THE BERKELEY HUNT SOUTH BRANCH
OF THE PONY CLUB
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1050146
SUMMER PROGRAMME 2012
We look forward to seeing as many members as possible at our forthcoming events, look out for the schedules on our website. This programme has alot of content please read thoroughly and carefully.
Well done to our Area Quiz teams. We sent three teams but we must mention Anna Hicks, Sophie Hilleard, Jess Bates and Claudia Breet who came first and went on to represent Area 9 at the final, where they came an incredible 5th, well done girls and thank you to Caroline Breet who trained them, a grand effort, against 19 other clubs from all around Great Britain.
We also sent three teams; two juniors and one senior to The Area Horse and Pony Care, all were placed and were a real credit to the club. This was a grand effort especially as we only did
one night’s training!
Good luck to the Senior and Junior Mounted Games teams that are going to travel to South Wales on the 20th May, they are practicing hard and deserve to do really well.
Good luck to everyone that represents the club over the summer. We will hopefully be sending
out Show Jumping, Dressage, Tetrathlon and Eventing teams, good luck to all and if you are interested in representing the club have a look in the training part of this programme and keep an eye on the web site.
MOUNTED RALLIES
The following rallies have been arranged Please send a booking form and fee to Anita Coyne, 29 Campion Drive, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 0EW. Times will be available on the website. If you have no internet access please phone Anita two days before the rally.
Please ensure NO hay/haylage isfed to horses and poniesoutsidetrailers/lorries whilst at rallies where parking is on hard standing. We may lose use of facilities at venues if people don't leave places in a clean condition!!
Please also ensure siblings who attend and who aren’t riding are not allowed to run around.
Saturday, 12th MayCross Country rally @ Hollisters, Chipping Sodbury
1.5 hours sessions from 10.00 am until 1.00 pm
Instructor :Rachel Sheldon
Closing Date :Wednesday, 2nd May 2012
Price : £16.00
Thursday, 28thJuneShowJump rally @ Ann Marshalls, Furzedown Farm, Tockington
1 hour sessions from 6.00 pm until 8.00 pm
Instructor : Rachel Sheldon
Closing Date : Friday, 15th June 2012
Price : £13.00
Rally dates and group times will also be posted under the Rally tab on our website.
******** PLEASE SEE CLOSING DATES FOR RALLIES *********
If you are unable to attend a rally you have booked into please ring or email Anita as soon as possible as there is sometimes a waiting list. If you cancel and we can fill your space you won’t be charged.
Please arrive in time to start riding at the given time, late arrivals may not be allowed to join the ride as this causes disruption.
INTRO RALLIES
We are continuing with these very popular rallies. They are intended for those not quite ready for the more structured rallies and for those who have not yet achieved their D+ test. If you have a new pony these are also good to attend to get them used to rallies. Please send booking form and payment (cheques made payable to BHSPC) to Sam Snow, Brook House, Vimpennys Lane, Compton Greenfield, Bristol BS35 5RY. For more information phone Sam on 01454 632628.
Times will be available on the website. If you have no internet access please phone Sammy two days before the rally.
Sunday, 29th AprilGames Rally @ Rachel Griffiths, Two Wells Farm, Iron Acton
1 hour only from 12.45 pm
Instructor : Caron Bennett & Emma Batt
Cost : £4.00
Sunday, 13th MayGames Rally @ Rachel Griffiths, Two Wells Farm, Iron Acton
1 hour only from 12.45 pm
Instructor : Caron Bennett
Cost : £4.00
Saturday, 30th JuneFlatwork Rally @ Janet McDonalds, Berkeley
1 hour sessions from 10.00 am
Cost : £5.00
Friday 17th AugustShow Jumping Rally @ Ann Marshall’s, Tockington
1 hour sessions from 2pm
Cost : £5.00
Rally dates and group times will also be posted under the Rally tab on our website.
******** Closing Date is one week before the rally *********
If you are unable to attend a rally you have booked into please ring Sammy as soon as possible as there is sometimes a waiting list.If you cancel and we can fill your space you won’t be charged.
Please arrive in time to start riding at the given time, late arrivals may not be allowed to join the ride as this causes disruption.
