HONARY DISTRICT COMMISSIONER
Mrs. Suzanne Turner, Inge Cottage, Doveleys, Denstone, ST14 5BY. Tel: 01889 590825/07870755302/
HONARY ASSISTANT COMMISSIONERS
Mrs. Jane Rockingham, Jasmine Cottage, Hillcliff Lane, Turnditch, Belper DE56 2EA Tel: 07794337716/
Mrs. Ros O’Driscoll, Old Covert Farm, Mugginton Lane End, Ashbourne, DE6 4PP Tel: 07796666111/
Mrs. Rosie Walker, Mercaston Lane Farm, Intakes Lane, Turnditch, Belper, DE56 2LU Tel: 01773 550514
HONARY SECRETARY
Ms. Cheryl Jones, Yew Tree Farm, Forest Road, Dunstall, Burton Tel: 01283 716795/07977217366
HONARY TREASURER
Mrs. Helen Walker-Foss, Mercaston Lane Farm, Intakes Lane, Turnditch, Belper, DE56 2LU
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MAY PROGRAMME 2016
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
The subscription for 2016 will be £70.00 per individual Member. Families, where there are three or more children of the family living at the same permanent address, and being Members of the same Branch, will pay a family subscription of £175.00, irrespective of the number of children in the family. This is an increase on the 2015 subscription as a result of increased support, courses and training from Stoneleigh to our Members and Volunteers. Please could I remind you that the Membership Year runs from 1st February 2016 to 31st January 2017.Both Membership and insurance cover will automatically terminate if the subscription is not paid by 29th February 2016. Also, Members who have not renewed by February 29th will not be able to compete in Pony Club competitions at Area level or above. Renewal forms can be downloaded from our website and should be sent to Valerie Brown at Keepers Lodge, Kingstanding, Needwood, Burton on Trent DE13 9PE. GIFT AID add £14.10 per member, a proportion of which goes to the Branch, which we can deduct before payment the Capitation to Headquarters (as no cost to you) - which as you can see, adds considerably to the Branch’s finances if everyone who pays tax fills in this bit of the form. When you have paid your subscription you will be sent your membership card.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES30th April 2016 Rufford Pony Club Team Show Jumping at Collingham 8th May 2016 Cottesmore Pony Club Team Show Jumping 15th May 2016 South Notts Pony Club outdoor Arena Eventing Tues 31st MayHICKSTEAD QUALIFIER AND SHOW JUMPING– Belvoir 26 June 2016 South Notts Team Show Jumping
24th July 2016 – behind the scenes at Uttoxeter Race course. Fun race day for all the family and the opportunity to ride a mechanical horse. Put the date in your diary for a great family day out. More details to follow.
Thurs 4th August– HICKSTEAD SJ FINAL
PLEASE VISIT http://branches.pcuk.org/area6/branch-events-schedules/ FOR ALL THE EVENTS COMING UP IN OUR AREA. AREA 5 AND 7 ALSO ARE NOT TOO FAR TO TRAVEL IF YOU WISH TO SEE THEIR CALENDARS FOR EVENTS
CHESHIRE HUNT NORTH BEGINNERS ONE DAY EVENT SATURDAY 4TH JUNESmallwood Livery Centre
EAST CHESHIRE HUNT ONE DAY EVENT 2ND JULY 2016 SOMERFORD PARK
PLEASE SEE THE PCUK WEBSITE FOR THE NEW GRASSROOTS COMPETITION FOR DRESSAGE AND SHOW JUMPING
http://www.pcuk.org/index.php/disciplines/dressage/dressage_competitions_and_events/new_-_grassroots_competition/
http://www.pcuk.org/index.php/disciplines/show_jumping/show_jumpingshowjumping_competitions_and_events/new_-_grassroots_competition/
AREA COMPETITIONS
Sun 22nd May 2016– AREA MOUNTED GAMES - Barlow
Wed 1st June 2016– AREA H & PC – S. Trent
Sat 2nd July 2016– MOUNTED GAMES CENTRAL ZONE FINAL – Warks College, Morton Morrell
Sun 3rd July 2016– AREA DRESSAGE – Rufford at Thoresby Hall
Sun 17th July 2016 -AREA SHOW JUMPING – Cottesmoreat Flitteris Park
