Check out our webpage for all branch news and activities!. SPRING/SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2016.

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1 Check out our webpage for all branch news and activities!. SPRING/SUMMER NEWSLETTER

2 Dear members As a member of our branch, you are also a member of the Pony Club. As you all know, the Pony Club is a voluntary youth organisation for young people within an equestrian environment. The Pony Club's purpose is: To encourage young people to learn to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with ponies and riding To give instruction in riding and horsemanship and to educate Members to look after and take proper care of their animals To promote the highest levels of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty to create strength of character and self-discipline Have fun out and about over the summer months but do remember who you are representing and be proud to be part of it! Your committee works tirelessly to ensure that our branch fulfils the aims of the Pony Club. However you too must play your part by making sure you have committed your time to the Parents Help Rota and are up to date with the rules for tack and dress, for the disciplines you take part in. Remember the rules are set by Pony Club Headquarters and are there for a reason; to ensure you and your pony/horse s wellbeing at all times. The welfare of our equine friends is of paramount importance to us all. All the rules for each discipline can be downloaded from Please do remember that The Pony Club encourages plain dress and tack. In the digital age we are in, we will continue to strive to keep you all updated with branch news and events. Do check that we have your correct address. The branch website is a vital part of our branch now and contains all the news and activities, including events from other branches. In addition, you can always ring or text any rally/discipline organiser for any information you need. We try our very best to distribute updates to all. Finally, we will endeavour to try to make sure that ALL branch activities are advertised well in advance, enabling you ALL to make the most of the opportunities on offer. Let s hope we have a lovely spring and summer ahead! Best wishes Joan District Commissioner 2

3 Welcome to all our new members it will be great to meet you at our various events. Unsure about what to wear at the rallies, or what happens at a One Day Event, etc? Fancy going hunting and want to know more? Contact Sally Hayward, new member liaison, , from our committee and she will gladly assist in any enquiries. Parents your branch still needs you! We are continuing with our help rota this year as we increasingly need more and more volunteers to run our successful events. Your form has been ed directly to you so PLEASE do fill it in. Can you help in any way? We need an army of volunteers to run our competitions and we can guarantee that you have a skill we can utilise! The surplus from these events goes directly to our members, subsidising their rallies, training and additional branch activities. Last year we subsidised branch activities and members opportunities in excess of 8,000! This means we are able to keep rally, training and competition entry fees down to a more affordable rate for EVERYBODY. However in order to continue to do this, we need to maximise the amount of surplus from the events we organise. You can volunteer for a whole day or even more! Training will be given. Just some of the roles you will be doing: Showjumping Stewards, arena party, writers for the judge, tack checkers. Dressage Stewards, writers for the judges, tack checking Fence judges For xc, can work in pairs Cross country Tack checkers, stewards. Catering Bread butterers! Friendly, happy people required! Hospitality Taking refreshments to each ring/stewards etc Car parking Parking cars, manning the road crossing Sponsorship Could your company help in any way? Prizes etc GIVE SOMETHING BACK TO THE BRANCH AND HAVE FUN AT THE SAME TIME! DON T FORGET TO SEND YOUR HELP ROTA SHEET BACK TO JULIE. Extra help always needed so don t feel you have to restrict your help to only 1 day! 3

4 A celebration of our branch successes! Well done to our 2 quiz teams at the area qualifier on 20th March 2016; The Oreo team, (Maia, Kate, Hannah & Verity) WON and are going to the National final. The Bourbons team, (Charlotte, Olivia, Sophie and Emily) were only 4 points behind them in 2 nd place. Thanks to Anna Sherry & Sarah Hodgson for organising the practices and overseeing the teams on the day. Well done to the Oreo team at the finals on 2 nd April at Addington they were 4 th overall. Congratulations to all our members who represented the branch over the winter at the winter league show jumping. The standard of both riding and turnout was very high and the branch WAS VERY PROUD THAT YOU RODE FOR US! A huge thank you to the unsung heroes behind the scenes: Julie Pedley for organising our branch team entries this year and also to Meg Green for collating the entire League results on behalf of Area 5. THANK YOU! Congratulations and well done to Emily Entwistle, Emily Phillips, (on her 2 ponies), Charlotte Sellers, Rozz and Milly Darlington and Hilary Secker who qualified for and rode at the Area 5 Dengie Dressage Final at Northop. They were all a credit to the branch and looked extremely smart. Good luck and congratulations to Hilary Secker on Lara who qualified for the NATIONAL DENGIE INTERMEDIATE FINAL at Addington in April. WOW! Well done to Leah Connor who also qualified for the area qualifier but was unable to attend on the day. Hilary went on to the final and narrowly missed out on the placings and WON the Dressage To Music class. Well done to our Horse and Pony Care team who competed at the Horse and Pony Care Area Qualifier in February at Foxes PC Centre. The team was Oliver Cliffe, Daisy and Lily Such. They were a credit to the branch and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Well done guys! Congratulations to Kate Pedley, Tessa Hemming and Imogen Kennedy for qualifying for the Dengie show jumping final at Addington in April. Well done and good luck to Kate at the final. Unfortunately the others cannot attend. Kate rode really well at the finals well done Kate. Congratulations to Emily Phillips for winning the Darbyshire Cup for the Winter Dressage Series on her pony, Billy. Also well done to Emily Phillips who was reserve champion on her other pony, Monty. Wow! Well done also to Lily Such and Misty for being awarded the Most Improved rider over the series and to Sarah Wilson on Matty for being Highly Commended. Well done to everybody and a HUGE thanks to Liz Sutton for once again organising. Well done to James Caldwell, Ella, Keira, Izzy and Scarlett for qualifying for the National Triathlon Championships at Milton Keynes. Well done to Kate Pedley who attended the Rider Development Pathway. Kate had a great day with really positive feedback. Congratulations to pony racer James Caldwell on his success at Cheltenham. 4

5 Have you ever considered thinking about joining the branch committee? Would you like to be considered? The way forward is to begin to help out more in the branch, at branch activities and events. That is how we all started helping out at branch events and activities. Being a volunteer is most rewarding and we need more and more people to help with our day-day branch activities. This way you are also showing a commitment to our branch. Have you a first aid qualification? Have good organisational skills? If so then pledge your additional help. Remember, mber, you don t have to restrict yourselves to just helping out just to fulfil your Parent s Help Rota. CHNPC One Day Event Saturday 7th May 2016 Smallwood Livery Centre Schedules and entry forms can be downloaded from the branch website. You can also enter online. Get your entries in early as classes do get filled up quickly! Classes 80cm 1m come and have a go! CHNPC Beginner s One Day Event Saturday 4 th June 2016 Smallwood Livery Centre Schedules and entry forms can be downloaded from the branch website. You can also enter online. Get your entries in early as classes do get filled up quickly! Come and have a go. 5

