Diary Dates December 9th - Gymkhana & Break Up. December 2017 Newsletter. Laurie, Bennet/Yalden, Meagher/Mugavin

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1 Laurie, Bennet/Yalden, Meagher/Mugavin Clintons Road, Smiths Gully P.O. Box 59 St Andrews 3761 w w w. s t a n d r e w s. p o n y c l u b v i c. o r g. a u December 2017 Newsletter President Peter Stuart Vice President Ray Lavery District Commissioner Pam Stuart or Assistant District Commissioner Heather Pain Secretary Helen Powell Ass. Secretary Jackie Scott Treasurer Craig Spratling Zone Representative Tania Vascon Adult Riders Agistment Canteen Certificates Events Sec. First Aid Tania Vascon Pam Stuart Sue Dahlblom Helen Powell Pam Stuart Tania Vascon Louise Serraro Greg Hunter Julie Mill Karen Findlay Emma Bennett Fundraising Karen Tung, Sue Laurie, Megan Fox. Grounds Peter Stuart Fireplan Co-ord Peter Stuart Newsletter Robyn Hunter Pam Stuart Rally Organiser Pam Stuart Rally Saturday 9th December 2017 Pam s Bit The last rally was small & the weather was quite warm so some apple bobbing happened after the younger ones finished for the day, they all went home just a bit wet but had fun. Our next rally is our Gymkhana followed by our Break Up night, I m looking forward to enjoying your company with us. On behalf of the Committee I would like to wish all our families a very happy Christmas & a safe New Years. Also on behalf of the committee I would like to thank our wonderful instructors for the year who do an amazing job for our children. Our two canteens at Yeringberg were well worth our effort but lots of hard work, thanks to team Spratling s for getting us all the equipment once again & to all who helped with setup & pack up. To all the families who came along & helped out we appreciate your involvement. Our events ran amazingly well & thanks to Kathryn & Helen for running them so well. To our amazing committee members I appreciate their support & input for this year. To our hard working Secretary, Helen who does a lot behind the scenes & her 2 nd in command Jackie Scott for helping her out, to our much loved Treasurer, Craig who works hard at keeping up with our bills, to my Assist DC, Heather who helps me out & makes great coffee, to our Vice Prez, Ray for coming to most things & helping out, to our newsletter editor, Robyn who makes our newsletters always look fantastic I would like to thank you all. If anyone is interested in an informal January rally please let me know so I can organise one if enough people are interested. To my absolutely amazing, hardworking family I can never say Thank you enough for your undying support each & every year. Looking forward to a small rest over Xmas & to catch up with some housework. See you all at the next rally, Pam Diary Dates December 9th - Gymkhana & Break Up As from the 1 st June, 2014 the State government has banned smoking where children play, smoking is prohibited within 10mts of public places that children use which host under 18 s sports. NO SMOKING ON THE GROUNDS AT ALL. Uniforms Julie Mill General committee Kerry Uden, Anjie Grisold, Mel Ramsay, Kerry Cooke, Scott Crabtree, Kathryn Parsons, Andy Scott. Canteen and Maintenance December Roster: Braniff, Livesey & Muller February Roster: The Committee For canteen details only please ring Sue Dahlblom on So she can fill you in on what you need to bring. Don t forget if you cannot do your Maintenance Duties or Canteen it is up to YOU to organise to swap with someone else.

2 Notice Board Happy December Birthdays To Ellie Augustine Regan Crabtree Montana Stuart December 9th Gymkhana & Christmas Break Up Happy January Birthdays To Matilda Baldwin Cassie Bebbington Sienna McKie-Post What is the gymkhana and Awards Night? Many of you have questions as to how the Gymkhana and Awards Night works. Over the next couple of pages we have tried our very best to explain it to you. It is a fun day where everyone gets to have a go at everything. The children really enjoy themselves and many look forward to it all year. After the Gymkhana finishes usually about 1.30pm- 2pm we all pack up then go home with the ponies and get changed and return to Pony Club for a 6pm start for our awards night. The Awards night runs much like any football or cricket presentation night where we recognise children s and parents achievements and contributions throughout the year. Everyone is encouraged to attend as most of the children are in the presentations. Please bring along your own drinks. No one is to ride on Pony Club grounds unless they are insured