CAMPS
The camp letter is attached. Closing date for Tumpy was Wed 25th April, if you haven’t booked in please contact Eileen as soon as possible.
BADGES
Badge Evenings
The cost is £2 per badge, payable on the night, but please book with Jayne by email at or by telephone on 01454 416834. Please keep an eye out on the website for updates.
Thursday 19th July – Shoeing badge at Keith and Charlotte Gillinghams, Cribbs Causeway. This badge will be in the evening, please keep an eye on web site for times or contact Jayne.
Friday 10th August – Public Speaking badge at Ian and Rachael Griffiths, Iron Acton. You need to give a 2 minute talk on a badge you have done, you will need to come prepared. This badge will be in the evening, please keep an eye on web site or contact Jayne nearer the time.
Protective Equipment Badge – This badge is going to take place over the summer holidays at Pinkers. Again please keep an eye on web site or contact Jayne nearer the holidays to find out when it has been booked.
TESTS
E,D and D+ tests will be done at camps throughout the summer.If you are not attending camp but think you are due to take one of these tests please contact Louise.
Louise Langdon will contact those doing higher tests.
MOUNTED TRAINING
Isforthose that intend to be in teams. Don’t forget you need to attend at least one rally to compete inter club and three rallies to represent the club at Area. Details of the forthcoming sessions are on the website or contact the organiser for further details. Please either buy the relevant rule book or have a look on the website. There are many rules regarding tack and turnout and many regarding the qualification for the various levels of competition at Area events. It is important that you understand these and do not rule yourself out of a competition you wish to take part in.
HORSE TRIALS training. We have incorporated training in with the main rallies. Please book into these and into as much show jumping and dressage training as possible. If you would like to be considered for one of these teams please contact Louise Langdon on01454 631205 / 07846672384
15th July Area Novice and Mini Horse Trials at Swalcliffe – Heythrop
21st July Area Open and Intermediate Horse Trials at Dauntsey – Beaufort
SHOW JUMPING- training has been arranged with International show jumper Anna Edwards who has competed on Nations Cups teams and also won the Queen Elizabeth II cup at Hickstead. At the moment one training session has been arranged. Anna is very busy and more sessions will be arranged nearer the time. Please keep an eye on web site or phone Judy.
Tuesday 8th May – one hour sessions from 6pm at Ann Marshall’s, Thursedown Farm, Tockington – cost £15 max 4 in a group.
Please send money and a booking form to Judy Hicks, Priestpool Farm, Olveston, Bristol. BS35 4AW, 01454 612658,
28th July Area Show Jumping Nov, Int & Open at Gadbury - Ledbury
DRESSAGE
Junior training has been arranged with Caron Bennett for 13 years and under and seniors with Tom Buckland.
Junior training will be at Caron Bennett’s at Brimsham Farm, Wickwar Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7BX.
11th May at Caron’s, Wickwar, one hour sessions from 6pm
15th June at Caron’s, Wickwar, one hour sessions from 6pm
13th July at Caron’s, Wickwar, one hour sessions from 6pm
Senior training with Tom Buckland will be at Billow
20th May from 10am
22nd July from 10am
17th June BYRDS South West are holding a training session at Elmore, Gloucester. This should be a very good training session for more information on this please contact Helen James 07970274753 if you book into this can you please let Sarah know.
We are trying to book some evening sessions but at the moment Sarah hasn’t had a reply to her requests. Please keep an eye on web site or contact Sarah.
Times and dates will be published on our Pony Club’s website. Details to be found under the Dressage tab on the left hand side.
25th July - Area Dressage Novice, Intermediate and Open ishosted by Berkeley Hunt PC at Frampton Court, Frampton-on-Severn, also to include a Junior section 13 years and under.
Please contact Sarah Malin 01454 625411 or email to
MOUNTED GAMEStraining will be held on the dates below on a weekly basis up until the Area Competition atTwo Wells Farm, Wootton Road, Iron Acton, Bristol, BS37 9XG. Please contact Rachael on 01454 228348
Sunday, 29th April 10.30 am to 12.30 pm
Sunday, 13th may. 10.30 am to 12.30 pm
Saturday, 19th may - 10.30 am to 12.30 pm
Sunday 20th May – Area Mounted Games hosted by Dare Valley PC
Juniors first hour
Seniors second hour
After the above events we will be taking a break from Mounted Games training over the Summer but will commence again in the Autumn.