6 EASTER FUN WORKING RALLY and EASTER EGG HUNT! Friday 1st April Due to waterlogged parking and fields, the Easter fun rally was re-located to orienteering in Delamere Forest. Thanks to Maia Hodgson for organising this event and to our YELA and D of E volunteers for helping too. Thanks to Imogen for accompanying the ride and also Sarah for overseeing the activity. ================================================= MEMBERS ARE YOU 13 YEARS OR OVER? HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BEING A VOLUNTEER? WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED HELPING OUT IN THE BRANCH? IF THE ANSWER IS YES, THE YELA VOLUNTEER SCHEME IS FOR YOU. The Young Equestrian Leaders Award, (YELA), is aimed at encouraging young people to get more involved as volunteers. There are 3 levels; Bronze, Silver and Gold. We have many members currently in the branch working towards all levels. The levels are progressive so you start with the Bronze Award and can help in the branch to fulfil your hours. Contact Joan if you are signed up and want to help out. For more information have a look at their website, Sign up, get going; make a difference! ANNUAL PARENTS & MEMBERS MEETING & GET TOGETHER AT OUR OPEN MORNING AT THE WORKING RALLY, HUNTERSGATE, BYLEY CW10 9LW, 10-1pm. Bring a guest for a trial rally, second hand tack and clothing sale, coffee and cake, meet the committee and review our year. 6

7 SUMMER SIZZLE AND PRESENTATION EVENING By kind permission of Liz & Roger Sutton Crowley Grange, Caldwell s Gate Lane, Crowley, Nr Antrobus, Northwich, CW9 6NX (at the Arley end of Caldwell s Gate Lane) Saturday 10 th September 2016 BBQ supper, family fun, raffle, presentations to all members for their achievements 5pm 9pm Featuring The Crowley Canter, raising money for The Brain Tumour Trust (more info to follow nearer the date). BYO drinks, glasses & chairs Members & children 5 Adults 7.50 Tickets online or send payment to Julie Pedley. 7

8 Spring and summer programme. As ever, we have tried to cater for all ages and abilities and also chosen many different venues for variety and also accessibility to all. We are fortunate to be able to subsidise the training events, from the surplus made at our main competitions over the year, and rallies. We do not make a profit at any of our rallies or training sessions therefore if you have entered a rally and have to withdraw, unless we have a waiting list and can fill your place, unfortunately your entry fee cannot be refunded. Instructors and venues still have to be paid! We have organised many training activities designed for members wishing to represent the branch at a specific level, be it eventing PC 80, (80cms/2 7 ), PC90, (90cms/2 foot 11 ½), PC100, (100cms/3 3 ) or PC open (1.05cms/3 6 ), show jumping, Grassroots (80cms), Novice (95cms), Intermediate (105cms) and Open (1.15cms) or dressage Grassroots, Novice, Intermediate and Open. In the branch we have also arranged additional team training sessions. If you are unsure of your eligibility or suitability, please ring Anna to discuss or her. You can also check your eligibility for the area competitions in any discipline by looking on the main pony club website, As all these training events are highly subsidised by the branch, if oversubscribed, the places will be allocated to active members who have completed their working rallies and whose parents have committed to the parent s help rota. As a branch we are committed to promoting safe cross country riding however it does come at a cost. Do get your entries in early! Please check the dress code for the rally before you arrive as it saves YOU the embarrassment of being inappropriately dressed. In our branch we pride ourselves on the exceptional standard of dress throughout all the branch activities and when our members are representing the branch at other competitions. It is noted by many and also contributes to why we are asked to do many of the extras we do. Additionally, if you are competing at other branch competitions as an individual, when you leave please don t forget to thank the organisers. Finally, if you are representing your branch on a team you are EXPECTED to stay until prize giving with your team members. For prize giving you should also be correctly dressed. When entering rallies and training, please would all members either enter online or complete a branch entry form and send to the rally organiser with the appropriate fee. (Please note multiple cheques DO NOT have to be written if entries are to the same organiser!). This enables us to book and confirm the instructors well in advance, ensuring that nobody is disappointed. If you have to cancel any rallies you have entered, please inform THE PERSON WHO YOU SENT THE ENTRIES TO, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If there is a waiting list you may be entitled to a refund. 8

9 ********************************************************************************** MUSICAL RIDE COMPETITION AT THE PONY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE TUESDAY 22nd 2nd AUGUST Would you like to be part of the Musical Ride competition at the PC Championships on Tuesday 22nd August 2016? If you would like to have a go Julie Pedley, benjules.pedley@virgin.net If we have enough interest we will arrange an audition. your intentions by 24 th April Working rallies Rallies are a great way to meet other members, have fun and also get valuable instruction. We have organised a variety of rallies; instructional, (working towards tests and achievement badges), fun rallies and rallies with a difference! Remember that if you wish to be considered for team selection to represent our thriving branch, you must be an ACTIVE branch member and have done at least 3 working rallies since 1 st July 2015, one of which must be in the current year, in addition to being a member in the branch from 29 th February 2016 (new members 31 st March 2016). Attendance at camp, (July 2015) counts as one working rally. Working rallies are clearly identified training/discipline rallies do not count for branch qualification. Dress code for ALL working rallies: cream jodhpurs, polo shirt or shirt and pony club tie, branch sweatshirt, hairnet, hat, clean pony with black, brown or white numnah. No fancy browbands! However do check the dress and tack table we put together to help you all, (can be found on the parent s 9

10 page on the branch website). Make sure you enter in advance to avoid disappointment. It will be great to see you all. Working rallies are open to ALL. Please enter online or send entry form plus fee for working rallies to Joan Deakin, 2 Broomfield Barn, Trap Street, Somerford Booths, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2LT. Instructional working rallies with Jane Carruthers At Forest Gate Farm, Delamere Road, Norley, Cheshire, WA6 6NF JANE WILL CONTINUE HER SESSIONS IN THE WINTER. Working rallies with Bianca Mortimer 6pm 8.00pm: Open to all members, 1 hour riding instruction only in groups of 6 max. PLEASE NOTE RALLIES ARE ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, AS REQUESTED. At Forest Gate Farm, Delamere Road, Norley, Cheshire, WA6 6NF We have tried to accommodate all levels who want to improve their skills see the emphasis of the sessions. Wednesday 20 th April 2016 Emphasis on improving your flatwork all levels. Tuesday 17 th May 2016 Emphasis on improving your show jumping Beginners 6-7pm, more advanced 7-8pm. Wednesday 15 th June 2016 Emphasis on improving your flatwork all levels. NOTE DEBBIE JONES 10

