FURNESS AND DISTRICT
BRANCH
OF
THE PONY CLUB
PROGRAMME
SPRING / SUMMER
2017
FURNESS AND DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB COMMITTEE
President Phoebe Sharp
District Commissioner Cathy Almond Tel 580486 e-mail
Rosside Farm, Rosside, Ulverston, LA12 7NR
Secretary Sharon Ravenscroft
Membership Secretary Julie Newsham Tel 582244 e-mail
Tethers End, Great Urswick, Near Ulverston, LA12 0SX.
Treasurer Karen Harvey Tel 431105
Health & Safety Officer Mel Roberts
Team Organizers Tetrathlon / Triathlon Lindsey Wiejak Tel 824927
Show jumping Alan Hadwin Tel 07703437339
PPC Games /Quiz /Horse Care Dianne Tyson Tel 467935
Dressage Julie Newsham Tel 582244
Eventing Julie Newsham Tel 582244
Website/Face book Co-ordinator Morgan Pearce
Field Manager Elizabeth Dempster
Other Committee Members - Marian Winder, Claire Robinson, Hannah Cowsill, Emily Cowsill.
OUR SUMMER EVENTS EXPLAINED!!
Mounted rallies (in black)
These are teaching sessions and the backbone of Pony Club activities. You will be put into groups according to age and ability and are taught by qualified instructors starting from 6.00, the lessons usually last about 2 hours (weather permitting). The cost for these rallies is just £5.00 and MUST be booked and paid for at least 1 week in advance so we can book the right number of instructors and sort out appropriate rides.
When attending these rallies, you can wear your PC sweatshirt, shirt, tie, badge, plain jodhpurs, riding boots or jodhpur boots, gloves and a tagged hat (come to the caravan to have your hat tagged before mounting). If the weather is hot instructors may let you remove your sweatshirts but only if you are wearing a long-sleeved shirt. A list will be on the caravan telling you which ride and ring you will be in.
At the start of each rally your instructor will mark you out of 5 for the turnout of your tack, pony and yourself, you also receive 5 points for attending. All these points are added up throughout the season and trophies and rosettes awarded to the members with the most points.
Open Clear Round Jumping (in black)
These are fun evenings where the show jumping and the working hunter courses are set out for you to use. The Jump heights and times are different from last year so please take note.
Show Jumping Ring Lead Rein up to 65cms from 6pm to 7pm, Over 65cms 7pm to 8pm.
Working Hunter Ring Over 65cms 6pm to 7pm, Lead Rein up to 65cms 7pm to 8pm.
The cost is £2.00 per round. Appropriate riding gear must be worn.
Camp (in black)
Every year we hold a Pony Club Camp at Cartmel Race Course, the cost for this is £200.00 with a £20 non-refundable deposit to be paid when booking please note we will NOT accept a booking without this deposit. Instructors are booked early in the year (Feb/March) so we need to know numbers ASAP.
Each day at camp members receive 2 hours ridden instruction in the morning & afternoon plus 1-hour stable management at lunch time. We also have evening entertainment each night. All horse/pony’s and members’ food is included.
This camp is open to all members who are 10 years and over on the date of camp, we occasionally take 9 year olds but this is at the discretion of the committee.
Please make sure you book and pay your deposit by the beginning of April so we can book the appropriate number of instructors.
Please note your horse/pony must be fully vaccinated to come to camp. So, check your passports NOW!!
Mini Camp
We also hold a 1-day mini- camp for those members under 10 years of age, again at Cartmel Race Course, the cost for this is £30.00 with a £10 non-refundable deposit to be paid when booking. During the day members receive 2 hours ridden instruction in the morning & afternoon plus 1-hour stable management at lunch time (lunch for members is included).
Gymkhanas (in green)
We have 2 types of Gymkhanas, Members only & Open. The schedules for these are with your programme. Correct showing gear, i.e. jackets, must be worn for competition (except for games when you can wear your sweatshirts). Entries for classes are taken in the caravan on the day so there is no need to book. Classes are £3.00 each for members. Like rallies points are awarded for individual classes at Open Gymkhanas and total placing for Members Only Gymkhanas, these are added up and trophies awarded on presentation night.
Combined Training (in green)
These are competitions involving a dressage test and a round of show jumping. The schedules for these are with your programme. Entries and payments must be sent to me at least 1 week before the competition. Dressage tests are available from the caravan or on the main PC web site.
Non-Branch Events (in blue)
These are lists of local shows and other branches events that may be of interest to you. Entries are to be done individually.
Area Competitions (in red)
These are team competitions in various disciplines. If you wish to be in a team, please contact the Branch team organisers at the front of your programme who will be able to give you more details and fill in the enclosed form unless you have already done so.
Please note to take part in Area Competitions members MUST attend a minimum of 3 working rallies since 1st July 2016 (camp counts as one rally).