Sat 23rd & Sun 24th July 2016– AREA EVENTING – Belvoir at Buckminster
Sat 30th & Sun 31st July 2016– NFU MUTUAL AREA TETRATHLON – Quorn
Fri 5th – Sun 7th August 2016– EL REMANSO POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS – Cowdray Park Polo Club
Thurs 11th – Sun 14th August 2016– NFU MUTUAL TETRATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS – Bishop Burton College
Fri 19th – Tues 23rd August 2016– WETHERBY PRIVATE BANKING PONY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS – Cholmondeley Castle
TEAM MANAGERS
Senior Show Jumping: Ros O’Driscoll 07796666111
Senior and Intermediate Eventing: Caroline Thornton 07967002310
Novice and Junior Eventing: Fiona Roobottom 01283 713340 / 07817 837398
Level 1 and 2 Eventing: Sarah Gordon 01283 791755/ 07751 426280
Mounted Games: Jaide Meyrick 07708 943808
Senior Horse and Pony Care: Suzanne Turner 07870755302
Junior Horse and Pony Care: Georgie Rockingham 07794145567
Junior Dressage: Liz Ovenden: 01332 835438
Senior Dressage: Jane Rockingham: 07794337716
Endurance Team: Emma Conway Johnson
Tetrathlon Team: Sarah Mead 01335347079/07870029320
Test Coordinator: Caroline Thornton 07967002310
Badge Cordinator: Alex Clarke Hunting information: Cheryl Jones Tel: 01283716795/07977217366 Merchandise: Jane Henry on 07811 123185 or
Level 1 and 2 Eventing: Sarah Gordon 01283 791755/ 07751 426280
Anyone interested in competing in Level 1 & 2 pony club events and would like guidance or support on what events are on and which are nice events please contact Sarah Gordon
Sarah would also love to hear how you are going on, good or bad, so we can all support each other.
MEYNELL CAMPS FOR 2016 (see end of programme for booking forms)
JUNIOR AND MINI CAMP
Junior Camp date for next year is Saturday 6th– Wednesday 10thAugust 2016 at Old Hall Dunstall. Thisyear we are lucky enough to use the facilities at Dunstall by kind permission of Mr& Mrs Simon Clark. Junior camp is where we learn to enjoy our ponies, meet new friends and have oodles of fun!!As usual there will be a variety of riding and an opportunity to take badges and tests throughout the week. It is our aim to provide a 5 day experience with qualified and knowledgeable coaches who will ensure that your child will have a terrific time in a safe and friendly environment.
The week will consist of basic flatwork ,show jumping and cross country and depending on the weather and time the week may include triathlon shooting, mounted games ,picnic ride, polo and squadron jumping.
Should you require any further information please ring Rachael on 01629 534711 or 07879892189.
Entries with the deposit should be sent using the Junior camp 2016 Indemnity form to Rachael Pugh-Lewis by 31st May please. This can be found at the end of the programme
Mini-camp will take alongside for 4 days. 6TH 7TH 8TH 9TH AUGUST organised by Jill Wliamson 07788 423 171 This Camp is for both lead rein and novice members. The cost will be £75.00 per child. This will include three days of tuition and one day of competition.This year we are running four full days to enable the children involved to get more from the experience. During their time at camp the children will have the opportunity to do all the things the older more experienced children do but at a suitable level for each individual combination of child and pony including learning to care for their ponies and ride in a safe and friendly environment whilst having fun and making friends. The rides are planned so that all the children can attain a real sense of confidence and achievement with lots of prizes and rosettes available on competition day. If you would like more information or advice please give Jill a call.