11 Wednesday 20 th July 2016 Working rally all levels. Wednesday 3rd August 2016 Working rally - all levels. DRESSAGE ALSO OFFERED ON THIS DATE. Please either enter online or send entry form plus fee, 7.50, to Joan Deakin, 2 Broomfield Barn, Trap Street, Somerford Booths, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2LT. Entries close 8 days before each rally, unless full beforehand. Times will be displayed on the website. Directions can be found in the parents section of the website. Additional Saturday working rallies, including test training and achievement badges. Saturday 16 th April 2016 Huntersgate, Byley ANNUAL PARENTS & MEMBERS MEETING & GET TOGETHER AT OUR OPEN MORNING AT THE WORKING RALLY, HUNTERSGATE, BYLEY CW10 9LW, 10-1pm. Bring a guest for a trial rally, second hand tack and clothing sale, coffee and cake, meet the committee and review our year. Contribute to our Birthday Card to the Queen. Final C & C+ training session before the tests. Crossmere Farm, Davenport Lane, Brereton Heath, CW12 4SU, 28 th May am 12 noon 25th June am - 12 noon The format will be a combination of flatwork, showjumping and stable management, focusing on working towards the tests and also achievement badges. Dress code as for a working rally. All welcome! Entries close 8 11

12 days prior to the rally, unless full beforehand. Do try and enter early to avoid disappointment and to enable us to confirm the instructors PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL ALSO BE A RIDING AND ROAD SAFETY TEST IN JULY, (16 th July 2016, Huntersgate) Please enter online or send entry form plus fee ( 7.50) to Joan Deakin, 2 Broomfield Barn, Trap Street, Somerford Booths, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2LT Riding & Road Safety Training, badges & test working rally. Saturday 16 th July 2016, Huntersgate, Byley, CW10 9LW This is your opportunity to take your Riding & Road Safety awards, whatever your age. There are Mini Badges for the under 8s, Achievement Badge for 10 and unders, plus the Pony Club Riding & Road Safety Test for the 11 and overs. You need to progress through the different stages along with your tests and cannot now take your C+/B test without this per person. Please enter online or send entry form plus fee ( 7.50) to Joan Deakin, 2 Broomfield Barn, Trap Street, Somerford Booths, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2LT FUN WORKING RALLIES AT SMALLWOOD LIVERY CENTRE 6-8pm ALL WELCOME. Thursday 5 th May Mounted Games, polocrosse & clear round show jumping, (beginners SJ instruction & help 6-7pm) per person. 12

13 Thursday 16 th June 2016 (incorporating the Midgebite SJ comp clear round 6pm, then classes to follow 1ft 6, 2ft 3. Rest of evening is 2ft 6 and above (clear round). State on entry form which you would like to do) PLUS Mounted Games, 7.50 per person for unlimited classes. Thursday 7 th July Mounted Games, polocrosse & clear round show jumping, (beginners SJ instruction & help 6-7pm) per person. Please enter online or send entry form plus fee ( 7.50) to Joan Deakin, 2 Broomfield Barn, Trap Street, Somerford Booths, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2LT Dress code as for a working rally. Test training 2015 At all the working rallies, instruction is geared up to all the relevant tests. However, we have also organised training for the specific tests, as follows: A test training Do you hold your B test & Lungeing test? Interested in going further? AH and A test training will be organised to fit in with your requirements. Joan on j.deakin@stb.coop if interested. B+ Riding test training Do you hold your full B test and Lungeing test? Interested in going further? The B+ riding test is optional however the aim is to prepare members for the A test. Test training will be organised to fit in with your requirements. Joan on j.deakin@stb.coop if interested. Lungeing Test For B test holders, this can be taken at the Area 5 Senior Camp in July. Training will be organised prior to then in the branch and in Area 5. B test training 13

14 The Full B test, organised by Area 5, is at the end of the summer, (TBC by Area 5). If you are interested in training for this test, have achieved your C+ test and are in your 16 th year, please text/ Joan. You will need a current copy of the Manual of Horsemanship. Please also download the test criteria from the main PC website Additionally a B Test folder can also be purchased from PCHQ. Sessions to be arranged once names are put forward, to avoid clashes with exams etc. A training timetable will be then published on the web and circulated. C+ training. The final practical theory and riding session will be at Huntersgate, Byley at the working rally on Saturday 16 th April This session will be a combination of practical stable management and a ridden assessment. All holders of the C test are welcome to train, whether you are ready to take the test this year or not! The C+ is now examined by external examiners however all training will be organised in the branch. The C+ test is now needed in order to progress to the B test. C test training. At the working rally on Saturday 16 th April, candidates can complete the final training session for the C test. A test will be organised This test has to be taken outdoors and a date will be circulated as soon as the ground dries up. E, D, D+ and achievement badges. Training and tests will be completed at the working rallies and both camps. We will also continue to train for the tests and badges at the many rallies and events throughout the summer programme. See website for further details. 14

15 YOUNG INSTRUCTORS COURSES Have you got what it takes to become a branch instructor? Do you want to give back to branch members the help, guidance & quality instruction that you yourself receive? If you are 16 years and over, an active branch member, have a positive and enthusiastic approach to your riding and training then YOU too can play a role in the branch. This is the first step to helping you become a branch instructor. The courses are run by Area 5 and organised by the Area 5 training co-ordinator. If successful, they will forward you the details. The exact dates will be confirmed once we have been given them by Area 5. If you wish to be considered, (there are very limited places), please apply by , stating the level you are currently riding at and any involvement at branch activities you have done, eg helping at games practices, rallies, mini camp etc, to Joan, j.deakin@stb.coop. June 2016 A 2 nd timers course, for members who have already attended a YI course. (They will be contacted directly by Area 5) July 2016 a 1 day course for first time instructors. SHOW JUMPING TRAINING Showjumping training with Richard Carruthers At Forest Gate Farm, Delamere Road, Norley, Cheshire, WA6 6NF RICHARD WILL OFFER TRAINING IN THE WINTER, DUE TO HIS COMPETITION AND B.E COMMITMENTS SHOWJUMPING TRAINING WITH CORINNE COLLINS At Crossmere Farm, Davenport Lane, Brereton Heath, CW12 4SU Corinne rides at National and International level and is looking forward to working with you all. Lessons will be in groups of 4 for 1 hour, 15 per rider. This training is aimed at confident riders, jumping and competing 70cms plus confidently. Not sure of eligibility? Contact Anna. Dress code as for a working rally. 15

