Check out our webpage for all branch news and activities!.

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1 Check out our webpage for all branch news and activities!. Open team after winning their class at Somerford Winter League. Proudly standing under the newly purchased branch gazebo! Our 3 quiz teams at the Area 5 qualifier. Our Lions team is off to the Championships! Well done to all our teams you were fabulous! Charlotte & Olivia at the PC winter Triathlon Championships. Well done girls! 1

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 are up to date about 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 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! Good luck in all you do. 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 10,000! 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! What a year we are having, (and it is only March)!! Well done to our 3 quiz teams at the area qualifier on 9 th March 2014; Our Lions team of Georgina Hayward, Maia Hodgson, Kate Pedley and Olivia Rodgers qualified for the Quiz National Championships in April. Thanks to Anna Sherry & Sarah Hodgson for organising the practices and overseeing the teams on the day. 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 WERE VERY PROUD THAT YOU RODE FOR US! A huge thank you to the unsung heroes behind the scenes: Loulie Secker for organising our branch team entries this year and also to John Secker for collating the entire League results on behalf of Area 5. THANK YOU! Congratulations and well done to Rob Gilsenan, Lucinda Bellis, Leah Connor, Annabel Carthy, Emily Hocknell, Olivia Rodgers and Maia Hodgson who qualified for the Area 5 Dengie Final at Northop. On the day, due to a variety of reasons, only Annabel, Olivia and Leah were able to compete. They were all a credit to the branch and looked extremely smart. Good luck and congratulations to Olivia Rodgers who qualified for the NATIONAL DENGIE NOVICE FINAL and Leah Connor who qualified for the NATIONAL DENGIE OPEN FINAL at Moreton Morrell in April. WOW! Good luck to our Horse and Pony Care teams competing at the Horse and Pony Care Area Qualifier in May. The competition is a qualifier for the main PC Champs so fingers crossed for the teams. We need team members to represent the branch - would you like to be on the team this year? Contact Anna Sherry asap. Congratulations to Georgina Blackshaw, Annabel Carthy and Emmie Davidson Slack for qualifying for the Open Dengie National show jumping final at Moreton Morrell in April. Well done and good luck to you all. Congratulations to Lucinda Bellis for winning the Darbyshire Cup for the Winter Dressage Series. Also well done to Emily Entwistle and Emily Phillips who were joint reserve champions and to Keileigh Riding for being awarded the Most Improved rider over the series. Well done to everybody who rode over the winter and a HUGE thanks to Liz Sutton for once again organising and running the series for the branch. Well done to Charlotte Sellers, Olivia Rodgers and James Caldwell for qualifying for the National Triathlon Championships at Milton Keynes. Unfortunately James was unable to attend on the day but the girls had a fantastic day and were a credit to the branch. Congratulations to Annabel Carthy, Xanthe Goldsack & Katie Vernon who have been selected to attend the PC Rider Development Pathway Training & Assessment Day at Myerscough on 8 th April We are so proud of you all. 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, you don t have to restrict yourselves to just helping out just to fulfil your Parent s Help Rota. CHNPC One Day Event Saturday 3rd May 2014 Smallwood Livery Centre Schedules and entry forms can be downloaded from the branch website. Get your entries in early as classes do get filled up quickly! The 2 6 class added last year for riders 12 years and under is offered again come and have a go! CHNPC Beginner s One Day Event Saturday 7 th June 2014 Smallwood Livery Centre Schedules and entry forms can be downloaded from the branch website. Get your entries in early as classes do get filled up quickly! Come and have a go! 5