SENIOR CAMP will take place from Saturday 30th July to Thursday 4th August 2016 at Eland Lodge
Senior Camp, Eland Lodge, Saturday 30th July - Thursday 4th August 2016
All plans are now in place for what we hope will be a great camp. We already have quite a few members attending and are looking forward to receiving lots more over the next few weeks but getting your entries in as early as posssible will really help us to finalse groups and rides etc. Forms for camp can be found on the Camp tab on the website.
For those who have not attended Senior Camp before, Riders and Horses will arrive in camp on Saturday evening and the first day of tuition will be Sunday. We will hold a One Day Event on Thursday, but for those members not wanting to to do the XC we will hold a Combined Training class.
We will also be offering "taster days" again for those members who are eligible to attend Senior Camp in 2017. This can be anywhere between one day and three, and the option may be available to take part in competition day. Taster members will not be allowed to stay overnight.
The cost of these will be £50.00 per day, this will include lunch; supper can be arranged if required. If there is a spare stable, and you wish your pony to be accommodated overnight, this can be arranged for an extra £10.00 per night. Please complete the Taster Day Form below.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact me on 01543 472367 or 07800644203 I will try to help.
Lesley
NEW HAT AND BODY PROTECTOR RULES
Hats
From the 1st January 2106 the hat standard BS EN 1384 has been removed as an accepted hat standard.
Please bear this in mind when buying new riding hats.
Accepted hat standards:
PAS 015:1998 or 2011* with BSI Kitemark
VG1 with BSI Kitemark
Snell E2001* with the official Snell label and number
ASTM-F1163 2004a with the SEI mark
AS/NZS 3838 1998, 2003 or 2006
NOCSAE certificate Polo ONLY
The Pony Club will accept the new red BE hat tags, so if Members have BE red tagged hats, they will not need tagging with a white Pony Club hat tag.
Hats with peaks are not permitted in cross-country riding including Eventing, Tetrathlon, Horse Trials and also Pony Racing and Mounted Games. Please note that a jockey skull cap must be worn, with no fixed peak, peak type extensions or noticeable protuberances above the eyes or to the front and should have an even round or elliptical shape with a smooth or slightly abrasive surface.
Body protectors used in Cross Country or Pony Racing must be BETA Level 3 standard 2009. These have a purple BETA tag on them.
PLEASE CHECK THAT YOUR BODY PROTECTOR HAS THIS TAG ON IT. IF YOU ATTEND HORSE TRIALS OR HUNTER TRIALS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPETE UNLESS YOU HAVE A BODY PRTECTOR TO THIS STANDARD OR HIGHER.
AREA COMPETITIONS & CHAMPIONSHIPS DRESSAGE TESTS FOR 2016
DRESSAGE
Novice
The Pony Club Novice Dressage Test 2009
The Pony Club Novice Dressage Championship Test 2012
Intermediate
The Pony Club Intermediate Dressage Test 2013
The Pony Club Intermediate Dressage Championship Test 2014
Open
The Pony Club Open Dressage Test 2015
The Pony Club Open Dressage Championship Test 2014
EVENTING
Novice
The Pony Club Novice Eventing Test 2013
The Pony Club Novice Eventing Championship Test 2015
Intermediate
The Pony Club Intermediate Eventing Test 2015
The Pony Club Intermediate Eventing Championship Test 2013
Open
The Pony Club Open Eventing Test 2010
The Pony Club Open Eventing Championship Test 2015
PONY CLUB TESTS
E, D AND D+ TESTS
Please contact Caroline Thornton if you are interested on 07967002310
C, C+ AND B TEST TRAINING
C TEST -dismounted training dates to be at Chesby Bank Barn until the more central location at Suzanne's has had renovation work completed.