3 Gymkhana 2017 What is our break up Gymkhana? A Gymkhana is a fun day for every child and horse. The activities organised have been designed so that every child can have a go at everything. PLEASE NOTE: ALL HORSES/PONIES DOING SHOWING CLASSES MUST WEAR A SNAFFLE BIT am start ON YOUR HORSE Best Presented We start the day with best presented for all groups. This is where you line up on the main ménage in your allocated groups and are gear checked. You are also checked for cleanliness of your horse, cleanliness of your gear and cleanliness of the rider. Ribbons are given out at the end of each class. Pony Club Rider Class This class is judged on the riders NOT the Horses. The riders will ride in the ring until the judge asks them to do things i.e. walk, trot, canter etc. this is focusing on the rider and their position. They will look for things like heels down holding the reins properly asking for the up and down transitions correctly (in older classes they will also look at whether the rider is on the correct diagonals/canter leads etc.) Then the judge may line you all up and ask you to do a workout, which will be a bit of walk/trot/canter (depending on ability). Ribbons are given out at the end of each class. Pairs This is a fun activity whereby riders are asked to pair up. Usually they choose friends or horses that are similar in height etc. The judge will ask you to do activities together i.e. walk trot etc. so try to choose a pair of horses that like each other. Maybe even organise it before hand and have a little practice in the morning. Ribbons are given out at the end of each class. Handy Mount An obstacle course is set up with activities like trotting through some poles carrying things etc. Each child rides through the obstacle course and the fastest time wins. You will be competing in your groups for scoring purposes however you may go to this activity at any time during your allocated time. The presentation for Handy mount will be at the awards night. Showjumping Will be a Freshman s course for the 4 bottom groups but you will still be expected to jump in your allocated grades as per the December Groups List. All riders have their grading marked beside their names. If they are incorrect please let Pam know before the rally. You may go to this activity at any time during your allocated time. The presentation for Showjumping will be at the awards night. Fancy Dress This is very competitive & you will need to think hard on what you can do. Past winners have included The Queen, A fireman & a swimming horse & rider. Fancy Dress Rules from PCAV 18 Fancy Dress 18.1 Helmets Always required Boots Always required Armband Always required Horse Leg Wear Leg wear of any description is not permitted Spurs Not permitted. Please also try your Fancy Dress Costumes on your horses before you come to the rally. Pony Club Mount Much like the rider class except this is judged on the HORSE and the suitability of the horse for Pony Club. In this class you will be asked to work your horses out and may be asked to go over a small obstacle or jump. Ribbons are given out at the end of each class. Best Trick Get your imaginations flowing & see what you can come up with & maybe a quick practice before coming to the gymkhana. Pleasure Mount This is judged on the HORSE, they will need to go around on a loose rein at walk, trot, canter, halt & over a jump. Bareback Rider This is without a saddle on your horse. For those that are not comfortable without a saddle can ride with no stirrups instead.

