Autumn Newsletter 2016
Due to regular updates on email and facebook, the newsletter is shrinking and is now mainly a list of forthcoming activities with particular achievements and a few reminders.Organisers’ contact details are on the attached list along with STPC bank details for transfer payments. The Autumn programme is packed with week-end rallies some suitable for older, experienced members and others for younger or novice members. You will notice that prices of rallies have increased slightly as without an increase for 5 years the costs have caught up and overtaken!
ST members continue to do well at competitions inside and outside of PC in fact too numerous to mention here!
At the PC Championships at Cholmondley Castle in Cheshire we only had a senior Care team this year of Chloe Slater, Bethany Dreher and Lucy Willamett. Although they improved their score on last year they did not get into the rosettes. However, Angel Brooks did extremely well to come 3rd in the national artist competition with a painting of her horse, Furgie, in winter. All the finalists’ paintings were exhibited at the Championships and Angel’s looked amazing.
At the PC Tetrathlon Championships Hannah Cox finished 10th and Chloe achieved a maximum ride score of 1400 (clear in the time) over the 1.10m championship course.
In the first ever Grassroots Regional Finals the dressage team of Jessie Sread, Lucy and Niamh tried hard and achieved some good scores. Well done to all!
Please offer to help out when you see a need or are asked. The PC movement runs on volunteers. A big thank you toall helpers and venue hosts.
Camp
This was an innovative year as the Cottesmore joined us and we ran a small adult camp for the first time. Unfortunately numbers were severely down in mini camp with only two rides instead of the usual four. It took some time for the Cottesmore to get used to our way of doing camp but their presence doubled the numbers and consequently gave a more active feel to camp.Jake Rollingspresented the Mini Boys Trophy which he won in 2015 to this year’s winner, Jonathan Rolley. Ella Rollingswon the Mini Girls Trophy. Evie Smithwas a deserving winner of the Main camp best overall trophy. Abigail Norbury led the winning troop. Niamh Ryan won the senior stable management prize with Abigail as runner up. Jake won the best overall junior with Maisy Elliott taking the junior stable management prize and Saskia Bexon the runner up prize. Some new main camp parents were rather nervous e.g. we couldn’t get them to leave,but they had nothing to worry about as ponies and children were fine!
There is a camp re-union rally on Sunday January 8th
The dates for 2017 are
Main – Monday July 31st to Friday August 4th
Mini – Monday July 31stto Wednesday August 2nd
Adult - Wednesday August 2nd to Friday August 4th
Barn Dance
Saturday October 8th 7 – 11.30pm at the Seven Oaks Public House, Stanton by Dale
Dancing to the Red Lion band with a caller. Invite your friends.
The winners of this year’s progress prizes will be announced.
Tickets available from Ruth Willamett or Sue Sread
Adults £15
Under 16yrs £10
Family tickets 2 of each£48
Ticket prices include supper
Please support this fund raiser in aid of Air Ambulance.
Progress Prizes for 2016
The committee will decide on who the above will be awarded to. If you have anyone you would like to nominate then please do so along with a few words as to why you think they deserve the prize. Nominees need to have been members for at least 2 consecutive years and have not won a major prize at Camp 2016. The nominations and winners will be announced at the Barn Dance. Would last year’s winners pleasereturn the shields by either getting them to a committee member or by bringing them to the Barn Dance and re-presentingthem. The categories are mini, junior (11 – 15yrs) and senior.
Hunting will start again soon and South Trent members are often seen with various Bloodhounds e.g. Burne, Four Counties, Readyfield, and the Quorn, South Notts and Atherstone Foxhound Hunts. Details are available on their respective websites or through ST committee members. If you do not have an adult to accompany you out hunting get in touch with someone who goes so you are not on your own and of course have a pony that is sensible in company. Look out for the chance to go on hound exercise or fun rides which are much slower and will get you used to riding in a large group. It will improve your independent riding skills tremendously!
Membership
The cost of membership is rising by £2 to £72 for 2017. Renewals can be paid from January to February 28th. If you know anyone wanting to join then advise them to do so from September as they will get up to 17 months membership for the price of 12! Lapsed members i.e. not been a member for a year or more pay a higher fee if rejoining between September and December but the normal fee if re-joining from January onwards.
Remember, in order to be in area and substantive teams, compete in the Dengie area and maintain insurance cover you must renew by February 28th.
There is a rally voucher for anyone who recruits a new member or encourages a lapsed member to re-join.
Rally Reminders
- If your child(ren) is just-off or still having difficulty steering or controlling their pony in certain situations please ensure there is an adult competent with handling ponies available at all times to assist the rider. The instructor cannot be expected to lead a pony while teaching the rest of the ride.
- Rally organisers’ contact details are on the separate Organisers document.
- A rally marked as “for all” means just that where applicants will be put into groups of similar ability/experience/height of horse etc. However, depending on the applicants you may not be in your perfect group but all our instructors can manage mixed groups so you should still have a good experience. Minimum group size is 4 to make a group/ride run with a minimum of 2 groups required to make the rally run. Remember to let the organiser know of any special requests when booking in e.g. travelling with someone else so would prefer adjacent times, sharing a pony, need a late time as driver working an early shift etc. If special requests cannot be met you will be informed by the organiser. Special requests can of course, alter the mix of the groups.