16 Thursday 12 th May 2016 Thursday 9 th June pm 6-8pm Please enter online or send entry form plus fee to Anna Sherry, Hunters Moon, Hollins Lane, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6NL. Tel Times will be displayed on the website with directions. Entries close 8 days prior to each rally, unless full beforehand. SHOW JUMPING TEAM TRAINNG WITH MICHAEL OWEN Tuesday 12 th April 2016 Kelsall Hill, 6-8pm Aimed at members wanting to represent the branch at Intermediate & Open show jumping and/or PC100 and PC Open eventing. 20 per rider. Groups of 4 for 1 hour. Please enter online or send entry form plus fee to Anna Sherry, Hunters Moon, Hollins Lane, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6NL. Tel Times will be displayed on the website with directions. Entries close 8 days prior to each rally, unless full beforehand. SHOW JUMPING TEAM TRAINNG WITH BIANCA BAIRSTOW Tuesday 19 th April 2016 Kelsall Hill, 6-8pm Aimed at members wanting to represent the branch at Grassroots, (80cms) & Novice, (95cms) show jumping and/or PC80 and PC per rider. Groups of 4 for 1 hour. Please enter online or send entry form plus fee to Anna Sherry, Hunters Moon, Hollins Lane, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6NL. Tel Times will be displayed on the website with directions. Entries close 8 days prior to each rally, unless full beforehand. 16

17 Tetrathlon training. Area 5 shooting practice will continue for CHNPC members, at Judy Gleave's, Stanthorne Parks, Clive Green Lane, Stanthorne, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0NZ. All are welcome to attend. Branch sweatshirts to be worn please. Fitness and running training will also be offered. Tetrathlon XC training all are welcome at the branch training sessions. CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING 2016 Once again, we continue to promote safe and effective cross country riding. We have planned cross country training for all abilities and levels. The branch subsidises all the cross country rallies to enable ALL members to have access to training at the different venues. It is so important to ride safely across country. A variety of trainers and coaches will offer their expertise to our members, however please enter early. Please note the venue and costs, as they are different! At some venues there will be a beginner s session, offering practical help and guidance to riding in open spaces. Jumping on the beginner s sessions will be very low key so do come along and have fun in preparation for our beginner s one day event. Dress as per working rallies with a skull cap, (however branch cross country shirts may be worn ring Caroline Thomas to order yours now!); please note long sleeves required and BETA Level body protectors plus medical armbands are COMPULSORY and should be worn over your sweatshirt. Please arrive in plenty of time for your lesson. Lessons will be in groups of 4 or 5, beginners in groups of 4 maximum, wherever possible. Entries close 8 days prior to the rally, (unless full beforehand). PLEASE ENTER WELL IN ADVANCE SO WE CAN CONFIRM INSTRUCTORS. SKULL CAPS, Beta Level BODY PROTECTORS AND MEDICAL ARMBANDS COMPULSORY. DATE VENUE TIME COMMENT Smallwood 6-8pm Aimed at all members Friday 15th Equestrian wanting to enter our branch April 2016 Centre event on 7th May 2016, Trainer: PLUS separate section for 17

18 20 per person Friday 22nd April per person Tuesday 26 th April 2016 Smallwood Equestrian Centre Rob Gilsenan 6pm Trainer: Rob Gilsenan Kelsall Hill 5.30pm 7.30pm Trainer Bianca Mortimer those new to XC. Learn how to ride across country safely and in control. Tetrathletes all welcome too at any of our training. Members who will be entering our ODE on 7th May 2016, including Rose Bowl training (PC90) will have priority. Members aimed at representing the branch at area; Novice level (PC 90cms), PLUS those competing at PC 80cms. This training will be over the BE course. Tuesday 26 th April 2016 Wednesday 4 th May 2016 Friday 13 th May 2016 Friday 20th May 2016 Kelsall Hill Somerford Park Farm Smallwood Livery Centre Smallwood Livery Centre 6pm 8pm Trainer Michael Owen 6-8pm Trainer: Liz Lyonette 6-8pm Trainer: Rob Gilsenan pm Trainer: Rob Gilsenan No beginner s session. PC 100 and PC Open training. This training will be over the BE course. This is for members who are aiming to represent the branch this year at these levels. For members wanting to represent the branch PC80, 90, 100 & Open. No beginner s session at this training. All levels including beginners who are aiming for our Beginners ODE on 4 th June All levels including beginners who are aiming for our Beginners ODE on 4 th June Wednesday 8th June 2016 Somerford Park Farm 6-8pm Trainer: Liz Lyonette No beginners section. Aimed at members competing 80cms and over. 18

19 Wednesday 29 th June 2016 Somerford Park Farm 6-8pm Trainer: Bianca Bairstow All levels including beginners (ideal preparation for camp). Cost 20 per person. Please either enter online or send entry on a branch entry form plus fee, to Joan Deakin, 2 Broomfield Barn, Trap Street, Somerford Booths, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2LT. Times will be displayed on the branch website. PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE XC RALLIES WILL ONLY BE CANCELLED IF THE VENUE CANCELS! (OTHERWISE WE HAVE TO PAY A CANCELLATION FEE). NO REFUNDS UNLESS RALLY FULL. ############################################## DRESSAGE TRAINING WITH DEBBIE JONES Debbie has agreed to continue the branch dressage training throughout the spring and summer. The training with Debbie will be at 2 locations2 different formats and, see below. Please make sure the car park area is kept clean at each venue! The lessons at Huntersgate will be in groups of no more than 3 for 40 minutes at a cost of 16 per person, 6-8pm. The team training individual sessions at New Barn are 30 minutes. Please bring a dressage test to practice. These are 20 per individual session. Dress code for both as for a working rally. Enter online or send a branch entry form and fee to Joan Deakin, 2 Broomfield Barn, Trap Street, Somerford Booths, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2LT. Times will be displayed on the branch website. TEAM TRAINING INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS (30 MINUTES) 20 3rd May 2016 Venue New Barn Livery, Ollerton, nr Chelford, 19