6 EASTER FUN SESSION and EASTER EGG HUNT! Monday 7 th April am. Marbury Country Park Comberbach, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6AT Come along and have an eggstra special time, hunting for Easter Eggs and completing the Easter Challenge! Easter Bonnet competition (during the picnic lunch) and fabulous Easter Parade! (Regulation hats MUST still be worn when mounted). All ages and abilities welcome. Please be ready to ride at 9.45am prompt. Bring a packed lunch plus refreshments for your pony (haynet & water!). Parking is tight so if members can double up that would help! There is a pay and display charge for parking. 3 per person. Entries on a branch entry form to Sarah Hodgson, 11 Threeways, Cuddington, Cheshire, CW8 2XJ. Tel Closing date for entries Monday 31 st March ================================================= Beach ride - Ainsdale Beach, Southport. Friday 11 th April Back again by request, an accompanied ride along the beach at Ainsdale, where Red Rum used to train! A morning of excitement and fun, galloping along the beach (for those that would like to) or ambling along the shore (for others who may favour this) and all joining up to paddle in the surf. All ages and abilities welcome. We will split off into 2 groups, depending on ability and requirements. Meet 10.30am on the beach, ready to ride at 11am. Bring a picnic (and change of clothes!). There is no charge for this activity, however entries please on a branch form to Sally Hayward, Manor Farm, Cliff Road, Acton Bridge, Cheshire CW8 3QP, Tel: Please note there is a parking charge for parking; payable on arrival. Closing date for entries Friday 4 th April

7 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 novice, (2 foot 11 ½), intermediate, (3 3 ) or open (3 6 ). In the branch we will also be arranging additional team training. If you are unsure of your eligibility or suitability, please ring Loulie 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. 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 complete a branch entry form and send to the rally organiser with the appropriate fee. You can send postdated cheques, please date your cheques at least 10 days before the rally date, (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. ********************************************************************************** 7

8 MUSICAL RIDE COMPETITION AT THE PONY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE 15 th - 18 TH AUGUST Do you and your horse have rhythm? Do you like to groove? Do you enjoy the camaraderie of riding with others? Do you want to learn new skills and represent your branch at the same time? If the answer to any of the above is YES, then this competition may be for you! We are entering the Musical Ride competition at the PC Championships on 18 th August 2014 (date TBC) and need 6-12 members who would like to take part. There will be an audition process and the most suitable riders will be selected. Riders may be any age but MUST ride confidently and competently off the lead rein. The audition will be on Sunday 6 th April am 1pm at Huntersgate, Byley. If you would like to be considered and can attend the audition, please send a branch entry form with 5 to Loulie Secker, Windrush, Delph Lane, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 6ST, Tel:

9 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 2013, one of which must be in the current year, in addition to being a member in the branch from 31 st January 2014 (new members 31 st March 2014). Attendance at camp, (July 2013) 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 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. AREA 5 HORSE & PONY CARE QUALIFIER (Seniors & Juniors) On Sunday MAY 18 TH 2014 Somerset House, Threapwood, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 7AW By kind invitation of the Clark Family Would you like to represent the branch at this practical stable management competition? The last few years we have had teams qualify for the championships. All ages and abilities, new members and old, welcome to come and try out for the teams. If interested please send a branch entry form to Anna Sherry, Hunters Moon, Hollins Lane, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6NL. Tel stating age of member and tests/badges achieved. New members this is a great competition to have a go at! 9

10 Instructional working rallies with Jane Carruthers Saturdays 2-5pm At Forest Gate Farm, Delamere Road, Norley, Cheshire, WA6 6NF Once again in order to work her magic on all our members, we have been invited to Forest Gate Farm, Norley. The rallies with Jane are always enjoyable and a great learning experience. Lessons are in groups of 6 at a cost of 7.50 per rally. Entries will be on a first come first served basis; Dress as for a working rally. This rally is one hour riding instruction only. 24 th May st June th September th October 2014 Please 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 with directions. Working rallies with Bianca Mortimer Wednesdays 6pm 8.00pm: Open to all members, 1 hour riding instruction only in groups of 6. Rallies marked ** - members holding C test and above have priority at these rallies, although if spaces available any level can apply. At Forest Gate Farm, Delamere Road, Norley, Cheshire, WA6 6NF 9 th April th April ** 14 th May 4 th June** 25 th June 16 th July** 3 rd September 17 th September** 1 st October Please 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. 10

11 Additional Saturday working rallies, including test training. Limes Farm, Barthomley, CW2 5QJ 10am 1pm 17 th May th June th July th September 2014 The format will be a combination of flatwork, showjumping (on grass!) and stable management, focusing on working towards the tests. There will also be a mock C test on 17 th May and the C test on 14 th June (see details in test section of this newsletter). Dress code as for a working rally. All welcome! Entries close 8 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 AT THE 19 th JULY RALLY. (See below). Please 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 at the working rally on Saturday 19 th July am 1pm Limes Farm, Barthomley. 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 send entry form plus fee ( 7.50) to Joan Deakin, 2 Broomfield Barn, Trap Street, Somerford Booths, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2LT. 11

