Hall Farm, Neenton,

Bridgnorth, WV16 6RL

13th March 2018

Dear Member

Hopefully the worst of the weather is behind us now and we can look forward to a new fun-filled season with our four-legged friends.

Despite the odd weather-related cancellation, attendance at recent events has been very good, and many of you have already been out competing on behalf of our branch with fab results – so well done to you all.

The Area competitions will soon be upon us so if you wish to be considered to compete on a Wheatland team and haven’t already put your name down please contact me by 31st March. Further information and dates can be found on our branch website, and please make sure you have read the relevant rulebooks (all available online) and are suitably rallied up and eligible.

We have many members wishing to take their next test this year - again, if your name isn’t already down, please contact me.

The new programme follows and camp letters are attached. Camp will be at Bow House near Bishops Castle - 22nd July – 26th July for seniors and 27th July – 29th July for juniors.

Our main fund raiser this year is the showjumping at Rodbaston on Friday 6th April - entries to Vicky by 29th March latest please. Any offers of help, or indeed any other ideas for raising funds, will be gratefully received!

We look forward to seeing you all very soon

With very best wishes to you all

DC Dawn xx

Pony Club is a registered charity with the branch being run by volunteers who all give up their valuable time for the benefit of the club and its members. Please be appreciative of the immense amount of time this takes up and whereas you can be assured that we are all doing our very best, many hands do make light work and if anyone feels they have something they could bring to the club, or to the committee, please do get in touch.

Rally Bookings

Rallies are planned carefully around the numbers of riders wanting to attend with instructors and venues booked accordingly.

Therefore please book in at least 3 days before rallies – via rally bookings tab on branch website - and ensure payment is made at time of booking (preferred method is by BACS)

Late bookings will only be accepted if spaces are available otherwise you will have to go onto a waiting list.

Likewise, if you need to cancel, please give as much notice as possible. Refunds will only be issued if sufficient notice is given &/or your space can be filled.

Dress Code

Please adhere to the Pony Club rally dress code and ensure you and your pony are suitably turned out at all Pony Club events.

Dress code for rallies – as per pony club year book - suitable hat, correctly tagged, to be worn at all times when mounted. Dark coloured plain hat cover (black preferred) – suitable plain shirt, pony club tie – branch sweatshirt or tweed jacket – plain jodphurs in white, beige or cream - riding boots in brown or black with matching jodhpur clips or chaps (please ensure stirrups are correct size) – long hair tied back and secured neatly in a hairnet.

Long sleeves (cross country colours allowed) and a Body Protector to current standard MUST be worn for cross country or racing – and no fixed peaks for cross country, racing or mounted games (these rules apply to rallies, training &/or competitions).

Dress Code for competitions – as per relevant rule books

Absolutely no Hoodies, jewellery or bling – and hairnets must be worn if you have long hair!

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Reply Slip – please email to or post to Dawn Moreton, Hall Farm, Neenton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 6RL - thanks

I would like to be considered for the following competitions & tests:

