SOUTH NOTTS HUNT BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB
February 2012
President: Dr Charles Lipp
Dear Members and Parents
Our 2012 yearcommenced with a very well supported Presentation Evening held at the Mellish Rugby Club. Congratulations to all Trophy winners. Please make sure you have them engraved for the year. Thank you to all who made this is a very enjoyable evening.
I am very pleased to report thatour membership has remained the same as 2011 and hopefully willincrease throughout the year to give us a very healthy membership.
Thank you to all who signed the Gift Aid which will benefit our club funds.
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Most importantlyplease remember your Help Form date which will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Training andcompetitions have nowstarted very early for the Tetrathletes with excellent results. Everyone is very welcome to join in this discipline, just check on the website for all the information includingtraining sessions, or contact Neil Smith.
Rallies, Show Jump andCross Countrytrainingsare now booked andtaking place. Please book in early to avoid disappointment. All dates are now on the discipline websites. If you are entering Inter-Branch and Area competitions this year please make sure you have read the 2012Pony Club discipline rule books (available at all rallies).
Unfortunately at the moment we have no one organising our Games members. Anyone who is interested in taking on this discipline please contact me or Alison.
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A big thank you to Alison for her organisation and for keeping us up to date with the latest news.
Moving further into the yearour Junior and SeniorCamp will again take place at Southwell RacecoursefromMonday August 20th until Friday August 24th. Booking forms will be available inMay.
I now look forward to another very happy and successful year, and thank all the committee for their time and dedicationthey give on your behalf.
Judy
______District Commissioner: Hon. Secretary:
Mrs Judy Simpson, Alison Turner
The Chestnuts, Mill Lane, Belton View Farm, Hall Lane,
Orston, Notts, NG13 9NE Harrowby, Grantham, Lincs, Tel: 01949 850044 NG31 9HA
Tel: 01476 561269
RALLIES
Tack and Turn Out for Rallies
This will be used for judging each rally as from 1 January 2012
You will be marked at each rally you attend. Below is a guide for you to see what youwill be marked on.This will sort out the good from the very good!!At the end of the year at the awards night there will be prizes for members who top the league table.
T&T will only be required at general, show-jumping, dressage, cross country and mounted games rallies.There will be no T&T marked at team training but you must wear the appropriate clothing. The dress code for a rider still applies at all unmounted rallies but you will not be marked on it.
• Please ensure that all jewellery, including earrings are removed whenever mounted. Back protectors should be bought to all rallies just in case they are needed.
RIDERS
1. Shirt, tie & pony club sweatshirts.(Long sleeve shirts - tucked in and tie straight)
2.Clean cream or coloured jods.(Coloured jods must be black or navy).
3.Clean boots and joddy clips or half chaps
4.Gloves (not required for mounted games)
5.Hairnet (girls), general neatness, hats and silks straight.
PONY
1.Groomed
2.Hoof oil
3.Tail tangle free and clean
4.Eyes, nose and dock clean
5.Plaited (you don’t have to plait, but you will loose a mark if not plaited).Mounted games don’t need to plait as this is in the rulebook.