12 DON T FORGET TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TEAM SELECTION YOU HAVE TO HAVE COMPLETED 3 WORKING RALLIES DON T BE CAUGHT OUT! FUN WORKING RALLIES AT SMALLWOOD LIVERY CENTRE ALL WELCOME Thursdays 8 th May 2013, 6 th June & 10 th July pm Polocrosse, Tetrathlon running & clear round show jumping (in the grass arena) per person. Enter on a branch form and send to Joan. Entries close 8 days prior to each rally. The Summer Show Jumping challenge, (aka the Midgebite!) Crossmere Farm, Davenport Lane, Brereton Heath, CW12 4SU. Friday 23 rd May & 20 th June pm Summer fun for everyone, following the success of the Frostbite series! The evening will be run along the lines of a real competition. This is aimed at members who want to build up to representing the branch at Winter League next winter season and those who already jumped in class 1 or 2 Winter League. A great opportunity for all young riders and those with new partnerships and young horses/ponies. Each class will be 2 rounds. Dress code as for a working rally, (no coats!!) Clear round jumping pm Class 1 - up to 1 6 Class (1 st round) Class 3 up to 2 3 (1 st round) Clear round 3.50 per round. Class entries per class. Fees payable in advance please by cheque, payable to CHNPC. Entries close one week prior to the competition. Entries on a branch form including remittance, stipulating if you wish to do the clear round and which classes you wish to enter to: Sarah Hodgson, 11 Threeways, Cuddington, Cheshire, CW8 2XJ PLEASE GET YOUR ENTRIES IN EARLY TO AVIOD DISAPPOINTMENT. 12

13 Test training 2014 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. Please contact Joan on j.deakin@stb.coop if interested. B test training To prepare members for the B test, we will be holding practical theory sessions and ridden instruction beginning at Manor Farm, Acton Bridge, CW8 3QP, with Fiona Cayzer and David Llewellyn. The Full B test, organised by Area 5, is the last week of August at Smallwood Livery Centre. If you are interested in training for this test, have achieved your C+ test and are in your 16 th year, please enter the relevant sessions, on a branch entry form. Once you have gained your C+ test you are welcome to begin your B test training. Dress code as for a working rally. 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. Wednesday 23 rd April pm Practical stable management (no horse required) Wednesday 7 th May pm Ridden assessment plus S/M. Dress code as for a PC working rally. 10 per 2 hour session. Other sessions to be arranged with the group at the second session, to avoid clashes with exams etc. A training timetable will be then published. 13

14 Please send entry on a branch form plus payment to Sally Hayward, Manor Farm, Cliff Road, Acton Bridge, Cheshire, CW8 3QP. Any queries ring Sally on C+ training. This will begin with a practical theory and riding session at Huntersgate, Byley. The 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 will be arranged as and when our instructors deem the candidates to be ready. The C+ test is now needed in order to progress to the B test. Additional sessions will be organised at the initial session, to fit in with the candidates. Friday 25 th April pm Dress code as for a PC rally. 10 per 2 hour session. Enter on a branch form and send, with payment, to Anna Sherry, Hunters Moon, Hollins Lane, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6NL. Tel C test training. Mock C test Saturday 17 th May 2014 at the working rally at Limes Farm, Barthomley 10-1pm For members wishing to polish up their riding and stable management for the test on Saturday 14 th June at Limes Farm per person. Enter on a branch form and send to Joan Deakin. Entries close 8 days prior to the rally. C test Saturday 14 th June 2014 at Limes Farm, Barthomley for those members who attended the training at Limes Farm and those who are ready to take their test. 15 per person. Enter on a branch form and send to Joan. Entries close 8 days prior to the test date. E, D, D+ and achievement badges. Training and tests will be completed at the Saturday working rallies at Limes Farm and both mini and main camps

