Penthorse
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Dinner Dance !!!
Saturday 25th October 2008
Finavon, near Brechin
The big news for this issue is that the committeehave decided to organise a Dinner Dance this year. It’s a chance to clean yourselves up and see if anyone will recognize you without your horsey clothes on!!!
But seriously, it should be good fun and hopefully raise a bit of money for the club too.
Tickets are £25 each which includes a three course dinner, tables of ten are planned. Tickets are available now. Given this is a new idea if you intend going then please buy your tickets by the end of August so the committee have a fair idea of numbers by then.
Tickets available from Ashley Patullo01575-57563
Talk & Slide Show & Silent Auction
Friday, 28th March 2008
There was a poor attendance at this evening which was very disappointing for the committee as Robert Mcfadzean provided an excellent talk which was very interesting. £110 was raised from the Silent Auction which was great given the low attendance, thanks to all the members who donated items. Some items were held back for future fund raising such as lessons from Ron Brady and Douglas Duffin and the opportunity to get your lorry weighed. The money raised was split between the ILPH and the Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund.
The attendance makes the committee reluctant to organize other similar evenings unless there is some support from the membership. We would be interested to know if there are any non riding evenings you are interested in or are these type of evenings not of interest at all.
Team Showjumping Competition
There were less entries than the previous team jumping but the day ran well and raised a bit of the money for the club. The competition ran in the IndoorSchool as the surface wasn’t quite ready to jump on.
Showing Etiquette Night
Very popular night with about 50 people attending including non- members. Loraine, Hamish and Maggie dispensed lots of information and tips on showing horses and ponies in various classes. Thanks to them and all the guinea pigs who managed to look very smart on a fairly cold evening.
Spring Show19th April
Dressage Derby27th April
Both of these competitions went well with the jumping nearly raising as much money as we used to at Conchies- we think the word is spreading about the new venue and hope that the same numbers come to the Autumn SJ on the 20thSeptember which will of course include Derby Classes.
Dressage Day was not as well attended but it was a lovely day and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Lee Wright, Lizzie Foote ,Morag Thomson and Suzanne Cargill qualified for the Dressage Championship but Suzanne had a broken finger so everyone kindly agreed to postpone the Championship until her finger is better. It is now planned for the 17th June if anyone wants to come and watch. The Championship involves each rider riding a test on their own and then the other three horses. There is a cup for the best horse and best rider.
AreaQualifiers
The committee decided not to issue team sheets this year as they were proving unpopular. Instead it was agreed to have a team night at the field on the same night as the original dressage championship date on the 1st May. Because this decision was taken after the last Penthorse, the night was mentioned in the advert in the Courier for the Spring SJ show, on the website, posters were up at the Spring SJ show and everyone on the e-mail list was sent a notice as well.
Only four non-committee members turned up on the night with other members sending their apologies but indicating what they would want to do. Given this was the first year the committee decided to hold a team night then attendance on the night was not essential to be selected but in the future members will be given more notice and will be expected to attend if they want to compete.
The main reason for the team night is to cut back on the admin of teams which is quite onerous on the committee member involved, answering various queries and obtaining all the necessary information and payments. It is hope that this could all be done on the team nights in the future.
The entries are in for the Area Qualifier Competition hosted by North East Fife at Balcormo, Fife on the 31st May & 1st June. There are no qualifying entries and only ten members taking part over the two days.
The Horse Trials entry hasn’t been received yet but about a dozen members have expressed an interest and Suzanne will be in touch with them once the entry forms have been received. It will be at Auchlishie on the 5th July run by an Area 22 liaison sub-committee. If anyone else is interested then they need to let Suzanne know asap.
Website – Volunteer Sought!
Lauren Webster has been looking after the website for the last couple of years but pressures of studies has meant she has decided to resign from the position of webmaster.The committee would like to thank Lauren for all her hard work on the website.
However it means that we are looking for a volunteer who may be able to replace Lauren. If anyone is remotely interested then please contact Donna (01250-876518) for more information.
