Halloween Happenings, Dynamic Dressage, Exciting Events, Tumpy Tetrathlon, Magnificent Minis & Happy Horses October / November 2015

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Halloween Happenings, Dynamic Dressage, Exciting Events, Tumpy Tetrathlon, Magnificent Minis & Happy Horses October / November 2015 What's New? & what s happening this Autumn / Winter?

! Please see the email we received (to follow) Thank you for making The Pony Club Online Dressage Championships a huge success this year!

You should start to receive prizes and rosettes from The Pony Club this week and we d love to take this opportunity to invite you to send us your pictures to share with our members on our

We ll keep you posted on the format and qualifiers for the next Championships, but in the meantime we ve included a separate Pony Club class in our November and December schedules.

1 Halloween Happenings, Dynamic Dressage, Exciting Events, Tumpy Tetrathlon, Magnificent Minis & Happy Horses October / November 2015 What's New? & what s happening this Autumn / Winter? Pony club Dressage Anywhere Wow What an amazing response from Dressage Anywhere, regarding The Pony Club 2015 Champions!! Please see the we received (to follow) Thank you for making The Pony Club Online Dressage Championships a huge success this year! If you haven t already seen it, we ve posted some comments from Leanne Wall, the BD List 1 judge who judged the Championship classes and was so impressed with the quality of riding. You should start to receive prizes and rosettes from The Pony Club this week and we d love to take this opportunity to invite you to send us your pictures to share with our members on our website and social media pages. We ll keep you posted on the format and qualifiers for the next Championships, but in the meantime we ve included a separate Pony Club class in our November and December schedules. All the best, The Dressage Anywhere Team CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS D Level 1st Molly Secker Rosie 68.46% Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre =7th Abi Marsh Ricky 63.85% Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre 10th Emma Wilson Scooby 63.46& Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre 11th Hollie Chandler Dennis 62.69% Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre 13th Chloe Chandler Pearl 61.54% Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre C Level 4th Charlotte Wilson Scooby 65.67% Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre

Pony Club Rally's Every Saturday morning we have rallies for all our members.

We work through our badges and assessments, improving our mounted and unmounted skills.

Saturday times; Connemaras & Dales - 9-11am Shires & Exmoors - 10-12am Mini Pony Club 2-3.

If you are unsure which group is most suitable please speak to Lyns in the Office or

We have workbooks that will help members progress through the assessment tests.

uk Congratulations to the Pony Club Tetrathlon junior team who participated in the

- 2-4pm - This is a new group for Pony club members with their own horses / ponies.

2 Pony Club Rally's Every Saturday morning we have rallies for all our members. Groups are divided depending on experience. We work through our badges and assessments, improving our mounted and unmounted skills. There are also lots of opportunities to get involved in competitions. Saturday times; Connemaras & Dales am Shires & Exmoors am Mini Pony Club pm Young Equestrians with Nai pm on Tuesdays - 13 years plus. If you are unsure which group is most suitable please speak to Lyns in the Office or Nikki our Pony Club Coordinator. We have workbooks that will help members progress through the assessment tests. To receive your workbook just nikki.secker@yahoo.co.uk Congratulations to the Pony Club Tetrathlon junior team who participated in the Triathlon on 8 th November, in spite of the weather, they worked very hard and came away with a few rosettes too! Well done Ale, Izzy & Holly Pony Club Competition Club - Starting Saturday 21st November - 2-4pm - This is a new group for Pony club members with their own horses / ponies. It is suitable for our members who are currently out competing or looking to start competing. Initially sessions will be monthly. We will be covering riding and theory, and looking ahead to the competitions that are coming up. This will include planning for teams and assisting with advice on preparation and which classes etc. Any questions please see Nikki or Nai.

Mini Pony club Throughout September-November the Mini Pony Club members have been working on a few badges and assessment areas: The new subjects have proved popular with the team, who have been

Show how to plait using baling twine and a plaiting band.

Be able to identify facial markings - star, stripe, blaze, and snip. Be able to identify leg markings - sock and stocking.

Sit in a safe and reasonably secure position in the saddle. Hold the reins correctly. Ride from halt to walk and from walk to halt in a straight line. Either on or off the leading rein.

In a group of four (one person per foot), shake a bottle of pebbles when that foot should touch the floor for each pace. Road Rider: Have knowledge of: Basic signals (left, right & thank you).