4 End of Year Break Up What Happens on the awards night? Everyone takes their horses home after the Gymkhana and returns by 5.30pm. We start off with our tea then we then have our awards presentation for the night where we present, the Instructors Awards, Most Improved Awards, our Zone Awards and State Awards amongst others. The cost of the awards night is $20.00 per family and everyone is asked to provide a small offering of nominated food. We also present our Major Awards The Riddle Family Award The Riddle family have been involved with our club for 30+ years & Linda was the DC when our club formed she is also one of our Life Members. All of her children rode at the club & both the girls have been instructors as well. The Riddle family felt they should have a perpetual trophy to the family who shows great commitment & involvement to the club over the year. The family that will win this award have shown a huge involvement since they joined our club. They have put in more than most & are always helping out at EVERY event & more than happy to be involved in the club in anyway. Stan Finch Award To most of you who didn't know Stan he was an extremely devoted worker for our club who always was thinking of ways to help improve the grounds, he was always standing behind a shovel not necessarily using it but guiding (maybe telling) those around him how to get it how HE wanted it. He taught a lot of our children who have now left over the years & gave them all a special amount of time & understanding. We hold this award very highly as he taught our children that anything you did was always good enough just because you had tried your best. The award is given to someone who has shown they have tried but not necessarily achieved anything. Also to a showjumper or eventer as that s what Stan liked the most. Jan Bell Horsemanship Award This is for someone who has been committed to their horse & has achieved results not necessarily in leaps & bounds but in small steps. They have taken a step forward with their horse & found the achievement to be rewarding. They have also maintained consistent horsemanship with their horse. (Mainly about horse & rider). DC s Award This Award is about encouragement. Not everyone can get their horse to do all the right moves & not everyone has the right horse. This award recognises this achievement they have put in over not just this year but in years gone on. They have been involved with the club events & helped the club out a lot behind the scenes. President s Award. For someone who has helped the club out a lot behind the scenes. Brenda Mitton Pony Club Service Award. Recognition of our riding members who regularly help at the club at events, pony club rallies & junior committee events. Itchy Award. This award was in memory of one of our ex members pony who was sadly lost in the 2009 bushfires. This award recognises ponies who have been a valued representative for our Pony Club. Junior Committee Pony Club Spirit Award The Junior committee vote on who they feel has represented the Pony club throughout their pony club years in the true Pony Club spirit. Some of the qualities of the Pony Club Spirit are encouraging other pony club members, being part of a team & never giving up. Junior Committee Encouragement Award. The Junior committee vote on who they feel needs a little extra encouragement as things haven t always been easy. SET UP FOR GYMKHANA This will be on Friday afternoon from 5pm we will be raking all menage s, setting up a Showjumping ring on the Main menage & a handimount course on the small red arena. The more helpers we have the quicker we get home to clean our horses. Gymkhana Cost The cost for the gymkhana will be $20 per rider & $10 for extra siblings. Awards Night Cost The cost of the Awards night will be $25 Family or $10 per person. Hamper for Raffle Could each family bring one thing either to the Gymkhana or on the night, so we can make up some hampers for a raffle. Tickets will be sold during the day as well as the night.

5 Out & About Yarra Glen Horse Trials Tahlei Spratling - 6th in 5.2 Shenae Spratling unplaced in 5.1 Yarrambat Horse Trials Briony Scott - 6th place

6 Out & About Lilydale Supercross 18th November Briony Scott 1st Monique Ramsay 2nd Shenae Spratling - 5th Tahlei Spratling 14th

7 Cup Day 2017 Pre Cup Day Teamwork! Cup Day Face Painting! And they re racing!

8 PCAV State Games Well done to the St Andrews games team at the State championships. Twentysix teams battled it out in a tough competition. The conditions were not great with many horses sliding over & one rider requiring the air ambulance. We are so proud of Aiden Somers, Jemima Portman, Monique Ramsay, Briony Scott, Sienna McKie, Tahlei Spratling and Shenae Spratling. Overall the team finished 7th fantastic effort St. Andrews!

9 Member Interview This month we have interviewed: Tahlei Spratling How old are you? Eleven What is your horse s name? Lynsway Serenade (aka Sarah) How old is your horse? Sarah is 17 years old What do you like to do when you re not horseriding? Singing / music, also hangout with friends What is your favourite food? Thai food and all types of curries Why do you like coming to St. Andrews Pony Club? I enjoy riding with my friends Which group do you ride in? Fairy Penguins Do you have other pets? A dog Banjo, 3 cats sooky, pixei and fat cat, 2 guinea pigs, 2 rabbits, 2 budgies and more ponies What is your favourite horse riding event? Horse trials especially jumping