Area Camp
The camp was onFriday 9th-12th May at BrechinCastle and was a great success; there was a good contingent from SDRC. Ernst Dillon was well received so the committee are going to investigate the cost and possible dates for same training for members. More info will followin due course.
Helpers Needed!!
Debbie has agreed to keep a book of helpers to which the committee can refer to get help for each event. Nearer the event we can phone those who have volunteered with specific details.
If members want the committee to continue to organize the current high number of events then more help is needed. Please give Debbie a call and let her know how you can help.
And Finally!!!
New flushing loo at Club Field!
The committee are pleased to announce that there is now a proper flushing loo available at the club field for club use. As you come down the lane to the farm its in the little bothy on the right hand side, same side as the farm house.
Committee Contact Details
Chairman:Ali Lothian 01575-574401
Vice Chairman: Donna Webster01250-876518
Treasurer: Jean Paterson01307-462761
Secretary:Suzanne Cargill01241-434634
Burnside, Elliot, Arbroath, DD11 2PE
Susan Dyker01307-860760
Debbie Low01821-640266
Liz Murray 01241-890422
Ashley Pattullo01575-575635
Hellen Rae01561-378056
Drew Ritchie 01821-640266
Emma Thompson01828-640231
George Whitton01561-378956
What’s On
Summer Show 15th June
At Auchlishie Eventing
Schedule previously sent and on website.Still time to get your entries in, Closing date 5th June. If you are able to help ie steward even for half a day then please let Liz know.(01241-890422)
Remaining Leagues Dates for Diary
All at South Leckaway.
Summer Showjumping Leagues
3 June, 1 July and 5 August
Mini Showjumping Leagues
5 June, 3 July and 7 August
Summer Showjumping Instruction
29 May, 26 June and 24 July
Summer Dressage Leagues
10 June, 8 July and 12 August
Mini Dressage Summer Leagues
12 June, 10 July and 14 August
Summer Flatwork Instruction
24 June and 22 July
The schedules for the next two dressage league are enclosed as are the slips for the instruction dates.
Autumn Showjumping Show
20th September 2008 schedule will follow.
HunterTrails
7th September 2008 schedule will follow.
MINI DRESSAGE LEAGUE
The Club will once again be holding a Mini Dressage League as it has proved very popular. These competitions are aimed at those just starting out with baby horses and/or novice riders. These will be held at South Leckaway on 12th June, 10th July and 14th August. They start at 6.30pm and cost £4 per class. The next two competitions will use Walk Trot Tests 1 and 2 and the last competition on 14th August will use Walk Trot Test 3 and Prelim 4. Prelim 4 is quite a straightforward test with a little canter work. However, competitors should not feel they have to canter. The aim of these competition is to give riders and horses a feel of a competition environment without any of the pressure. Competitors should be correctly dressed although this is quite an informal and relaxed affair. Entries are taken on the night but it would be helpful if you intend coming to let Ali or Donna know.