HAT STANDARDS
All hats must be checked and tagged; members will not be allowed to compete without a tagged hat. Hats must have the CE mark and a quality symbol, either BSI Kite mark, the SAI Global symbol or the official Snell label with number.
PAS 015 1998 or 2011 with BSI Kite mark
Snell E2001 with the official Snell label and number
AS/NZS 3838 2003 or 2006
VG1 with BSI Kite mark
ASTM-F1163 2004a with SEI mark
Please come and see me (Cathy) at your first event to have your hat checked and tagged.
There are still some members who have not paid their subscriptions for this year please submit these ASAP to Julie Newsham, Tethers End, Great Urswick, Ulverston, LA12 0SX. These are due on 1st February 2017, after this date you are not covered by pony club insurance so cannot take part in branch events until you have paid your subscriptions. Don’t forget to ask your parents to fill in the Gift Aid Form, money back from HQ for each one completed. If anyone is not sure about this, please ring Julie 582244 for clarification.
Please Note, other events may be added throughout the season, so please keep an eye on our new improved web site, Facebook page and your Emails, so you don’t miss anything.
Even if you have read all this before have a look through please, as there are some changes, usually in bold!!!!!!
NOW FOR THOSE ALL-IMPORTANT DATES
Mark them on your calendar so you don’t miss anything!!
Saturday 1st April Setting up Pony Club Field from 10.00 PLEASE COME AND HELP!!
Thursday 6th April Mounted Night Rally All ages 6.00 Start YOU MUST BOOK 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
Wednesday 12th April Team Show jumping, Heat 5, Osbaldeston, Contact Alan for details
Thursday 13th April Open Clear Round Jumping £2.00 per round
S/J ring up to 65cms W/H ring over 65cms 6.00-7.00
S/J ring over 65cms W/H ring up to 65cms 7.00-8.00
Thursday 20th April Mounted Night Rally All ages 6.00 Start YOU MUST BOOK 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
Sunday 30th April SPRING FUN OPEN GYMKHANA 9.30 START See enclosed Schedule
Thursday 27th April Open Clear Round Jumping £2.00 per round
S/J ring up to 65cms W/H ring over 65cms 6.00-7.00
S/J ring over 65cms W/H ring up to 65cms 7.00-8.00
Thursday 4th May Mounted Night Rally All ages 6.00 Start YOU MUST BOOK 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
Saturday 6th May Members Only Gymkhana Dots Cup Day 9.30 START See enclosed Schedule
Thursday 11th May Open Clear Round Jumping £2.00 per round
S/J ring up to 65cms W/H ring over 65cms 6.00-7.00
S/J ring over 65cms W/H ring up to 65cms 7.00-8.00
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May Tetrathlon & Hunter Trials, Oxenholme Branch of The Pony Club
Thursday 18th May Mounted Night Rally All ages 6.00 Start YOU MUST BOOK 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
Sunday 21st May – Area 4 Prince Philip Cup Games If interested in being in a team contact Diane
Thursday 25th May Open Clear Round Jumping £2.00 per round
S/J ring up to 65cms W/H ring over 65cms 6.00-7.00
S/J ring over 65cms W/H ring up to 65cms 7.00-8.00
Sunday 28th May OPEN GYMKHANA 9.30 START See enclosed Schedule
Thursday 1st June Mounted Night Rally All ages 6.00 Start YOU MUST BOOK 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
Thursday 8th June Open Clear Round Jumping £2.00 per round
S/J ring up to 65cms W/H ring over 65cms 6.00-7.00
S/J ring over 65cms W/H ring up to 65cms 7.00-8.00
Saturday 10th June Combined Training from 10.00 See enclosed Schedule
Thursday 16th June Mounted Night Rally All ages 6.00 Start YOU MUST BOOK 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
Saturday 17th June Cumberland County Show Carlisle Racecourse.
Sunday 18th June Area 4 Horse & Pony Care Competition Beaumont Grange, Lancs, if interested in being in a team contact Diane
Thursday 22nd June Open Clear Round Jumping £2.00 per round
S/J ring up to 65cms W/H ring over 65cms 6.00-7.00
S/J ring over 65cms W/H ring up to 65cms 7.00-8.00
Friday 23th June Camp meeting Pennington Village Hall 7.00pm If you are coming to camp it is IMPORTANT that you attend this meeting.
