On Todays E-news
· 2017 Camp
· WCPC and Dogs
· Horse Box & Trailer Recovery
· Pony Racing Taster Morning
· Pony Racing Badge (Area 12)
· Events and Competitions
· Ponies for Sale, Loan or Wanted
2017 Camp
It’s that time of year when you can apply for your children's place at camp, drum roll please. The absolute best week of the year!!!
Whaddon Chase 2017 Camp takes place at Milton Keynes Equestrian Centre, Hanslope, MK19 7HQ from 17 - 21 August. (minis 19-21). It is open to all wcpc members who have attended a minimum of three rallies with their camp pony prior to camp. All ages, all abilities catered for. Payment can be in full or by 5 monthly installments, cheques payable to Whaddon Chase PC, c/o Ailsa Knightley, 38b High Street South, Stewkley, Beds, LU7 0HR, or BACS (Natwest, sort, 60 04 09, account 85543039).
Mini and junior children go home each tea time, ponies can stay or go home, seniors stay with their horses or ponies. The price includes all catering, instruction and accommodation for horses and ponies. There are albums of pictures from 2016 on our Facebook. Any questions please don't hesitate to contact Alison or Ailsa.
Look forward to seeing you all there, it’s going to be better than ever!!!!!!!!
Please see the website for the application form. http://branches.pcuk.org/whaddon/wcpc-camp-2017/
WCPC and Dogs
At our Branch Committee Meeting this week we discussed the success of our no dogs policy at Camp 2016 and how we could incorporate that success across all our PC activities. Many of the venues we use already have a no dogs policy and at the recent Area 12 DC meeting we were encouraged to consider the implications of having dogs at Pony Club Activities. Following a lengthy discussion atour Committee Meeting we have decided to implement a NO Dogs Policy across all our activities throughout the year. Please leave your dogs at home. We don't anticipate that this will cause any inconvenience to our members and it will leave the children free to concentrate on their activities. We thank you for your cooperation on this matter.
Whaddon Chase Pony Club Committee
Horsebox & Trailer Recover
HorseBox and Trailer Recovery -Fund Raising Opportunity
For anyone who owns a Horsebox or Trailer, you'll know how important having adequate breakdown cover can be.
Equine Rescue Services is offering all Hunts and Pony Clubs the opportunity to become agents for one of our products and earn an attractive commission both in the current year and in future years. This should provide a recurring source of income for the future. For each policy taken out by a Whaddon Chase member, we will receive £35. This money will go towardssubsidisingthings like our Camp and Rallies. For more information please see their websitewww.equinerescue.co.uk. To take out a policy, please fill out one of the applications below and don't forget to say that you are from Whaddon Chase Pony Club - quoting referenceAG632
Trailer Recovery Whaddon Chase
Horsebox Recovery Application Whaddon Chase
“Equicar”covers both your car and horse trailer,regardless of whether or not the trailer is attached.And if the vehicle cannot be repaired, fresh transport will be sent to take your horse(s) home.
** Please note, neither the Pony Club or Whaddon Chase endorse this product, we are simply providing details for you to consider***.
Pony Racing Taster Morning
“COME AND GET THE BUZZ FOR PONY RACING ‘ at CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE on FRIDAY 14th APRIL 2017
TASTER MORNING STARTS AT 11.00 AM
FOLLOWED BY PONY CLUB PONY RACING STARTING AT 1.30PM
For more information about pony racing, don’t forget you can contact Rachel and Rosie Tompkins from Whaddon Chase who take part in Pony Racing.
This is a chance to find out more about pony racing:
· Have a go on an equicisor with a qualified instructor
· Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Cheltenham Weighing room
· Find out what you need to do to get pony racing
This is for everyone – even if you are riding on the day you can still have a go on the equicisor to help perfect your technique!
The morning is free but places must be booked in advance
Apply to Clarissa Daly: or find us on Facebook at Pony Racing Authority or Twitter @gbponyracing www.ponyracingauthority.co.uk
Area 12 Pony Racing Badge
We are holding a Pony Racing Badge Rally on Wednesday 19th April, 2 – 4pm at Mr & Mrs Walkers – Withcote, Launde Road,Oakham LE15 8DS
Members will receive instruction from (Kelly Morgan), leading lady point to point rider. They will be able to develop their racing technique on an equicisor, followed by practice on the gallops with their ponies!
