ATHERSTONE HUNT BRANCH
OF THE PONY CLUB
SUMMER PROGRAMME DATES 2017
Secretary:
Mrs Rebecca Callaghan
01455 213236
Chief Instructor:
Louise Gilbert BHSI (SM)
07973 802731
Branch Website:
Facebook Page:
AHBPC BRANCH COMMITTEE
Assistant District Commissioner / Jane Smith
Branch Secretary / Rebecca Callaghan / 01455 213236
Branch Treasurer / Nadine Whitby / 07879 386776
Chief Instructor / Louise Gilbert BHSI (SM) / 07973 802731
Health and Safety / Gaynor Tunnicliff / 07932 002479
Child Protection Officer / Denise Ibbetson / 07876 198578
Section Leaders
High Cross / Lucy Brindley / 07879 630345
Sutton Cheney / Tori Moreton / 07792 717341
Team Managers
Dressage / Julie Tilley / 07951 255729Eventing / Adrienne Beeston / 01530 261218
Mounted
Games / Marcus Palmer (Senior)
Vicki Williams-Ward (Junior)
/ 07872 824197
07768 265958
Show
Jumping / Emma Neal / 07970 149833
Tetrathlon / Sharon von Schweitzer / 07966 684092
SUMMER PROGRAMME DATES 2017
It is important to book in for a Rally as soon as possible. It is essential to notify the organiser if you are unable to attend, otherwise we normally expect you to pay. Members please note that correct Pony Club dress is essential at rallies, i.e. either jackets or Pony Club sweatshirts, correct headgear and riding boots. Body protectors when necessary. No earrings please (see also in more detail on the web).
JUNE
20th June Working Rally 12 years and above at Far Coton indoor School CV13 0PJ for members 12 years and over ideal opportunity to keep on top of your flat work for your next test Contact Louise Gilbert 07973 802731
21st June Show Jumping Rally at Newbold Equestrian opportunity to practice for upcoming area competitions full course of show jumps on grass Contact Emma Neal 07970 149833
22nd June C Test Training at the Hollows (6 of 6); Contact Tori Moreton 07792 717341
22nd June Event Rally Dressage at Bull Pit Farm Thurlaston Lane Earl Shilton LE9 7EF. This rally is an ideal opportunity to practice your area tests in an arena with white boards on grass for either Area Dressage or Area Eventing. Please make sure you have learnt the test you want to run through Contact Adrienne Beeston 01530 261218
23rd June Polo Taster Session an introduction to Polo at Onley Polo Grounds Willoughby Rugby Warks CV23 8AJ an opportunity to receive instruction from a qualified polo coach on experienced polo ponies (provided by Only Polo Grounds ) price £35 per member if enough interest an adult session can be arranged at a cost of £50 per person Contact Lucy Brindley 07879 630345
24th June Fun Flat Work and Games Rally at Hobby Horse Equestrian LE9 7SA Contact Tori Moreton 07792717341
25th June Area Show Jumping Qualifier at Appley Farm Good luck to all our members taking part Supporters are welcome to come and support and see what Area Show Jumping is all about. Come and see our members in action for more info Contact Emma Neal 07970 149833
27th June Dressage Rally at Blaby Mill, Mill Lane, Blaby LE8 4FG Contact Julie Tilley 07951255729
29th June First Steps to Show Jumping Rally at High Cross Equestrian learn how to ride a course of jumps suitable for the beginner with poles on the floor to those jumping up to 50cm contact Emma Neal 07970 149833
29th June Event Rally Dressage at Bull Pit Farm Thurlaston Lane Earl Shilton LE9 7EF. This Rally is an ideal opportunity to practice your area tests in an arena with white boards on grass for either Area Dressage or Area Eventing. Please make sure you have learnt the test you want to run through Contact Adrienne Beeston 01530 261218
July
4th July Working Rally 12 years and above at Far Coton indoor School CV13 0PJ for members 12 years and over ideal opportunity to keep on top of your flat work for your next test Contact Louise Gilbert 07973 802731
6th July Event Show Jumping Rally at White Gables Fenn Lane Dadlington CV13 6BJ Contact Adrienne Beeston 01530 261218
8th and 9th July Area Tetrathalon Qualifier at Whitfield Farm Good luck to all our members taking part Supporters are welcome to come and support and see what Area. Come and see our members in action for more info Contact Sharon von Schweitzer 07966 684092
11th July Dressage Rally at Misterton And District Riding Clubideal opportunity to practice your dressage in a grass arena Contact Julie Tilley 07951255729
11th July Achievement Badge Rally Field Safety and Mini Field Safety Achievement Badge venue to be confirmed Contact Mia Harris 07894 980522
13th July Show Jump Rally at High Cross Equestrian Aimed at those jumping 90cm to a Metre contact Emma Neal 07970 149833
15th July Area Eventing Qualifier at Offchurchbury Good luck to all our members taking part Supporters are welcome to come and support and see what Area Show Eventing is all about. Come and see our members in action for more info Contact Adrienne Beeston 01530 261218
17th July Day Rally Whole Branch Activity at Atherstone Riding Club Upton CV13 6BN This Rally is for all levels and will include SJ, XC,and flat work please bring water and hay for your pony and a packed lunch for you Contact Adrienne Beeston 01530 261218
17th July Day Rally for minis Whole Branch Activity at Atherstone Riding Club Upton CV13 6BN This Rally is for Lead rein/just off and younger members and will include flat work, games and poles/small jumps please bring water and hay for your pony and a packed lunch for you Contact Adrienne Beeston 01530 261218