Sunday 25th June OPEN GYMKHANA, 9.30 START See enclosed Schedule
Thursday 29th June Mounted Night Rally All ages 6.00 Start YOU MUST BOOK 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
Saturday 1st July– Area 4/5 Eventing including Grassroots, Somerford Park. If interested in being in a team, contact Julie
Saturday 1st July Combined Training from 10.00 See enclosed Schedule
Thursday 6th July Open Clear Round Jumping £2.00 per round
S/J ring up to 65cms W/H ring over 65cms 6.00-7.00
S/J ring over 65cms W/H ring up to 65cms 7.00-8.00
Saturday 8th July Members only Gymkhana 9.30 START. See enclosed Schedule
Sat/Sun 8th/9th July Area 4 Tetrathlon
Thursday 13th July Mounted Night Rally All ages 6.00 Start YOU MUST BOOK 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
Sunday 16th July OPEN GYMKHANA 9.30 START
Thursday 20th July Open Clear Round Jumping £2.00 per round
S/J ring up to 65cms W/H ring over 65cms 6.00-7.00
S/J ring over 65cms W/H ring up to 65cms 7.00-8.00
Saturday 22nd July Area 4 Dressage, Haydock. If interested in being in a team, contact Julie
Sunday 23rd July Area 4 Show jumping, Oxenholme If interested in being in a team Contact Alan
Wednesday 26th July North Lonsdale Agricultural show, Urswick
Thursday 27th July to Monday 31stthJuly, Camp, Cartmel Racecourse
Sunday 30th July Mini Camp. Cartmel Racecourse
Wednesday 2nd August Cartmel Agricultural Society Show, Cartmel Racecourse
Thursday 3rd August Mounted Night Rally All ages 6.00 Start YOU MUST BOOK 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
Saturday 5th August Members Only Gymkhana 9.30 START SASH DAY
Tuesday 8th August Lunesdale Show
Thursday 10th August Open Clear Round Jumping £2.00 per round
S/J ring up to 65cms W/H ring over 65cms 6.00-7.00
S/J ring over 65cms W/H ring up to 65cms 7.00-8.00
Saturday 12th August Combined Training from 10.00 See enclosed Schedule
Tuesday 15th August Hawkshead Show
Thursday 17th August Mounted Night Rally All ages 6.00 Start YOU MUST BOOK 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
18th-22nd August Pony club championships
Saturday 19th August FUN PICNIC RIDE though there is no cost Please book for this event so we have an idea of numbers.
Thursday 24th August Open Clear Round Jumping £2.00 per round
S/J ring up to 65cms W/H ring over 65cms 6.00-7.00
S/J ring over 65cms W/H ring up to 65cms 7.00-8.00
Saturday 26th August Millom and Broughton Show
Sunday 27th August OPEN GYMKHANA 9.30 START
Thursday 31st August Mounted Night Rally All ages 6.00 Start YOU MUST BOOK 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE
Saturday 2nd September Lowick Show
Sunday 3rd September ODE & Hunter Trials Oxenholme
Thursday 7th September Open Clear Round Jumping £2.00 per round
S/J ring up to 65cms W/H ring over 65cms 6.00-7.00
S/J ring over 65cms W/H ring up to 65cms 7.00-8.00
Saturday 9th September Members Only Gymkhana 9.30 START
Thursday 14th September Westmorland County Show
Saturday 16th September Combined Training from 10.00 See enclosed Schedule
Sunday 17th September Witherslack Show
Saturday 23rd September OPEN GYMKHANA 9.30 START
Sunday 24th September RDA Sponsored Ride
BLACK Branch Rallies & other non-competitive events
GREEN Branch Gymkhana & Combined Training
BLUE Events not held by the branch
RED Pony Club Area Competitions and Finals
PLEASE NOTE ALL BRANCH ACTIVITIES ARE HELD ON THE PONY CLUB FIELD, BARDSEA
Members Information
Lead Rein Rule
Members that are 7 years and under are considered to be lead rein riders and are eligible for lead rein points at all events. Depending on the standard of the riding of a member they may ride at a rally off the lead rein if the instructor deems it appropriate.
At competitions, gymkhanas & combined training, if a 7 & under rider & pony combination is declared off lead rein they must continue off lead rein for the rest of the season and all gain 12 & under points, except for non-competitive classes.
Members may declare one pony off lead rein and another pony on lead rein if appropriate.
I hope that clears up any misunderstandings. If you have any queries, contact me (Cathy).
Area and Inter-Branch Teams
If you wish to take part in any Area and/or inter-branch teams please contact the team trainers ASAP so they can let you know dates, times, venues and any available training. The committee has decided that the club will continue to pay all entry fees for these events. However, a £10.00 deposit in the form of an undated cheque or cash must be given to the trainer or Cathy before entries are sent off. This will be refunded when you attend the competition. If you do not turn up to the event your deposit will not be refunded.
N.B. Points are totalled from OPEN Gymkhanas and trophies given out at end of season prize-giving (rosettes for reserve and champion only). Separate points are awarded for Members Only Gymkhanas, Combined Training and Rallies. Please ensure you return all trophies for the Dots Cup Day and Prize Giving in plenty of time. All trophies should have labels on the bottom depicting to which cup day they belong.