TETRATHLON/TRIATHLON/PENTATHLON If you are interested in taking part, then please contact Anita on 01454 618533 /0790 4610232 (after 6.00 pm please). Shooting practice takes place most Saturday afternoons with Tim Batt and swimming at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre from 6-7 pm.
Classes for everyone from under 8s to over 15s and ADULT classes. Winter triathlons; shoot, run and swim and summer tetrathlons to include XC riding. Please see under tri/tet tab on our PC website for dates throughout the year.
Bath Modern Pentathlon Group are hoping to organise training days again this year. Last year’s event was very popular and ranged from those never having competed to those competing at area level. If you’re interested then let me know so I can put your name forward when any information comes through to me.
Please don't forget if you would like to represent the club or would like more details please contact the discipline organisers. If you don't contact them they will not know you would like to take part.
OPEN SHOW
24th June Open Show – please all offers of help to Julie Haines-Woodhouse on 01454610328
Thank you to all those families that have already found sponsorship.
BHSPC ONE DAY EVENT
16thSeptember BHSPC One Day Event at Leyland Court – all offers of help to Eileen.
HUNT CERTIFICATE
Any member wishing to go to the Children's Autumn Hunting meet in late October must have started to take their hunt certificate. This involves a hunt visit and a talk from a hunt master or servant and then to finish you must be seen out on the hunt field. If anyone is interested or would like to finish their hunt certificate please contact Eileen
FURTHER DATES FOR 2012
Area Mounted Games – 20th May 2012 – hosted by Dare Valley PC
Tumpy Green Camp –3rd, 4th and 5th June 2012
Open Show – 24th June (please contact Julie Haines-Woodhouse with any offers of help for this major fund raising event)
Leyland Court Camp – Non-residential camp at Leyland Court 26th – 29th July 2012
Stonar Residential camp – 19th to 24th August 2012
Berkeley Show– 27th August 2012
BHSC Fun Ride – 2nd September Fun RideElmore
Frampton Country Fair – 9th September 2012
One Day Event – 16th September (please contact Eileen Hilleard with any offers of help for this major fund raising event)
Help will be needed to set up prior toTumpy Green Camp, Open Show, Leyland Court Camp, and our One Day Event. The more the merrier (and quicker) and also a good way to earn hours towards your vouchers.
WEBSITE
If you are able, please check the website on a regular basis, then click on find a branch and choose Berkeley Hunt South. Any latest news will be on the news page, there is a comprehensive calendar and we can now add anything you wish to advertise in the classified section. E-mail any digital photos of yourselves and your ponies to Eileen atto have them published on the website.
CONTACTS
D.C.:Eileen Hilleard, Tomorosa Boarding Kennels, Awkley Lane, Olveston, BS35 4EW - 01454 614674 (not after 9.00 pm)
Secretary & Tetrathlon/Triathlon :Anita Coyne – 29 Campion Drive, Bradley Stoke, Bristol,BS32 0EW – 01454 618533 or 0790 4610232 after 6.00 pm
Treasurer : Sarah Batt - Redcroft, Hazel Lane, Old Down - 01454 412621
Chief Instructor & rally organiser: Rachel Sheldon - 07813962285
Membership Sec & Achievement Badges:
Jayne Bennett - 01454 416834
Clothing & Dressage: Sarah Malin - 01454 625411
Open Show Chairman : Julie Haines-Woodhouse – 01454 610328
Horse Trials & Test Co-ordinator : Louise Langdon, 250 Gorsecover Road, Severn BeachBristol, BS35 4NT - 01454 631205
Show Jumping : Judy Hicks – 01454 612658
Intro Rallies : Sammy Snow - 01454 632628
Mounted Games : Rachael Griffiths – 01454 228348
Two Wells Farm, Wootton Road, Iron Acton, Bristol BS37 9XG
First Aid - Charlotte Gillingham– 0117 9501838