman will be very busy tomorrow as without a compete set of forms for each camper, arrangements can not proceed - this has a knock on effect on how many instructors are needed, groups and yards cannot be organised and in the case of senior camp the kitchen/laundry rota, how much hay and bedding is needed and most importantly how much food to order for the campers.
Please, please let me have those completed forms by tomorrow - thankyou
Candy x
07 June, 2022
Junior & Mini rally 17th July at Plumpton College
31 May, 2022
Introduction to cross country rally at Felcourt
Evening all, I have arranged an introduction to Cross Country rally. This rally is primarily aimed at some of our newer/younger members who have not attended cross country rallies before or those who are looking to gain confidence over smaller jumps. This will be held on Saturday 18th June at Felcourt Cross Country. RH19 2LF. This is a lovely small course in one enclosed field with fences ranging from 16cm to 75cm. Polly Thom will be instructing. Come and have some fun. This rally is now available to book on the website. Any questions please get in touch, michebeck@sky.com or 07974 270980. Kind Regards Michelle Beckett
Times and groups dressage practice this Saturday 4th June
Here are the groups for Saturday's dressage practice at Alder Lake. Brenda Smith is instructing.
27 May, 2022
Interest for Area 11 showjumping
Area 11 showjumping is being hosted by Old Surrey & Burstow Pony Club on 2nd July at Felbridge Showground. The schedule has still not been released! However we would like to make a start ready for when those entries open and we have to get them in quickly…..
There will be a PC100, PC90 and PC 80 Grassroots. Classes will be up to height as this is a Championship qualifier.
There are eligibility rules to adhere to. One of the main criteria is that the combination of horse and rider must have genuinely participated at a minimum of 3 qualifying rallies, one of which must be in the current year, no horse under 5 years of age is eligible (passports will be checked) and horses must have a 6 month flu booster within 6 months of the competition, leaving a clear 7 days between jab and competition. (passports will be checked)
PC100 Combination of horse and rider are not eligible if they have previously ever finished 1st – 3rd at the Pc Championships at PC100 level or above
PC90 Riders are not eligible if they have completed a PC110 Area level or above in previous years. Combination of horse and rider are not eligible if they have previously ever finished 1st – 3rd as an individual at the PC Championships at PC90 level or above in 2 occassions.
PC80 (Grassroots) Riders are not eligible if they have previously represented their branch at PC90 level or above in any show jumping or eventing area competitions or summer championships. Combination of horse and rider are not eligible if they have previously competed in the Spring Festival PC Challenge (90cm) Championship final or open competition at Area level or above. Previously ever finished 1st – 3rd as an individual in the show jumping or eventing at a Grassroots regional championship on 2 occassions
PC 100 - First round at 1.00 Second round 1.05
PC90 – First round at 90cm Second round .95cm
PC80 – First round 80cm Second round will have 2 single fences at 85cm
If you are interested in being considered as part of a team or as an individual, please let me know by 5th June at the very latest.
Katie Wright
07881 404542
XC rally At Bucklands this Sunday - times and groups
Bucklands farm groups for Sunday
Venue Address: Brantridge Ln, Haywards Heath RH17 6JT
10am start
Chloe warren dodger
Bay Kelly misty
Millie Boreham Breeze
Elouise Bedford Cilla
11.30 start
Abby Beckett Billy
Lettice Schulz Lilly
Bella Thwaites Jen
Millie turner Teto
There will be a disclaimer for the parents to sign upon arrival before the rally begins.
Cross country colours (long sleeve) or pony club sweatshirts to be worn. Body protectors compulsory. Please be tacked up and ready for the start time of your rally.
Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me 07974 270980
25 May, 2022
Area Eventing 2022 - replies needed by 1st June very latest please
Areas 11,12 & 13 Eventing 2022
This is taking place at Tweseldown Racecourse over the weekend of 16th & 17th July.
The organisers must have names of provisional entries by 6th June so if you are interested please let me know by 1st June in order for teams to be decided etc. – sorry for the late notice, the schedule was sent about an hour ago! (25th May)
The PC90 classes will be on the Saturday and all others on the Sunday.
As the event is a Championship Qualifier the courses will be up to height and technicality.
The general eligibility: All horses must be 5 years of age or over.
Riders or horses who have "schooled" over the course during the previous 2 weeks are ineligible.
All horses must have genuinely participated at a minimum of 3 qualifying rallies/coaching sessions – one of which must have been in the current year – with the current rider as a combination.2
PC 80 Regional – riders are not eligible if they have previously represented their branch at PC90 or above in any Eventing Area competition.
Combination of horse and rider are not eligible if they have completed at PC90 or above Eventing at Area or Championship level, or BE90 competition
PC 90 – Riders are not eligible if they have completed a PC110 Area level or British Eventing Novice in the current year or previous years.
Combination of horse and rider are not eligible if they have completed a BE Novice or above,
Achieved more than 3 cross country rounds with no jumping penalties at BE100, achieved more than 3 clear cross country rounds at BE100, completed a PC100 or above competition in Eventing in the current year or have done so in previous years, previously ever finished 1st to 3rd as an individual at the PC Championship on 2 occasions at PC90 level or above
PC 100 –Combination of horse and rider are not eligible if they have completed a PC110 or above in the current or previous years, completed a BE Intermediate or above, achieved more than 3 clear cross country rounds at BE Novice, previously ever finished 1st to 3rd as an individual at the PC Eventing championship on 2 occasions at PC100 or above.
PC 80 Grassroots – Showjumping Max height 85cm, width 85cm XC max height 80cm, width 90cm at highest point and 1.25 at base Dressage – Grassroots Test 2018
PC90 -showjumping max height 95cm, width 1.05m XC 90cm max height, width 1.00 at highest point and 1.50 at base Dressage – PC90 Eventing test 2013
PC100 – showjumping 1.05, width 1.15m XC 1.00 max height, width 1.10 at highest point and 1.80 at base Dressage – PC100 Eventing test 2015
Entry fee for all classes is £85 per person.
Candy Robbins
0781 658 0322 or candyrobbins06@gmail.com
23 May, 2022
Mounted Treasure Hunt & sausage sizzle
All The Queens Horses!
To kick off the Queen's Jubilee celebrations there is a mounted Treasure Hunt and sausage sizzle being held on Wednesday 1st June at The Orchards, Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill, RH17 7NG at 3.00pm, by kind permission of John & Jo Parnaby.
This is open to all SDHEPC members and is FREE!
Please book your place via the website where full details are.
Enjoy!