TACK
1.Bridle clean
2.Saddle clean
3.Clean white/brown/black/navy/purple numnah & girth (not purple girth) – no logos on numnah, only official SNHPC ONES ALLOWED
4.Clean stirrup treads
5.Tack fitted correctly (ie throat lash, noseband)
RALLY DATES
· Wednesday 7th March- Open to all – ½ hour flat, ½ hour SJ £16
Kirsty & Jean Brackenhurst 1 hour sessions starting at 5.30. Last session 7.30
· Thursday 8th March- Indoor XC Training Caroline Moore at Vale View £25
1 hour sessions –6.15 &7.15 Suitable for those jumping 90cm or above FULL
· Saturday 10th March Senior SJ Rally 85cm + Kirsty – Collingham £16
· Saturday 17th March – Junior/Novice Rally – Hannah Kirkhill & Laura Jarvis ½ hour flat, ½ hour SJ Brackenhurst £16
· Wednesday 21st March Senior Rally SJ/XC – Kirsty & Kate Walters Brackenhurst £16
· Sunday 25th March Junior SJ Rally 55cm-80cm Kirsty Collingham £16
· Thursday 5th April – Dressage Rally – Andrew & Laura Jarvis – Brackenhurst
11am-3pm Novice & Junior test practice – Laura/Jean, 3pm-6pm Intermediate & Open with Andrew. £16
· Tuesday 10th April – Mixed Rally - Trent Valley 1 hour sessions £16 times tbc
· Tuesday 10th April XC Training – Osberton – Mark Cavell. Fee & times tbc
Suitable for those jumping 80cm or above and confident to ride across open country
CAMP
Monday 20th August – Friday 24th August 2012
Junior and Senior Camp will be held at Southwell Racecourse again this year. Once again there will be the opportunity to ‘race’ on the racecourse and we hope that camp will be a great place to make friends, learn plenty and have lots of fun. The exact details of camp are still being finalised but camp will be filled with lots of different activities for everyone to enjoy.
It is a requirement of the Racecourse that all horses and ponies hold a valid flu/tetanus vaccination certificate.
TESTS
Last year we trained many of our riders through the Pony Club test structure with tests take from E Level right up to AH level. This year we plan to do the same so if you are interested in taking tests please can you contact Suzanne Green – or 07899 962029 stating the name of the child, and which test they wish to take. Please note tests must be done in order from E (at the bottom of the test ladder). The lower tests can be organised and run by Jean, others we have to bring external instructors in. The B test and upwards are fixed area dates which will be circulated shortly, but normally there is one at Easter, August and October. Tests above C plus are via recommendation from the DC/Chief Instructor. We would also like to know who would like to do a young instructors course. This is really for the older riders who as a minimum have done their C plus.
D test aim: To have a basic understanding of ponies. To achieve confidence in handling and riding a pony. To improve and enjoy learning about ponies
D+aim :To be working towards developing a balanced seat independent of the reins. As of January 2010, Members have to pass their D+ Test before taking their C Test.
C test aim: To understand the importance of, and to be working towards a secure correct balanced seat, independent of the reins. To understand why a correct seat is important. To apply simple aids correctly. To have a knowledge of the care and working of a pony off grass. To be in control of the pony on the roads and in the countryside. To have a proper regard for country lore.
C + test aim. To become an educated and practical rider. To ride over fences at all paces. To gain practical experience and knowledge of the care of a stabled pony and of a pony at grass. To be capable of riding a well-mannered pony out hunting and in all Pony Club activities. To ride intelligently and with due regard for others on the roads and in the country, and with a knowledge of pace, distance and discipline when riding alone and in groups. As of January 2010, Members have to pass their C+ Test before taking their B Test
B Test aim: (care element) to gain practical experience and knowledge of the care of a stabled horse/pony and of a horse/pony at grass. To look after these before, during and after the day's hunting, eventing or endurance.
B Test aim: (riding element) to become an effective rider who knows the reasons for what he or she is doing. To know the Scales of Training. To understand the Scales and provide a staircase of training suitable for all horses and ponies. To be able to maintain a horse's way of going. To ride over fences at all paces. To be capable of riding a well-mannered horse or pony out hunting, in horse trials, or on a long distance ride. To ride intelligently and with due regard for others in the country, with a knowledge of pace, distance and discipline when riding alone and in groups. Members holding the full B Test are allowed direct entry to BHS Stage III.
Lunging test To be able to work the horse for exercise on the lunge.
Coaching Certificates To give candidates a sound base of coaching knowledge, to enable them to teach a group of riders up to C standard and a group of C+ standard for horse care
AH The Pony Club A Test is the highest Test within The Pony Club structure. It is recognised world wide and is very much sought after! The AH Test is the Stable Management phase of the A Test. Those who have passed B (horse & pony care) Test only and have been recommended after an assessment by an AH examiner can also take the Test.