15 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. 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 Area 5 training co-ordinator Louise Shepherd. If successful, Louise will forward you the details. The exact dates will be confirmed once we have been given them by Louise. June 2014 A 2 nd timers course, for members who have already attended a YI course. (They will be contacted directly by Louise Shepherd from Area 5) July 2014 a 1 day course for first time instructors. 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, mini camp etc, to Joan, j.deakin@stb.coop. Monday 14 th April, 6-8pm social event at Fuzzy Eds. A 10 years and under social event at Fuzzy Eds, The Salt Cellar, Holmes Chapel Road, Pochin Way, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0JB As requested, another social evening for our younger members. Free juice for the children. Older siblings and friends welcome, however only 10 years and unders allowed to play in the playbarn. No charge for this event. Please book in by contacting Lucy Such,

16 SHOW JUMPING TRAINING Showjumping training with Richard Carruthers At Forest Gate Farm, Delamere Road, Norley, Cheshire, WA6 6NF Saturdays 2-5pm Continuing to further your knowledge and expertise, the training will continue at Forest Gate Farm, Norley. Lessons will be in groups of 5 for 1 hour, 10 per rider. This training is aimed at senior members aiming to represent the branch at Area Novice, Intermediate and Open Level in Dress code as for a working rally. 5 th July th September th October Please 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. Showjumping training for BEGINNERS At Crossmere Farm, Davenport Lane, Brereton Heath, CW12 4SU 6-8pm with Rob Gilsenan Saturday 26th April am 12 noon Tuesday 3rd June pm - 8pm This training is aimed at beginners, members who would like to learn to jump (or jump improve their jumping), new partnerships and members who wish to enter our beginner s One Day Event. Come and learn how to ride a course. The session includes a course walk & advice on how to warm up in the collecting ring. Dress code as for a working rally. Lessons will be in groups of no more than 4 for 1 hour, 10 per rider. Please 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 Show jumping training. This training is aimed at members who are confidently competing at 2 6 and above. All ages welcome. Dress code as for a working rally. Lessons are in groups of 4/5 for 1 hour. 10 per session. Date & time Venue Instructor Wednesday 21 st May Kelsall Hill Cheryl Booth 6-8pm Friday 30 th May Smallwood Livery TBC pm centre In the grass arena Monday 16 th June Kelsall Hill Cheryl Booth 6-8pm Wednesday 2 nd July 6-8pm Kelsall Hill TBC Please 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. Tetrathlon training. Area 5 shooting practice each Sunday, 4.30pm 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 commence at Judy's once the clocks change. We now have purchased 2 branch guns which are available for members to borrow and use for competitions. Please contact Anna if you require the use of one. The guns have to be signed for and picked up from Anna s by a parent. Parents would you like to attend a PC Shooting Course? A Pony Club approved shooting course is being held at Anderton Village Hall Friday 16 th May & Saturday 17 th May, approximate cost 70. Contact Joan if interested. 17

18 Tetrathlon XC training all are welcome at the branch training sessions. Cross country training 2014 Once again, building on the successful training programme last summer, we have tried very hard to offer as much cross country training as possible 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 instructors will offer their expertise to our members, however please enter early. Please note the venue, 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 Sally Hayward to order yours now!); please note long sleeves required and 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 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, BODY PROTECTORS AND MEDICAL ARMBANDS COMPULSORY. DATE VENUE TIME COMMENT Tuesday 8 th April 2014 Somerford Park Farm 11am 2pm XC training with Vittoria Pannizon. Aimed at members confidently riding XC 2 6 and above. Subsidised by the branch. 12 Thursday 10th April 2014 Smallwood Equestrian Centre 5-7pm places only available Aimed at all members; those wanting to enter our branch event on 3 rd May 2014, PLUS separate section for those new to XC. Learn how to ride across country safely and in control. Tetrathletes all welcome too at any of our training. 18