20 20 Cheshire, WA16 8S7 31 st May 2016 New Barn Livery, Ollerton, nr Chelford, 20 Cheshire, WA16 8S7 28 th June 2016 New Barn Livery, Ollerton, nr Chelford, 20 Cheshire, WA16 8S7 Groups of no more than 3 Venue for 40 minutes th April 2016 Huntersgate, Byley, CW10 9LW 17 th May 2016 Huntersgate, Byley, CW10 9LW THURSDAY 16 th June Huntersgate, Byley, CW10 9LW th July 2016 Huntersgate, Byley, CW10 9LW ENTRIES CLOSE 8 DAYS PRIOR TO EACH SESSION. Mini camp, (non residential), Wednesday 1 st and Thursday 2 nd June 2016 At Manor Farm, Cliff Road, Acton Bridge, CW8 3QP (By kind permission of the Hayward family) We have been invited back to Manor Farm which is a fabulous venue for our mini/junior camp. By popular demand, we are once again hosting a non residential mini/junior camp at Manor Farm, Acton Bridge. This camp is aimed at members who are not eligible for our main camp in July, (lead rein/first ridden riders and genuine novice riders), 10 years and under on 1 st January 2016 plus the members who do not jump or are just beginning to learn to jump, (any age), or members who would like to improve their confidence. This camp will be a day camp, 10am-5pm each day. The 2 day extravaganza will be action packed with instruction, a mini tetrathlon, stable management, a cross country hack, polocrosse, quiz and a team talent show! Lunch, drinks and snacks included in the price. Dress code as for a working rally, however PLAIN dark coloured jods may be worn. Entries either via the online payment system or to Sally Hayward on a branch form with cheque, (one per rider). Please state number of accompanying adults/siblings for catering numbers. Unfortunately there is no stabling available. For catering, please state if you are a vegetarian. 20

21 There is also another cake competition this year decorate a cake representing any Pony Club discipline! Please bring on the first day. Judging will take place on the first day and then we will eat the entries over the 2 days! Scrumptious! Great prizes to be won. Cost 60 per rider, (plus one cake) and 7.50 per accompanying adult/siblings, (to cover meals etc). Older members, (C+ and above) would you like to come and help? Lots of helpers needed! Remember, you were on the lead rein once! Enter either online or on a branch form, plus remittance, to: Sally Hayward, Manor Farm, Cliff Road, Acton Bridge, Cheshire, CW8 3QP. Any queries ring Sally on or the webmaster. PLEASE NOTE ENTRIES CLOSE 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CAMP, (18 th May 2016). ALL ENTRY FEES MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE BY 18 th MAY Polocrosse training Would you like to represent the branch at Polocrosse or just have fun trying a new discipline? Come and have a go at polocrosse at a couple of the Fun working rallies, (see above for dates). This year Area 5 is co-ordinating Polocrosse training for The Pony Club Championships, in conjunction with Celyn UKPA Polocrosse Club. We do realise it is an additional discipline that is difficult to fit in; however, we will try and offer opportunities to have a go at polocrosse. With this in mind, there will be opportunities to have a go at Polocrosse at the fun rallies and at the mini camp and July main camp in addition to the main working rallies. Come along and have fun! You can practice your skills without a pony! For the practices, you do not need any equipment to begin with but your pony must have boots or bandages on all four legs and also over reach boots all round, (see the tack table on the parents section of the website). To represent the branch, the 3 working rally rules apply, in line with all pony club disciplines. Check out the website for more information. Coming once again to Cheshire in July 2017! 21

22 THE PC POLOCROSSE HOME NATIONS INTERNATIONAL Following the success last year, in 2017 there will be another Pony Club Polocrosse Home Nations International between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It will be hosted by Celyn Polocrosse Club in Backford, Cheshire (date TBC). This is a fantastic opportunity for PC members to compete at his level. Want to get involved in Polocrosse? In Area 5 the training is in conjunction with Celyn UKPA Polocrosse Club, so look out for training opportunities. Celyn UKPA/Pony Club training camp A fantastic opportunity for those wanting to have a go at Polocrosse or train at Championship Level. This training camp offers instruction for all levels. If you are intending to put yourself forward for team selection, then this training camp is recommended. Celyn Polocrosse Club is hosting a training weekend at their Backford field grounds (near Chester and Cheshire Oaks) over the May Bank Holiday weekend (30 th April 2nd May 2016). Cost is 90 for the full three days or 35 per day, which includes all meals. Extra meal tickets are available for parents, supporters etc at 30 for the 3 days or 10 per day. For more details, see the information on the branch website or at Summer Dressage competition (VENUE TBC) A chance to practice your dressage in a real competition but amongst friends! All levels of experience are welcome including complete beginners. Come and join us for the summer dressage competition and gain valuable experience riding on grass. All abilities welcome. If you haven t ridden a dressage test before don t worry. Contact Liz and we can arrange for one of our young instructors to help you on the night. Young Instructors will be there on both dates helping all in class 1. DATE TBC (Times from 6pm) 22

23 Summer Dressage Class 1a Lead Rein and 1b First Ridden Walk & Trot Dressage Test 2013 Class 2 10 & Under Grassroots Dressage Test 2016 Class 3 Novice Grassroots Dressage Test 2016 Class 4 Intermediate Novice Dressage Test 2009 Class 5 Open Intermediate dressage Test 2013 Entry fees, cheques payable to CHNPC with name and class on back: Classes each class. Entries close strictly 1 week before each competition. Times will be displayed on the branch website. Please either enter online or send entries with correct fee to Liz Sutton, Yew Tree Farm, Bexton Lane, Knutsford, WA16 9BH Tel Tests from Liz if you send her an SAE or can be downloaded from the Pony Club HQ website ( Dressage to music Are you interested in Dressage to Music? Want to know more? For the last few years we have tried to gauge interest in the branch and we do have 4 members who regularly compete at Dressage to Music competitions, (even at the PC championships for the last 3 years!). We do have access to a very talented musician, Jonjo Secker, who will help you to create a personalised soundtrack for your test. If you are interested in this service, please contact Loulie Secker, ( ), and she will pass on to you Jonjo s details. 23