A testThe Pony Club A Test is the highest Test within The Pony Club structure. It is recognized world wide and is very much sought after!
SHOW JUMPING
Hopefully you have started to prepare for the coming season and to help and assist you we will be holding a number of rallies and course training sessions prior to and during the season. For the more seasoned members who are intending to put their names forward for the team show jumping selection, we recommend you attend the assessment and training sessions available so Kirsty can assess your ability for the appropriate team.
If you are interested in joining the teams for the first time, it is not as daunting as you may imagine and this year for the members wishing to jump up to 80cm, we are holding a “Have A Go” day where Kirsty will coach members individually around the course and assess their ability for potential teams.
To compete in the teams members need to have the ability to complete a course in the relevant class heights. Please note the majority of 10 & under classes are between 60cm – 65cm in the first round with only a couple of clubs running 55cm classes.
If you require further information concerning teams please do not hesitate to contact myself or any of the committee members. Contact details can be found on the website in the Show Jumping section.
Training, Rallies & Assessment Dates with Kirsty
Sat 10th Mar Show Jumping Rally 85cm & above at Collingham
Sun 25th Mar Show Jumping Rally 55cm - 80cm at Collingham
Sat 7th Apr Team SJ Assessment (85cm - 1.10m) at Collingham
Sat 14th Apr Team SJ “Have A Go” day (55cm - 80cm) at Collingham
Sat 21st Apr SJ Team Grass Training (55cm - 1.10m) at Tithby
Rallies, please enter the in the normal way with entry slips to Alison Turner.
Training, assessments etc, entry details will be sent by email out nearer the time.
Competition Dates (know at this time)
Sat 5th May - Rufford Team SJ / Sun 22nd Jul - Area SJ (Lincoln Show Ground)Sun 13th May - Quorn Team SJ / Fri 27th Jul - Hickstead SJ Final
Sun 27th May - Grove Team SJ / 16th - 17th Aug - Pony Club Championships
Tue 5th Jun - Belvoir Team SJ (Hickstead Q) / 18th - 19th Aug - Pony Club Championships
Sun 10th Jun - Cottesmore Team SJ / Thu 30th Aug - Burghley HT Team SJ
Sat 30th Jun - South Notts Team SJ / Sat 8th Sep - Barlow Team SJ
Sat 7th Jul - South Trent Team SJ / Sun 14th Oct - Fitzwilliam Team SJ
After the assessments, please confirm your competition availability with your team co-ordinator by email.
We look forward to seeing old and new faces at the trainings and competitions.
Philip Selby
TETRATHLON
The South Notts branch team of “Teters” look forward to welcoming even more members for the 2012 season.
The Tetrathlon includes 4 disciplines – Shooting, Running, Swimming and Cross County Riding. The competitions take place across weekends in spring and summer and we take all members who want to compete. The whole aim of the Tet is to have fun and there is a great friendship across all competitors and families across Area 6. All age groups take part from 5 to 25.
Training
Swimming
Takes place each Wednesday at Radcliffe-on-Trent pool. Sessions will continue as before with younger swimmers from 6-7pm, and older swimmers from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Nigel will tell parents when he feels children should move from the first to second session. All are welcome to come at all levels of swimming ability. Adults are welcome to swim for the last half hour.
Shooting & Running
We are back at Bingham Leisure Centre on the Friday nights below - starting with shooting at 7pm in the wooden hall. Then running on the track ( with lights ) at 8pm.
24th February
9th March
23rd March
20th April
4th May
18th May
1st June
15th June
29th June
13th July
Competition Dates
26/02/2012 - South Trent Tri - Shepshed
01/04/2012 - Quorn Tri - Ratcliffe College
14 & 15/04/2012 - Barlow Tet - Osburton (new venue) and Worksop college