Rider/pony name / Area Competitition/Test / Level you wish to compete at

Spring programme 2018

Date / What / Who / Where / When / Cost
17th March
Saturday / Shoot Training / Jim Quinlan / Upper Overton Farm, Near Middleton Scriven, WV16 6AG / 3:00pm / £10
24th March
Saturday / Dressage Rally / Theresa Szostek / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 10:00am / £10
25th March
Sunday / Mounted Games Training / Emily Brick / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 12.30 / £2
3rd April
Tuesday / Easter Fun / Abby Lloyd / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 10:00am / £10
7th April
Saturday / Show Jumping Rally – suitable for all / Jon Rogers / Apley Arena, Harrington
TF11 9DR / TBC / £10
7th April
Saturday / Shoot Practice – suitable for all / Vicky Morris / Upper Overton Farm, Near Middleton Scriven, WV16 6AG / 2:00pm / £2
10th April Tuesday / B test training (ridden) / Sylvia Farmer / Apley Arena, Harrington
TF11 9DR / 10.30am / £10
12th April Thursday / B test training (ridden) / Sylvia Farmer / Apley Arena, Harrington
TF11 9DR / 10.30am / £10
15th April
Sunday / Dressage Rally – suitable for all / Theresa Szostek / Applecross Equestrian
Alveley WV15 6NB / 10:00am / £10
15th April
Sunday / Show Jumping Rally – suitable for all / Hannah Jackson / Applecross Equestrian
Alveley WV15 6NB / 10:00am / £10
18th April
Wednesday / Shoot Training / Jim Quinlan / Upper Overton Farm, Near Middleton Scriven, WV16 6AG / 6:00pm / £10
28th April
Saturday / Shoot Practice – suitable for all / Vicky Morris / Upper Overton Farm, Near Middleton Scriven, WV16 6AG / 2:00pm / £2
29th April
Sunday / XC tetrathlon and event area training 1 1/2hrs Jumping 80+ cm. / Hannah Jackson / Sapey XC, Wolferlow, Bromyard, HR7 4QA / 12:00pm / £37.50
6th May
Sunday / Dressage Rally – suitable for all / Theresa Szostek / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 10:00am / £10
12th May
Saturday / XC Rally 1hr – suitable for all / Abby Lloyd / Lincomb Equestrian, Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9RB / 11:00am / £20
13th May
Sunday / Working Rally – suitable for all / Abby Lloyd / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 10:00am / £10
19th May
Saturday / Shoot Training / Jim Quinlan / Upper Overton Farm, Near Middleton Scriven, WV16 6AG / 2:00pm / £10
26th May
Saturday / Show Jumping Rally – suitable for all / Hannah Jackson / Applecross Equestrian
Alveley WV15 6NB / 10:00am / £10
26th May
Saturday / Dressage Rally – suitable for all / Kelly Brookes / Applecross Equestrian
Alveley WV15 6NB / 10:00am / £10
31st May
Thursday / Mini Whit Fun Ride / Caroline Williamson / Apley Arena, Harrington
TF11 9DR / 10:00am / £5
2nd June
Saturday / Dressage Rally – suitable for all / Theresa / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 10:00am / £10
6th June
Wednesday / Show Jumping area training on grass jumping 80+ cm / Jon Rogers / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 5:00pm / £10
7th June
Thursday / C, C+ Training – Stable Management – dismounted / Kelly Brookes / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 5:00pm / £5
13th June
Wednesday / XC tetrathlon and event area training 1 1/2hrs Jumping 80+ cm. / Jon Rogers / Berriewood Ryton, Dorrington, Shrewsbury SY5 7NN / 6:00pm / £25
14th June
Thursday / C, C+ Training – Stable Management - dismounted / Kelly Brookes / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 5:00pm / £5
17th June
Saturday / XC Rally 1hr – suitable for all / Kelly Brookes / Lincomb Equestrian, Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9RB / 11:00 / £20
20th June
Wednesday / Show Jumping area training on grass jumping 80+ cm / Jon Rogers / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 5:00pm / £10
21st June
Thursday / C, C+ Training – Stable Management - dismounted / Kelly Brookes / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 5:00pm / £5
23rd June
Saturday / Working Rally – suitable for all / Abby Lloyd / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 10:00am / £10
28th June
Thursday / C, C+ Training – Stable Management - dismounted / Kelly Brookes / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 5:00pm / £5
1st July
Sunday / C & C+ Test / Patsy Pyke / Applecross Equestrian
Alveley WV15 6NB / 10:00am / TBC
5th July
Thursday / D & D+ Test training – Stable Management - dismounted / Kelly Brookes / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 5:00pm / £5
12th July
Thursday / D & D+ Test training – Stable Management - dismounted / Kelly Brookes / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 5:00pm / £5
19th July
Thursday / D & D+ Test training – Stable Management - dismounted / Kelly Brookes / Hurst Farm Morville Bridgnorth WV16 4TF / 5:00pm / £5
TBC / D & D+ test
TBC / Achievement Badge Sessions (dismounted) / Please keep an eye on our facebook page for further details

More B test training dates coming soon – top up dates– 10 April (Ettington), 25 July (Hollyfast), 2 August (Prescott), 3 August (Ettington) and 4 August (Berriewood) - B test dates – 22 April (Ettington), 22 August (Ettington), 30 August (Berriewood) and 13 Oct (Ettington)

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MORE DATES COMING SOON – PLEASE KEEP CHECKING OUR BRANCH WEBSITE AND OUR ‘MEMBERS ONLY’ FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Wheatland Hunt Branch of the Pony Club website can be found at

Facebook page (closed group – members only) -

WHEN ATTENDING ANY CLUB EVENTS, SHOWS ETC - PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PICK UP ALL HORSE DROPPINGS AND RUBBISH AND LEAVE THE AREA CLEAN AND TIDY