Results
Dressage Derby Day, On Sunday 27th April 2008
CLASS 1 – PRELIM 1
1stLee Wright & Dries
2ndMarjorie Grant & Cloughwood Harry Potter
3rdKaren Donachie & Sophie
4thAli Lothian & Jack
CLASS 2 – PRELIM 16
1stSuzanne Cargill & Jazz
2ndMorag Thomson & Bilee
3rdLizzie Foote & Cheeko
4thMarie Graham & Remy
5thLee Wright & Dries
6thMarjorie Grant & Cloughwood Harry Potter
7thJudith Belford & Victor
8thClaire McDiarmid & Knock the Spots Off
9thJacqueline Brown & Liam
10thAnne Lindsay & Mr Benn
CLASS 3 – NOVICE 22
1stLee Wright & Imposingh
2ndMorag Thomson & Bilee
3rdJoanna Chessell & Wharf
4thSuzanne Cargill & Jazz
5thAnne Lindsay & Mr Benn
6thLizzie Foote & Cheeko
7thClaire McDiarmid & Knock the Spots Off
8thJudith Belford & Victor
9thDebbie Low & Ramona
CLASS 3 – NOVICE 27
1stLee Wright & Imposingh
2ndSuzanne Cargill & Jazz
3rdMorag Thomson & Bilee
4thJoanna Chessell & Wharf
5thAnne Lindsay & Mr Benn
6thPam Atagan & Samson Star
7thMarie Graham & Remy
8thLynne Shepherd & Gordie
9thJudith Belford & Victor
10thJacqueline Brown & Liam
CLASS 4 – ELEMENTARY 41
1stLee Wright & Imposingh
Winners of the Redhall Trophy
Morag Thomson & Bilee/Suzanne Cargill & Jazz
Winner of the Kinclaven Trophy – Lee Wright & Imposingh
Dressage League, Held At South Leckaway
6th May 2008
CLASS 1 – PRELIM 12 – Judge: Anna Sive
NOVICE1stLynn Buttercase &
2ndAshley Patullo & Burton Hall
3rdMarjorie Grant & Harry Potter
4thJacqueline Brown & Liam
5thMarie Graham & Remy
6thRuth McLean & Inke
INTERMEDIATE1stMorgan Thomson & Bilee
2ndAlison Caldow & Woody
3rdFelicity Ivory & Juliedene
4thCarol McLean & Finn
5thDebbie Low & Ramona
OPENThere were no entries in this section
CLASS 2 – NOVICE 24 – JUDGE: LORAINE YOUNG
NOVICE1stJane Gilchrist & Victor
2ndMarie Graham & Remy
3rdMarjorie Grant & Harry Potter
4thLizzie Foote & Cheeko
5thJacqueline Brown & Liam
6thRuth McLean & Inke
INTER1stMorag Thomson & Bilee
2ndAlison Caldow & Woody
3rdFelicity Ivory & Juliedene
4thCarol McLean & Finn
5thDebbie Low & Ramona
OPENThere were no entries in this section
SUMMER MINI- SHOWJUMPING LEAGUE
15th May 20088
1’9”1stRuth McLean & Inke
2ndJackie Scott & Finn
2’1stJulie Dyker & Ziggy
2ndAlison Caldow & Woody
3rdJackie Scott & Finn
2’3”1stJulie Dyker & Ziggy
2ndAlison Caldow & Woody
3rdJackie Scott & Finn
SJ LEAGUE
13TH MAY 2008
NOVICE
1stLauren Webster & Mr Mungie
2ndMorag Thomson & Bilee
3rdSheena Warburton & Silko
4thLiz McDonald & Star
5thLizzie Foote & Cheeko
INTERMEDIATE
1stDebbie Low & Ramona
2ndClaire Smart & Kiera
3rdLizzie Foote & Cheeko
4thDonna Webster & Bumptious
5thSheena Warburton & Silko
6thLauren Webster & Mr Mungie
OPEN
1stClaire Smart & Kiera
2ndDonna Webster & Bumptious
3rdKirsty Tannock & Strumpet
4thDebbie Low & Ramona
RIDING TEST EVENING
20th May 2008
RIDING TEST 6
PRELIM/NOVICE
1stMarjorie Grant & Harry Potter
2ndRuth McLean & Inke
3rdEmma Thompson & Dr Floyd
4thJock McFarlane & Zambo
INTERMEDIATE/OPEN
1stAli Lothian & Paulo
2ndMorag Thomson & Bilee
3rdCarol McLean & Finn
4thFelicity Ivory & Juliedene
5thLizzie Foote & Cheeko
NOVICE 25
PRELIM/NOVICE
1stMarjorie Grant & Harry Potter
2ndRuth McLean & Inke
3rdJock McFarlane & Zambo
4thEmma Thompson & Dr Floyd
INTERMEDIATE/OPEN
1stMorag Thomson & Bilee
2ndAli Lothian & Paulo
3rdFelicity Ivory & Juliedene
4thCarol McLean & Finn
5thLizzie Foote & Cheeko
Morag Thomson Also Wins The Dressage Trophy For Having The Highest Score On The Night
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