- Park neatly and considerately and do not feed hay on the outside of your vehicle. Please take droppings and rubbish home with you.
- Some members feel unsure about which ralliesare suitable for them. If in doubt ask the organiser
- Usually rallies are for 1 hour so you will need to check your time, given out by email or text generally 3 days beforehand.
- Cancellation fee - if you cancel after 8pm the Monday before a week-end rally you will still be charged 50% of the advertised fee as venues and instructors will have been confirmed by then i.e. will have to be paid.
- After attending and paying for 5 rallies you will receive a rally voucher worth up to £10.
- Dress at rallies should be smart casual and be indicative of the weather e.g.STPC sweatshirt over white shirt with collar and PC tie or STPC polo shirt and light colouredjodphurs. Tagged hats and safe footwear are essential. Hair must be tidy and no ear rings or facial jewelry.Rain suits, the sort you would muck out in, are not allowed for riding. New hats can be tagged at most rallies. As many of our rallies are at public venues remember you are representing STPC and as such you should be smartly turned out, considerate and respectful.
Clothing
There is some easy to wear, bespoke South Trent clothing available from A list is attached. Please do not use any other supplier so the uniform remains consistent. Branch colours are dark green with red. It is great to be able to identify South Trent members when out and about by their smart appearance. For new members a sweatshirt is essential as it can be worn at virtually every branch activity.
Hat silk £12available from the DC
Saddle cloth £26 plus £4 embroideryavailable from Snaffles Saddlery (flyer attached).
Spurs
The most contentious dress item/artificial aid in PC! The PC rule is that a member must have passed B test riding or have their DC’s permission. I will sign the membership card giving permission to members without B testif they
- areriding at B test standard endorsed by a B test instructor/examiner or BHS/BS/BD/BE equivalentcoach
- are 18+
- ask for a one-off with reason or
- a PC instructor supports their requestwith reason
At rallies, training or camp members over 12 years can try using spurs if they think it will help their problem as long as the instructor agrees. In many such cases the effect of spurs does not solve the problem.
Dates for 2017
Dates for competitions cannot be confirmed until the area dates have been decided in November.
Show JumpingCompetitionat Markfield Equestrian CentreSunday April 2nd
Mini Show Jumping Competition at Hargate on Saturday April 22nd
Junior and Novice Hunter Trials at Derby College tbc
CampMonday July 31st to Friday August 4th
Mini CampMonday July 31st to Wednesday August 2nd
Autumn Activities 2016
Training
Riding & Road Safety (RRS) Achievement Badge – members need this or the BHS RRS (details from the British Horse society website, minimum age 12yrs) before taking C test. There needs to be at least 6 candidates to make it viable. If interested in the RRS achievement badge contact Ruth Willamett.
E test – for those who are ready there will be an opportunity on November 20th. You need to read the test card on beforehand and if you need any test preparation speak to Ruth Willamett. The age range is 5 - 8yrs.
Show Jumping Training
A block of 3 sessions will run on alternate Wednesdays from 5.30pm at Derby College starting on September 7th. Cost is according to numbers (4-6) and the total cost for the 3 sessions must be paid at the first session or earlier. Please do not book in unless you are sure you can attend. Instructor: Amelia Payne. Organiser: Ruth Willamett.
Dressage Training
Two sessions will run on Sunday mornings from 10am on October 16th and November 6th.Cost depends on numbers but likely to be between £10 and £14 per session. Instructor: Liz Hadfield. Organiser: Sue Sread
Mounted Rallies
The emphasis at rallies is on improving riding skills and having fun. General rallies are half flat work and half jumping and for younger riders,games.
You and your pony/horse need to attend at least 3 rallies between July 1st 2016 and the closing date for entries in order to qualify for area and substantive team places in 2017.
Anyone cancelling after 8pm the Monday before a week-end rally will have to pay a cancellation fee of 50% of the full fee as venues and instructors will have been booked and confirmed.
All rallies are pay on the day, cash only.
