Drysdale Leopold Pony Club

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1 Drysdale Leopold Pony Club Newsletter **Rider Profiles start this month** See page 3 for Jenna Krause and page 5 For Sophie Browne ** Pony Club National Championships** See Page 6 for Lilly Herzer s update DC s Report A short DC report for you this month. Remember all riders that if you are out competing, you MUST show both your new blue card and your yellow card. It is the RIDER'S responsibility to make sure that your cards are correctly filled out so please check your cards when at the rally. August is testing month. Good luck to all those riders doing their D and D* Certificates this rally. This Saturday 3 August is the second trial for Speed to Safety being held at the Geelong Racecourse at 11am. We have two riders in contention to represent Barwon Zone at the finals to be held at Caulfield Racecourse on 31 August. Mel Webb is currently in first place. Brie Snellaars is only a couple of seconds behind. Hopefully these riders will be selected to ride at Caulfield and we may even have some tickets for our club to go along and support our club s riders on their big day. Good luck this Saturday. Continued on Page 4 Key Contacts District Commissioner (DC) - Caroline Shirra or President: - Kylie Berry Vice President Cathy Mulligan Secretary Sue Browne Treasurer Kurt Krause Attendance Cards Donna Morrison Theory/Certificates Sam Krause Grounds Kylie Berry First Aid Linda Devlin Junior Committee Rosie Snellaars August Birthdays: AJ Bonello Mel Webb Cake Duty: Clydies Website: Website and Newsletter Editor: cheryl.ann.hardy@gmail.com

2 PCAV Rule Books The following information is available from the Pony Club Association of Victoria website: New Dressage tests are now available and must be used from July Dressage Rules (effective 1st February 2013) - supersedes all previous editions Showjumping Rules Effective 1 February supersedes all previous editions Gear Rules (With Comfort and Safety Requirements) Effective 1 February supersedes all previous editions Section 7 Uniform Rules Horse Trials Rules (Including Combined Text Competition Rules) Effective 1 February supersedes all previous editions. Handbook of By-laws Effective 1 February supersedes all previous editions section 16.1 Uniform rules More information is available from PCAV Rules, Regulations and Guides 2013 Deadlines for newsletter content September Monday 26 August October Monday 30 September November Monday 28 October December Monday 25 November Issues or Concerns? Please see your group leader if you have any qu s if they can t resolve it they will take it up with the DC Caroline Canteen Dev, Chris and Scotty are back on duty in the canteen this rally. We have brought back the cake roster. This rally the Clydies Group are on cake duty please cook up a storm and bring it with you on Sunday. Fund Raiser for Lilly Herzer to go to Perth Silent Auction of 5 Wine Twin Packs bring your cash and buy some great wine. 2

3 Coming Events August 3 rd Speed to Safety Trial 3 rd Rokewood Pony Club Gymkhana 4 th Rally 10 th Ballan Pony Club BEDS Round 4 11 th Bacchus Marsh Open Show 10 th -11 th Geelong Showjumping Club Championships 11 th Maryborough Pony Club Horse Trials 18 th Corio Moorabool Open Show 25 th Little River Pony Club Show 31 st PCAV Speed to safety 2013 Caulfield Menzies Stakes Day September 1st Rally [and Father s Day] 8 th Rokewood Pony Club BEDS 15 th Portarlington Pony Club Combined Training 15 th WISE Championships Horse Trials (Warrnambool) 22 nd Bacchus Marsh Pony Club BEDS 28 th -29 th Werribee Horse Trials 29 th Barwon Heads Pony Club Supercross Showjumping October 6 th Rally 12 th 13 th Ballarat Pony Club Horse Trials 17 th Royal Geelong Show Pony Club events 26 th Smythesdale Gymkhana and Showjumping 27 th Corio Moorabool Pony Club BEDS November 3 rd Rally 9 th 10 th November Colac Pony Club Horse Trials 17 th Ballan Pony Club Combined Training 24 th Barwon Zone Dressage and Showjumping qualifiers 3 Rider Profile Jenna Krause My name is Jenna Krause, I am 11 years old and in the Clydies group at pony club. My pony's name is Georgie and my favourite lessons at pony club are cross country and show jumping. I attend South Geelong Primary School and am in grade 5. My favourite colour is blue and my favourite football team is the Geelong Cats! I love to eat spaghetti and my favourite fruit is cantaloupe. When I am not riding I like to play horse jumping games! Non- horsey stuff I like to do is dance and play on the Bearville site on my laptop. I love riding at pony club and seeing my friends there. I started at pony club when I was six, riding my shetland called Duke, then I rode my sister s pony Poppy for a while. She is old and retired, and now I lend Georgie from a nice family. She is 12.3hh and grey. She can do anything and I love her very much, but sometimes she is a bit cranky because she is getting old. We compete a lot, mostly at jumping, but lately some more dressage. My proudest moments on her were winning the BEST show jumping in 2012 and winning our first dressage test this year.