19 Friday 18 th April 2014 Tuesday 22 nd April 2014 Thursday 1st May 2014 Thursday 15 th May 2014 Thursday 22 nd May 2014 Smallwood Equestrian Centre 10am 12 noon. Kelsall Hill 5.30pm 7.30pm Somerford Park Farm Smallwood Livery Centre Smallwood Livery Centre 6-8pm pm pm All levels welcome including beginners and lead reins Members riding confidently across country, 2 6 and above. Hopefully this training will be over the BE course. All levels including beginners All levels including beginners who are aiming for our Beginners ODE on 7 th June All levels including beginners who are aiming for our Beginners ODE on 7 th June Thursday 5th June 2014 Somerford Park Farm 6-8pm No beginners section Thursday 19 th June 2014 Somerford Park Farm 6-8pm All levels including beginners Tuesday 8 th July 2014 Kelsall Hill 6-8pm All levels including beginners (ideal preparation for camp). Cost 18 per person (except Vittoria Pannizon training which is 30). Please send entry on an official form plus fee, cheques payable to CHNPC, 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 19

20 Debbie has agreed to continue the branch dressage training throughout the spring and summer. The training with Debbie will be at New Barn Livery, Ollerton, nr Chelford, Cheshire, WA16 8S7, by kind permission of Pam Rigby. Please make sure the car park area is kept clean! The lessons will be in groups of no more than 3 for 40 minutes at a cost of 16 per person, 6-8pm. Dress code as for a working rally. Entries plus fee to: Gail Cooper, Lapwing Hall Farm, Dalefords Lane, Whitegate, Cheshire, CW8 2BN, Tel: gail.cooper10@yahoo.co.uk Tuesday 8 th April 2014 Tuesday 29 th April 2014 Tuesday 20 th May 2014 Tuesday 8 th July rd September 2014 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DRESSAGE TRAINING WITH LIBBY SHAKESBY. Continuing to help you all to improve, Libby will offer dressage training sessions at Huntersgate, Byley in the outdoor arena. Friday 4 th April 5-7pm Friday 4 th July 5-7pm Friday 9 th May 5-7pm Friday 12 th September 5-7pm Saturday 21 st June noon The lessons will be in groups of 2 for 40 minutes at a cost of 16 per person. Dress code as for a working rally. Entries on a branch entry form plus fee to: Gail Cooper, Lapwing Hall Farm, Dalefords Lane, Whitegate, Cheshire, CW8 2BN, Tel: gail.cooper10@yahoo.co.uk Improve your flatwork! 20

21 Whatever your discipline, flatwork is the basis for success! These training sessions are aimed at our younger members, working up to and including C test, plus new partnerships/youngsters, with Lucinda Bellis at Huntersgate Byley. 5-7pm Monday 7 th April 2014 (New date added) 5-7pm Wednesday 7 th May pm Wednesday 11 th June pm Tuesday 15 th July pm Thursday 4 th September 2014 Lucinda is currently competing at Advanced Medium Level Dressage, having trained both her horses from youngsters. These sessions are forty minutes in length, 2 per group. State on the entry form if you wish to be paired with a particular friend. Lucinda will work on helping your flatwork in addition to test riding, (great for the Beginner s One Day Event). Dress code as for a working rally. Entry fee 7.50 per person. Enter on a branch entry form and send to: to Sarah Hodgson, 11 Threeways, Cuddington, Cheshire, CW8 2XJ Tel Mini camp, (non residential), Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th May 2014 At Limes Farm, Deans Lane, Barthomley, Cheshire, CW2 5QJ (By kind permission of the Gilsenan family) By popular demand, we are once again hosting a non residential mini/junior camp at Limes Farm, Barthomley. 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 2014 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. Mini camp will be a day camp, 10am-5pm each day. The 2 day extravaganza will be action packed with instruction, a mini tetrathlon, stable 21

22 management, a cross country hack, quiz and a talent show! Lunch, drinks and snacks included in the price. Dress code as for a working rally. Entries and remuneration to Sally Hayward on a branch form, (one per rider). Please state number of accompanying adults/siblings. There may be an opportunity for some ponies to stay over, please request on the form if stabling is required. For catering, please state if you are a vegetarian. There is also another cake competition this year decorate a cake representing 85 years of Pony Club! 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 and 7.50 per accompanying adult/siblings, (to cover meals etc). Please include with entry. Older members, (C+ and above) would you like to come and help at mini camp? Lots of helpers needed! Remember, you were on the lead rein once! Entries 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, (14 th May 2014). ALL ENTRY FEES MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE BY 14 th MAY Cheques payable to CHNPC. Post dated cheques accepted last date 14 th May Polocrosse training Would you like to represent the branch at Polocrosse or just have fun trying a new discipline? It is always difficult to fit in many practices, due to other branch commitments, however we will train at the Saturday working rallies at Limes Farm, (see above for dates). Please acknowledge on the working rally entry form when booking that you would also be joining in the polocrosse. POLOCROSSE TRAINING ALSO OFERED AT THE FUN WORKING RALLIES AT SMALLWOOD LIVERY CENTRE: Thursdays 6-8pm 8 th May, 26 th June & 10 th July