10 General Interest Apple Bobbing last rally AGM Our Annual General Meeting will be held on 11 th February our first rally back. We must have at least one parent from each family to attend. This will be held at lunchtime around 1pm in the clubhouse. This is in the NMZ handbook Are YOU an active member, the kind who would be missed? Or are you just contented, that your name is on the list? Millee & Montana were some of the kids bobbing for apples last rally, along with the help of Tequilla. SLASHING If anyone knows of someone who would be able to slash/mulch our X-Country grounds over the next couple of months please let us know. New Year s Eve If you don t have any plans for New Year s Eve we usually have a get together at Pony Club starting from around 7pm. You need to bring a plate also your own drinks. Lots of dancing to be done & you can see lots of amazing fireworks from different places. Do you attend each meeting, and mingle with the flock? Or do you stay away, and criticise and knock? Do you take an active part, to help the work along? Or are you satisfied to be, the kind that just belong? Do you help committees, to see there are no tricks? Or leave it to just a few, and talk about the cliques? So come along to meetings, and help with hand and heart! Don't be just a member, but take an active part. Think it over people, you know right from wrong! Are YOU an active member, or do you just belong? Something to think about for the AGM

11 Diary Dates/Events/Workshop These upcoming competitions and clinics can be found on the pony club website: Event Date PCAV State Tetrathlon December North Metro Zone Showjumping Day 9 December State Qualifier for Dressage Kangaroo Ground 10 December Mount Evelyn PC Jump a Round NMZ 9 Feb Pakenham Horse Trials WGZ 10 Feb Mount Evelyn PC Jump a Round NMZ 23 Feb Seville PC HT NMZ Horseland Dressage & Showjumping State Championships 2018 TBC 24 Feb 3 & 4 March 2018

12 Article Does my horse need a companion? Out & About This Article has been sourced from the RSPCA Australia Knowledge base. Does my horse need a companion? Horses naturally live in herds and a normal horse is never alone by choice. These facts drive the behavior of horses and cause them to do some of the things that can seem irrational to us - such as panic if they get separated from other horses. Living as part of a herd has many advantages for horses such as safety in numbers. A horse living alone in the wild would be much more likely to be caught by a predator therefore horses feel safer when they have other horses around them. Horses take it in turns to watch over each other while they sleep. One horse usually stays standing when the others are asleep on the ground. This horse is more alert than the others (even if dozing) while the others sleep more deeply. This is a good example of how herds operate. When not eating or sleeping horses carry out many other social behaviors termed loafing'. Loafing includes activities such as mutual grooming and playing. Mutual grooming, which is where horses use their incisor teeth to groom each other, is a very important behavior for horses. Areas that they cannot reach themselves can be scratched by the other horse. It is also a way of maintaining bonds among herd members. Horses regularly simply stand together in the shade, nose to tail during hot weather, using their tails to keep flies off each other. In cold, wet weather horses will stand in a sheltered spot together because their large bodies help to keep each other warm. Playing and running around together is another very important behavior for horses of all ages. Why is this important for my domestic horse? Domestic horses have the same instincts and behave in much the same way that their free living cousins, therefore if we ignore these facts about their natural behavior we can cause them to be stressed. Domestic horses do not reason that they do not need to worry about predators. Their instincts tell them that there are predators lurking around every corner and therefore they still feel much safer in a herd than alone. Horses that live alone do not get to benefit from the shared responsibilities of herd life and all the benefits of social behavior. How will I know if my horse is stressed? A horse that is stressed due to a lack of companionship may show behaviors that include running around a lot (usually up and down the fence line that prevents the horse from reaching other horses) and whinnying. They may also lose weight. A horse that has been separated from other horses for a long time may show dull switched off behavior termed learned helplessness'. Can a different type of animal be a substitute for another horse? A horse will bond with another type of animal if that is all that is available. Horses will bond with many other types of animal if another horse is not available. In a stabled situation horses have even been known to bond with a chicken or a cat, but another horse is by far and away the best companion. Different types of animals behave in different ways which does not usually fulfil each of the animal s needs. For example sheep and cows are ruminant animals which means that they eat more quickly than a horse and then spend more time laying down ruminating, whereas horses spend longer grazing and digest their food whilst grazing.