3 Mini Pony club Throughout September-November the Mini Pony Club members have been working on a few badges and assessment areas: The new subjects have proved popular with the team, who have been working on the following badges: Plaiting: Explain why you might plait horses manes or tails. Know how to make sure you are safe when plaiting. Show how to plait using baling twine and a plaiting band. On a drawing of an outline of a horse, draw on plaits and colour in the picture Colours and Markings: Be able to identify basic colours - black, bay, grey, skewbald, piebald, chestnut. Be able to identify facial markings - star, stripe, blaze, and snip. Be able to identify leg markings - sock and stocking. In pairs, on a drawing of an outline of a horse, colour in the horse with the colour and markings specified by your instructor. Assessment prep - E Test Mount by receiving a leg up. Dismount. Sit in a safe and reasonably secure position in the saddle. Hold the reins correctly. Ride from halt to walk and from walk to halt in a straight line. Either on or off the leading rein. At the beginning of November, two of our Mini Pony Club members received their certificate following completion of their E Tests Well done girls Footfalls: Learn the amount of beats for each pace. In a group of four (one person per foot), shake a bottle of pebbles when that foot should touch the floor for each pace. Road Rider: Have knowledge of: Basic signals (left, right & thank you). If you have a story that you would like to share about your own Mini Pony Club experience please call Fay on or friendsoftumpygreen@hotmail.com. If you have any questions about the Mini Pony Club, please see Vikki, Nikki or pop in to the office and speak to Lynsey. Tumpy Green BHS Riding Club REGULAR RIDING CLUB LESSONS Tuesday s 6pm Flatwork / Jumping Saturday 12pm Flatwork Saturday 1pm Jumping Max 6 per session Pricing Structure Off Peak Rate: Mid-Week Tuesday to Friday inclusive 15 own horse / 24 School horse Peak Rate: Saturday 20 own horse / 24 School horse Please note for Riding Club lessons on own horse, owners will need to catch in and get the horse ready. This can be booked in via the office, however there will be an additional charge to cover staff costs. This is the only way we can maintain the significant reductions for own horse on Riding Club lessons, something we are very keen to do.

Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre Dressage and Eventing Clinics running fortnightly Jo Dyer will be running the eventing clinics and Andrew Robbins will be running the dressage clinics 25 own horse 35

PHOTGRAPHIC MUGS Throughout November we are running a special promotion on photographic ceramic mugs, they will be available for only 5 each Here's how you order; Step 1; Either email a photo of your

uk or we can select a photo of the horse / pony of your choice Step 2: Leave payment (cash or cheque to Friends of Tumpy Green) in the Office marked FAO Nikki ( 5 per mug) Step 3: When you order is

HOOF Private: 8 session of 1 hour 255 HOOF Group: 7 sessions of 1 hour, plus a one to one assessment 150 HOOF courses are ideal for all those adults wanting to take up riding, return to the saddle

What you will get; A one to one assessment session: Seven stage series of riding lessons, group or private: Detailed feedback and progression planning every step of the way.

4 Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre Dressage and Eventing Clinics running fortnightly Jo Dyer will be running the eventing clinics and Andrew Robbins will be running the dressage clinics 25 own horse 35 school horse 5pm intro 6pm improvers call Lyns in the office to book on clients with own horses welcome to join. Call to book in! PHOTGRAPHIC MUGS Throughout November we are running a special promotion on photographic ceramic mugs, they will be available for only 5 each Here's how you order; Step 1; Either a photo of your choice to nikki.secker@yahoo.co.uk or we can select a photo of the horse / pony of your choice Step 2: Leave payment (cash or cheque to Friends of Tumpy Green) in the Office marked FAO Nikki ( 5 per mug) Step 3: When you order is ready you can collect from the Office. HOOF Private: 8 session of 1 hour 255 HOOF Group: 7 sessions of 1 hour, plus a one to one assessment 150 HOOF courses are ideal for all those adults wanting to take up riding, return to the saddle after a break, or just build confidence. To find out more or to book your one to one pre course assessment lesson just give the office a ring on and speak to Lynsey. What you will get; A one to one assessment session: Seven stage series of riding lessons, group or private: Detailed feedback and progression planning every step of the way. A dedicated area to relax with a coffee either before or after your session. You will be working with a dedicated instructor, who will help you plan, your next steps after the course. Leading to; Building confidence and your riding skills: Hacking out: Competitions: Learning opportunities - e.g. Diploma: Rekindling the bond between rider and horse: Riding clinics: Even horse sharing or horse ownership To find out more about when the next course starts just ask in the Office or info@tumpygreenequestriancentre.co.uk In addition to the Riding Club lessons the following Adults lessons are also scheduled; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12pm / 2pm Intermediate Adults Group Thursday 6pm HOOF level 1 courses Friday 6pm HOOF level 2 progression Subject to availability additional off peak groups may be possible for groups of 4-6. If you wish consideration to be given for another specific off peak lesson please see Lynsey in the Office. It s BACK The BIG Raffle DON T MISS OUT For your chance to win a years worth of group riding lessons, Please see Lyns in the office to buy your ticket. 10 each or three for 25.