23 There will also 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 even 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. Contact Martin Vickers, Tel for more information on this fantastic team sport. Alex Vickers has represented the branch at all levels and also plays regularly for the Celyn UKPA polocrosse team. Check out the website for practices and more information. Summer Dressage competitions at The Crown Field, Goostrey Note: Competition held in field opposite The Crown pub Goostrey 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 competitions 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. Friday 13 th June 2014 (Times from 6pm) 1a Lead rein Walk & Trot Dressage Test 2013 NEW 1b First Ridden Walk & Trot Dressage Test 2013 NEW 2 10 & Under C level Dressage Test 3 Novice Novice Dressage Test Open Open Dressage Test 2014 NEW Entry fees, cheques payable to CHNPC with name and class on back: Classes each class. 23

24 Entries close strictly 1 week before each competition. Times will be displayed on the branch website. Please 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 onto you Jonjo s details. If you are interested in having a go, talk to Loulie or Liz Sutton, If you are interested in a demonstration and we will organise one if there is the interest in the branch. An invitation to represent our branch at the 2014/2015 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 24

25 low key competition. Why not have a go? All ages and abilities required. We have only 1 more competition left in the 2013/2014 competition however are now looking for members for the next series. Contact Gail Cooper if interested. If oversubscribed, members having taken part in the winter dressage competitions will get priority. More information will follow. Unfortunately this year our usual triangular show jumping competition with East Cheshire and North Staffs PC is not able to happen, due to circumstances beyond our control. We are hoping to resume this, in a similar format in However, we will replace with a branch show jumping day, with classes for all. We will send out details as soon as a date is found. The information will be displayed on the branch website too. Mid summer hack in Delamere Forest, Monday 28 th July 2014 All ages and abilities welcome to join us for a leisurely hack through the wonderful Delamere Forest. Meeting in the car park at 11am, (details about directions will be sent to you all). Bring a picnic too if you would like to! No charge however there will be a charge for the car park by the Forestry Commission, payable on arrival. Entry on a branch entry form, clearly stating names and numbers of riders & non riders to: Julie Pedley, Brook Farm, Hodge Lane, Gorstage, Northwich, CW8 2SF. Mob Working Hunter training 25

26 Do you want to improve your show or just gain a little more experience in the ring? We will organise training opportunities leading up to our branch PC show on 14 th September 2014 if you would like us to. Contact Loulie with your requests and if we have enough interest we will organise. Watch the website for details. SELECTION FOR AREA TEAMS Would you like to represent your branch at the many area competitions? Loulie Secker 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 31 st January 2014, (new members 31 st March 2014) completing 3 working rallies since 1 st July 2013, ONE of which MUST have been in the current year, (2014). We will send out details to all concerning training opportunities for your discipline. Area Dressage Selection Evening at The Crown Field, Goostrey (Opposite the Crown Pub) Friday 27 th June 2014 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 Saturday 12th July 2014 at Bolesworth Castle. 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. Tests to be ridden: PC Novice Dressage Test 2009 PC Intermediate Dressage Test