18th July Dressage Judges View at Misterton & District Riding Club Field Nr Lutterworth LE17 5HZ open to all Contact Julie Tilley 07951255729
20th July Show Jump Rally at High Cross Equestrian Aimed at those Jumping 75cm to 95 cm Contact Emma Neal 07970 149833
21st July Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Market Bosworth Golf Course Station Road Market Bosworth CV13 0NP this rally is for Lead Rein/just off and younger members bring your pony and teddy bear for a hack in the countryside Older Members Wanted on foot to help with this activity Contact Tori Moreton 07792 717341
22nd Area Dressage Qualifier Wolverhampton Race Course Good luck to all our members taking part Supporters are welcome to come and support and see what Area Dressage is all about. Come and see our members in action for more infoContact Julie Tilley 07951255729
26th July Event Rally Xcountry Suitable for all ages (NO LEAD REIN) at fields farm Wymsewold 2’ – 3’6” Contact Adrienne Beeston 01530 261218
29th July Achievement Badge Rally Trees at Burttram Woods near Ibstock A fun interactive walk with Nicky Jempson Tree Officer at the Royal Tree Society Contact Tori Moreton 07792 717341
31st July Grid Work Rally at Moor Farm Equestrian Corley Moor open to all ages Contact Mia Harris 07894 980522
August
1st August Event Rally Show Jumping and Xcountry at Leire Lodge Eaglesfield off Main Street Leire Lutterworth LE17 5HF Contact Adrienne Beeston 01530 261218
3rd August Achievement Badge Rally Equine First Aid Venue to be Confirmed 12 years and over Contact Mia Harris 07894 980522
6th to 12th August WHOLE BRANCH SUMMER SPECTACULAR To be ran at Bramcote Barracks 5 days of activities for all ages and abilities for more information Contact Louise Gilbert 07973 802731
15th to 17th August Mini Camp please book in A.S.A.P Contact Amielia Morris-Payne 07816 955757
17th August Show Jump Rally at High Cross Equestrian Aimed at those jumping 50cm to 75cm contact Emma Neal 07970 149833
18th to 21st August PONY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS at Cholmondeley Castle these Championships are the “Finals” from which Pony Club Branch Team Members qualify from their “Area” (excluding Grass Roots ) in disciplines such as Eventing, Dressage and Show Jumping, Mounted Games and Polocross. There are classes for Dressage to MUSIC and the Atherstone Musical ride Team. Will be again taking part this year. The Finals of the Horse and Pony Care Senior and Junior Sections are also held here and the Atherstone have been VERY successful in the past.
Why not come up for a visit and support any Atherstone teams who may qualify this year, or any other if we do not. Well worth a visit. Check out our face book page or the A.H.B.P.C web site for more information
24th August Show Jump Rally at Newbold Equestrian Barlestone Road Newbold Verdon LE9 9NE Contact Emma Neal 07970 149833
25th August Lunging Training Venue to be confirmed Contact Louise Gilbert 07973 802731
31st August Show Jump Rally at High Cross Equestrian Aimed at those Jumping 90cm to a metre Contact Emma Neal 07970 149833
September
4th September D, D+ Test Training at Moor Farm Equestrian Corley Moor(1of 4 ) 1 Hour riding instruction and 1hour stable management. Tests may only be taken when all syllabus is covered and members are at the level required. Although a pass may still not be guaranteed. Members will be expected to attend all 4 sessions D+ test candidates will be required to hold their Pony Club Mini Road Rider Achievement Badge. Contact Mia Harris 07894 980522
7th September Event Rally at White Gables Farm Fenn Lanes Fenny Drayton CV13 6BJ This Rally will be covering Show Jumping Training for all Contact Adrienne Beeston 01530 261218
11th September D, D+ Test Training at Moor Farm Equestrian Corley Moor(2of 4) at 1 Hour riding instruction and 1hour stable management. Tests may only be taken when all syllabus is covered and members are at the level required. Although a pass may still not be guaranteed. Members will be expected to attend all 4 sessions D+ test candidates will be required to hold their Pony Club Mini Road Rider Achievement Badge. Contact Mia Harris 07894 980522
18th September D, D+ Test Training at Moor Farm Equestrian Corley Moor(3 of 4 ) 1 Hour riding instruction and 1hour stable management. Tests may only be taken when all syllabus is covered and members are at the level required. Although a pass may still not be guaranteed. Members will be expected to attend all 4 sessions D+ test candidates will be required to hold their Pony Club Mini Road Rider Achievement Badge. Contact Mia Harris 07894 980522
25th September D, D+ Test Training at Moor Farm Equestrian Corley Moor(4 of 4) 1 Hour riding instruction and 1hour stable management. Tests may only be taken when all syllabus is covered and members are at the level required. Although a pass may still not be guaranteed. Members will be expected to attend all 4 sessions D+ test candidates will be required to hold their Pony Club Mini Road Rider Achievement Badge. Contact Mia Harris 07894 980522
October
2nd October D, D+ test night for those members who have successfully completed the above training and are at the required standard Contact Mia Harris 07894 980522