VENUE : Chebsey Bank Barn, School Lane, Lower Leigh, Staffordshire, ST10 4SS
ORGANISER: Caroline Thornton07967 002310/ Email:
INSTRUCTOR: Caroline Thornton
COST : £5.00 per person
DATES : tbc
C+ Training – to commence after Easter holidays with a possible test date towards July. Please contact Caroline Thornton 07967002310 / to put your name down and training will be published at a later date.
C Test Training – Dismounted training dates for C Test. Training is advised but not compulsory. Please arrive dressed to work around horses and bring a notebook and pen.
B Test Assessment – Please put your name down if you would like to do this PC test. It can count as part of BHS stages and can help towards University entrance.
VENUE: Chebsey Bank Barn, Lower Leigh, Uttoxeter, ST10 4PY ORGANISER: Caroline Thornton, 07967002310,
INSTRUCTOR: Caroline Thornton COST: £20.00 DATES: 17th August and 22nd October
Please send rally replies and cheques payable to MHPC to: Caroline Thornton, Chesbey Bank Barn, Lower Leigh, Uttoxeter ST10 4PY
****B test assessment dates are 17th August 2016 and 22nd October 2016****
Please put your name down if you would like to do this PC test. It can count as part of BHS stages
and can help university entrances.
A/H
Please contact Caroline Thornton if you are interested on 07967002310
SHOW JUMPING TEAMS
BELVOIR HUNT PONY CLUB SHOW JUMPING AT ARENA UK ON 31ST MAY
RING 1 COMMENCING 9.00 am
CLASS 1 SMALL OPEN: 1.05 m: TEAMS OF FOUR RIDERS, UNDER 25 yrs
CLASS 2 OPEN: HICKSTEAD QUALIFIER
RING 2 COMMENCING 9.00 am
CLASS 3 OPEN: 80 cms: TEAMS OF FOUR RIDERS
CLASS 4 OPEN: 90 cms: TEAMS OF FOUR RIDERS
RING 3 COMMENCING 9.00 am
CLASS 5 10 YEARS & UNDER NOVICE: 65 cms: TEAMS OF FOUR RIDERS.
CLASS 6 14 YEARS & UNDER NOVICE: 75 cms: TEAMS OF FOUR RIDERS.
Riders in this ring may not compete in any other ring. Combinations cannot have competed in any Area Competition at ANY level (Open, Intermediate or Novice Challenge) or BSJA competitions.
AGES AS FROM 1ST JANUARY 2016. TEAMS OF FOUR RIDERS WITH THE BEST THREE SCORES TO COUNT. TWO ROUNDS WILL BE JUMPED WITH THE SECOND ROUND BEING OVER SHORTENED COURSE AND TIMED. TEAMS WILL JUMP AS A TEAM IN BOTH ROUNDS.
IF YOUR ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING PART IN THIS THEN PLEASE REPLY STATING:
CLASS(ES)
NAME AND AGE OF MEMBER ON 1ST JANUARY 2016
NAME AND HEIGHT OF PONY
CHEQUE FOR £12.00 PER CLASS PAYABLE TO BELVOIR HUNT PONY CLUB
TO ROS O’DRISCOLL AT OLD COVERT FARM, MUGGINTON LANE END, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 4PP
BY 10TH MAY 2016.
Pony club trip to Bolesworth CSI **** International 2016 – 16-19thJune
WE ARE PROPOSING TO RUN A PONY CLUB SOCIAL TRIP TO BOLESWORTH CASTLE ON Saturday 18TH JUNE 2016.WE WILL TRAVEL BY COACH.OPEN TO ALL. THOSE UNDER 16 YEARS MUST HAVE A NOMINATED ADULT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEM
The most anticipated equestrian event of 2016, Bolesworth International is a date for your diary not to miss! Watch the excitement unfold during the CSI**** International, with leading international names fighting it out for pole position. The Eventing Grand Prix tests leading event riders to their limits, enjoy the fun of the Pony Club games, savour the elegance of the Dressage competition or the exhilarating Puissance.