27 Eligibility Rules can be found in the PC Dressage rule book at Entry fee 15 (for the 2 classes). Entries close strictly 1 week before each competition. Times will be displayed on the branch website. Please send entries plus completed form, (attached) with correct fee, stating at which level you are trying for a team 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 2014 Pony Club Intermediate & Open Championships, including the Dressage Championships, will be held at Cholmondeley Castle on August The Tests being used for the 2014 Dressage Championships are as follows: DRESSAGE Novice Championships - The Pony Club Novice Dressage Championship Test 2012 Intermediate Championships - The Pony Club Intermediate Dressage Championship Test 2014 Open Championships - The Pony Club Open Dressage Championship Test 2014 Selection evening for the showjumping teams Tuesday 1 st July 2014 at Smallwood Livery Centre. (NOTE CHANGE OF DATE!) 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 Novice, (2 11 ½), will be 5.30pm for a 6pm prompt start. The order will be drawn. Intermediate level, (3 3 ) and Open level, (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 13 th July 2014 organised by CHS & WYL at Bolesworth Castle. Please park on the XC field through the XC entrance! 27

28 Send entries with fee on a branch entry form, ( 10 per rider), clearly stating level, (novice, intermediate or open), of team you are trying for to: Loulie Secker, Windrush, Delph Lane, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 6ST. Tel: Not sure about eligibility? Check on the main Pony Club website, the webmaster or ask any committee member. The 2014 Pony Club Intermediate & Open Championships, including the Showjumping Championships, will be held at Cholmondeley Castle on 15 th - 18 th 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. Results from any competition, PC, BE or Riding Club should be ed to the webmaster, (Loulie Secker loulie.secker@btinternet.com ) stating the level or height of the competition. The area eventing competition is on Sunday 6th July 2014 at Somerford Park Farm. Please note when riding for the branch, branch colours must be worn, (XC rugby shirts on sale from Sally Hayward contact Loulie re hat silks). The 2014 Pony Club Intermediate & Open Championships, including the Eventing Championships, will be held at Cholmondeley Castle on Friday 15 th Monday 18 th August. The Tests being used for the 2014 Eventing Championships are as follows: EVENTING Novice Championships - The Pony Club Intermediate Eventing Test 2009 Intermediate Championships - The Pony Club Intermediate Eventing Championship Test

29 Open Championships - The Pony Club Open Eventing Championship Test 2008 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 shooting practices. Parent team managers will be appointed to promote team spirit. If you are entering a competition, do let Joan know so team lists can be drawn up. Selection for the Polocrosse teams We are again planning to send teams to the championships this year, if we have the interest. Selection will on be on attendance at the practices and performance both in PC and UKPA competitions. We may also have to attend a qualifying competition, prior to the championships. Watch the website for more information and come along to the practices. Contact Martin Vickers Tel to learn more about this fabulous team sport. The NFU Mutual Polocrosse Championship for 2014 will be held at The Pony Club Championships at the fantastic, (and very local!) venue, Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas, Cheshire 15 th - 18th August Endurance championships The Pony Club Endurance Championship is here in Cheshire for the second year 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, Loulie with your details, loulie.secker@btinternet.com. The Pony Club Endurance Championships will be held at Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire on 15 th - 18 th August 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 prize givings. 29

30 RULE BOOKS 2014 It is a recommendation that members and their parents familiarise themselves with the rules for the different disciplines they compete 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, send a branch entry form to Loulie stipulating which discipline rule book you would like. The branch will then order for you. Each rule book will cost 3.50, which will include postage and package, (cheques made payable to CHNPC). Show Jumping, Dressage, Eventing, Polocrosse, Tetrathlon, Endurance, Racing, plus any other disciplines you may be interested in. Forms plus cheque, clearly stating which rule book you would like, to Loulie Secker, Windrush, Delph Lane, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 6ST. Picnic ride. Saturday 28th June Picnic Ride 11am-2pm By kind permission of Mr and Mrs Hocknell at Hollins Farm, Hermitage Lane, Twemlow. This ride is aimed at 12 years and under and genuine novice riders, lead rein riders welcome with leader(!). Weather permitting, we will be picnicking in the orchard, followed by clear round jumping and lots more fun! Walkers welcome. The ride will be over farmland with spectacular views with a paddle in the river. Please send entry form with entry fee to Sally Hayward, Manor Farm, Cliff Road, Acton Bridge, Cheshire, CW8 3QP. Any queries ring Sally on per rider entry fee cheque with entry please. Fingers crossed for the weather and don t forget your picnic! 30