Friends of Tumpy Green If you are planning on ordering any of your Christmas presents (or any shopping) online please consider our easyfundraising page.

On Saturday 11 th October we attended a Monster Halloween Party at Hamfields Leisure, Berkeley.

keep us busy throughout the evening. Thank you all who attended and supported this event, we raised over 700 towards the Arena improvements.

com or share your ideas with Nikki, Vikki or Fay. Thank you Friends of Tumpy Green Halloween Fun Show, inc.

Equestrian Centre. The show was very well attended and we had some beautiful rosettes for our winners.

5 Friends of Tumpy Green If you are planning on ordering any of your Christmas presents (or any shopping) online please consider our easyfundraising page. Collect FREE donations for Friends of Tumpy Green with all your online Christmas shopping! On Saturday 11 th October we attended a Monster Halloween Party at Hamfields Leisure, Berkeley. This was a social event for all of our friends, old and new, to celebrate Halloween and enjoy each other s company with a live band, close up magician and hog roast to keep us busy throughout the evening. Thank you all who attended and supported this event, we raised over 700 towards the Arena improvements. If you have any ideas about future events, please contact the Friends of Tumpy Green by friendsoftumpygreen@hotmnail.com or share your ideas with Nikki, Vikki or Fay. Thank you Friends of Tumpy Green Halloween Fun Show, inc. Cricklands Show Jumping & Dressage Qualification classes - Sunday 1st Nov Keeping to the Halloween theme, we presented a Fun Show on Sunday 1 st November at Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre. The show was very well attended and we had some beautiful rosettes for our winners. A special thanks to Beth Wadley for taking Approximately 400 photographs at this event! The friends received lots of very positive feedback from visitors and clients and we had a fantastic day. There were some amazing fancy dress costumes too, well done and thank you to all involved. The next fun show will be our Fun Christmas show on Sunday 6 th December In preparation for this event we have had some more spaces created in the car park and will have additional signage for visitors. Food and drink will be available on site. See you there!

6 Friends of Tumpy Green Open Dressage & Show Jumping League Competition 1 - Sunday 8th November Including Cricklands Qualification, Suitable for all ages Sunday 8 th November, Sunday 29 th November, Sunday 10 th January 2016, Sunday 7 th February Senior and Junior Divisions (subject to numbers)

Tumpy Green 100 Club Raise funds for Tumpy Green and be in with a

A private lottery open to all users of Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre

Pay just 4 per month for the chance to win a cash prize, and raise

The following prizes will be drawn monthly: 1 st prize: 50% of the

60 if 100 members) 3rd prize: 20% of the prize fund ( 40 if 100

Ask at the office for an application form, or email Hannah Crump

You may purchase more than one subscription to increase your chances

7 Tumpy Green 100 Club Raise funds for Tumpy Green and be in with a chance to win a monthly cash prize! Q: What is it? A private lottery open to all users of Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre and their friends/family. Pay just 4 per month for the chance to win a cash prize, and raise money for Friends of Tumpy Green. Q: What can I win? The following prizes will be drawn monthly: 1 st prize: 50% of the prize fund ( 100 if 100 members) 2 nd prize: 30% of the prize fund ( 60 if 100 members) 3rd prize: 20% of the prize fund ( 40 if 100 members) Q: How do I join? Ask at the office for an application form, or Hannah Crump (maple.hannah@gmail.com) for more details and application forms. You may purchase more than one subscription to increase your chances of winning. The results will be displayed in the office and on the Tumpy Green Equestrian Centre Facebook page. If you would like to be in with a chance for winning in this month s draw please contact Hannah. UPCOMING EVENTS:

If you have anything you would like to contribute to upcoming

and our equine friends, our hard work, friendship and ongoing

Would you like to support / join any of the clubs at Tumpy

Perhaps you would like to learn more about volunteering for

8 If you have anything you would like to contribute to upcoming newsletters please contact Fay on or Thanks to all contributors this month here s to us, our human and our equine friends, our hard work, friendship and ongoing support Go Team Tumpy Would you like to get involved? Would you like to support / join any of the clubs at Tumpy Green? Perhaps you would like to learn more about volunteering for events, training towards Diploma qualifications or riding lessons and classes that are available? Please contact the Office and speak to Lynsey for more information

WELSHMOOR EVENTS SUMMER SIZZLER SASH SHOW. Incorporating the SPSBS Summer Show

WELSHMOOR EVENTS SUMMER SIZZLER SASH SHOW Incorporating the SPSBS Summer Show 15 th July 2018 GWC Equestrian Centre, Vicarage Road, Wingfield, Nr Diss, Norfolk, IP21 5RB Sashes for 1 st 6th Championship