13 Can a human be a substitute for another horse? Horses need other horses. Humans do not make a good enough substitute for another horse. Apart from the fact that a human cannot be with their horse 24/7, they cannot perform the functions that another horse can such as mutual grooming, standing over the horse while he or she sleeps and playing any of the many (very boisterous) games that healthy horses play. It is not acceptable practice to deliberately keep your horse without the company of other horses so that he or she bonds more strongly with you. Ideally a horse should always be able to see and touch another horse. If horses are separated by fences into individual paddocks they can still become stressed and will often suffer from fence injuries in their attempts to interact with other horses. Keeping horses in herds' will give them the companionship they need and also allows you to manage your pasture better because then paddocks can be rested for periods between grazing periods which allows the pasture to re-grow. Horses can be separated into individual yards or stables for the short time that it takes to eat any supplementary feed both for their safety and the safety of handlers. For more information please see:

14 Pony Club Etiquette & Reminders Arena Equipment Please leave Adult Riders equipment in place on a Thursday night so they can start straight away on a Friday morning. There are other arenas to use if you have to ride - if you MUST use the big arena please put things back the way you found them. Please put all equipment away after using it on ALL the arenas. No riding BEFORE Adult riders on the weekend rallies, this works both ways Adult Riders are not to use the grounds before Pony Club. When there is a function of any kind at Pony Club, riders MUST use the top arenas. & PICK UP POO AFTER USING ARENAS PLEASE REMEMBER TO SHUT ALL GATES AFTER USING THEM ESPECIALLY THE ONES THAT KEEP THE AGISTED HORSES IN.

15 What s On in 2018 Kangaroo Ground Pony Club CAMP MON & Tues 8 & 9 JAnuary 2018 Arrive 8:00am Monday, Leave 3pm Tuesday LESSONS: We will have 3 lessons on both days, most likely flat, SJ and XC but it will depend on weather and the interests of our riders. Each rider needs to have a carer present at all times. All adult sleeping over must have a WWC. The carer will be there to support the rider, but also to assist in providing a great experience for all participants. All campers and carers will have a turn at helping with washing up, setting up and packing up. Sleepover will be in your float with your parent or carer. BYO sleeping gear. Horses will be kept in yards overnight. There is only 1 yard per rider. All horse food, water buckets, rugs must be bought for your horse. Don t forget your PJ s, a swag, sleeping bags, and toothbrush and toothpaste. SOME CHANGES OF CLOTHES PLEASE!! Attendance can be for Monday/ Tuesday or both days. Cost is half for single days. PCAV MEMBERS: - $150(Grading card must be shown) OPEN RIDERS WITH OTHER INSURANCE: $ 180 (EV, HRCAV etc and proof of insurance must be provided) OPEN WITH NO INSURED MEMBERSHIP: $200 (Includes $10 per day insurance levy. Day attendance form must be signed attached.) SIBLINGS/PARENTS: $20 PER sibling or parent to cover food for the two days. COST INCLUDES: All instruction, lunches, dinner, breakfast, snacks, drinks & games and activities from 8am Monday to 3pm Tuesday. NOTE: Breakfast not included Monday All fees include (includes $1 Zone levy fee). SCRATCHINGS will receive a full refund until 1 Jan, after which no refund will be available. Questions Ring or text Kelly Wilsmore on or Kylie Parker on See attachment with newsletter for complete registration form