24 If you are interested in having a go at Dressage to Music, contact Liz Sutton, or if you are interested in a demonstration and we will organise one if there is the interest in the branch. There may be a Dressage to Music class at the Area 5 Dressage qualifier at Somerford Park Farm, Sunday 24 th July More details to follow. An invitation to represent our branch at the 2016 Triage Dressage Competition CHNPC v CHS v East Cheshire. An opportunity for all ages and abilities to represent the branch. This is a triage competition that we have been invited to the last couple of years. There are 3 legs and we field a team of 4 riders at each competition. The riders can only compete at one leg so overall we require 12 riders. We host one competition and CHS and EC also host a competition each. It is a really enjoyable and low key competition. Why not have a go? All ages and abilities required. Contact Liz Sutton if interested. If oversubscribed, members having taken part in the winter dressage competitions will get priority. More information will follow. *********************** Mid summer hack in Delamere Forest, Monday 1 st August 2016 All members of all ages and abilities, and family, welcome to join us for a leisurely hack through the wonderful Delamere Forest. 24

25 Meeting in the Whitefield car park at 10am, (details about directions will be sent to you all). Bring a picnic for after the ride! No charge however there will be a charge per horsebox ( 10)/trailer ( 6) for the car park by the Forestry Commission, payable on arrival. Entry on a branch entry form, or to benjules.pedley@virgin.net clearly stating names and numbers of riders & non riders. Julie Pedley, Brook Farm, Hodge Lane, Gorstage, Northwich, CW8 2SF. Mob Working Hunter training Do you want to improve your show or just gain a little more experience in the ring? Details will follow of training opportunities leading up to our branch PC show on 18 th September Watch the website for details. SELECTION FOR AREA TEAMS Would you like to represent your branch at the many area competitions? the area intentions form to Sarah Hodgson asap stating the discipline/s and level, (novice, intermediate or open), that you wish to be considered for. Details for each discipline as follows. Please remember that the 3 working rally rule applies. To represent the branch you must be an active member of the branch and have been a renewed member since 29 th February 2016, (new members 31 st March 2016) completing 3 working rallies since 1 st July 2015, ONE of which MUST have been in the current year, (2016). We will send out details to all concerning additional training opportunities for your discipline. 25

26 Area Dressage Selection Evening VENUE TBC DATE TBC from 6pm The purpose of this evening is to select the teams for the Area, Intermediate and Novice Dressage Competitions, numbers permitting. Competitors will ride both tests and selection will be made from the sum of both scores. Come and have a go for a team place. Please make sure you are available for the actual area competition on Sunday 24th July 2016 at organised and run by our branch at Somerford Park Farm. The teams will be announced on the evening. Please bring your cheque book as if successful the area entry fee will be requested on the night. Selecting for the following Teams: Grassroots Novice Intermediate Open Area Dressage Selection Tests to be ridden if wish to be selected for Intermediate & Open level (all to ride both tests) Novice Dressage Test 2009 Intermediate Dressage Test 2013 Area Dressage Selection Tests to be ridden if wish to be selected for Grassroot & Novice level (all to ride both tests) Grassroots Dressage Test 2016 Novice Dressage Test 2009 Eligibility Rules can be found in the PC Dressage rule book at Entry fee 16 (for the 2 classes). Entries close strictly 8 days before each competition. Times will be displayed on the branch website. Please either enter online or send entries plus branch entry form to, (attached) with correct fee, stating at which level you are trying for a team 26

27 place to Liz Sutton, Yew Tree Farm, Bexton Lane, Knutsford, WA16 9BH Tel Tests from Liz if you send her an SAE or can be downloaded from the Pony Club HQ website ( The 2016 Pony Club Novice, Intermediate & Open Championships, including the Dressage Championships, will be held at Cholmondeley Castle on 19th 23rd August The Grassroots Regional dressage Championships will take place at Eland Lodge 27 th August Selection evening for the showjumping teams Friday 27 th May 2016 at Smallwood Livery Centre. This evening will select the teams to represent the branch at the area competition, numbers permitting. The selection evening will be on grass. The evening will be run as a competition, with each rider riding 2 rounds. Course walk for Grassroots, (80cms) will be 5.30pm for a 6pm prompt start. The order will be drawn. The Novice, (90cms/2 11 ½), Intermediate level, (1m/3 3 ) and Open level, (110cms/3 6 ), will follow. Check website for approx times. The teams will be announced on the evening. Please bring your cheque book as if successful the area entry fee will be requested on the night. Training will also be arranged for team members following the selection evening. Please also check availability for the area competition on Sunday 26 th June 2016 organised by CHS (venue TBC). Please park on the XC field through the XC entrance! Enter online or send entries with fee on a branch entry form, ( 10 per rider), clearly stating level, (Grassroots, novice, intermediate or open), of team you are trying for to: Sarah Hodgson, 11 Threeways, Cuddington, Cheshire, CW8 2XJ, Tel

28 Not sure about eligibility? Check on the main Pony Club website, the webmaster or ask any committee member. The Grassroots Regional Championships is at Eland Lodge, 27 th & 28 th August The Dressage is on 27 th August and Showjumping is on 28 th August 2016 The 2016 Pony Club Novice, Intermediate & Open Championships, including the Showjumping Championships, will be held at Cholmondeley Castle on 19 th 23rd August Selection for the eventing teams. Selection for the eventing teams is by performance in the current season at the level or height you wish to represent the branch at, with previous experience also taken into consideration. If you wish to be considered for a team place, you need to be out eventing as much as possible, with evidence of competing at the level you wish to represent the branch at. It is not safe to enter the area qualifier not already having competed at that level. Capability at the level must be demonstrated. The safety of horse and rider are of paramount importance. Results from any competition, PC, BE or Riding Club should be ed to Sarah Hodgson, (sarahhodgson@hotmail.co.uk) stating the level or height of the competition. The area eventing competition is on Saturday 2nd July 2016 at Somerford Park Farm. Please note when riding for the branch, branch colours must be worn, (XC rugby shirts on sale from Caroline Thomas; contact Caroline also to borrow a branch hat silk if you have not got one). The 2016 Pony Club Novice, Intermediate & Open Championships, including the Eventing Championships, will be held at Cholmondeley Castle on Friday 19th Tuesday 23rd August. 28