4 DC s Report (Continued from page 1) BEDS Round 4 Elcho Park) entries close this Wednesday 31 July. Thank you to Craig Devlin and his team of dads (Chris and Scotty) for taking over the running of the canteen. They did a great job last rally. Clydies group - you're on cake duty. Please bring a cake/slice to be sold at the rally. See you all Sunday. Useful Links Insulin Resistance: Not Just for Old Cushing's Horses - ulin-resistance-not-just-for-old-cushingshorses Ecotak Horsewear - Horse Training Tips from Frank Bell ell's_horse_training_tips.html Rider Profile Each month we will be profiling two riders from the pony club. This month we feature Sophie Browne and Jenna Krause. If you want to appear in the next issue please forward me your profile along with photos as soon as possible. Geelong Showjumping Club August Annual Show at the Geelong Show Grounds To enter go to Have a look at Jenna s and Sophie s profiles for inspiration. Cheryl.ann.hardy@gmail.com 4

5 Results Ballarat BEDS Round 3 6 July Grade 4 Div 1 4B 6 th Matilda Hardy-Smith on Mr Salix 4C =7 th Matilda Hardy-Smith on Mr Salix Grade 4 Div 2 4B =5 th Emily Shirra on Milton 4C =7 th Emily Shirra on Milton Grade 5 Div 1 5B 1 st Cameron Shirra on Kingsfred Pageant 4 th Charlize Brice on Chippy 5C 2 nd Cameron Shirra on Kingsfred Pageant =7 th Charlize Brice on Chippy Champion Cameron Shirra on Kingsfred Pageant Grade 5 Div 2 5B 2 nd AJ Bonello on Moondale Kasper 5C =3 rd AJ Bonello on Moondale Kasper Bacchus Marsh Horse Trials July Grade 3 3A 3rd Overall Brie Snellaars on Gisborne Lad 3B 4 th Overall Brie Snellaars on County Quoz Grade 4 4C 5 th Overall Jadae Bischof on Buster Grade 5 5A 2 nd Overall AJ Bonello on Moondale Kasper Horse name: Beau Pony Club Group: Connemares Age: 10 What School Do You Attend: Geelong Grammar Favourite Lesson at Pony Club: Show jumping Favourite colour: Pink Favourite football team: Geelong Cats Favourite food: Curry Favourite fruit: Apples Rider Profile Sophie Browne When you are not riding, what do you like to do? I like cooking, playing netball, playing with my baby brother, singing, playing on my phone, socialising with my friends and spoiling beau at Horseland. Anything else you would like to share? I started pony club this year and I ve made some new friends and I love going to all the rallies. I have also started competing for my school. 5

6 Pony Club National Championships Update Being selected for pony club national championships and qualifying for interschool nationals sure was exciting. Then the reality sank in. Organising horse transport and vaccinations, travel and accommodation has proved to be a challenge let alone paying for it. Mingo and I are training very hard in preparation for Perth. Mingo is being worked five times a week and eating like a horse! We have him on a special diet to build condition and keep him fit and healthy for the travel. We ve had a couple of good comps lately, winning the elementary championship at the Geelong College inter schools last Sunday. Coming up I have a clinic with Clemens, the German coach from Sydney. Mingo goes on the horse truck at the end of August to stay with a friend in Perth and I will be joining him a week later for final preparations. CAN T WAIT! Happy Riding, Lilly 6