31 ANNUAL CAMP 2014 Tuesday 22 nd July 2014 Saturday 26 th July 2014 Berriewood Farm, Condover, Shrewsbury, SY5 7NN For members 10 years and over, (age as 1 st January 2014). 210 per person, including all meals, tuition 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 once again going to Berriewood Farm in Shropshire, and are very excited to be back. We had a most AMAZING 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 soon allocated. 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 ) 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 by the 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 (additional cost to yourself) and purchased in advance. We are also investigating whether 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 23rd June 2014, pm, at The Granary Conference Rooms, Twemlow, (by kind permission of the Hocknell family). It is essential ALL parents attend, (whether your child has attended a previous camp or not) as the final camp documentation will be given out at this meeting. 31

32 If you would like a place at camp, please complete the enclosed form and send with your deposit of 60 (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). Entries permitting, we may be able to accommodate some younger members, however members 10 years and over will have priority. The final balance of 150 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, the webmaster, 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 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, Loulie Secker. Loulie works tirelessly on our website and does a fantastic job keeping it updated for you all. An enormous thanks to Loulie from us all. Any items for sale or requests to Joan please. 32

33 Novice Championship Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, (Organsdale Farm) Saturday 23 rd and Sunday 24 th August Last year s event proved to be the most successful yet and we had a fantastic 2 days. Over 700 riders took part and once again the venue was fabulous. However, each year the event grows and we need more and more manpower to run this prestigious event. If you can help in any way contact Sarah Hodgson or see committee members out and about at rallies, events etc. Did you know you can sponsor a fence from 150, (with your company name) or even a showjumping or dressage arena? Would you like to book a tradestand? Competitive rates to display your wares Contact Shirley Lewis, ( ), for more information on how to gain national exposure for your company or to book your tradestand. Help needed on both days, plus the run up to and after the event. Never helped at an event before? You can have a trial run and shadow a more experienced volunteer at our One Day Event at Smallwood on Saturday 3 RD May 2014! Communication In an effort to become more environmentally friendly, we are trying to cut down on the branch s paper trail! We are now able to send you some 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. CHNPC Annual Show - Sunday 14 th September 2014 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. New classes for 2014! Branch merchandise 33

34 CHNPC branch sweatshirts & polo shirts. **CHNPC cross country rugby shirts** CHNPC branch coats & fleeces XC SKINS CHNPC GILETS New THIS SEASON! All available from Sally Hayward, tel FOR SALE OR WANTED. All ponies/horses advertised in this newsletter are known to the branch; however we would recommend you seek the advice of an experienced instructor, in addition to having the pony/horse vetted. Stunning 16.1hh Irish Sports Horse. 12 years old grey mare. Lily has three very correct and expressive paces and is well schooled on the flat, with many dressage wins up to and including Elementary level with the scope for much more. Lily also has a bold scopey jump, she is very careful and uncomplicated to ride to a fence. She has competed in Working Hunter with many wins and turns heads everywhere she goes. She is a very nice stamp and is well put together. Lily has also been cross country schooling and proved very brave. She would make an ideal eventer as she really has got the full all round package. Very uncomplicated to handle and look after, no vices, good to box, shoe, clip, hack etc. Very sad sale due to owner moving abroad so 5* home sought for this special horse. Tel: rgeventing@gmail.com FOR SALE LeMieux jumping/gp half lined lambskin numnah, dark brown, medium size (16"-17") Very good condition - 35 Contact Kathy Fallon

35 SADDLE FOR SALE 17 Fairfax HW GP saddle, black, 3 years old & in good condition new open to sensible offers. raetee@dsl.pipex.com Saddle for sale: 17.5" Jefferies Falcon Medium Black GP 2 year old Jefferies Falcon Black Saddle in brilliant condition and has been well maintained. Has been used for eventing and is comfortable and safe for all three disciplines. Very stable on the horse and gives them a comfortable ride. Genuine reason for sale due to young horse outgrowing. Price: 520 ono Telephone: or Trailer for sale Bateson Ascot 2 horse trailer Very little use, in excellent condition ono Tel WANTED Brown sheepskin NUMNAH to fit 17inch Pessoa saddle pref Courtlea but will consider others Black travel boots to fit 14 HH pony pref Mark Todd or Woof If you have anything which may suit please contact me on