General rally on Sunday September 25thfor all at Longmere Lane, Diseworth, DE7 6DN. Times from 1pm. Cost £15. Instructor: Caroline McWilliam. Organiser: Tania Boll
Cross Country rallyon Saturday October 1stfor those jumping 60cm or above at Fields Farm, Wymeswold, LE12 6ST. Times from 10am. Remember kit i.e. body protector, no fixed peak hat, long sleeves and pony boots. Cost £25. Instructor: Gabbi Fanning. Organiser: DC
Novice/Mini Cross Country rally on Sunday October 9th at Aylesford, Shoby LE14 6ST for those jumping 60cm or less XC (some participants may be show jumping higher than 60cm but have little experience of XC). Aylesford has a new enclosed course on undulating grassland with jumps from 40cm – 60cm and some other very small jumps on the main course for those progressing out of the enclosed area. Remember body protectors. Times from 12noon. Cost £20. Instructor: Chloe Slater. Organiser: DC
Games rally on Saturday October 15th for minis and juniors atBrookfield Farm, West Road, Spondon, Derby DE21 7AB at 1.30pm. Cost £0. Instructor and Organiser: Gaynor Harnden
Arena Eventingrally on Sunday October 23rdfor juniors and seniors confident jumping 80cm+ at Willoughby Lodge Farm, Mill Lane, Willoughby on the Wolds, LE12 6TE.Times from 10am. Cost £25. Instructor: tbc. Organiser: Kate Radford
General rally on Sunday October 30thfor juniorsand seniors indoors at Bunny Hill Riding School, Costock, LE12 6XN.Times from 11am. Cost £17. Instructor: Sam Humphrey. Organiser: DC
Guided Leisure Ride with no roads on Sunday November 6th for all at Willow Farm, Stanton under Bardon, LE67 9TU at 1pm. Cost £0. Organiser: Jay Wright
Arena Eventingrally on Saturday November 12thfor members confident at jumping 70cm+ atEland Lodge, Newborough Road, Draycott in the Clay, DE6 5HD. Times from 9am,Cost: £17. Instructor: Amelia Payne. Organiser: Kate Radford
General rally on Sunday November 20thfor all at Field House Farm, Stanton Hill, Stanton by Bridge, Melbourne DE73 7NF.Times from 10am. Cost £12. Instructor: Ruth Willamett. Organiser: Sue Sread. Please say if you want to take E test (5-8yr olds) when booking.
General Rally on Saturday November 26th for all at Derby College,Morley, Derby DE7 6DN. Times from 1pm. Cost £15. Instructor: Anna Baxter. Organiser: DC
Show Jumping rally on Saturday December 3rdfor all at Hargate Equestrian Centre, Eggington Road, Hilton DE65 5FJ.Times from 10am. Cost £17. Instructor: Graham Savory. Organiser: Tina Samson
Christmasfun rally Sunday December 18th for all indoors at Derby College, Morley, Derby DE7 6DN. Times from 1pm. Cost £15. Instructor and Organiser: Ruth Willamett
Camp Reunion Rally on Sunday January 8th in the indoor school at Fields Farm, East Road, Wymeswold LE12 6ST. If you have been the camp in 2015 and/or 2016 or are planning to go in 2017 come along to this rally and meet other campers. Cottesmore campers will be invited as well. Times from 10am. Cost £15. Instructors: Jo Holmes-Cole and Gabbi Fanning. Organiser: DC
Dismounted Activities
Achievement/Competition Badges
Achievement badges are pitched between D+ and C standard and are a good stepping stone to the higher tests. Mini achievement badges are for younger members. Competition and introductory badges for Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Mounted Games and Tetrathlon are also available.
Achievement badges9yrs+ approx. mini badges 5yrs+
Competition badges 12yrs+ approx, introductory badges 8yrs+
Competition and Achievement Badges at Field House Farm, Stanton Hill, Stanton by Bridge, Melbourne DE73 7NF on alternate Monday evenings 6 – 7pm starting with achievement badges on September 12th and mini achievement badges on September 19th. Minimum of 5 members per session. Cost £6 per session, cash only. Instructor and Organiser: Ruth Willamett.
Barn Dance Saturday October 8that the Seven Oaks Public House, Stanton by Dale 7 – 11.30pm
Tickets available from Ruth Willamett or Sue Sread
Adults £15
Under 16yrs £10
Family tickets 2 of each£48
Ticket prices include supper
Please support this fund raiser in aid of Air Ambulance.
Summary of activities
Ages taken on the day on the activity
M = Minis 3 - 9yrs
J = Juniors 10 – 15yrs
S = Seniors 16yrs+
LR = lead rein, JO = just off
Date / Activity / Who ForWed Sep 7th / SJ Training starts at Derby College
Mon Sep 12th / Achievement badge training starts /
J
Mon Sep 19th / Mini achievement badges start / MSun Sep 25th / General rally at Diseworth / all
Sat Oct 1st / XC rally at Wymeswold / all except LR & JO
Sat Oct 8th / Barn Dance / all + friends
Sun Oct 9th / Novice XC rally at Aylesford / those jumping XC 60cm or less
Sat Oct 15th / Games Rally at Spondon / M, J
Sun Oct 16th / Dressage training /
all except LR and JO
Sun Oct 23rd / Arena Eventing rally at Willoughby /J, S (jumping 80cm+)
Sun Oct 30th / General rally at Bunny / J, SSun Nov 6th / Dressage training / all except LR and JO
Sun Nov 6th / Leisure Ride at Stanton under Bardon / all
Sat Nov 12th / Arena Eventing rally at Eland Lodge /
those jumping 70cm+
Sun Nov 20th / General rally at Stanton by Bridge +E test / allSat Nov 26th / General rally at Derby College / all
Sat Dec 3rd / SJ rally at Hargate / all
Sun Dec 18th / Christmas Fun rally at Derby College / all
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