16 NORTH METRO ZONE SHOW JUMPING DAY - INCLUDES STATE QUALIFIER SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER 2017 UPPER YARRA PONY CLUB, YARRA JUNCTION COURSE BUILDER: Bruce Milne NMZ Executive thank Upper Yarra PC for the use of their grounds and equipment Class 1 One Round against the clock. Article No Class 2 Accumulator. Article No Class 3 - Competition over two rounds. Article No , 3.3.2, 4.3 Canteen facilities available Ribbons to 6 th and trophies to class champions Enter online at: (Open to all PCV members) Table 1. All measurements in Metres. EFFORTS Minimum starting Height Max Starting Height Max Finishing Height Max Spread A 9 to B 9 to C 9 to D 8 to E 8 to Speed - metres per minute All competitors in A, B & C grades must tick the box on the online entry if they wish their scores to be included for qualification for the State Show Jumping Championships which will be held in These riders must have, or attain their C Certificate, prior to the 2018 State Dressage & Show Jumping Championships Bridle or saddle cloth numbers must be displayed on both sides of the horse. **All competitors must be current members of Pony Club Victoria** Entry Fee: $30 per class $70 for 3 classes Note: Riders from NMZ who wish to qualify for State SJ Championships must enter all 3 classes CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: 1. Entering this competition constitutes acknowledgement that PCV rules apply and acceptance of these rules 2. Grading cards must be presented to ride. 3. All Riders must wear Approved Crash Helmets in all phases. Spot checks may occur and incorrect helmet will mean elimination. See full standard description on the PCV website. 4. Medical Arm Bands must be worn on the arm when riding at all times. 5. Competitors must present to GEAR CHECK 20 mins prior to each phase. 6. Queries, protests, horse abuse and doping rules as per the PCAV Handbook of By-Laws. 7. All refunds will incur a $10 administration fee. No refunds after closing 8. Entries will be accepted in order they are received. The committee reserve the right to close entries to any grade and or section prior to the closing date upon the allotted number of entries in a section or grade being reached. 9. No Lungeing permitted. 10. The organising committee reserve the right to refuse any entry with or without stating a reason. 11. Horses must be at least 4 years old, no stallions, colts or rigs. 12. Queries, protests, horse abuse as per the PCAV Handbook of By-Laws 13. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: Neither the organising committee of this competition nor the PCAV accepts any responsibility whatsoever for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, ground spectators or any other person or property. Entries Close: Wednesday 29 November or earlier if classes fill Draw will be ed and available on

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18 Adult Riders & RDA Adult Riders If you are thinking about joining adult riders pop down to one of their rallies or call Russell Farrell on the number listed below. The Adult Riders meet for two weekend rallies per month so please do not use the grounds at the following times: 1 st Sunday and the 3 rd Saturday of each month between 9am and 12 noon For Friday rallies contact Nic Baschera for more information. St Andrews Accessible Riding (RDA) The St Andrews Accessible Riding (RDA) is now happening on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well as the Monday afternoons. They are always seeking new horses and volunteers to help out. If you are willing to help or bring your horse please contact Maggie urgently on: to: rdastandrews@gmail.com The times might be extended to facilitate all of our new members. Contact Russell Farrell on or kayecruse@optusnet.com.au by Wed prior. New members always welcome (new membership year begins on 1 st November 2016) - See Kerry Uden at PC rallies). All ages from 16 years and all standards catered for. Pony Club parents and Pony Club Members 16 years and over receive a discount on membership. The monthly newsletter is available on our website and posted on our new board in the clubrooms. FIND US ON FACEBOOK

19 PCAV NEWS My PonyClub... Now Live to Members! Pony Club Australia in conjunction with member States have launched My PonyClub...an online portal for Pony Club members. My Pony Club consolidates all the important functions that members need to access. Members can: Renew membership online Register your horses Update personal details View events you are able to attend Enter events online (events module to come soon!) How to gain access to your Member Profile (if you are a current member). 1. Go to the Member Login Page [MEMBER LOGIN PAGE] 2. If you are a current member and are logging in for the first time... leave the Pony Club ID and password fields blank and Click on LOGIN o if you are a new member you can sign up online if the Club you are wanting to be a member of is set up for online membership! 3. Fill in the details in the box that says "Get your new Pony Club ID". o o The system needs to be able to match certain data in your membership profile, if data is incorrect or missing the system will tell you to call the help desk, you can also contact your Club, Pony Club Victoria State Office or SMA help desk on Pony Club Victoria State Office or your Club will update your details then you can go back and verify yourself and gain access to the system.

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