29 Selection for the Tetrathlon teams Selection will be from the teams representing the branch throughout the friendly Triathlon and Tetrathlon competition series. You must also have attended regular shooting practices with Area 5 at Judy Gleave s. Selection for the Tetrathlon teams Selection will be from members who have submitted their intentions and have attended the working rallies where mounted games have been offered, in addition to branch practices. Practices will be organised with other branches and attendance at competitions wherever possible. Selection for the Polocrosse teams After the successes in previous years, we were disappointed once again not to send teams to the PC Championships last year, although Kate Tranter did the branch proud representing the branch in a mixed team. Kate is now playing polocrosse regularly at Celyn Polocrosse Club, who also host the Area 5 PC training. Kate also represented Wales in the PC Home Nations International. Alex Vickers also is a regular polocrosse player and an umpire too. We are again planning to send teams to the championships this year. Selection will on be on attendance at the Area 5 practices, (at Celyn) plus performance both in PC and UKPA competitions. Members will have to attend a qualifying competition, prior to the champs. Watch the website for more information and go along to the Celyn practices. See the enclosed information re the polocrosse training camp in May. Polocrosse is a fabulous team sport. The NFU Mutual Polocrosse Championship for 2016 will be held at The Pony Club Championships at the fantastic, (and very local!) venue, Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas, Cheshire 19 th 23rd August Endurance championships The Pony Club Endurance Championship is here in Cheshire at Cholmondeley Castle! Re-launched in 2009 as a PC discipline Endurance has really taken off. We hope to have members who are interested in this discipline and if so we could arrange some training sessions for you, if there is an interest. the webmaster, Sarah with your details, sarahhodgson@hotmail.co.uk. The Pony Club Endurance Championships will be held at Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire 19 th 23rd August Full championship timetable at 29

30 Good luck to all who are fortunate to represent the branch at any level. Don t forget to check the dress code BEFORE the day! Make sure your tack is clean and your pony plaited if applicable. Not sure of expectations? Ring any committee member to find out. ALL members are expected to stay for prizegivings. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RULE BOOKS 2016 It is a recommendation that members and their parents familiarise themselves with the rules for the different disciplines they compete in. The responsibility is on the rider to know the rules of the discipline they are competing in. The rule books can be downloaded free of charge from the main Pony Club website, ( However, if you would like your own handy size copy of the rules, you can also purchase them from the PC shop. Rule books are available for Mounted Games, Show Jumping, Dressage, Eventing, Polocrosse, Tetrathlon, Endurance, plus any other disciplines you may be interested in. REMEMBER IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW AND ADHERE TO THE RULES FOR THE DISCIPLINE. Pony Club Pony racing. We have had a few members over the years enjoying pony racing and having a wonderful time! James Caldwell came 3 rd at Cheltenham over Easter weekend and is soon off to Ascot to race there. We will all be cheering him on. If you would like to know more about getting started, find out the details at There are racing opportunities plus training for all. 30

31 ANNUAL CAMP 2016 SUNDAY 7 TH AUGUST 2016 THURSDAY 11 TH AUGUST 2016 at Berriewood Farm, Condover, Shrewsbury, SY5 7NN For members 10 years and over, (age as 1 st January 2016). 240 including all meals, tuition, stabling and activities. Those new to pony club will no doubt have already heard how fantastic Cheshire Hunt North s annual camp is! This year we are back at Berriewood Farm in Shropshire for the 4 th year, and are very excited to be back. We had another FANTASTIC and memorable camp there last year! The facilities are excellent and we have the complete use of the venue. The venue has a cross country course, (for all levels), enclosed arenas, acres of land to ride over and much, much more. Have a look at their website to see the facilities on offer; Unfortunately we are limited to numbers and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. So if you wish for a place, then get your completed form off to Anna as soon as possible! To be eligible to come to camp, you must have attended 3 working rallies, be at least 10 years of age (age at 7 th August 2016) and be able to competently ride in an open field AND ACROSS COUNTRY, in a group situation. You need also to attend at least one cross country rally for our instructors to assess you. In addition, you must also be able to look after your pony, muck out and tack up! We will mostly be staying under canvas, (in our enormous branch tent!) and the accomodation will be organised by us. All horses/ponies will be stabled on straw which is included in the price, however for those ponies/horses with an allergy, shavings can be arranged and purchased in advance. Haylage can also be ordered in advance. For those fortunate enough to gain a place, there will be a parent s camp meeting on Monday 20 th June 2016, pm, at The Granary Conference Rooms, Twemlow, (by kind permission of the Hocknell family) It is essentail ALL parents attend, (whether your child has attended camp or not) as the final camp documentation will be given out at this meeting. If you would like a place at camp, please complete the enclosed form and send with your deposit of 50 (per rider or per family if more than 1 member coming to camp), to Anna Sherry, Hunters Moon, Hollins Lane, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6NL Tel Closing date for entries in , (unless full prior to this date). 31

32 Entries permitting, we may be able to accommodate some younger members, however members 10 years and over will have priority. Want to be considered? Let Anna know. The final balance of 190 can be paid in instalments each month to Anna, last payment to be paid in full by Please put the members name on the back of cheque. If you wish to know more, why don t you ask some of our older members, ring Joan or speak to Anna, Tel: PLEASE NOTE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ALL PONIES/HORSES ATTENDING CAMP ARE UP TO DATE WITH THEIR VACCINATIONS. Any suggestions for training events, disciplines or venues? Many of the rallies in the summer programme were suggested by members. With our ever expanding membership we are always open to suggestions and will try and act on them, depending on suitability. Also, can you recommend any instructors? Pass your ideas on to any committee member for us to discuss when deciding future ure planning. A most impressive spring and summer programme, with something for everybody. We hope to see you out and about and do come and have a go even our most confident and competent riders were all lead reins once!! Keep checking the branch website on a regular basis as all updates/additional activities are displayed on there. A final thank you to our webmaster, Sarah & Maia Hodgson. They took over the website and are doing a FANTASTIC keeping it updated for you all. An enormous thanks to them both from us all. The next newsletter will be out in July. Any items for sale or requests to Joan please. Communication Continuing the effort to become more environmentally friendly, we are trying to cut down on the branch s paper trail! We now send you branch information via the PC database. Please check your s regularly as this has proved to be a huge success and a way of informing all about branch activities, future events etc. 32

33 CHNPC Annual Show Sunday 18 th September 2016 In conjunction with Wilmslow Riding Club, (see show schedule being given out at rallies or check out their website for information about the classes). Points trophy for overall CHNPC points winner PONY CLUB HAT, BODY PROTECTOR AND AIR JACKET RULES HAT RULE The following are the accepted hat standards as from 1 st January All hats worn at Pony Club must meet these standards and be tagged with the current WHITE pony club hat tags. Joan Deakin, Anna Sherry and Caroline Deegan are able to tag hats. Members who have had their hats checked by British Eventing and have been given a RED BE tag do not need to present their hats for tagging by pony club. The standards for all activities are as follows: PAS 015:1998 OR 2011 with BSI kite mark VG1 with BSI kite mark Snell E2001 with the official Snell label and number ASTM-F a with SEI mark 33