7 Bacchus Marsh Horse Trials July Junior Committee Rosie Snellaars is now your fearless leader open to members 12 years and up meeting at lunchtime to discuss fundraising please bring your ideas. Saddle Fitting Kylie Berry, our DLPC President, is studying to be a qualified saddle fitter. If you would like her to fit your saddle to your horse or advise you on what saddle would best fit your horse please contact her on to arrange a suitable time at pony club. Pony Club Etiquette Walk between lessons Walk when coming back from lessons 7 If you need to leave a lesson for any reason, please ask permission from your instructor first don t run off.

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9 Certificate News, by Sam Krause Did you know you can gain Certificates whilst you have fun and learn at Pony Club? Our friendly instructors take the D and D star certificates here at pony club in March and August. The objectives of the Pony Club Efficiency certificates are to help young riders learn and gain confidence in handling and riding their pony. You are awarded with a certificate and a coloured disc to go behind your PCAV badge. Each certificate has a different colored disc. The Certificates available are: D, D star, C, C star, K, B and A. To gain your D certificate you need to be 7 years old and over, and be able to walk, trot and canter your pony by yourself, get on and off safely, and know a little bit about parts of the horse and your bridle and saddle. Most young riders who have been to 2-3 rallies and can ride alone will be able to have a go. The yellow D/D star book is available to buy at the club rooms, about $25.00 To gain your D Star certificate you need to be 9 years old and over, and have already gained your D certificate. Riders should be able to change direction at trot and canter, trot and canter at different speeds, ride with reins in one hand, be able to jump some small jumps, know some riding road riding rules, and know about feeding your horse. Riders will have been to pony club for 6 months - 1 year and will be confident on their pony. The yellow D/D star book is available to buy at the club rooms, about $25.00 I have a list of riders who are eligible to do their D certificate at the August rally. To do the D certificate riders must be 7 years or older, been to two rallies on their pony, be able to ride off lead at walk, trot and canter, get on and off safely, jump a small jump or two, and have some basic knowledge of their pony and saddlery and how to look after him/her. If you have any concerns about doing the D certificate this rally, please let me know. These riders who will be 9 in March 2014 will be eligible to try their D star certificate. D certificate candidates for the rally are: Sophie Browne Kailah Kiddle Leonora Turner Liberty Armitage Maggie Patmore More information about the certificates can be found on the website: under coaching-education, certificates and procedures. Sam Krause 9

10 July 2013 Book of the Month Clinton Anderson Philosophy Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 152 Author: Clinton Anderson Price: AUD $39.95 inc GST / The key to enjoying a safe, fun and fulfilling partnership with your horse is having the knowledge and confidence to lead and train him. All great partnerships are based on three elements: trust, respect and communication. Breaking down the crucial elements of his method of horsemanship, Clinton explains how to become an effective leader that your horses will look to for guidance and how to successfully start a mutually enjoyable partnership. Readers will learn what motivates horses, the basics of respect and why it must be established, and the role pressure and body language play in communicating. Clinton prescribes a tried-and-true formula to train a well broke horse and discusses the three elements that go into becoming an all-around great horseman. Parents Attendance at Rallies and Events Every child under 17 years must be accompanied at all times by a parent or nominated guardian at all pony club events. If parents cannot attend they must sign a form designating who will be the guardian on that day, and the guardian must also sign if in agreement. This is an important safety issue. October Rally Breast Cancer Awareness wear your best pink stuff S D Canvas Open for rug repairs and pre-loved items. 135 Woods Road Moolap ph. Sue Degoldi Grass Slashed Reasonable Rates / "Devs Grass Slashing" T U P P E R W A R E Caroline Shirra carolineshirra1@gmail.com

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