Cost - £15- Booking online on the Fernie Pony Club Website, Closing date 12th April 2017. This rally will also count towards qualification for Pony Club Pony Racing. There will be a fantastic opportunity for members to try pony racing at the Fernie Point to Point at Dingley on 7th May and the Melton Hunt Club Point to Point at Garthorpe on 21st May and the Fitzwilliam at Dingley 27th May. Further details will be available at the rally. Meanwhile, if you have any queries, please contact Jane Skinner (FHPC) 07814 712914 or Anna Saunders, Midlands Area Secretary at-
Events & Competitions
26th March - Area Horse & Pony Care - Bryerley Springs
1st/2nd April - Dengie National Finals and PC Quiz Championships - Addington
9th April - Bicester Hunter Trials - Bignall Park170409 BW Hunter Trials
9th & 22nd Apr - OBH Tetrathlon - Rosehill ride on the 9th & Triathlon at Chesham on 22nd170409 OBHC Tet Tri Schedule
9th April - OBH Hunter Trials - Rosehill Equestrian -170409 OBHC Hunter Trial
14th April - Pony Racing taster - Cheltenahm Race Course
17th April - Grafton Hunt - Open Hunter Trials - Plum Park -170417 GH Open Hunter Trail
19th April - Area 12 Pony Racing Badge - Oakham
29th & 30th April - Fitzwilliam Tetrathlon & Triathlon - Oundle
30th April - Woodland Hunt My First ODE - Henley On Thames -170430 Woodland Hunt ODE
7th May - Moreton Morrel Riding Club Horse Trials - L & S Eventing -170507 MMRC Horse Trials
13th & 14th May - Puckeridge Tetrathlon & Triathlon (especially good for mini competitors) Cambridgeshire
14th May - Vale of Aylesbury Eventer Challenge, Quainton
3rd & 4th June - Junior Regional Tetrathlon Championships (teams with Central England)
3rd June - SOH Open Horse Trials - Henley on Thames -170603 SOH Open Horse Trials
10th June - Grassroots Showjumping - Middlegrove Farm
24th June - Area Showjumping - Addington
2nd July - Area DressageandPrix Caprilli - Thame Show Ground
8th & 9th July - Area 12 Tetrathlon - Ettington & Thame
16th July - Area Eventing - Offchurch Bury
3rd-4th Aug - SOHC Advanced Camp
5th/7th Aug - Polo Championships
10th-13th Aug - Tetrathlon Champs
3rd September - Whaddon Chase Endurance Ride at Milton Keynes
8th & 9th Sept - Heythrop Tetrathlon, Stow on the Wold
9th & 10th Sept - Whaddon Chase Hunter Trial and Tet ride at Plum Park on 9th, Triathlon at Stantonbury on 10th
7th & 8th Oct - OBHC Arena Tetrathlon at Quainton & TBC
24th Oct - Whaddon Chase Show Jumping & Dressage - Addington
Horses Ponies For Sale/Loan or Wanted
WANTED: Experienced and loving home waiting
- 14:3 to 15:3hh (gelding if poss)
- all-rounder; keen to do pony club, dressage, sj, hacking and schooling
-forward going but not silly which we can enjoy taking out and about and having fun with
- ideally looking to loan but would consider buying
If anybody can help that would be brilliant!
Please contact Sue 07973 927118
WANTED:
Looking for a super safe 2nd horse around 13hh, for Pony Club activities.
Please contact Patrick 07802 737613
WANTED: We are looking for a TRUE first ridden (off lead rein) for our 6yo who loves jumping, pony club, hacking, schooling! Needs to be local to MILTON KEYNES up to one hours travel ideally!We need a pony she can jump on and have fun with but with all the usual stuff good on the ground, a bit of speed is ok but they must have good brakes etc and be happy to be ridden alone or in company and no younger than 8-10years old, well schooled, ideally barefoot and must live out 24/7. Our daughter has lost a lot of confidence lately so we need something to bring the fun back in but also that has a bit of go when she is ready again. Must be open to vetting and trial rides to ensure the right fit for pony and rider. Prefer to buy but would consider loan. Good budget for the right pony!|Please contact Kerry on 07951920158.
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