34 AS/NZS , 2003 or For XC riding over fences 80cm or higher, including Eventing, Tetrathlon and Horse Trials and also Pony Racing and Mounted Games (whether it be tests, training, rallies or competition) a jockey skull must be worn with NO fixed peak, peak type extensions or noticeable protuberances above the eyes or to the front. It is strongly recommended by Pony Club HQ that a jockey skullcap be worn for XC riding over lower fences. BODY PROTECTOR RULE Cross Country and Pony Racing The wearing of body protectors is COMPULSORY for ALL Cross Country riding and Pony Racing. Body protectors used for Cross Country and Pony Racing must meet the BETA 2009 Level 3 standard. For general use, the responsibility for choosing body protectors and the decision as to their use must rest with Members and their parents. It is recommended that a rider s body protector should not be more than 2% of their body weight. When worn, body protectors must fit correctly, be comfortable and must not restrict movement. AIR JACKETS If a member chooses to wear an air jacket in Cross Country or Pony Racing it must only be used in addition to a BETA 2009 Level 3 body protector. Parents and Members must be aware that if riders are allowed to continue after a fall in both competition and training rides, it must be fully deflated or removed before continuing, the conventional body protector will continue to give protection. Air jackets must not be 34

35 worn under a jacket and number bibs should be fitted loosely or with elasticated fastenings over the air jacket. Air Jackets may now be worn in other circumstances without a body protector. BRANCH MERCHANDISE CHNPC BRANCH SWEATSHIRTS & POLO SHIRTS. **CHNPC CROSS COUNTRY RUGBY SHIRTS** CHNPC BRANCH COATS & FLEECES XC SKINS CHNPC GILETS SOFT SHELL JACKETS NEW THIS SEASON! ALL AVAILABLE FROM CAROLINE THOMAS, TEL FOR SALE OR WANTED., TEL All ponies/horses advertised in this newsletter are known to the branch; however we would recommend you seek the advice of an experienced enced instructor, in addition to having the pony/horse vetted. Lulu For Part/Full Loan Lulu is a 13.2h 16 year old Chestnut Mare. She is currently ridden by my 12 year old who has sadly outgrown her. We have owned her for 2 years and she has been at the current yard for 4yrs in total. We are still in touch with her previous owner. We have done the following: Show Jumping, Mounted Games, Polocrosse, Fancy Dress, Fun rides, ridden showing including equitation and riding club pony, Handy pony & Pony Racing. With previous owner she hunted and did a lot of working hunter and XC. 35

36 She is good with the farrier (currently bare foot), dentist (doesn t need sedating), good to clip and practically loads herself onto a Box or trailer. Well-mannered pony, can be led around by a toddler, no problems hoof picking, bathing, grooming etc. She will stand all day in a trailer or box if needed. Never sick or sorry. She is not however a first ridden pony. She is a speedy pony and would suit a small confident child. Call Steph on for more info. Currently stabled in Lower Whitley, just off the A49 WA4 4DW Thanks for your co-operation re payments for rallies and training. We now continue to be a virtual cash free branch! Dates for your diary. Saturday 7th May 2016 CHNPC One Day Event at Smallwood Livery Centre with PC90 Rosebowl team event. Could you help us on the day? Monday, 30 th May 2016 Warrington Horse Show, Tabley. CHNPC Mini Camp 1 st & 2 nd June 2016 Manor Farm, Acton Bridge. Saturday 4 th June 2016 Beginners One Day Event at Smallwood Livery Centre. Tues 21st & Wed 22nd June 2016 Cheshire Show. PC Inter-branch Hunt Relay (for older more experienced members). Want to be considered for the team? Volunteer to help at mini camp. Sunday 26 th June 2016 Area 5 show jumping qualifier organised by CHS. Venue TBC Saturday 2 nd July 2016 Area 5 Eventing Qualifier organised by East Cheshire branch at Somerford Park Farm, combining the Cheshire Shield eventing competition. July 11 th 14 th 2016 Area 5 Senior Camp at Somerford Park Farm, (16yrs & over). Sunday 24 th July 2016 Area 5 dressage qualifier organised by CHNPC, Somerford Park Farm. Nantwich Show - Wednesday 27 th July 2016 Dorfold Park, Nantwich, CW5 8LD.PC Hunt relay, (interested in having a go? Contact Joan must be confident at fast speeds and jumping 75cms). Sunday 7 th 11 th August CHNPC Camp 2016 at Berriewood Farm, Shropshire. The Pony Club Championships Cholmondeley Castle 19th 23rd August

37 The Pony Club Regional Championships 27 th & 28 th August 2016 Eland Lodge. Sunday 18 th September 2016 CHNPC Pony Club Show, in conjunction with Wilmslow Riding Club, (see show schedule). Points trophy for overall CHNPC points winner. A POLITE REQUEST YOUR COMMITTEE WORKS TIRELESSLY FOR THE BRANCH. A THANK YOU AT THE END OF A RALLY/TRAINING GOES A LONG WAY. Cheshire Hunt North Branch Committee. District Commissioner Joan Deakin (Working Rallies, Camp, ODE) 2 Broomfield Barn, Trap Street Somerford Booths, Congleton Cheshire, CW12 2LT Tel: j.deakin@stb.coop Natalie Cliffe (Online resources development) Greystones 85 Top Road Kingsley, Frodsham WA6 8BU Shirley Lewis (Health & Safety, Child Protection) 10 New Platt Lane Goostrey Tel Lucy Such (Junior activities) 2 The Leese Byley Lane Cranage Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9LW Tel mob Assistant District Commissioner & Branch secretary Anna Sherry Hunters Moon Hollins Lane Antrobus Cheshire CW9 6NL Tel PRESIDENT Brian Bibby Heath Cottage Well Bank Lane Over Peover Knutsford WA16 8UL Tel: PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT COMMITTEE MEMBERS AFTER 9pm AT NIGHT. Liz Sutton (Dressage competitions/triangular dressage) Yew Tree Farm Bexton Lane Knutsford Cheshire WA16 9BH Tel Treasurer Sarah Hodgson ( Webmaster & Quiz) 11 Threeways Cuddington Cheshire CW8 2XJ Tel Sally Hayward (New member liaison,) Manor Farm Cliff Road Acton Bridge Cheshire CW8 3QP Tel: Julie Pedley (Parent s rota) Brook Farm Hodge Lane Gorstage Northwich, CW8 2SF Mob Caroline Thomas (Mounted Games, Branch Clothing) Back Lane Farm, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9SQ Mob

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